Come to Saturday's Pretzel Fest

On Saturday, September 24th, FirstEnergy Stadium will host the 4th Annual Reading Pretzel Festival benefitting Habitat for Humanity and presented by Unique Pretzels, Tom Sturgis Pretzels, and Reading Bakery Systems. Gates open at 11:00 a.m. and the event runs until 6:00 p.m. 

The Reading Pretzel Festival celebrates the area's legacy of pretzel making dating back to the 19th century. Reading, Pa. has more pretzel manufacturers than anywhere else in the world and that has led many to call it "The Pretzel Capital of the World". 

This one-day event is full of incredible food, beverages, arts, crafts, and live music. It's also family-friendly and dog-friendly event. Local restaurants will be hand with special pretzel-themed dishes in addition to pretzels from providers from across Berks County. Admission is just $5 per person and children under 12 are admitted free. Tickets are available at the Fightins Box Office located at FirstEnergy Stadium or online via Fightins.com/Pretzel. 

Reading Pretzel Fest also features one of the area's most unique craft beer tastings, pairing locally made pretzels with the region's best beers. This limited ticket event runs from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. For $35, participants receive an unlimited beer tasting wristband and a limited edition Reading Pretzel Fest Beer Tasting Glass. Participating breweries will be announced at a later date.

Single game tickets and playoff strips for the Fightin Phils 50th season affiliated with the Philadelphia Phillies are available now by visiting Fightins.com, by calling 610-370-BALL, or by stopping by the Fightins Ticket Office located at FirstEnergy Stadium.