Holiday Shopping Hot Spots in Lancaster County

During your trip to Lancaster County, get some of that holiday list crossed off by shopping local in the many specialty shops, markets, and family-owned businesses found throughout every part of the area. These thoughtful (and 100% Lancaster) gift ideas are perfect for stocking stuffers you can’t find anywhere else.

Kitchen Kettle Village is a great place to start your shopping spree. With forty specialty shops full of handmade wares, baked goods, and home decor, it’s easy to fill your cart. Your best option is to go with the homemade jams and jellies, especially if you know a friend or family member would appreciate the Hostess Box, with six of the most popular jars of jam. Visit the Kitchen Kettle Village website for a complete list of vendors. 

Since 1894, Wilbur’s Chocolate has been making the signature, silky-smooth Wilbur Buds and other chocolatey. The same recipe is still used today and there are plenty of options for gift boxes, mugs, and sweet treat bundles available for purchase. Take your pick for someone special and don’t feel guilty for gifting some of Wilbur’s famous chocolates into your own stocking this year. Visit the Wilbur Chocolate Retail Store website for more information.

Creatively Lancaster Makers Market showcases a large variety of talented and skilled artists, crafters, creators, bakers, and makers. Find unique art pieces and paintings, one-of-a-kind decor, small sentimental gifts, and much more, all handmade by local residents. The Holiday Makers Market will be open every Saturday from November 30th to December 21st at Park City Center from 9AM to 4PM. Visit the Creatively Lancaster website for more information.

From sweets to ornaments and homemade jams to Amish-made candles, soaps, and lotions, find these Lancaster County treasures to share everything you love about Lancaster County with those that are most important to you back home. Maybe next year, you’ll bring them along!