2009 |
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June 15 through August 22 |
Summer Reading Program FOR KIDS FREE Ages 0-17 years - kids can win prizes for reading books. Call the library for more information. Hamburg Public Library Contact: 610-562-2843 |
| July 3 | "Summer in the City" Art Stroll Wheels of Time THEME: Transportation through the Ages Third in a series of themed first-Friday downtown "strolls" where local artists display their work in front of local businesses; various activities and performings artists will be chosen to conform to the car and mobile theme. 6:00 am to 8:30 pm Downtown Hamburg Contact: 610-562-3106 |
| July 3 & 4 | 11th Annual Hamburg Community Days Hamburg Field House Downtown Hamburg Food, games, bingo, face painting, Reading Line Dancers, and crafters FRIDAY: Crazy Hearts (7 pm to 10 pm) SATURDAY: Jalappa All-Stars (3:30 to 6:30), Crazy Elmer & the Outlaws (7 to 10 pm) Race Cars on Display - 11 to 3 Chinese Auction 9:00 am Custom Motorcycle Display - 1 to 3 Sponsored by the Hamburg Lion's Club Contact: John Stasulli, 610-562-7325 |
| July 7 | FREE MOVIE: Drums along the Mohawk 7:00 pm Hamburg Strand Theatre Sponsored by the Hamburg Area Historical Society |
| July 17 | Beach Night 5:00 am to 9:00 pm Downtown Hamburg, 4th & Pine Sts. FREE admission Fun for the whole family - with Hamburg's Polynesian dancers. Be a part of or watch contests: watermelon seed spitting, air guitar, limbo, hula hoop, uglies Hawaiian shirt, and the famous "hot as heck" wing eating. Shop, eat, and play games on the "boardwalk." Contact: 610-562-3106 |
| July 18 | Murder Mystery Dinner: Doors open at 4:45 pm; dinner and show to start at 5:30 (promptly) Hamburg Area High School Cafeteria $35.00 per person Dinner served by the Penn Warner Hotel Teriyaki Chicken and Broiled Salmon Lomiloni, Tossed Salad Greens, Seasoned Rice, Garden Vegetable Medley, Dinner Roll, Iced Tea and Coffee, and Apple Crisp Contact: Stephanie at 610.562.3520 OR Melissa at 484.332.1808 OR Michelle at 610.562.3518 |
| July 18 | Indoor Flea Market & Yard Sale 8:00 am to 1:00 pm St. Mary Catholic Church 94 Walnut Road, Hamburg in the Ave Maria Hall at St. Mary's Treasures are waiting for you; Refreshments for sale. Contact: Laura, 610.562.7657 |
| July 26 | Train Show Hamburg Field House |
| August 1 | Northern Berks Reptile Show 9:00 to 4:30 pm Admission: $8.00 Hamburg Field House For more info. visit www.northernberksreptileshow.com Contact: Marty Piedl, 610-529-3614 |
| August 4 | FREE MOVIE: The Longest Day 7:00 pm Hamburg Strand Theatre Sponsored by the Hamburg Area Historical Society |
| August 7 | "Summer in the City" Art Stroll Around the World THEME:Culture & Diversity Fourth in a series of themed first-Friday downtown "strolls" where local artists display their work in front of local businesses; various activities and performings artists will be chosen to conform to the cultural appreciation theme. 6:00 am to 8:30 pm Downtown Hamburg Contact: 610-562-3106 |
| August 8 | 47th Annual Hamburg Merchant Sidewalk Sale 8:00 am to 3:00 pm Downtown Hamburg Come downtown for the biggest savings event of the year - experience huge discounts on apparel, furniture, jewelry, crafts, gifts, and so much more. Contact: Lori Mengel, 610-562-2051 |
| August 23 | Peach Festival Hosted by St. John's Thrivent Members4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Hamburg Field House Music & entertainment by the Ringgold Band: soups, hamburgers, hot dogs, turkey BBQ, homemade pastries, peach sundaes, and beverages available. Contact: Shirley Shollenberger, 610.562.4647 |
