34th Annual Schuylkill Haven Borough Days
One of the most anticipated events in all of Schuylkill County is Schuylkill Haven’s Borough Day. This event has various activities, vendors, and local shops involved. Borough days always bring the Schuylkill Haven community together in a way we don’t get to throughout the year. Friends and family alike wander the town enjoying all Schuylkill Haven has to offer.
Schuylkill Haven Borough Days Quick Info:
- When: Saturday, September 24th 9am-4pm
- Where: Schuylkill Haven
- Who: You! Come on out and bring your friends and family!
- Cost: Free! There is, of course, food to buy or train tickets to purchase.
- Parking: There are multiple accessible locations to park:
- Schuylkill Haven Area High School
- Island Park
- Evans Delivery
- Walk In Art Center
- R&J Big Yellow Shuttle is free and will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- What: What is happening at Schuylkill Haven Borough Days? Keep reading and we will share this year’s scoop! I’m sure you can also get a scoop of ice cream from the Little Dipper in town as well!
Schuylkill Haven Borough Day Schedule
- 7:00-10:00: Fire House Breakfast @ Schuylkill Hose Co. #2 – Union Street.
- 9:00-11:00: Two Of Us @ Train Station Lot
- 9:00-11:00: Jay Smar @ Santander Lot
- 9:00-11:00: Brian Reading @ Saint John Street
- 9:00-11:00: Sterling Koch @ Lower Union Street
- 9:00-12:00: BT Express DJ @ Parkway
- 9:00-12:00: Ray Owen @Schuylkill Haven Library Steps
- 9:00-2:00: Gently Used Jewelry Sale @ Schuylkill Haven Library (Inside)
- 9:00-4:00: Gift Basket & Raffel @ St. John’s UCC
- 9:00-4:00: Kid’s Mini-Train Ride @ Parkway
- 9:00-4:00: Victorian Highwheelers @ Downtown
- 9:00-4:00: Rock N Roll Racing @ M&T Bank Lot
- 9:00-4:00: Bounce Houses @ M&T Bank Lot
- 9:00-4:00: Mark’s Interactive Legos @ Saint John Street
- 9:30-10:30: Galena Brass Band @ St. John’s UCC
- 10:00-1:00: MV Duo @ Beer Haven Lot
- 10:00-1:00: Splash The Clown @ Parkway
- 10:00-1:00: Pete Geist @ Strolling
- 10:00-2:00: Historical Society Open House @ Houck Hall
- 10:00-2:30: Wagstaff & Company @ Parkway
- 10:30-12:30: Galena Brass Band @ Strolling
- 11:00: #2102 Steam Train Excursion @ Train Station
- 11:00-1:30: Street Beans @ Strolling
- 11:00-3:30: Clive Allen & Heather Lynn – Magic @ Parkway
- 11:30-1:30: Jesse Wade @ Train Station Lot
- 11:30-1:30: Rusty Foulk @ Santander Lot
- 11:30-1:30: Music of Billy Jole/Elton John @ Lower Union Street
- 11:30-1:30: Hanna Violet Trio @ Saint John Street
- 11:30-1:30: Jay Smar @ St. John’s UCC
- 11:30-3:00: Give & Take Jugglers @ Parkway
- 12:00: Belvedere Alumni Drum & Bugle @ Brok-Sel Lot
- 12:00-3:00: John Hadfield @ Strolling
- 1:00: #2102 Steam Train Excursion @ Train Station
- 1:00-3:00: Mummers All Star String Band @ Strolling
- 1:00-3:00: Two Of Us @ Schuylkill Haven Library Steps
- 1:30-3:30: Crossfire Band @ Beer Haven Lot
- 2:00-3:00: Hawk Mountain Highlanders @ Brok-Sel Lot
- 2:00-4:00: Fat Kats @ Lower Union Street
- 2:00-4:00: The Rehrig Brothers @ Santander Lot
- 2:00-4:00: Street Beans @ Train Station Lot
- 2:00-4:00: The Holt Twins @ Saint John Street
- 3:00: #2102 Steam Train Excursion @ Train Station
Things To Do At Schuylkill Haven Borough Days
There are so many things to do at this community celebration. Schuylkill Haven is true to its slogan as, “The Little Town That Could” by showing just how much it can do! Find your favorite things to do at Schuylkill Haven Borough Days below.
Pancake Breakfast To Start Schuylkill Haven Borough Days
Kick of your Schuylkill Haven Borough Days experience with a pancake breakfast from 7-10am at the Schuylkill Hose company located at 51 S St Peter Street. You do not want to miss these pancakes and what better way to start the day than with a full belly?
Train Rides In Schuylkill Haven
All aboard the Schuylkill Haven Borough Days train ride! Put on by the Reading Blue Mountain & Northern Railroad passenger train, this year’s Steam Engine 2102, which is newly restored, will carry passengers from Schuylkill Haven to Port Clinton and back. The last time this steam engine visited Schuylkill Haven Borough Days was back in 1991!
Round trip excursions take around 70 minutes. On this Schuylkill Haven train ride, there will be beautiful views of scenic Schuylkill County, passing through Landingville PA, Auburn PA, and stradling the banks of the Schuylkill River. On the train cars will be a variety of cartoon characters to entertain your children and family.
It is recommended you purchase your train tickets in advance since in years past they have sold out. Make sure you save your seat on the Schuylkill Haven train to get the full Schuylkill Haven Borough Day experience.
Train Ticket Information:
- Price:
- Adults: $19.00
- Children: $9.00 (ages 3 to 12yrs)
- Children 2 and under require a FREE Ticket
- Buy Tickets Here:
- https://www.rbmnrr-passenger.com/haven-borough-day
- Or Call 610-562-2102
Train Departure Times:
- 11AM
- 1PM
- 3PM
Vendors & Performers
There are a variety of food vendors and professional performers. From musicians to magicians. Find your favorite performance at Schuylkill Haven Borough Days! Some performers to look out for:
- Give & Take Jugglers at the Parkway Playground
- Live Music
- Magician Performances
- Strolling Entertainers
Thank You, Schuylkill Haven Borough Day Committee
We appreciate the Borough Day Committee’s countless hours and extensive work to make Schuylkill Haven Borough Day a success. We are also thankful for the Schuylkill Borough Day volunteers, Schuylkill EMS, the mayor, the fire chief, and all those involved in making this event a success.
Join Us In Schuylkill Haven
People from neighboring towns like Orwigsburg, Pottsville, Friedensburg, and of course Cressona make the 10-minute trip to join in the festivities. Since Schuylkill Haven school district reaches Port Clinton, many people travel up 61 to join their friends and classmates for a fun filled day.
