Get Out: Many Events This Weekend in the Phoenixville Area

This weekend is super busy in the Phoenixville area. High school students will head off to prom tonight, goats will race, shad will be eaten and the new bike share program will lift off.

Though the official opening isn’t until next weekend, the Phoenixville Farmers’ Market will also likely be a popular place. There were truly way too many to list this week, so go check out all the events on our events calendar. You can also add your own if you see something missing.

Here’s a peek at five that might make you want to get out and get moving locally.

Where/When: Multiple locations, Sat., April 30, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Why Go: It’s the first big one ever, and Shad Fest will celebrate this humble fish. The festival will take place at Black Rock Sanctuary, and under the Gay Street bridge on Taylor Alley in Phoenixville. There will be a shuttle between locations, or you can use a bike from the bike share program to get around.

Pricing: Free

More Info: Check out the Shad Fest website.

Where/When: Sly Fox Restaurant and Brewery, 520 Kimberton Rd., Sun., May 1, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Why Go: We’ll have more on the festival and race on Phoenixville Patch later today, but it’s an annual tradition and a ton of goats have been registered this year. The weather also seems like it will agree with the festival this year, unlike last year (stifling heat) or the prior year (pouring rain).

Pricing: Free (but bring cash if you want beer)

More Info: We’ll have an article later today so watch Phoenixville Patch, and check out the Sly Fox page for more about the bock fest and race.

Karaoke Dance Party

Where/When: , Sat., April 30, 8 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.

Why Go: This event raises money for Wings Walkers, a team in the Phoenixville Relay for Life. Earn prizes, dance, sing and have a good time all for a cause.

Pricing: $15 per person; $25 for a pair

More Info: Take a look at the event on Facebook and find out how to let the group know you’re coming.

Where/When: , Fri., April 29, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Why Go: Artwork by the Fellowship Health Resources staff and consumers will be on display at this downtown art gallery in Phoenixville. The event will feature light refreshments.

Pricing: Free

More Info: Find out more about the program and exhibit here.

Where/When: , Fri., April 29, 9:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Why Go: Come see the amazing transformation Operation FOCUS will complete as the organization readies the school for the post-prom party. This year’s theme is “Hooray for Hollywood.” Operation FOCUS offers a safe, fun and alcohol- and drug-free environment for Phoenixville Area High School students after the prom.

Pricing: Free

More Info: See the FOCUS website.

Where/When: 1001 Kimberton Rd., Chester Springs, Sat., April 30, 7 p.m.

Why Go: Yes, it’s down the road a little, but a portion of the proceeds go to benefit Kimberton Fire Company and it’s a drive-in movie, which sounds like a lot of fun. They’ll be showing American Graffiti. The event will take place at Tom Oates Automotive. The car show starts at 7 p.m., and the movie begins at 8:45 p.m.

Pricing: $20 per car

More Info: See the Tom Oates Automotive website.