POTTSTOWN PA – Fun and family-friendly activities, and a mission to introduce and welcome more local residents to the joys of the arts in all their forms, will combine Saturday (May 31, 2025) from noon to 3 p.m. as this year’s “Pottstown Arts In The Park” blossoms in Riverfront Park on College Drive.
The event is free to attend and open to the public. It is being jointly sponsored by Pottstown Community Arts, the High Street Music Company, and the Pottstown Parks and Recreation Department.
At the park, the day kicks off with nine separate performances by local talent at the stage within its grassy amphitheater. Meanwhile, at locations across the borough, several organizations and businesses will host focused activities that put participants at the heart of artistic creation.
Performances at the Amphitheater
Here are starting times for the line-up of performances at the Riverfront Park amphitheater:
- At 12 p.m., watch Ridiculous Nicholas juggle a variety of items, and create magic before your eyes;
- 12:30 p.m., a fashion show is sponsored by Steel River Playhouse. The audience is invited to dress up, or come dressed as, characters from “Legally Blonde,” “The Wizard of Oz,” and “Seussical.” They’ll be joined by Ms. Krysta, singing Disney song covers;
- 1 p.m., teen actors involved in Art Bubble 19464 will perform four songs from Broadway musicals;
- 1:15 p.m., Current students of The High Street Music Company will sing or play a musical instrument;
- 1:45 p.m., Coach Justin of Just Youth Athletics will teach a cheer;
- 1:55 p.m., Actors from Steel River Playhouse involved in its “Mary Poppins Junior” show will perform two songs;
- 2:10 p.m., Pottstown Dance Theatre’s Ms. Krysta will teach “Around the World” dance steps;
- 2:25 p.m., Watch puppies from the Animal House Project demonstrate their painting talent; and
- 2:40 p.m., a second fashion show is presented by Steel River Playhouse.
Performance times may vary slightly, and some shows could be “shuffled in order,” organizers say.
Meanwhile, Across the Borough
Come to the borough early Saturday, stay the whole day – before and after “Pottstown Arts In The Park” – and discover some of its arts gems. At the following times, they include:
- 9 a.m. to noon, Pottstown FARM, the open air public market where visitors can buy fresh produce and artisan crafts vendors. They’ll be assembled at Smith Family Park, 100 E. High St.;
- 9 a.m. to noon and 2-9 p.m., Anno Artem hosts the “What We Carry” exhibit in its gallery at 1 Security Plaza Ste. 202.;
- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Art Fusion 19464 hosts its 20th anniversary party. Watch artisans at work, make a variety of art projects, get your face painted, play fun games, and find Artie the Gnome, all at 341 Beech St. Unit 1;
- 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., find a new garment to wear in the Hagston Spring Collection Drop, held at The Beekeeper’s Café, 206 N. Charlotte St.;
- Noon to 5 p.m., come ride the restored and historic 1905 carousel at The Carousel at Pottstown, 30 W. King St. It’s offering tickets in a special buy-one-get-one deal; and
- 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., watch “Mary Poppins, The Musical” in either of two shows at Steel River Playhouse, 245 E. High St. Tickets may be available at its theater box office.
Scheduled activities also include Ms. B’s Puppet Museum, plein air painting sponsored by the Ice House Restaurant, live spray paint demonstrations, and other amusements. Get more details on these while at the park.
Fill A Passport, Win A Prize!
As a special incentive, visitors can earn a prize by joining the event’s Art Crawl. They can pick up a free Art Crawl passport at any of many stations across town, and on it collect 15 stamps from participating locations. Those who complete the task can turn in their passports before 9 p.m. at the Anno Artem gallery, 1 Security Plaza, to claim their reward.
Get passports stamped at Grumpy’s Handcarved Sandwiches, The Beekeeper’s Café, Anno Artem, Pottstown FARM, Dani Bee Funky, Art Fusion 19464, Enchanted Elements Apothecary, The Collective, Pottstown Arts in the Park, Gypsy Dreaming and Counting Stars, The Carousel at Pottstown, Orgalla Design, Steel River Playhouse, Pottstown Area Artists Guild, The High Street Music Company, Pottstown Dance Theatre at the Arts in the Park, and Cosmic Art Studios.
Browse Crafts of Area Vendors
Looking for something special for yourself, your home, or a perfect gift for someone else? Wander through “Pottstown Arts In The Park” to meet these vendors:
- A & H Candle Co. LLC, maker of candles, wax melts and intention candles;
- Alison Road Mercantile, which carries locally produced goods such as coffee, honey, jams, pickles, and spices;
- Amanda’s Sweets, hand-makes dipped pretzels, brownies, and other sweets;
- Aniseh Koro, a nature photographer and tutor at MCCC;
- Anthony Nowack, co-owner of Anno Artem and a visual artist;
- Alice’s Creations, maker of resin art and designer of jewelry boxes;
- Brad Magnuson, spray paint artist
- Carnival Cravers, which serves funnel cakes, cotton candy, and hot dogs;
- Ceramics Made with Luv, ceramic artist;
- Coventry Creative, wood artist;
- Crafted Abstraction, ink artist;
- Creative Butterfly Co., visual and sculpture artist;
- Daughters of Crafted Abstraction, jewelry artists;
- Designs by Michele Ann, jewelry artist;
- Douglas Wilson, sculpture artist and a member of the Pottstown Area Artists Guild;
- Dzastina Agata Natural Skincare, maker of natural skincare, candles, and herbal teas;
- Earrings by Teresa, jewelry artist;
- Heather’s Handmades, knitter of blankets and more;
- JCM Designs, hand makes jewelry and paintings;
- Jean Elizabeth, maker of leather bags;
- Kenny’s Customs, artist using crystals, recycled items, and mixed media;
- Kimberton Suds, handcrafted soaps;
- Knotty Sisters, knitter of emotional support pickles and more;
- Lighthouse Luminaries, crafter of luminaries;
- Luna De Lites, maker of freeze-dried candy;
- Mayah’s Paw Tasty Treats, handmade dog treats and toppers;
- Pam Laury, garden artist using recycled materials;
- RAD Original Art, visual and sculpture artist;
- RenaRoos Nails, hand makes unique nail sets;
- RoseLinx Permanent Jewelry & Charm Bar;
- Spirit Wing Arts and Music, Native American artists;
- Stephen Kent, visual artist;
- The Crafty Shark, seamstress;
- The Hex Factory, maker of hex signs and barn stars; and
- With Love, Doula Services, offering custom bags and key chains for new parents, with information about doula services.
For more information about “Pottstown Arts In The Park,” call Marie Haigh at 610-574-8016, or send an e-mail to Pottstown Community Arts at ToPottstownArts@gmail.com.
Photos provided to Travels With The Post by Pottstown Community Arts
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