After a year off in observance of COVID-19 restrictions and concern for the safety of local residents, the St. Luke's United Church of Christ (UCC) Spring Thing Bazaar will return in May. This year's event will be a two-day festival, which combines a chicken barbecue with a yard sale, a vendor sale, haircuts, an activity for children, and food.
The 2021 Spring Thing will be held on Friday, May 14, and Saturday, May 15, at the church, 222 N. Broad St., Lititz. On May 14, the event will open at 8 a.m., and on May 15, it will run from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Up to 40 yard sale, craft, and home business vendors will line the church parking lot, with a car parked between each vendor space. Granny's Attic, which will feature donated items, will be open throughout the event. "(Granny's Attic) is a flea market," said pastor James Haun. Jane Markert, who is co-chairing this year's bazaar with Amy Adams, noted that Granny's Attic will feature some gently used clothing.
On May 14, beverages and hot dogs will be offered for sale, and on May 15, chicken barbecue dinners, which will include a half-chicken, a baked potato with butter, applesauce, and chips or pretzels, will be available. Tickets for the barbecue meal may be purchased in advance at the church office and on Saturday until sold out. Readers who have questions about the tickets or the bazaar may call the office at 717-626-7100. The Spring Thing Cafe will give visitors a place to sit and eat. Pretzels for the event will be provided by Lititz Mayor Tim Snyder, and chips will be provided by Diffenbach's.
A coloring contest for children, to be held only on May 15, is being organized by church member Timmy Otter. Hay rides will be offered on May 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Haun, who is a certified barber, will give haircuts, along with church member Mary Kay Garner, who is a licensed hairdresser. Each year, the two team up to provide cuts and trims by donation during the event.
Live music at the bazaar will be provided by Clyde Spangler, who will play his electric guitar. Organizers reported that Spangler is known for playing upbeat Christian music.
Some of the funds raised by the Spring Thing are used to help members of the community. This year, organizers will donate a percentage either to a family in need or to a local organization.
Markert noted that to keep the event safe for all who attend, visitors are asked to wear masks and practice social distancing.
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