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 Make your voice heard! Take the Survey about the Ephrata Mountain Springs Recreational Preserve. Survey closes 10/31!

 Make your voice heard! Take the Survey about the Ephrata Mountain Springs Recreational Preserve. Survey closes 10/31!

 Make your voice heard! Take the Survey about the Ephrata Mountain Springs Recreational Preserve. Survey closes 10/31!

Apple Dumpling Days

Apple Dumpling Days

Hosted by Ephrata Cloister Associates
On October 10 & 11, the Ephrata Cloister Assoicates will sell apple dumplings to benefit the Back to the Cloister Fund. Dumplings are $5.50 each. See details below.
October 10th, 2025 to October 11th, 2025
9am
Historic Ephrata Cloister 632 W Main St
Ephrata, PA 17522
$5.50

Apple Dumplings ~ those tasty apples wrapped in pastry and covered in sweet cinnamon syrup — are returning to Historic Ephrata Cloister to help raise funds for the Back to the Cloister Fund. Proceeds from this annual event allow the Cloister to compete with private collectors and other institutions on the open market for original items made at the Cloister. Over the years, sales of apple dumplings have been used to purchase one-of-a-kind furniture, rare music manuscripts, and the original 1739 deed to the historic site—more than 100 items since the creation of the fund more than 40 years ago.  This year the Back to the Cloister Fund purchased a Jacob Gorgas tall case clock that was made circa 1790-1795 in the Gorgas shop in Ephrata. The clock is displayed in the Visitor Center at the Cloister.

The apple dumplings, made by Achenbach’s in Leola, will be available for purchase for $5.50 each at the drive-through tent beside the Museum Store at the Historic Ephrata Cloister.

  • When: Friday and Saturday, October 10 and 11, 2025
  • Time: Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; Saturday, 9:00 a.m. until sold out
  • Cost: Apple dumplings $5.50 each; no admission required
  • Where: Historic Ephrata Cloister, 632 West Main Street, Ephrata, PA 17522

There is no guarantee supplies will last until the end of the day on Saturday, so plan to make your purchases early.

Free delivery is offered for orders of 20 or more within 10 miles of the Ephrata Cloister. Delivery orders must be placed by October 8. Contact ephratacloister@gmail.com to make arrangements. There are no online sales, but questions or special requests can be made by email to ephratacloister@gmail.com.

No admission to the museum is required to purchase apple dumplings. The sale will be held rain or shine. The Museum Store, featuring locally made crafts, art, books, and many one-of-a- kind items, will be open both days and will feature a selection of specialty goods.

For more information about Apple Dumpling sales or to learn more about the historic site, contact the Ephrata Cloister at (717)733-6600 or check the website at EphrataCloister.org. Ephrata Cloister is administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission with support from the Ephrata Cloister Associates.

  

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