Mud Sales Lancaster County PA Dutch Country 2015
In the bleakness of winter, it seems at times that the sun will never shine again…..the skies will never be blue again, only gray! But here’s a cheery thought-it’s MUD SALE SEASON!! To many that phrase might sound just as dreary as the winter skies, but in Lancaster County, Mud Sale Season signifies the beginning of SPRING!
Mud Sales are unique only to southeastern Pennsylvania, and are named as such because of the thawing ground at this time of year (late winter-early spring). They are held as fund raisers by approximately 18 Fire Companies throughout the county, and most take place from late February to early April.
What can you buy at a Mud Sale? Well, a little bit of EVERYTHING, including the kitchen sink!
Many of the sale goers are Amish farmers who buy and sell farm equipment-in preparation for the upcoming planting season. In addition to farm equipment for sale, there are plenty of other items, such as, livestock, buggies, housewares, antiques, crafts, quilts, chicken corn soup, whoopie pies (& other yummy baked goods), and lots of other PA Dutch goodies-both edible and non edible.
Here are some tips for attending Mud Sales:
-Get there early. Many Mud Sales start at 8:00 or 8:30 AM. Register for your bidding number and auction schedule as soon as possible after arriving-you don’t want to miss out on a great buy you might spot!
-Wear your boots-guarenteed there will be mud!
-Bring plenty of cash
-Tote along your old wagon-just like the many Amish boys do-or bring your own bags to carry your treasures home.
-Please be courteous to our Amish friends and neighbors-they really don’t like to have any direct face pictures taken.
-There may not be seating available, so bring your own chairs.
Here is a list of local Mud Sales from February through April in Lancaster County. Please make sure you check out Fire Company websites listed to confirm this information……and most of all, have fun!!
Feb. 28 – Strasburg Spring Consignment & Mud Sale
Strasburg Fire Company, 46 W. Main St., Strasburg
March 6-7 – Bart Township Auction & Mud Sale
Bart Township Fire Company, 11 Furnace Road, Quarryville
March 13-14 – Gordonville Spring Mud Sale & Auction
Gordonville Fire Company, Old Leacock Road, Gordonville
March 19 – Farmersville Mud Sale
Famersville Volunteer Fire Company, 74 E. Farmersville Road, Ephrata
March 20-21 – Penryn Volunteer Fire Co. Sale
Penryn Volunteer Fire Company, 1441 North Penryn Road, Manheim
March 21 – Bart Township Building Materials and Craft Sale
Bart Township Fire Company, 11 Furnace Road, Quarryville
March 21, April 11, May 2 – Fivepointville Auctions and Consignment Sales
Fivepointville Fire Company, 1087 Dry Tavern Road, Denver
March 27-28 – Gap Fire Company Sale
Gap Fire Company, 802 Pequea Avenue, Gap
March 28 – West Earl Fire Company Annual Quilt & Consignment Auction
West Earl Fire Company, 14 School Lane Ave., Brownstown
April 4 – Robert Fulton Sale
Robert Fulton Volunteer Fire Company, 2271 Robert Fulton Highway (Routes 272 and 222), Peach Bottom
April 11 – Rawlinsville Sale
Rawlinsville Volunteer Fire Company, 33 Martic Heights Drive, Holtwood
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