Celebrating America’s 250th
Sponsored by Friends of Fleetwood Parks, the festival returns to Fleetwood Community Parks for another great day of FREE music, vendors, and fun. Set up your chair or spread a blanket and enjoy beautiful music and surroundings!
Fiddler Craft Row
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Take a stroll through Fiddler Craft Row and discover one of the most popular parts of the Berks Fiddle Fest! Featuring more than 40 artisans, crafters, community organizations, and specialty vendors, Fiddler Craft Row offers something for everyone to enjoy throughout the day. Browse handcrafted jewelry, woodworking, folk art, specialty foods, and unique gifts while meeting the talented people who create them. Local nonprofits and community groups will also be on hand to share information about their programs and services. Come shop, discover, and connect with the people who help make the Berks Fiddle Fest a true community celebration!
Want to be a craft vendor? Apply here
Jamming Area
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Grab your instrument and jam with other fiddlers all day long or just listen to the music.
Main Stage
10:00 am Gospel Service
10:30 am Midnight on the Water
11:30 am Nyke Van Wyk with Bret Alexander
1:00 pm Salute to America
1:15 pm All Ages Fiddle Competitions with music breaks provided by Meadowood Music students
Age Group Categories
Ages 12 and under
Ages 13 thru 18
Ages 18 and over
5:00 pm Fiddlemania, Award presentations, and Swing Low Finale
2nd Stage
10:00 am Scottish F.I.R.E. Fiddle Competition Qualifier followed by Open Mic with Phil Stahl
Children’s Area
11:00 am and 1:00 pm Children’s performance by Miss Maggie
Workshops
Fiddle - Addyson Young, 10:30-11:30 am
Banjo - Deborah Justice, 11:45am-12:45pm
Hammered Dulcimer - Deborah Justice, 1:00 pm-2:00 pm
Mountain Dulcimer - Appalachian Ed Conover, 2:15-3:15 pm
Workshops and jam sessions
Crafter area
Baked goods, ice cream, and great food!
Food and Beverages
There will be plenty of food and beverages available for purchase throughout the festival. Friends of Fleetwood Parks will be serving burgers, hot dogs, homemade vegetarian vegetable soup, drinks, and other festival favorites from their concession stand along with Freddy Bears Smokin’ Hot BBQ & Pop’s Malt Shop. Additional food vendors and community organizations will also be on-site offering a variety of delicious options, ensuring there is something for everyone to enjoy throughout the day. (Please note, this event is alcohol-free.)
Please note, all times are approximate and subject to change.