Dads and daughters are invited to take a spin around the dance floor at Acorn Farms on Friday, March 19. The fifth annual Daddy Daughter Dance will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the venue, 3141 Mount Joy Road, Mount Joy. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.

"Since this is our fifth year doing this, we've really learned what people enjoy," said Phil Landis, owner of Acorn Farms. "We have people come in and register, and then we just set them loose to enjoy themselves."

The festivities will include two selfie stations, flowers, food and plenty of dancing. The menu will feature fruit salad, chicken tenders, macaroni and cheese, lemonade and cookies. Dining will be socially distanced, Landis stated, adding, "We'll have widely spaced tables for two spread out throughout our dining room."

To keep with COVID-19 protocols, the event will also feature an outdoor tent for dancing. "This year, we will have a large tent set up directly in front of our building with a dance floor inside," Landis noted. "We have a DJ, and it will be a phenomenal dance party. The girls love it. The dads usually dance a little."

The event is limited to 200 people, and participants are asked to wear masks except when they are eating.

It was important to still hold the event this year, even though some logistical changes had to be made, Landis remarked.

"Holding the dance is a way for us to offer something semi-normal but still be safe," he explained. "We'll have social distancing, and we'll have people dine in rotations. We're confident we'll be able to do this safely."

Because of the changes for this year, Landis will offer no-questions-asked ticket refunds up to 24 hours before the event if participants change their minds about attending or if the weather is questionable.

He encourages all dads and daughters to come out for an enjoyable evening of making memories. "It's fun for the girls and their dads," he said. "Everybody always has a great time."

For more information on the Daddy Daughter Dance or to purchase tickets, readers may visit https://acornfarms.net/special-events.