Arts & Entertainment
Vendor Spots Sold Out for Fall Festival
It's the township's biggest event of the year, with a full day of games, rides, demonstrations, food and live music planned for the community.
The Bensalem Township website has announced that there are no more vendor or sponsorship spots available for the annual Fall Festival.
Thousands of visitors are expected to enjoy the full day of food, games, and entertainment on Oct. 5, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The tentative schedule includes the following:
Main Amphitheater Stage
11 a.m. Opening Ceremony–National Anthem: Featuring Bensalem High School 10th grader, “Jenna Mamrol” Colors: Bensalem HSROTC, Mayor/Dignitaries
11:10 a.m. Community Pride Awards – Mrs. Ruth Stauring and Mr. Don Anderson, 2013 recipients
11:20 a.m. Bucks County Bears Cheerleaders
11:40 a.m. Ginny Lee Dance Studio
12 a.m. Action Karate
12:20 a.m. Ramblers Cheerleaders
12:45 a.m. Bensalem High School Marching Band
1:15 p.m. Mirror Men – Showcase of a Popular Local Rock-N-Roll Band
2 p.m. “Team Exclusive” –Bensalem Hip Hop Street Dancers
2:30 p.m. AMAT Black Belt Academy
3 p.m. Fralinger String Band Performance
3:30 p.m. Preparation & Sound Check for Evening Concert
6 p.m. Evening Concert: Harold Melvin's Blue Notes Opening for the Trammps, Featuring Earl Young
8:15 p.m. Fireworks by Zambelli presented by Mayor DiGirolamo & Bensalem Twp. Council 2013 Musical Theme: “We Love Wednesdays at the TD Bank Amphitheater” Season Recap
Family Entertainment Tent (on plaza)
12:45 p.m. & 3 p.m. Michael Bonacci Magic Show
1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m. Steve Pullara & the Cool Beans Band
2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Dickie Noles, Marty Bystrom and Larry Christianson, former Philadelphia Phillies
District Court Parking Lot Area & Knights Road Performance Area
1 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. Bensalem Police K9 Demonstration
1:40 p.m. & 4:10 p.m. Bensalem Police Motor Patrol Performance
12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Gamin Ride – “Ultimate Arcade Experience” (on parking lot behind township bldg)
All day Pony Express Amusements-Rides & Games (Ticket purchase required; wristband discounts available)
All day Volunteer Fire Companies: Apparatus & Fire Prevention Displays
All day Public Works Equipment Display
All day Police and EMS Display
Main Field
Noon to 4 p.m. Rock-n-Roll Racing Event – NASCAR Remote Control Car Racing
11 a.m.-4 p.m. Street Fair: Businesses and Non-profit Organizations Showcase
12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Anywhere Miniature Golf
1:10 p.m. & 3:40 p.m. Kountry K-9 Show
All Day Fabulous “Food Vendor” Alley (located in municipal parking lot)
Car Show Area (Knights & Byberry Roads Lot)
11 a.m.-3 p.m. Car Show, sponsored by Bensalem Township, Drivers Coffee/Donuts by Dunkin Donuts
11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sound Unlimited (Disc Jockey)
3:30 p.m. Trophy Presentation – As chosen by popular vote (ballot entry system)
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