Live Music & Entertainment

Entertainment Calendar

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Daily Shows

Pig Races

Daily

During Summer & Fall Hours

About the Show

Don’t miss our famous Country Pig Races while you’re visiting the farm! Join Tucker, Nancy Lou, and Sam for an epic showdown that you won’t want to miss. You might even get the chance to be a Pig Leader—and if your pig wins the race, then you get a prize!

Please check daily events board at the Main Admissions Building for daily show times.

Butter Making

Daily

During Summer & Fall Hours

About the Show

Have you ever wondered how your ancestors might have made butter? They used a butter churn of course, and made it all by hand. Come join our daily butter making demonstrations and learn about the butter-making process—then try it for yourself!

Please check daily events board at the Main Admissions Building for daily show times.

Escape Room

Daily

During Summer Hours

About the Show

Would you like to try out an Escape Room, Cherry Crest style? Our Escape Room takes place on Grandma’s front porch (AKA our Discovery Barn Stage). The plot changes from year to year but mostly involves following clues to find something grandma has lost. If you think you can outsmart our creators and save grandma’s day, be sure to sign up for the Escape Room at guest services when you arrive.        Limited space available.

Live Music Schedule

Check out our amazing line up of musicians that will be performing live right here at the farm! Join us select Friday evenings and Saturdays for toe tapping tunes from our favorite bands.

Saturday, July 4, 2026

12:00pm – 3:00pm

Abigail’s Garden

Abigail’s Garden plays celtic, folk, classical music & more! These sisters (almost Irish twins!) perform an engaging set of songs that express beauty and whimsy, captivating their audiences. Music that inspires, heals and makes you giggle!

Saturday, July 4, 2026

5:00pm – 8:00pm

The A440’s

The A440s are a brass band from Lancaster, PA, all about bringing good music, good vibes, and good times. They got their start at Millersville University and now you can catch them busking around Lancaster or playing gigs all over the county. Their sound is a fun mix of pop, rock, jazz, funk, and world music — basically a little bit of everything — and their high-energy shows always get the crowd moving. With deep roots in the Central PA music scene, The A440s are putting their own fresh spin on brass music and making it impossible not to have a good time.

Saturday, July 18, 2026

11:00am – 2:00pm

Amber Nadine

Pennsylvanian-born Amber Nadine began singing and songwriting in her teens and hasn’t looked back. From piano ballads to upbeat acoustic guitar numbers, Amber presents her stories of life, love and faith with undeniable, evocative emotion in her voice.

Saturday, July 18, 2026

3:00pm – 6:00pm

Red Sky Morning

Red Sky Morning is an Americana band. We love playing American roots music from Sturgill Simpson and Zach Bryan to the Dead and Johnny Cash.

Saturday, September 5, 2026

11:00am – 2:00pm

Jeff Mcgaw

Jeff covers a wide range of familiar songs from artists like the Allman Brothers, Beatles, and Bob Seger to Tyler Childers, Van Morrison, Warren Haynes and plenty in between.

Saturday, September 5 , 2026

3:00pm – 6:00pm

Tropical Sunz

What is Jawaiaan music? Combining Hawaiian, Reggae, Blues, Rock and Caribbean vibed covers of your favorite tunes!

Enjoy feel good Island Music! Unique Electric Ukulele driven fun!

Saturday, September 12, 2026

3:00pm – 6:00pm

Bad Sneakers

From heart-pumping rock and soulful blues to infectious funk, Bad Sneakers has your favorite party tunes covered.

Saturday, September 19, 2026

3:00pm – 6:00pm

Steel Radiance

Steel Radiance ……. the all-female band is a classic rock and blues cover band.  They play at Lebanon Veteran’s hospital annually and will have a special tribute to vets.

Saturday, September 26, 2026

11:45am – 2:45pm

Mitch Gregory

Mitch is a multi-instrumentalist playing guitar, slide guitar, the Wazinator, and is an accomplished harmonica player, and vocalist.

Since the 80’s Mitch has performed through out Pennsylvania – Jazz, Blues and Rock collaborations in 2019, Mitch began entertaining as a solo performer.

Mitch embarked on an eighteen month residency at the Boomerang/Harrisburg Comedy Zone focused on the blues and assembling material for his current project MITCH GREGORY BLUES. Mitch is performing Texas blues, New Orleans blues, Chicago blues, British and country blues in the styles of: Stevie Ray Vaughan, ZZ Top, BB King, Dr. John, Stray Cats, Rolling Stones, The music of Louis Jordan and much more.

Saturday, September 26, 2026

4:00pm – 7:00pm

Hildebrandt

Hildebrandt is a fun, energetic band that has been entertaining folks throughout the local music scene in recent years. They love creating music and giving their audience an entertaining experience by playing songs that are fun and uplifting. Playing a wide range of familiar covers spanning 6 decades, they also perform a variety of original songs written by Mark and Travis.

