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It is that time of year once again.  The first Mud Sale of the season is set for Saturday February 25 in Strasburg, PA.  Now most of you probably know about the Lancaster County Mud Sale season, but for those who do not, it is not the sale of fresh mud!  Mud sales are auctions held at local fire companies as fund raisers.  Items auctioned range from quilts, antiques, farm equipment, livestock, building supplies, buggies, and on and on.  Most fire company web sites will have a listing of items being auctioned.  Just visit any of these from the list below to research that weekend mud sale.

Mud sales are named from the time of year most are held, a time when the snow from winter is melting causing the grounds to be very muddy.  So if it is muddy, wear your boots and be sure to take in several of these unique Lancaster County sales!  Oh, by the way come hungry because the food is awesome! 

 

2012 Mud Sales

February 25
Strasburg Spring Consignment & Mud Sale
8 a.m., Strasburg Fire Company #1, 203 Franklin St., Strasburg. 717-687-7232 or Strasburg Fire Co. website
Furniture, antiques, quilts, crafts, farm machinery, horses, mules, tools, groceries, fruit, homemade food.
March 3 & March 17
Bart Township Annual Auction/Mud Sale
8:30 a.m., Bart Twp. Fire Company, 11 Furnace Rd., Quarryville. 717-786-3348 or Bart Twp. Fire Co. website
Antiques, quilts, furniture, new & used equipment, small goods, hay & straw, livestock, buggies, tools, crafts and food.
March 10
Gordonville Spring Mud Sale & Auction
8:30 a.m., Gordonville Fire Company, Old Leacock Rd., Gordonville. 717-768-3869 or Gordonville Fire Co. website
The largest firemen's auction/sale on the East Coast, featuring 500-600 Amish quilts, antiques, collectibles, new & used furniture, tools, farm equipment, horses, mules, buggies, lawn & garden, barns, utility sheds & trailers, construction equipment.
Craft show: March 7, 6-9 p.m.
March 17
Penryn Fire Company 4rd Annual Mud Sale
8:30 a.m., Penryn Fire Company #1, 1441 N. Penryn Rd., Penryn. 717-664-2825 or Penryn Fire Co. website
Woodcrafts, furniture, antiques, quilts, crafts, farm equipment, food and more. Parking will not be available on site. Satellite parking with shuttle bus service will be available at various neighboring locations.
March 17
Airville Volunteer Fire Comany Mud Sale
7 a.m. coffee & doughnuts, 8 a.m. auction begins. 3576 Delta Road, Airville, PA 17602. 717-862-3806
Crafts, antiques, and household furniture, building material, plants, trees, equipment, groceries, windows & doors, tools, quilts, tractors, saddles, tack, buggies, and more. 
March 24
Gap Annual Spring Mud Sale/Auction
8 a.m., Gap Fire Company, 802 Pequea Ave., Gap. 717-442-8100
Horse-drawn carriages, buggies, wagons, new & used furniture, quilts, crafts, dry goods, groceries and more.
March 31
Robert Fulton Volunteer Fire Company Mud Sale
7 a.m. breakfast, Robert Fulton Fire Company, 2271 Robert Fulton Hwy., Peach Bottom, 717-548-8995
Crafts, plants, tools, antiques, farm equipment, furniture, food, buggies, wagons, groceries, horses.
April 14
Rawlinsville Annual Mud Sale
8 a.m., Rawlinsville Fire Company, 33 Martic Heights Dr., Holtwood. 717-284-3023
Quilts, horses, crafts, building materials, lawn equipment, new and used furniture.
May 5
Gratz Area Mud Sale
8:30a.m. Held at Gratz Fairgrounds, 601 E. Market Street, Gratz, PA 17030. 717-365-3043 or Gratz Fire Co. website
Equipment, nursery stock, quilts and crafts, tools, antiques, flowers, building materials, children's toys, appliances, furniture, animals and more.
May 12
Honeybrook Annual Auction/Mud Sale
8 a.m., Honeybrook Fire Company, 679 Firehouse Ln., Honeybrook. 610-273-2688
Quilts, crafts, new furniture, Winross trucks, Smuckers bells, farm-related supplies, tools, buggies, heifers..
June 29
Bird-in-Hand Mud Sale | Lancaster County Carriage & Antique Auction
8 a.m., Along Rt. 340 (Old Philadlephia Pike) across from Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant, 717-392-0112
Antiques, harness and tack, specialty items, quilts, crafts, carriages, buggies, wagons and food.
June 23
Refton Fire Company Sale
7 a.m. breakfast, Refton Fire Company, 99 Church Street, 717-786-9462
Hardware, shop tools, plants, furniture, antiques, crafts, hay and straw, quilts, horses, food and more.
August 19-20
Intercourse Fire Company Fall Auction
Singing Friday & Saturday evening, sale starts 8:30am Saturday, Intercourse Fire Company, 10 North Hollander Rd.,
717-768-3402
Quilts, crafts, new & used furniture, outdoor furniture, buggies, tack, tools, tent of nice antiques & a large selection of Sauder's Nursery stock.
August 25
Kinzers Fire Company Mud Sale
7 a.m. breakfast, Kinzers Fire Company, 3521 Lincoln Highway East, 717-442-4121
Plants, groceries, antiques, furniture, lumber, tack, sheds and gazebos, equipment, buggies, quilts, horses.
October 27
Cochranville Fire Company Mud Sale
7 a.m. breakfast, Cochranville Volunteer Fire Company, 3135 Limestone Road, Cochranville, PA 19330. 610-593-5800
Tools, household goods, shrubbery, horse tack, quilts, horses, sheds, outdoor furniture and more.



