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West Reading will host its Sixth
Annual Fall Festival on the Avenue on Saturday, September 15th from 12PM to 9PM. Enjoy plenty of live music along Penn
Avenue and browse local shops' sidewalk sales. Many local
restaurants will be offering their own specialty foods. There
will be a beer garden set up in the 500 Block of Penn Avenue of
Penn Avenue. Children's activities and much more. The 400, 500, 600 & 700 blocks of Penn Avenue to
traffic to make the event more pedestrian friendly.
Help promote this event!
Click here
to download a poster to hang in your business.
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GOOD
FOOD
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Each year West Reading's talented
chefs prepare festive seasonal foods for the event.
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Delish
426 Penn Avenue
Free cupcake samples.
Rita's Italian Ice
Sinking Spring, PA
Serving our famous Italian ice in the 400 Block of Penn
Avenue.
Marliscious
Reading, PA
Warm
Strudels! Look for our booth located in the 500 Block of Penn
Avenue!
Benchwarmers Coffee Company
West Lawn, PA
Look for our booth
located in the 500 Block of Penn Avenue!
THIS WEEKEND ONLY: While at our stand receive $1.00 off
any Hot Coffee or Cold Brew Beverages. Regular price is $2.00
per cup of Hot Coffee or Cold Brew. "Like"
Benchwarmers Coffee Company on Facebook or sign up for
our
email newsletter. Featuring a variety of coffee blends,
single origin coffee, decaf coffee, and our French Roast Cold
Brew.
Chef
Alan�s American Bistro
525 Penn Avenue
BBQ & lemonade stand.
Snyder's Concessions
Located at Sixth & Penn Avenues
Funnel cake, pulled pork, burgers, French fries, ham &
cheese on a pretzel roll, caramel apples, cotton candy, soda,
and water.
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Say Cheese! Restaurant & Cheese
600 Penn Avenue
Cheese bites, unique grill cheese sandwiches, and tomato soup.
West Reading
Tavern
606 Penn Avenue
The original oyster and chowder bar! Featuring the Dave Mell
Blues duo from 9:30PM to midnight.
Papillon Brasserie
615 Penn Avenue
"COQ-tober-fest"
Winedown Caf� and Wine
Bar
622 Penn Avenue
Open at noon, come in and enjoy all your favorites! Hot dog bar
with great gourmet fixings!
Winedown Caf�
at Haut�
Chocolate Caf�
711 Penn Avenue
Stop by our street wine bar and grab some great wines paired
with an awesome dessert!
Yoga Inlet
734 Penn Avenue
Tea tasting! |
LOCAL BEER
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The beer tent will be located in the
500 Block of Penn Avenue. This year's brews include
Yuengling Oktoberfest,
Lancaster Brewing Company's Oktoberfest,
Spaten Oktoberfest,
Stoudts Heifer-in-Wheat,
Evil Genius Beer Company's Chocolate Pumpkin Porter. Also
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LIVE MUSIC
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Live entertainment stage located adjacent to the beer garden in the 500 Block of Penn
Avenue.
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12:30PM |
The Mornings
1:30PM |
Hillbilly Shakespeare
2:30PM |
The Great Unknown
3:30PM |
Chris
Kasper 4:45PM |
Chelsea
Sue Allen 6:00PM |
Philadelphia Jug Band
7:15PM |
The Barren Wells
Booking |
Moonlight Forest Productions |
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ARTISTS
Thank you to vendors
who submitted applications by the August 3rd deadline.
Unfortunately we are no longer able to accept additional
applicants.
Please watch our website for 2013 event deadlines.
Exhibitors
click here for setup locations and instructions.
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A Little Sparkle by Kerry Rohrbach
Reading, PA
Handmade vintage inspired
jewelry designs with a touch of whimsy. Stop by to see jewelry
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Marlene Book
Sinking Spring, PA
Materials include oil and acrylic on canvas and some watercolor
paper. Techniques range from representational to abstract.
