Annual Banquet & Scholarship Fundraiser
Thursday, March 12th | 5pm-9pm | DoubleTree Resort Lancaster
This event brings members together to celebrate shared accomplishments, recognize our business community, and raise critical funds for our annually awarded Business Scholarships.
This event is exclusive to Members. Members may sign up guests under their business name.
RSVP by March 2nd Here: https://southernlancasterchamber.org/event/march-member-meeting-annual-dinner/
- Networking cocktail hour with live music
- Launch of 2026 printed directory
- Swag bags for each attendee
- Buffet dinner & dessert (V) (GF)
- Silent & Live Auction by HK Keller Auctioneers (benefitting our scholarship program)
- Country Conjuring Magic Show featuring Erick Hershey with 35+ years of magic experience
🥂Cocktail hour will feature a grazing table and cash bar. Please bring cash to tip your bartender.
🍽️Dinner will be a delicious hot buffet featuring:
- Chicken Piccata
- Bacon Wrapped Pork Loin
- Roasted Seasonal Vegetables
- Ranch and Cheddar Potatoes
- Chef’s Choice Desserts (Cakes & Pies)
- Coffee and Hot Tea Station
This event will take place at DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hotel Lancaster in the beautiful Palm Court
Address: 2400 Willow Street Pike, Lancaster, PA 17602
Parking is complimentary and can be found on-site in the lots surrounding the DoubleTree. You may park in the front (near the road) or in the back (near the chapel)!
Entering building from front- walk through the main entrance and head down the spiral staircase to welcome table. To access the elevator – walk in, make a left, and go to the end of the hallway (past the restaurant.)
Entering building from back- walk through the Palm Court entrance facing the Chapel, and make your way down the hallway to the welcome table.
SPONSORSHIPS HAVE CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT
Email admin@southernlancastercounty.com if you are interested in sponsoring an event with us!
Affordable Marketing as an Event Sponsor
Each level offers meaningful exposure before, during, and after the event through banquet promotions and social media recognition.
HOSPITALITY SPONSOR – $500
– Two Complimentary tickets
– Half page ad in program
– Logo on table signs
– Swag in swag bag
– Fifteen second thank you by emcee
– One shared social media post leading up to event, 1 shared after
SUPPORTING SPONSOR – $250
– One Complimentary ticket
– Logo in program
– Logo on table signs
– Swag in swag bag
– One shared social media post leading up to event, 1 shared after
SUBMISSIONS HAVE CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT
Email admin@southernlancastercounty.com if you are interested in sponsoring an event with us!
Support our Scholarships as an Auction Donor!
DONATE TO THIS EVENT- Commit by Wed, Feb. 4th
View our current auction items here!
Auction contributions are a powerful way to showcase your business while supporting student scholarships:
- Silent Auction Donors – Donate an item or basket valued between $50–$150
- Live Auction Donors – Donate a high-impact experience or service valued at $250+
As an auction donor you’ll get:
- Logo in program
- Logo on table signs
- Swag in swag bag
- Item and business displayed on our event website
- Item and business displayed during the event
- Item and business showcased in social media leading up to event
- One Complimentary ticket (for live auction donations valued at $250+)
An evening of entertainment!
Country Conjuring Magic by Award-winning magician Erick Hershey
Greetings, and welcome to Country Conjuring Magic! from award-winning magician, Erick Hershey. With over 35 years of professional magic experience, Erick blends marvelous illusions with the charm of back-porch country livin’, creating a heapin’ helping of rollicking fun for audiences of all ages!
Erick is based in beautiful Lancaster, PA, and has performed across America from coast-to-coast, as well as being a top-rated international Magic Instructor, and Magic Consultant.
2026 Member Directory & Community Guide Launch
Engle Printing and Publishing has been hard at work designing our 2026 Member Directory. Be the first to see it and take home a copy at our Banquet!
With over 19,000 copies set to mail to homes mid-March, attendees will get a chance to see the Directory cover and take home a copy in their swag bag.
These guides will be distributed throughout the year at Chamber events, at member businesses and through our various advertisers.
View our auction items
All proceeds from our auction items go directly to our annual Scholarships Fund.
Luck of the Irish Kit – whiskey, glasses, chocolate coins, and a variety of scratch off tickets
5 Hours of Marketing Services
Botanical Couples Day Away – 2 tickets to Longwood Gardens, 90-minute hot stone couples massage, and at-home relaxation products from Plant Therapy
90 Minute Mobile Cafe Service for 60 People
Gift Cards to South County Brewing & C’est La Vie
Cozy Comfort Basket
Individual Estate Planning Package
A weekend stay at a charming AirBnB in New Providence (April 24 + 25 or May 15 + 16)
Couples Experience – A mini couples photoshoot, gift card to Jack’s Tavern, and soap & candle making class for two
$500 Value
Gift Basket of our all natural soap products
3 Hours of entertainment with lights and sound
2 Hour warm float massage with add on of lymphatic drainage massage or foot scrub
Social Media Advertising Services
Gift Basket with Joe Swag
Overnight Stay for 2 with Breakfast & Gift Card to MADE Bistro
$230 Value
Thank you to our sponsors!
We are able to keep our ticket costs reasonable because of of these generous organizations.
Hospitality Sponsors
Supporting Sponsors
