Author: Angela Cremer

Throughout the Summer, the Fleetwood Rec Board will be presenting their Annual Summer Concert Series at the Fleetwood Park bandshell. All concerts start at 6 PM on the following Sundays in June and July, with an additional new concert being added in August. These events are free and open to the public to attend. In the event of rain, the concert will take place the following Monday. Please see the tentative schedule and performance line-up: June 1 (The Large Flowerheads); June 8 (The Fabulous Greaseband); June 15 (Frog Holler); June 22 (Miss Laurie Ann & The Saddletones); June 29 (The Three Amigos); July 6 (The Black Ties); and August 17 (Ringgold Band). Learn more here!

*Fleetwood Bank is a proud supporter of the Fleetwood Recreation Board and a proud sponsor of this Summer-long Concert Series*

Don’t miss the Summer Solstice Music Festival on Saturday, June 21 from 12 to 9 PM. Enjoy performances by the Mystic Warriors at 12 PM, Mr. Mody & Friends at 2 PM, Cliff Waddell & The Twang Gang at 4 PM, and Country music legend Ronnie McDowell at 7 PM. This event is rain or shine. There will be no refunds for inclement weather. If the show is cancelled, the event will be rescheduled for a later date. Tickets are limited, and the event will sell out! Purchase yours today by clicking here.

On Thursday, June 26 from 12 PM to 9 PM, Willy’s Ice Cream Saloon will donate 12% of your bill to the Friends of the Fleetwood Area Public Library to support the Fleetwood Area Public Library. Stop by their location on Pricetown Road in Fleetwood to enjoy outside dining and ice cream. Be sure to mention the library when you order!

The 49th Annual Greater Governor Mifflin League Community Days is being held from Friday, June 27 to Saturday, July 5 at Governor Mifflin Intermediate School. This 9-day event is a legendary community fair that features food, games, rides and entertainment – including the spectacular fireworks finale. Best of all, admission is completely free! The Greater Governor Mifflin League is a nonprofit organization devoted to supporting the community. Since 1976, the GGML has given back to the community in the form of contributions to local fire companies, ambulance associations, scout troops, school projects, community projects, scholarships, and more. Over the past 49 years, they have provided over $500,000 to organizations such as these. Learn more about the event here.

From Thursday, July 3 – Sunday, July 6, the inaugural Eastern PA Homestead Festival is taking place at the Kutztown Fairgrounds. Enjoy four days of craftsmen, vendors, speakers, live music, food, and fun as we pay homage to the Kutztown Folk Festival ™. Single day passes are just $10, and a 4-day pass is available for $30. Tickets are available for purchase online here or at the gate during the event. If you are interested in becoming a vendor for this event, please click here to learn more about fill out a vendor application form. Learn more about the event by following their Facebook page here, and check out all the vendors coming here.

*Fleetwood Bank is a proud supporter and sponsor of this event*

The Berks County Fair provides educational opportunities in the areas of agriculture, horticulture, and home arts to residents of Berks County and beyond. With a strong agricultural heritage, the fair strives to showcase excellence in farm fresh produce, livestock, exhibits, and everything in between. Celebrating 171 consecutive years, The Berks County Fair provides fun for the entire family to enjoy, including farm and agricultural events, track events, and delicious PA Dutch cooking. This is the oldest fair in Berks County and the second oldest fair in Pennsylvania.

The annual Fleetwood Community Carnival is taking place at the Fleetwood Park from Tuesday, July 15 – Saturday, July 19 this year. This carnival benefits many organizations throughout the Fleetwood area, such as the Fleetwood Fire Company, the Fleetwood Public Library, the Fleetwood Rotary Club and the Lions Club, to mention a few. The carnival includes amusement rides, great homemade food, entertainment, and cash bingo each night. Fireworks will take place on Friday, July 18, with a rain date of Saturday, July 19. Follow the Fleetwood Community Carnival Facebook Page for the latest updates! The entertainment schedule is as follows: Frog Holler on Tuesday, July 15 from 6:30 to 9:30 PM, Flamin’ Dick and the Hot Rods on Wednesday, July 16 from 6:30 to 9:30 PM, Erich Cawalla & The Uptown Band on Thursday, July 17 from 7 to 10 PM, The Jess Zimmerman Band on Friday, July 18 from 7 to 10 PM, and The Large Flowerheads on Saturday, July 19 from 7 to 10 PM.

*Fleetwood Bank is a proud Platinum Level Sponsor of the Fleetwood Carnival*

Every year on the first Sunday in August, since 1907, the Borough of Kutztown has celebrated heritage, community, traditions, and our family and neighbors at the annual Kutztown Day Celebration in the Kutztown Park. The tradition has been continued from year-to-year by the concerted efforts of the Kutztown Day Committee. This year’s event is scheduled for Sunday, August 3. The event starts at 12:30 PM and will include community and civic groups with displays, first responders demonstrations, Bingo, a cake baking contest, cake walk, disc golf, cornhole games, Quoit tournament, games and rides for the youth. Multiple concerts are scheduled in the band shell, with food vendors and other displays culminating with a fireworks display to close the festivities around 9:15 PM.

*Fleetwood Bank is a proud sponsor of this event and proud supporter of the Kutztown Community*

There’s something for the whole family at the Kutztown Fair! The 154th Annual Kutztown Fair is taking place from Monday, August 4 to Saturday, August 9 at the Kutztown Fairgrounds. The fair is taking place from 4 PM to 10 PM every day except for Saturday, August 9. The hours on Saturday, August 9 are 2 PM to 10 PM for Children’s Day. The theme of this year’s fair is “Born To Be Wild!” Enjoy food, music, animals, crafts, contests and rides. Learn more about the fair here!

*Fleetwood Bank is a proud supporter of this event*

Berks Community Health Center is celebrating National Health Center Week from August 3 – 9 by hosting a Community Day event on Wednesday, August 6 from 4 to 6 PM. Come out and celebrate Reading’s only Community Health Center, who provides exceptional care to all, regardless of ability to pay. Community Days offers a chance for patients of BCHC and Berks County residents to learn more about BCHC’s services while enjoying a fun and engaging atmosphere. This event includes information tables from local organizations and supporters / sponsors, free children’s activities, live music and entertainment, raffle prizes donated by local businesses and sponsors, and more! Learn more here.

*Fleetwood Bank is a proud sponsor of this event and proud supporter of Berks Community Health Center*