Discover Unique Shopping at Kitchen Kettle Village
If your idea of a great vacation includes time enjoying a little retail therapy, then you'll want to check out Kitchen Kettle Village during your next Lancaster County getaway. This charming outdoor shopping destination is located in the heart of Amish Country and features 40+ distinctive shops and restaurants you won't find anywhere else. Located just 4 miles from After Eight Bed and Breakfast, Kitchen Kettle Village is the perfect place to find tasty treats, unique gifts and plenty of Lancaster hospitality.
Kitchen Kettle Village in Intercourse, Pennsylvania, traces its history back to the mid-1950s, when Bob and Pat Burnley started making jams and jellies in their garage. As the popularity of their homemade products grew, so did their business with the addition of pickles, relishes and salsas to their product line. Over time, they opened one store and then another, until a small village was born. Today, Kitchen Kettle Village is a thriving shopping and tourist destination, and the majority of its stores and restaurants are still operated by members of the Burley family.
Start your trip to the Kitchen Kettle Village with a stop at the Jam and Relish Kitchen to get a glimpse of how it all started. Watch as jams and jellies are made on-site and sample the different flavors. Next, head to Pepper Lane Fudge and Sweets. This shop sells creamy handmade fudge in a variety of flavors, as well as an impressive selection of chocolates and chocolate-dipped treats. For more tasty snacks, you can visit The Bake Shop for scratch-made cookies and fresh-baked shoofly pie, MOMS Pretzels for authentic Amish soft pretzels, and Lapps Valley Farms for a scoop of farm-fresh ice cream. All of the delicious offerings made at Kitchen Kettle Village celebrate the bounty of local farms and the region's heritage.
In addition to the food shops, Kitchen Kettle Village has a wide variety of locally crafted goods, including handmade quilts, pottery, jewelry and leather goods. A majority of the stores showcase items made right here in Lancaster County. A few of these stores include: Cloverfield Bags and Accessories for locally made handbags, totes and luggage; The Country Life with Amish-made furniture and home decor; Village Handmade for exquisite Lancaster quilts; Village Soap Company for locally produced soaps, bath bombs and lotions; and Jakpot Ceramics for locally crafted pottery.
Throughout the year, the shopping village also hosts a number of popular seasonal festivals. Upcoming events include the Egg-stra Special Easter Event on April 7-8, complete with a visit from the Easter Bunny; the Rhubarb Festival on May 19-20, featuring homemade rhubarb foods; and the new Summer Solstice Soiree on June 23, for an evening of outdoor dining and music.
Kitchen Kettle Village is a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to Lancaster County. With its charming shops, delicious food and fun seasonal events, it's a place that visitors are sure to remember for years to come.