Painting primarily done with brushes. Palette knives used to
create depth, impact and dimension. Portraits, still life and
landscapes. |
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Conestoga Creek Natural Products by Mike Keller
Lititz, PA
Redware and
stoneware glazed clay. All works are handmade by the artist
using a variety of tools to make/manipulate wheel thrown and
hand built pieces. |
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Cottage Gate Collectibles by Kim Soroko
Denver, PA
Affordable handcrafted jewelry
including necklaces, bracelets, earrings, ankle bracelets,
ornaments, and more... |
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D's Sparkling
Gemz
Mohnton, PA
Handmade jewelry, baskets, flower
arrangements, and wood work. |
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Ebru RichSilk Designs
Morton, PA
Create your own one-of-kind hand
marbled scarf. Participants can create their own 15" x 72"
scarf using a 15th century ebur/Turkish marbling technique.
Check out our product line of silk scarves. |
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Folk Carvings by Patricia
Cobb
Emmaus, PA
Each piece has been uniquely hand
carved and inspired by the wood. Demonstrating artist, using
only hand tools to create a variety of santas, angels, mermaids,
etc. The carvings are finished with a whimsical, painted
personal touch. |
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Forever Flaunt
Mohnton, PA
Unique handmade jewelry with
semiprecious stones, gemstones, sterling silver, etc. |
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Greenwood Creations & Occasions by Michelle Greenwood
Glen Burnie, MD
Hand-burned
pyrography on wood, primarily household goods such as utensils,
trivets and frames. |
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Heather Foust
West Lawn, PA
Mixed
Media paintings made with Acrylic Paint, Paper, Ink, Pencil and
lots of Embellishments. Original work at on display at Hello
Bluebird.
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Handmade Jewelry by Vicki
Reading, PA
Handmade beaded jewelry using precious and semi-precious
gemstones, pearls, and precious metals. |
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Industrial Funk
Kutztown, PA
Found tool and hardware pieces
combined with stone, glass, bone, and vintage beads to create
jewelry that is fun, funky, and elegant. Find something for all
tastes and all sorts of occasions. |
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Karen Trimble
Fine Art
Baltimore, MD
Traditional still life/ archival materials. Still life is like a
stage set: the objects are as characters. There is stillness and
movement, the play of light and shade, lyric story telling,
color and music. |
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Keown Studio
Lancaster, PA
Handcrafted polymer clay jewelry,
salvaged jewelry, handmade cards, tote bags, and purses made
from recycled clothing. |
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Logos Photography
Litiz, PA
Framed and matted photographs. |
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MB Jewelry Designs by Mary Beth Nardy
Aston, PA
Designs inspired by nature, using
metal smithing techniques combined with natural gemstones and
pearls to create unique pendants and bracelets. Wire wrapping
and chainmaille techniques incorporated to create delicate
necklaces and bracelets which can be used to compliment the
pendants or stand alone.
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M.D.
Becker
Kutztown, PA
Featuring photography from the
Reading/Kutztown area. |
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Personal Turnings by Mark Hoffman
Fleetwood, PA
Unique
and useful items turned on a lathe mixing, wood, antler, and
stone.
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Willow Street Pictures
West Lawn, PA
Contemporary fine art portraits which
capture the inner beauty and connection between the people and
animals photographed. Images are printed on fine art water
color paper and framed in house.
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SHOPPING
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Vertigo Music
449 Penn Avenue
Hosting the
Reading Derby Girls. Stop by to buy records, meet the roller
derby ladies, and donate to a cause!
Flowers by Audrey Ann
510 Penn Avenue
Fall sale event.
Holistic Skateshop
516 Penn Avenue
Game of skate tournament along Penn Avenue. Winner gets a prize
package from Holistic Skateshop.
Sweet Surprises
544 Penn Avenue
Featuring jewelry handmade by the Villagers of Uganda ...
100% of the proceeds benefit
The Street Child Project.
Double Click Computers
546 Penn Avenue
Fall line of Apple Mac products.
On the Fringe
548 Penn Avenue
Featuring Aurum Holistic Skincare. Hair yarning,
braiding, retail, and demonstrations.
Salon
Avanti
23 South Sixth Avenue
Jewelry sales, $5 nail painting, haircuts with Lisa (Adults
$5 - Children $10 - includes wash & cut.)
