Everything outdoors will be in the spotlight on Saturday, March 18, when the Donegal Fish and Conservation Association (DFCA), in cooperation with Maytown-East Donegal Township Fire Department, holds the 56th annual Spring Outdoor Show. The event, which will also include a pork barbecue, will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the fire department building, 160 E. High St., Maytown.

"The outdoor show really showcases a great variety of vendors," said Brandon Crouser, DFCA president. "We have everything from fishing and hunting to local artists and local companies." The show will also feature presentations from Katie Hollen of the Lebanon County Conservation District, Keith Williams from the Lancaster Conservancy and a representative of BreakLine Charters, who will discuss fishing for catfish. "The big attraction that I'm very excited about is between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. The folks from Reptile Invasion are coming with all of their amazing little creatures," Crouser commented.

The show is free to attend, but all proceeds will go toward continuing restoration work on the Donegal Creek, supporting the club's cooperative nursery and funding its annual kids' fishing derby, held later in the spring. "This is our first post-pandemic show, and we are looking forward to having the community come out and enjoy the day with local talent from the community," Crouser stated. "You can purchase items from vendors, purchase (giveaway) tickets to pick items from the donation table or just enjoy the demonstrations and Harvey's BBQ."

Club member Harvey Schademan, owner of Mount Joy-based Harvey's Main Street BBQ, will provide the barbecue, which will be available as sandwiches or meals. The barbecue is only available by advance purchase, and tickets may be purchased from any member of DFCA by Saturday, March 11.

Not only does the outdoor show highlight a variety of activities, Crouser said, but it is also the DFCA's biggest fundraiser. "We hope we get people to sign up for a DFCA yearly membership as they come in and help support our trout nursery program," he commented. "That enables us to keep stocking these local creeks with trout and put on our kids' fishing derby."

For more information on the Spring Outdoor Show, contact Crouser at 717-538-4370 or brandoncrouser@gmail.com. More information on DFCA may be found at http://www.donegalcreek.org or on Facebook by searching for "Donegal Fish & Conservation Association."