Explore the Susquehanna Riverlands
From outdoor adventures to uniquely local treats, Horn Farm Center’s 2nd annual Wild & Uncommon Weekend is 4-day happening full of fun for the whole family!
We invite you to experience the local flavors, creativity, and beautiful landscapes of the Lower Susquehanna region from September 18-21, 2025. Explore special tours, artisan markets, classes, nature walks, and of course, the beloved Pawpaw Festival at Horn Farm Center.
Here’s a quick preview of the Weekend…
- Thursday: Meet the Makers Market with The Gardener of the Owl Valley
- Friday: Pawpaw Tour & Tasting at the Horn Farm Center
- Saturday:
- It’s All About Trees at Kreutz Creek Library
- “In Search of the Old Ones” Author Talk at Kreutz Creek Library
- Weird Fish & Fishing Weirs Youth Program at Susquehanna National Heritage Area’s Columbia Crossing River Center
- Pawpaw Baked Goods at White Clover Farm
- Party by the River with the Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association’s Dam Bridge Challenge
- Sunday: Pawpaw Cooking Class with Locally Seasoned
- All Weekend Long:
- Nature Walks with Lancaster Conservancy
- Uncommon Calm Massage Packages at Firefly Hollow Holistic Wellness
- A Farmer Feast at Flinchbaugh’s Orchard & Farm Market
- More Local Food at Leg Up Farmers Market
- Pawpaw Cocktails & Locally-Made Wine at Lavender Acres Winery
Check out our Weekend Calendar of Events, featuring fun, learning, and adventure at locations around the Lower Susquehanna Riverlands. More details coming soon!
Learn More About the Weekend Events
Pawpaw Festival Tickets: Now on Sale!
The 21st annual York County Pawpaw Festival at the Horn Farm Center will soon be ripening again! On Saturday, September 20th, 2025, join us for the signature event of the Horn Farm’s Wild & Uncommon Weekend.
This year, we’ve got a few options to help you sweeten your experience at the Pawpaw Festival:
GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS – $7.00
- Includes shuttle service to the festival beginning at 10AM
- Option to add a PARKING PASS to skip the shuttle.
- Children Ages 12 & Under Attend for Free!
PREMIUM EARLY ENTRY TICKET – $35.00
- Includes on-site, front-row parking at the Horn Farm
- Exclusive access to vendors, tastings, and pawpaw fruit sales before the crowds
- AND, if this year’s harvest allows, access to unlimited pawpaw purchases during the first hour of the festival.
Tickets are now on sale! Spaces are limited for Premium Early Entry, so we recommend getting yours early!
Get Your Pawpaw Festival Tickets Now!
Celebrating Summer Solstice with Community & Heat!
We welcomed the season in style with a vibrant celebration of local makers, community, and connection. Accompanied by the blazing summer sun, the farm was alive with music, handcrafted goods, delicious food, and good cheer as visitors explored our vendor marketplace, took in the beauty of the land, and celebrated the longest – and warmest – day of the year together.
What is Biochar?
Earlier this month, students and staff witnessed soil-building in action through a hands-on workshop on creating biochar!
An incredible resource for gardeners, farmers, and land stewards, biochar is made through burning woody biomass (lots and lots of sticks) in a low-oxygen environment. The result is a form of stable carbon that supports healthy soil in so many ways, from improving water and nutrient availability to keeping climate change-fueling CO2 out of the atmosphere.
Biochar is a burning example of how simple, local, and natural materials can serve as incredible resources for restoring landscapes while nourishing abundant food. Our Gardening & Growing Classes follow that thread–showing you how to build healthy soil and plants in resourceful, ecological ways!