Back in the earliest days of soap making, our ancestors used animal fats. Today it still makes for some of the best bars of soap! Animal Fats SHOP Lard - Obtained from hogs. Pork fat has long been used in the soap making industry. It produces a mild, stabilizing & super creamy lather. The properties are very similar to Palm and, with the controversy surrounding Palm oil, Lard is a great alternative! All of our lard is rendered here on the farm but it originates from other local farmers. It really does produce a great bar of soap! Tallow - Obtained from cattle (cows). Beef fat is rendered here on the farm but it originates from other local farmers. Tallow produces a rich, creamy lather that is gently cleansing and wonderful for the skin!

Our Plant Based (Vegan) Soaps are made using the finest plant based oils, butters, essential oils and fragrances. Plant Based Oils & Butters that we use in our soaps Soft Oils Avocado Oil - Expeller pressing (cold pressing) of the avocado fruit flesh. An ultra conditioning oil that is rich in vitamins A, B, D, and has high levels of Oleic and Linoleic fatty acids. I love the moisturizing results of this oil in our soap! Castor Oil - Expeller pressed from the bean of the Ricinus Communis, a tropical perennial shrub. It's a humectant, which draws moisture to the skin and creates an amazing lather in soap. There is nothing quite like it! Used in all of our soap recipes Hazelnut Oil - Pressed from the nuts of the Corylus Avellana, a deciduous shrub commonly grown in many countries around the world. It has a lightweight texture and creates a conditioning and small lather. Olive Oil - Cold pressed from the flesh of the Olive fruit. Results in a very conditioning lather- almost always our #1 ingredient in our soap recipes! Rice Bran Oil - Extracted from the bran (outer coating) of the brown rice grain. This is a mild oil that is rich in vitamins, minerals, proteins, essential oils and antioxidants from the Vitamin E family. It can give soap a sheen too, making it look less dull. Hard Oils & Butters Cocoa Butter - A solid, off-white butter that is extracted from the beans of the Theobroma Cacao plant. It adds a luxurious and moisturizing feeling to cold process soap and a stable & creamy lather. Coconut Oil - Cold pressed from the fruit meat of the coconut palm seeds. It probably takes top spot as the most used soap making oil because it produce lovely large & frothy bubbles..... but it is super cleansing. We use it in limited amounts Mango Butter - Pressed from the seed kernel of the Mangifera Indica, a tropical evergreen tree indigenous to India and Malaysia. Adds luxurious conditioning and moisturizing values. Palm Kernel Flakes - Obtained from the kernels, taken from the cracked nuts of the palm tree. Creates a hard bar. Very similar to Coconut oil. This is used in our recipes that cater to those with coconut allergies. Palm Oil - Cold pressed from the fruit of the palm tree. Palm Oil has been one of the top soap making oils for many years but with the increasing problem of deforestation and the destruction of habitats, it has become imperative that we, as consumers of this oil, do our best to ensure that we are not part of the problem. When used, this oil is added to our Vegan recipes in order to create a harder bar. It also produces a very nice stable and conditioning lather. Our supplier only offers Responsibly sourced Palm (RSPO) Sal (Shorea) Butter - Obtained from the fruit of the Sal tree (Shorea Robusta) in India. It has moisturizing properties in soap that are very similar to Shea Butter. Shea Butter - Expeller pressed from the Shea nut. Rich in vitamins and essential fatty acids, this oil forms a breathable barrier on your skin that helps to protect it from harsh elements . High in vitamin and mineral content. SHOP

