Macungie offers a range of reasons to visit. At Macungie Memorial Park, sports and recreational facilities meet expansive, tree-shaded lawns; Flower Park is known for its flower beds and train watching. There is also a farmers market, cultural venues and the annual Awkscht Fescht. If you are considering a visit, you can first decide between time in the parks, regional offerings, local culture and an event date.

Parks with different features

Macungie Memorial Park covers 42 acres and is located in the heart of Macungie. Its facilities include a swimming pool, basketball and tennis courts, playing fields, picnic pavilions, a gymnasium, a banquet hall and meeting rooms. Large, tree-shaded lawns are used for walking and other quiet outdoor activities. When planning, you can weigh up sports and exercise, a walk, and quiet leisure time outdoors. The area is equivalent to around 17 hectares.

Macungie Flower Park is a park for quiet relaxation in the center of the borough. Its features include a fountain and flower beds with more than 10,000 flowers. It is also home to an old train station described as an “old time Train Station.” You can also watch trains pass through the park. Unlike Memorial Park, with its sports courts and playing fields, Flower Park’s particular highlights are its flowers and train watching.

Market and culture

Macungie Farmers Market is located on Lumber Street. It offers regional produce, food products and handmade goods from local food vendors, artists and craftspeople. The mix of vendors can change. If you are looking for a specific product, check the current market information before visiting.

Kalmbach Memorial Park focuses on culture, with educational programs and events held on the grounds and in a restored barn dating from around 1850. Individual events may vary; if you are planning to attend a specific program, check the current dates. The Macungie Historical Society’s local history museum is another specific cultural attraction: it is located in the Macungie Institute.

Awkscht Fescht

Awkscht Fescht is an annual event in Macungie. It began in 1964 as a benefit event to support the local park and swimming pool. The festival features more than 2,500 classic and historic vehicles, as well as vehicles in special interest categories; the number of vehicles can vary from year to year. The vehicle show gives the festival a clear focus and sets it apart from a visit centered mainly on parks, the market or cultural venues. If you are planning a trip specifically for the event, check the relevant dates and program details.

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