Lancaster County’s mud sales are in swing, with Bart Township Fire Company holding its event this past Saturday. One of our readers, Lauren Futch, attended, and shares some photos.  The comments below are hers as well. Thanks Lauren!

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Outside auction activities.

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The quilt auction sold over 300 quilts throughout the day.

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The 50th anniversary quilt. I believe it sold for around $1,000.

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There were dozens of Amish boys with wagons.  An Amish friend told me that they use these wagons to haul purchases to people’s cars in exchange for a small tip.

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Some of the young Amish boys with the wagons hauling people’s purchases.

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Crowd looking through the many buggies to be auctioned off.

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Game of “Eck Ball” beginning.

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Watching a spirited game of “Eck Ball” between the Amish and the Mennonites.

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Young Amish boys playing football in a field beside the auction.

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Amish boys line the fence to check out the football game going on.

There are around 20 more of these to come this year.  Read more on Lancaster County mud sales.

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