10/12/2026
❤️🍂 FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART, THANK YOU! 🍂❤️
What an incredible weekend at the 54th Annual Festival of Leaves! I would like to start out by thanking the organizers of the festival. I don’t think anybody understands how much work goes into this and I just wanted to say thank you for all you all did. 
I honestly don’t even know where to begin expressing how thankful I am forall the love and support shown to Lancaster County Connection this weekend. The smiles, the conversations, the purchases, the kind words, and the encouragement mean more to me than you could ever imagine. As a small business owner, moments like these remind me exactly why I do what I do. ❤️
I wish I could share a bunch of pictures from the weekend, but believe it or not, I got so busy that I didn’t even have a chance to take any! 😂 We were busy about a half hour before the festival even officially started, and the love just kept coming! While I’m sorry I don’t have pictures to share, I couldn’t be happier about the reason why!
A special THANK YOU to my Shenandoah Valley Vendor Alliance family for joining us and helping run the Vendor Bingo game! 🎉❤️ We had SO much fun! It was wonderful getting to work together, laugh together, and bring a little extra excitement to the festival. I’m grateful to be surrounded by such an amazing group of small business owners who support one another and make these events even more special!
A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who came out, shopped small, supported local vendors, and showed so much love to all the amazing small businesses that were part of this festival. Every purchase, every share, every kind word, and every bit of support makes a difference. When you shop small, you’re supporting real people, real families, and dreams that we work hard every single day to make a reality. 🫶
📸 NOW, I NEED YOUR HELP!
Since I didn’t get a chance to take pictures myself, I would absolutely LOVE to see yours! ❤️ If you snapped any pictures of our booth at the Festival of Leaves, or if you purchased something from Lancaster County Connection, please share your pictures in the comments or tag us in your posts!
I’d especially love to see what you purchased and how you’re using or displaying your new treasures in your home! 🏡🕯️☕ Whether it’s a candle, a piece of Amish decor, some delicious coffee, or another special find, I love seeing the ways our products become part of your homes and lives. Your pictures make my day, so please share them with us! 🥰
🛍️ MISSED US AT THE FESTIVAL? WE’RE STILL HERE!
If you missed us at the Festival of Leaves, or if you stopped by and want to visit us again, Lancaster County Connection is always available inside Loose Cow Mercantile!
📍 Loose Cow Mercantile
18 High Street
Front Royal, VA 22630
Come see us, browse all the wonderful finds, and take a little piece of Lancaster County home with you!
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for continuing to support my small business and for making this weekend one to remember. I may not have pictures of the memories, but I sure have plenty of reasons to be grateful for them! ❤️🍂
Shop Small. Support Local. Make a Difference.
With a grateful heart,
❤️ Lancaster County Connection ❤️