West Reading will host its First Annual Fall Festival on the Avenue on September 22, 2007 from 1PM to 9PM.  Enjoy plenty of live German and bluegrass music along Penn Avenue as you browse local shops' sidewalk sales.  Many local restaurants will be offering both their own specialty food and traditional German fare.  To go with the fall and German traditional theme, there will be a beer garden under tents set up in the West Reading Shopping Center parking lot located in the 500 Block of Penn Avenue.  Children will love the pumpkin patch located near the beer garden. 

Haut� Chocolate Caf�
711 Penn Avenue
Look for our stand located at the beer garden.  German pastries, desserts, chocolates and drinks. 

Nikka's Kitchen
528 Grape Street
Caesar and Greek salads, spana kopita and pastry.  Small jewelry display.

Berks County Transition Coordinating Council
Chicken BBQ.  $7 includes � chicken, baked potato, applesauce and roll.  Offered from NOON to 6PM.  Contact Verna Morris at 610.288.1448 for pre-sale tickets. 

Main Stage (West Reading Shopping Center 500 Block Penn Avenue)
 

	2:00PM-3:00PM Kermit Olhlinger - Accordionist.
	3:00PM-4:00PM Tin Bird Choir
	4:15PM-5:30PM J.P. and the KeysTones - Folk rock, bluegrass and blues.
	6:00PM-9:00PM The Happy Dutchman German Band

700 Block (Located at 7^th and Penn Avenues 701 Penn Avenue)

	1:00PM-2:00PM Tom Post Jr. Acoustic and folk.
	2:30PM-4:30PM Mickey the German Accordionist

Tin Bird Choir
Guitar, fiddle, mandolin and vocals.  Playing in front of Scrolls and Strings Violin House (608 Penn Avenue) 7:30PM-9:00PM. 

	Institute of the Arts Kids crafts and information about the Institute of the arts.  1PM-6:30PM.
	Young Chefs Academy Pumpkin shaped sugar cookies from 2:30PM-4:30PM.
	Kermit Olhlinger - Accordionist. 3:00PM-5:00PM

Tractor Hayride
Free tractor hayrides 2PM-4PM.  Pick up and drop off location at the West Reading Shopping Center located in the 500 block of Penn Avenue. 

Lyon Creek Farm Market Pumpkin Patch (6^th and Penn Avenues - North side)
Pumpkin Patch including gourds, mini pumpkins, painted pumpkins, ornamental corn, small and large straw, corn stalks, mums, winter squash and other fall ornamentals for sale.  1PM-6:30PM. 

Traditional German Volksmarch
Take part in a traditional European style "peoples' march" along Penn Avenue, West Reading 1PM-6PM.  Sponsored by Berkshire Bank.  Each walker may register at Berkshire Bank (525 Penn Avenue) up until 5PM.  Walkers will be given a "passport" for local businesses to stamp.  Completed passports should be returned to Berkshire Bank to be entered in our drawing to receive a commemorative prize.  The drawing will be for one evening,s dinner and overnight stay at the Alpenhof Restaurant. 

Penn Corridor Table
The emerging Penn Corridor will be represented at the Oktoberfest tent with an upcoming Calendar of Events schedule and information on both the RiverFest and West Reading's Fall Festival on the Avenue events. 

The Reading Express
Smokin' Hot Steam Team Signing
Located in front of Touch of Glass located at 700 Penn Avenue 2PM-4PM.  

Teach Them Right Publishing
Local children's author Tony Cruz will be on hand to sell and sign his first children's book - Momma's Right. Momma's Right is a heartwarming story full of respect values and love.  Booth located in front of 548 Penn Avenue. 

FREE Shuttle Bus Service from 5PM-11PM between West Reading's Fall Festival on the Avenue and RiverFest.  Park your car and come enjoy TWO GREAT FREE EVENTS!  Pick up and drop location in West Reading will be at 739 Penn Avenue at the bus stop in front of Kuhn Funeral Home. 