Find previous Vendor Shows and Events for FarmgirlSoapery here. If you want a list of current events please check our "local vendor Shows" page Looking for current events instead? Click here for current events 2026 previous events Saturday March 21st Spring Grove Area High School Celebrate the Arts Spring Craft Show 9am-3pm 1490 Roths Church Rd Spring Grove, PA 17362 Tuesday March 9th POPUP at Root's Country Market Manheim, PA 9am-8pm Saturday March 7th Lebanon Valley Expo Center 10am-3pm 80 Rocherty Road Lebanon PA 17042 Saturday March 14th Quad State Whiskey and Beer Fest: Shamrocked! 1pm-7pm Washington County Agricultural Education Center 7313 Sharpsburg Pike Boonsboro, MD 21713 Saturday March 28th Central Dauphin High School ***Update 3-25: Unfortunately we had to schedule an emergency surgery for our fur baby- and I won't be able to attend this event on Saturday. Please consider an online purchase instead. Thank you for your support! Spring Craft Show 9am-3pm 437 Piketown Rd Harrisburg, PA 17112 Saturday April 11th Dirty Boots Country Music Festival Carlisle PA Fairgrounds 720 Gobin Dr Carlisle, PA 17013 Tuesday April 14 th POPUP at Root's Country Market Manheim, PA 9am-8pm Thursday, Friday and Saturday April 16th, 17th and 18th Central PA Chainsaw Carver's Festival at Shippensburg Fairgrounds Thursday: 3pm-8pm, Friday: 10am-8pm Saturday: 10am-5pm 10131 Possum Hollow Road Shippensburg PA Sun April 26th Britton Coffee Spring Market SUNDAY 8am-2pm*Park a mile up the road at the Pleasant Hill Fire Company to be bussed to the coffee shop and back. South Hanover PA Saturday May 9th Dillsburg Picklefest 8am-3pm Greenbiar Lane Dillsburg PA 17019 Thursday May 14th *GUEST VENDOR* at Farmer's Market in Hershey located on the grounds of The Farmhouse at the Englewood, 1215 West End Avenue, off Bullfrog Valley Rd near the west campus of Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Open Thursday afternoons from 2:30 pm – 6:30 pm (May to October) Saturday and Sunday May 16th and 17th One full weekend! Quad State Pickle Fest Washington County Agricultural Education Center *you need to purchase tickets for admittance 7313 Sharpsburg Pike Boonsboro, MD 21713 Sunday May 24th Wyndridge Farm Spring Fest 11am-7pm Dallastown, PA Monday May 25th Boalsburg's Memorial Day 9am-4pm Boalsburg PA 16827 Saturday May 30th Mt Airy Orchards Strawberry Festival 8am-1pm 522 E Mount Airy Rd Dillsburg PA 17019 Saturday June 6th Foundry Day *I am setup at the Lakeside Market, and we start early! 9am-4pm Boiling Springs PA 17007 Saturday, June 6, 2026 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM *we start early! Lakeside Market at Foundry Day Boiling Springs, PA Start your Foundry Day adventure early. While I’m not an official Foundry Day vendor, you can still find Farmgirl Soapery at the Lakeside Market parking lot alongside many other local makers and small businesses. After shopping the market, take some time to explore historic Boiling Springs, enjoy the Foundry Day festivities, and spend the day in one of Pennsylvania's most charming small towns. Learn more about Foundry Day: https://www.boilingspringspa.org/foundry-day Saturday, June 13th Upper Adams County 250th celebration Oakside Community Park, Biglerville Parking for parade spectators will be at Oakside Community Park, with a free shuttle service to main street in Biglerville Borough. Parade starts at 1pm. *Events at Oakside begins at 2pm: Vendors, Live Entertainment, Car/Tractor show, Silent Auction, Cornhole Tournament, Fireworks display Thursday, June 18 Jubilee Day 10am–8pm Downtown Mechanicsburg, PA The largest and longest-running one-day street fair on the East Coast, featuring more than 300 vendors, food, live entertainment, family activities, and shopping throughout downtown Mechanicsburg. ***Find me on Main Street, space #77 👉 Jubilee Day Information Saturday, June 20 Lebanon Valley Summer Series at the Expo Lebanon Valley Exposition Center & Fairgrounds Lebanon, PA Join me for a day of shopping local makers, artisans, and small businesses. Update: I will not be attending New Oxford Market on the Square due to a double booking. Please stop by and support 👉 Fiddlestix on their final day in business! Thursday, June 25 Farmer's Market in Hershey 2:30pm–6:30pm The Farmhouse at Englewood 1215 West End Avenue Hershey, PA A weekly producer-focused market featuring local farms, food producers, makers, and artisans. 