Get prepared for a weekend of fun.
Whether your definition of fun is looking at cool, shiny gems, or singing along to your favorite Grateful Dead songs, there's something for everyone in Lancaster County this weekend.
Events include a festival dedicated to John Deere, an outdoor art show, a fossil and mineral show, Deadfest, a dance outing, a huge community yard sale and a low-key cabaret.
Here are seven events to check out in Lancaster County this weekend.
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John Deere Days
Enjoy two days filled with John Deere tractors, historical talks, garden tractor pulls and parades with the Rough & Tumble Engineers Historical Association's annual John Deere Days celebration. Activities include tractor driving courses, a children's pedal pull, raffles, a silent auction and more.
More information: Friday and Saturday starting at 8 a.m.; the last events of the day start at 5:15 p.m. Friday and 3:30 p.m. Saturday | Rough and Tumble Engineers Historical Association, 4997 Lincoln Highway, Kinzers | Cost: $5 for general admission, $3 for children ages 12-18, free for children ages 0-11 and Rough & Tumble members | More info
Terre Hill Yard Sales
Community members in Terre Hill will gather at Terre Hill Park for a town-wide yard sale. Whether you're looking to score a good deal, or you'd like to sell some items in your house accruing dust, there's plenty to check out at the yard sales. Get some breakfast, too, with options including sandwiches, a casserole, baked goods, coffee and more.
Those interested in selling items can show up at the park as early as 6 a.m. There is no registration or reservations. Spaces cost $5.
More information: Friday and Saturday from 7 a.m. to noon; breakfast runs until 10 a.m. or until sold out | Terre Hill Park, 210 Lancaster Ave., Terre Hill | Cost: Free to attend, $5 to vend | More info
Lititz Outdoor Fine Art Show
The Lititz Art Association will host its annual Lititz Outdoor Fine Art Show in Lititz Springs Park this Saturday, with the event featuring juried artists selling ceramics, wood carvings, paintings, watercolor works, drawings and more. The event will happen rain or shine.
More information: Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Lititz Springs Park, 24 N. Broad St., Lititz | Cost: Free admission | More info
Fossil and Mineral Show
The Lancaster County Fossil and Mineral Club will host its Christmas in July Extravaganza event at the Farm and Home Center this weekend. The event will feature fossils, gems, minerals, crystals, jewelry, some oddity products, learning opportunities and more.
More information: Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster | Cost: $4 for general admission, $3 for seniors (63+), $1 for students in grades K-12, free for children ages 0-4; cash only | More info
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Deadfest
Celebrate your love of the Grateful Dead with Deadfest at Phantom Power. Bands like Jawn of the Dead and Deadgrass will perform in the beer garden, and there will also be a vendor market, the Shakedown Street Market.
(The Shakedown Street Market is a tradition where vendors will sell wares in the parking lot of jam band concerts.)
More information: Saturday from 4-11:45 p.m. | Phantom Power, 121 W. Frederick St., Millersville | Cost: $20 in advance, $25 the day of, free for children ages 0-11. Parking costs $5 | Concertgoers must be 21 years old or older, unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian | More info
'Magic and Mayhem'
The Lancaster Improv Players will host an event that organizers call a "casual cabaret." It'll feature performances from band High Value Antics, as well as mentalism magic show interludes from Philadelphia-based performer Lindsey Noel.
More information: Saturday from 7-9 p.m. | Lancaster Improv Players, 16 S. Prince St., Lancaster | Cost: $12 in advance, $15 the day of | More info
'Bachata & Brunch'
Embodyment Wellness Studio will host a "Bachata & Brunch" event on The Imperial Terrace Sunday. There will be dance lessons, followed by a set by DJ Rumspringa that will keep you on your feet.
More information: Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. | The Imperial, 26 E. Chestnut St., Lancaster | Cost: $10 in advance, $15 at the door | More info
