The 26th annual Jenkintown Festival of the Arts, scheduled for Sunday, September 27, has been canceled due to weather concerns.

Organizers posted the following today:

We waited as long as we possibly could, but the weather just isn’t going to be conducive to a street festival. High winds are potential and probable, and between that and the rest of the forecast, we can’t put everyone through it.

We’ve already been asked about a rain date. Unfortunately, it’s not as simple as it sounds. Between the Borough and PennDOT there are a lot of approvals involved in closing these streets, but we’re going to take a hard look at it for next year.

25 years we’ve been doing this festival. This is the first time we’ve ever had to cancel. That says something about how much this town shows up, rain or shine…just not this kind of wind.

To everyone who was ready to be there tomorrow: We’re sorry, and we’ll see you next year.

From Accuweather’s weekend forecast for Glenside:

Saturday: Considerable cloudiness, windy and cooler with occasional rain; gusty winds and rain can lead to travel disruptions; secure loose objects

Sunday: Breezy with rain; gusty winds and rain can lead to travel disruptions; secure loose objects

The festival’s website can be found here.

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