Wingstop just opened its third Lancaster County location in Ephrata

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Wingstop just opened its third Lancaster County location in Ephrata

Wingstop opened in Ephrata Monday, May 11 — its third Lancaster County location in two years. The new restaurant takes a 3,000-square-foot space in the Cloister Shopping Center at 108 N. Reading Road, near WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. The franchise is operated by Talon Restaurants, the Allentown-based group that already runs the Manheim and East Hempfield Wingstops. The Ephrata spot replaces Blair's Closet, the discount store that moved up to 338 N. Reading Road last fall. Hours are 10:30 AM – midnight Sunday through Thursday and 10:30 AM – 1 AM Friday and Saturday.

Translation: the third shift just got a hot new option.

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Three Lancaster boxers are at the National Golden Gloves in Tulsa this week

Three Lancaster fighters — Jaysonet Caleb "Boogie Man" Martinez (37-12), Jasiah "Monster" Ortiz (64-20), and Jerimiah "Drip" Munoz (50-22) — packed into a van and drove 22 hours to Tulsa for the 2026 National Golden Gloves tournament. The drive happened with strict weight management: 7 AM weigh-ins, no allowances. The crew survived on fruit, nuts, and protein bars on the way out, and by Sunday morning all of them were within a pound and a half of weight. Tournament official Jackie Greenlee — who won the Army National Golden Gloves in 1982 and '83 — rode along and shared stories about sparring with Mike Tyson.

The tournament runs May 11-16 and is livestreamed online.

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Bramble & Berry opened on West Chestnut — and I went Sunday

Bramble & Berry, Lancaster's first New Zealand-style real fruit ice cream shop, opened at 559 W. Chestnut Street earlier this month — and they sold out earlier this week. Owners Jennifer Archer and Robert Shaub use a specialized auger machine that blends fresh whole fruit (sourced locally from Brecknock Orchard) directly into a soft-serve base. Dairy, plant-based, and gluten-free swirls all available. Hours are Tue-Thu 12-8 PM, Fri-Sat 12-9 PM, Sun 11-8 PM. Closed Mondays.

We went Sunday for Mother's Day. So, so good. Get the extra fruit. it's worth it.
Mango is currently on top of my leaderboard.

(Not a paid sponsor. Just genuinely good.)

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What's happening

Wednesday

Bird-in-Hand Farmers Market | Indoor Amish-Mennonite market — produce, baked goods, jams, meats, crafts. | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM | 2710 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand | Free to browse

Columbia Fish and Game Public Trap Shoot | Weekly public trap shoot with Ladies' Night on the Range from 6 to 7 PM. | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | 4339 Fairview Rd., Columbia | $5

Lancaster's Backyard Corn Hole League | Casual cornhole league with switcholio format plus cold drinks. Walk-ups welcome. | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM | Binns Park, 100 N. Queen St., Lancaster | $10/player

Creatively Lancaster Makers Market | 30+ local makers selling handmade goods. | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Park City Center (BT Space), 142 Park City Center, Lancaster | Free

Trivia Night at Southern Market | Weekly trivia with $1 off draft beer and wine. Gift cards for top three teams. | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Southern Market, 100 S. Queen St., Lancaster | Free

Thursday

Paws & Pints | Outdoor happy hour with adoptable dogs from the Humane League. | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Binns Park, 100 N. Queen St., Lancaster | Free entry

Lancaster County Bird Club May Meeting | Monthly meeting open to the public — speaker, then social time. | 7:00 PM | Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area Visitor Center, 100 Museum Rd., Stevens | Free

Music Bingo at Southern Market | Weekly music-themed bingo with prizes. | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Southern Market, 100 S. Queen St., Lancaster | Free

Friday

Bird-in-Hand Farmers Market | Same as Wednesday — second weekly market day. | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM | 2710 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand | Free to browse

Rhubarb Festival at Kitchen Kettle Village (Opening Day) | Two-day festival celebrating rhubarb — pies, jams, slushies, cooking demos, live music. Runs Friday and Saturday. | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Kitchen Kettle Village, 3529 Old Philadelphia Pike, Intercourse | Free admission

Friday Night Improv: Their Royal Laziness | Long-form improv comedy show. | 8:30 PM | Lancaster Improv, 16 S. Prince St., Lancaster | $15

LSO presents Holst's "The Planets" | Lancaster Symphony Orchestra performs Holst's full orchestral suite with HD visuals. | 7:30 PM | Gardner Theatre, 725 Hamilton Rd., Lancaster | $39

Now Playing

Dear Evan Hansen at Fulton Theatre (Castagna Hall) — 12 N. Prince St., Lancaster, through May 17. | $20–$74

Joshua at Sight & Sound Theatres — 300 Hartman Bridge Rd., Ronks. Tue–Sat showtimes. | From $39 child / $85 adult

Rat Pack Live! at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre — 510 Centerville Rd., Lancaster. Through May 17. | $55 show-only / $85 meal + show (+$3 fee)

Live music

Wednesday

West Art Open Mics w/ Andrew Pauls | Acoustic Open Mic | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | West Art (Art Bar), 816 Buchanan Ave., Lancaster | Free

Live music at Stoner Grille | Acoustic / Cover Band | 6:30 PM | Stoner Grille, 605 Granite Run Dr., Lancaster | Free

Live music at McCleary's Public House | Rock / Acoustic | 7:00 PM | McCleary's Public House, 130 W. Front St., Marietta | Free

Loxley's Live | Acoustic / Rock | 8:00 PM | Loxley's at Heritage Hotel, 500 Centerville Rd., Lancaster | Free

Thursday

Gary Allan | Country | 7:30 PM | American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy E., Lancaster | $69 / $79 / $89 / $99

EMF with Ecce Shnak | Indie Rock | 8:00 PM | Phantom Power, 121 W. Frederick St., Millersville | From $47

Local Art Live! | Local Artists Showcase | 6:30 PM | Mickey's Black Box at Rock Lititz, 101 Rock Lititz Blvd., Lititz | $25

Jazz Thursdays at the Plough | Jazz | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | The Plough, 25 S. Queen St., Lancaster | Free

Live music at McCleary's Public House | Rock / Acoustic | 7:00 PM | McCleary's Public House, 130 W. Front St., Marietta | Free

Friday

Music Friday Lancaster City | Citywide festival — live music at venues across downtown. | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Downtown Lancaster | Free at most venues

Tractor Jerry & The Mud Bucket | Country / Roots Rock | 7:00 PM | Tellus 360, 24 E. King St., Lancaster | Free (21+)

Temple Ave | Indie Rock | 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Southern Market, 100 S. Queen St., Lancaster | Free

Scarlet Meridian, To Be A King, Varia, Atlas At Hold | Rock | 7:00 PM | Phantom Power, 121 W. Frederick St., Millersville | $20 advance / $25 day-of

Live music at Stoner Grille | Acoustic / Cover Band | 6:30 PM | Stoner Grille, 605 Granite Run Dr., Lancaster | Free

Live music at McCleary's Public House | Rock / Acoustic | 7:00 PM | McCleary's Public House, 130 W. Front St., Marietta | Free