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Craft Pretzel & Beer Fest

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2nd Friday on the Avenue

Every 2nd Friday!

Live Music returns in May 2023 from 6 – 8pm! Every 2nd Friday of the month, the West Reading shops and restaurants celebrate with “2nd Friday on the Avenue” hosted by the West Reading Community Revitalization Foundation.

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West Reading Winter Farmers' Market

January - April, 10am - noon • South 6th Avenue at Penn Avenue

The Sunday Bi-Monthly Winter Market is open January – April! Visit Growing Roots Partners for more information, to place a pre-order, or to subscribe to the weekly newsletter for market features & more!

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West Reading Craft Pretzel + Beer fest

Saturday, April 27th, 11-5pm

The West Reading Craft Pretzel & Beer Fest is the only Festival that features our area’s founding crafts, Pretzel & Beer! Penn Avenue restaurants featuring pretzel-inspired dishes round out the day! All proceeds go to support the WRCRF!!

There is always something happening in West Reading...

January – April 2024

West Reading Farmer’s Market, 1st and 3rd Sundays, 10am – noon

 

 

 

 

 

Located on 6th Avenue, between Penn Avenue + Cherry Street!

Our Sunday Market features the very best in locally grown produce, sustainably raised meats and eggs, artisan baked goods, value added products made with locally sourced ingredients.

May 2024

West Reading Fashion Week + Fashion Show

 

 

 

 

 

The 2024 Fashion Show features a LIVE runway with our favorite independent boutiques.

Save the Date, April 27, 2024

West Reading Craft Pretzel & Beer Festival!
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The West Reading Craft Pretzel & Beer Fest is the only Festival that features our area’s founding crafts, Pretzel & Beer! Penn Avenue restaurants featuring pretzel-inspired dishes round out the day!

All proceeds go to support the WRCRF!

May – October 2024

2nd Friday on Penn Avenue

 

 

 

 

 

 

Live Music returns in May 2024 from  6 – 8pm! Every 2nd Friday of the month, the West Reading shops and restaurants celebrate with “2nd Friday on the Avenue” hosted by the West Reading Community Revitalization Foundation..

May 18th, 2024

76th Annual Armed Forces Day Parade

 

 

 

 

 

The Berks County Armed Forces Day Parade, the oldest Armed Forces Day Parade in the Nation, has provided recognition for past and present members of our Armed Forces for 75 years.

May – December 2024

West Reading Summer Farmer’s Market • Sunday’s 9am – 1pm

 

 

 

 

 

Our Sunday Market features the very best in locally grown produce, sustainably raised meats and farm fresh eggs, artisan baked goods, value added products made with locally sourced ingredients and more.

Save the Date, June 8 – 15, 2024

Plein Air West Reading

 

 

 

 

 

The 8th Annual Art exhibition and competition continues in 2023. Artists will be painting throughout Berks County June 13-17th. Awards reception on Friday, June 16th. Exhibit and sale will be in the heart of Saturday’s Art on the Avenue event.

Save the Date, June 15, 2024

30th Annual Art on the Avenue

 

 

 

 

 

West Reading will host Berks County’s premiere art and music festival, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., on Penn Avenue. The event is rain or shine showcasing the work of local + regional artists, crafters, vendors, West Reading businesses, and musicians.

Save the Date, August, 2024

West Reading Summer Sidewalk Sale!

 

 

 

 

 

West Reading is a vibrant regional shopping destination and hub known for specialty shops. As you stroll the dozens of participating boutiques, shops, and galleries, you will find sale items both inside and outside.

Save the Date, September 21, 2024

2024 Fall Festival

 

 

 

 

 

Get ready for West Reading Fall Festival! Follow us on Facebook for information on special events from our various restaurants and retailers in West Reading.

November 30, 2024

Small Business Saturday

 

 

 

 

 

Get out + support the places you love with the people you love! Small Business Saturday – a special day when we can show support as a nation for small business owners and communities – helps fuel the #ShopSmall movement.

December 5-21, 2024

Holiday Glow on the Avenue

 

 

 

 

 

Penn Avenue, West Reading is decked out for its Holiday Glow featuring carriage rides, music, caroling + Santa visits the first three weekends in December! Events are held rain or shine!