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washtwpberks.orgFairs, festivals, markets, live music, and community events in Washington Township, with the date, the place, and what it costs to get in. Drawn from the organizers' own calendars and the businesses that host them, soonest first.
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Sun, Oct 4, 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM · Barto Community Park, 122 Barto Road · Free · Washington Township holds its Fall Festival on Sunday, October 4, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Barto Community Park, 122 Barto Road in…
Restaurants, cafes, bars, and bakeries in Washington Township. Places with their full menu on BerksConnect come first, then the rest by how many people have reviewed them.
Dessert shop
Longacres Modern Dairy Inc in Barto, PA serves farm-fresh ice cream in an extensive range of flavors, including vegan options. Also known for their iconic chocolate milk in returnable glass bottles.
Coffee shop
Sweets Cafe LLC in Bechtelsville, PA, delights locals with its fresh pastries, standout breakfast sandwiches, smooth coffee, and vibrant community events. Known for friendly service and unique weekend car shows, it's a…
Family restaurant
Bally Family Diner in Barto, PA serves classic American comfort food with generous portions at reasonable prices. Known for their legendary ham steak, crispy home fries, and homemade soups.
Bakery
Aunt Nannie's Bakeshop in Bechtelsville is a scratch bakery with charming 1950s-style decor serving Pennsylvania Dutch classics. Famous for their sticky buns, shoofly pie, and seasonal pumpkin treats.
Winery
Maple Springs Vineyard in Bechtelsville, PA, offers excellent wines and unique events in a cozy, family-friendly atmosphere. Known for its welcoming staff and hidden gem status, it's a favorite for wine enthusiasts.
Food, rent, bills, health care, legal aid and more in Washington Township, in each provider's own words, with the date we last checked. Crisis lines first.
Foreclosure prevention · Berks County Court of Common Pleas · Countywide
Rent and eviction help · Berks Community Action Program · Reading
Coordinated entry · Berks Coalition to End Homelessness · Reading
Emergency shelter · Hope Rescue Mission · Reading
Transitional housing · Hope Rescue Mission · Countywide
Emergency shelter · Hope Rescue Mission · Reading
Transitional housing · Easy Does It · Leesport · EDI currently has 10 beds available on a self-pay basis.
Permanent supportive housing · Service Access & Management · Countywide · • Rental payments are based on 30% of an individual’s income.
Businesses that just joined BerksConnect in Washington Township, and established ones whose owners recently claimed their page, newest first.
Family restaurant
Bally Family Diner in Barto, PA serves classic American comfort food with generous portions at reasonable prices. Known for their legendary ham steak, crispy home fries, and homemade soups.
Painter
Kriebel Dan Painting & Paperhanging is a Barto-based painter known for quality craftsmanship and fair pricing. Customers praise Dan's efficient work, especially on older homes with detailed trim.
Bakery
Aunt Nannie's Bakeshop in Bechtelsville is a scratch bakery with charming 1950s-style decor serving Pennsylvania Dutch classics. Famous for their sticky buns, shoofly pie, and seasonal pumpkin treats.
Dessert shop
Longacres Modern Dairy Inc in Barto, PA serves farm-fresh ice cream in an extensive range of flavors, including vegan options. Also known for their iconic chocolate milk in returnable glass bottles.
New listing
Ritual Interiors in Bechtelsville, Pennsylvania, specializes in transforming spaces with innovative interior design services and unique home décor solutions.
Winery
Maple Springs Vineyard in Bechtelsville, PA, offers excellent wines and unique events in a cozy, family-friendly atmosphere. Known for its welcoming staff and hidden gem status, it's a favorite for wine enthusiasts.
Montessori school
Brookeside Montessori School in Bechtelsville, PA, offers individualized, Montessori-based education known for its passionate teachers and enriching curriculum. Families appreciate its affordability, comprehensive…
General contractor
William B Carr Construction in Boyertown, PA, is a trusted general contractor renowned for precise and comprehensive repair solutions, impeccable cleanup, and prompt, professional service.
0 local businesses with a Washington Township address, by category with the number listed in each, and every other town in Berks County.
The Berks Beat's reporting from Washington Township: council meetings, budgets, development, and the decisions that shape the town, each story cited to the public record.
Longer reads from our blog that feature a business in Washington Township: what things cost around here, how local services work, and who does the work well.
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The electricians Berks County homeowners keep going back to, chosen from the county's own reviews and checked as open and working, with what each one is known for and how to pick between them.
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A grouped guide to the best bakeries in Berks County and Reading, PA, from pretzel bakeries to panaderias to custom cake shops.
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The best ice cream in Berks County, town by town: farm creameries, 1950s parlors, roadside drive-ins, and the stops on two summer ice cream trails.
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