The West Reading French Fry Fest is back for its seventh year, taking over more of Penn Avenue than ever before. The popular outdoor event will be held Saturday, August 16, from 600 to 700 blocks of Penn Avenue, closing two blocks to traffic to make room for food lovers and more than 60 local vendors.
Each participating restaurant and vendor will serve up their own take on a crowd favorite: French fries. Visitors can expect everything from classic shoestrings and hand-cut styles to loaded, gourmet creations. Admission is free, with fries and other menu items available for purchase on a pay-as-you-go basis.
The event is cash-friendly, and ATMs will be available on-site. Proceeds will benefit West Reading Recreation. Live music will be provided by Rick*, performing near 6th and Penn Avenue.
Featured fry vendors include: 3rd & Spruce Drafthaus, Brewer’s Bar and Grill, Buckwalter’s Smoke Haus, Famous Fries, Hangry Joes, Let’s Taco Bout It, Nonno Alby’s, Pip and Lily’s Loaded Tots, Pretzel Revolution, Rhythmic Provisions, Simply Bold, Spuds Events and Catering, Symbiote Collectibles, Taqueria Comālli, Takkii Ramen West Reading, Tony’s of West Reading, West Reading Tavern, and Why Not Burgers.
Organizers encourage attendees to come hungry, bring friends, and enjoy an afternoon of food, shopping, and community spirit.
