Friday, October 4, 2024
5:00 – 10:00 PM
at the Lancaster County Convention Center
Freedom Hall
25 S. Queen Street, Lancaster, PA 17603
25 S. Queen Street, Lancaster, PA 17603
Purchase Your Dine on Harvest Moon Tickets
Half Moon ($300) or Full Moon ($500) Tickets
GET YOUR TICKETSFull Moon VIP Experience
Full Moon ticket holders will receive a special gift delivered to them before the event, open spirits bar throughout the entire evening, validated parking at Penn Square Garage, and an invitation to an exclusive event, expected to be held in December 2024.
If you wish to purchase tickets over the phone, please call Jessica Brown at
717-392-7891 x219.
717-392-7891 x219.
PLEASE RSVP BY SEPTEMBER 25
EVENING SCHEDULE
5:00 PM | RECEPTION
Join us for drinks and hors d’oeuvres as we kick off this special evening with our conservation community! Try your luck for outdoors-inspired raffle items and enjoy the transformed Lancaster County Convention Center.
7:00 PM | DINNER & PROGRAM
Step into the moonlit glen of Kellys Run, one of Lancaster’s most beloved natural places, to find your seat for dinner. Join in our spirited live auction and raise your paddle to save nature!
9:00 PM | DESSERT & AFTERPARTY
Enjoy a sweet ending under the harvest moon as we celebrate a memorable night of conservation and camaraderie.
– Cocktail Attire –
ENTREE OPTIONS
SHORT RIB
Short Rib with a Garlic Demi, Honey Glazed Carrots, and Herb Roasted Potatoes
MARYLAND STYLE CRAB CAKE
Maryland Style Crab Cake with Beurre Blanc Sauce, Honey Glazed Carrots, and Herb Roasted Potatoes
CRISPY TOFU WITH KOREAN BBQ SAUCE (VEGAN)
Crispy Tofu with Korean BBQ Sauce, Honey Roasted Carrots, and Herb Roasted Potatoes
All meals come with assorted rolls and butter and a salad.
If you do not select an entree, you will be served Short Rib.
GET YOUR TICKETSIf you do not select an entree, you will be served Short Rib.
Together, we are permanently protecting and caring for our natural landscape. We hope you will join us in our efforts as we raise the funds needed to conserve more of our wildlands and ensure that future generations are able to enjoy them as we do.
Kellys Run Nature Preserve is one of the most magical areas protected by the Conservancy with forests and wildflower meadows, a rhododendron glen and a rippling stream, but our work to protect this place is not done. Your support during the Dine on Harvest Moon Dinner & Auction is critical to helping us protect more beautiful places like this one.
AUCTION ITEM PREVIEW
CHIEF UNCAS BOAT RIDE
All aboard! Gather up to 10 of your friends for a unique birdwatching experience on the electric-powered Chief Uncas, owned by the Susquehanna National Heritage Area. Tour the Susquehanna like never before! A Conservancy naturalist will join you on your private boat ride, and refreshments will be provided while you cruise the river in style.
DINNER FOR 10 AT WILDCAT FALLS – TABLE TO MOUTH POP UP
Table to Mouth Pop Up (hosted by local foodies Priscila Gilburg and John Esbenshade) will create a locally sourced meal for up to 10 guests hosted at the stunning house at the base of Wildcat Falls at the Robert A. Kinsley Nature Preserve. You can expect an evening of delicious food tucked into a beautiful corner of nature next to an iconic local waterfall.
LADY LANCASTER JACKET
Lady Lancaster is a slow fashion, zero waste, ethical brand based right here in Lancaster! Have you tried to get your hands on one of their stunning wearable art pieces, only to see that it’s sold out? Here’s your chance to own your very own Lady Lancaster Helen Jacket!
The jacket is made from an antique Touching Star quilt. The style is inspired by a vintage swing jacket. It features side vents for generous movement and a beautiful drape. The Helen jacket has a generous fit and is not meant to have a tailored look. One size fits most!
DINNER OF THE DECADE
An evening for up to 20 guests for a one-of-a-kind dining experience (we don’t call it Dinner of the Decade for nothing!). Curated by Tim Arpin and The Gilded Lily, wow your guests with delicious food and drinks and Tim’s visionary décor at the stunning Roundtop Mansion in Wrightsville. With panoramic views of the Susquehanna River and six counties, this estate is one-of-a-kind and is sure to provide an experience that you’ll talk about for…well, a decade!
CURATED WINE COLLECTIONS
Local wine collectors have contributed some of their exceptional wines that will be sold by the wheelbarrow (two cases per barrow). Every great wine has a story, but these stories are enhanced when the wine is provided by collectors with impeccable taste. A total of two wheelbarrows will be sold to some lucky wine enthusiasts who love to drink exceptional vino.
BOURBON BASKETS
The biggest hit from last year’s Dine on Harvest Moon is back – and this time in the live auction! Thanks to our Board of Directors and the 717 Bourbon Society, the winners will enjoy one of two baskets filled with a satisfying sampling of fine whiskey and bourbon. See the full list of included bottles at the basket itself.
CAPE MAY COUNTY, NJ BEACH HOUSE FOR BIRDERS
Looking for the perfect weeklong getaway that combines relaxation by the beach and the immersive natural wonders of a coastal nature preserve in Avalon, NJ? This artistic beach house on 72nd street sleeps eight. It’s located in an area well known for its monarch migrations and bird watching (the house is even across the street from a bird sanctuary). You have your choice of a weeklong stay in 2025 or 2026 during the months of May, September, or October.
BRUNCH & BLOOM: A TASTE OF EARTH DAY
What’s better than Sunday brunch? Parading between three of Lancaster’s most beloved restaurants for a truly exclusive brunch experience, of course! Join us at The Belvedere, 401 Prime, and C’est La Vie for the first Brunch & Bloom: A Taste of Earth Day on Sunday, April 27. These restaurants are sure to surprise and delight your senses as we move together from one restaurant to the next for each course!
Tickets are limited – so purchase them while you can as part of our live auction!
RAFFLE ITEM PREVIEW
BRANCHES & BLOOMS MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION FROM SCHROEDER GARDENS
Enjoy a beautiful monthly bouquet from Schroeder Gardens.
TWO BIKES FROM HUSH MONEY
Get outdoors on a Kona Dragonfly bike (extra-large) and a Cannondale Treadwell 2 bike (small) from Hush Money Bikes.
DUDE FOR A DAY BY TWO DUDES PAINTING
Do you have a painting project you’ve been putting off? Let Two Dudes Painting Company take care of it for you!
OUTDOOR GEAR SWAG BASKET
Explore nature with the help of this outdoor gear provided by Lancaster Conservancy and REI.
Ticket are $20 each, 3 for $50, or 7 for $100. Cash is preferred.
THANK YOU TO OUR 2024 SPONSORS
Photos on this page by Nick Gould and Michelle Johnsen.
The official registration and financial information of the Lancaster Conservancy may be obtained from the PA Department of State by calling toll-free, within PA, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement. Tax-deductible amount of a Half Moon ticket is $200 and a Full Moon ticket is $350.