{"id":299152,"date":"2026-10-03T15:43:33","date_gmt":"2026-10-03T15:43:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/299152\/"},"modified":"2026-10-03T15:43:33","modified_gmt":"2026-10-03T15:43:33","slug":"events-roundup-oktoberfests-lead-the-way-during-busy-festival-season-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/299152\/","title":{"rendered":"Events roundup: Oktoberfests lead the way during busy festival season"},"content":{"rendered":"

Oktoberfest (www.readingliederkranz.com\/oktoberfest<\/a>) returns to the Reading Liederkranz in Lower Alsace Township, Berks County, through Sunday. With food, beer and other drinks, music, vendors and more. Opening at 5 p.m. on weeknights and 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.<\/p>\n

The Ambler Oktoberfest (amblermainstreet.org\/oktoberfest-2026\/<\/a>) takes place Friday from 6 to 9:30 and Saturday from 11 to 9:30 in the Montgomery County borough. Vendors, food trucks, kids rides, a beer garden, musical performances and more.<\/p>\n

Oktoberfest at Steel Stacks in Bethlehem (www.artsquest.org\/oktoberfest\/<\/a>) runs Friday through Sunday and Oct. 9-11. Beer, food, music, local artisans, dachshund races and more.<\/p>\n

GoggleWorks<\/p>\n

Coming to the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts in Reading (goggleworks.org<\/a>): Hezekiah Jones Friday at 7; Hispanic Heritage Month celebration Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m., with music, dance, culture and community.<\/p>\n

Apple Butter Frolic
\n\"HarryHarry Bauman of Bauman Family Apple Butter demonstrates traditional apple butter stirring at the 50th annual Apple Butter Frolic. (John Worthington\/MediaNews Group)<\/p>\n

The Mennonite Heritage Center, Harleysville, Montgomery County, will host the 53rd annual Apple Butter Frolic Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring farming demonstrations, traditional foods, old-time children\u2019s activities and time-honored crafts. Handicapped parking at the center. General parking at Indian Valley Middle School, 130 Maple Ave., Harleysville, with shuttle service to the Frolic. For more information, visit mhep.org<\/a> or call 215-256-3020.<\/p>\n

Rocky Horror<\/p>\n

The Rocky Horror Picture Show Original Cast Spooktacular featuring Barry Bostwick comes to the Lansdowne Theater in Delaware County (thelansdownetheater.com\/<\/a>) Friday at 8. Meet \u201cRocky Horror\u201d star Bostwick, participate in a costume contest, and interact with a local shadow cast performing scenes from the movie \u201clive\u201d on stage while the full film is shown behind them.<\/p>\n

Limerick Uncorked<\/p>\n

Limerick Uncorked (limerickuncorked.com<\/a>) brings wine, beer, food, music and crafts to Limerick Community Park in Montgomery County Saturday from noon to 5 p.m.<\/p>\n

Upper Merion<\/p>\n

The Upper Merion Township Community Fair and Fall Festival (umtownship.org<\/a>) takes place Saturday from noon to 4 in Heuser Park, King of Prussia. Crafts, kids\u2019 activities and music. Free admission.<\/p>\n

Downingtown festival<\/p>\n

Downingtown Fall Fest (downingtownfallfest.com<\/a>) is set for Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine, on Green Street and East Pennsylvania Avenue in the Chester County community.<\/p>\n

Art exhibit<\/p>\n

The community-based art exhibition \u201cWalk With Us\u201d runs through Nov. 19 at Penn State Berks. Its murals and interactive installations relate the experiences of people and families impacted by incarceration and asks the viewer to consider the future of justice. For more information, email ECS296@psu.edu.<\/p>\n

First Friday<\/p>\n

Downtown Reading\u2019s First Friday event takes place Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. in the 600 block of Penn Street, featuring a Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration.<\/p>\n

Dance event<\/p>\n

All Aboard the Joy Train will be held Saturday at 4:30 p.m. at the Reading Railroad Heritage Museum, 500 S. Third St., Hamburg. It features a 90-minute performance led by the JCWK Dance Lab contemporary dance troupe and the Reading Company Technical and Historical Society. For more information, visit www.jcwkdancelab.org\/joytrain<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Glenolden Community Day<\/p>\n

Community Day is set for Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Glenolden Park in Delaware County, with music, craft vendors, inflatables, face painting, food and drink vendors, games, raffles and more. For questions, call 610-583-3221 or email kduffy19036@gmail.com<\/p>\n

Homestead dedication<\/p>\n

On Saturday at 10:30 a.m., the Nicholas Stoltzfus Homestead, 1700 Tulpehocken Road, Wyomissing, Berks County, will dedicate the Beiler-Renno Pavilion, a community gathering space built with materials preserved from early Amish immigrant homesteads. The ceremony will include reflections and historical presentations. The event is free and open to the public.<\/p>\n

