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hamburg Fun Things Happening in Hamburg By Gabriella Wilson, Administrative Assistant, Our Town Foundation
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ot only does Hamburg have plenty of great places to shop and eat, but the town also has a lot of upcoming events and activities for the whole family! All events and activities are planned and/or hosted by Our Town Foundation, the Borough’s nonprofit community revitalization corporation. Our Town Foundation administers the Downtown Main Street Revitalization Program, the Hamburg Area Arts Alliance and owns the Hamburg Strand Theater.
Networking Mixer: On June 2, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., stop in What Matters Co. Barbershop located at 46 S. 4th St. for a free networking event with local business owners, residents and artists. There will be light refreshments for your enjoyment! Hawk Mountain Arts Tour and Sale: On June 4, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., visit with local artists as they display their work on the banks of the Schuylkill River at the Etchberger Memorial Park in Hamburg. It is sure to be a fun day outside and is a wonderful way to support local artists! Faith Night: On June 14, at 7 p.m., the Hamburg Strand Theater will be showing the faith-based movie, “Same Kind of Different as Me.” Tickets are $8 and include a complimentary popcorn and soda. Faith Nights can be enjoyed on the second Tuesday of each month through December. Car Cruise: On June 17, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., experience nostalgia with vintage, classic and other unique cars while being entertained by music from a local DJ. The Car Cruise is held at 234 State St. next to Sweet Treats Ice Cream Parlor and occurs on the third Friday of each month through October. Photoshop for Artists: Register for “Framing the Basics for Success Art” class June 22 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Join prominent regional photographer and painter Jay Ressler in the party room at the Hamburg Strand Theater for a basic introduction to Adobe Photoshop Essentials. Participants are encouraged to bring their laptops or mobile devices. Class is $10 per person and is suitable for ages 18 and older.
Sampling of artwork from artists participating in the Hawk Mountain Arts Tour and Sale
Example of a garden from the Garden Tour
Garden Tour: On June 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., explore several gardens in the Hamburg area with this self-guided tour. Presale tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the Our Town Foundation office located at 320 State St. Tickets purchased the day of the tour are $6. Open Studio Reception: On June 25, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., meet local fabric artist Martha Ressler at her studio for art, crafts, refreshments and a raffle. Reception will be held at 15 Rocktown Road in Hamburg. Classic Night: On June 28, at 7 p.m., the Hamburg Strand Theater will be showing “The Hangover.” Tickets are $8 and include a complimentary popcorn and soda. Taste of Hamburg-er Festival: Mark your calendar for this udder-ly delicious event held Sept. 3! If you have any questions on any of the above events, please call Our Town Foundation at 610-562-3106. To be notified of future events, please sign up for our e-newsletter at hamburgpa.org.
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