A-Maze-Inwood
by John Butcher
Wood turning.

Chair Caning
by George Tindall
Woven cane, pressed cane and rush seats.  Demonstrations and displays. 

The Dancing Vase
by Susie Martin
Functional and sculptural ceramic exhibit.

Do�a Leni's Chili Peppers
by Leni Herr
Unique Chili Pepper art, pure chili powders, fresh pepper wreaths and ristras.

Fine Sterling Silver Jewelry
presented by Nicole Morris
Come and check out the new Silpada Designs Jewelry collection!  Makes great Christmas gifts!

Galacticart by Burton Auliso
Original astronomical and space scene paintings.

A Little Sparkle
by Kerry Rohrbach
Handcrafted accessories including jewelry, purses, belts, etc.  Vintage designs inspired with a touch of whimsy.  Vintage beads and buttons used in work. 

Marilyn Pounder
Jewelry.

Michabella Creations
by Michelle Harvey and Cynthia Grill
A Collection of fun and elegant handcrafted jewelry at affordable prices. Each creation is uniquely ours, but any piece can be customized to your specifications. We use precious metals, Swarovski crystals, pearls, gemstones, and glass in our designs. Necklaces, bracelets, earrings, watches, and rings are all available.

Mystical Creations
by Tara Helwig
Earrings, necklaces, bracelets, anklets, sun catchers and rings.  Custom wire wrapped pendants in copper and sterling silver.  All day demonstrations. 

Princess Creations
by Dave and Judy Kneeream
Pava shell bracelets, anklets and pendants in animal styles.  Hand assembled and free adjustments on the spot. 

Purple Panda Jewelry
by Stephanie Smith
Necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings, book marks, key chains, cell phone charms and ceiling fan pulls made with glass and semi precious stone beads. 

Steve G Photo
Outdoor wildlife and scenic scenes in color or black and white by photographer Steve Garber. 

Exhibitors click here to download set up instructions and location map.

Vertigo Music
449 Penn Avenue
In store sale on CDs, records and t-shirts!  Plus . . . members of Lancaster's women's roller derby league, The Dutchland Rollers, will have an information and merchandise table in front of Vertigo Music.  Stop by and meet the fabulous derby girls!

Kensington Tobacconist
450 Penn Avenue
Look for our smoking tent located near the beer garden. Kensington Tabak Smoke Haus - vending premium cigars to enhance the beer garden experience.  Longest ash contest from 5:00PM-7:00PM with prize steins for winners.

Charles Hutcheson Fine Jewelry
512 Penn Avenue
Sponsoring accordion player, Kermit Ohlinger, in the beer garden and kids korner.  Outdoor sale table. 

Imagine That Boutique
514 Penn Avenue
20% off ALL jewelry with this ad.  Designs by Tabra, John Medeiros, Charles Albert and many more.  FREE pair of earrings designed exclusively for Imagine That Boutique with purchase of $100 or more.  80% off all summer and select winter wear.  Petite thru plus sizes.  All sales final.

The Note Pourri
518 Penn Avenue
Kathy Mill from Celtic Sunrise Photography will display her cards, bookmarks, postcards and matted photos. Part of the proceeds will benefit Hawk Mountain Sanctuary.  

Seghetti's Italian Market
522 Penn Avenue
Look for our stand located at the beer garden.  We will be serving sausage with peppers, meatball sandwiches, chips and sides. 

Berkshire Bank
525 Penn Avenue
Volksmarch, bean bag toss and pumpkin painting.

Sweet Surprises
544 Penn Avenue
Warm cinnamon apple ice cream sundaes, German  chocolate cake fudge, fudge dipped apples, pumpkin fudge - many with store specials.  Author T.K. Marion will be doing a book signing with his recent historic civil war novel, Kill the Devil from 4PM to 6PM. 

Hard Bean Caf�
600 Penn Avenue
Outside sales.

