70th Annual Pennsylvania Relief Sale
April 17 & 18, 2026
PA Farm Show Complex | Harrisburg
Schedule of Events
FRIDAY, APRIL 17 | 4 –9 pm
Registration....................................................………………………........…...... Open at 4 pm
Food Stands .......................................................………………………....…....... Open at 4 pm
My Coins Count (benefits MCC educational programs) .....…............. 4 – 9 pm
Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) Stand ...................………………...... 4 – 9 pm
Quilt Auction Preview (Location: Quilt Display Area) ........….............. 4 – 9 pm
Children’s Activities...................................................……………………….............. 4 – 9 pm
Mobile Rock-Climbing Wall .................................………………................ 4 – 9 pm
Stories From Around the World..................…………………………........…... 5:30 pm
Children’s Auction ..........................................……………………........ 6:15 – 6:55 pm
Mennonite Disaster Services (MDS) Storm Encounter ......…………….... 4 – 9 pm
(Mobile theatre providing a multi-sensory disaster experience)
Crafts & Goods for Sale ................................……………………….......................... 4 – 9 pm
Craft Stand • Books • Plants • Quilter’s Attic • Ten Thousand Villages
Silent Auction ............................................................……………………………............ 4 – 9 pm
In-Person & Online Bidding
Entertainment (Location: Quilt Auction Area)
Mennonite Children’s Choir of Lancaster .......…………….......... 7:00 -7:30 pm
Weaverland Mennonite Conference Youth Choir…………….….. 7:45-8:15 pm
(Free-will offering collected benefits MCC educational programs in Ukraine)
SATURDAY, APRIL 18 | 7 am –3 pm
Food Stands ..............................................................……………………………....... Open at 7 am
Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) Stand ...........…………………......... 9 am – 3 pm
My Coins Count (benefits MCC Food Programs).....………….................. 7 am – 3 pm
Crafts & Goods for Sale .............................................…………………………....... 7 am – 3 pm
Craft Stand • Books • Plants • Quilter’s Attic • Ten Thousand Villages
Children’s Activities................................................……………………………......… 9 am – 3 pm
Mobile Rock-Climbing Wall .........................………………………............. 9 am – 3 pm
Stories From Around the World..................………………………….................. 9:30 am
Children’s Auction .............................................……………………………................. 11 am
Variety Show: Sharing Your Talent......................………………………........... 1:00 pm
Mennonite Disaster Services (MDS) Storm Encounter..……………….... 9 am – 3 pm
(Mobile theatre providing a multi-sensory disaster experience)
Silent Auction ............................................................………………………………...... 8 am – 1 pm
In-Person & Online Bidding
Quilt Auction...................................................………………………………............ 8:45 am – 3 pm
In-Person & Online Bidding
A Loaf of Homemade Bread..........................................………………………...... 8:45 am
70th Anniversary Quilt Sale ...........................................……………………….. 11:45 am
Traveling Quilt Contributions ......................................……………............ 12:00 pm
(benefits MCC educational programs around the world)
Blessing Bids ..............................................................................………………... 12:00 pm
(benefits MCC educational programs in DR Congo)
Country Auction.............................................................…………………………….... 9 am – 2 pm
In-Person Bidding Only
PRS Commemorative Mug .............................…………………………..................... 11 am
Specialty Items...........................................................……………………………..... 12:30 pm
Blessing Bids
(benefits MCC educational programs in DR Congo)
Coin Auction (Location: Hallway Area) ...............................................………...... 9:30 am
In-Person & Online Bidding
Children’s Activities
Fun activities for children take place throughout the two-day sale with many things to do:
Playing & Exploring in the Children’s Area
Listening to stories from Around the World
Joining the Fun at the Variety Show: Sharing Your Talent
Eating donuts, ice cream, and delicious food from around the sale
All proceeds from the Children's Activities at the Sale will support the work of MCC. Learn more about MCC’s programs.
Click here for a full PDF version of the 2026 Sale Catalog
Sale Info
Directions
Google Maps offers driving directions to the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex. The sale takes place inside the GIANT Expo Hall.
Address: 2300 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110
Admission & Parking
Admission is FREE and includes a complimentary program of events.
Parking is $10 per vehicle and can only be paid for by debit or credit card. This fee is collected by the Farm Show Association, not the PA Relief Sale.
*The Pennsylvania Relief Sale does not permit animals in any venue where sale or sale-related activities are conducted. There are two exceptions:
1) Service animals are permitted.
2) Emotional support dogs or cats are permitted if accompanied by appropriate documentation. In either case, the owner will be held totally responsible for the behavior of the animal.
Hotels
Several hotels in the area offer competitive rates and discounts if booked in advance:
Hampton Inn & Suites Harrisburg North
Crowne Plaza Harrisburg Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Harrisburg East
Terms of Sale
The Pennsylvania Relief Sale accepts cash, check, and credit cards. All goods and services are sold “as is, where is, without guarantee, and are non- refundable.” Buyers are strongly encouraged to examine items carefully, ensure the conditions are satisfactory, and to bid accordingly. Goods sold at auctions may be subject to a reserve price at the sale’s discretion.
All goods purchased must be paid for, picked up, and removed from the premise on the same day as purchased. Select items from the Silent Auction will be available for pick-up at the MCC Material Resources Center (MRC) in Ephrata from Tuesday to Friday, April 9 – 12. Successful online bidders in the Quilt Auction can arrange to have items shipped to them at the customer’s expense; refer to page 24. These terms of sale are subject to change.
If able, paying with cash or check avoids credit card fees charged to the Pennsylvania Relief Sale – that means more money in net proceeds that can be donated to Mennonite Central Committee (MCC). Checks can be made payable to: PA Relief Sale
Thank you for your support!
Service Animals Policy
The Pennsylvania Relief Sale does not permit animals in any venue where sale or sale-related activities are conducted. There are two exceptions:
1. Service animals are permitted.
2. Emotional support dogs or cats are permitted if accompanied by
appropriate documentation. In either case, the owner will be held totally responsible for the behavior of the animal.
Crafts, Gifts, & Food!
Attendees can shop at Ten Thousand Villages, Craft Stand, Quilters’ Attic, MCC Stand, Plant Stand, and other stops throughout the sale to support MCC! Bring your wallet. :)
One of the major attractions at the Pennsylvania Relief Sale is the FOOD! There is something for everyone - from homemade donuts, apple dumplings, and ice cream to soups, salads, and sandwiches. Saturday morning features breakfast items, fair trade coffee and tea, smoothies, juices, and so much more to start the day! Come hungry to this two-day event. :)
