Have you ever been to a Lancaster County Mud Sale?

Mud Sales have been a popular past-time in Lancaster County since the mid 60’s.

Many Lancaster County towns have volunteer fire companies which host the sales. The driving force behind the sales is the need to raise funds to pay for much needed equipment and supplies for the fire companies. It’s a great way for people to join together to have some fun, eat great food, and support the community.

The term “mud sale” comes from the pure and simple fact that spring brings lots of rainy weather and mud to the area. This is the best time for local farmers to participate because it is prior to their planting season. The sales typically include multiple auctions for plants, tools, furniture, quilts, crafts, hay, horses, and other live stock…just to name a few things.  We can’t forget to mention the many Lancaster County treats that can be found like homemade donuts, pies, funnel cakes, ice cream, chicken bbq, french fries, and much more.

There are many March sales which are typically the muddiest ones.  Check out the 2018 sale schedule from our friends at lancasterpa.com. Click the links for more information and sale itinerary.

• March 2 – 3 – Bart Township Auction & Mud Sale
  • Bart Township Fire Co., 11 Furnace Rd, Quarryville, PA 17566, 717-786-3348
• March 10 – Gordonville Spring Mud Sale & Auction
  • See our blog post and images from the Gordonville Auction & Mud Sale.
    Gordonville Fire Co., Old Leacock Road, Gordonville, PA 17566, 717-768-3869
• March 16 – 17 – Penryn Volunteer Fire Co. Sale
  • Penryn Volunteer Fire Company, 1441 North Penryn Road, Manheim, PA 17545
• March 17 – Airville Fire Co. Spring Consignment & Quilt Auction
  • Airville Volunteer Fire Co., 3576 Delta Road (Rt. 74), Airville, PA 17302 (York County), 717-862-3806
• March 17 – West Earl Fire Company Annual Quilt & Consignment Auction
  • West Earl Fire Company, 14 School Lane Ave, Brownstown, PA 17508, 717-989-5986 (No Sunday Calls)
• March 22 – Farmersville Volunteer Fire Co. Sale
  • Farmersville Mud Sale, Farmersville Volunteer Fire Company, 74 East Farmersville Road, Ephrata, PA 17522, 717-354-5094
• March 23 – 24 – Gap Fire Company Sale
  • Gap Fire Company, 802 Pequea Avenue, Gap, PA 17527, 717-442-8100
• April 7 – Robert Fulton Sale
  • Robert Fulton Volunteer Fire Co., 2271 Robert Fulton Hwy. (Routes 272 & 222), Peach Bottom, PA 17563, 717-548-8995
• April 14 – Rawlinsville Sale
  • Rawlinsville Volunteer Fire Co., 33 Martic Heights Drive, Holtwood, PA 17532, 717-284-3023
• May 5 – Fivepointville Auction
  • Fivepointville Fire Company, 1087 Dry Tavern Road, Denver, PA 17517, 717-445-4933
• May 12 – Honey Brook Fire Company Quilt Sale & Consignment Auction
  • Honey Brook Fire Company, Romano 4H Center, 1841 Horseshoe Pike, Honey Brook, PA 19344, 610-273-2688
• May 19 – Weaverland Valley Sale
  • Weaverland Valley Volunteer Fire Co., 403 North Earl St.,  Terre Hill, PA 17528, 717-445-5072
• June 9 – Kinzer Fire Co. Mud Sale
  • Kinzer Volunteer Fire Co., 3521 Lincoln Hwy. East (Rt. 30), Kinzers, PA 17535, 717-442-4121
• June 28 – 29 – Lancaster County Carriage and Antique Auction
  • Bird-in-Hand Volunteer Fire Company – Location: Across from the Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant on Route 340, 313 Enterprise Drive, Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505, 717-392-0112
• June 22 – 23 – Refton Fire Company Sale
  • Refton Volunteer Fire Co., 99 Church Street, Refton, PA 17568, 717-786-9462
• August 10 – 11 – Gap Relief Auction
  • Benefits Mennonite Central Committee, Solanco Fairgrounds, 172 S. Lime Street, Quarryville, PA 17566
• August 18 – Intercourse Fire Company Consignment Auction
  • Intercourse Fire Company, 10 North Hollander Road, Intercourse, PA 17534, 717-768-3402
• August 25 – Bareville Fire Company Consignment Auction
  • Bareville Volunteer Fire Company, 211 East Main Street, Leola, PA 17540, 717-656-7554
• September 15 – Gordonville Fall Sale & Auction
  • Gordonville Fire Co., Old Leacock Road, Gordonville, PA 17566, 717-768-3869
• October 27 – Cochranville Fire Company Mud Sale
  • Cochranville Volunteer Fire Company, 3135 Limestone Road, Cochranville, PA 19330, 610-593-5800

Mark your calendars (and don’t forget your boots) to join the fun!

Thank you to lancasterpa.com for compiling this schedule of events!