Wheels and Wings and 5K (WW5K)
2026 Event Details
Save the Date for May 16, 2026!
WW5K is our major fundraiser to support the club’s commitment to the Summer Youth Experience in partnership with United Way of Lancaster County. In recent years, this unique event has attracted more than 1,000 attendees, 200+ cars, trucks and motorcycles, 140 runners and walkers, plus aircraft and more.
This unique event has grown to more than 1,000 attendees, 300+ cars, 100+ runners and walkers, plus aircraft. We plan for the 2025 event to be bigger and better than ever and will include WWII “warbirds” of the Capital Wing, Commemorative Air Force.
This is a FREE EVENT to the public! No registration necessary for the general public to attend – just come on out and enjoy the car show, food, music, children area and more!
Onsite parking is just $5.00 per car and as with the rest of the event benefits the Summer Youth Experience in Lancaster.
2025 Event Details
Our club is grateful to all of the sponsors, vendors, participants and many volunteers who helped us have a successful event. Together we raised more than $38,000! We fielded 133 vehicles and 81 participants in the 5k run/walk. The 2025 WW5K, which was free to the public to attend, also featured WWII “warbirds” of the Capital Wing, Commemorative Air Force, along with food trucks, music and a children’s area.
2025 Award Recipients
Each of the following Summer Youth Experience programs received a $15,000 grant and will attend a Rotary Club of Lancaster meeting to share their mission and report on this year’s program.
Camp MFE (Music for Everyone) creative expression through music
Horizon s (Horizons at LCDS) academic and social growth
Summer at the Mix (The Mix) STEAM, character building and life skills
Summer Semester (Advantage Lancaster) college and career readiness
Rotary Rendezvous
Second and fourth Wednesday of each month
These informal gatherings focus on casual conversation and typically rotate between Southern Market in downtown Lancaster and other local venues. Occasionally, we’ll mix in a special event, like an architectural walking tour, trivia or even axe throwing.
Local business professionals, friends, spouses and significant others are welcome to join members between 5:00 and 5:30 p.m. for this informal gathering. It’s a great way to get to know members of our club.
All are welcome to stay for dinner around 6:30. There is no cost to attend, however food and beverages are on your own.
Crab Feast
Annually in Fall
This event does not disappoint! Rotary Rendezvous is joining Crabfest. This combined, fun event is for current and potential new members. Anyone who is looking for
fellowship, or simply a night out, please join us for Rotary
Crabfest/Rendezvous at Mr. Bill’s Fat Crab Cafe, 430 Harrisburg Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603.
All you can eat Crabs/Shrimp or Shrimp only
Sides are coleslaw, French fries, fresh fruit salad,
and horseradish potato salad.
Guests Welcome!
Ride to Eradicate Polio
Annually in Fall
Our club teams up with the Mount Joy Rotary, Hershey Rotary Club and Rotary Club of Lancaster Hempfield to participate in the “Ride to Eradicate Polio” along a scenic trail in central Pennsylvania. Enjoy a beautiful day to get out there for a great cause!
Rotary International has been leading the global effort to eradicate polio from our planet for more than 35 years. As a founding partner of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, we’ve reduced polio cases by 99.9 percent since our first project to vaccinate children in the Philippines in 1979.
Strawberry Roundup
Annually in May
Our annual Strawberry Round-up auction raises thousands for growers (Lancaster County 4H members) and for the Maxwell Smith scholarship fund. Thanks to all of our member bidders and to our auctioneers, H.K. Keller, for another successful year!