Good morning, Lancaster County. It's a pleasant Monday out there - low 60s, mostly clear skies, and a great excuse to get outside before the week gets away from you. Here's what's happening in your corner of Pennsylvania today and beyond.

In today's Lancaster Local:

The World's Only Rhubarb Race Car Derby Is Almost Here

Kitchen Kettle Village in Intercourse has been running its Rhubarb Festival for more than 40 years, and this year's edition - May 15 and 16 - might be the most joyfully zany event in Lancaster County's packed spring calendar.

The festival's signature draw is exactly what it sounds like: tiny race cars powered by rhubarb, rolling down a track in a competition that exists nowhere else on earth. Beyond the derby, the weekend includes a Rhubarb Parade, live music, rhubarb pies, dips, and a baking contest with proceeds going to Lancaster Farmland Trust. Mark your calendars - this one is a county original.

EVENTS

Your week in Lancaster, from Monday through Friday.

🧘 Mindful Monday (Yoga & Meditation) - Binns Park, Lancaster City | 23 W. King St., Lancaster, PA. Tonight, Monday, May 11 | 5:30–7:30 PM | FREE. Start your week the right way - this free outdoor yoga and meditation session in the heart of Lancaster City is open to all levels, no mat required (though bring one if you've got it). A calm, grounding way to ease into the week. More info →

🏋️ Free HIIT Bootcamp with LA Fitness - Ewell Plaza, Lancaster City | 100 N. Queen St., Lancaster, PA. Tuesday, May 12 | 6:00–7:00 PM | FREE. A free, high-intensity outdoor workout led by LA Fitness trainers right in the middle of the city - no membership, no cost, no excuses. Show up ready to move. More info →

💃 Latin Dance Night at West Art - West Art | Lancaster City. Tuesday, May 12 | 7:00–10:00 PM | $10. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or a total beginner, Latin Dance Night at West Art is a warm, high-energy evening with great music and even better company. Ten dollars gets you on the floor. Get tickets →

⚾ Lancaster Stormers vs. High Point Rockers - Penn Medicine Park | 650 N. Prince St., Lancaster, PA. Wednesday, May 13 | 6:45 PM. The Stormers are home midweek, taking on the High Point Rockers under the lights at Penn Medicine Park. It's a great excuse to grab a seat, a hot dog, and a couple hours away from the inbox. More info →

🎵 Gary Allan in Concert - American Music Theatre | 2425 Lincoln Hwy. E., Lancaster, PA. Thursday, May 14 | 7:30 PM. Country music veteran Gary Allan brings his signature blend of gritty vocals and heartfelt songwriting to AMT's stage Thursday night. If you're a fan, this is a rare chance to see him up close in one of Lancaster's best live music venues. Get tickets →

🌿 Rhubarb Festival at Kitchen Kettle Village - Kitchen Kettle Village | 3529 Old Philadelphia Pike, Intercourse, PA. May 15–16 | All Day | Free admission. Forty-plus years of Lancaster County's quirkiest spring tradition - rhubarb race cars, a baking contest supporting Lancaster Farmland Trust, live music, and enough rhubarb-based food to make you a believer. Plan for both days if you can. More info →

🎾 Lancaster's Backyard Cornhole League - Binns Park, Lancaster City | 23 W. King St., Lancaster, PA. Wednesday, May 13 | 6:30–9:30 PM | $10 per team. Grab a partner and sign up for an evening of competitive cornhole in Binns Park. It's casual, it's outdoors, and it's ten dollars - which makes it one of the better deals of the week. More info →

Weather For Monday, May 11 - A comfortable start to the week with temperatures in the low 60s and just a 10% chance of rain. Basically a free pass to get outside - take it.

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