BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//6.4.8//EN TZID:America/New_York X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:485@pspaonline.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T130000 DTSTAMP:20240713T003408Z URL:https://pspaonline.com/events/a-visit-to-the-reading-terminal-market/ SUMMARY:“A Tour of the Reading Terminal Market” DESCRIPTION:Opened in 1893\, the Reading Terminal Market today is considere d by many as one of the finest public markets in the U.S. as it blends sta te-of-the-art systems technology without sacrificing its historical integr ity. It’s not only a popular hometown attraction\, but also the most pop ular Philadelphia tourist destination after the Liberty Bell and Independe nce Hall. More than 80 merchants offer patrons fresh produce\, meats\, fis h\, groceries\, flowers\, baked goods\, crafts\, books\, clothing\, as wel l as hard-to-find specialties and ethnic foods. Shopping and dining become a pleasure in this warm\, inviting\, and unique atmosphere. The Reading T erminal Market\, as it was over a hundred years ago\, is reminiscent of pe rsonal\, neighborhood shopping\, and still offers something for everyone a nd is the epitome of the local food chain.  City Food Tours will be hosti ng the event.\n\n \;\n\nLocation\n\nPennsylvania Convention Center\n11 01 Arch Street\nPhiladelphia\, PA 19107\n\nLogistics\n\n March 6\, 2025 a t 10:30 am\n Ample public parking is available near the Convention Center .  Amtrak and SEPTA service goes directly to the Convention Center stop w ith discount available for Flower Show participants.\n This tour meets in side the PA Convention Center entrance on Market Street between 11th and 1 2th Streets. It’s alongside the Hard Rock Café and a Dunkin Donuts. Go through the lobby next to the Dunkin Donuts\, past the escalators to the m eeting place. Your Guide will arrive by the start time of 10:20 am and wil l be wearing a maroon City Food Tours shirt. Please plan to arrive 10 minu tes before the tour begins (10:20).\n The cost of the tour is $35 and can be combined with a general admission ticket to the Show or for the Early Morning Show Tour which precedes it.\n Each participant will receive a st arting snack and a take-home treat.\n Make check out to Philadelphia Soci ety for Promoting Agriculture and mail to PSPA Treasurer\, 140 Waypoint Dr .\, Lancaster PA 17603.\n Click here and follow the link to purchase your ticket for luncheon meetings with PayPal or Credit Card.\n Contact Scott Sheely at pspaonline@gmail.com with any questions.\n Registrations end a t noon on Friday\, February 28\, 2025.\n CATEGORIES:Field Trip LOCATION:Reading Terminal Market\, 1136 Arch St.\, Philadephia\, PA\, 19107 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1136 Arch St.\, Philadephia \, PA\, 19107\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Reading Terminal Market:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20241103T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR