September 27, 2026 Sister Sadie Sister Sadie are on the road and on the rise! To say that they are ‘an all-female bluegrass band’ doesn’t do it justice. They are all monster players and incredible song writers! The different members of Sister Sadie have been nominated and awarded IBMA fiddle player of the year, mandolin player of the year, banjo player of the year and female vocalist of the year, all in recent years! They’ve also been nominated for a Grammy. They have been playing all over the country, thrilling audiences with their original sound for more than a decade after an impromptu jam at the Station Inn made them realize they should all be in a band together. It’s bluegrass, it’s country, it can rock and it can roll! Sister Sadie will close out our 2026 season with a bluegrass bang! www.sistersadieband.com Wood Flower Wood Flower are good friends of TileWorks. They were a new band when we started and have played here almost every year since. They also play music at ‘Tilefest’ in May if you’d like to see them twice a year at our historic tile factory! These guys love bluegrass. It seems like they are constantly playing and practicing and enjoying bluegrass. You can see them all over the area but it’s the most fun when they play TileWorks. Recently they have included ‘Q’ from Serene Green as a permanent member, singing and playing mandolin, which is a perfect addition. www.woodflowerbluegrass.com Blue Octane Blue Octane are a band, mostly out of Maryland, that plays and sings traditional bluegrass. They have years of experience on stage and offer heartfelt harmonies and precision picking. We camp near each other at the Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival in New Jersey every year, so I’ve been listening to them pick together, as I try to fall asleep, and as I wake up in the morning, for years! These guys love to pick together, and it shows. You can catch them at a number of local festivals and they are always entertaining. www.blueoctanebluegrass.com

A Gothic Masquerade of Fire, Mystery & Immersive Performance. A collaboration between VAMPA Museum & Tileworks, October 17, 5:00 - 11:00 FANGS & FIRE: A Gothic Masquerade of Fire, Mystery & Immersive Performance A Collaboration Between VAMPA Museum & TileWorks October 17th | 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM | TileWorks Museum As dusk settles over the historic grounds of TileWorks, the gates open to an evening where masks conceal identities, fire illuminates ancient rituals, and legends walk among us. Fangs & Fire is an immersive gothic masquerade that blends theatrical storytelling, live performance, fire artistry, music, handcrafted experiences, and unforgettable moments into one extraordinary night.

Your evening unfolds in five immersive acts… ACT I — THE AWAKENING Don your mask and cross the threshold into a hidden world. Wander through the masquerade, discover artisan vendors, enjoy food and cocktails, and encounter mysterious figures who have been waiting for your arrival. ACT II — THE GATHERING As darkness falls, the masquerade comes alive. Live music fills the air, performers emerge from the shadows, and guests become part of the night’s unfolding story. ACT III — THE MASQUERADE The moment the night has been building toward. Preregistered costume contestants - the most daring, the most magnificent, the most darkly inspired- take their place at the heart of the evening as they become the Grand Procession itself. They do not watch the spectacle; they are the spectacle. Gliding through the grounds in full regalia, guided by the commanding presence of the Master of the Masquerade, they are seen, celebrated, and judged. The crowd bears witness and the night holds its breath. Who will be this year's Keeper of the Shadows? ACT IV — CEREMONIAL BRONZE POUR One name is called. The honored guest emerges from the darkness, marked not only by applause, but immortalized in flame. The ceremonial stage is transformed into a breathtaking fusion of fire artistry and living ritual, where a single moment becomes legend. There is no greater crown than one forged in flame. ACT V — THE ETERNAL NIGHT Dance beneath the stars with DJ Mike Saga and DJ Miss Chloe as they take command of the floor, spinning a set that is dark, seductive, and relentless. Celebrate the winners of the masquerade, and experience one final fire performance before the gates close until next year. Your Evening Includes: Immersive gothic masquerade Live fire performances Ceremonial bronze pour The Grand Masquerade Procession Costume showcase & awards Live music Dancing Artisan marketplace All-inclusive curated dinner experience Cash bar Interactive characters and an unforgettable photo opportunity Legendary Guests: Dacre Stoker: Great-grand-nephew of Bram Stoker and guardian of one of literature's most iconic legacies, will be in attendance for an encounter not to be missed. Edmondo Crimi: Owner and curator of the VAMPA Museum, Edmondo will be present to discuss his celebrated book The Vault of the Vampire, offering an intimate glimpse into the world’s most remarkable collection of vampire culture and history.

2 Day Workshop at The TileWorks Sat. Oct. 10 | 10am-1pm (Sunday Rain Date) Sat. Oct. 17 | 10am-1pm (Sun. Rain Date) Learn How To : - Identifying, harvesting & processing wild clay - Hand-build & texturize pottery with hand-made primitive tools - Make colored slips from natural pigments to decorate pottery - Fire & seal your pottery using primitive techniques

$300.00 per person

Schedule an appointment and make a lasting memory with your pup's paw print in clay! TileWorks will press, fire, glaze, and have them ready for pick up in 4-6 weeks.

Your support helps continue preservation and interpretation of this important National Historic Landmark. Membership provides funding for historical, educational and interpretive programs. Your contributions support research, exhibits, and preservation work. We work with natural materials to make artistic tiles that elevate the human spirit with the dignity of labor, reverence for the past and an eye for the future. Our tiles tell stories and preserve the philosophy of our founder Henry Chapman Mercer.Membership benefits include free admission to TileWorks for regular tours, free or reduced admission for special events and programs, and 10% discounts on select tiles in our gift shop.