UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.– Campus and community members are invited to celebrate the longest days of the year with live music, summer greenery and farm-fresh flavors at the Dr. Keiko Miwa Ross Student Farm. The seventh annual Summer Solstice Celebration will be held on Wednesday, July 2, from 6-8PM on the farm. The celebration is free and open to the public, with the option to purchase food on site.
The Ross Student Farm is near the intersection of Big Hollow and Fox Hollow roads. Location details and directions can be found at https://www.studentfarm.psu.edu/find-the-farm/. Guests may park in the paved lot next to the farm for $1 per hour. If special parking accommodation is needed, please email studentfarm@psu.edu ahead of time. A free event bus will be shuttling guests to and from the farm throughout the evening, with pickup and drop off conveniently located at the bus pullout near the Creamery.
Guests are invited to try food from local food trucks, including Farmstead Fusion and Real Tase 570, with both menus featuring fresh Student Farm produce! And while you’re eating delicious food, enjoy live music from a local band right on the farm lawn! The Center for Arts and Crafts will also be joining us for the evening, offering arts and crafts activities for guests of all ages to enjoy with a feature activity of nature collaging. With that, our very own smoothie bike with be in operation along with many other engaging activities.
Cash or credit cards will be accepted by the food trucks. Cash or check will be accepted for Student Farm Club merchandise.
“The farm in the summer is a thriving and lively environment,” said Sarah Landauer, community outreach specialist. “Not only is the Summer Solstice Celebration an opportunity to celebrate the longest day of the year, but also a chance to enjoy and celebrate the farm!
Guests are encouraged to bring a reusable water bottle, sun protection, a picnic blanket or lawn chair to sit on and sturdy shoes. The farm also would like to note that pets are not permitted to prevent damage to food crops currently in production. Casual tours of the farm will be offered throughout the evening.
In the case of inclement weather conditions, guests should check the Student Farm Facebook and Instagram pages for updates. Additional summer events for the community are also viewable on the Student Farm Facebook and Instagram pages.
About the Sustainable Food Systems Network at Penn State
The Sustainable Food Systems Network includes the Dr. Keiko Miwa Ross Student Farm at Penn State, the Student Farm Club, the Food Recovery Network, the inter-college Food Systems Minor, and Course-Client Collaborations. The program aims to develop students’ knowledge about sustainable food systems practices while providing hands-on learning opportunities and positively contributing to the community.