Friends of Fleetwood Parks will present the annual BERKS FIDDLE FEST on September 15 at the Fleetwood Park at 334 West Main Street in Fleetwood. The gates open at 9:00 a.m. with main stage activities beginning at 10:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m. Generous donations make this event possible. Donations will be accepted at the parking area as well as the festival donation buckets throughout the park. The event is held rain or shine.
The festival begins with the traditional worship service followed by a variety of Americana bands on the Mainstage as well as the popular main attraction of the all-ages fiddle competition. The Fire/Open Mic Stage features the Scottish Fire Qualifier and the Open Mic Area with emcee Noah Gibney. Pavilion Two hosts several workshops on Mandolin, Fiddle, Saw, and Harmonica. And roving the festival grounds will be The Rotten Parrots starting jam sessions with other musicians throughout the park.
The Kutztown Pipe Band will be playing bagpipes at the 1:00 p.m. salute to our veterans and Big Valley Bluegrass will be the grand finale concert on the Main Stage. Attendees are encouraged to bring their musical instruments and join in the jams or bring a lawn chair and simply listen. Musical acts set to perform throughout the day include A Meadowood Music Student Showcase, The Keystone Fiddlers, Crow Hill Bluegrass Band and The Get Reels playing Irish American music.
The festival will also feature Fiddler Craft Row where over 50 artisans will feature their crafts for sale, including handmade items and musical items. There is also a special area for crafters under 18 as well this year as a new added addition. There will also be a special raffle of a Martin acoustic guitar with tickets available to purchase at the event.
There will be plenty of food and beverages to purchase including burgers, hot dogs, vegetarian vegetable soup, and drinks by The Friends of Fleetwood Park, whose concession stand will also offer a “Taste of Berks” with a featured specialty item from these restaurants: Bower’s Hotel, G & J Pizzeria & Bakery, Grand Central Taproom, The Shop Eatery, and Zola’s Pizzeria. Also featured is barbequed food by Freddy Bears Smokin’ Hot BBQ, hand-dipped ice cream by Pops Malt Shoppe, baked goods from the Fleetwood Library and fresh baked apple dumplings from Fleetwood Community Theatre.
BERKS FIDDLE FEST SPONSORS
The Berks Fiddle Fest is sponsored by the following local organizations and businesses:
PLATINUM FIDDLE SPONSOR - Breidegam Family Foundation; FIDDLE COMPETITION SPONSOR - Breakfast Brothers; FIDDLE WORKSHOP SPONSOR - Long Acre Farm & Feed, M & M Mechanical; OPEN MIC SPONSOR - Clarks TV and Appliance, Inc., Fleetwood Bank, Fleetwood Oriole’s Nest #23, Fleetwood Rotary, Lantek, Leck Waste Services/Clifford Hill Sanitation, Mae A. Stump Funeral Home, Meadowood Music, Re/Max of Reading, Richard Henry & Sandra L. Weidner Henry , Richmond St. Music, Service Electric; FIDDLIN’ FRIEND SPONSOR - ANITATrinket, Ann Henry Home Décor, Boyer’s Food Market, Dick’s Service Station, Effective Graphic Solutions, Fleetwood American Legion, Fox Rose Farm, Friend, Inc., Grand Central Taproom & Restaurant, Homer’s Bar & Grill, Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church – Bowers, Menchey Music Service, Inc, Statement Apparel, Inc., Miller Thielen, P.C., Weaver’s Hardware, White Oak Dentistry; CONCESSION STAND SPONSORS - Berks Products, Bob’s Bakery Barn, Bower’s Hotel, Fleetwood Beverage, G & J Pizzeria and Bakery, Grand Central Taproom & Restaurant, Redners Markets, The Shop Eatery, The Restaurant Store, Zola’s Pizzeria, Pure Wild Tea. Special Thanks to the following businesses for their in-kind donations - Fleetwood Beverages, Paisley and Company, Redners Markets, Richmond Produce, Tracey’s Flowers, Turkey Hill.
For additional information about the Berks Fiddle Fest – email berksfiddlefest@gmail.com as well as Facebook.
Download the schedule as well as the competition rules and registration forms for the 2024 Berks Fiddle Fest
Fleetwood, Pennsylvania was founded in 1873. Over the years, many organizations and individuals contributed to make the town the special place it is. As we begin our 151st year, we’re saluting and celebrating these special people with the creation of THE FLEETWOOD CADILLAC AWARD for extraordinary community service and THE FLEETWOOD HOMETOWN HERO AWARD to an individual or individuals who made a difference. Join us for the celebration in saluting Fleetwood’s Finest on March 8, 2025 at the Fleetwood Fire Co. Social Quarters Banquet Hall .
PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT OCTOBER 15, 2024 TICKETS GO ON SALE NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Sign-up for the monthly newsletter of news and events for the Fleetwood Parks. Send your email address to friendfwood@icloud.com to get on the list. The newsletter is also published on the borough website as well at: fleetwoodboro.com
The Fleetwood Flash - SEPTEMBER 2024 (pdf)
DownloadThe Tiger Nation committee is inviting the borough, businesses, groups, and individuals to celebrate through the arts. Our goal is to beautify our community with artistically created life-size sculptures of the school district’s tiger mascot and to allow members of the business community, the school district, and the citizenry to learn more about one another in appreciation of the any skills, abilities and creative gifts available and the support provided within the community. Working together and having fun, establishing friendship bonds among the many groups within the community, is an important part of our mission.
To Sponsor a Tiger:
For any individual, business or organization to sponsor one of the tigers will cost between $3,100.00 and $3,500.00, depending on which model is selected. The price covers expenses: fabrication of the tiger, shipping and handling, stipend to the artist, clear coating, promotional and sponsorship expenses incurred by the Friends of Fleetwood Park through the Tiger Nation Initiative. All checks are made payable to: Friends of Fleetwood Park. NOTE: Installation of the tiger at a designated location is not available through Tiger Nation project; materials for installation and arrangements must be made by the sponsor. Tiger Nation can recommend details and individuals to facilitate installation. Sponsors assume responsibility for the care and upkeep of finished tiger sculptures.
For questions, and to place an order for a tiger, please contact Caren at tigernationart@gmail.com
Friends of Fleetwood Parks Community Yard Sale takes place the first Saturday in May every year in the Fleetwood Park. Spots are available to rent thru friendsoffleetwoodparks@gmail.com. The next community yard sale is planned for May 3, 2025.
Mark your calendar for concerts on the following Sundays in the Fleetwood Park for the 2024 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Concerts begin at 6pm and the Concession Stand opens at 5pm. Rain date for the concerts is the following Monday. Dust off your lawn chair and blanket and get ready to enjoy these free concerts under the summer stars. Presented by the Fleetwood Recreation Board in association with the Friends of Fleetwood Parks.
June 2 - Fabulous Greaseband
June 9 - The Blue Cadillacs
June 16 - Red Hill Band
June 23 - Kato Duo
June 30 - Three and One Band (Classic Rock Covers)
July 7 - DOUBLE HEADER FINALE CONCERTS
All Weather Band (Country) Starting at 3pm
Adriano (Rockabilly, Boogie-woogie, Oldies, Blues) Starting at 6pm
Thanks for a great 2024 Sunday Summer Concert Series. The 2025 Concert Schedule will be announced in Spring 2025.
Help us make a difference in the lives of others by making a donation to Friends of Fleetwood Parks. Every contribution counts!
Donations should be sent to:
FOFP
P.O. Box 604
Fleetwood, PA 19522
Checks should be made out to: FOFP
All donations are tax-deductible
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