Free food, live music, and a few easy wins for the weekend ahead. From bacon mac & cheese in New Holland to blues, funk, and power pop hitting local stages Friday night, here’s what’s worth putting on your radar around Lancaster County.
Free Bacon Mac & Cheese and Wing Samples in New Holland This Saturday
If free food is your love language, make a stop in New Holland this Saturday morning for Sample Saturday at Meadow Creek Barbecue Supply. From 9 AM to 12 PM on Saturday, February 7, the shop is offering free samples of bacon mac & cheese and wings, fresh off their Meadow Creek chicken cooker grills and Big Green Egg.
Beyond the food, attendees can expect recipe handouts, expert grilling tips, and plenty of time to chat barbecue with fellow food lovers. The event is family-friendly, completely free, and requires no RSVP - just show up hungry.
Location: Meadow Creek Barbecue Supply, 140 W. Main St., New Holland
Saturday, Feb. 7 | 9 AM–12 PM
🎟 Free and open to the public
This is an easy, low-key Saturday stop - especially if you like your weekend plans served with wings.
See more here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1201943258812433
Why Everyone’s Talking About Halo’s Eatery Right Now
If you’ve spent any time around Lancaster’s food scene lately, chances are you’ve heard someone rave about Halo's Eatery - and for good reason. Known for bold flavors, creative mashups, and a menu that keeps locals coming back, Halo’s has built a reputation as a place that doesn’t play it safe… and doesn’t need to.
This week, Halo’s is proving exactly why it has such a loyal following by bringing back a fan-favorite special by popular demand: the Halo’s Cheesesteak.
After selling out and lighting up social feeds last weekend, the team decided to run it all week long, giving anyone who missed out a second chance.
The sandwich hits all the right notes: shaved sirloin steak, Halo’s signature empanada beef, melted Cooper American cheese, and house-made marinara, all piled onto a large Eddie roll and served with Zerbe’s kettle chips on the side.
It’s indulgent, comforting, and unmistakably Halo’s - familiar flavors done their own way.
What sets Halo’s apart isn’t just the food, though.
It’s the consistency, the creativity, and the sense that everything coming out of the kitchen is something the team genuinely believes in.
Whether it’s a returning favorite or something entirely new, Halo’s has a knack for turning specials into must-try moments.
If you’ve been meaning to check them out - or need a reason to go back - this is it. Just don’t wait too long. Around here, the good stuff tends to disappear fast.
Go follow them and grab a cheesesteak!
Smokehouse 4 Brings Blues, Funk, and New Orleans Soul to Marietta Friday Night
Live music fans can catch Smokehouse 4 at McCleary's Public House in Marietta this Friday, February 6, starting at 9 PM.
Smokehouse 4 serves up a gritty, groove-heavy mix of roots rock, blues, and funk, infused with a strong dose of New Orleans soul. Known for raw energy, improvisation, and tight musicianship, the band draws from traditional NOLA blues and neo–New Orleans southern-fried funk to deliver dynamic live shows that lean as much into feel as they do finesse.
Expect powerhouse jams, jazzy-soulful instrumentals, and blues without boundaries - all driven by the band’s standout chemistry and stripped-down signature sound.
It’s the kind of performance that turns a pub into a room full of head-nods, foot-taps, and “just one more song” moments.
If you’re looking for a Friday night with funky grooves, blues grit, and serious live-music energy, this is an easy win - especially in one of Lancaster County’s most beloved pub settings.
Location: McCleary’s Public House, Marietta
Friday, Feb. 6 | Music starts at 9 PM
Power Pop Classics with The Nines at Marion Court Room Friday
Image from The Nine’s Facebook Page
If you love music you can sing along to from the very first note, The Nines Band are bringing their pure power pop sound to the Marion Court Room in downtown Lancaster this Friday, February 6, from 5:30–9 PM.
The Nines are a Central PA favorite known for high-energy covers spanning the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s - the kind of songs where everyone in the room knows every word. Their sets are built for easy listening that slowly turns into a full-on night out, making them a great match for dinner, drinks, and lingering a little longer than planned.
The Marion Court Room’s intimate setting makes this an especially good stop for after-work drinks, a casual date night, or kicking off your Friday evening downtown with live music that’s fun, familiar, and never too loud to enjoy conversation.
Location: Marion Court Room, 7 E. Marion St., Lancaster
Friday, Feb. 6 | 5:30–9 PM
🎶 Live power pop from the ’70s–’90s
🎟 Free and open to the public
If your ideal Friday includes good food, a drink in hand, and songs you already love - this one checks all the boxes.
That’s todays updates,
Andrew From Lancaster Local