All year round there are fascinating things to do and see in Hamburg. Plan
your visit around one of these events, or take advantage of our regular attractios.
Hamburg has something for everybody, for every budget and taste.
| 2010 | ALL INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE |
| February 1 | FREE MOVIE: The Fighting 69th Starring James Cagney 7:00 pm Hamburg Strand Theatre Sponsored by the Hamburg Area Historical Society |
| February 4 | HISTORICAL SOCIETY PROGRAM: Civil War in Pennsylvania by Mr. Steve Runkle of the Susquehanna River Basin Commission Hamburg Area High School Large Group Instruction Room Hosted by the Hamburg Area Historical Society Contact: 610.562.3664 |
| March 1 | LADIES NIGHT OUT FREE MOVIE: With a Song in my Heart Starring Susan Hayward, Rory Calhoun 7:00 pm Hamburg Strand Theatre Sponsored by the Hamburg Area Historical Society |
| March 4 | HISTORICAL SOCIETY PROGRAM: Business Memories by Domer Leibensperger Hamburg Area High School Large Group Instruction Room Hosted by the Hamburg Area Historical Society Contact: 610.562.3664 |
| March 6 & 7 | Cabela's Art Show: the Great Outdoors featuring members of the Hamburg Area Arts Alliance Cabela's Retail Store - 100 Cabela Drive Deer Country Exhibit Room 9:00 am to 4:00 pm each day Contact: 610.562.3106 |
| March 7 | Hamburg Swap Meet & Car Corral 7:00 to 2:00 Hamburg Fire Co. Field House 127 South 4th Street Over 100 Indoor Spaces with unlimited outdoor space and car corral Admission: Adult $2.00 / Under 12 - FREE For more information: 610-944-8619 |
| March 7 | "Benefits" Boyd's Bear & Longaberger Products Bingo by the Virginville Grange Community Service Committee... for local needs Doors open at 11:30 am/Games at 1:00 pm Where: Virginville Grange Hall, Main St. Ticket Price - to be determined Contact: Linda, 610.562.5105, g66gs@aol.com |
| March 19 & 20 | Musical Production High School Auditorium 7:30 pm |
| April 1 | HISTORICAL SOCIETY PROGRAM: Collecting Antique Tools by Tony Seo Hamburg Area High School Large Group Instruction Room Hosted by the Hamburg Area Historical Society Contact: 610.562.3664 |
| April 5 & 6 | FREE MOVIE: Ben Hur Starring Charlton Heston 7:00 pm Hamburg Strand Theatre Sponsored by the Hamburg Area Historical Society |
| April 11 | Annual Fashion Show Benefits the Hamburg Public Library Hamburg Area High School Begins at 2:00 pm Ticket Price: $10.00 Tickets available at the Hamburg Library Contact: 610-562-5120 |
| April 17 | New York City Arts Bus Trip Planned by the Hamburg Area Arts Alliance First stop is in the Chelsea Art District - explore contemporary art galleries and enjoy lunch (on your own); after lunch, the bus will take you to the Whitney Contemporary Art Museum - the bus will return to Hamburg around 6:00 pm Bus departs at 7:00 am Ticket Price: TBA (call to be on the contact list when more details are available) Contact: 610-562-3106 |
| April 24 | Earth Day Clean-Up Groups or Individuals Welcome! 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Kernsville Dam Recreation Area Start at the desilting basin monument Contact: Blue Mt. Wildlife info@bluemountainwildlife.com |
| May 3 | FREE MOVIE: TBA 7:00 pm Hamburg Strand Theatre Sponsored by the Hamburg Area Historical Society |
| May 6 | HISTORICAL SOCIETY PROGRAM: Researching Deeds by Fred Sheeler, Berks County Recorder of Deeds Hamburg Area High School Large Group Instruction Room Hosted by the Hamburg Area Historical Society Contact: 610.562.3664 |
| May 7 | Art Stroll: It's Raining Cats & Dogs THEME: Pets and Pet Lovers Rain Date: May 14th Downtown Hamburg 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm Local artists, performers, and musicians offer culture and themed-entertainment; downtown businesses welcome visitors and many offer specials/promotions. Hosted by the Hamburg Area Arts Alliance Contact: 610.562.3106 |
