Good morning, Lancaster County. Rain is rolling in today - highs near 84° with a 75% chance of showers - but the skies clear out just in time for what might be the most event-packed weekend of the summer so far.
We've got Elvis, a Rolling Stones tribute, a three-day celebration of Lititz, a German Sommerfest, strawberry festivals, and more waiting for you inside.
In today's Lancaster Local:
UPMC Orthopaedic Care is offering free youth sports physicals in Lititz - with a second date still available this summer
A three-day weekend in Lititz celebrates America's 250th, the town's 270th, and several other milestones all at once
Elvis hits Strasburg and the Rolling Stones hit Lititz on Saturday night - tribute royalty, both
From golden-hour walks and rooftop yoga to strawberry festivals and Ladies Night baseball, the weekend has something for everyone
Community News
Free Sports Physicals for Student-Athletes - And There's Still Time to Get One
UPMC Orthopaedic Care held a free youth sports physical clinic at its Lititz location earlier this month, helping local student-athletes clear the first hurdle before the 2026–2027 school year. The good news: a second free clinic is scheduled for Monday, July 27, from 4:00–6:00 PM at 1555 Highlands Drive, Suite 190, in Lititz. Physicals are offered at no cost to youth participating in school athletics. Parents should call 717-291-8345 to register ahead of that date - spots go quickly. More info →
EVENTS
A weekend that runs Thursday through Sunday - here's everything worth putting on the calendar.
🏛️ Celebrate Lititz Weekend - Lititz Historical Foundation - 145 E. Main St., Lititz, PA. Friday–Sunday, June 12–14. This three-day milestone event marks America's 250th, Lititz's 270th, the Lititz Historical Foundation's 65th anniversary, and the Mary Oehme Gardens' 30th - all in one weekend. Friday's Founder's Day (5:30 PM) kicks things off with a flag ceremony, speakers, live music, refreshments, and birthday cake. Saturday's History Festival (11 AM–5 PM) brings reenactors, guided tours, artisan demonstrators, food, and family-friendly programming throughout the day. Sunday closes out with a Moravian Singstunde at Lititz Moravian Church, 8 Church Square (3:00–5:00 PM). More info →
🍺 German Sommerfest at Lancaster Liederkranz - 722 S. Chiques Road, Manheim, PA 17545. Friday, June 12 (5:30–11:00 PM) and Saturday, June 13 (12:30–11:00 PM). Two full days of German music, singing, dancing, food, and drink at one of Lancaster County's most beloved cultural clubs - and this one is open to the public. The Liederkranz has been the heartbeat of local German heritage for generations; this is the weekend it throws open the doors. Head to Eventbrite for current ticketing details. Get tickets →
🕺 Jesse Garron's Tribute to Elvis - Sounds of Strasburg - Strasburg Community Park - 151 Precision Ave., Strasburg, PA 17579. Saturday, June 13 at 6:30 PM. Award-winning, nationally touring Elvis tribute artist Jesse Garron brings a full Vegas-style show to Strasburg, backed by the Essential Elvis Tribute Band and choreographed backup singers - all free of charge. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs, and grab dinner from on-site vendors Robino's 717 and Cupcakes by Casey. It's an outdoor Saturday night done exactly right. More info →
🎸 Satisfaction - The International Rolling Stones Tribute - Mickey's Black Box - 101 Rock Lititz Blvd., Lititz, PA 17543. Saturday, June 13; doors 6:00 PM, show 7:00 PM. One of the longest-running Rolling Stones tribute acts in the world takes the stage at Mickey's with reserved seating and multiple ticket tiers. If your Saturday night needs a little "Sympathy for the Devil" and some serious showmanship, this is the room to be in. Get tickets →
❤️ Hand Up Partners Fundraiser Extravaganza - Tellus360 - 24 E. King St., Lancaster, PA. Sunday, June 14; doors 12:00 PM, event 1:00–6:00 PM. A five-hour benefit concert for Hand Up Partners, the local 501(c)(3) working to address homelessness in Lancaster County. The lineup features DJ Buff Master, Vinegar Creek Constituency, The Nancy Regans, and Corty Byron - and the cause is one of the most important in the city. Tickets are $25 advance / $30 at the door, with donation ticket options available online. Get tickets →
🚶♀️ Radiant Rebel Social Club - Summer Walk Series - Warwick-Ephrata Rail Trail, Oak Street entrance, Lititz, PA. Thursday, June 11, 6:30–8:00 PM. A free monthly golden-hour walk for women, built around connection, movement, and fresh air. Come solo or bring a friend - no agenda, no registration, just a good trail and good company at the best light of the day. More info →
🍓 2nd Friday Downtown Elizabethtown - Strawberry Jam - Downtown Elizabethtown, PA. Friday, June 12, 4:00–8:00 PM. Etown's monthly downtown block party goes berry-themed: DJ Jimmy Jam on the Square, a strawberry-song scavenger hunt through local shops, free ice cream, a kids' sticker hunt, and a full evening of local shopping. Free admission. More info →
🧘 Yoga on the Roof at Tellus360 - 24 E. King St., Lancaster, PA. Saturday, June 13, 10:00–11:00 AM. West End Yoga leads a vinyasa class on Tellus360's rooftop Saturday morning. Bring a mat, towel, water, and sunscreen. Walk-ups are welcome - $15 pre-register, $20 at the door. Note: 21+ event. More info →
⚾ Ladies Night at the Lancaster Stormers - Penn Medicine Park - 650 N. Prince St., Lancaster, PA. Saturday, June 13; gates 5:45 PM, first pitch 6:45 PM. More than 20 women-owned businesses line the concourse with mini services, items for sale, and business promotions - plus drink specials and an evening of Stormers baseball. More info →
Weather For Wednesday, June 10 - Today's soggy - expect rain and highs near 84°, so keep an umbrella handy. The good news is the forecast dries out quickly: Thursday climbs to the low 90s with mostly clear skies, and Saturday is looking perfect at 86° with zero chance of rain. Couldn't ask for a better weekend to be outside.
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