Historic Schaefferstown’s Cherry Fair Returns June 27, 2026 – A Summer Tradition for the Whole Family

Welcome summer at one of Lebanon County’s favorite traditions! The Annual Cherry Fair and Early American Craft Show returns to the Alexander Schaeffer Farm on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 10 AM to 4 PM.

Hosted by Historic Schaefferstown, Inc., this family-friendly celebration brings history to life with hands-on experiences, local artisans, farm fun, and of course, plenty of cherries!

Admission & Parking: $5.00 per car with a single occupant; $10.00 per car with two or more people. Children 12 and under and HSI members are free. Well-behaved, leashed pets are welcome to join the festivities. Rain or shine, the fair goes on!

Visitors can enjoy:

• A vibrant farmer’s market and a wide variety of vendors
• Traditional folk art artisans, demonstrators, and presenters
• Interactive farm animals and colonial demonstrations
• Tractor rides, wagon rides, and hit-and-miss engine displays
• Tours of the 18th-century Schaeffer House and the Heirloom four-square garden
• A wide variety of food trucks and desserts, featuring Pennsylvania Dutch favorites
• Live music by the Rehrersburg Band, with a special visit anticipated from the Ephrata Cloisters Choir

Guests can also shop handcrafted wares, play old-fashioned games, and let kids enjoy the outdoors while connecting with Pennsylvania’s rich cultural roots.

Celebrate summer, heritage, and community at the 2026 Cherry Fair, where history is more than something you read about; it’s something you experience.

For more details, visit www.hsimuseum.org or contact 717-949-2244 or info@hsimuseum.org.