Pick up lunch on Saturday, April 6, and not only will you get a delicious meal, but you will also support a 70-year tradition in Manheim.

The Manheim Community Farm Show will host a pulled pork barbecue fundraiser on April 6 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Farm Show complex, 502 E. Adele Ave., Manheim. The drive-through pickup will be held in front of building No. 1.

The meal will include a Peters' Barbecue pulled pork sandwich, a baked potato, applesauce, a cookie and water. One-pound containers of pulled pork will also be for sale.

"With 'community' in our Farm Show name, we strive to support local businesses with our projects," said Deb Seibert, Manheim Community Farm Show publicity committee member. "We are pleased to work with longtime Manheim Farm Show community supporter Peters Barbecue, a Manheim family business."

As the Farm Show marks its 70th anniversary this year, one thing has remained constant throughout the decades, said Judy Zurin, Farm Show barbecue committee member.

"Something to highlight would be our tradition," she stated, noting that the theme of this year's show is "A Tradition Unlike Any Other." "We always offer five days of community gathering in celebrating our agricultural heritage and enjoying family, fun, food, friendly competition and fellowship."

Manheim Community Farm Show president Glenn Stoltzfus noted that while the Farm Show may only be five days, it's a year-round endeavor for volunteers.

"There are always bills to pay, grass to mow, buildings to maintain and rent out and lots of meetings about what worked well last year and what needs to be improved for this year," he said. "When we see friends reconnecting while standing in line to enter something or standing in a food line, it's all worthwhile. It's all those relationships between friends and neighbors that make Farm Show week the best week of the year."

Proceeds from the barbecue will help the Farm Show continue to offer free admission, free parking and free exhibit entry. "Our fundraisers and Farm Show-run french fry stand provide the income to allow us to keep our Farm Show affordable for all to attend and exhibit," Seibert said.

The deadline to order barbecue tickets is Friday, March 15. There will be some extra quarts of pulled pork and barbecue dinners available on pickup day, but supplies will be limited. Individuals or businesses can also purchase quarts of barbecue to donate to the Manheim Central Food Pantry. To purchase tickets, contact any Farm Show director or call the barbecue chairperson at 717-824-5129.