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Shad Festival 2016

Date:Sunday, April 17, 2016

Time:1:00pm5:00pm

Location: Fairmount Water Works (link to venue website)640 Water Works Drive Philadelphia, PA 19130

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It’s shad season in Philadelphia! Join the Fairmount Water Works in celebrating one of the Schuylkill River’s finest fish with a host of programs and events for Shad Weekend.

Catch a demonstration on fishnet-weaving out under our pavilion, and learn about catching shad in traditional Native American culture. Make a colorful fish rubbing in our water lab. Young guests can enjoy our “Fishin’ Around” activity.


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