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!

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

Day of Music

Day of Music

Join us for a Day of Music on Saturday, Oct. 4 from 1-4pm. Enjoy performances by the Ephrata Cloister Chorus and guest musicians, and learn more about Pennsylvania Dutch folk music!
October 4th, 2025
1pm-4pm
Historic Ephrata Cloister 632 West Main Street
Ephrata, PA 17522

Celebrate an afternoon of music at Historic Ephrata Cloister during Day of Music! Three performances will take place at different locations on the site, with each repeated during the afternoon so visitors have the chance to enjoy them all, whether you stay for one or attend all three.

~ 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 PM – Beissel House

Music historian Bradley Smith presents a mini-lecture and demonstration of Pennsylvania Dutch folk music.

~ 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 PM – 1741 Meetinghouse

The Ephrata Cloister Chorus performs in one of the community’s most iconic spaces, filling the Meetinghouse with voices as it was centuries ago.

~ 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 PM – Visitor Center Auditorium

Guest musicians Faith Martin (harpsichord), Mercy Martin (violin), and Glenn Fisher (flute) present a chamber music performance.

The grounds will be open from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with regular guided tours offered in the morning at 10:00 AM and 11:30 AM. This event is rain or shine.

Admission:

  • Adults: $10
  • Seniors (65+): $9
  • Youth (ages 6–17): $7
  • Children 5 & under: Free

Tickets will be available at the front desk in the Visitor Center on the day of the event.