The Kiwanis Club of Lititz Area will hold the 2024 Lititz Pretzel Fest on Saturday, May 4, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Lititz. Attendees may visit more than 20 locations for specialty pretzel treats and adult beverage samplings. Both sweet and savory samples will be offered. The event will also include live music.

New this year, the Kiwanis Club will accept donations of new and gently used books for children and young adults as part of the club's ongoing service project to provide the children in the community access to free books.

The event will be held rain or shine. Free downtown parking will be available.

Tickets are limited, and early ticket purchase is recommended. Last year, Pretzel Fest sold out more than a month in advance. To purchase tickets, visit http://www.lititzpretzelfest.com.

The event is made possible by main sponsor Julius Sturgis Pretzels, along with chefs, other sponsors, local establishments and a host of volunteers.

Funds raised from the event will be used to sponsor the Kiwanis Club's kids free fun day in Lititz Springs Park on Monday, May 18, as well as various children's charities.

The Kiwanis Club of Lititz Area is part of Kiwanis International, a worldwide service organization that is devoted to serving the children of the world, one child, one community at a time. The club welcomes new members.

For more information, call the club's hotline at 717-560-2295 or email kiwanisclublititz@gmail.com.