# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Berks Summer Fest 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 11:30 am – Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Saturday, July 11, 2026
Thorn Alley at GoggleWorks Center for the Arts
Free Admission

Get ready for a day filled with live music, family fun, and community celebration as Berks Arts brings the 4th Annual Berks Summer Fest to GoggleWorks Center for the Arts.

This free, family-friendly festival transforms Thorn Alley into a vibrant gathering place featuring live performances throughout the day, hands-on activities for children, face painting, a magic show, lawn games, local vendors, and more. Visitors are encouraged to explore the galleries and creative spaces throughout GoggleWorks while enjoying a full day of entertainment.

The 2026 music lineup includes:
• Bennie Sims & The Groovemasters
• Dexter Sales Quartet
• Caya Sol Reggae Band
• Flamin’ Dick & The Hot Rods

Guests are also invited to support the community by bringing non-perishable food donations for Helping Harvest, which will have collection bins onsite throughout the festival.

Thanks to the support of Berks Arts, the County of Berks, and community partners, Berks Summer Fest remains free and open to all ages.

Bring your family, invite your friends, and spend a summer day enjoying great music, creativity, and community at GoggleWorks Center for the Arts.

Location: GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, Thorn Alley
Admission: Free
Presented By: Berks Arts


Thorn Alley Stage Concerts are made possible by the support of the Regional Foundation, the Windgate Foundation, the Stabler Foundation, and the Reading Musical Foundation.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/reading/berks-summer-fest-2026/200030259984855
- **Event Categories**: festivals, music, entertainment, live-music, art, concerts, fine-arts, magic-show, nonprofit, kids, reggae, music-festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 199

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Reading
- **state**: PA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Goggleworks Center for the Arts
- **lat**: 40.3374
- **long**: -75.93307
- **full address**: Goggleworks Center for the Arts, 201 Washington street ,Reading, Pennsylvania, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Berks Summer Fest 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Berks Summer Fest 2026 takes place on Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 11:30 am to Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Goggleworks Center for the Arts, 201 Washington street ,Reading, Pennsylvania, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Berks Summer Fest 2026?
  - **A:** Berks Summer Fest 2026 is organized by Goggleworks Center for the Arts.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Berks Summer Fest 2026 is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Reading, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 190+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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