Hollabaugh Bros., Inc. Fruit Farm & Market has been an Adams County area favorite for almost 70 years. Still family-owned and operated in Biglerville (just outside of Gettysburg, PA), the market and farm have expanded greatly since the company’s humble founding back in 1955. In those days it operated out of a modest produce shed run by twins Donald and Harold Hollabaugh—the original “Hollabaugh Brothers” namesake.
Hollabaugh Bros. is now revered throughout the area for offering the finest, freshest, locally grown fruits and vegetables. The abundant inventory consists of apples, pears, Asian pears, peaches, nectarines, plums, apricots, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, tomatoes, corn, and so much more.
The market is open seven days a week, year-round. Furthermore, it plays host to various ongoing activities and events onsite seasonally. From crafting and cooking classes for children to special activities for adults and other specified groups at varying times, the scene at Hollabaugh is always abuzz.
You will also find several annual fruit festivals of great acclaim here. From the upcoming Strawberry Festival this weekend to their ever-popular Peach Festival every August, here’s a brief overview of seasonal festivals to check out at Hollabaugh Bros. in the coming weeks and months ahead.
Annual Strawberry Festival
Hollabaugh Bros. will be presenting its ninth annual Strawberry Festival this weekend on June 1 and 2. Onsite happenings will run between noon to 4 p.m. on both days and feature a range of strawberry specialty delights, including strawberry sundaes, milkshakes, sugar cakes, muffins, and other morsels. Of course, strawberries will be offered up in their basic bounty as well—a most epicurean enjoyment to mark the start of summer. Enjoy it all by purchasing a carton or two, or five, or even 15!
While you’re here, check out all the other happenings around the farm, from wagon rides to live entertainment. And do “bee” sure to check out the resident Bee Room while you’re at it!
Annual Blueberry Festival
The annual Blueberry Festival is the longest-running seasonal celebration at Hollabaugh Bros. Always presented as a mid-July mainstay, this year’s event will run the weekend of July 13 and 14 (noon to 4 p.m.), marking its 69th year.
Take delight in the abundance of freshly picked farm-fresh blueberries that will be featured. Or even enjoy a pick-your-own blueberry experience.
Do not hesitate to sample the different blueberry varieties or even those that have been divvied up into “berry-good” products. From traditional baked goods to special novelties alike, including blueberry ice cream, tasting all the decadent delights here will have you feeling blue in all the best ways possible. There will even be a tent doling out scrumptious blueberry sundaes and pie a la mode for the trying. And of course, live music will keep the scene festive and exciting as will the many other onsite activities and offerings all weekend long.
Annual Peach Festival
One of the most peachy-keen mainstays at Hollabaugh Bros., for nearly three and a half decades now, is their onsite annual Peach Festival. A highly anticipated event every August, this year’s folly will occur on August 10 and 11 from noon to 4 p.m.
Like all of the other fruit festivals here, the Peach Festival is a time when you can delight in a wide range of peach product samplings. Highlighted hits include refreshing peach milkshakes, jam, baked goods (bread, muffins, sugar cakes, scones, pies, etc.), and even peach ice cream! That same tent setup with peach sundaes and pie a la mode will be back again as well. In addition to peach-packed products, you’ll have the opportunity to try many different varieties of peaches grown on location. You can even fill an entire tote bag!
Then, let’s not forget all the other awesome activities that will be ongoing throughout Peach Festival Weekend. From wagon rides to face painting, live music, and more, this is certainly the place you’ll want to be if you’re hankering for an abundance of juicy peaches!
Apple Harvest Festival Weekends
While Hollabaugh Bros. isn’t the site of the admittedly more famous National Apple Harvest Festival, the market does get in on the act of fall harvest follies in tandem with the aforementioned. That’s why they’re presenting their own ongoing offerings two weekends straight in October. Week one will be from October 5 and 6, with the second weekend running on October 12 and 13. As is usually the case, both festival events will be from noon to 4 p.m. each day.
In-house Apple Harvest Festival Weekends here are more about in-market samplings of some of your favorite apple fixings. These include baked goods, warm apple crisp, apple slushies, and their signature Apple Cider Donut Milkshakes of such renown among fans.
Then, of course, you can also taste sliced samplings of many different apple varieties grown on the premises. Check out those well-stocked bins laden with the same myriad of apple selections and even fill a tote.
Hollabaugh Bros. Fruit Farm & Market is the site to so many other seasonal events and happenings throughout the year. From Christmas special activities to Easter endeavors, it’s always farm-fresh, family-oriented fun on each and every visit!
Hollabaugh Bros. Fruit Farm & Market is located at 545 Carlisle Road, Biglerville, PA 17307. Regular hours of operation are Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. For more information about festivals and other events here, visit the website at www.hollabaughbros.com.