The campus and community are invited to enjoy the longest day of the year with live music, summer greenery and farm-fresh flavors with the Dr. Keiko Miwa Ross Student Farm. The fifth annual Summer Solstice Celebration will be held on Wednesday, June 21, from 6-8pm on the Student Farm. The celebration is free and open to the public, with the option to purchase food on site. 

Guests are invited to try perogies and veggie nachos from Rebelz Mobile Cuisine or grilled sandwiches from Savory Station – both menus feature Student Farm produce! There will also be live music performed by T’n’T Deluxe, an eclectic, acoustic cover band playing hits from five decades. Guests of all ages will have the opportunity to enjoy corn hole, a smoothie bike and other fun summer activities. Student Farm Club merchandise also will be available for purchase. 

Cash or credit card will be accepted by the food trucks. Cash or check will be accepted for Student Farm Club merchandise. 

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 asks that guests not bring pets to prevent damage to food crops currently in production. Casual tours will be offered throughout the evening. 

The Ross Student Farm is located 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. If special parking accommodation is needed, please email studentfarm@psu.edu ahead of time. 

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.