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. The 2025 show will include vendors on Broad Street, between Orange to Front Streets, and on Main Street, from Broad to Oak Streets. 
  • What streets are closed and at what time?     
    • From 5AM - 6PM, the following streets are closed to all non-Craft Show vendor 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? 
    • Parking also may be found at the local churches, Linden Hall and businesses that often offer parking for a fee. There will be FREE parking at Evangelical Free Church 419 Pierson Road, Lititz. We will have shuttle buses running from the church to the show starting at 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. For ADA parking, we suggest Linden Hall school by using the entrance off South Locust Street (100 South Locust Street, Lititz, PA).
    • There are four major roads leading into Lititz -- Route 501 North, Route 501 South, Route 772 East, and Route 772 West. Using a GPS device is useless on the day of the show as many streets are closed for the show, so we suggest you throw it in the glove box and follow these parking directions.
    1. Route 501 South - Follow to Newport Rd (Sheetz) and turn left, follow Newport to the 2nd light and turn Right onto Oak Street (Turkey Hill), follow Oak through one stop sign, one traffic light and one more stop sign, at this stop, turn right, follow to next stop and bear slightly to the right onto Locust Street. Linden Hall school is on the left, and they are parking cars for a small fee. This is very wheelchair accessible to the show and puts you at the street section.
    2. Route 501 North – Follow to the barricades at 2nd Ave, you can turn left here and follow this one block and go straight past the greenhouses to the next light and turn right. Warwick High School is on the left, go to the far east end, turn left into lot. You can park here; the Park section of the show is straight ahead down the hill.
    3. Route 772 East – Follow into Lititz, Warwick High School is on your left. Go to far end and turn left into the lot; the Park is just ahead, down the hill.
    4. Route 772 West – Follow into Lititz to the barricades at Oak Street, turn left, go to the stop sign and turn right, go to stop sign and bare slightly to the right onto Locust Street. Linden Hall school is on the left; they are parking cars for a slight fee. This lot is very wheelchair accessible and puts you next to the show on the street.
  • Where are the bathrooms? 
    • Port-a-potties are in front of Linden Hall (212 E. Main St.), next to Matthew 25 Thrift Shop (48 E. Main St.), at the Lititz Fire Company, and at the intersection of Main Street and Forney Drive. 
  • 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 and food trucks 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 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 handmade 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. 
  • Does the Rotary provide stands, tents or help to set up? 
    • Stand-holders 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 6:30AM.
  • What is set-up time? 
    • Set-up time is from 5AM-8AM. However, all vehicles must be removed from the closed streets by 7:00AM. 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 6PM 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? 
    • No, set up begins 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, 618A Owl Hill Road, Lititz, PA 17543
  • 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.