YORK, Pa. — Editor's note: The above video is from Oct. 22, 2023.
A unique, nostalgia-filled shopping experience is returning to York for one more weekend this year.
717 Vintage Fest will hold its last pop-up of 2024 this weekend at the York Expo Center. Vendors and shoppers from surrounding communities and five different states will come together for two days of antique heaven.
"We're thrilled to provide a space where vintage lovers can come together to find one-of-a-kind treasures and truly experience the nostalgia of past decades," said Jessica Weikert, organizer of 717 Vintage Fest, in a press release. "With two full days of shopping, exploring, and discovering, we encourage attendees to shop both days and plan an overnight stay to ensure they don’t miss a thing!"
The event has garnered praise as “a vintage dreamland” and “a must for your bucket list,” making it one of the most anticipated and talked-about vintage events in the region, organizers said. From 1920s glam to iconic Y2K pieces, attendees can find unique treasures from every decade to update a wardrobe or add something special to a dream home.
The Festival also celebrates women entrepreneurs and small business owners. It brings together vendors from all over to help each other find success—and maybe even their next great business venture.
“The majority of business owners are female, so I feel very empowered by my community, and I consider myself very lucky to be in such a like-minded, positive group of people,” Weikert said at a pop-up last October.
The Fest will be held at Horticulture Hall in the York Expo Center, found at 334 Carlisle Ave. in York, from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9 and 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 10. Shoppers who are too enthusiastic to wait for general admission can also purchase an early entry ticket for Saturday to get into 717 Vintage Fest an hour early, at 10 a.m.
Complimentary parking is available at the Expo Center.