👉 Farmer's Market in Hershey Friday, July 3- cancelled Stewartstown Night Market ***Apologies, I won't be attending this one after all. Happy a safe and Happy 4th weekend everyone! Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday July 9-12 Gettysburg Bike Week! The Barn Resort Gettysburg, PA Pennsylvania's premier motorcycle rally returns for its 25th anniversary. The event features live music, bike shows, stunt performances, rides, vendors, food, drinks, and entertainment throughout the weekend. I'll be set up in the Vendor Village all four days. *tickets required to the vendor village every day except Sunday. Sun is free entry to the vendor village, but plan early- before vendors start tearing down to go home!* 👉 Gettysburg Bike Week Information Saturday, July 18 Old Market Day Downtown Chambersburg, PA *I am located right off the square, near the food court! One of the region's largest outdoor markets, featuring hundreds of vendors, artisans, food, community organizations, and family-friendly activities throughout downtown Chambersburg. 👉 Old Market Day Information *new* Sunday, July 19 Mechanicsburg Sunday Markets 👉 Market Day Information Saturday, August 1 Ashcombe Farm & Greenhouses Butterfly Day 10am-2pm Mechanicsburg, PA Vendors will be located in the Courtyard with the mini petting zoo, a hair tinsel station, bubbles, and other outdoor fun! *new* Sunday, August 2 Mechanicsburg Sunday Markets 👉 Market Day Information Thursday, August 6 Farmer's Market in Hershey 2:30pm–6:30pm The Farmhouse at Englewood 1215 West End Avenue Hershey, PA A weekly producer-focused market featuring local farms, food producers, makers, and artisans. 👉 Farmer's Market in Hershey Saturday, August 8 Red Lion Street Fair 9am–4pm Downtown Red Lion, PA The annual Red Lion Street Fair features hundreds of vendors, food, live entertainment, community organizations, and family-friendly activities throughout downtown Red Lion. 👉 Red Lion Street Fair Information *new* Sunday, August 9 Mechanicsburg Sunday Markets 👉 Market Day Information Friday and Saturday, August 14 and 15 Dover Olde Tyme Days Tractor & Engine Displays: Vintage and antique farm equipment exhibits and live pulling competitions and a tractor parade. Flea Market & Crafts: Local vendors, arts and crafts, and a large consignment auction. Barrel train rides, hayrides, kids' games, and live music for the family 755 East Canal Road, Dover, PA, United States, 17315 👉 Old Tyme Days of Dover Information 2025 previous events Saturday March 15th Shamrocked! Quad State Beer Festival 1pm-7pm. Washington County Ag Ed Center 7313 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro, MD 21713 Saturday March 22nd Celebrate the Arts! 9am-3pm Spring Grove High School1490 Roths Church Road, Spring Grove, PA 17362 Saturday March 29th Spring Craft & Vendor Show Hershey High School 550 Homestead Rd, Hershey, PA 17033 Saturday April 5th CDHS Band Boosters Spring Craft Show Central Dauphin High School 437 Piketown Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17112 Friday April 18th, Good Friday! Green Dragon Farmer's Market & Auction All day! 955 N State St, Ephrata, Pennsylvania Saturday May 3rd Freedom Valley Church Spring Market 3185 York Road Gettysburg, PA Saturday May 10th Dillsburg Pickle Fest Dillsburg PA Saturday and Sunday May 17-18th , One Full Weekend! Quad State Pickle Fest Washington CountyAg Ed Center 7313 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro, MD 21713 Saturday June 7th Foundry Day 900am-4pm We will be setup in the Lakeside Market parking lot and we'll be setup early! 