MONTCO Weekend Preview

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According to the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board, here are some of the cool and exciting events happening in Montgomery County this weekend:

AMERICAN BIRDING EXPO

Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks – September 29 – October 1

Reconnect with nature during the three-day American Birding Expo at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks. The event is the largest shopping experience available to bird watchers in North America.

As part of the event, guided bird walks will be offered at five locations throughout southeast Pennsylvania.

Click here to learn more about these birdwatching hot spots.

AUTUMN SPLENDOR FALL FOLIAGE TRAINS

Colebrookdale Railroad – September 28 & 30, October 1

The Colebrookdale Railroad is celebrating fall this weekend with four Autumn Splendor Fall Foliage train rides through the Secret Valley.

These 90-minute excursions take passengers through some of the most beautiful scenery in the region.

Rides are offered Thursday at 12:30 p.m., Saturday at 11:30 a.m., and Sunday at 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Meal options are available on both Sunday trains.

SLY FOX BREWING COMPANY’S CAN JAM

Sly Fox Brewery in Pottstown – September 30th

Sly Fox Brewery’s annual Can Jam celebration is one of the largest free music events in Montgomery County.

Don’t miss the opportunity to grab a couple cans of the brewery’s signature beers (all pay-as-you-go) and join in the largest KanJam tournament in the world.

The day also includes the annual River for the River bike ride. Choose from a 16- or 40-mile round-trip ride along the Schuylkill River Trail.

Proceeds from the event benefit the Schuylkill River Heritage Area and its efforts to promote and improve the river and the communities along it.

ASHER’S FALL FEST

Asher’s Chocolates – September 30

Celebrate the season with chocolate at Asher’s Chocolates. This year marks the 20th annual Asher’s Fall Fest at the company’s Souderton factory. And this year should be even more exciting as Asher’s celebrates 125 years in business!

SOUDERTON ART JAM
Souderton – September 30th

The Souderton Art Jam is one of Montgomery County’s premier art festivals and features a juried art show along with poets musicians and artists of the 100 Thousand Poets for Change.

The day also includes a Tasting Tent for adults and chalk art contest for kids.

There will also be great food and live music throughout the day.

ANNUAL BIRD & WILDLIFE FESTIVAL

Green Lane Park – September 30th

Sponsored by Audubon PA, the Annual Bird & Wildlife Festival at Green Lane Park is fun for the whole family.

The event includes live music, kid’s games and activities, great food, and of course, live bird demonstrations throughout the day.

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Visit VFTCB’ home page to see more Montgomery County weekend events.

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