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As a Boyertown graduate, a real estate agent at Glocker Realty, and also a proud member of Building a Better Boyertown & BMBA, I have had the joy of watching our little town grow. I enjoy having any part in helping our community to move forward. I hope this weekly blog will help shine a light on all the great things happening in and around Boyertown, PA.
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Here is what’s going down during the week of 8/18/2022 – 8/24/2022
Get the Folk Out!
This weekend, on Old Pool Farm in Schwenksville, PA, marks the 60th Annual Philadelphia Folk Festival. This is a four-day music festival that celebrates a vast array of musical styles. Also, the longest continuously run outdoor music festival in North America. We have been lucky to have this musical gem in our own “back yard” since 1966.
It all started in 1958 when the non-profit organization by the name of the Philadelphia Folksong Society formed to “generate and further the growing enthusiasm in American folk heritage.” They decided to start a music festival that would “be a show piece for a broad spectrum of American folk music” and “bring some of the more obscure American musicians to city audiences.”
In September of 1962, the first Philadelphia Folk Festival took place at The Wilson Farm in Paoli, PA. It resided there for four years until it grew “to big” for the farm and area to handle. Being forced to find another location, the festival moved to Spring Mount Ski Area in 1966. Then it was held at Upper Salford Park between 1967 and 1970. Finally, in 1971, the PFF found its permanent home at Old Pool Farm in Schwenksville. And as they say, “the rest is history.”
Each year (except 2020 & 2021) The Philadelphia Folk Festival welcomes more than 35,000 attendees during the four days, including 7,000 campers. The PFF showcases contemporary and traditional artists that are both superstars and rising stars, in many types of musical styles, such as, World/Fusion, Celtic, Singer/Songwriter, Folk Rock, Blues, Country, Klezmer, Dance and more, on eight different stages. There are also many crafters and vendors on site, as well as a variety of foods and a beer/wine tent for you to enjoy.
This isn’t just an adult event, it’s a family affair too! Kids (and adults) of all ages can enjoy puppeteers, jugglers, storytellers, hands-on crafts and kid-oriented musicians. Also, children 0-4 are admitted for free and ages 5-17 can receive variable discounted tickets.
My parents brought me to my first Folk Fest when I was eight years old. I loved it! Now my kids get to experience it as well. That is one of the coolest things about this unique and immersive musical event. You will see many generations of families enjoying the same music and traditions together each year on this “old farm” in Schwenksville. The Philadelphia Folk Fest has been around for generations, and I expect and hope it is around for generations to come. If you have never been to the Folk Fest, I think you should give it a try. It just might bring your inner folk out.
More information about the Philadelphia Folk Fest here: Philadelphia Folk Festival
EVENTS LIST
THURSDAY 8/18/2022
- Down the Rabbit Hole With Kendra & Autumn (facebook live) Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles 2-2:15
- Boyertown Evening Market – Located in the Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles parking lot, Boyertown 4-8pm
- Keystone Ramblers (live music) – Boyertown Evening Market, Boyertown 5-7pm
- Trivia Night – Iezzi’s on 3rd, Boyertown 7-10pm
- 60th Annual Philadelphia Folk Festival – Old Pool Farm, Schwenksville 7:30-11pm
- Art Night – Cosmic Art Studios, Pottstown 8pm-1am
- Elvis (movie) – The State Theatre, Boyertown
FRIDAY 8/19/2022
- 60th Annual Philadelphia Folk Festival – Old Pool Farm, Schwenksville 10am-midnight
- Patriotic Boyertown – Boyertown Area Historical Society, Boyertown 12-4pm
- Car Show – Gabelsville Athletic Association, Boyertown 4-8pm
- Bruno’s Authentic (food truck) – The Alley on High Street, Pottstown 4:30-9:30pm
- Bands, Brews, and BBQ (fundraiser) – Oley Fairgrounds, Oley 5-10pm
- Manatawny Two (live music) – The Other Farm Brewing Company, Boyertown 6-9pm
- Smooth Retsina Glow- S.R.G (live music) – The Markley Grille, Gilbertsville 6pm
- Michael Kropp (live music) – Creekside Sports Bar & Grille, Royersford 6-9pm
- Rich Lanzilotti (live music) – Big Phil’s Bar & Grill, Pottstown 6-9pm
