Historic Joanna Furnace is well known in the community for its annual events, including the Hay Creek Festival, the Apple Festival and Christmas at Joanna. Now, another celebration has become a tradition at the historic site - Music at the Furnace.

This year's Music at the Furnace, which will feature live music and food, including menu items homemade by volunteers with the Hay Creek Valley Historical Association (HCVHA), will take place on Friday, June 6. Food will be available for purchase starting at 4:30 p.m., and the music will begin at 5 p.m. While there is no admission to attend the event, a donation will be received at the gate.

Food available for sale throughout the night will include macaroni and cheese, pulled pork, hot dogs and french fries, as well as hot and cold beverages, ice cream sundaes and root beer floats. Stampede Barbecue and Ale House of Mohnton will also have homemade ale available for purchase.

"There will be something for everyone in food choices, so (guests may) come for dinner, stay for music and then have some dessert," said Mark Zerr, HCVHA executive director.

The opening act will be Elliott Christ, a singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Phoenixville. He has performed at numerous venues as a solo artist, as well as with the New York-based bands The Pony Express and The Big Hat. Christ said that his style is influenced by artists like Bob Dylan and David Bowie. Christ will perform on the Joanna Furnace stage from 5 to 6 p.m. Learn more about his music and other creative work at http://www.elliottchrist.com.

The featured act will be Second Breakfast, an acoustic duo from the Lancaster area. The duo consists of Jackson and Luke, who are "Lord of the Rings" fans and perform songs from the '60's and '70s Americana and folk music, covering bands such as The Grateful Dead, the Beatles and The Rolling Stones. Jackson and Luke each possess a Bachelor of Science in American history, which contributes to their lyrics that tell stories of the past, present and future. They will perform from 7 to 9 p.m. on the Joanna Furnace stage. More information about the group can be found on Instagram.

Zerr pointed out that the main stage will be located in the center of the grounds by the Joanna Furnace mule stable. "There will be a canopy area available for people to sit," he said, noting that the event will be held rain or shine. "However, people are welcome to bring their own pop-up tents or folding chairs."

Also offered throughout the evening will be children's activities and yard games, such as ball and cup; hoops; marbles; board games, including checkers; tic-tac-toe; and cornhole.

The next event at Historic Joanna Furnace will be a strawberry crumb pie sale. The deadline to order is June 6, and orders may be picked up between noon and 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 12.

The homemade pies will be made by HCVHA volunteers in the Joanna Furnace kitchen. Also offered for sale will be tapioca pudding, bread pudding and strawberry-rhubarb sauce. The sauce can be used as a topping for ice cream or on waffles and pancakes or may be eaten on its own. To place an order, visit http://www.haycreek.org/events.

Historic Joanna Furnace, 1250 Furnace Road, Geigertown, is located just off Route 10, 3 miles north of Morgantown. Proceeds from fundraisers and events benefit the HCVHA, a nonprofit organization that owns, maintains and preserves Historic Joanna Furnace, a charcoal iron furnace that was in operation from 1791 to 1898.

For more information, visit www.haycreek.org or http://www.facebook.com/historicjoannafurnace. Those with questions may contact Zerr at 610-286-0388 or mzerr@haycreek.org.