Lancaster County Carriage & Antique Auction

Lancaster County Carriage & Antique Auction The Lancaster County Carriage & Antique Auction takes place annually on the last Friday in June. The sale begins at 8 a.m.

sharp, and continues throughout the day with a team of auctioneers taking bids under several tents and in the field. This event, which benefits the Bird-in-Hand Fire Company, has evolved into a wonderful day in the country. Equine and antique enthusiasts, consignors, local residents, out-of-town visitors, and whole families look forward to our auction each year. The auction truly has become a dest

ination for family outings. Because the sale is located in the picturesque village of Bird-in-Hand, it is a safe and accessible place to bring children and grandchildren. They delight in watching the miniature horses feed in their stalls and are amazed as handlers drive them around the grounds during their morning exercises. Families can wander between the tents at a leisurely pace and stop and enjoy the bidding. Eating breakfast and lunch at the food tent is a highlight of the day since the menus are family-friendly and the food is locally made. A wonderful spirit of cooperation is alive and well at the Carriage Auction and it spreads all over the grounds as the local community and out-of-town visitors come together to support the Hand-in-Hand Fire Company in this major fundraiser. The auction is a place where people are drawn together for a common cause. Many have brought items to sell, others have come to buy, and still others are part of the large network of volunteers who make the sale possible. Everyone, including passersby, gets caught up in the community spirit of the day. The vision of the auction is to provide a market for both consignors and buyers, raise funds for the Fire Company, and create a community event bringing all kinds of people together. We are excited that it has turned into a destination for many travelers. Our wish is that the auction will maintain high standards and continue to offer quality items. Our goal, now and in the future, is to make the day enjoyable for everyone. History

The Lancaster County Carriage and Antique Auction began in July of 2000 when Weavertown Coach Shop hosted the National Carriage Makers' Reunion in Bird-in-Hand. Jake King and Elam Petersheim wanted to clean out the corners around the shop and their barns where extra items had accumulated. With potential buyers coming to the area for the reunion, Elam and Jake scheduled a small sale on the day before the get-together. The news of the auction spread by word-of-mouth and 60 other people brought consignment items. It was a successful day and a fun addition to the reunion. Those who attended the sale encouraged Elam Petersheim, a local antique dealer, Jake King, and Paul Stoltzfus of Leola Coach, to make the auction an annual event. For seven years the auction was held at Elam Petersheim's farm on Belmont Road east of Gordonville. The auction grew steadily every year and the sale presently attracts up to 2,500 people who come from all over the East Coast and from places as far away as Texas and California. Three to six auctioneers are busy all day from 8 am till as late as 5:30 pm, taking bids from approximately 840 buyers. In 2008, the sale moved to the Village of Bird-in-Hand on land made available by the Smucker family. Proceeds now benefit the Bird-in-Hand Fire Company. The sale has remained a quality auction with 150-175 carriages sold on consignment as well as quilts, collectibles, antiques, tools and other quality merchandise. Its mission as a good, clean consignment auction selling quality merchandise has not changed. The goals are to continually strive to be fair and ethical, grow the auction by attracting both buyers and sellers, and at the end of the day, have many satisfied people leave the grounds with their pickup trucks and trailers full of quality purchases.

Whether you're looking for just one item or a trailer load of goods, our auction has a wide variety of consignments up f...
06/16/2025

Whether you're looking for just one item or a trailer load of goods, our auction has a wide variety of consignments up for bid! Don't forget that proceeds benefit Bird-in-Hand's small-town, all-volunteer fire company. You can stay at one block all day long, or bounce around to bid on whatever strikes your fancy! You'll find an auction block for each of the following:

Antiques & Collectibles
Carriages, coaches, buggies, sleighs, & wagons
Mini Horses & Ponies
Harness, Tack, Carriage Appointments & Horse Related
Field Rows
New & Used Tools
Shrubs, Flowers & Nursery
Crafts
Quilts
Furniture
Coins
Books (new this year!)