| May 15 | Annual Used Book and Bake Sale Hosted by "Friends of the Hamburg Public Library" Hamburg Area Middle School 8:00 am to 1:00 pm Contact: 610-562-5120 |
| May 20 | Middle School Art Show Middle School Cafeteria and Lobby 6:00 pm |
| May 20 | Middle School Instrumental Concert Middle School 7:00 pm |
| May 22 | 3rd Annual Bee Line Festival Reading RR Heritage Museum 500 South Third Street, Hamburg Admission: Adult - $8 / Children 4-12 - $3 Children under 4 years of age are FREE Family fun and food... truck, car, and train exhibits 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Contact: 610-562-5513 |
| May 22 | Murder Mystery Dinner: Hillbillies from Hell Haag's Hotel - Main St., Shartlesville This comical dinner show, which mirrors the game "Clue," invites the audience to guess who committed the theatrical murder and why - benefits Our Town Foundation $35.00 ticket includes a buffet, the show, and tax/gratuity Doors open at 6:00 pm Contact: 610-562-3106 |
| May 24 | Middle School Choral Concert High School Auditorium 7:00 pm |
| June 3 | HISTORICAL SOCIETY PROGRAM: VISIT to the Hamburg Fire Company Hamburg Area High School Large Group Instruction Room Hosted by the Hamburg Area Historical Society Contact: 610.562.3664 |
| June 4 | Art Stroll: the Great Outdoors THEME: Nature, Wildlife, and "going Green" Rain Date: June 11th Downtown Hamburg 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm Local artists, performers, and musicians offer culture and themed-entertainment; downtown businesses welcome visitors and many offer specials/promotions. Hosted by the Hamburg Area Arts Alliance Contact: 610.562.3106 |
| June 4, 5, & 6 | Dancing through the Decades Dance Pointe Studio Spring Recital Hamburg Area High School Friday - 7:00 pm Saturday - 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm Sunday - 3:00 pm Ticket Price - $7.00 Contact: 610.562.0153 |
| June 7 | FREE MOVIE: TBA 7:00 pm Hamburg Strand Theatre Sponsored by the Hamburg Area Historical Society |
| June 11 | Commencement HAHS 2010 6:00 pm |
| June18, 19, & 20 | Shock Waves Dance Revue of the Culture Shock Performing Arts Center This is the 8th Annual Dance Revue $8.00 - tickets available at the door Hamburg Area High School FRI. 7:00 pm SAT. 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm SUN. 1:00 pm To pre-order call 610-562-4420 |
| June 25 & 26 | Exotic Isles of Polynesia Hawaiian / Tahitian Revue of the Culture Shock Performing Arts Center This is the 13th Annual Polynesian Revue $8.00 - tickets available at the door Hamburg Area High School SAT. 7:00 pm SUN. 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm To pre-order call 610-562-4420 |
| July 2 | Art Stroll: Beach Night Held in association with Hamburg's Annual Summer in the City Beach Night Rain Date - July 9th Downtown Hamburg 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm Local artists, performers, and musicians offer culture and themed-entertainment; downtown businesses welcome visitors and many offer specials/promotions. Hosted by the Hamburg Area Arts Alliance Contact: 610.562.3106 |
| July 2 | Annual Summer in the City Beach Night Held in association with Hamburg's 3rd Art Stroll of the Summer 4th and Pine Street Municipal Lot 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm A free admission, family fun evening featuring the town's own Polynesian performers: the MaluLani Dancers with the Pahutanes. Contests include air guitar, limbo, hula hoop, ugliest Hawaiian Shirt, and Wing Eating. Shop, eat, and play games on the "boardwalk". Rain Date - July 9th Hosted by Our Town Foundation and the Culture Shock Performing Arts Center Contact: 610.562.3106 |
| July 17 | Flea Market and Yard Sale St. Mary Catholic Church 94 Walnut Road - Hamburg 8:00 am to 1:00 pm Lots of treasures waiting for you. Refreshments for sale. Contact: Laura, 610.562.7657 |
| August 2 | FREE MOVIE: She Wore a Yellow Ribbon Starring John Wayne 7:00 pm Hamburg Strand Theatre Sponsored by the Hamburg Area Historical Society |
