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Hey there, Harleysville! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Headed to Old Pool Farm? What's new at this year's Folk Fest
  • See how a state grant will brighten Accupac's Harleysville plant

Also on today's calendar: Complimentary Evaluations At Alderfer Auction in Hatfield and Doylestown and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Where is the worst place to hide in a hospital ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid with partial sunshine, with a high of 87 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 87, low: 64.
  • Saturday: Low humidity with sunshine, with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Philadelphia Folk Festival returns to Old Pool Farm for 63rd year (northpennnow.com) — The Philadelphia Folk Festival is returning this weekend to Old Pool Farm on Salford Station Road in Harleysville, bringing three days of music, camping, crafts, and family activities August 14–16. Residents can catch acts like Leftover Salmon, Sam Bush, Mary Gauthier, and many regional performers across seven stages, plus workshops, kids' programs, and a large crafts and food bazaar. Tickets, camping details, and schedules are available at folkfest.org.
   

• Two Area Firms to Lower Energy Costs with PA Grants (travelswiththepost.com) — Harleysville-based Accupac is getting nearly $150,000 in state grant funding to upgrade its facility with high-efficiency LED lighting, cutting energy costs and emissions. The personal-care manufacturer is one of 15 Pennsylvania firms sharing RISE PA awards. State officials say the projects will save companies hundreds of thousands of dollars while reducing greenhouse gas emissions across industrial sites.
   

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Other local events
    Friday August 14
  • 2026 Philadelphia Folk Festival →
    Philadelphia Folk Festival, 1323 Salford Station Rd, Harleysville
    7:00 pm
    • Saturday August 15
  • The Green Lane Park Local Market
    Montgomery County Parks Events Green Lane Park - 2144 Snyder Road Green Lane PA 18054
    8:00 am
  • Colonial Saturdays at Peter Wentz Farmstead
    Montgomery County Historic Sites Peter Wentz Farmstead - 2030 Shearer Road (East of the intersectio
    10:00 am
  • August Open House Days
    Montgomery County Historic Sites Pottsgrove Manor - 100 West King St Pottstown PA 19464
    11:00 am
    • Sunday August 16
  • 2026 Oddities and Curiosities Expo - Sunday →
    The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center & Fairgrounds, 100 Station Ave, Oaks
    10:00 am
    • Wednesday August 19
  • Lock 60 Walking Tours →
    Montgomery County Parks Events - 400 Towpath Road Mont Clare PA 19453
    11:00 am
    • Saturday August 22
  • August Open House Days
    Montgomery County Historic Sites Pottsgrove Manor - 100 West King St Pottstown PA 19464
    11:00 am
  • Porch Performance: Montgomery County Concert Band
    Montgomery County Historic Sites Pennypacker Mills - 5 Haldeman Rd Schwenksville PA 19473
    4:00 pm
    • Monday August 24
  • Business Liquidation for North Penn Industrial Inc. in Hatfield, PA →
    bid online at alderferauction.com
    8:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Souderton

  • UFCW, JBS, and Pennsylvania Leaders Preserve 400 Union Meatpacking Jobs in Souderton - The United Food & Commercial Workers International Union (ufcw.org)
  • Tight Cattle Supplies Pressure JBS Despite Record Revenue (rfdtv.com)
  • Too Many Plants, Not Enough Cattle: Inside the Beef Packing Capacity Squeeze (profarmer.com)

Hatfield

  • Local Event: Business Liquidation for North Penn Industrial Inc. in Hatfield, PA (patch.com)

Audubon

  • 4 Potassium Iodide Distribution Events To Be Held Around Montco This Week (patch.com)

Ok Harleysville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: In the ICU (Thank you Donna M. for sending it in!)
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