Green Dragon Market 25
The Green Dragon Market features over 400 local growers, merchants and craftsmen so it is no surprise that thousands of area shoppers have visited this local attraction weekly since 1932 to do their shopping. After our visit, we depart for East Earl, Pennsylvania. Upon our arrival, we enjoy a delicious smorgasbord lunch at Shady Maple Smorgasbord.
October 3, 2025 (Friday)
Green Dragon Market
& Lunch at Shady Maple
Ephrata, Pennsylvania
As the rooster crows to announce the start of a new day, the Green Dragon Market comes alive every Friday morning in the little country town of Ephrata, Pennsylvania in Lancaster County. The Green Dragon Market features over 400 local growers, merchants and craftsmen so it is no surprise that thousands of area shoppers have visited this local attraction weekly since 1932 to do their shopping. Located on a thirty-acre site in the heart of the Pennsylvania Dutch Country, the market is now one of the largest Farmers Markets in the area, and offers visitors the choice of shopping indoors or outdoors. With 7 large market buildings and many other small shops, the Green Dragon merchants offer everything from “soup to nuts”. There is a local saying, “if you can’t buy it at the Green Dragon, it chust ain’t for sale”. After our visit, we depart for East Earl, Pennsylvania. Upon our arrival, we enjoy a delicious smorgasbord lunch at Shady Maple Smorgasbord. After lunch visit the Shady Maple Gift Shop which features over 20,000 square feet of unique gift items, collectibles, dolls, Fenton Glassware, accessories, Amish crafted oak furniture, baskets, and much, much more! Bring along a cooler and take home some Pennsylvania Dutch foods, fresh baked breads, meats, soups, and salads made fresh daily. Note: Please make sure you are an able walker before booking onto this trip. Wear comfortable walking shoes. This trip is not suitable for people who have trouble with mobility!
Day 1
As the rooster crows to announce the start of a new day, the Green Dragon Market comes alive every Friday morning in the little country town of Ephrata, Pennsylvania in Lancaster County. The Green Dragon Market features over 400 local growers, merchants and craftsmen so it is no surprise that thousands of area shoppers have visited this local attraction weekly since 1932 to do their shopping. Located on a thirty-acre site in the heart of the Pennsylvania Dutch Country, the market is now one of the largest Farmers Markets in the area, and offers visitors the choice of shopping indoors or outdoors. With 7 large market buildings and many other small shops, the Green Dragon merchants offer everything from "soup to nuts". There is a local saying, "if you can't buy it at the Green Dragon, it chust ain't for sale". After our visit, we depart for East Earl, Pennsylvania. Upon our arrival, we enjoy a delicious smorgasbord lunch at Shady Maple Smorgasbord. After lunch visit the Shady Maple Gift Shop which features over 20,000 square feet of unique gift items, collectibles, dolls, Fenton Glassware, accessories, Amish crafted oak furniture, baskets, and much, much more! Bring along a cooler and take home some Pennsylvania Dutch foods, fresh baked breads, meats, soups, and salads made fresh daily. Note: Please make sure you are an able walker before booking onto this trip. Wear comfortable walking shoes. This trip is not suitable for people who have trouble with mobility!
LL=Lunch
October 3, 2025 (Friday)
Green Dragon Market & Shady Maple
& Lunch at Shady Maple Smorgasbord
Ephrata, Pennsylvania
Price: $135.00
Deposit: $25.00/PP
Balance Due: August 20, 2025
Depart Return
Gunther 8:00 AM 7:30 PM
White Marsh 8:45 AM 6:45 PM
Parkton 9:30 AM 6:00 PM
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address | Contact Details | Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunther Charters | Gunther's - 7443 Shipley Ave. Harmans, MD (GPS) Lot C off of Shipley Ave. | View | |
| Parkton | I-83 at Exit 27 Mt. Carmel Road | View | |
| White Marsh | White Marsh Park and Ride 8476 Honeygo Blvd., White Marsh, MD (refer to GPS) | View |
