In the first issue of Best of Berks, explore with BerksCal as Berks County puts on a show. The Rotary clubs of Fleetwood and Kutztown put on a show, East Penn Manufacturing is hitting the ground running,  and the Fightin Phils make fireworks fly within the next two weeks. With an eye to Fathers Day tucked to the end as a bonus, start your June right with BerksCal, and join us as we show the Best of Berks. 

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Hello Berks County! We at BerksCal hope your summer is going great so far, and that June is off to a grand start. If it isn't, due to work, weather, or something unfortunate, then Berks County has your back. The county is starting June on a high note with multiple shows, runs, and even baseball games. There are almost 60 events happening in the next two weeks and even one special event for all the Berks County fathers out there. This first selection of events couldn't be any better, and we know everyone will enjoy these events. Without further ado, let's see the first Best of Berks featured events for June 3rd to June 16th! 

The 13th Annual Fleetwood Rotary Club "Show of Wheels"

  • Where: Fleetwood Community Park (by Park Rd.), Fleetwood, PA
  • When: Sat. June 9th, 8am to 4pm
  • Cost: FREE!

Starting off the first ever Best of Berks, the Fleetwood Rotary Club is teaming up with the Fleetwood Fire Company to bring an awesome show for everyone to enjoy. If you love cars, trucks, and motorcycles of all kinds then you need to be here for the 13th Annual FRC "Show of Wheels" this coming Saturday in Fleetwood Park! Come check out the gathering of vintage, modern, and special vehicles at the Fleetwood Park. The club is also handing out goody bags and dash plates to the first 200 registered contestants, breakfast and lunch, music by The Sound Factory, rubber duck races, and so much more. There are over 70 awards for participants - including for top stock cars, top trucks, motorcycle awards, the mayor's award, the police chief's award, fireman's award, and so much more. In addition, the club encourages everyone to donate men's clothing for the show. If you're a huge fan of anything road vehicle, this is the gathering for you!

To spectate the event is free for everyone. Anyone is welcome to tour the vehicles and see what Berks has to offer! To register for the contests costs $12 with a pre-register, $17 at the gate, and vendors for the event must pay $20 per space. If you want more information on the Show of Wheels, click on the links below:

  • The FRC's Show of Wheels Facebook Event post: Click here
  • The Show of Wheels downloadable flyer: Click here

The Taste of Kutztown Wine & Beer Festival + "Run for the Wine" 5K

  • Where: Kutztown Community Park (beside E. Main St.), Kutztown, PA
  • When: Festival - 12pm to 5pm | 5K Run - 10am to 1pm
  • Cost: Festival - $25 ($22 per person if in a group of 6 or more) | 5K Run - $25 to $30

Just a short hop away from revving engines in Fleetwood, there are beautiful times brewing in Kutztown! This double event special is sponsored by the Kutztown Rotary Club and Kutztown's Tommy Boys and comes with loads of drinks. Berks County is known for its awesome wineries and breweries, and now everyone has the chance of trying them all out all in one place. Come enjoy samples and food from over 16 wineries and 4 breweries. Stands will line grass pathways alongside vendor trucks, artisan vendors, VIP speakers, live music, and so much more. There's even the special "Run for the Wine" 5K with cash prizes for the top three men and women finishers, gift cards, a special championship-labeled wine bottle, and loads of fun! With so much to sample, Kutztown is the town to be in this weekend. As a note, please drink responsibly, and don't do anything that'd put you on the nightly news.

If you want to learn more, check out the following links!

  • The Run for the Wine 5K Eventbrite Link: Click Here
  • The Taste of Kutztown official webpage: Click Here

The 4th Annual "Celebrating Sally" 5K & Memorial Mile

  • Where: East Penn Manufacturing, 102 Deka Rd., Fleetwood, PA
  • When: Sat., June 16th at 9am - 12pm
  • Cost: $25 - $30

After double Rotary club fun in the first week, Berks County is hitting the ground running with the Celebrating Sally 5K & Memorial Mile. Just outside of the quaint hamlet of Lyons is East Penn Manufacturing, and every year they've hosted a run in honor of Sally Miksiewicz, who was once the CEO and Vice Chairman of East Penn Mfg. In honor of her work and her deepest passion of helping others further their education, the company hosts the run to raise money for the Sally Breidegam Miksiewicz Scholarship for Moravian College. Now, in its 4th year, you can contribute to the scholarship, run with others, and help the community while getting a healthy run at the same time! In addition to the 5K and the Memorial Mile, East Penn is also hosting a Chinese Auction after the race and even offers free photography for all racers. With the summer weather just around the corner, but better way would there be to soak in the sun than by helping the community and running with friends? 

You can learn more about the race with these links:

  • The official Celebrating Sally 5K website: Click Here
  • The Celebrating Sally 5K Facebook event: Click Here
  • The registration site for the Celebrating Sally 5K: Click Here

Reading's Fightin Phils vs Akron's RubberDucks Baseball Game

  • Where: FirstEnergy Stadium, 1900 Centre Ave., Reading, PA
  • When: Sat. June 16th at 6:45pm
  • Cost: ~$25 (Price increases with bigger packages)

For the final stop in the first edition of Best of Berks, America's classic ballpark - FirstEnergy Stadium - is hosting another awesome baseball game for Berks County to enjoy. Come to the stadium and end a beautiful Saturday on an explosive finale with the Reading's Fightin Phil's baseball game and after-game fireworks show. With this event happening in the heart of Fathers Day weekend, it's the perfect time to bring out fathers, sons, and the family for an all American classic in this spectacular Minor Leauge Baseball game.

Interested in ending the week with a bang? Check out these links to learn more:

Unfortunetly that big bang from the fireworks marks the end of the first Best of Berks edition. Are you excited about the featured events as much as we are? Are you curious to see more of what the county has to offer? This edition might be tucked to bed but there are dozens on dozens of events to explore! Check out the BerksCal main calendar to see all the events coming in the future. You might even find a great event for your father on this coming Fathers Day.

That's the same reason why this edition was late out of the gate, among other things. Owning up to a past mistake, I (Daniel Smith) want to apologize for this edition being late. As mentioned in the Memorial Day 2018 blog post, this post was supposed to hit the page by Sunday morning. A serving of family affairs, a dash of power-knocking rain, and sprinkle of Fathers Day event scouting pushed this edition back. For that, I thank everyone for waiting for this post. Family plans have been scheduled for, the skies looking clearer for the future, and I even have a special Fathers Day post planned for Fathers Day weekend coming up! So be sure to check into BerksCal's Best of Berks by this Sunday, June 17th, at 9am to see the 2nd edition of Best of Berks.

With that squared, we at BerksCal hope you have an amazing two weeks ahead in Berks County, June, and in all you do. It's been a pleasure to write for you all, and I will see you in the next edition. Rotary away your routines, make a dash for the best events, and I hope everyone hits a home run in all they do. See you in the next post!

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