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by Julie Cordingley
Has it really been a year since the last Boyertown Fun Days?
Answer: yes! …and if you don’t want it to be two years, make sure to head over to Boyertown Community Park this coming weekend from Thursday 6-10PM, Friday 6-10PM and Saturday 1-10PM. Rain or Shine!
Boyertown Fun Days is touted as ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and those looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. This means that there are carnival rides, music, vendors, and food for the “festies”…
The Boyertown Alumni Band and the Director’s Band are perfectly aligned to a little culture.
And it's all wrapped up with immersive experiences like Rosaire’s Royale Flying Pig Races, Dragon Wing Falconry, and Flippenout Trampoline Acrobats!
As was the case last year, there will be no fireworks. But that’s okay because the weekend will culminate with a stage show featuring a “Best of Philly” winner, Bigg Romeo. Known for their high energy renditions of Top 40 hits, classic rock, and hip-hop mega-mixes, they guarantee to get every generation on their feet.
All good fun!
History of the Event
- Origins: While an exact start date remains unrecorded, historical consensus from local officials and organizers points to the mid-1980s as when the event became an official annual tradition.
- Rosaire’s Royal Racing Pigs: A cornerstone of the festival for over 30 years. The Florida-based Rosaire family visits the park to host hilarious, competitive pig races, with audience members selected to cheer on the little "hoggets" for prizes.
- Entertainment: The three-day event leans heavily on local talent. Historically, it has showcased acts like the Boyertown Alumni Marching Unit, Ellixson’s Tae Kwon Do Academy, and "Boyertown Idol" karaoke contests. [History of event provided by AI]
Friends of Fun Days:
Ehst Custom Kitchens
A.D. Moyer
Erb & Henry Equipment
Boyertown Community Library
Lori and Lonnie Carnes
KS Dental
Chestnut Knoll- Heritage Senior Living
McDonald’s in Gilbertsville
Partnership Sponsors:
PA Industrial Equipment Inc
Global Advanced Metals
LTL Consultants Ltd.
Quigley Chevrolet of Bally
Sheila Nester & Associates
Schaeffer Floor Coverings
Catagnus Funeral home
E. Kenneth Nyce law office
Gerhinger Mechanical
Major sponsors:
T.L Conrad Electric
Hartman, Valeriano, Magovern, & Lutz PC
Body-Borneman Insurance
The Kathy Barry Agency LLC
Inframark LLC
Feature Sponsor
Spotts, Stevens, and McCoy
Premiere Sponsor
DPG Drugs Plastics and Glass
More News from Boyertown
- May 28; One-a-Day: Flowers--Nature's Eye Candy Easter lilies: what a glorious sight; their cousins, not as showy perhaps, but welcome and prolific.
- Boyertown Community Upholds Tradition Jamie and Jeff Cascino add a celebration of the country's 250th anniversary to Boyertown's Memorial Day parade.
