In 2026, Fastnacht Day is celebrated on February 17. The holiday, also known as Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras, or Shrove Tuesday, originated in Germany and is a Pennsylvania Dutch celebration held on the day before Ash Wednesday, which marks the start of the Lenten season. As a tradition, Germans indulge in these delicious doughnuts before the Lenten Fast.
Here are some Cumberland Valley locations where you can buy these yummy treats.
Ashcombe Farm & Greenhouses, Mechanicsburg
Homemade 2-packs and 4-packs of fasnachts on the floor starting Monday, 2/16, while they last. Flavors available: plain, cinnamon sugar, & powder sugar.
Dutch Country Store, Shippensburg
Place your order by February 14. Tidbits or ring donuts: glazed or powdered. Three filling choices: creme, raspberry, or peanut butter. 1/2 dozen $6 or one dozen $11.50. Call (717) 477-9339 to pre-order.
Dough n Joe, Mechanicsburg and Camp Hill
Open 5 am to 5 pm on Monday and Tuesday, February 16th and 17th, with fluffy and fresh Fastnachts available all day. Choices include powdered, glazed, sugared, cinnamon sugar, or plain. ONLINE ORDERING: Online orders for one dozen or more will be available at the beginning of February.
The Pennsylvania Bakery, Camp Hill
Pre-order your favorites today. Choose from plain, powdered sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon sugar, or glazed. Filled options include chocolate custard, lemon, peanut butter, raspberry jelly, vanilla custard, or white cream.
Oak Grove Farms, Mechanicsburg
Available now in store or pre-order for Fastnacht Day. Options: glaze, sugar, powdered, cinnamon sugar, or plain. Cream filling available for glazed or powdered. Pricing: $13.99/dozen; $7.99/half-dozen; $1.50 each. Cream-filled: $10.99/half-dozen or $1.99 each. Order in store or call 717-766-2216. Open at 6 AM on Fastnacht Day.
Beeman's Baked Goods, Carlisle
Call 717-218-5258 during business hours, or email beemansbakedgoods@gmail.com with your order. Fastnachts will also be available for walk-in customers while supplies last. Options: glazed, powdered sugar, cinnamon sugar, plain. Unfilled price: $16.50/dozen or $8.25/half-dozen. Cream-filled price: $18.50/dozen or $9.25/half-dozen.
