2018 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Bringing together the communities of Eastern Lancaster County

MARCH  |  APRIL  |  JUNE  |  JULY  |  AUGUST  |  SEPTEMBER  |  OCTOBER  |  DECEMBER

March

MARCH 3

ELANCO Library Dinner & Auction

Yoder’s Restaurant & Banquet Center
5:00 pm Dinner / 6:15 pm Auction
Dinner reservations required. Auction admission is free and open to the public.
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MARCH 27 – 28

CrossNet Ministries’ Annual Banquet

Shady Maple Banquet Center
6:00 pm Dinner / 8:00 am Breakfast
Evening dinner program on 3/27. Morning breakfast program on 3/28.
Special guest Kirk Cameron!
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April

APRIL 13 – 22

Annie, the Musical

Garden Spot High School
Dates and times vary. See link below for details.
Garden Spot Performing Arts is celebrating 50 years of bringing quality entertainment to the ELANCO community!
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APRIL 14

Garden Spot Village Marathon/Half Marathon

Garden Spot Village
8:00 am
Taking place in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, the Garden Spot Village Marathon offers runners an opportunity to run through the beautiful Amish farmlands of Pennsylvania.
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June

JUNE 2

Pedal to Preserve

Garden Spot Village
7:00 am On-site registration begins
Lancaster Farmland Trust’s annual biking fundraiser. With 6, 20 and 51 mile routes, participants enjoy a beautiful bike ride through rural Lancaster County.
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JUNE 2

New Holland Early Learning Center International Meal

New Holland Early Learning Center (18 Western Ave, New Holland)
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Come taste the good from 5 Continents! All proceeds benefit the New Holland Early Learning Center! Adults $15, Children age 7-10 $10, Children age 4-6 $5, age 3 and under free.
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JUNE 8 – 9

Lighthouse Vocational Services Annual Benefit Auction

Lighthouse Vocational Services (144 Orlan Road, New Holland)
Friday 4:00 – 9:00 pm / Saturday 6:00 am – 3:00 pm
Annual benefit auction to help raise awareness and funds for those with disabilities.
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JUNE 30 – SEPTEMBER 3

New Holland Summer Art Association’s Entertainment in the Park

New Holland Community Park
Dates and times vary. See link below for details.
Begins with the Arts and Crafts Show on June 30, and ends on September 3 with the Fiddlers Picnic, with a variety of music every week in between.
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July

JULY 4

Chicken BBQ & Family Fun Fest

New Holland Community Park, Jackson Street, New Holland
10:30 am – 2:00 pm (Chicken BBQ from 10:30 a.m. until sold out)

Chicken Halves - $5 Advance purchase price / $6 Day of event price
Advance sale tickets are available for purchase at the ELANCO Library.

Family Fun Events from 10:30 am – 2:00 pm
Balloon animals, crafts, games, and more!

Five (5) Family Fun tickets are included with each half chicken; additional tickets may also be purchased by donation.
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JULY 4

Independence Day Fireworks

New Holland Community Park
The New Holland Band will be performing as part of the New Holland Summer Art Association’s Entertainment in the Park program. The fireworks will go off following the concert.
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JULY 8

New Holland Antique Car Show

New Holland Community Park
This year will feature a 1918 American LaFrance fire truck owned by Garden Spot Fire Rescue.
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JULY 19 – 22

Terre Hill Days

Terre Hill Community Memorial Park
Join us for food, games, arts & crafts fair, talent show and more!
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August

AUGUST 24 – 25

New Holland Summer Fest

New Holland Community Park
11:00 am Park opens to public
Home of the Pennsylvania State Championship BBQ Cook-Off.
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September

SEPTEMBER 14

Rotary Rocks Community Benefit Concert

Funck’s Restaurant, Leola
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Rotary Club of New Holland welcomes you to an evening of live music and fun to benefit those in need in the New Holland area. Two live bands, silent auction, drink specials and more!
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SEPTEMBER 15

CrossNet Ministries’ Garden Gala

Garden Spot Village
6:30 pm
Join us for an evening of delicious food and sparkling ambiance under the stars.
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October

OCTOBER 3 – 6

New Holland Farmers Fair

New Holland
Times vary. See link below for details.
A celebration of farm and community, including a midway filled with food, games, and rides, along with exhibits, livestock shows, parades, contests, and kids’ events.
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December

DECEMBER 1

Christmas on Main

New Holland
8:00 am – 7:15 pm
An old-fashioned community event that celebrates the joy and spirit of the Christmas season. Come out and enjoy a wide variety of activities, food vendors, music, prizes, and much more!
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DECEMBER 7 – 9

Christmas in the Park

Terre Hill Community Memorial Park
Christmas lights will fill the Terre Hill Park, along with food, activities, entertainment, music and more!
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