Flexibility can be the key to holding a successful event. Organizers of the Lititz Artisans Porchwalk, which is sponsored by Moravian Manor, realized that when planning this year's annual gathering of talented artists and crafters. "We transitioned to a one-day show in one location and expanded the hours," said Nancy Bradley, who is excited to have nearly 30 vendors registered to participate, 11 of whom are new to the show this year.

This year's Artisans Porchwalk, the 22nd annual, will be held on Saturday, Oct. 2, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Lititz Springs Park, 24 N. Broad St., Lititz. The event will be held in the grassy area between the Oehme Gazebo and the parking lot closest to Broad Street. The park offers ample parking and nearby restrooms.

Bradley, who will be participating in the show for the seventh year, noted that there will be "great variety" in the items offered for sale by this year's vendors. "We will have pottery, gourd art, original watercolor paintings, hammered copper sculptures, mixed-media jewelry, wood turnings, acrylic and oil paintings, handcrafted wooden signs, felted and knitted items, sea glass jewelry, photography, and handcrafted hand bags," she said, noting that Christmas goose feather trees will be new this year.

"Last year we didn't have a show," noted Bradley, who added that COVID-19 concerns made it difficult to find hosts to stage the event as it was in the past in the homes, on the porches, and in the yards of Lititz residents. "We wanted to do it (in a way) to bring people together," said Bradley, who added that she hopes the park will offer space for the event to grow. In keeping with the change of venue, the event has a new logo, which Bradley said reflects both the town of Lititz and the sponsorship of Moravian Manor.

To draw attention to the participating artists, organizers have been spotlighting artwork in Facebook posts. "It's been fun getting the pictures of the artisans and what they do," said Bradley. She pointed out that the original show in 1999 attracted those who worked in traditional crafts such as scissor cutting, handcrafted books, theorem painting, baskets, and wildlife art. "I think our (2021) show reflects more the crafters and artisans that are out there (now)," she noted.

Readers who would like to know more about the event may visit http://www.lititzporchwalk.com or search for "Lititz Porchwalk" on Facebook. Individual questions may be emailed to lititzporchwalk@gmail.com.