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summer fun Guide fairs and festivals
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MUSIC, FOOD AND COMMUNITY
ARE AT THE HEART OF THE VALLEY’S
WIDE VARIETY OF SUMMER FESTIVALS
By Shannon Sigafoos
O ne of the best things about summer in the Lehigh
Valley is having access to an ever-growing list of
festivals and fairs that take place June through August. Many
of these events have become community staples and offer
everything from food and beverages to live music, arts and
crafts, small business vendors, special activities for kids, and
more. Here are a few highlights:
n Lehigh Valley Hopsfest, 1-4 p.m., June 11, on the Celtic
Classic competition field at Main and Lehigh streets, Bethlehem,
is one of the largest beer tastings in the Valley and will feature downtown Easton’s leading summer events. In addition to delectable
15 different brewing companies. VIP ticketholders get access to
the event starting at 11:45 a.m. Celticfest.org.
n Schnecksville Community Fair, June 20-24, features
Hansen’s Spectacular Circus Thrill Show, Friday fireworks, animal
exhibits, 4-H petting barnyard, antique tractors and more.
Schnecksvillefair.org.
n ¡Sabor! Latin Festival, June 23-25, at SteelStacks in
Bethlehem, is a celebration of the region’s Latino culture and
features live music by local, regional and national musical acts,
as well as programming by the Hispanic American League of
Artists (HALA), Hispanic Center Lehigh Valley, Borinqueneers
and Latin American Motorcycle Association. Steelstacks.org.
n Kutztown Folk Festival, July 1-9 at the fairgrounds in
Kutztown, is a nine-day celebration of Pennsylvania Dutch
culture. Get all of your favorite festival foods, including corn
fritters and shoo-fly pie, and enjoy the quilt sale, the festival
antique building and cultural exhibits. Kutztownfestival.com.
n Easton Heritage Day, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., July 9, is a
full-day family festival that showcases local history, offers
activities for kids, and concludes with a fireworks display over
the Delaware. Don’t miss the morning reading of the Declaration
of Independence or the numerous musical performances
throughout the day. Heritageday.org.
n Sportsfest, July 13-16 at Cedar Creek Park in Allentown,
offers something for every sports enthusiast. Take part in, or
cheer on, competitions in everything from arm wrestling to Celtic
Games, Fencing, Flag Football, Horseshoes, and Power Lifting.
There’s even a First Responder Competition. Sportsfest.org
n Das Awkscht Fescht, Aug. 4-6 at Macungie Memorial Park,
offers three days of antique and classic cars, a flea market, craft
vendors, food (including a barbecue cook off), entertainment and
fireworks. Awkscht.com.
n Musikfest is back with hundreds of performances across 10
days, Aug. 4-13. Every musical genre conceivable is represented, nearly
every kind of food imaginable is available at themed platzes, and those
famous beverage mugs are waiting for your refill. This year’s Sands Steel
Stage headliners include Santana, Toby Keith and Jethro Tull, among
others. Musikfest.org.
n 40th Annual Lebanese Heritage Days Festival, Aug. 5-6, at
Our Lady of Lebanon Marionite Catholic Church, Easton, is one of
Lebanese fare, the grounds come alive with Arabic music and
performances of the children’s ethnic dance troupes on Saturday and
Sunday evenings. Ololeaston.org.
n Blue Mountain Resort Beer Fest, Aug. 26-27 at Blue Mountain
Ski Area, Palmerton, returns with unlimited craft beer samplings,
barbecue, live music, artisan vendors, and one of the best views
of the Pocono Mountains. Whether you’re loyal to a certain brew or
want to broaden your palate, Beer Fest has something for everyone.
Skibluemtn.com.
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