June 2021 Issue

Page 8 June 2021 EAST COAST EQUESTRIAN Lancaster County, PA is synonymous with picturesque farmlands, but once a year the volunteer fire company of Bird-in-Hand, PA transforms those sleepy fields to a bustling marketplace during their annual fundraiser, the Lancaster County Carriage & Antique Auction. The live auction event is held under several open-air tents hous- ing over 400 volunteers, 6 auction blocks, over 450 sellers, and an average of 4,000 eventgoers from 27 states and 3 countries. Proceeds benefit the Hand-in-Hand Fire Company, an all-volunteer station serving part of Lancaster County. Now in its 21st year, the auction is known for its selection of horse-drawn carriages, equine ac- cessories, antiques, furniture, quality crafts, flowers and shrubbery, and miniature horses and ponies. Among the exceptional selec- tion of items on sale, eventgoers will also find an abundant sense of Lancaster County Carriage Auction to Be Held June 24-25 community, good food, and many fine folks who are quick with a helping hand and a smile. “The auction is a place where people are drawn together for a common cause,” said Jake King, Lancaster County Carriage &An- tiqueAuction organizer. “We always want to create a sense of community and an environment where everyone is welcome, and everyone is invited to join in on the fun. At the end of the day, we hope you’ll have found a new treasure. And we hope you leave knowing how much your sup- port positively impacts our commu- nity and volunteer fire company.” Lancaster County Carriage & AntiqueAuction takes place on June 24, 3 – 8 pm and June 25, 8 am – 6 pm. Apre-auction catalog will be re- leased in early June with a highlight of items that will be sold. For more information visit birdinhandauction. com and follow along on Facebook for new item listings and event updates: BirdinHandAuction. Visit us online at www.eastcoastequestrian.net