The 21st annual York County Pawpaw Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 20th, at the Horn Farm Center. All proceeds support regenerative farming and ecological education. Pawpaws, the largest edible fruit native to North America, are a delicious treat that grows wild in abundance across south central Pennsylvania.

 

The Pawpaw Festival is part of Horn Farm Center’s new Wild & Uncommon Weekend, a four-day celebration of regional flavors, crafts and connection to the landscape taking place at more than a dozen destinations.

 

Participants can enjoy fresh pawpaw fruit and trees for sale; pawpaw-themed products and merchandise; food trucks; plant nurseries; and local craft vendors; environmental nonprofits and educational booths; free tours of the pawpaw orchard; and free walking tours of the center’s demonstration projects.

 

The Wild & Uncommon Weekend also offers additional tastings, tours and entertaining learning experiences across the lower Susquehanna region.

 

Tickets to the festival are $7 and go on sale Jun. 15 online, kids 12 and under get in free. Volunteers are needed. Location: 4945 Horn Rd., York. For more information, call Alexis Campbell at 717-757-6441 or email Education@HornFarmCenter.org or visit HornFarmCenter.org/pawpawfest.

 .