Happy Tuesday Loopers!
WELCOME to the first edition of the Lancaster Loop!
You’ll never miss another event in Lancaster with our free delivery of everything food, music, events, and community. Today you’ll find 5 events you won’t want to miss and as we grow we’ll add more and more til we capture it all.
In today’s Loop…
A bit of Lancaster history
Turkeys in Lancaster - 6 spots to buy your fresh & local bird
Events you don’t want to miss
Let’s get in the loop…
— Ed
Lancaster Triva - True or False:
Lancaster was briefly the nation’s capital for a single day?
True: The Continental Congress fled west during the Revolutionary War in September 1777 as the British captured Philadelphia. Back 248 years ago, heading about 70 miles to Lancaster took 1-2 days. Moving at roughly the pace of 3-5 mph over muddy, uneven and poorly maintained roads.
They met up at the Lancaster County Courthouse for a single day before then crossing the Susquehanna over to the even safer respite of York where they stayed for almost a year.
Around a year later back in Philly, they signed the Constitution although probably not over a cheesesteak which didn’t begin making taste bud waves until 1930-ish.
Track Down Your Perfect Turkey
Finding a flavorful centerpiece for your family-centered feast is made wildly easier as we live in one of the meccas for tasty birds. Ready to source a local & fresh turkey? Take a look at the sampling we pulled together below.
We rounded up 6 of Lanc’s finest turkey farms. Cheers to ordering early many farms are known to sell out!
Fun Fact: Lancaster is also home to the oldest turkey farm in the US which began back in 1858 in Ronks (Esbenshades)
Have a favorite off-the-radar spot? We’d love to hear - reply and let us know. Maybe it’ll make next year’s picks.
🦃 Weaver’s Turkey Farm <- click for website
📍: 154 W Farmersville Rd, Leola, PA 17540
Family-owned since 1960, this farm raises natural, antibiotic-free turkeys fed a vegetarian diet, processed on-site and sold fresh during the holiday season.
🦃 Nature Ridge Farm <- click for website
📍: 416 Strasburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17602
Pasture-raised, non-GMO turkeys roaming fresh fields at a regenerative Lancaster-County family farm committed to ethical, flavorful holiday birds.
🦃 Livengood Family Farm <- click for website
📍: 1648 Morningside Dr, Lancaster, PA 17602
Pasture-raised, organic practices, with a strong commitment to animal welfare and farm sustainability.
🦃 Lindenhof Farm <- click for website
📍: 2170 Kirkwood Pike, Kirkwood, PA 17536
An 85-acre pasture-based farm producing all-natural, pasture-raised poultry and meats.
🦃 Sensenig Turkey Farm - no website (717) 625-0193
📍: 843 Furnance Hills Pike, Lititz, PA 17543
Family-run Lancaster County farm raising “Valley Belle” turkeys from hatch to harvest, fed on homegrown grains and processed right on-site for farm-fresh quality.
🦃 Esbenshade Turkey Farm <- click for website
📍: 109 Esbenshade Road Ronks, PA17572
Established in 1858, this seventh-generation farm claims the title of America’s oldest turkey farm. They’re known for fresh, all-natural, and cage-free turkeys.
Lancaster’s Top 5 Things-To-Do This Week
The American Music Theatre is turning into the St. Nicholas Hotel for the holidays complete with singing bellhops, festive guests, and a surprise visit from The Man himself. Deck the Halls! isn’t just a show…it’s Lancaster’s way of kicking off the season that hits you right in the feels. watch it here
Decades is throwing a holiday market the only way they know how, with retro arcade vibes, local makers, and a craft drink in hand. The Loot Drop Holiday Market (Nov 22, 12–4 pm) turns the Stahr Armory into a mash-up of vintage finds, handmade goods, and 80s & 90s vibes. Think local shopping that actually feels fun…grab a beer, play a few games, and support Lancaster’s creatives all in one place. play & buy here
Catch the holiday magic at Strasburg Rail Roadhop on a vintage steam engine, cruise through Amish Country with the jingle of sleigh bells, meet Santa (and maybe Mrs. Claus), and create a memory that feels straight out of a Christmas storybook. ride the rails here
The Lemonheads are rolling through Lititz on November 18 for their ‘Love Chant’ World Tour and they’re bringing that 90s alt-rock energy back to life at Mickey’s Black Box. Expect a mix of nostalgic hits and fresh tracks from their new album, all in one of Lancaster County’s coolest live-music venues.
Sunday mornings stretch different at West Art. Their community yoga class (9:30–10:30 a.m.) blends movement, mindfulness, and good local energy. No pressure, no perfection…just community showing up to breathe and reset. It’s pay-what-you-can, which feels right for a space that calls itself Lancaster’s Living Room. Grab your mat, find your balance, and finish with a drink at their Coffee Bar afterwards. move your body here
Thanks for giving us a read!
Have an amazing week and I’ll see you back next Tuesday the 25th for our second issue covering everything Lancaster!
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In gratitude & in the loop,