Craft Show FAQs

FAQS for Attendees
FOR CRAFT SHOWS ATTENDEES: 
 
  • When is the show? 
    • The Craft Show takes place annually on the 2nd Saturday in August from 8AM - 4PM. 
  • Where is the show? 
    • The Craft Show happens in downtown Lititz. It includes Broad Street, between Orange to Front Streets, and Main Street, from Broad to Locust Streets. 
  • What streets are closed and at what time?     
    • From 5AM - 5PM, the following streets are closed to all traffic - Broad Street between Orange Street and Front Street, and Main Street from Broad Street to Locust Street. 
  • How many vendors participate? 
    • We have about 550 vendors annually. 
  • Where is parking? 
    • Warwick School District Complex (301 W. Orange St) as well as at Bonfield Elementary (101 N Oak St) offer parking and a free shuttle service is provided to the east and south parts of the show. Parking also may be found at the local churches, Linden Hall and businesses who often  offer parking for a fee. For ADA parking, we suggest Linden Hall by using the entrance off South Locust Street.
  • Where are the bathrooms? 
    • The main bathrooms are in front of Linden Hall (212 E. Main St.) and in Lititz Springs Park. There are also bathrooms next to Matthew 25 Thrift Shop (48 E. Main St.) and the Lititz Fire Company. 
  • When did the Lititz Craft Show start? 
    • The first year was 1979. 
  • How does the Craft Show raise money and what are the profits used for? 
    • Each vendor pays a flat booth fee. All money raised goes to the Lititz Rotary which gives it back to the Lititz Community. All of the net funds from these activities are given to over 30 non-profit service groups each year, as well as providing college loans and scholarships to many local students.  Locally supported groups include four local Fire Companies, Warwick Ambulance Association, Lititz-Warwick Community Chest, Lititz Historical Foundation, Lititz Public Library, Lititz recCenter, and Lititz Springs Park, just to name a few.   
  • What are the food options at the show?
    • We encourage you to support the local restaurants and eateries while you shop. There will also be several non-profit food vendors scattered throughout the show. 
  • What if the weather is a concern? 
    • This is a rain or shine event. Please be prepared. 
  • What if I have questions or an emergency while at the show? 
    • If it is a medical emergency, please call 911. Rotary Club members will also be at designated stands at the Oehme Gazebo (front of Lititz Springs Park), Square at Main & Broad Streets, and Church Square at Water and Main Streets. 
FAQs for Craft Show Vendors
  • What types of vendors are allowed? 
    • All crafts must be original. They must be made by your hand or under your supervision. “Crafts” are defined as works made by hand or with the use of appropriate tools, showing imagination and the mark of the craftsperson’s individuality. Items sold must have some type of skill or craft applied to the product and it has to be a MAJOR part of the finished item that defines it as unique. Tying a bow around a wholesale item, gluing a clasp or pin to something, adding a patch to a sweatshirt or putting two or three purchased items together etc. is not considered a hand made craft. Food items are not considered a craft and shall not be sold by a vendor registered to sell crafts. Any attempt to sell commercial crafts, which is defined as items not made by the individual or food items will be immediately removed by the vendor from the booth and may mean elimination from future shows, based on the sole discretion of the Rotary Club. Lititz Rotary Club shall be held harmless for any good faith decisions regarding what is determined to be a “craft”.
  • Do you take food trucks? 
    • We offer a few spaces to local non-profits offering food stuff as a fundraiser and to local eateries. We limit the food vendors as we like to encourage folks to eat at the many local restaurants in Lititz. 
  • How big are the spaces? 
    • They are 10x10. You can reserve multiple spaces. There is not space between the spaces so please be mindful of others and if you need more space, please reserve additional spaces. 
  • What is the price for a space? 
    • Spaces are $155 for a 10x10 space. You can reserve multiple spaces. We do not take a percentage of sales, just a flat booth fee. 
  • Does the Rotary provide stands, tents or help to set up? 
    • Standholders are responsible for bringing their own exhibit, tents, etc. Although we have volunteers to help direct you to your location, you are fully responsible for your own set up of your stand. We suggest having lights or flashlights to help with set up as it is fairly dark until 630AM.
  • What is set-up time? 
    • Set-up time is from 5AM-8AM. However, all vehicles must be removed  from the closed streets by 6:30AM. As folks often start walking the show prior to 8AM, you may want to consider being ready early. 
  • What time is clean-up? 
    • Vendors must clear their spaces by 5PM as the streets will be reopened. 
  • Where do vendors park? 
    • We encourage vendors to park on the side streets. There is also parking at Linden Hall and Warwick School District Complex.  
  • Do you require vendors to collect sales tax? 
    • Yes, all vendors are responsible for collecting sales tax. You must provide your PA sales tax number on the application. 
  • When are applications due? When does the waitlist start? 
    • Please note that most vendors reserve their spot at the previous year’s craft show, so getting your application in early is key. A waitlist application is available here.
  • How are the spots marked? 
    • Spots get marked the Thursday and Friday prior to the show with chalk markers that show the beginning and end of space. For those on the street, there is tape at each space with the number of the space on the curb.  
  • When are show packets mailed out to vendors? 
    • These are usually sent out in early to mid-July. They include your space number as well as additional information. If you have questions, please email our event chairperson. 
  • If I can’t make this year’s show, but want to be considered for next year’s show. How do I do that? 
  • May I set up prior to 5AM Saturday? 
    • Set up does begin at 5AM for all vendors with a space on the streets.    
  • Where do I submit applications to (this is different from waitlist applications)? 
    • Applications are to be mailed to  Lititz Rotary Club, 850 Keens Rd. Lititz, PA 17543
  • How do I get to my spot to set up? 
    • If you are in sections H or N on the street, please take Front Street to Broad Street and turn south on Broad Street. If you are in sections F, G or B, please come north Broad Street by Orange Street. For section C (which is on Main St), please come down Cedar Street. For section D or E (which are on Main St), please come down Water Street.  
  • Want us to share on our Facebook  page that you will be at the show? 
    • Make sure to add @lititzrotary to your Facebook post. Also, consider the hashtags #lititzpa #lititzcraftshow.