Events

B.F.F. : Boyertown First Friday

First Friday, March - November 4:00pm-8:00pm
Philadelphia Ave & Downtown Boyertown

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Visit downtown Boyertown for food, fun, shopping and more. We have a wonderful community full of vibrant people, rich history, and plenty to do and see! Bring your friends! Hear local music, do some shopping, have dinner and drinks and shake off the week with us!

Coming Out of Hibernation

Saturday, April 16  10:00am-2:00pm
Philadelphia Ave & Downtown Boyertown

Celebrate the arrival of spring and the end of hibernation with this fun-filled event for
the entire family! Visitors of all ages can enjoy a stroll down Philadelphia Avenue which
will be lined with craft vendors featuring honey, mead, flowers, and much more. A
variety of food vendors will also be joining us, so bring your appetite! Local businesses
and nonprofits will also be offering a variety of games, crafts, and activities for children
and their families to enjoy. Children and their families can make a kite or purchase a kit
to take home and adult visitors can enjoy the Bears & Bees Bar featuring spring cocktails and mead. 

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Boyertown Day & Casket Races 

          Building a Better Boyertown has made the difficult decision to postpone the Boyertown Day event due to staffing and material shortages affecting planned participation for the casket race. This event was scheduled for May 21, 2022.  We at Building a Better Boyertown are pleased to provide our community with cherished memories and heartfelt support. We will revisit Boyertown Day & Casket Races in 2023! Thank you for your continued support of our non-profit organization.  

Boyertown Evening Market

1st & 3rd Thursdays 

May-September  4:00-8:00pm
Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles Parking Lot

Now in its second year, the Boyertown Evening Market has been a huge hit since its kick-off last year. Visit a variety of vendors including produce, honey, baked goods, flowers, and more. 

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20th Anniversary Dinner

Friday, September 2 ● 6:00pm

Brakeman’s Café

You are cordially invited to Building a Better Boyertown's 20th anniversary dinner at Brakeman's Café, 56 S. Washington Street Boyertown, PA 19512! Please join us  for appetizers, plated dinner and dessert, and a complimentary glass of wine or beer. A cash bar will also be available. Feel free to come in your best 1920's fashion! We cannot wait to celebrate with all of you dapper gents and glamorous gals! Tickets are limited, so don't wait! 

Oktoberfest Tasting Preview

Thursday, September 22 ● 5:00-8:00pm

Brakeman’s Café

The Oktoberfest Tasting Preview is back for its second year! This will be an indoor/outdoor event under a tent and attendees will sample beers that will be available for purchase at the weekend’s Oktoberfest event. They will be paired with German-themed appetizers. A bratwurst dinner will also be available for purchase. This is a ticketed event.  

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15th Annual Oktoberfest

Friday, September 23  6:00-10:00pm

Saturday, September 24  11:00am-10:00pm

Town Center Parking Lot

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Participants will enjoy a family-friendly, German and fall-themed event, including beer, delicious food, music and entertainment, and a variety of craft vendors. Each year this event draws approximately 5,000-8,000 attendees and continues to grow in popularity. Oktoberfest is free to attend and welcomes families of all ages. There will be activities for children and adults alike! 

Small Business Saturday

Saturday, November 26

Downtown Boyertown

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Shop local and get your Christmas shopping done early! Visit the wonderful and unique shops in Boyertown to find that perfect gift. 

December 3 10am-2pm

Philadelphia Avenue & Downtown Boyertown

Visitors of all ages can enjoy an enchanting stroll down Philadelphia Avenue and stop by
some of the festively decorated shops to find that perfect gift. For additional shopping
opportunities, visit one of the many unique vendors lining the Avenue. In addition to
craft and gift vendors, local businesses and non-profits will be offering a variety of
games, crafts, and activities for children and their families to enjoy. Of course, keep your
eye out for the big guy in red! Santa and Mrs. Claus will happily pose for photographs
with their adoring fans.

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