Enjoy fresh spring vegetables, including asparagus and rhubarb, live music, fresh baked goods, spring transplants for your home and so much more. West Reading Farmers Market is on the 500 block of Penn Avenue. Parking is available at 525 Penn Avenue, click here for more details.

The 30th Annual Chile Pepper Festival is taking place on Friday, September 11 and Saturday, September 12 from 9 AM to 6 PM at the William Delong Memorial Park in Bowers, PA. This event is held both days rain or shine! Jalapeno eating contest will take place on Saturday, September 12 at 1 PM. In addition to trophies, first place receives $100, second place receives $75, and third place receives $50. Guests will also enjoy music by The Chile Pepper Ramblers. A suggested donation of $4 is requested for admission. Learn more here!

*Fleetwood Bank is a proud supporter of the Chile Pepper Festival*

The Leesport Area Historical Society is presenting the 18th Annual Leesport Area Community Days on Friday, September 11 from 5 to 10 PM and Saturday, September 12 from 2 to 9 PM at the Leesport Playground. This is a cherished event that brings the community together for two unforgettable days of celebration, connection, and fun! Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday and commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with an Honor Guard presentation to kick off both days. A fireworks spectacular will conclude the event on Saturday evening at 9 PM. Enjoy a DJ, food trucks, games, Bingo, raffles, live music by Die Tired, Ole 97, Agent 99 and the Schuylkill Valley High School Band.