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The place
About Kitchen Kettle Village
Kitchen Kettle Village is an outdoor collection of shops, food stops, and lodging rather than a single store or admission-based attraction. Its current directory covers locally made foods, quilts, pottery, leather goods, apparel, gifts, coffee, wine, and multiple places to eat.
The business began in 1954, when Bob and Pat Burnley started a jelly operation in their garage with a household range, 30 kettles, and six recipes. The Jam & Relish Kitchen remains the clearest connection to that history through preserved foods, sampling, and production demonstrations when offered.
The village is open Monday through Saturday and closed Sunday. Published village hours provide a useful baseline, but individual businesses, events, holidays, and winter operations can differ, so the exact shop list and date-specific calendar should be checked before driving from Strasburg.
What stands out
The original food-making story
The Jam & Relish Kitchen carries forward the preserves business that started the village in 1954.
A broad local-shopping stop
The directory combines pantry goods, crafts, quilts, pottery, clothing, gifts, food, and lodging in one walkable cluster.
Easy Amish Country pairing
Its Old Philadelphia Pike location is only about 1.8 driving miles from Plain & Fancy Farm and The Amish Experience.
Pair it with the train
Why it belongs in a Strasburg Rail Road trip
Kitchen Kettle Village is about 6.8 driving miles from Strasburg Rail Road and roughly 1.8 miles east of Plain & Fancy Farm. Use it as an Amish Country extension after the train, allowing about 15–20 minutes for the drive plus separate browsing time.
Before you go
Plan your visit
- 2026 village hoursMarch 2–April 30: Monday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. May 1–December 31: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. January and February vary by shop.
- Sunday closureKitchen Kettle Village is closed Sundays. Do not build it into a Sunday Strasburg itinerary.
- Admission and spendingNo general village admission is published. Shopping, meals, lodging, reserved experiences, and some events are separate purchases.
- What to allowA focused food-and-gift stop can be shorter, but the directory supports a longer browse. Use the village map to choose priority shops before arrival.
- Access questionsThis is an outdoor village with multiple independently operated entrances and surfaces. Contact Guest Services about a specific mobility or access need.
- Changing schedulesIndividual shop, restaurant, festival, and holiday hours can differ from the village baseline. Recheck the official hours list on the visit date.
Build the Amish Country cluster
Add Smokehouse at Plain & Fancy Farm
Pair the village with a barbecue meal at Plain & Fancy Farm once its place guide is published.
Useful answers
Frequently asked questions
Is Kitchen Kettle Village open Sunday?
No. The village publishes Monday-through-Saturday hours and says it is closed Sundays.
Do I need an admission ticket?
No general village admission is published. Individual shopping, food, lodging, events, and reserved experiences can still cost money.
How many shops are there?
The official site describes a village with more than 40 shops, eateries, and lodging options; individual listings can change.
Is everything made in Lancaster County?
No. The village highlights locally made foods and crafts, but visitors should use the official local-products guide or ask an individual shop about a specific item.
Can I combine it with Strasburg Rail Road?
Yes. Allow roughly 15–20 minutes to drive the approximately 6.8-mile route, then reserve a separate browsing block before the village closes.
Trust and accuracy
Sources
Source checked 2026-08-23. This free guide has not yet been confirmed by the venue. Current hours, prices, services, and accessibility can change; confirm time-sensitive details directly.