Fastnacht Day: Where to get your fix in central Pennsylvania for Shrove Tuesday 2019
Fastnacht day falls on Tuesday this year because Easter is late.
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2019 story:
Fastnacht day falls on Tuesday, March 5, this year, because Easter is late.
Stores, bakeries, churches and organizations in central Pennsylvania will be selling the doughy delights.
Fastnacht day, also known as Fat Tuesday, Shrove Tuesday, Mardi Gras and Pancake Day.
They all basically represent the same idea. Traditionally, it was the last day to use up all the sugar, butter and lard before the start of Lent. In many cultures worldwide, it became a day to overindulge.
Some businesses do have deadlines for pre-ordering, so make your plans early.
Here is a roundup of places selling fastnachts. Some required pre-ordering.:
Regional
Maple Donuts
Available: March 4 and 5
Types: Plain, powdered, granulated sugar and glazed
Pre-order: Available.
Price: 99 cents apiece, $5.89 for a half dozen, and $9.99 a dozen
York County
Saubel's
Available: Now through March 5
Types: Plain, granulated sugar, powdered sugar, cinnamon sugar and glazed
Pre-order: Special orders can be placed, but fastnachts will be for sale in the store, too.
Price: $4.69 for a half dozen, $8.99 for a dozen
Address: Various locations
Community Fire Company of Seven Valleys
Available: March 5
Types: Plain, glazed and cinnamon sugar
Pre-order: Orders will be accepted until March 1. Pickup will be from 7 to 9 a.m. and 2:30 to 5 p.m. on Shrove Tuesday. Text 717-318-6803 to order.
Price: $5 for half a dozen, $9 for a dozen
Address: 35 Main St., Seven Valleys
Emingee's Fastnachts and Coffee at Morningstar Market Place
Available: March 5
Types: Plain, glazed, powdered, vanilla icing and chocolate icing
Pre-order: Call (717) 894-5176 , send a message through Facebook or place an order at the stand. The earlier you can place your order, the better.
Price: $10 a dozen
Address: 5309 Lincoln Highway, Thomasville
Brown's Orchards and Farm Market
Available: March 4 and 5
Types: Plain, glazed and powdered
Pre-order: Available, but not necessary
Price: 99 cents each, $5.89 for a half dozen, $9.99 for a dozen.
Address: 8892 Susquehanna Trail South, Loganville
Dawn's My Favorite Deli
Available: March 5
Types: Plain, glazed, powder and sugar
Pre-order: Stop in or call (717) 764-4461 by Feb. 18.
Price: $5.70 for a half dozen and $11 for a dozen
Address: 3397 N. George St., Emigsville
Nell's Shurfine
Available: March 5
Types: Plain, powdered, sugar, cinnamon and glazed
Pre-order: Not required, but the store takes orders
Price: $2.99 for a half dozen and $5.98 for a dozen
Address: 2720 S. Queen Street, York Township
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The Stewartstown Senior Center
Available: March 4 (1 to 4 p.m.) or March 5 (after 9 a.m.) in the senior center
Types: Powdered sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon sugar, glazed or plain
Pre-order: Call (717) 993-3488 to place an order. Deadline is Feb. 19.
Price: $4.25 for a half dozen and $8 for a dozen
Address: 26 S. Main Street, Stewartstown
York County History Center
Free fastnachts and coffee will be available from 9:30 a.m. to noon on March 5 at the historical society, 250 E. Market St., in York. It's a way that the organization says "thank you" for the community's support throughout the year.
American Legion in Red Lion
Available: March 4 and 5
Types: Plain, powdered, sugar, cinnamon sugar and glazed
Pre-order: Recommended. Call (717) 244-4828 at least a week in advance.
Price: $4 half a dozen, $7.50 a dozen
Address: 23 E. Broadway, Red Lion
Franklin County
Windy Knoll Farm Market & Creamery in Chambersburg
Available: March 5
Types: Old-fashioned cream filled, custard filled, glazed, peanut butter filled and apple fritters.
Pre-order: Available for those who walk-in, but to guarantee an order, place one in advance.
Price: 89 cents each or $8.99 for a dozen
Address: 2685 Spring Road, Chambersburg
Country Breeze Farm Market in Chambersburg
Available: March 5
Types: Glazed, maple, white creme filled, powdered, apple fritters and other varieties.
Pre-order: If you need a large number, it's best to pre-order. The deadline for pre-ordering is March 2.
Price: $5.80 for a half dozen or $10.50 for a dozen
Address: 5039 Molly Pitcher Highway, Chambersburg
Lebanon County
St. Cecilia's in Lebanon
Available: March 3, 4 and 5 (Doors open at 4 a.m. Sunday and the sale goes 24/7 until sold out on Tuesday.)
Types: Plain or sugar
Pre-order: The deadline has passed. Walk-ins can purchase as many as five dozen.
Price: $5 for a half dozen, $10 a dozen
Address: 120 E. Lehman St., Lebanon
Lancaster County
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Available: March 4, 5 and 6, plus Mondays and Wednesdays for the following four weeks until April 3.
Types: Plain or glazed
Pre-order: Ordering is recommended and already available. Orders are only being taken online. To order, visit www.holytrinitycolumbiapa.com. Customers can walk in at 1 p.m. each day to buy some, if any are left over.
Price: $8.50 for a dozen of plain and $9 for a dozen of glazed.
Address: Fourth and Cherry streets in Columbia
Bird-in-Hand
Available: Now through March 12
Types: Plain, sugared, powdered and glazed
Address: 2715 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand, Pa. They also are available off of Route 501, south of the Lancaster Shopping Center.
Hanover-Adams
St. James Lutheran Church
Available: March 5
Types: Sugar coated
Pre-order: Go to the church's Facebook page and click on "tickets," submit a paper order form to the church office or call (717) 337-1372.
Price: $7 a dozen
Address: 109 York Street, Gettysburg
Sweet Treats Bakery
Available: March 4 and 5
Types: Sugar, cinnamon sugar, glazed, plain and powdered sugar
Pre-order: Fastnachts must be pre-ordered. Deadline to place an order is Feb. 25. Call (717) 634-5765.
Price: $8 a dozen
Address: 165 Scott St. in Hanover
Miller's Market
Available: March 4 and 5
Types: Plain, powdered, regular sugar and glazed
Pre-order: Pre-ordering is preferred by calling (717) 630-1143. It will be first-come, first-served for the extras.
Price: $3 for half a dozen, $6 for a dozen
Address: 1140 Abbottstown Pike, Hanover
