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The "Lucketts is worth hours in a car" giveaway

A few weeks ago, I did a little brainstorming with Heather, the very hard worker and organizational genius behind the Lucketts Spring Market.  (She’s also the vendor Boots & Burlap at the Lucketts Store.  Killer stuff.)  Anyway, we thought it would be fun to partner up on a few giveaways leading up to the big weekend, which is May 17-18, 2014, 10 am – 5 pm.  I usually offer some giveaways on my own, but this year, because we’re partnering up, I have one of the best prizes ever.  Not only do winners of these giveaways get money to spend at The Lucketts Store and at my booth, but they get early entrance to the fair.  Yes.  That’s right.  Thirty glorious minutes to shop before the gates are open.

As Jeff Probst would say, “Worth playing for?”

If you don’t think so, take a look at some of the goods at the market last year…

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Yummy stuff.

This giveaway is the “Lucketts is worth hours in a car or taking my shoes off at the airport” giveaway.  And, I assure you it is!

If you’re traveling a good distance, just leave a comment on this post with the mileage from your door to 42350 Lucketts Rd, Leesburg, VA 20176.  The giveaway will close Thursday, May 1, 2014, at midnight PST and the person coming the furthest wins!  What do you win?

$50 gift certificate to The Lucketts Store

$50 credit at my booth at the Lucketts Spring Market

AND

Thirty minutes early entry for you and ONE guest.  You also get into the fair for free.

How many of you are planning a road trip now?!

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Leave your comments below and we look forward to seeing you there!

Marian Parsons 

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  2. I will be there this year and I am super excited!!!!1
    I would love to win anything for that weekend – sign me up!
    The mileage from Millersville PA to Lucketts is 105.56 miles.
    Pick me!
    Stacey of Embracing Change

  8. 577.02 miles from my door on Lookout Mountain but I will be out of school by then and what a wonderful way to begin my summer vaca! My mouth is drooling over the ironstone and I blame you!!!! You have got me hooked and I look for it every time we (hubby and I) go out looking for treasures for our booth at the Knitting Mill. Please, please pick me! It was my birthday yesterday and that wold be the best present ever!

  11. Well, since I’m in VA already, I’m probably not going to win…but it’s 234 miles from my house in Virginia Beach 🙂

  12. 572 from my door. My husband is out of town that weekend and this is a good excuse for a road trip!

  14. Call us crazy but we’re planning 20 hours in the car !! Lucketts here we come…
    all the way from Allen, Texas !! 1,374 miles !!

  15. 352.61 driving from Southern Pines, NC which is about an hour south of Raleigh!! dragging my husband with me (good idea or not LOL). This will be our very first trip there for both of us! We’re leaving our 3 year old with grandma that weekend (don’t think she’d like this trip :-). We’d be ecstatic to win to say the least!!

  16. The Girls & I Are caravanning down from Sayville Long Island NY ( we have to take two Trucks so we have room to bring back our Treasures) =309 miles 5hrs 8mins 😉 so excited!!!

  17. 897 miles and I’m still looking for someone to make the trip with me. Maybe this could help me get there.

  18. 365.16 I see O clearly will NOT win..lol 6 1/2 hours in the car one way from NY on my Birthday Weekend… Hoping to convince the hubby…

  21. I am so excited to make the trip for the first time this year! Mileage from my door in Raleigh, NC to Lucketts is 310.62 miles.

  22. I would be flying from Germany, so I guess I won’t make the show this year:( Everything looks so awesome. Do you know of any other shows like this one across the US?

  23. 140 miles from Richmond VA , my first time to the Fair and, the day trip is right in the middle of my sons visit home from Miami Beach, but seeing you is worth the day away!

  27. Luckett’s is on my bucket list and has been for a while! I work at a school and it is only 894 miles from me! What an opportunity. Thanks for the chance.

  28. Would this not be the best of all giveaways of 2014 to win? It is tops in my book! My miles will be 597.

  30. I’ve been dying to go for 6 yrs. We moved close enough to go and last year my daughter decided to be born on the day of the sale so we missed it. Now this year we are having her party the day of the sale but I’m sneaking away to go before her party. We are 20 miles.

  33. 711 miles! I know I’m not the farthest away–but I would be there in a heartbeat. I even looked at the calendar and I am free the whole weekend. That never happens!

  37. I’ve never been to the fair but I can attest to Lucketts being worth a long drive!

    I can’t make it this year either so I’m not entering the giveaway..just wanted to add my support. I adore Lucketts.