Hildebrandt’s sound might best be described as power folk. Mark’s unique flat-picking style is complimented perfectly by Travis’ energetic bass lines, Wesley’s powerhouse drumming and Kody’s understated but catchy lead guitar work. What sets them apart from the rest, however, are their vocals. Their three-part harmonies give listeners a truly one of a kind musical experience.

Friday, October 2, 2026

6:00pm – 9:00pm

Randy Zimmerman

Randy Zimmerman has been performing professionally for over 30 years playing for audiences from: Key West, FL to Toronto, ONT; Denver, CO to Portland, ME; and Seattle, WA to Sedona, AZ.

Saturday, October 3, 2026

11:45pm – 2:45pm

Jake Mach

Born and raised in Glen Rock, PA, Navy veteran Jake Mach is a CPMA- and JMA-nominated singer-songwriter. With a soulful voice perfectly suited for storytelling, Mach writes in a variety of styles across the spectrum of country music.

Jake has performed multiple times at the world famous Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, TN, and has opened for Nashville recording artists such as Dillon Carmichael and Shane Profitt.

Saturday, October 3, 2026

4:00pm – 7:00pm

The Mystic Alpacas

With backgrounds in jazz, blues, rock, Motown and soul, The Mystic Alpacas deliver. Their repertoire includes songs from the last five decades. All genres of music! They’ll get you moving. And singing along, too.

Friday, October 9, 2026

6:00pm – 9:00pm

Sarah Rathbun

Sarah Rathbun is a new singer/songwriter from Ephrata, PA. Her music features covers of various styles from jazz to blues, to pop and fingerpicking, but she mostly categorizes her own music in the realm of acoustic pop rock. With a guitar, mic, and a loop pedal, this girl is having and creating fun!

Saturday, October 10, 2026

11:45pm – 2:45pm

Grant Bryan

Join Grant Bryan for an up close and personal Acoustic Performance, Live, at Cherry Crest Adventure Farm. Hear the stories through the music, as Grant Plays a mix of his Original Songs ( currently Available on all Streaming Platforms), Along with his take on some of his favorites. Including artists such as, Garth Brooks, George Strait, Alan Jackson, Randy Travis Dwight Yoakam, Zach Bryan, Morgan Wallen, Elvis Presley, Matchbox 20 and many more.

Saturday, October 10, 2026

4:00pm – 7:00pm

Rock Box

Rockbox is one of central Pennsylvania’s fastest rising, high-energy power-pop band, performing a wide variety of the industry’s most requested classic & southern rock  chart toppers, current & classic country and top 40 dance favorites.

Rockbox tours throughout the Northeastern United States performing at numerous venues, reaching a diverse audience while touring with state-of-the-art  digital sound & lighting systems.  The band delivers top-shelf vocals, rock-solid musicianship and an arsenal of rapid-fire-favorites.  There is something for everyone to love.

Friday, October 16, 2026

6:00pm – 9:00pm

Cody Tyler Duo

Cody Tyler is an old soul, blending red dirt country with influences like Merle Haggard, The Allman Brothers, and Chris Stapleton. His latest forthcoming release, Tuscarora, was recorded in the remote mountains of Perry County, PA and includes the singles “Harper’s Ferry” and “Down the Creek” featuring Philip Bowen on fiddle.

Cody is the 2024 winner of the I-105 WIOV Showdown in the Park, was awarded Album of the Year and Best Country Band at the Central Pennsylvania Music Awards in 2023, was a runner-up in the 2019 Tumbleweed Country Music Festival Rising Star Talent Search, and a Top 150 vocalist for Season 14 of NBC’s The Voice.

Saturday, October 17, 2026

11:45am – 2:45pm

Mark DeRose

The music calls upon DeRose’s love for rootsy blue-eyed soul and classic rock of the late 60s and 70s. Willing and ready to perform his mix of both originals and covers, Mark is musically pliable and able to entertain a wide variety of audiences.

Saturday, October 17, 2026

4:00pm – 7:00pm

Apple Jack

A high-energy country band that brings authentic twang and dance-floor spirit to every stage, with a crowd-pleasing mix of classic hits and modern favorites keep audiences singing along all night

Friday, October 23, 2026

6:00pm – 9:00pm

Mitch Gregory

Mitch is a multi-instrumentalist playing guitar, slide guitar, the Wazinator, and is an accomplished harmonica player, and vocalist.

Since the 80’s Mitch has performed through out Pennsylvania – Jazz, Blues and Rock collaborations in 2019, Mitch began entertaining as a solo performer.

Mitch embarked on an eighteen month residency at the Boomerang/Harrisburg Comedy Zone focused on the blues and assembling material for his current project MITCH GREGORY BLUES. Mitch is performing Texas blues, New Orleans blues, Chicago blues, British and country blues in the styles of: Stevie Ray Vaughan, ZZ Top, BB King, Dr. John, Stray Cats, Rolling Stones, The music of Louis Jordan and much more.

