Pennsylvania Relief Sale
Pennsylvania Relief Sale
Celebrating Community. Creating Hope.

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70th Annual
Pennsylvania
Relief Sale
April 17 & 18, 2026

FRIDAY, April 17 | 4 PM TO 9 PM
SATURDAY, APRIL 18 | 7 AM TO 3 PM

PENNSYLVANIA FARM SHOW COMPLEX
GIANT EXPO HALL
HARRISBURG, PA

Proceeds benefit Mennonite Central Committee (MCC)

Join Us for the Quilter’s Attic Sale!

Saturday, October 18, 2025
8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Groffdale Mennonite Church
168 N. Groffdale Road
Leola, PA 17540

An opportunity to shop and purchase donated quilt-related items, including cotton fabric, fat quarters, wool, patterns, books, notions, quilt tops, linens, orphan blocks, and more. Join us!

Cash or check only for purchases. All proceeds benefit Mennonite Central Committee - MCC

Learn more about the Quilter’s Attic Sale

Download the App!

The Quilt Auction, Silent Auction, and Coin Auction feature both online and in-person bidding.

Visit: https://pareliefsale.bidwrangler.com/ui

Download the PA Relief Sale app from Apple’s App Store (iPhone) or Google Play (Android)

Donate.

This is your invitation to help us support MCC’s relief, development, and peace initiatives around the world. Your donation will directly support MCC — consider donating today.

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Our Relief Sale

The Pennsylvania Relief Sale features the renowned Quilt Auction, Country Auction, Coin Auction, Silent Auction, Children’s Auction, My Coins Count, Ten Thousand Villages items, artisan crafts and goods, food, displays, activities, entertainment, and more!

  • Bid on handmade quilts.

  • Buy artisan crafts.

  • Shop for goods at several auctions.

  • Eat delicious food.

  • Enjoy children's activities.

  • Donate coins to My Coins Count.

 

Auctions

Several auctions take place throughout the two-day event, including the Quilt Auction, Silent Auction, Country Auction, Coin Auction, and Children’s Auction. The auctions feature handmade quilts, wall hangings, and comforters; unique gift items, collectibles, and art; antiques, furniture, and outdoor items; and books, toys, and more.

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My Coins count

Mennonite and Brethren in Christ churches across North America participate in My Coins Count. Coins collected throughout the year are taken annually to Relief Sales for counting, sorting, and depositing. The Pennsylvania Relief Sale is pleased to be a part of this effort. Join the effort by collecting coins and bring them to the Pennsylvania Relief Sale!

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Activities & ENtertainment

The Pennsylvania Relief Sale has something for everyone. For kids, there are activities and play areas, balloon twisting, and other special events, including a Children’s Auction on both days. For all ages to enjoy, a musical group performs on Friday evening, quilting demonstrations take place throughout the event, and visitors can shop, eat, and socialize their way around the sale.

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Crafts, goods, Food, & More

In addition to the various auctions and activities, attendees can shop at Ten Thousand Villages, Craft Stand, Plant Stand, Quilters’ Attic, New and Used Books, Share-A-Meal, MCC Stand, and more. One of the major attractions at the Relief Sale is the food! There is something for everyone - from homemade donuts and ice cream to soups, salads, sandwiches, and pizza. 

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Get Involved

There are several ways to get involved:

  • Donate: finished quilts and comforters for the Quilt Auction, or items for the Silent Auction, Country Auction, or Quilters’ Attic Stand are welcomed.

  • Volunteer: needs include before, during, and after the sale. Many hands make for light work. It is an opportunity to earn hours that can be applied towards volunteer or service hours for schools, work, or other organizations. 

  • Attend an event: Concerts, Quilt Previews, Heifer Sale, and more! Join us at these events throughout the year.

 

Donate Items

Donating items helps auction sales.

Finished quilts and comforters for the Quilt Auction, or items for the Silent Auction, Country Auction, or Quilters’ Attic Stand are welcomed.

Donations

Volunteer

Many hands make for light work!

Opportunities include: Children's Activities, Craft Stand, My Coins Count, and general set-up and clean-up efforts.

To volunteer, contact 717-208-4152 or info@pareliefsale.org

Make a Donation

Make a financial donation to MCC and note that it is on behalf of the PA Relief Sale.

Through this gift of hope, urgent needs are being met, peace is in progress, and long-term change in communities is possible.

MCC works in more than 50 countries around the world.

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Our Impact

The money raised each year by the Pennsylvania Relief Sale benefits MCC — a global, nonprofit organization that strives to share God’s love and compassion for all through relief, development, and peace. MCC is committed to relationships with local partners and churches in the places that they work.

As an Anabaptist organization, MCC strives to make peace a part of everything they do.

Read about the people and projects MCC supports around the world.

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$17M

Million Dollars Raised

Since the Pennsylvania Relief Sale began in 1957, more than $17 million in sale day proceeds have been donated to benefit the worldwide relief efforts of MCC.

 

1957

Year of the First Sale

The history of the Pennsylvania Relief Sale is filled with pride and gratitude to all of the supporters and volunteers who gave generously of their time and resources each year.

 
 

69

Pennsylvania Relief SAles to Date

The goal of the sale has always remained the same: to create a festive, family-friendly event that CELEBRATES COMMUNITY and CREATES HOPE.