2025 Pennsylvania DRUM SHOW : SUNDAY NoVEMBER 23rd (11/23/25)
The Pennsylvania Drum Show is BACK for the Fall of 2025! This Marketplace, Showcase and Community Event is celebrating its 28th year and will host the largest number of vendors and attendees to date. Founded by Jack Lawton (Lawton Drum Company) in 1995, this is the 2nd longest running drum show in the country! Drums Etc (The Drummer’s Pro Shop) now organizes & hosts the event. Established as a vintage drum show, the event has a core following by drum collectors, historians and artisans. Drums Etc has elevated the show to additionally showcase new merchandise through the participation of the most influential drum manufacturers & distributors in the world.
WHERE:
This year’s show is located at the venue Mickey’s Black Box on the ROCK LITITZ campus where the world’s biggest musicians & touring bands construct their stages/lighting/sound reinforcement before going on tour. 101 Rock Lititz Blvd. Lititz, PA 17543
SHOP
This show will feature vendors from all over the East coast displaying collections, introducing inventions, and selling drums and drum related accessories. These shows attract drum enthusiasts and feature an assortment of rare vintage pieces. In addition, Drums Etc has recruited many “big-name” drum and cymbal manufacturers to attend the show to display the latest gear and offer support and guidance to attendees!
SELL
Drummers are also encouraged to sell their own equipment in the consignment section! Each item must have an official drum show Tag for entry. Consignment Tags will be for sale at the event as follows: ($5 per snare/cymbal etc) ($20 per drum set) There is a 5-Tag limit for attendees.
[Note: Due popularity of the consignment marketplace, the consignment section will be outdoors in front of the event building. This area is covered from above by a porte cochere. Event admission is not required for participation. Facilitating sales is the responsibility of the seller; However, event staff will assist in merchandising and set up.]
Vendor booths will be available until the event space sells out. Since taking over organizing the show in 2023, booth space has sold out every year months in advance. Call Drums Etc. (717-394-3786) for availability and waitlist information.
LEARN
Throughout the day there will be educational opportunities (Details TBA 8/25) in addition to a grand finale drum clinic (Details TBA 8/25).
PLAY
In addition to having the opportunity to demo gear in the marketplace all day, there will be a chance to collaborate with other drummers and play. (Details TBA 8/25)
WIN
Did we mention the Raffle? Every attendee gets a FREE ticket and a chance to win prizes including a Drum Set, Cymbals, Snare Drums and More! Specific prize details and a list of raffle sponsors will be released before the event. Winners of the raffle prizes will be announced immediately following the drum clinic (~6PM). Must Be Present to Win
EAT
This is a road-trip-worthy event that lasts all day! What about food? For those who hang out all day, Mickey’s Black Box has you covered! The bar and concession stand will be offering an assortment of your favorite drinks and meals for purchase from Noon 6PM. In addition, there will be additional options for sale out front courtesy of other vendors (Details TBA 8/25)
Okay, so which ticket is right for you?
(Details TBA 8/25)