Art Plus Gallery
604 Penn Avenue
Children�s activities and pumpkin decorating.
The Wise Owl Bookstore
624 Penn Avenue
Sidewalk sale all day! PLUS ... Buy One, Get One FREE Mystery
Sale! |
Jan Rae Ladies
Fine Fashions
and Accessories
612 Penn Avenue
Rummage sale.
LiliBea's
613 Penn Avenue
Fall festivities.
Earth
Rhythms
641 Penn Avenue
Drum circle performers and 10% off any one non-sale item
(excludes consignment.)
Balancing Soul Eco-Boutique
703 Penn Avenue
Henna, sales, and fire performance after dark.
A Running Start
705 Penn Avenue
Tent sale and book signing with Janet Oberholtzer author of
"Because I Can."
The
Well Dressed Cake LLC
713 Penn Avenue
Baked goods and beverages.
She . . . A Fashion Accessory Experience
715 Penn Avenue
Accessory tent sale! Fall apparel and handbags on sale too!
The Woman�s Exchange of Reading
720 Penn Avenue
Special sale!
Yoga Inlet
734 Penn Avenue
Special presentation, tea tasting, and more!
VF Outlet
801 Hill Avenue
Browse through products at our booth located on the avenue
and learn more about the VF Outlets. Accepting donations for
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CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES
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Kids Pumpkin Patch
Stop by and decorate a
pumpkin or gourd.
Ozzy's Family
Fun Center
Leesport, PA
Moon Bounce and Pucker Powder Art.
YogiDance
Reading, PA
A
yoga-based exercise for kids. We teach kids ways to develop a
healthy mind and body so they can be fit for life! Classes are
non competitive, fun for everyone (ages 3 and up), and are held
in Berks County's schools, preschools, and fitness centers. We
even offer yoga hula hooping classes for adults! Stop by our
booth to enter our contest for prizes from YogiDance and other
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COMMUNITY
GROUPS & VENDORS
Thank you to vendors
who submitted applications by the August 3rd deadline.
Unfortunately we are no longer able to accept additional
applicants.
Please watch our website for 2013 event deadlines.
Exhibitors
click here for setup locations and instructions.
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Bath Fitter
Exton, PA
Promotional exhibit featuring acrylic tub, showers, and wall
liners.
BCTV
Reading, PA
Pie the Host or decorate a plate.
Beautiful You By Christine
Reading, PA
Exhibiting health, wellness, and beauty.
Berks Pet
Care
Wyomissing, PA
Pet sitting/dog walking services in Berks. Visit our booth
for raffles, giveaways, and dog demonstrations for the pet
lovers of West Reading!
City Thrift
Shop
Reading, PA
Gourd decor.
Concern,
Inc.
Fleetwood, PA
Poster board display and cupcake decorating for children.
CURSTAR
(Cancer Research Charity)
Pottsville, PA
Information about the latest developments in cancer cures.
Sign up to volunteer!
Customers
Bank
Phoenixville
Event Sponsor! Visit our booth
located in the 600 Block of Penn Avenue.
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Family Care for
Children & Youth
Leesport, PA
Informational booth.
Ferrari Club
Don't miss our car display in the 400 Block of Penn Avenue!
Penn State Berks Chemical Society
Reading, PA
Hands-on activities and demonstrations for kids of all
ages to enjoy while learning a little chemistry.
Reading Area Fire Fighters Museum
Reading, PA
Fire truck
display. Try your luck at our dime pitcher game! Handouts and
merchandise.
The
Reading Eagle Company
Reading, PA
Take a spin on our prize wheel. Learn about our Reader Rewards
Club.
Reading Symphony Orchestra
Reading, PA
Stop by for information about our upcoming 100th Anniversary and
details about October's opening night concert.
Scentsy Wickless Candles
Stevens, PA
Candle warmer demonstration.
VF Outlet
801 Hill Avenue
Browse through products at our booth located on the avenue
and learn more about the VF Outlets. Accepting donations for
K.I.D.S. Charity.
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