2nd Annual Romanian Festival

Romanian Festival in Reading, PA, 2nd Edition will take place on August 23 and 24, 2025
We invite you to the Romanian Festival, 2nd Edition, organized by the Romanian Community Center.

Date/Times:

Saturday, August 23: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sunday, August 24: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Location:

Reading Liederkranz, 143 Spook Ln., Reading, PA, 19706

We are looking for:

Volunteers REGISTER HERE (Registration until August 1, 2025 at romaniansofpa.org)
Vendors please SIGN UP HERE
Sponsors click to DOWNLOAD SPONSORSHIP OFFERS

Volunteers sign up by the deadline of August 1, sign a waiver, provide t-shirt size, and availability for the days.

Special Raffle:

Grand Prize – 2009 BMW i650
On August 24, at 4:00 PM, the winner of the 2009 BMW i650 will be drawn!
Buy tickets here for $20 each.
Presence is not required to win!

Live Entertainment

This festival celebrates the richness and beauty of Romanian culture, offering an authentic experience that combines traditional dances, folk music, specific culinary art and Romanian craftsmanship.
We are honored to present you an exceptional show, with exceptional guests, who will bring the essence of the Romanian spirit on stage:

The “Romanian Rhapsody” Orchestra from Montreal, under the direction of Maestro Nicolae Mărgineanu – a true musical incursion into the heart of Romanian traditions.

You will listen to emotional chords played by:

• Maestro Nicolae Mărgineanu – accordion and organ
• Marcel Roscovan and Leonard Hotea – violins
• Călin Apian – organ
• Radu Covaciu – clarinet
• Darius Vintilă – saxophone
• Tamara Vintilă – flute
• Paul Goldheart, the Panpipe Master, will add extra refinement and emotion to the show, through his distinct and deeply Romanian sound.
• Vocal soloists: George Călin, Aurelia Micu, Lorena Apian, Radu Covaciu, Corina Maria Zosim, Maria Moldovan, Breanna Corjuc and Anamaria Popa – talented performers who will give voice to the soul songs of our nation.
• The HORA Montreal Folk Dance Ensemble, coordinated by Mr. Florin Sălăjan, consists of 24 passionate dancers. They will bring to the stage authentic rhythms, spectacular traditional costumes and choreographic moments that capture the diversity of Romanian folklore.
• DJ Adrian Cune (New York) and DJ Alex (Pennsylvania) will turn the evening into a real party, offering an energetic mix of music and good cheer, ideal for dancing and fun.

Presenters: Lara & David Semenescu – the hosts of the evening, who will guide the audience with warmth and professionalism through the entire event.
And many other surprises!

Food and Drinks

Traditional Romanian food:
We invite you to enjoy the authentic tastes of Romanian cuisine! At the festival, you will be able to enjoy a delicious selection of traditional dishes, prepared with care and passion:

• Cabbage rolls in cabbage leaves, served with sour cream and hot peppers
• Mititei with mustard
• Grilled pork with french fries
• Chicken skewers
• Sausages with sides.
• Variety of homemade cakes for all tastes: Dobos, Diplomat, Savarina, Amandina and many other delights.
• Assorted pastries (Prajituri asortate), crepes (clatite), ice cream (inghetata).
• Borsec mineral water and Brifcor

Alcoholic beverages will be sold by Reading Liederkranz.
Food & soft drinks can be purchased on site
Credit Card, Cash or ATM onsite
Must be 21+ ID Required, to purchase alchool.

RCC Scholarship

– More details to come.

Beyond the moments of celebration, this year’s edition of the festival supports, as always, a noble cause: raising funds for a scholarship.

Once again, Romanian Community Center offers a scholarship designed to support a student in his or her educational journey, thus contributing to the training of a new generation of professionals.

Full details on the eligibility criteria and application process will be published soon on the RCC’s official website.

We encourage you to follow our website and read our newsletters to find out how you can apply and who can benefit from this valuable opportunity.