Yuengling has several activities happening Saturday, July 13, for its 190th anniversary celebration in Pottsville. Here’s what you need to know before you go.
Schedule
Food, beer, vendors
- 1 to 6 p.m.: Food and artisan vendors on Mahantongo and Second streets.
- 1 to 6 p.m.: Traditional Lager or another Yuengling brand available at Yuengling Brewery beer garden, Mahantongo Street. Cash only.
- 1 to 10 p.m.: Food, artisan vendors on Progress Avenue.
- 1 to 10 p.m.: Golden Pilsner or another Yuengling brand available at downtown beer garden, Progress Avenue near the main stage. Cash only.
Entertainment
- 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.: The Boys Upstairs, acoustic party music; Yuengling Brewery Stage C, Mahantongo Street.
- 4 to 6 p.m.: Toolshed Jack, up-tempo pop/rock/funk; Arch Street Stage B.
- 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.: Hooligan, rock; opens Main Stage on Progress Avenue.
- 8 to 9:30 p.m.: Better Than Ezra, Main Stage.
- 9:30 to 9:45 p.m.: Fireworks.
NOTE: Outside alcohol will not be permitted within the venues, and all other city ordinances and state laws will be enforced outside the venues.
Parking
VIP parking
Persons with VIP passes for the event may park at the Schuylkill County Jurors Lot, 649 Sanderson St.
City streets
Street parking is available in and around the downtown on a limited basis. Parking can occur at any metered location; care should be exercised not to park in restricted areas. There will be no shuttle bus service offered for street parking.
Vehicles parked illegally or dangerously may be towed by order of city police.
Union Street parking lot
200 E. Union St.; premium parking (walking distance to both venues; no shuttle); $10 per car.
Pottsville Area School District complex
1501 Laurel Blvd.; $5 per car; shuttle service available; Red Route.
Schuylkill Medical Mall
700 Schuylkill Manor Road; free parking; shuttle service available; Purple Route.
Fairlane Village mall
Route 61 north of Pottsville; free parking; shuttle service available; Orange Route.
Empire Beauty School
Route 61 north of Pottsville; free parking; shuttle service available; Orange Route.
Street closures
The following street closures are in effect for this weekend’s activities celebrating the 190th anniversary of Yuengling Brewery.
Starting at 6 a.m. Friday, portions of selected city streets will be closed. These streets will remain closed until approximately noon Sunday.
- Laurel Boulevard: from Centre Street to Terry Reiley Way (access to county services building parking lot and Progressive Vision Institute parking lot will be available until close of business Friday)
- Progress Avenue: from East Race Street to the U.S. postal facility (access to Progress Cleaners will be available until close of business Friday. The postal facility and Giant Markets will be accessible from Terry Reiley Way)
- Arch Street parking lot: closed.
Starting at 6 a.m. Saturday, the following streets will be closed and inaccessible to any vehicular traffic. These streets will be opened by approximately 8 p.m. Saturday:
- Mahantango Street: from South Sixth to South Second streets.
- South Second Street: from Mahantango to West Norwegian streets.
- North Second Street: from West Norwegian to West Market streets.
- West Norwegian Street: from North Centre to South Third streets.
Starting at 6 a.m. Saturday, the following streets will be closed and inaccessible to any vehicular traffic. These streets will be opened by approximately 6 a.m. Sunday:
- Progress Avenue: from East Norwegian Street to Giant Markets.
- Laurel Boulevard: from North Centre Street to Terry Reiley Way.
- East Race Street: from North Centre Street to Progress Avenue.
- East Arch Street: from North Centre Street to Terry Reiley Way.
- East Market Street: from North Centre Street to Progress Avenue.
- Capitol Parking Deck: closed. All vehicles must be removed.
Route 61, Route 209, North and South Centre streets and East and West Market streets may be congested during the event due to increased traffic, but will remain open to through traffic.