Why not plan a weekend or two trip to Lancaster and take in a mud sale.  You will be glad you did and be hooked on attending these cultural events in the future!  Check our availability to reserve a room at O'Flaherty's Dingeldein House Bed and Breakfast for your mud sale journey.

What visit to Lancaster County would be complete without a visit to Hershey, PA?  Chocolate lovers from around the globe come to Hershey to explore the many activities there are to do.  During the Winter months when the park is closed, a visit to Chocolate World and The Hershey Story is in order.

Hershey's Chocolate World attraction has sweet adventure for everyone: from chocolate lovers to fun seekers, shoppers to history buffs. Browse the attractions which include, Hershey's great American chocolate tour ride, Hershey's create your own candy bar attraction, Hershey's really big 3D show, Hershey's chocolate tasting adventure, Hershey's dessert creation studio, Hershey's Kisses packaging, Hershey's photo bar wrapper, Hershey's chocolate works machine, Hershey's trolley works tour, courtyard cafe, Hershey's bake shop, and market place shops.

When you are finished at the Chocolate World, why not take advantage of a free shuttle to visit The Hershey Story..  Now you can get from one sweet place to another, compliments of the Chocolate Avenue Shuttle! This service is free to guests visiting Hersheypark and Chocolate World. The shuttle's drop-off location is directly behind The Hershey Story, The Museum on Chocolate Avenue. The Hershey Story guides visitors on an inspirational journey through Milton Hershey's lifetime and beyond, a tale spanning more than 150 years of trials and triumphs, philanthropic endeavors and one man's unwavering confidence. From Hershey's earliest entrepreneurial ventures to his visions of a town built around the attributes of the humble cacao bean, The Hershey Story is an uplifting celebration of the great American dream. Attractions include the Museum Experience, a series of engaging exhibits; the Chocolate Lab, a place where learning comes alive through hands-on experiments; the Museum Shop, stocked with unique Hershey merchandise and memorabilia; Café Zooka, the perfect place for light fare and chocolately desserts; the Countries of Origin Chocolate Tasting; and much more.

So why not enjoy Chocolate Town USA while Winter's grasp has a hold on us.  There is so much to see and do in Lancaster PA. 

December 26 through December 29 is Yuletide at historic Rock Ford Plantation.  Step back in time and celebrate Yuletide at Rock Ford with 18th century music, fresh baked gingerbread, and the mansion decorated with fresh, fragrant greenery.

Candlelight Tours will be held on December 26 and 27 from 4:00 till 8:00 pm.
Daylight Tours will be held on December 28 and 28 from 11:00am till 3:00pm.  
Tickets are available at the door.  Adults - $10, Seniors 65 and up and children
6 to 12 - $8.  Come and unwind after the hectic pace of the Holidays, there are many activities to enjoy in Lancaster, PA.  Check our availability to reserve your relaxing stay in Lancaster. 

Starting this Friday November 25, you can celebrate the holidays in Downtown Lancaster!  It all starts off on Friday with the Mayor's tree lighting and tuba Christmas at Penn Square.  This day's activities start at 5 pm and continues till 9 pm.  Many events will take place through December 24 including horse drawn carriage rides, breakfast with Santa and visits with Santa.  With so many places to shop and enjoy this festive season, why now spend several days and get all your holiday preperation done!

For a complete listing of events that you can print out click here.

We are located a short 1.5 miles from Penn Square in downtown Lancaster.  Check our availability to reserve a room and let the holiday celebrations begin!

There are also two outlets, Tanger and Rockvale as well as Park City Mall, all located a short drive from the inn. 

Come to Lancaster Pennsylvania this Christmas season and take in traditions from our German heritage as well as many decorated visitor attractions.  Here are a few of the many events to enjoy.

The 14th Annual Holiday Celebration at Intercourse.  This event features a tree lighting ceremony, wagon rides, children's treasure hunt, holiday music, interactive live nativity, and extended shopping.  The celebration is December 2 and 3.  For more information visit www.intercoursevillage.com


The 46th Annual Marietta Candlelight Tour of Homes.  You can tour eight private homes, historic buildings, and enjoy an antique show, a table setting display, a Colonial tea, strolling carolers and more.  This event is Sunday December 4 from 11 am - 7 pm.  For more information visit www.mariettarestoration.org



A Lancaster Christmas at the Lancaster Quilt and Textile Museum.  The museum features historically recreated and decorated rooms for the holiday season, spanning each decade from 1850 -