Northampton Day To Celebrate Community With Fun, Food, And Music

RICHBORO, PA — The 28th Annual Northampton Day Festival unfolds on Sunday, Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the grounds of the former Richboro Middle School at 98 Upper Holland Road across the street from the Northampton Library and the Northampton Senior Center.

"We hope to see you on Sunday, October 4 for this fantastic community event," said John Bishop, who detailed the day's events and activities at the September meeting of the Northampton Township Board of Supervisors.

The event kicks off with a flag raising ceremony at 10 a.m. at the STAR Center and continues throughout the day with more than 100 vendors spread out over the parking lot of the school, along with a mouthwatering array of food trucks.

Highlighting the event will be the Northampton Day Talent Show, performances by the Fitzpatrick School of Irish Dance, and the return of the Northampton Parks and Recreation Kids Marketplace, which provides an opportunity for community youth to create and sell their own homemade crafts.

The day will also include appearances by Boomer from the Trenton Thunder, the Northampton Police K9 Unit, and the Northampton Township Fire Department.

Also free of charge will be lots of inflatables for the kids to enjoy, some of which will turn the whole day upside down.

Northampton Day turned upside down. (Jeff Werner/Patch)

Boomer from the Trenton Thunder greets two fans at last year's Northampton Day. (Jeff Werner/Patch)

Checking out the raffle tent at Northampton Day. (Jeff Werner/Patch)

"Our raffle pavilion is always a big hit," said Bishop. "We will have raffle baskets from local businesses, sports merchandise and ticket vouchers from area sports teams and some autographed jerseys from Philly sports teams, and much more."

According to Bishop, the event is organized by the nonprofit Northampton Day committee with the goal of furthering community spirit and to provide a showcase for local talent, highlight small business, and offer free family entertainment.

"There's a second very important aspect of our organization - our philanthropic arm," said Bishop. "Each year proceeds from the Northampton Day Festival are directed right back into the community by donations to local nonprofits that support and uplift members of our community most in need. We also provide scholarships to high school seniors who have volunteered at a Northampton Township Parks and Recreation event. In addition, we donate to each PTO of every Council Rock elementary and middle school in the township. We also donated more than $30,000 to local nonprofits."

Handicapped parking will be available at the Northampton Township Senior Center.

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The Northampton Township Fire Department will demonstrate its "Jaws Of Life," a tool used following a crash to pry open a car and free any victims trapped inside. (Jeff Werner/Patch)