Weavers Way 40th Birthday Bash

Northwest Philadelphia institution Weavers Way Co-op will mark 40 years since its founding with a gala anniversary celebration Sunday, Oct. 13, at the historic Cliveden estate in Germantown.

Hundreds of Weavers Way members, neighbors, friends and casual acquaintances are expected at this free-and-open-to-the-public celebration. It will feature food, live music, kids’ activities, commemorative T-shirts and the unveiling of a Weavers Way 40th anniversary beer created by Mt. Airy’s Earth Bread + Brewery.

More than a dozen vendors, including local favorites John & Kira’s, Jyoti Indian Bistro and Vesper Brothers, will sample their products in the Taste Fair tent. Still hungry? The Weavers Way Grill Team will sell favorites off the barbie, includingMartin’s sausages, veggie burgers and hot dogs of all kinds.

A mini farmers market will offer some of Weavers Way Farms’ finest produce, along with apples, pumpkins and mugs. Limited edition 40th anniversary T-shirts will be available for purchase.

Among other fun things to do will be a hula-hoop field for the kids and a Photobooth to preserve the day’s memories. And speaking of forever, the Weavers Way Board of Directors is organizing a time capsule to be unearthed at the Co-op’s 80th birthday. (See you in 2053!) The 1767 Chew House will be open for visits from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., with docents on hand.

Admission is free. Tickets for food and activities will be sold on site. Co-op members who attend will receive 4 free tickets per household.