Frock
600 Penn Avenue
Sharpen your look by restyling a classic with our custom alteration services or as an urban twist to your fall wardrobe with a unique artisan piece.  Pop by Frock and see our new featured artists for Fall!

Art Plus Gallery
604 Penn Avenue
Artists will be set up on the sidewalk doing  drawing and painting demonstrations.  Pumpkin painting and mask making for kids.  Chrysanthemums for sale.  Free apple cider.

Reading Music Academy
609 Penn Avenue
Hosting The Bridge String Quartet from 5:30PM-7:30PM on the front porch.  Free coffee and treats provided by Confection Perfection.  The work of Robert Eck will be on display in the second floor gallery. 

Jan Rae Ladies Fine Fashions
and Accessories
612 Penn Avenue
Presenting Fall 2007 fashions and accessories.

MoraVi
617 Penn Avenue
Sidewalk and in store sales and promotions of handmade Mexican crafts, jewelry and art.  Come experience a window to Latin America. 

The Village Peddler Country Classics
624 Penn Avenue
New at the Village Peddler for Fall 2007:  WebKinz and  Lil'Kinz, Jim Shore Figurines, Handcrafted Jewelry, Fall Quilted Handbags, 2007 Boyds Fall and Winter Plush, Resin and Charming Angels, Fall Candles and Accessories, Fall Quilted Throws, Fall and Halloween Home Decor.  Fall Festival Special - Get a FREE Lil'Kinz with the purchase of $50 or more of in stock items (while supplies last). 

Lily & Company
631 Penn Avenue
Ten minute pottery demonstrations every half hour from 1PM to 9PM by Heidi Forman.   Storewide sales 15% to 70% off. 

West Reading Flower Shop
633 Penn Avenue
Little Germany, German Imports, Nutcrackers, Smokers, German Music, Etc.  Flowering-Plants-Kale-Mums. 

The Carriage House
637 Penn Avenue
Trollbead Trunkshow - receive a free bracelet when you purchase $100 worth of beads.  Sidewalk sale - spring and summer fashions.

Celtic Myth and Moonlight
641 Penn Avenue
Fairy portraits by Mathew Assemes 1PM-4PM.  Mathew is an award-winning fantasy artist, and will be doing fairy portraits.  He will take your photograph, then do an original watercolor of you as a fairy.  Have your choice of background, fairy clothing, and wing style, at a cost of $40.00 per portrait. 

Bella Jules
700 Penn Avenue
10% off any new fall/holiday item with this ad.  Vera Bradley free gift with purchase (while supplies last).  Sale 50% to 80% off spring/summer styles (sales are final).

Touch of Glass
700 Penn Avenue
10% off all store items.

Young Chef’s Academy
703 Penn Avenue
Stop by the Kids Korner (6^th and Penn Avenues) from 2:30PM to 4:30PM for pumpkin shaped sugar cookies.

A Running Start
705 Penn Avenue
Annual "Bra Fest".  Our bra fitting specialist will be on hand to help women with the proper support for exercising from 11AM-4PM.  Free gift from Moving Comfort with the purchase of any bra.

Su Andre Salon and Spa
709 Penn Avenue
Make-over party.  For $50, the first 7 new clients that sign-up will receive a haircut, color, waxing and make-up.  The make-overs are Saturday, October 20, 2007 from 3PM-7PM.  Sign up by stopping by the salon or calling 610.898.1477. 

Haut� Chocolate Caf�
711 Penn Avenue
Look for our stand located at the beer garden.  German pastries, desserts, chocolates and drinks. 

She . . . A Fashion Accessory Experience
715 Penn Avenue
In store promotions. 

The Woman's Exchange of Reading
720 Penn Avenue
Open Saturday's 11AM-3PM.  Come see our great Fall decorations.  Our store offers lots of great lines to please the public. 

Faith Flowers
511 Reading Avenue
Look for our flower stand located near the beer garden. 

Books and Things Gallery
514 Franklin Street
Grand re-opening featuring special discounts on select items, free coffee and donuts (while they last). 

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