West Reading's Fall Festival on the Avenue

 
Fall Festival on the Avenue-Saturday, September 20, 2008 1PM-9PM


West Reading will host its Second Annual Fall Festival on the Avenue on September 20, 2008 from 1PM to 9PM.  Enjoy plenty of live music along Penn Avenue as you browse local shops' sidewalk sales.  Many local restaurants will be offering their own specialty foods.  There will be a beer garden under tents set up in the West Reading Shopping Center parking lot located in the 500 Block of Penn Avenue.  Children's activities and much more. 

Beer Garden
Located under tents setup in the West Reading Shopping Center (500 Block Penn Avenue). 
Sponsored by All Star Distributing, Inc. 

On tap . . .

bullet Coor's Light - $3.00 16 oz.
bullet Lancaster Brewing Company Octoberfest Beer - $4.00 16 oz.
bullet Spaten - $4.00 16 oz.
Food
Adelphia Sea Food
Krab salad sandwiches and 1/2 lb of fresh steamed shrimp and drinks.

The Alpenhof Restaurant
bullet Bratwurst and sauerkraut - $3.00
bullet Knockwurst - $3.00
bullet Cheddarwurst - $3.00
bullet Rolls
bullet German Potato Salad Bowl - $2.50
bullet Swiss Salad Bowl - $4.00
bullet Ketchup and Mustard
bullet Sodas and Water - $1.00

Cavanaugh's Downtown Reading Hofbrau
Pulled pork sandwiches, crab soup and crab sandwiches. 

Charming Nails
528 Penn Avenue
Egg Rolls.

Devil's Kitchen
Jambalaya, vegetarian chili and grilled cheese sandwiches. 

Mohnton Navy Yard
Hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza, soft pretzels and beverages. 

My Sugar Shoppe
500A Penn Avenue
Delicious treats and sweets.

Sammy's Steaks
Look for our trailer serving Sammy's steaks, fries, soda, chicken fingers, hot dogs and hamburgers. 

Sticky Wagon
Funnel cake, French fries, BBQ sandwiches, cotton Candy, candy and caramel apples, popcorn, caramel corn, slushies, PA Dutch molasses and cherry candy, soda and water. 

Sweet Surprises
544 Penn Avenue

German chocolate fudge and fudge dipped apples. 

West Reading Elm Street
Selling homemade Ukrainian kielbasa stew
and hot dogs with the best sauerkraut you
ever tasted to raise funds in support of our neighborhood organization dedicated to revitalizing West Reading�s older neighborhoods by creating new homeowners, improving the housing stock, beautifying the streetscape, increasing safety, and involving residents.

Entertainment

Main Stage (West Reading Shopping Center 500 Block Penn Avenue)
 
bullet 1:00PM-2:00PM
Sean & Kate
bullet 2:00PM-3:00PM
The Traveling Sugartown Barracks Bank
bullet 3:00PM-3:30PM
Ken Sloneker
bullet 3:30PM-4:30PM
Future Faders
bullet 4:30PM-6:00PM
Let's Dance Swing Band
bullet 6:00PM-7:00PM
The Niha Haven
bullet 7:00PM-8:00PM
Headstone
bullet 8:00PM-9:00PM
Dirtbag Brigade

700 Block (Located at 7th and Penn Avenues 701 Penn Avenue)

bullet 1:00PM-2:30PM
Grateful Ted
bullet 2:30PM-3:30PM
Blues Factor
bullet 3:30PM-4:30PM
Kermit Ohlinger
bullet 4:30PM-5:30PM
Cloud Party
bullet 5:30PM-6:00PM
Michael Francis Wright
bullet 6:00PM-7:00PM
Smoking Frog and Rabbit
bullet 7:00PM-8:00PM
Will Kiss Trio
bullet 8:00PM-9:00PM
Slightest Chance Band

Look for roaming street performances by Michael Francis Wright and Dwight Gehman. 

Attractions
Kids Korner
(6th and Penn Avenues - South side)
bullet Giggleworks
Story telling and crafts.
bullet Wyomissing Institute of the Arts
1PM Teen acting Ensemble.  15-20 minute interactive and family friendly improv. performances.

Tractor Hayrides
Free tractor hayrides 2PM-4PM.  Pick-up and drop-off location at the West Reading Shopping Center located in the 500 block of Penn Avenue.

Pumpkin Patch
(6th and Penn Avenues - South side)
Pumpkin and gourd painting - $2.00. 

Sunflower Mime
Look for Michelle Wasik as the Sunflower Mime strolling Penn Avenue from 4:00PM-6:00PM!