Learn more about our auction on our website:
https://www.bihfire.com/auction/

Our second flyer is now live on our website! If you haven't received yours in the mail yet, you can view the full second...
06/13/2025

Our second flyer is now live on our website! If you haven't received yours in the mail yet, you can view the full second flyer with all of the early consignments here:
https://www.bihfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2nd_flyer_2025_web-size.pdf

‼️🗓️ Save the date! Our annual Carriage & Antique Auction will be held this year on Thursday June 26 and Friday June 27t...
04/26/2025

‼️🗓️ Save the date! Our annual Carriage & Antique Auction will be held this year on Thursday June 26 and Friday June 27th! Hope to see you there! Proceeds benefit Hand-in-Hand Fire Company.

Are you a local historian—or even someone who just loves history? Get ready for these exciting upcoming events!
04/11/2025

Are you a local historian—or even someone who just loves history? Get ready for these exciting upcoming events!

Calling all historians---and bakers! 🍰 LancasterHistory's annual County Founding Day celebration is coming up on Thursday, May 8, and we want you to be a part of it! This year, we're introducing two opportunities for Lancastrians to help us celebrate our community's 296th birthday: Regional History Flash Talks and County Founding Day Cake Contest! Serve up a slice of love for the history of Lancaster and learn more about how you can get involved at https://buff.ly/PKb3yBG. Applications open through April 16.

Boy does this take us back! ✈️ Do these antique toys look familiar to you?!
04/07/2025

Boy does this take us back! ✈️
Do these antique toys look familiar to you?!

03/31/2025

It’s the LAST DAY to snag the BEST price of the year by registering for our 2025 half marathon! Sign up before April to save on what was voted the “ #3 can’t-miss half marathon” in the U.S..!

How fun! 🌽
03/29/2025

How fun! 🌽

2025 Cornfield Banquet Dates

Do you have an especially rare find from an antique mall or auction? This German toy is so rare that it sold for nearly ...
03/19/2025

Do you have an especially rare find from an antique mall or auction? This German toy is so rare that it sold for nearly $50,000!

Tippco automobile with Santa Claus driving, 12½" long, German, bright colors and all-original condition, sold for $48,000 (est. $20,000/40,000) at Bertoia Auctions. Graphics of Christmas gift toys cover this windup car. Provenance includes the Curtis and Linda Smith collection.

https://www.maineantiquedigest.com/stories/bertoias-two-day-event-tops-24-million/10060

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Lancaster is so rich in history! We love learning more about it—and of course sharing antiques that reflect it as well.
02/28/2025

Lancaster is so rich in history! We love learning more about it—and of course sharing antiques that reflect it as well.

02/22/2025

📣 ❗️👋 It’s Chicken Pot Pie Day!

👨‍🚒 Mingle with Hand-in-Hand volunteers as they serve local and out-of-town guests at this home cooked dinner to support firefighting efforts in the Bird-in-Hand community.

🚗 DRIVE THROUGH TAKE-OUT OR DINE-IN
Please note: The take out meal is slightly different from the dining room offerings and includes pot pie, pepper cabbage, applesauce, roll, whoopie pie, and beverage.

⏰ TIME: 10:30 am – 5:30 pm (or until sellout). Take out begins at 9:00 am.

🥘 MENU: Homemade Chicken Pot Pie, peas, pepper cabbage, applesauce, rolls w/ apple butter, pie & ice cream, cold beverage, coffee

💵 Cash or Check only, please
$17 adult • $7 ages 3-10 • FREE under 3
$13 take-out • $9/qt.
Pepper Cabbage Quart $5, Pint $3

❤️ DELIVERY: Complimentary delivery is available in a 4 mile radius at 11:00 & 4:00.

02/21/2025

Feeling hungry? Hope to see you tomorrow for the 31st year of our Chicken Pot Pie Dinner Fundraiser! Get all the delicious details here:

https://www.bihfire.com/pot-pie/

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338 North Ronks Road
Bird In Hand, PA
17505

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