Paws In The Vineyard<\/p>\n

The Pennsylvania Restaurant and Lodging Association Brandywine Valley Chapter and the Brandywine Valley SPCA host Paws in the Vineyard, 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at Penns Woods Winery, 124 Beaver Valley Road, Chadds Ford. Rain date is Oct. 9. Stroll through a private vineyard alongside adoptable rescue dogs from the Brandywine Valley SPCA. Following the walk, guests are invited to relax on the lawn with music by Jason Ager. Wine and food will be available. Tickets available at web.prla.org\/events\/Brandywine-Chapter-Fundraiser-Paws-In-The-Vineyard-1969\/details<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Book fair<\/p>\n

Saturday\u2019s Story Lane Book Fair and Market at the Reading Public Library brings together local literary figures and nationally renowned authors including poet, author and performer Javier Avila. The free event is organized by Barrio Alegria and the Reading Public Library. There will be children activities starting at 1 p.m. An outdoor market with food trucks, performances and local vendors runs from 4 to 9.<\/p>\n

Germantown history<\/p>\n

The Revolutionary Germantown Festival is set for Saturday from 10 to 4 p.m. at the Cliveden historic site in Philadelphia (cliveden.org\/<\/a>), commemorating the 249th anniversary of the 1777 Battle of Germantown. Living history interpreters, hands-on craft activities, tours and more. Free admission.<\/p>\n

History hike<\/p>\n

A history hike will be held Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Historic Dreibelbis Farm (www.dreibelbisfarm.org<\/a>) near Virginville, Berks County. It will feature stops of special interest along the farm\u2019s lanes and trails.<\/p>\n

Italian festival<\/p>\n

South Philadelphia\u2019s St. Nicholas of Tolentine Authentic Italian Festival takes place Sunday from noon to 8 p.m. in the 1700 block of South Ninth Street. It includes a religious procession, a variety of food vendors and a day filled with musical performances. Learn more at www.stnicksitalianfestival.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Jonas Brothers<\/p>\n

The Jonas Brothers perform Friday at 7:30 in the Xfinity Mobile Arena (xfinitymobilearena.com<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Reading shows<\/p>\n

A pair of shows are coming to downtown Reading Friday night: Cain with Lizzie Morgan at 7 in the Santander Performing Arts Center; Ole 60, Kolton Moore and The Clever Few and Garret Elias at 7 in the Santander Arena. Tickets and information at www.santander-arena.com\/.<\/a><\/p>\n

Mann center<\/p>\n

Coming to the Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia (highmarkmann.org<\/a>): Logic & G-Eazy with Juicy J Thursday at 7; Shaboozey with Kashus Culpepper Tuesday at 7:30.<\/p>\n

The Met Philadelphia<\/p>\n

The Met Philadelphia (www.themetphilly.com\/<\/a>) presents: Wave to Earth Saturday at 8:15; the Chicks Wednesday at 8:30.<\/p>\n

Movie in the park<\/p>\n

There will be a screening of \u201cToy Story 5\u201d Saturday at 7:30 p.m. on the Stone House lawn in Wyomissing, Berks County.<\/p>\n

Lancaster shows
\n\"RingoRingo Starr is bringing his band to Lancaster. (Chris Pizzello\/Associated Press)<\/p>\n

American Music Theatre in Lancaster (amtshows.com<\/a>) presents: Diamond Rio Sunday at 7 p.m.; Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band Tuesday at 6.<\/p>\n

Bethlehem shows<\/p>\n

The Wind Creek Event Center in Bethlehem (www.windcreekeventcenter.com\/<\/a>) presents: Ann Wilson of Heart Friday at 8; Jordan Jensen Saturday at 8.<\/p>\n

Miller Theater
\n\"ActorActor and musician Jeff Goldblum is leading his jazz ensemble in a Philadelphia show. (Scott A Garfitt\/Associated Press)<\/p>\n

Coming to Philadelphia\u2019s Miller Theater (www.ensembleartsphilly.org\/<\/a>): comedian Maria Bamford Friday at 7:30; Jeff Goldblum and The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra Wednesday at 8.<\/p>\n

Mahler symphony<\/p>\n

The Philadelphia Orchestra (philorch.ensembleartsphilly.org\/<\/a>), led by Yannick Nezet-Seguin, will perform Mahler\u2019s Fifth Symphony in Marian Anderson Hall at the Kimmel Center. Performances Thursday at 7:30, Friday at 2 and Saturday at 8.<\/p>\n

Keswick
\n\"MusicMusic legend Gladys Knight is doing a show in Montgomery County. (Amy Harris\/Associated Press)<\/p>\n

Coming to the Keswick Theatre in Glenside, Montgomery County (keswicktheatre.com<\/a>): \u201cHeated Rivalry\u201d author Rachel Reid Thursday at 7:30; Yachtley Crew Friday at 8; comedian Vic DiBitetto Saturday at 8; drag performers BUTTTOOTKING Sunday at 8; Gladys Knight Wednesday at 8.<\/p>\n

