2025 (28th Annual) PA DRUM SHOW DATE : NOT YET ANNOUNCED
The 27th Annual Pennsylvania Drum Show is BACK this Fall! Founded in 1995 by Jack Lawton (Lawton Drum Company), this is the 2nd longest running drum show in the country! Last year, with Jack’s blessing and support, Drums Etc (The Drummer’s Pro Shop) took on the responsibility of organizing the event and moved it to the Lancaster/Lititz area.
This year’s show is located at the venue Mickey’s Black Box on the ROCK LITITZ
campus where the world’s biggest artists construct their stages/lighting/sound
reinforcement before going on tour.
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 bring their own equipment to sell 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.
LEARN
At 5PM Ed Toth (The Doobie Brothers, Vertical Horizon) will be hosting the grand finale: An Epic Drum Clinic on the 2nd Floor! You don’t want to miss it! Don’t worry, you’ll still have an hour after the performance to meet Ed and do some last-minute shopping!
From 1-4PM Drum Key Podcast will be conducting interviews with professional drummers in the event space on the 2nd floor. Host Cory Rosen (The Story Podcast) will guide conversations with experienced performers and recording artists (Q&A participation encouraged).
PLAY
At 2PM The Love Drums (west African style hand drumming group) will be performing out front. At 3PM the year’s largest drum circle event will be held in the same space! Although Drums Etc sponsors the circle and provides drums and limited seating, it is encouraged that you bring your own drum and chair for the event!
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 alist of raffle sponsors will be released before the event. Winners of the raffle prizes will be announced immediately following the drum clinic (~6PM).
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 sweet treats for sale out front courtesy of Blue Stone Bakery.
Okay, so which ticket is right for you?
VIP Early Access ($25)
This ticket gets you first crack at all the amazing gear before the masses arrive. This ticket grants you 1 hour of extra time (Noon-1PM) to walk the show floor, find the rarest items, and make purchases. VIP tickets are limited to only 100 attendees. This is perfect for serious collectors and/or folks looking for a less crowded experience.
General Admission ($15)
This ticket provides youwith the classic drum show experience! All special events, clinics and performances take place within the 1-7PM times, so you won’t miss out on any of the fun!
P.S. We are absorbing all the TicketMaster fees! Don’t Worry! That $15 ticket is actually just $15!