| August 6 | Art Stroll:Wheels of Time THEME: Car / Bike Show and History Rain Date: August 13th Downtown Hamburg 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm Local artists, performers, and musicians offer culture and themed-entertainment; downtown businesses welcome visitors and many offer specials/promotions. Hosted by the Hamburg Area Arts Alliance Contact: 610.562.3106 |
| August 14 | 48th Annual Hamburg Merchant SIDEWALK SALE Downtown Hamburg 8:00 am to 3:00 pm The downtown's biggest savings event of the year: discounts on apparel, jewelry, gifts, furniture, art, and more!!! Contact: 610.562.2051 |
| August 14 | Hamburg Community Days Hamburg Park 7:00 am to 10:00 pm Food and Games; a Rotary breakfast; entertainment - Crazy Heart Admission: FREE Contact: 610.562.0589 |
| September 4 | 7th Annual Taste of Hamburg-er Festival Rain or Shine Downtown Hamburg - 3rd, 4th, & State Sts. 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Free admission food festival celebrating the hamburger: lots of burger stands and family entertainment on numerous streets, crafters / artists, and children's activities. Lots of silly contests, including the ever popular Burger Eating: the record still stands at 15 burgers in 8 minutes time. Hosted by Our Town Foundation Contact: 610.562.3106 |
| October 1 & 2 | Harvest Fest 2010 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm Friday 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm Saturday St. Mary Catholic Church 94 Walnut Road, Hamburg on Church Grounds and under Pavilion Fireworks on Friday evening: food, games, fun, entertainment, music, and fun for everyone: hay rides, pony rides, raffles, and much more... Contact: Laura, 610.562.7657 |
| October 9 | 2nd Annual Beer, Bands, and BBQ Haag's Hotel Pavilion - Main St., Shartlesville All day food, all day local music, all day beer, and a whole lot of fun - benefits Our Town Foundation Ticket Cost TBA Noon to 6:00 pm Contact: 610-562-3106 |
| October 23 | Murder Mystery Dinner: All in the Family Haag's Hotel - Main St., Shartlesville This comical dinner show, which mirrors the game "Clue," invites the audience to guess who committed the theatrical murder and why - benefits Our Town Foundation $35.00 ticket includes a buffet, the show, and tax/gratuity Doors open at 6:00 pm Contact: 610-562-3106 |
| October 30 | 47th Annual KING FROST PARADE Hosted by the Hamburg Jay cees Begins at 7:00 pm Rain Date: November 6th Contact: 610-562-1684 |
| November 6 | Craft and Gift Show Hosted by the Hamburg Area Woman's Club 9:00 am to 3:00 pm FREE Admission For more info. visit www.Hamburg AWC.org |
| November 13 | 2nd Annual Silent Art Auction 6:00 pm the Gallery of Hamburg 335 State Street, Hamburg Benefits the Hamburg Area Arts Alliance Admission: Free Contact: 610-562-3106 |
| November 14 | Boyd's Bear and Longaberger Basket BINGO 2 winners per game!!! Doors open at 12:00 / Games begin at 1:30 the Hamburg Field House Admission: $25.00 Contact: Sue, 610-972-5327 |
| November 20 | Christmas Bazaar 8:00 am to 1:00 pm St. Mary Catholic Church 94 Walnut Road , Hamburg (Ave Maria hall) Contact: Laura, 610.562.7657 Crafts, theme baskets, quilt raffle, homemade cookies, food, and much more |
| December 11 & 12 | Hamburg's Holiday Historic House Tours 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm each night Downtown Hamburg Ticket Info. available closer to the time Selected Hamburg property owners open their doors to the public, to showcase their finely-decorated historic homes on this self-guided winter stroll through the town. Benefits the Hamburg Area Arts Alliance Contact: 610-562-3106 |
| December 12 | 2nd Annual Christmas Bazaar - Culture Shock Performing Arts Center 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Culture Shock - 202 South 3rd St., Hamburg FREE to attend Crafts, Food, Music, Hawaiian Fabric Sale: FUN, FUN, FUN!!! Contact: Anita Doucette, 610.562.4420 |