101 W 1st St, Boiling Springs, PA 17007 Thursday June 19th Jubilee Day! 10am-9pm Downtown Mechanicsburg, PA Saturday June 21st New Oxford Market on the Square New Oxford, PA Sunday June 22nd The LAST Sunday Markets at Allenberry Resort 10am-3pm Boiling Springs, PA Saturday July 5th Negley Park, starting at 5pm! 397 Cumberland Rd, Lemoyne, PA 17043 Lemoyne, PA Saturday July 12th 8AM-4PM Hanover Snack Town Street Fair Downtown Hanover PA Saturday July 19th 9AM-4PM Chambersburg Old Market Day Downtown Chambersburg PA ONE FULL WEEKEND Saturday & Sunday July 26th, 27th 1st Annual Christmas in July- A Summertime Holiday Gift Show Saturday, July 26, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 27, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All Star Sports Complex Gettysburg PA Saturday August 9th 8AM-4PM The Rotary Club of Lititz Craft Show Downtown Lititz, PA Saturday August 16th 7AM-1PM Mt Airy Orchards Peach Festival 22 East Mount Airy Road, Dillsburg, PA EVERY Thursday, every week!, Through the end of August! Hanover Mid Week Market 3pm-7pm 210 E Chestnut St, Hanover, PA Hanover PA Saturday August 23rd Creative Grounds, End of Summer Market 36 West Main Street 11am-3pm Mechanicsburg, PA Saturday August 30th Shippensburg Corn Festival, 8:00-4:00pm Downtown Shippensburg, PA ONE FULL WEEKEND- Saturday and Sunday September 6th and 7th Gettysburg Wine & Music Festival! Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Granite Hill Campground, Gettyburg PA Saturday September 13th Hummelstown Arts Fest 9:00 to 4:00pm Hummelstown, PA Saturday September 2oth Holly Festival Day 8am-3pm Mount Holly Springs, PA Sunday September 21st Allenberry Fall Fest 10am-3pm Boiling Springs, PA ONE FULL WEEKEND- Saturday and Sunday September 27th and 28th Pippinfest 9am-4pm Fairfield, PA TWO FULL WEEKENDS- Saturday and Sunday, October 4th-5th and 11th-12th 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays 61st Annual National Apple Harvest Festival We are inside the 4H Beef Barn on Macintosh Avenue for our 4th year! 615 Narrows Road, Biglerville, PA 17307 ONE FULL WEEKEND- Saturday and Sunday, October 18th and 19th Fall Furnace Fest Pine Grove Forest State Park 1100 Pine Grove Rd, Gardners, PA 17324 Saturday October 25th 18th Annual New Oxford Harvest Day 10am-4pm New Oxford Square, PA 17350 Saturday November 1st Fall Back Wine Fest Boonsboro, MD Saturday November 8th I will be a guest vendor at the Hanover Market House!, A Hanover tradition since 1815 6am-1pm 210 E Chestnut St, Hanover, PA 17331 Hanover, PA Sunday November 9th Ashcombe Holiday Market Mechanicsburg, PA Saturday November 22nd Central Dauphin East High School In the Cafeteria, for my 5th year! 626 Rutherford Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17109 ONE LONG WEEKEND- Friday, Saturday & Sunday November 28th, 29th, 30th! Lebanon Expo Center Christmas at the Expo // A Holiday Gift Show 202 4 80 Rocherty Road,Lebanon, PA ONE FULL WEEKEND- Saturday and Sunday, December 6th and 7th Oaks Christmas Market // A Holiday Gift Show Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, December 8, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m Greater Philadelphia Expo Center! 100 Station Ave, Oaks, PA 19456 Friday and Saturday December 12th and 13t h 2025 Christkindlmarkt at Dill's Tavern A traditional German Christmas market Friday: 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM 227 N Baltimore St, Dillsburg, PA Saturday December 20th Ho Ho Holiday Vendor Craft Show Dover Township Community Building Dover, PA 9am-3pm Sunday December 21st Hollabaugh Bros, meet the Maker event live soap cutting demo! 1230pm-230pm (*but you can find my soap soap display there all month!) 545 Carlisle Road, Biglerville, PA To see a Full List of previous events, please check my Facebook Page under Events Thank you for your support!