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Heritage Festival
2012
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 What is the Heritage Festival?
Events on Saturday, October 6
Events on Sunday, October 7
RECAPTURE YOUR HISTORY
At the 31st Annual Heritage Festival
In today's hectic, fast-paced world, we often overlook our past and the rich transportation history of Berks County. On Saturday & Sunday, October 6 & 7 the Berks County Parks & Recreation Department presents the annual Heritage Festival from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Berks County Heritage Center. Come and recapture your past at this festival dedicated to celebrating our area's history and transportation heritage through demonstrations, exhibitions, music, lectures, walks,
and arts & crafts.
Bring blankets or lawn chairs to enjoy the many performances throughout each day. A variety of refreshments will be available both days. Admission is FREE to the public, with a $2.00 parking donation. The Heritage Center is located on 1102 Red Bridge Road off Route 183, 1/2 mile south of the Rte. 222 exit. Click here for directions. Call 610-374-8839 for registration of your vehicle or wagon or more information.
This year's festival is sponsored by:
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Saturday, October 6th
11:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
More Details to come SOON.
Special Demonstrations
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Running of the GWW Otto Engine at |
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12:15/2:15/3:45 p.m. |
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Old Time Plow Boys |
| Children's Tractor Pedal Pull - 2:00 |
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| Homecrafts Demonstrations |
On Stage TBD
Other Activities
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Sunday, October 7th
11:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
More Details to come SOON.
Special Demonstrations
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Draft Horse Demos |
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Plowing
Driving Demos |
11:30
12:45 |
| Horses & Wagon Obstacle Course |
2:00 |
| Horse Pulling Exhibition |
3:30 |
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Awards Presentation |
3:15 |
| Homecrafts Demonstrations - all day |
| Running of the GWW Otto Engine |
12:15/2:15/3:45 p.m. |
| "Mildred" The Houseboat - all day |
On Stage
PA German Celebration 12-4:30 p.m.
Details coming SOON
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Toad Creek Ramblers |
12:00 |
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America & Pledge of Allegiance
& Die Dolpehock Sanger Chor & Sing-a-long |
1:00 |
Happy Dutchman German Band |
1:40 |
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Schnickelfritzes |
3:00 |
Carriage & Wagon Show Awards |
3:15 |
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Cake Walk with the Blue Marsh Jiggers |
3:30 |
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and dancing with the Toad Creek Ramblers |
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Other Activities
On Sale!
Two books about the Gruber Wagon Works will be available
for purchase both days.
"The Gruber Wagon Works:
The Place Where Time Stood Still"
by Carol Hunsberger $35.00 *
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"Wagon Making in the United States During the Late 19th
Through Mid 20th Centuries"
Thesis by Paul Kube - Clayton Ray Contributing $22.95*
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"The Moving of the Gruber Wagon Works" DVD
$10.00
* Special Heritage Festival Deal
Both books & DVD for $60 - a savings of $8.00.
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Location: Berks County Heritage Center
This event is 4 miles from you (19601).
11 AM - 5 PM |
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Contact: Cathy Wegener
Email: cwegener@countyofberks.com
Phone: 610-374-8839
This event also occurs on: 10/3/2010
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Berks Parks Calendar of Events
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