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BERKS COUNTY’S BEST KEPT SECRETS TOUR
UPCOMING TOURS
November 2 -18, 2023
Tickets $11
Tickets/Bags will go on sale 2 months prior to the start of the tour
$1 per ticket sold will be donated to: a local charity
Only the 1st 1500 people to purchase will receive a goody bag.
HOURS
Shops are required to open Mon thru Sat from 10-5 during the tour dates
Eatery/Winery/Distillery are not required to hold those hours. Their hours will be posted within your tour ticket
Some businesses will offer additional hours (including Sundays). Check each listing for details.
YOU GET:
- A tour guide booklet describing the amazing small businesses, hand-picked for their uniqueness
- A map to show you how to easily get around
- Valuable Coupons from each business
- Gifts, refreshments, demos, or games etc. at each stop
- Entry forms to try and win $1,000 in gift cards (No purchase necessary. Ask a clerk for a list of rules.)
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Set up like a home or garden tour, you’ll travel place to place, in your own vehicle—going where you want, when you want. Your ticket is valid the entire time—do what you can in a day or take 16 days—it’s up to you. All tour shops are open at least Monday thru Saturday from 10 to 5. Restaurants, cafes & wineries will hold the hours posted in the guide booklet. A few of the businesses will also offer Sunday hours (All hours are clearly noted in your tour guide booklet).
WHO’S PARTICIPATING?
Can’t tell you! That’s part of the adventure! But we will tell you the types of places you’ll visit . . .
a variety of home décor & furnishings stores, craft shops and artisan wares, a chocolatier, crystals & healing products, antiques, vintage and upcycled merchandise, consignment shops, specialty shops geared towards outdoor living, gifts shops, clothing & jewelry boutiques, local candle makers, an over-the-top toy store . . .
PLUS . . .
Handmade soaps & body products, a meadery and two awesome wineries, four local eateries, a few specialty shops and more! There is something for everyone!
Every tour is different. We are always finding new tucked away treasures to share with you. There truly is something for everyone!
Melissa Nordhoff is the owner & creator of the tour program and the organizer of this tour: melissa@bestkeptsecretstour.com
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