YORK, Pa. — Editor's note: The above video is from Oct. 23, 2023.
Vintage lovers will flock to York next month for the largest-yet 717 Vintage Fest.
The vintage-only vendor market boasts a plethora of clothing, furniture, jewelry, accessories, pop culture artifacts, music and more from every decade. May's Fest will feature vintage stores and independent vendors from eight different states.
Previously, the Vintage Fest was held at New York Wire Works. It outgrew that space in just a few years, leading organizers to move the Fest to Horticultural Hall in the York Expo Center. That's just one of the changes taking place in 2024.
"We're thrilled to offer early entry tickets for 717 Vintage Fest for the first time," said Jessica Weikert, Founder of 717 Vintage Fest. "Historically, there has been a long line waiting for the doors to open, so we’re excited about this new addition to the event. With limited quantities available, we encourage attendees to secure their tickets early to guarantee their spot at this must-attend event."
Organizers say to visit the Eventbrite page for early entry tickets, which cost $15 and allow access to the Fest an hour before the event begins. The latest information and updates can also be found on Eventbrite.
The first 717 Vintage Fest of 2024 will be held May 4-5. Saturday's hours are 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday's are 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The 717 Vintage Fest first took place in November 2021, and the concept has grown in popularity since then. Originally just once a year, organizers began holding multiple Vintage Fests per year starting in 2023. There were three in 2023 and two scheduled in 2024, with the second set to take place November 9 - 10.