Saturday, October 24, 2026

11:45am – 2:45pm

Songsmith

Songsmith is the creative collaboration of experienced musicians Steve Davis and Lynn Royer. Bringing talent, experience, and creativity to every performance, Songsmith is a breath of fresh air to the Central PA acoustic music scene. Playing an eclectic mix of covers, arrangements, and originals, Songsmith brings fun, quality entertainment and industry professionalism to your venue or event.

Lynn Royer: Vocals & Hand Percussion
Lynn has provided exceptional vocal abilities to a number of musical projects- both acoustic and electric and she has a beautiful tonal quality- both accurate and emotive. Her song writing skills are first-rate, with several songwriting awards to her credit. Lynn is also a teacher for children with special needs.

Steve Davis: Guitar & Vocals
Steve is a powerful acoustic and electric guitarist employing tasteful use of live loop and other technologies (never prerecorded) he has the ability to play in a wide range of styles. Steve also adds lead and harmony vocals to the mix.

Saturday, October 24, 2026

4:00pm – 7:00pm

Steven Courtney Band

Steven Courtney Band is an American heartland folk-rock band from Manheim, PA, fronted by singer/songwriter/producer Steven Courtney. Across 30+ years of writing, performing, and recording, Courtney has delivered a steady stream of roots, folk, rock, and blues—becoming a beloved public figure and respected musician throughout Central Pennsylvania and beyond.

Friday, October 30, 2026

6:00pm – 9:00pm

Mark & Jordan Rast

Old time, now time – bluegrass, folky tunes, with this father and son team. Banjos, fiddles, mandolin, guitars, you never know what will appear!

Saturday, October 31, 2026

11:45am – 2:45pm

Kevin Raubenstine

Kevin’s performances move seamlessly from alternative rock to classic staples, with a style that makes every song feel fresh. His covers aren’t copies — they’re reimagined with nuance and confidence, giving familiar tracks a new edge.

Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:00pm – 7:00pm

The Stu Huggens Band

Stu Huggens, is a legend in central Pennsylvania, regarded as the one of the very top country vocalists he brings his band of top notch musicians to present a wide variety of country classics as well contemporary and originals.

Major influences for Stu are Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Bill Monroe, George Jones. And lets not forget George Strait, Alan Jackson. Joe Nichols, Clint Black for keeping country Country.

Friday, November 6 , 2026

6:00pm – 9:00pm

Greg Grasa

A couple of Taylor acoustic guitars and a crowd-pleasing repertoire that spans the musical genres of rock, folk, country, soul and the blues. It’s an entertaining combination that has kept Greg Grasa in constant demand at taverns, restaurants, festivals, civic functions and private engagements throughout central Pennsylvania for more than 30 years.

Through three decades on stage, Greg has never lost his passion for playing and singing the music he loves. Whether it’s a gig at a local bar for a handful of patrons, or for a festival crowd of hundreds, he delivers the same energized show that engages the audience and has them singin’ along to an eclectic blend of familiar covers from the ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s, as well as some Grasa originals.

Saturday, November 7, 2026

11:00am – 2:00pm

Mackenzie Paige

Mackenzie Paige is originally from a farm in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She was raised in a very musical family, and began songwriting and performing at a young age. She went on to study music at Messiah University. Mackenzie was blessed to spend a semester of college at the Contemporary Music Center in Nashville, Tennessee. She has gleaned from artists such as Norah Jones, Miranda Lambert, and Natalie Hemby. She is a lover of all music, but country has stolen her heart, and feels like home.

Saturday, November 7, 2026

3:00pm -6:00pm

Intentional Walk

Modern Folk, Country and classic Rock – Bluegrass style, mixing harmonies and acoustic Newgrass covers.

Special Entertainment

Check out the awesome shows we have planned for you this season!
When you need a quick break from all the fun attractions these shows will be sure to keep you entertained.

Jungle John's Reptile Show

October 3, 2026

12:30pm – 3:30pm

About the Show

Come face to face with a variety of reptiles with Jungle John’s Reptile Show! Get up close and personal with “Wally Gator,” “Larry Boa,” or one of over a dozen other reptiles and amphibians, and learn a lot of interesting facts in the process!

Cissy & the man

October 10 & 24, 2026

1:00pm – 4:00pm

About the Show

Everybody’s favorite clown duo is back for another round of “Circus in a Box!” You can catch Cissy and the Man on the Discovery Barn Stage or find them wandering around the property, blowing bubbles, telling jokes and juggling random objects. Don’t miss this fall favorite!

MacKenzie FishTrick Roper

October 17 & 31, 2026

1:00pm – 4:30pm

About the Show

MacKenzie Fish – 100% self taught, trick roping cowgirl! This young lady has an arm to spin a rope at 100lbs of centrifugal force!

Fireworks Schedule

There’s no better way to end your day of fun at Cherry Crest then to watch the dark night sky light up with bursts of colors from our spectacular fireworks show.

  • Saturday, July 4th  9:30pm

  • EVERY SATURDAY
    September 19 – November 7     @ 8:30pm