Sly Fox Bock Festival And Goat Races Coming Up

POTTSTOWN, PA — One of the region's most popular beer festivals is just days away.

The Sly Fox Brewing Company Bock Festival and Goat Races will be held for its 18th year this Sunday, May 6, at the Circle of Progress in Pottstown.

The festival is inspired by traditional Bavarian festivals that occur in the spring in Europe, but with a unique twist: goats that race.

"The first year a few goats showed up to race," said Brian O'Reilly, who came up with the idea for the festival. "Bock Fest started small, but today, it's the kick-off to our summer season and something we look forward to all year round."

Sunday's event will include 60 competitors competing in front thousands of attendees.

Numerous Sly Fox beers will be available, including Slacker Bock, Helles Bock, Instigator Doppelbock, Hefeweizen Doppelbock, Slacker Eisbock, and a Maibock. The new Maibock will be tapped for the first time of the year after the races are concluded and named after the winner.

Races begin at 2 p.m. and the heats last about 90 minutes. There will also be live German Oompah bands, numerous food options, and other activities for the whole family.

The event is cash only and free to enter.

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