Fall is settling in across Lebanon County, and the Lebanon Valley Exposition Center & Fairgrounds has a full October schedule. The month covers a lot of ground, from antique hunting and horse-drawn carriages to a festival about aging well and a card show with a Halloween twist.
Miss Morgan’s Antique & Artisan Show: Friday, October 2 – Saturday, October 3
Miss Morgan’s Antique & Artisan Show turns 19 this year, and the anniversary edition brings more than 200 antique and artisan vendors to Lebanon. The show goes on rain or shine, with vendors both indoors and outdoors. Collectors will find early, primitive, industrial, farmhouse, garden, architectural, and salvage pieces, among others.
Artisans are a big part of the show too. They bring one-of-a-kind clothing and jewelry, hand-thrown pottery, rug hooking, seasonal décor, and more. There will also be plenty of food and demonstrations. Organizers have one practical tip: bring your truck and trailer, because you may need them.
Event Details:
- Friday, October 2: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Saturday, October 3: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Admission:
- Two-day pass (Friday): $10
- Saturday general admission: $5
- Tickets are sold at the Main Entrance
Aging Your Way Festival: Thursday, October 8
This popular yearly event used to be called the Lebanon 50+ Festival. It returns under its new name, the Aging Your Way Festival, and it’s still free. The festival is for people going through their own aging journey and for their families. It offers a day of information and entertainment for residents across Central Pennsylvania.
According to organizers, exhibitors come to share useful information about health, insurance, lifestyle choices, and more, not just to hand out giveaways or make sales. Sponsors and exhibitors also want to hear directly from attendees about their needs and interests so they can serve them better in the future.
Festival highlights include:
- Music by the Cedar Crest High School Concert Choir, Rhythm in Blue students, and Steve Barth
- A puzzle contest hosted by the Lebanon County Library System
- Woodworking activities in the PA Tool Library Makerspace
- Painting classes with Katie Trainer (space is limited)
- Therapy animals and pets
- Lifestyle demonstrations
- Raffles and door prizes
- Health screenings and on-site vaccinations
- Health and wellness exhibitors
Event Details:
- Thursday, October 8: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Admission: Free
- Updates: facebook.com/Agingyourwaylebanon
Martin’s 55th Annual Fall Carriage & Antique Auction: Friday, October 16
Martin Auctioneers holds its 55th Annual Fall Carriage & Antique Auction this month. It’s a large one-day sale that draws collectors and people from the equine world. Carriages and sleighs will be sold live and in person, and bidders can also join online, by absentee bid, or by phone.
Items include horse-drawn carriages, horse and pony wagons, sleighs, and two- and four-wheeled marathon carriages. There will also be coach and carriage lamps, holly whips, coach horns, livery, top hats, ladies’ driving hats, stable fixtures, quality books, collectibles, and antiques. Organizers say this is only a partial list. Most carriages come with lamps, which will be sold separately. If you’d like a closer look first, there’s an in-person preview the day before.
Event Details:
- Preview: Thursday, October 15, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Auction: Friday, October 16
- Live in-person sale starts at 9 a.m.
- Vehicles not sold online, plus quality appointments, begin selling at 9:30 a.m.
- Online webcast starts at 11 a.m.
- Online bidding and catalog: martinauctioneers.hibid.com
- Photos, updates, and terms: AuctionZip ID 1891
- Contact: martinauctioneers@frontiernet.net
- Absentee and limited phone bids are available for qualified buyers
- All vehicles and items are sold “as is, where is.” Buyer’s premium and sales tax apply.
- No dogs or pets are allowed in auction areas. Service animals are welcome.
TCG Meet-Up Sports & Pokémon Card Show: Sunday, October 25
The TCG Meet-Up Sports & Pokémon Card Show is coming to Lebanon County. Its last show at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex drew more than 700 attendees. Vendors will sell Pokémon cards, sports cards, other trading card games, and collectibles. Organizers want the show to feel welcoming to longtime collectors and to families and kids at their first card show.
Because it’s October, the show adds a Halloween trick-or-treat experience. Kids are encouraged to come in costume and trick-or-treat at participating vendor tables. It’s an easy way for families to try out the hobby.
Event Details:
- Sunday, October 25: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Admission:
- General: $5
- Children 16 and under: Free
- Tickets are available in advance and at the door
- Advance tickets: ontreasure.com
- More information: linktr.ee/TCGMeetup, or follow TCG Meet-Up Sports & Pokémon Card Show on Facebook
Quittapahilla Audubon Society Bird Seed Pickup: Friday, October 30 – Saturday, October 31
Backyard bird watchers can stock up for winter through the Quittapahilla Audubon Society’s yearly bird seed sale. This is a pre-order sale only! Seed must be ordered by Thursday, October 15. October 30 and 31 are pickup days only, and no seed will be sold on site.
Event Details:
- Order deadline: Thursday, October 15
- Pickup: Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31
- Questions and ordering information: QAS@QASAudubon.org
October’s lineup has something for the antique hunter, the carriage enthusiast, the young card collector in costume, and the backyard birder. It’s a good month to spend some time at the Expo Center.
