The annual Penn Dry Goods Market, a textile-focused antiques and vintage show with dealers hailing from all over the state and beyond, will be held on Friday, May 16 from 10 AM-5 PM and Saturday, May 17 from 10 AM-3 PM at the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center in Pennsburg.
The event benefits the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center, which boasts internationally recognized collections and research facilities where visitors can explore the history, art, and genealogy of the Perkiomen Valley.
Now in its 12th year, the Penn Dry Goods Market is getting a refresh. At the heart of it all remains the beloved Antiques Show, showcasing a rich mix of antique and vintage Americana, primitives, textiles, and unexpected treasures. Familiar dealers return to welcome old friends, and fresh faces join the mix. Check out the latest list of participating vendors at the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center.
Also continuing is the Historic Textile Lecture Series, a cornerstone of the Market. These expert-led talks dive into the stories behind quilts, samplers, period clothing, and traditional weaving techniques. Each lecture is $25 and includes admission to the whole event. Tickets purchased the day of the event will be $35.
New this year is the Déjà Vu Flea Market, a playful pop-up filled with bargain finds, where visitors can explore a treasure trove of sewing tools, linens, household goods, craft supplies, books, and maybe even a hidden gem or two. Got something to donate? Call 215-679-3103 to schedule a drop-off.
The revamped Café Appliqué will be serving up fresh salads, hearty soups, and grilled fare, as well as delightful surprises, including some Pennsylvania Dutch specialties.
Admission to the Penn Dry Goods Market is just $5.
The nonprofit Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center engages visitors in exploration of the themes of religious freedom, tolerance, migration, and heritage in their own lives and the lives of their families through the stories of the Schwenkfelders and the Pennsylvania Germans of the Perkiomen region — people whose bonds of faith, families, and community tell a fundamental American story.
