Student Farm invites community to Summer Solstice Celebration on June 21

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The Student Farm at Penn State invites all members of the community to join in celebration of the summer growing season with a “Summer Solstice Celebration” from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 21, on the farm's one-acre site located near the intersection of Big Hollow and Fox Hollow roads.

The event will feature live music performed by local acoustic rock band Hops & Vines and locally sourced food from World’s Fare Catering. Guests will have the opportunity to tour the student-centered farm that strives to engage students and community members in local food systems and other aspects of sustainability.

Admission to the event is free. Guests are encouraged to purchase food or are welcome to bring their own picnic dinner, and should also plan to bring picnic blankets or lawn chairs.

Directions to the Student Farm can be found online. In case of inclement weather, check the Student Farm’s Facebook page for updates regarding the status of the event.

For more information about this event, contact Student Farm intern Emilio Carrion or visit studentfarm.psu.edu.