Horn Farm Center for Agricultural Education

Grand Opening

The Wait Is Over!

Be among the first to see the restored farmhouse and community learning center at the Horn Farm!

Grand Opening Events

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Friday, April 24th | 9AM

Celebrate the *official* opening of the farmhouse with our team! This commemorative event will include:

  • A ribbon cutting hosted by the York County Economic Alliance.
  • Speeches from York County Commissioners, HFC Board President Lauren Washburn, and HFC Executive Director Alexis Campbell.
  • Photos and open house with light refreshments.
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Local Media: click here for a press release, photos, and promotional graphics.

Welcome Back Weekend

Saturday, May 2nd & Sunday, May 3rd | 9AM – 3PM

Explore the new learning space while connecting with community members and enjoying free demonstrations and refreshments!

Saturday, May 2nd: Plant Sale & Open House

The first day of Welcome Back Weekend overlaps with the Horn Farm’s 14th annual Plant Sale.

  • 9AM-3PM I PLANT SALE: Stop by, grab your spring garden plants, and shop from local vendors.
  • 11AM-2PM I MUSIC: enjoy 70’s rock favorites like The Beatles, Eric Clapton, Cat Stevens and more with musician, Tim Warmen.
  • 9AM-3PM I OPEN HOUSE: walk through the farmhouse, meet our team, and enjoy light refreshments.

Sunday, May 3: Special Programs & Open House

Tour the farmhouse and stick around for free programs in the new classroom:

  • 10AM | CRAFT DEMO: learn about basketry willow and the basics of willow crafting.
  • 12PM | DISCUSSION: join the inaugural meeting of the Horn Farm Book Club for a discussion of Robin Wall Kimmerer’s Gathering Moss. No pre-registration required.
  • 2PM | KITCHEN DEMO: learn the fundamentals of fermentation with a step-by-step saurkraut preparation.

Sunday’s open house also overlaps with paid outdoor programs. Join a class and check out the farmhouse while you’re here. Online pre-registration is required for these programs. Spaces may fill!

Celebrating A Milestone

In October 2021, lightning struck the Horn Farm’s 19th-century farmhouse and class space, igniting a destructive fire.

After five years of recovery, thoughtful design, and a historic reconstruction, we’re pleased to open the doors of this new community learning space.

Learn More about the Farmhouse Rebuild

This project was made possible thanks to the combined efforts of individual donors, in-kind supporters, local businesses and organizations, and the County of York.