  40. 323 Miles from Holly Springs, NC…..wouldn’t miss it for anything in the world – well almost anything! 🙂

  46. 146.43 miles from Chester, VA to Luckett’s. It wont win any prizes but its a beautiful drive anyway. Those gals in Allen, TX coming over 1,300 miles deserve a prize. That’s quite a road trip!!

  47. It’s 357 miles from my place in Ohio to VA for Luckett’s. It looks awesome and I would love to come.

  48. My sister and I have talked about going to Luckett’s and have never made the trek because it always falls on a weekend that doesn’t work for us. Not this year! It is only 131 miles from my front door to Luckett’s. We have NO excuse!! 🙂

  49. That chair with the blue background and floral print has photobombed so many of your pictures. 🙂 (the golden sycamore pic) I love it, that’s why I keep noticing it.

  50. I will probably never make it to Luckett’s, but I really love seeing all that you share on your blog about it. If you ever hear of anything like that in Oregon let me know! Also, if there is ever a Milk Paint retailer on the Oregon North Coast, I would love that too. I have never tried Milk Paint, but am working up the courage to order some online. Our Craigs List ads never have furniture quite this lovely. Have fun at Luckett’s everyone!!

  51. I just moved and now I am 65.5 miles away! So excited! This fair wouldn’t have ever been possible before, but now that we are close…

  52. Can’t believe I’m under 50 miles and have never made it to Leesburg, but this would be a great reason to finally check it out!

  53. My friend and I are traveling from Youngstown, OH, 44505.

    We are 283.35 miles away.

    We have had this planned for a very long time! Can’t wait!

    Susan

  54. I live in Honolulu Hawaii and am 4802 miles away! I have family in the mainland and would love to go to this market as there is nothing like this in the islands.

  55. Orange, CA= 2635 miles. We are actually in Kauai on vacation right now…would that count??

    Have a great time at Lucketts!

  56. 611.59 miles for me to come there from Savannah, GA. I would love to shop at Lucketts.

  59. 660 miles from my home in Marietta, GA! I have friends in DC to stay with, can’t wait to come!

  61. I am so bummed that the market is only Saturday and Sunday. My kids sports have taken over my life and they have tournaments on the weekends. I wish they would consider a friday too!!! Just a thought.

    BTW – silly me. I went to the barn sales in MD last Friday – stopped in at Luckettes to visit your booth…I didnt know you had pulled your spot there 🙁 My bad.

    Good luck at Market.

  62. I live all of 17.2 miles away from the Luckett Store. I’m a native of Loudoun County. I’m actually the 5th generation here! My father was born and raised in Lucketts and my sister still lives there on Stumptown Road! I’ve never been to the Lucketts Spring Market but, I’m planning on traveling the LONG distance from Purcellville this year! 😉

  63. I am traveling from Spotsylvania, Va.. Just a short 79 miles but so excited!!!!!

  64. For the first time ever on your blog I am so, so sad! Because, well, there are a LOT of us here in Loudoun County, VA (where Leesburg, VA is located) who follow you loyally; but given the parameters of this contest we cannot participate. Boo hoo! Best wishes to the lucky winner though and ENJOY YOUR TIME HERE AT THE MARKET!! We “Lo Co” residents just LOVE that we are so close. Safe travels for all of you who are traveling!

  65. I will be in Japan(6858 miles as the crow flies) for this Lucketts Market, but I will be there in 2015! I will be visiting my new grand daughter, oh my son and his wife, too.

  66. 100 miles from Mechanicsburg, PA. Looking forward to my first time @ Lucketts!!

  67. Only 146.2 miles for me. I can’t wait! I love this market more than just about any I’ve ever attended and can hardly wait each year to pack up and spend the weekend shopping at Lucketts and downtown Leesburg. I’ll be there both days because we all know the prices get better the second day of the show. Just wish there were a discount in the admission price the 2nd day if you paid the first day.

  69. I’m only about 70 miles away. Too close for the winnings but will be there with bells on. This is my first Lucketts trip. I’m excited!!

  70. I live in Salem, Oregon and am 2343 miles from the Luckett Store and would love an excuse to visit!

  71. I will be coming from Huntsville Alabama 672 miles! Hope that’s a winning number!

  72. Heck yes! I want that! What better excuse for a ROAD TRIP! I am in small town Illinois, Port Byron to be exact – 812 miles. 🙂 Hope to see you there!

