Hanover Market House Announces 2026 Annual Vendors and Events
Hanover, Pa. – The Hanover Market House, Hanover’s original farmers market, is pleased to announce its annual vendors for the 2026 season. Located at 210 East Chestnut Street in Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania, the Market is open year-round every Saturday from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with extended hours on select Saturdays for special events.
The 2026 calendar of events includes:
- BBQ & Brews* – June 13
- Oktoberfest* – September 12
- Touch-a-Truck – October 10
- Trick-or-Treat in the Market – October 31
- Downtown Hanover Hot Cocoa & Cookie Stroll* – December 12
(*Event in conjunction with Main Street Hanover. Extended hours until 3:00 p.m.)
Seasonal special guests will also visit the Market, offering festive photo opportunities throughout the year. Visitors can look forward to appearances by the Easter Bunny, the Friendly Scarecrow, the Grinch, and Santa Claus. Announcements for special events will be posted on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/HanoverMarket.
Food Vendors for 2026 include:
Apple Country Farm Stand, Aunt Bee’s Candies, Books, Beans & Leaves, Cooper’s Cakes, Deiter’s Country Kitchen, Fairland Coffee & Bakery, Harner’s Bakery, Hughes Meats / Deli & Produce, Luciano’s Italian Deli, PeachLeaf Bakehouse, Pine Valley Farm, Pretzel Lady, This is a Farmhouse, and Walnut Spring Orchards. Market guests may also enjoy hot, prepared meals until noon at Golden Dragon Restaurant and Hughes Snack Bar.
Handcrafted and specialty gift vendors include:
Bizzy Bee Crafts, Christopher Cringle’s, Diane’s Farmhouse Crafts, For the Love of Bea’s Garden & Gifts, Francis MisCreations, Handmade with Love, Hemlock Hollow Enterprises, JNC Custom Creations, Layle’s Little Lovies, Legacy Crafts, Little Hippie Girl Soap Company, M&S Designs, Made by Deb, Sparrow & Bloom Flower Farm, Vintage Design by Elisa, Willowingbrooks Soapery, and XBZ LLC.
Community organizations offering information and outreach include the Eichelberger Performing Arts Center, along with community partners such as the Hanover Area Historical Society, Hanover Little Theatre, and the Greater Hanover Area Fire Museum. In addition, on-site knife and blade sharpening services are provided by Sharp Again – Blade Sharpening & Repair.
Vendor space is limited; however, food vendors are encouraged to apply for rental opportunities. Individuals or businesses interested in participating in the Hanover Market House may find additional information at www.Hanover-Market.com or by contacting the Market Manager at MarketHouse@HanoverBoroughPA.gov.
About the Hanover Market House
The Hanover Market House has been a staple of the Hanover community since 1815. The Market offers fresh meats, produce, baked goods, specialty foods, and handcrafted items, along with special events throughout the year. Learn more at www.Hanover-Market.com or follow the Market on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HanoverMarket.
Borough of Hanover Vision
“We envision a thriving, welcoming community appealing to individuals, families and businesses where best-practices shape delivery of exceptional municipal services and citizen engagement. By providing efficient, high-quality services, we support a clean and safe environment, inclusive recreation, and a vibrant, drug-free downtown for all.”
The Borough of Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania, was incorporated in 1815. The Borough serves the public through stewardship, government, development and improvements of public assets including water/sewer/stormwater & refuse utilities, parks & recreation facilities, the Hanover Market House, the Guthrie Memorial Library, as well as Code Enforcement, Police & Fire Departments. It is governed by the Borough Council, overseen by the Borough Manager, and staffed by administrative, public service, public works, sewer, water, refuse and engineering professionals. Known as the Snack Food Capital of the World, Hanover is home, not only to numerous food industries, but also to manufacturing, extensive metal working enterprises, technology, commercial sales, and services. Hanover Borough offices, located at 33 Frederick Street, can be reached at 717-637-3877 or by email at Info@HanoverBoroughPA.gov. More information is available at www.HanoverBoroughPA.gov.
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Valerie Meyers Communications Manager
- January 12, 2026
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