LANCASTER, Pa., March 29, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Overheard: "They may call it a mud sale, but mud is about the only thing NOT for sale here."
Unique to Lancaster County, Amish mud sales are community auctions benefiting local fire companies, and are named for the condition of the thawing ground in late winter and early spring.
Held on Saturdays in small towns all over the county, the season is now in full swing, as the sales occur primarily from late February through mid-May (with a few are sprinkled in later in the year).
These colorful occasions provide a natural opportunity to mingle with the Plain community as they help to run the sales or enjoy a fun day full of great deals and PA Dutch eats themselves.
The huge range of items for sale includes kitchen sinks, along with hand-made Amish quilts and furniture, antiques, toys, livestock, handcrafts, buggies, clothing, farm equipment, housewares, and more. And all of it sold at up to six simultaneous auctions at various locations 'round the grounds and firehouse, which makes for a truly captivating experience (BRIEF VIDEO).
Whether one is bidding or just browsing, an additional treat is the hearty and delicious PA Dutch fare on offer, like chicken corn soup, funnel cakes, pot pie, birch beer, sticky buns, chicken barbecue, and lots of hot cider and coffee. Many enjoy the eats just as much as the finds.
For newcomers and veterans alike, there's nothing more authentic in Lancaster County than its annual mud sales season.
SOURCE Discover Lancaster
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