Fall Fest to Celebrate 18 Years in West Reading on Sept. 21

from West Reading Community Revitalization Foundation

Celebrating its 18th year just a few days before the official first day of fall is West Reading’s Fall Fest on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Spanning the 400-700 blocks of Penn Avenue, the streets are closed so festivalgoers can indulge in 200 craft and retail vendors, including a wide array of food and beverage choices, including beer, wine, and spirits, as well as music on three stages.

The annual festival is organized by the West Reading Community Revitalization Foundation (WRCRF), a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

Free parking is available in the neighborhood and public lots. Paid parking is available at the Rite Aid Shopping Center, 525 Penn Ave. Limited handicapped parking is available at Kuhn’s Funeral Home at 8th and Penn avenues. Please note all signs and parking regulations as posted.

Follow this event on the Visit West Reading Facebook page for all the latest updates. Learn more about the participating artists and vendors by viewing the Maps and Marketplace sections on the Eventeny home page.

West Reading Fall Fest music schedule:

4th Avenue (The American Diner Stage)

• 12 p.m. to 12:15 p.m.: Dance Your Dreams
• 12:20 p.m. to 12:35 p.m.: Berks Ballet
• 12:40 p.m. to 1:40 p.m.: Vehicle (Duo. featuring Joe Kenney)
• 2 p.m. to 2:40 p.m.: Moderate Rock
• 2:55 p.m. to 3:35 p.m.: Chiseled Lilies
• 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Lost Dad
• 5:25 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.: Jake Joyce Band

6th Avenue (Main Stage)

• 12 p.m. to 12:40 p.m.: Heads in Motion
• 1 p.m. to 1:40 p.m.: Dave Mell Blues Band
• 2 p.m. to 2:40 p.m.: Stephanie Grace
• 3 p.m. to 3:40 p.m.: Perfect Strangers
• 4:05 p.m. to 4:50 p.m.: Punkadelic (ft. Michael Hampton of Parliament Funkadelic, Chuck Treece of G.Love and Special Sauce, Bad Brains, McRad + Philip Smith)
• 5:05 p.m. to 5:40 p.m.: SURPRISE ARTIST
• 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Bradley Stewart and the Thorn Birds

7th Avenue (Tent Stage)

• 12:15 p.m. to 1 p.m.: Mo7s (acoustic)
• 1:20 p.m. to 2 p.m.: Valley Vision
• 2:20 p.m. to 3:10 p.m.: Phoenix 96
• 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.: Kick Out Before 3
• 4:40 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.: Green Being 

Thank you to our 2024 sponsors: Customers Bank, Reading Hospital – Tower Health, The American Diner, and Bachman’s Roofing, Solar & Remodeling. 

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