- Steve Simeone – All Ages Show (live comedy) – SoulJoel’s Comedy Dome at Sunnybrook, Pottstown 7pm
- Justin Fava + 25th Hour (free outdoor show) (live music) – Rivet, Pottstown 7pm
- Kevin & Dean (live music) – Tiki Bar, Boyertown 7-10pm
- Kim & Paul (live music) – Iron Gate Biergarten, Pottstown 7-10pm
- Endless Detour (live music) – The Alley on High Street, Pottstown 7-10pm
- Karaoke (dj) – The Bally Hotel, Bally 7pm-1am
- Philadelphia Funk Authority (live music) – Creekside Sports Bar & Grille, Royersford 8-12pm
- Punk Night! Galaxy Has Eyes/ Moodcure/ Outages (live music) – Cosmic Art Studios, Pottstown 8pm-1am
- Acoustic Ferrari Live (live music) – J.J. Ratigan Brewing Company, Pottstown 9pm
- Where The Crawdads Sing (movie) – The State Theatre, Boyertown
SATURDAY 8/20/2022
- Railbikes – Colebrookdale Railroad, Boyertown 9am, 10:30am, 12:30pm, 2pm
- Car Wash Fundraiser – Lower Pottsgrove Elementary, Pottsgrove 9am-noon
- 60th Annual Philadelphia Folk Festival – Old Pool Farm, Schwenksville 10am-midnight
- Car Show – Quigley Chevrolet, Bally 10am-1pm
- “WORDS” Exhibition – Studio B Art Gallery, Boyertown 12-2pm
- Patriotic Boyertown – Boyertown Area Historical Society, Boyertown 12-4pm
- Secret Valley Wine Tasting (train ride) – Colebrookdale Railroad, Boyertown 2pm
- Iezzi’s on 3rd Five Year Party! – Iezzi’s on 3rd, Boyertown 2pm
- Joe Miralles Trio (live music) – Adello Vineyard & Winery, Perkiomenville 2-5pm
- St. Paul’s UCC Annual Peach Festival – St. Paul’s UCC, Amityville 3-8pm
- Chank’s Grab-N-Go (food truck) – The Alley on High Street, Pottstown 3:30-9:30pm
- Come to the Table FREE MEAL – St John’s Lutheran Church of Boyertown 4:30-5:30pm
- Singles Going Steady (live music) – Creekside Sports Bar & Grille, Royersford 5-9pm
- Grumpy’s Handcarved Sandwiches (food truck) – Manatawny Still Works, Pottstown 5-9pm
- Multi-Service Ice Cream Fundraiser – Boyertown Ice Cream & Water Ice Factory, Boyertown 5:30-9pm
- Secret Valley Excursion (Dinner Optional) (train ride) – Colebrookdale Railroad, Boyertown 6pm
- JK Birthday Bash- 70s/80s Night Out – The SunnyBrook Ballroom, Pottstown 6-11pm
- Old Soul Stroll of Boyertown – Boyertown Area Historical Society, Boyertown 6:30-8:15pm
- Mike Cannon (live comedy) – SoulJoel’s Comedy Dome at Sunnybrook, Pottstown 7pm
- Brent Christopher (live music) – The Alley on High Street, Pottstown 7-10pm
- Mike Dougherty (live music) – Manatawny Still Works, Pottstown 7:30-10:30pm
- Sickboy (live music) – Rivet, Pottstown 8-11:30pm
- Reckless X (live music) – Creekside Sports Bar & Grille, Royersford 8-12pm
- Where The Crawdads Sing (movie) – The State Theatre, Boyertown
SUNDAY 8/21/2022
- Railbikes – Colebrookdale Railroad, Boyertown 9am, 10:30am, 12:30pm, 2pm
- 60th Annual Philadelphia Folk Festival – Old Pool Farm, Schwenksville 10am-10pm
- Secret Valley Expedition – (Brunch Optional) (train ride) – Colebrookdale Railroad, Boyertown 11am
- Back to School with Bluey and Friends – The Peppermint Stick Candy Store, Boyertown 12-2pm
- “WORDS” Exhibition – Studio B Art Gallery, Boyertown 12-2pm
- The Alley Arts & Craft August Event – The Alley on High Street, Pottstown 12-5pm
- Wine Bottle Succulent Garden Class (arts & crafts) – Ridgewood Winery on Daffodil Hill Farm, Bechtelsville 1pm
- Cookies and Crafts!! Featuring Morgan Makes Cookies! – AR Workshop, Gilbertsville 2-5pm
- Sunset Skyz Music Duo (live music) – Adello Vineyard & Winery, Perkiomenville 2-5pm
- Stephen Kurtz (live music) – Iron Gate Biergarten, Pottstown 5-8pm
- Family FUNdraiser at the Carousel – Carousel at Pottstown, Pottstown 5:30-7:30pm
- Optimist Club of Boyertown Night (fundraiser) – Boyertown Ice Cream & Water Ice Factory, Boyertown 5:30-9pm
- Where The Crawdads Sing (movie) – The State Theatre, Boyertown
MONDAY 8/22/2022
- Bingo Night – Doc’s Irish Pub, Gilbertsville 6-8pm
- Where The Crawdads Sing (movie) – The State Theatre, Boyertown
TUESDAY 8/23/2022
- Bingo Night – Barrel & Ale, Boyertown 7:30-9:30pm
- Trivia Tuesday – Doc’s Irish Pub, Gilbertsville 8pm
- Where The Crawdads Sing (movie) – The State Theatre, Boyertown
WEDNESDAY 8/24/2022
- Storywalk – Boyertown Community Park, Boyertown 9am-6pm
- TBA (live music) – Sly Fox Tastin’ Room, Pottstown 6-9pm
- Yoga in the Meadow with Sydney! – Althouse Arboretum, Pottstown 6:30pm
- Trivia Night – Barrel & Ale, Boyertown 7-9pm
- Where The Crawdads Sing (movie) – The State Theatre, Boyertown
“Music is very spiritual, it has the power to bring people together.” – Edgar Winter
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