Hospice & Community Care will host its 41st annual Labor Day Auction on Saturday, August 30, 2025, and Monday, September 1, 2025. The event begins at 7:30 a.m. both days and is free to attend and park. Presented by Rodgers & Associates, the Auction is a beloved tradition that brings together the community to support local patients and families receiving hospice and palliative care, as well as those grieving a loss.

The two-day event features something for everyone—from Amish-made food to live specialty auctions and thousands of new and used items up for bid. Auction-goers can expect to find furniture, sheds, handcrafted goods, jewelry, vacation packages, plants, original art, quilts, sports memorabilia, used vehicles, tools, and an extensive array of gift certificates and baskets. A raffle will also be held for a chance to win a 2025 Chevy Trax.

Specialty auctions take place on both days. Saturday features the Art Auction, Day of Care Auction, Plant Auction, and Tool Auction. The Art Auction includes original pieces from well-known local artists, along with the debut of the 2025 Memorial Garden Ornament. This year’s Art Auction also includes a rare opportunity to bid on a historic original etching—The Return of the Prodigal Son (circa 1636) by Rembrandt.

At the Day of Care Auction, attendees can purchase a day of hospice care for one patient for $225, providing a meaningful way to give back. Garden lovers can browse hundreds of flowers, succulents and houseplants at the Plant Auction, now held both Saturday and Monday. The Tool Auction will offer a selection of new and used tools generously donated by local construction businesses and individuals.

On Monday, attendees can enjoy the Sports Memorabilia Auction, featuring items from regional and national sports figures and hosted by guest auctioneer and sports talk radio host Eric May. Monday also includes a dedicated Quilt Auction, featuring hand-quilted pieces crafted by Amish quilters, volunteer groups, and individuals, as well as gently used quilts in various sizes.

Hospice & Community Care has partnered with local businesses, volunteers and the Amish community to grow this event over the past four decades. This year, more than 80 sponsors have joined to support the cause. In 2024, the event raised over $1.1 million, directly benefiting hospice and palliative care services and grief support through the Pathways Center for Grief & Loss.

Location: Solanco Fairgrounds, 101 Park Ave., Quarryville. For a full schedule of events, a list of items up for bid or to purchase raffle tickets, visit LaborDayAuction.org or call 717-295-3900.