  74. it’s 3729 miles to Lucketts from my house… I would so come but I might not want to come home again if I got to go the USA ! I might buy a house as well as a truck load of furniture.

  75. Hi Marian!
    Just over 238 miles for me but I’m counting the days ! Cannot wait to *finally* get to see your awesome booth! It’d be a dream to have a bit of extra cash to spend!

  78. 8570 miles – from my nearest town to Lucketts. I’d love to be there and would fill a cargo plane for my return journey.

    Ok, so I’m not really going to Lucketts but am leaving this comment with a plea for pictures for me to sob and dribble over. Enjoy the fair!

  79. Wow, it will be wonderful, I would love to shop at Lucketts I’m just 1,615 mi away! I live in Denver.

  81. This is So much fun! what a wonderful gift to share MMS. I live in Lake Oswego, OR and it would be 42350 miles away! Road Trip!

  84. I’m really impressed with your writing skills and also with the layout
    on your weblog. Is this a paid theme or did you modify it yourself?
    Either way keep up the nice quality writing, it’s rare to see a great blog like this one nowadays.

  85. I will be there on again this year and bring my wonderful mother with me. I need an extra pair of hands to help me snag more Ironstone from you. Last year, we really enjoyed it so much. It was our first time coming to it and made an entire weekend of it. We decided to do it again this year. Mother/Daughter trip and will be traveling 97.86 miles to get there to see you. Hope we will make some of the photos again this year. Last year was incredible and so very special thanks to you and of course my beautiful Mama.

  86. I used to live in Fairfax a long time ago and still have friends in the area. Now, I live in Texas and from my home I would be coming 1,330.56 miles to visit this awesome market. I would love to win it all 🙂

  87. I missed this big event last year because my mother-in-law died. A death in the family is the ONLY reason I would! This year I am holding two large garage sales and make money and space for my Luckett’s treasures! I am coming exactly 300 miles from West Point, NY. See you there!
    Susan

  90. Thanks for including one of my pictures, Marian! I had a blast last year! It was so fun to meet you, finally, and check out the market. It was definitely a trip I’ll remember for a long time to come! I’m so glad you’re doing this giveaway! You will make one lucky winner very happy! 🙂

  91. I am 213 miles away, but would love to go! My son lives in Fairfax so I could stay with him!

  92. Mapquest says I’m 1287.25 miles from you. I would love to come! I’ve been to Luckett’s store before but missed the sale. I am putting $$$ back now!!!

  95. Only 361 miles…from Wellesley Island, NY……would drive there gladly! A great way to spend a weekend with a friend and find some wonderful treasures. I imagine it would be an easy task to fill my husbands Suburban to the brim with fun things to excite the imagination.

  97. 2076 miles. Been to Lucketts the last two years while living in VA and got hooked. Now I’m coming from Utah!

  99. I’ll be driving a mere 141 miles from Richmond for my first Luckett’s fair. I’ve wanted to come for a long time, and had to finagle a few other commitments that day, so this is the year. I just can’t wait!

  100. Hi Mrs. Mustard Seed,

    I would be driving 231.46 miles from NJ to see you! I wish to come visit the fair even if I don’t win! Congrats to whoever wins! 🙂
    Thanks, Priscilla

  102. Wish I could pick you up on my way, Marjorie!! 2,650 miles from San Diego – says travel time is 1 day and 17 hours. Sadly, I’ll also be missing it!!

  103. 11,529 miles direct route by air according to Google from Perth, Western Australia. A bit far to come though! Maybe another year…

  104. So excited. This will be my first trip to Lucketts, can’t wait! My husband, boys and I are driving 233 miles. I am really loved 🙂

    See you all soon!!

  105. Uh, maybe 30-40 miles? But life is so hectic that Lucketts may be on the B list, no matter how much I love it! Grandchildren, acres that need to be tended and elderly parents that need visiting all may take precedence. But! I am hoping to come and, this year, bring my hubby! He would love it if we can fit it all in! Thanks for the contest! I was at your booth last year but was too shy to say hi. 🙂 Maybe this year.

  107. Making my mother come from Ft Myers Florida this year. I have attended the past few years and have brought her to the store before. She is so looking forward to the Spring Market!
    1,059.2 miles

  108. 391.97 miles from Wilmington, NC to Lucketts. Girlfriends and fun! Can’t wait!!!