| September 3 | HISTORICAL SOCIETY PROGRAM: Hamburg Fire Co. and Hahn Motors, by the Hartman family 7:00 pm Hamburg Area Middle School Large Group Instruction Room Contact: 610-562-3664 |
| September 5 |
Food festival honoring the hamburger: family ET on numerous stage areas, crafters / artists, contests (including burger eating), strolling ET, and children's activities. Regional restaurants will challenge each other to the People's Choice award for the best burger. 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Downtown Hamburg FREE admission Contact: 610-562-3106 |
| September 12 | Duatholon Sponsored by Blue Mt. Wildlife Contact: Pat Adams, 610.562.7909 |
| September 12 | Pig Roast / Picnic / Flea Market 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm St. Michael's Church 529 St. Michael's Road, Hamburg Tickets available at the door Music by the Jalappa Allstars Contact: Hilary Fajna, 610.488.1783 |
| September 12 | Salem Church Community Pig Roast & Car Show 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm; 2:00 pm car show Salem E.C. Church, Lenhartsville $10.00 per person (includes meal) Lots of fun, food, fellowship: a silent auction, door prizes, & car show Rain or Shine!!! Contact: Dorinda Moll, 610.562.5033 |
| September 13 | Hamburg Dutch Train Meet 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Hamburg Field House Admission: $4.00 Contact: Ralph Maurer, 610-987-3144 |
| September 14 | FREE MOVIE: The Green Berets 7:00 pm Hamburg Strand Theatre Sponsored by the Hamburg Area Historical Society |
| October 1 | HISTORICAL SOCIETY PROGRAM: Revolutionary War by Mr. Steve Runkle of the Susquehanna River Basin Commission 7:00 pm Hamburg Area Middle School Large Group Instruction Room Contact: 610-562-3664 |
| October 2 | "Summer in the City" Art Stroll Mardi Gras & Blues THEME:Town Party FINAL in a series of themed first-Friday downtown "strolls" where local artists display their work in front of local businesses; various activities and performings artists will be chosen to add to the fun and festivities. 6:00 am to 8:30 pm Downtown Hamburg Contact: 610-562-3106 |
| October 2 & 3 | Harvest Fest 2009 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 3 & 4 | Gun Show Hamburg Field House |
| October 5 | FREE MOVIE: Dr. Strangelove, starring Peter Sellers 7:00 pm Hamburg Strand Theatre Sponsored by the Hamburg Area Historical Society |
| October 10 | Beer, Bands, and BBQ Noon to Night Hamburg Fish and Game Club Tickets: $20.00 each, includes your meal and three beverages or beers Benefits Our Town Foundation Eat, drink, and be jolly - join your friends at this pig roast featuring four local bands and old-fashioned fun and LOTS of beer. Contact Our Town Foundation: 610-562-3106 |
| October 10 | Pot Pie Supper and Flea Market 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm St. Michael's Church 529 St. Michael's Road, Hamburg Tickets available at the door Music by the Jalappa Allstars Contact: Hilary Fajna, 610.488.1783 |
| October 17 | Northwestern Berks Reptile Show & Sale 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Admission: $8.00 / Age 5 and under FREE Hamburg Field House More info. visit www.pythons.com/hamburg Contact: 484-651-2689 |
| October 17 | Rachel Ray's Food Network Nightmare Murder Mystery Dinner Haag's Hotel, Shartlesville PA Doors open at 6:00 COST: $35 per ticket (reservations) - includes the meal & the show Benefits Our Town Foundation Contact: 610-562-3106 |
| October 17 | 10 K Road Race Sponsored by Blue Mt. Wildlife Contact: Pat Adams, 610.562.7909 |
| October 24 | Grease Band of Jersey Hamburg Field House Doors open at 7:00 COST: $20.00 per ticket Sponsored by the Hamburg Lion's Club BYOB Tickets Available at Leibensperger Card & Gift Shop of from any Lion member |
