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Visit Saucony Creek Brewery this weekend

By Lisa Haggerty on Aug. 14, 2018

As more local breweries bubble up in Pennsylvania’s Americana Region and beyond, I continue to admire how many of them re-purpose historic or outdated buildings for their fermentation tanks, pubs and serving areas like Saucony Creek Brewery. Saucony Creek, a brewery and gastro pub just southwest of…

Great Stuff Summer Challenge Week Four in Berks County

By Lisa Haggerty on Jul. 16, 2018

Summer solstice has arrived with longer days and warmer nights. It’s a great time to experience all Berks County has to see and do. To kick start your summer fun, we put together PA’s Americana Region Great Stuff Challenge . It’s a checklist filled with weekly activities; everything from adventurous…

Great Stuff Summer Challenge Week Three, Reading Berks County, PA

By Lisa Haggerty on Jul. 10, 2018

Summer solstice 2018 arrived with longer days and warmer nights. It’s a great time to experience Berks County events. To kick start your summer fun, we put together a PA Americana Region Great Stuff Summer Challenge . This summer challenge is a checklist filled with weekly activities; everything…

Mister Softee at the Boyertown Museum, Berks County

By Lisa Haggerty on Jun. 27, 2018

Jingles and Chimes—Mister Softee at the Boyertown Museum! Les Waas died in 2016 at age 94. Who is Les Waas, you may ask? You may not have heard his name, but you’ve more than likely heard his work. He wrote the Mister Softee jingle. Waas wrote the song in 1960, just a few years after brothers…

Father's Day Weekend in Reading, Berks County

By Lisa Haggerty on Jun. 15, 2018

Are you looking for things to do with your dad this Father's Day weekend in Berks County? You'll be pleased to find all kinds of fun and activities to entertain your entire tribe of Father's Day celebrators. If you're planning a picnic, some of these events are on Saturday and some can be enjoyed…

The Philadelphia Avenue Street Fair in Boyertown, Berks County

By Lisa Haggerty on May 29, 2018

In recent years, Boyertown has become increasingly popular as a go-to place, and for good reason: many locals are working both independently but also together in bringing out the best in our area across the historic railroad, shops, restaurants, art-appreciating venues, and more must-see stops…

Celebrate Mother's Day in Berks County, PA

By Lisa Haggerty on May 11, 2018

Move-over crowded restaurants and roadside plant vendors. This Mother’s Day, forget the perfunctory gifts. Honor your mom by doing what she likes to do best – spend time with you. All across Berks County, you’ll find events that are sure to put a smile on your mama’s face, especially with you by her…

Kites, Fiddles, and Beer this weekend in Berks County

By Lisa Haggerty on Apr. 26, 2018

What do kites, fiddles, and beer have in common? All three play a starring role in an event this weekend in Berks County. For those who love flying kites, can't resist tapping their feet to the lively sounds of the fiddle, or relish sampling new foods and craft beers, Pennsylvania’s Americana Region…

Sheep shearing & more this weekend in Berks County, PA

By Lisa Haggerty on Apr. 20, 2018

Have you ever watched a sheep get shorn? Here's your chance. It's just one of the many things to do this weekend in Pennsylvania’s Americana Region. We’ve put together a few of the many activities available to you across Berks County. The options are varied, fun, and interesting and it's just the…

Berks Jazz Fest this weekend in Berks County, PA

By Lisa Haggerty on Apr. 05, 2018

Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest returns to Berks County on Friday, April 6th, offering ten soulful days of free and ticketed concerts across Berks County. As if a huge selection of musical events to attend wasn't enough to keep one occupied, the Reading Fightin Phils open their 2018 season with a homestand…

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