  109. Its 369 miles from my house in Buffalo NY. I have never been to LUCKETTS AND CANT WAIT!!!

  110. 159 miles away, about 2 hours & 39 mins… and if I won, they yes, it would be worth the drive to Luckett’s to shop and meet you! Hope I win…

  111. 200.3 miles from Clearfield PA … would love, love to go … what a trip that would be …

  112. Quickest route is 600 miles from Lafayette, IN….would be a fun trip with friends! Wishing I could come but maybe could plan for next year. The pics make it look glorious!!! I am giddy over that pair of mirrors in your second pic ~ would have loved to take them home with me! Can’t wait to hear how it all went!

  113. 290 miles from Greensboro, NC. Been following Miss Mustard Seed for some time now and would love to see Lucketts for the first time. May 17th is my birthday and what better gift than a road trip with the girls. Hope to make it.

  115. Only 26.9 miles for me alone baby!!! But hoping my good friend Peg (131.9 miles from Mechanicsville,VA) and sister Faye (286.9 miles from Towaco, NJ) —who BTW both have larger vehicles than I do 🙂 — are both still able to come with!!!! Can’t wait!!!

  116. I have never heard of this market until this post, but I am scheduling it in this year! (even with the start of my internship the next day! :P)

    Traveling: 182 Miles from Penn State University!

  117. I live is south central Tennessee and EVERY picture you have posted,I have found 2 or three items I have been looking for forever!!! So wish I could be there to treasure hunt with everyone!!! ♥♥♥

  119. Wow, one of these years I am SO going to be there, and you had better make the comp “Luckett’s is worth DAYS in a PLANE” and I will enter! Dreaming BIG… from Australia.

  121. 40 Miles travelled well. I absolutely adore Lucketts! I know its not the longest trip, but I will be the most excited! YES, I WILL BE THERE!

  122. one day, I will make the 7 hr drive from Ohio…..maybe you can be my agent, because I would have to say longer and hit some cool shops.

  124. My husband and I are driving 934.8 mi from Hartsburg, MO. This will be my first time and I am so excited. I can’t wait to meet you. While I am at Lucketts, my husband will be checking out some of the area history.

  125. 540 miles, & 201.48 yards lol to the Lucketts Market from my door here in Meaford, Ontario, Canada 🙂
    I have wanted to come every year since I’ve started reading your blog and all about this awesome weekend! Hmmmm…..perhaps winning would give me the right bargaining chip and incentive for the hubby to cave in this year! 🙂 love your blog! Keep up the great work Marian!

  126. I AM COMING!
    I am travelling from Massachusetts and according to Google Maps it is 426 mi, 6 hours 58 mins in the car. Do I get extra credit for being 7 months pregnant and having 2 boys under the age of 6 in the car with me? I’m guessing that all the potty breaks that we will need to make with throw in some extra milage! 🙂

    I can’t wait!

  127. Around 8 hours from Arcanum, Ohio………sounds like a blast! That area is so neat! Maybe stop at some historical sites as well.
    fun giveaway–love seeing the comments on this post!
    Kara

  128. 1,460.08 miles from Texas! I want to go so bad. If I won the giveaway I would for sure be there!

  130. 648.73 miles for me from Statesboro, Georgia (near Savannah) — according to MapQuest! Would love to go to Luckett’s at least once in my life!

  132. 241.35 miles according to Map Quest. My daughter’s birthday is May 17 so she gets to search for a vintage headboard as a birthday gift. This will be our first time at the Spring Market…looks thrilling!

  133. Wow, wish I could come. Medford Oregon is 2787.86 miles away. Maybe I would have even won if I could attend. One of these days though.

  135. Before your post I had already begun to plan our trip back in January. We are coming from Kentucky and the mileage one way is 606.13! We are staying overnight 1/2 way at the Green Brier in West Virginia. I am super excited!!

  136. 164.43 miles on I-81 all the way!! Hope to make the trip just to visit you, Marian!!
    Just need a travel buddy from North of Reading! Have fun!

  141. You have tempted me because I love a good road trip – especially heading east from the mid-west – however, this is opening weekend at the biggest and best Flea Market in the mid-west ELKHORN. I can’t miss that!

  143. although sad face because I just read you have to be the farthest, I like picking from a hat better. Then people are not unlucky if they live close. 🙁

  144. I would be the sister from NJ that has the bigger car for my sister Deb to bring home all her loot. She has the same last name as me!

  145. Does the Lucketts Market take place only in the spring or does the fair occur in the fall as well? Too late for this one but perhaps we could make another one. I know I would love this one!

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