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Heritage Festival -
2013
 What is the Heritage Festival?
Events on Saturday, October 5
Events on Sunday, October 6
RECAPTURE YOUR HISTORY
At the 32nd 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 5 & 6 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:
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Saturday, October 5th
11:00 A.M. - 4:30P.M.
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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Agility Dog Demos by K-Lin Ken'l 1:00 & 2:45 |
| Old Time Plow Boys |
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Children's Tractor Pedal Pull - 2:15 |
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Homecrafts Demonstrations
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LECTURES/WALKS
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Indian River Old Time Lumberjacks |
11:30, 1:30 & 3:30 |
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Red Bridge with Fred Moll
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1:30, 2:30 & 3:30 |
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Salad & Herb Garden
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Throughout the Day |
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Melcher's Grist Mill |
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ON STAGE
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The Wallace Brothers |
11 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
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Mitch & The Mood Swings |
2-4:30 p.m. |
| Antique Auto Awards |
3:00 p.m. |
OTHER ACTIVITIES
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Sunday, October 6th
11:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
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 |
2:45 |
| Homecrafts Demos - all day |
| Running of the GWW Otto Engine |
12:15/2:15/3:45 p.m. |
| "Mildred" The Houseboat - all day |
ON STAGE
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East Side Dave & The Mountain Folk Band
and Celtic Martin Family |
11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
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Carriage & Wagon Show Awards |
2:45 p.m. |
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Matt Dodd - Songs & Stories of Old Railroad Days |
11:30, 1:30 & 3:15 p.m. |
and Songs & Stories of the Hobo
(on the Canal Center Stage)
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OTHER ACTIVITIES
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: 10/6/2013
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Berks Parks Calendar of Events
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