October 4 & 5, 2014
Heritage Festival
At the 33rd 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 4 & 5 the Berks County Parks & Recreation Department presents the annual Heritage Festival from 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 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 $5.00 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:
Saturday, October 4th
11:00 am - 4:30 pm
Woodcarver-Barry Frank Musical Entertainment Arts & Crafts
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SPECIAL DEMONSTRATIONS
- Wahoo Medicine Show & Phydeaux's Flying Flea Circus
with George Esparza-Shows at 12:45 & 3:00 and strolling.
- Agility Dog Demos by K-Lin Ken'l 1:30 & 3:30
- Old Time Plow Boys
Children's Tractor Pedal Pull - 2:00
- Homecrafts Demonstrations
- Running of the GWW Otto Engine at 12:30 & 3:00 pm
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| Lectures / Demonstrations |
On Stage |
Woodcarver Barry Frank 12:00 and 2:45 pm
Red Bridge with Fred Moll 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30 |
Ken Gehret & the Reel Time Ramblers 11-1:30pm |
| Salad & Herb Garden Throughout the Day |
Mike Hertzog & the Blue Mountain Gang 2-4:30pm |
| Melcher's Grist Mill Throughout the Day |
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Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles Display
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Darius Puff - Lenape History and Culture - Throughout the Day
| Other Activities |
| Children's Games & Activities |
| Storyteller- Karen Terri Ludwig |
| Smokey the Bear |
| Wagon Rides Homecrafts |
| Berks Co. Ag Products & Exhibits |
Tours of the Gruber Wagon Works &
C. Howard Heister Canal Center |
Sunday, October 5th
11:00 am - 4:30 pm
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SPECIAL DEMONSTRATIONS
- Wahoo Medicine Show & Phydeaux's Flying Flea Circus
with George Esparza-Shows at 1:15 & 3:00 and strolling.
- Plowing 11:30
- Driving Demos 12:45
- Horses & Wagon Obstacle Course 2:00
- Horse Pulling Exhibition 3:30
- Homecrafts Demonstrations
- Running of the GWW Otto Engine at 12:30 & 3:00 pm
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| Lectures / Demonstrations |
On Stage |
Matt Dodd - Canal Songs 11:30, 1:30 & 3:30
Red Bridge with Fred Moll 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30 |
Frog Holler 11-1:30pm |
| Salad & Herb Garden Throughout the Day |
Steel Creek Country Band 2-4:30pm |
| Melcher's Grist Mill Throughout the Day |
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| Darius Puff - Lenape History and Culture - Throughout the Day |
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| Other Activities |
| Children's Games & Activities |
| Storyteller- Karen Terri Ludwig |
| Smokey the Bear |
| Wagon Rides Homecrafts |
| Berks Co. Ag Products & Exhibits |
Tours of the Gruber Wagon Works &
C. Howard Heister Canal Center |