Snow may be in the forecast, but it’s almost time for mud.
Auctioneers will kick off Lancaster County’s mud sales at the Strasburg Spring Sale on Friday, Feb. 21.
These sales are often the biggest fundraisers for nonprofits, mainly community fire companies.
These events serve as community gatherings. Each one’s a chance to both donate things you don’t want and find a deal. Plus, every sale has plenty of food.
If you’re a newcomer, Lisa Campbell says, don’t be intimidated. She’s helping promote the Hand-in-Hand Fire Company’s Lancaster County Carriage and Antique Auction in June.
“It’s an auction for everyone,” she says.
Here’s a calendar of mud sales in the region.
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Feb. 21-22: Strasburg Spring Sale
When: Friday’s auctions start at 4 p.m. and Saturday’s auctions start at 8 a.m. Benefits Strasburg Fire Company.
Where: 203 W. Franklin St., Strasburg.
More information: Call the firehouse at 717-687-7232.
Feb. 28-March 1: Bart Twp. Fire Co. Spring Mud Sale
When: Friday’s auctions (crafts and sporting goods) start at 4:30 pm. Saturday’s auctions (carriages, farm equipment, tools, crafts, quilts and furniture) start at 8:30 a.m. There’s also a building materials, shrubbery and book auction, Saturday, March 15, starting at 8 a.m. Benefits Bart Township Fire Company.
Where: 11 Furnace Road, Quarryville
More information: Call the firehouse at 717-786-3348.
March 7-8: Pequea Valley Fire Department's 56th Gordonville Mud Sale
Benefits: Pequea Valley Fire Department, including the Gordonville station.
Where: Gordonville fire station, 3204 Vigilant St./Old Leacock Road, Gordonville.
More information: pvfd40.com and facebook.com/gordonvillesale.
March 14-15: Penryn Fire Co. and Lime Rock School Mud Sale
When: Friday, chicken barbecue sales (drive-thru and eat-in) start at noon. Friday’s auctions start at 5:30 p.m. Saturday’s auctions start at 8:30 a.m. Benefits Penryn Company and Lime Rock School.
Where: 1441 N. Penryn Road, Manheim
More information: lanc.news/PenrynMudSale2025
New this year: Consignments of quilts, crafts, new and used sporting goods plus lawn and garden equipment will be accepted after talking with the person in charge of that category. Contact information is at lanc.news/PenrynMudSale2025.
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March 15: West Earl Fire Co. Consignment and Quilt Auction
When: Saturday’s auctions start at 8 a.m. Benefits West Earl Fire Company.
Where: 14 School Lane Ave., Brownstown.
More information: facebook.com/westearlfire
March 21-22: Gap Fire Co. Mud Sale
When: Friday’s auctions start at 5 p.m. Saturday’s auctions start at 8 a.m. Benefits Gap Fire Company.
Where: Houston Run Corporate Center, 835 Houston Run Drive, Gap.
More information: facebook.com/GFC42
March 28: Farmersville Fire Co. Community Auction
When: Friday’s auctions start at 4:30 p.m. Benefits Farmersville Fire Company.
Where: 74 E. Farmersville Road, Ephrata.
More information: farmersvillefire.com
April 5: Robert Fulton Spring Mud Sale
When: Auctions start at 8:15 a.m. Benefits Robert Fulton Fire Company.
Where: 2271 Robert Fulton Highway (Routes 272 and 222), Peach Bottom.
More information: facebook.com/rffc89
READ: How far would you travel for a Lancaster County mud sale?
April 11-12: Rawlinsville Mud Sale
When: Friday’s sales start at 5 p.m. Saturday’s sales start at 8 a.m. Benefits Rawlinsville Fire Company.
Where: 33 Martic Heights Drive, Holtwood
More information: facebook.com/RVFC58
April 19: Schoeneck Fire Co. Mud Sale and Quilt Auction
When: Saturday’s auctions start at 8:30 a.m. The quilt auction starts at 11 a.m. Benefits Schoeneck Fire Company.
Where: 125 N. King St., Denver.
More information: schoeneckfire.com
May 2-3: Fivepointville Fire Co. Annual Benefit Auction
When: Friday night’s grocery auctions start at 6 p.m. Saturday’s auctions start at 8 a.m. Benefits Fivepointville Fire Company.
Where: 1078 Dry Tavern Road, Denver (Park and take the shuttle from Calvary Mennonite Church, 280 Pleasant Valley Road, East Earl, and Muddy Creek Christian School, 988 Beam Road, Denver.)
More information: fivepointvillefire.net
READ: A first-timer's mud sale experience
June 6-7: Pequea Valley Fire Department 20th Annual Kinzer Mud Sale
Benefits: Pequea Valley Fire Department, including the Kinzer station.
Where: 3521 Lincoln Highway East, Kinzers.
More information: pvfd40.com
June 26-27: Lancaster County Carriage and Antique Auction
When: Thursday’s auctions start at 3 p.m. Friday’s auctions start at 8 a.m. Benefits Hand-in-Hand Volunteer Fire Company.
Where: 338 N. Ronks Road, Bird in Hand (Route 340, across from Bird-in-Hand Family Inn & Restaurant).
More information: bihfire.com /auction
June 27-28: Refton Fire Co. Mud Sale
When: Friday’s flower and craft auctions start at 5:30 p.m. Saturday’s sales start at 8 a.m. Benefits Refton Fire Company.
Where: 99 Church St., Refton.
More information: facebook.com/ReftonFireCompany
Aug. 8-9: Gap Relief Auction
When: Friday’s auctions start at 6:30 p.m. Saturday’s auctions start at 8:30 a.m. Benefits Mennonite Central Committee.
Where: Solanco Fairgrounds, Park Avenue, Quarryville.
More information: mcc.org/events/gap-relief-auction
Aug. 23: Bareville Fire Co. Consignment Auction
When: Saturday’s auctions start at 8:30 a.m. Benefits Bareville Fire Company.
Where: 211 E. Main St., Leola.
More information: barevillefire.com.
READ: Sneak peek at Strasburg Mud Sale's food, by the numbers
Sales in the region
March 15: Airville Volunteer Fire Co. 21st Annual Consignment Sale
When: Auctions start at 8:30 a.m. Benefits the fire company.
Where: 3576 Delta Road, Airville.
More information: lanc.news/AirvilleFB.
May 10: Honey Brook Fire Co. Consignment Auction
Where: 679 Firehouse Lane, Honey Brook.
Oct. 25: Cochranville Fire Co. Annual Auction
When: Auctions start at 8:30 a.m. Benefits Cochranville Fire Company.
Where: 3135 Limestone Road, Cochranville.
Note: Weaverland Valley Fire Department did not respond to multiple messages. The sale is usually held at Weaverland Produce Auction in mid-May.
No sale
Intercourse Fire Company’s sale has been replaced by food fundraisers. The next is a breakfast from 6-10 a.m. March 29. A steak and shrimp dinner is Aug. 16.
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JENELLE JANCI | Staff Writer
