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, sponsored by Customers Bank and Tower Health is rain or shine showcasing the work of local + regional artists, crafters, vendors, West Reading businesses, and musicians.
The entire festival, spanning four pedestrian friendly blocks and boasting over 200 artists, vendors and musicians, is free and open to the public. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
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Art on the Avenue is hosted by the West Reading Community Revitalization Foundation (WRCRF), a non-profit organization. West Reading’s Main Street Manager, Mark Ratcliffe noted, “We are excited to have this new mix of businesses out on the Avenue and we look forward to a great Saturday.”
The Official Art on the Avenue Artist, Crafter, and Vendor Maps by block + the June 18th Online Marketplace to connect with all of our participants is will be posted closer to the event date.
Prior to the opening at 11 a.m., Safe Berks (formerly Berks Women in Crisis) will hold its “Walk for No More” against domestic abuse, which begins at the 700 block and will continue east on Penn Avenue to the 400 block.
Prior to the Art on the Avenue, 50 artists from across the country will spend time capturing the beauty and character of West Reading and Berks County on canvas. Their best work will be unveiled Saturday across from Art Plus Gallery at 605 Penn Avenue.
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