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Welcome Day To Bring "Street Fair With Flair" To Newtown

At the heart of it all will be more than 125 artists, crafters and local business vendors who will be setting up shop along Sycamore Street.

(Jeff Werner)

NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP, PA — Newtown’s "street fair with flair" returns on Sunday, June 9 with a day packed with family fun, food, and live entertainment.

“Newtown Welcome Day,” presented by Capital Health and organized by the Newtown Business Association, will unfold along Sycamore Street between Jefferson Street and Durham Road from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. rain or shine.

“Newtown Welcome Day is a perfect way to support your local businesses. It’s also a great way to discover and rediscover what Newtown has to offer,” said Fred Poritsky of FZP Digital, who is co-chairing the event with Rob Howell of WSFS. “It’s a great time to meet your neighbors, have a nice walk through town, patronize the vendors and check out the many businesses and restaurants we have on the street,” added Poritsky.

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According to organizers, the day will bring "a delightful experience for all ages" to the street with a variety of activities, including food from local eateries, free entertainment, and fun for the kids.

At the heart of it all will be more than 125 vendors who will be setting up shop along Sycamore
featuring arts, crafts, and spotlighting Newtown businesses.

Find out what's happening in Newtownfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

This year’s event will feature an exciting lineup of free musical performances and on-stage demonstrations, including rock, Irish, country, and blues. Performers include Krunga, Springbrook, Shamrock Shenanigans, Brooks Brothers Blues Band, and Turning Tides, with DJ Neil Cohen keeping the energy high throughout the day.

Additionally, live demonstrations will be presented by BC Discoveries, Action Karate, and more, showcasing local talent and engaging performances.

Welcome Day is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the Newtown Business Association at info@newtownba.org

The Newtown Business Association promotes local businesses and fosters a sense of community in Newtown. Through events like the 'Street Fair with Flair,' the NBA aims to create opportunities for local businesses to thrive and for residents to enjoy the vibrant culture of our town.

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