| October 24 & 25 | Home Studio / Showroom Driving Tours Time and Ticket Cost TBA Benefits the Hamburg Area Arts Alliance Local artists open up their studios / showrooms to the public on this self-guided driving tour. Contact: Arts Alliance, 610-562-3106 |
| October 31 | 46th Annual King Frost Parade Downtown Hamburg Parade begins at 7:00 pm Largest fall parade on the east coast: marching bands, floats, celebrities, masqueraders, and more. Raindate: November 7th Contact: 610-562-1684 |
| November 2 | FREE MOVIE: Sgt. York , starring Gary Cooper 7:00 pm Hamburg Strand Theatre Sponsored by the Hamburg Area Historical Society |
| November 5 | HISTORICAL SOCIETY PROGRAM: Berks Antiques, by Doris Burnhart 7:00 pm Hamburg Area Middle School Large Group Instruction Room Contact: 610-562-3664 |
| November 7 | Bazaar, Flea Market, & Food Sale 8:00 am to 1:00 pm St. Michael's Church 529 St. Michael's Road, Hamburg There will also be a Keystone/Miller Blood DRive: call 610.488.1783 to make reservations Contact: Hilary Fajna, 610.488.1783 |
| November 8 | Craft Show Sponsored by the Hamburg Area Woman's Club 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Hamburg Field House Contact: Veronica Schrack, 484.660.3153 / vschrack@comcast.net |
| November 14 | Boyd's Bear / Longaberger Basket Bingo 1:30 pm (doors open at 12:00 pm) Hamburg Field House Admission: $25.00 (non-refundable) Contact: Sue Wessner, 610-972-5327 |
| November 21 & 22 | Keystone HandiCrafters Craft Show Hamburg Field House |
| December 3 | HISTORICAL SOCIETY PROGRAM: Berks County Historical Society, by Paul Troutman 7:00 pm Hamburg Area Middle School Large Group Instruction Room Contact: 610-562-3664 |
| December 4 | Community Tree Lighting Sponsored by the Hamburg Lion's Club, Our Town Foundation, & the Greater Hamburg Business Association Hamburg Municipal Parking Lot, 4th & Pine 7:00 pm Contact: George Mitten, 610-562-2267 |
| December 5 | Holiday Parade / Santa Visits w/ Children Sponsored by the Hamburg Lion's Club, Our Town Foundation, the Greater Hamburg Business Association, & Union Fire Co. #1 Hamburg Municipal Parking Lot, 4th & Pine 9:00 am Contact: George Mitten, 610-562-2267 |
| December 5 | Northwestern Berks Reptile Show & Sale 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Admission: $8.00 / Age 5 and under FREE Hamburg Field House More info. visit www.pythons.com/hamburg Contact: 484-651-2689 |
| December 7 | FREE MOVIE: Tora! Tora! Tora! 7:00 pm Hamburg Strand Theatre Sponsored by the Hamburg Area Historical Society |
| December 11 | Children Visit with Santa in his Workshop Sponsored by the Hamburg Lion's Club, Our Town Foundation, & the Greater Hamburg Business Association Hamburg Municipal Parking Lot, 4th & Pine 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Contact: George Mitten, 610-562-2267 |
| December 18 | Children Visit with Santa in his Workshop Sponsored by the Hamburg Lion's Club, Our Town Foundation, & the Greater Hamburg Business Association Hamburg Municipal Parking Lot, 4th & Pine 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Contact: George Mitten, 610-562-2267 |
| 2010 | |
| January 4 | FREE MOVIE: Pork Chop Hill 7:00 pm Hamburg Strand Theatre Sponsored by the Hamburg Area Historical Society |
| February 1 | FREE MOVIE: The Fighting 69th 7:00 pm Hamburg Strand Theatre Sponsored by the Hamburg Area Historical Society |
| March 1 | FREE MOVIE: The Manchurian Candidate 7:00 pm Hamburg Strand Theatre Sponsored by the Hamburg Area Historical Society |
| 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 |
| 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 |