Heritage Festival 2024 – Haverford History

Haverford Township Historical Society

Step into History with Us at the 2024 Haverford Heritage Festival…

Haverford Township Historical Society will be hosting the 16th annual Haverford Heritage Festival on June 2nd, 2024 from 11 AM to 4 PM along Karakung Drive in Havertown, PA.

IMPORTANT INFO FOR VENDOR SETUP:

Please remember to make sure “EVENTENY” is in your email white list so you don’t miss any email updates or correspondence from us.
the event is at “Nitre Hall”, which is a location recognized on Google Maps.
for the sake of GPS, you can enter 1682 Karakung Dr, Havertown, PA.
You MUST enter from Manoa Road end of Karakung, from 8 AM – 10 AM. Traffic is one way. There is no driving after the festival starts.
You will get your booth number when you arrive.
When you get to your booth spot, unload your car. Do not set up yet. Then go park your car. When you get back to your spot, then you can set up. Otherwise there is a traffic jam. Endeavor to not be the cause of the traffic jam.
We will have several people available to help unload, and be your 4th set of hands to help put up tents.
You are responsible for trash clean up at end of day. Don’t leave a mess, please.

Activities

Weaving demonstrations and displays in Nitre Hall
Local music
Local craft beer from Conshohocken Brewery
Food vendors
Civil and Revolutionary War soldiers !
Historic and Antique cars from members of the Historic Car Club of Pennsylvania
Robert Mouland marionettes
Fire trucks from Haverford Township fire companies
Blacksmithing demos
Local artists, crafts people and vendors
Native American artifacts & craft making (including face painting for the kids!)
Colonial era activities and demonstrations (churning butter, candle dipping, etc.)
Toy brick models of antique cars by the Colonial Lego Users Group
Historical & civic groups
Fun for the WHOLE family!

Music Schedule

Main Stage Performers (Lower Stage in parking lot)

11:00 Seventh Heaven (Haverford Middle School Choir)
11:30 The Havertones Barber Shop Quartet
12:00 Alfred Poor & the Havertown Irregulars Blue Grass Band
1:00 Rob Simpson and Co.
2:00 Square dance caller with audience participation!
3:00 Black Eyed Suzies featuring Sarah Larsen

Our Community Cup (Upper Stage by Nitre Hall)

Open Stage

Volunteering

Interested in Volunteering?
We have several opportunities – Check out the Sign Up Genius links below.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F084BACAA28A0F94-48557023-heritage
Festival signups

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F084BACAA28A0F94-heritage1 Docents for Nitre Hall

Registrations

Any person or group having a table must be approved by the Heritage Festival planning committee.

Registration fees can be paid via CREDIT CARD through our new online registration process. No Venmo, no paypal, no check.
Artists, craftsmen and craftswomen and artisans (if you are selling something hand made by you) – $35 registration fee.
Non profits groups (no political groups!) – $FREE registration fee.
Historical organizations – $FREE registration fee.
Boy and Girl Scout groups – $FREE registration fee.
Religious organizations – $FREE registration fee.

While we do offer booths to civic organizations (like AOH, Haverford Library, Surrey Services, Rotary Club), booths for political parties ( e.g. Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Green, etc..) or campaigning directly for candidates is not appropriate for this event.

No businesses are permitted unless approved by the Heritage Festival committee. Vendors selling things should be selling handmade craft type items, art, history related items or things specific to our community. Business who want to participate, but don’t meet the aforementioned descriptions are encouraged to participate as a FESTIVAL SPONSOR. Becoming a festival sponsor is a great way to participate and get your name out there. If you aren’t sure if you meet the criteria to have a table, please email us before mailing in a registration form. [email protected]

Not-for-Profit Registration

Registration is open. Please click on the link for Non-Profit registration, complete it and submit to us using the online registration. There is NO CHARGE for not-for-profit groups.

If you aren’t sure if your group qualifies, email us: [email protected]

Non Profit Registration Form CLICK HERE

Artist / Crafter Registration

Registration is open. Please click on the link for artist and crafter registration below, complete and submit to us. If your application is approved, your credit card will then be charged. If we do not have space for you, you will not be charged. We no longer accept mailed in forms or checks. Registration is by the link below, using credit card only.

The booth fee for crafters and artists is $35.

Artist and Crafter Registration Form CLICK HERE

Food Vendor Registration

Registration is open. The fee for FOOD vendors is $200.

Food Vendor Registration can be done via email.

FAQ / Frequently Asked Questions

Who can have a table?

Any person or group having a table must be approved by the Heritage Festival planning committee.

Artists, craftsmen and craftswomen and artisans (if you are selling something hand made by you) – $35 registration fee
Commercial vendors selling items with a link to the community or to history – (if you are selling things that are manufactured (like tee shirts or books), i.e., not hand made by you – email us ahead of time to make sure you are approved)
Non-profit groups (no political groups) – $FREE registration fee
Historical organizations – $FREE registration fee
Boy and Girl Scout groups – $FREE registration fee
Religious organizations – $FREE registration fee

While we do offer booths to civic organizations (like AOH, Haverford Library, Surrey Services, Rotary Club), booths for political organizations (e.g. Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Green, etc.) or campaigning directly for candidates is not appropriate for this event.

No businesses are permitted unless approved by the Heritage Festival committee. Vendors selling things should be selling handmade craft type items, art, history related items or things specific to our community. Business who want to participate, but don’t meet the aforementioned descriptions are encouraged to participate as a FESTIVAL SPONSOR. If you aren’t sure if you meet the criteria to have a table, please email us before mailing in a registration form. [email protected]

Do I need a Certificate of Insurance (COI) ?

We recommend you have one. It’s to protect you and us. It’s fairly inexpensive. Let us know if you have an issue obtaining one.

I want to sell food. Can I?

Maybe – but you will probably need a permit from Delaware Co. DOH. Contact us for more details.

Why is the Historical Society hosting the Heritage Festival?

Because we love Haverford Township and the super cool, often unknown by most, history of the township and the surrounding area. We also are in desperate need of funds to help maintain the buildings and our collection. Any proceeds raised from the Heritage Festival will directly benefit the Historical Society! Also, the Festival is super fun! If you have ideas, please join us in planning. It takes a village, as the saying goes. Learn More

Where is the festival located

The center of the festival is at Nitre Hall, in Havertown PA on Karakung Drive. It is a 0.2 mile walk from the Beechwood-Brookline Station on Septa’s NHSL (Norristown High Speed Line). Coming From Manoa Road, there is some limited parking there as well, and is about a quarter/half mile walk to the festival.

The event has limited parking due to the nature of the location, but is very walkable.

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