Michael Mayo<\/p>\n

Vocalist Michael Mayo performs Friday at 7:30 at the University of Pennsylvania\u2019s Harold Prince Theater (pennlivearts.org\/<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Colonial<\/p>\n

The Colonial Theatre (thecolonialtheatre.com\/<\/a>) in Phoenixville, Chester County, presents: a screening of \u201cStop Making Sense\u201d hosted by Jerry Harrison of Talking Heads Thursday at 8; Super Art Fight Saturday at 7; Buena Vista Orchestra Wednesday at 7:30.<\/p>\n

Eagles tribute<\/p>\n

The tribute band Best of the Eagles performs Friday at 7 in the Miller Center for the Arts at Reading Area Community College (millercenter.racc.edu\/<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Sellersville<\/p>\n

The Sellersville Theater in Bucks County (st94.com<\/a>) presents: Loudon Wainwright III Thursday at 8; Badfish with Ted Bowne Friday at 8; Southern Culture on the Skids Saturday at 8; Boogie Wonderband Sunday at 8; Yonder Mountain String Band Tuesday at 8; Groove Merchants and Hip Snacks Wednesday at 8.<\/p>\n

Newtown<\/p>\n

Coming to the Newtown Theatre in Bucks County (www.thenewtowntheatre.com\/<\/a>): A Night of U2 Friday at 8; Music of the Doors Saturday at 3 and 8.<\/p>\n

Kennett Flash<\/p>\n

At the Kennett Flash in Kennett Square (kennettflash.org<\/a>): Lucy Kaplansky Friday at 8; Legion of Prog tribute to progressive rock Saturday at 8.<\/p>\n

Sunnybrook and SoulJoel\u2019s<\/p>\n

Coming to SoulJoel\u2019s and the Sunnybrook Ballroom near Pottstown (souljoels.com<\/a>): The Fabulous Greaseband in the ballroom Friday at 7; comedian Heather Shaw Friday at 7; comedian Joe Matarese Saturday at 6 and 8; Rob Stand and Jim Gillespie Saturday at 7 and 9; Flamin\u2019 Dick and The Hot Rods in the ballroom Saturday at 7; Dibbs and the Detonators at Sunnybrook on Sunday, with dance lessons from 3 to 4 and open dance from 4 to 7.<\/p>\n

Ardmore<\/p>\n

At the Ardmore Music Hall (ardmoremusichall.com<\/a>): Ted Leo and the Pharmacists with Labrador Thursday at 8; Karina Rykman with McKenzie Johnson Friday at 8; Maggie Rose with Sadie Gust Saturday at 8; Disney tribute with the Little Mermen and the Princess Pals Sunday at noon; White Denim with Arc Iris Tuesday at 7:30; Rock the Pink cancer fundraiser Wednesday at 8 with members of Moe, The Disco Biscuits, Goose, String Cheese Incident and more.<\/p>\n

\u2018Murder for Two\u2019<\/p>\n

The Media Theatre in Delaware County (www.mediatheatre.org\/<\/a>) presents the musical comedy \u201cMurder for Two\u201d Thursday through Oct. 18.<\/p>\n

West Chester<\/p>\n

Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center in West Chester (uptownwestchester.org\/<\/a>) presents: Laugh Lounge Thursday at 7:30; Better than Bacon improv comedy Friday at 7:30; screening of the documentary \u201cThe Dads\u201d Saturday at 7:30.<\/p>\n

Animation event<\/p>\n

Animate Philadelphia! (galaxycon.com\/pages\/animate-philadelphia<\/a>) runs Friday through Sunday at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Montgomery County.<\/p>\n

Pumpkin Press<\/p>\n

Newsroom Philadelphia, 1102 Germantown Ave., presents Pumpkin Press through Nov. 1. It brings together the legend of the Headless Horseman and Philadelphia\u2019s connection to Edgar Allan Poe in an immersive autumn escape. For more information, check out www.newsroomphilly.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sausage Fest<\/p>\n

Standard Tap, 901 N. Second St., Philadelphia, is hosting Sausage Fest through Sunday, featuring dishes from around the world. For more information, go to standardtap.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Dock Day<\/p>\n

Dock Day will be held Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1 Stadium Drive, Chester, Delaware County. It originally was planned for Sept. 26 but was rescheduled. The Coast Guard and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission will assist with water safety, provide fishing instruction, and help residents obtain fishing and boating licenses. There will be music, games, prizes, food and vendors. Learn more at 610-876-6420.<\/p>\n

CannFest<\/p>\n

Pennsylvania CannFest takes place Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Renninger\u2019s Antique and Farmers\u2019 Market, 740 Noble St., Kutztown, Berks County. The event features more than 200 vendors, music, food, education, advocacy and cannabis culture. All attendees must be 18 and over.<\/p>\n

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