Visit our Sponsors
(Located near the Beer Garden)
bullet Berkshire Bank
bullet Gage Personnel

The Reading Express
Smokin' Hot Steam Team Signing

Located in front of 700 Penn Avenue.  

Psychic Readings by Erica
Psychic and tarot card readings located at Sixth and Penn avenues. 

FREE Shuttle Bus Service 5:00PM-9:30PM
Don't miss West Reading's Fall Festival on the Avenue or RiverFest!  Park your car and come enjoy TWO GREAT FREE EVENTS!  Pick-up and drop-off location in West Reading at 739 Penn Avenue at the bus stop in front of Kuhn Funeral Home. 

Exhibiting Artists
Designs by Denise Kurtz
Beaded, fused glass and PMC jewelry.

A Little Sparkle
by Kerry Rohrbach

Vintage inspired designs with a touch of whimsy.  Handcrafted jewelry and accessories.  Vintage buttons, beads and fabric used in designs.  Creating jewelry all-day-long. 

Galactic Art
by Burt Aulisio

Original Astronomical and Space Art.  Framed, matted and canvas works for retail.  Creating works of art during the event, weather permitting. 

Kopicki Photography
by Ed Kopicki

Family portraitures in brown-tone or low-key mounted on canvas. 

Mystical Creations
by Tara Helwig

Semi-precious and sterling beaded and wire wrapped jewelry.  Demonstrations of wire-wrapped pendants - custom made to order.  Cool wraps for the neck and body.  Some matted photography.

Pompeii Street Soap Co.
Gourmet bath and body products. 

Princess Creations
by David and Judith Kneeream

Pava shell and silver plated bracelets and anklets, many in various animal styles.  Jewelry adjusted to fit on-site. 

Participating West Reading Businesses
Dragonfly Studio and Gallery
398 Penn Avenue
Stop by dragon fly during Fall Festival to take advantage of a one day store-wide sale and half price body piercing.  Also check out all the great beads on sale for one day only by Sunyata Design.  David Dragonfly will be available throughout the day to talk about tattoo ideas or custom glass art. 

Justin Bortz Jewelers
and Midnight Swan Designs

438 Penn Avenue
Beginning Friday, September 19, 2008, Justin Bortz Jewelers, Midnight Swan Designs will be hosting a very special, very timely art show, featuring the masterful work of the Georgian born artist Niko Chocheli.  Friday from 6:00PM to 9:00PM everyone is invited to an opening night wine and cheese party.  The show will continue for several months.  Niko is donating 20% of all sales to American Friends of Georgia, Inc.  Justin is donating 10% of all his sales to the same cause. 

My Sugar Shoppe
500A Penn Avenue

Delicious treats and sweets.

Charles Hutcheson Fine Jewelry
512 Penn Avenue

10% off any piece from Sarah Graham Metalsmithing.  Selected items at 50% off and Apple Cider Cocktails. 

La Retro Boutique
516 Penn Avenue
Stop by and enter to win a $50 La Retro Boutique gift certificate.  Accepting entries all day during Fall Festival and will draw the winning name on Tuesday, September 23, 2008.  Winner will be notified the day of the drawing. 

Art Plus Gallery
604 Penn Avenue

Face painting, necklace stringing, pumpkin painting, cider and cookies.

Winedown Caf
622 Penn Avenue
Now Open!  Hours: Tuesday-Wednesday 5PM-10PM, Thursday-Saturday 4PM-11PM and Sunday 1PM-6PM. 

Charming Nails
528 Penn Avenue
Egg Rolls.

Sweet Surprises
544 Penn Avenue

German chocolate fudge and fudge dipped apples.

Curious Consignments Company
605 Penn Avenue

Come see the biggest wind chime in Berks County. 

Earth Rhythms
641 Penn Avenue

15% off sale during Fall Festival. 

Celtic Myth and Moonlight
641 Penn Avenue

Offering refreshments plus 10%off your entire purchase for the entire day!

Bella Jules
700-A Penn Avenue

One day Fall preview sale plus up to 80% off summer styles. 

She . . . A Fashion Accessory Experience
715 Penn Avenue

Featuring one day only savings of 20% off entire stock of newly arrived fall fashion accessories. Open 10AM-5PM.

Sponsors


Help Promote this Event!  Click here to download a poster.
 
Exhibitors click here to download a placement map.

Merchandise

Men's Apparel
$10.99-$26.99

Women's Apparel
$15.99-$29.99

Baby and Kid's Apparel
$7.99-$20.99

Housewares
$15.99

Hats and Bags
$14.99

 
Stickers, Magnets and Buttons
$4.99

Event Photos
Click here to view photos from Fall Festival 2008. 

 


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