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Lehigh Valley, summer and sample its in-season specialties, watch soccer at Lehigh University’s
presents a good problem, Wyant says. The 16,000-square-foot Goodman Stadium and cycling
says Mike Stershic, president of indoor food market has been a hit since events at the Valley Preferred
Discover Lehigh Valley. it opened in April. You can dine in or Cycling Center in Breingisville.
buy food to take home and prepare. It
“On any given weekend, there might features a butchery, fresh seafood, a You can play a few rounds at one
be four, five, six things you and your bakery and an artisan cheese shop. of the Lehigh Valley’s more than 25
family want to do and the challenge golf courses. You can also bike along
is choosing among them,” he says. SPECIAL EVENTS the Delaware and Lehigh National
Between the venues that are open THROUGHOUT THE SEASON Heritage Corridor, the canal and
year-round and the summer calendar of rail corridor that passes through
events, “there’s always something to do.” There are a number of annual Carbon County and the Lehigh Valley.
summertime events that many in the
No matter how many times you’ve Valley don’t want to miss. For some, it Or you can bike with family and
ridden the thrill rides or went down the starts June 18 with The West Park Civic friends Thursday evenings starting at
waterslides at Dorney Park & Wildwater Association’s 42nd annual Art-In-The- Genesis bikes in Easton. The Genesis
Kingdom in South Whitehall Township or Park featuring works by more than 100 8-mile bike trips have a sweet ending
watched the IronPigs play minor league regional artists (oils/acrylics, graphics, — ice cream at the Bank Street
baseball at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown, watercolors and photography as well Creamery in Easton — to replenish
it wouldn’t be summer without them. as music and dance performances). In the calories you just burned. The rides
July, there’s Easton Area Heritage Day, start at 6 p.m. and continue through
To help you find fun in the Valley, (July 10) which includes re-enactments, the end of August. The ice cream is
check out the guides in this issue for music, food and kids activities. free, courtesy of Genesis.
places to go and things to see. Festivities conclude with musical
performances at Riverside and Scott Summer is also a good time for
For all you food and music lovers parks and fireworks over the Forks of tubing along the Delaware and Lehigh
out there, Musikfest (Aug. 5-14) is the Delaware. rivers and kayaking and snorkeling
another “highlight of the summer for and rope and rock climbing at Dutch
so many people throughout the region,” Also in July is the Kutztown Folk Springs in Lower Nazareth Township.
says Mark Demko, senior director of Festival, July 2-10, at the fairgrounds
communications at ArtsQuest. The 10- in Kutztown. A highlight is the July 4 Kids of all ages can make lifelong
day festival includes live music, 60-plus parade. A little later in July (16-17) friends while learning new skills at a
food vendors, 45 artisans and family the focus is on blueberries at the number of area summer camps. There
fun. This year, there will be 500-plus Blueberry Festival at the Burnside are opportunities for them to focus
performances at 16 different locations Plantation in Bethlehem. August on performing, horseback riding, arts
throughout historic Bethlehem. brings in Das Awscht Fescht in and crafts and swimming. Camps run
Macungie (Aug. 5-7), which celebrates for full and half-days and many offer
“Whether you attend Musikfest antique and classic cars. extended childcare.
every year or you’re thinking about
coming for the very first time, there’s And the unofficial end of summer NO MATTER THE WEATHER
sure to be something for you and wouldn’t be complete without the
your family to enjoy,” Demko says. Great Allentown Fair at the Allentown “The good news is you can do
Musikfest remains the largest free Fairgrounds Aug. 30-Sept. 5 things when it’s raining, too,” Stershic
music festival in the nation and featuring farm animals and midway says. Indoor facilities offer rock
“that’s something everyone can be rides and concerts. climbing and tennis.
very proud of.”
DINING AND SPORTS, TOO The Crayola Experience in Easton
Easton, too, offers a jam-packed is another great place to visit — rain
summer schedule of fun activities, says Want to dine alfresco? Not a (or shine.) Visitors can learn how the
Liz Judge Wyant, Easton Market’s problem to find a restaurant and fare iconic Crayola brand crayons and
district manager. You will find everything to your liking in the Lehigh Valley. You markers are made and then color and
from festivals celebrating summer’s can sit and watch the world go by play at different interactive exhibits.
as you dine. Our list here is just the Crayola Experience features 26
best including peaches to beginning of the many options. attractions that allow kids of all ages to
free outdoor evening explore art and technology and express
concerts along the Into sports? Whether you are a their creativity.
Delaware River. fan or a participant, you won’t lack
Summer is also for opportunities this summer. In
a great time to stop
by the new Easton
Lehigh Valley, summer and sample its in-season specialties, watch soccer at Lehigh University’s
presents a good problem, Wyant says. The 16,000-square-foot Goodman Stadium and cycling
says Mike Stershic, president of indoor food market has been a hit since events at the Valley Preferred
Discover Lehigh Valley. it opened in April. You can dine in or Cycling Center in Breingisville.
buy food to take home and prepare. It
“On any given weekend, there might features a butchery, fresh seafood, a You can play a few rounds at one
be four, five, six things you and your bakery and an artisan cheese shop. of the Lehigh Valley’s more than 25
family want to do and the challenge golf courses. You can also bike along
is choosing among them,” he says. SPECIAL EVENTS the Delaware and Lehigh National
Between the venues that are open THROUGHOUT THE SEASON Heritage Corridor, the canal and
year-round and the summer calendar of rail corridor that passes through
events, “there’s always something to do.” There are a number of annual Carbon County and the Lehigh Valley.
summertime events that many in the
No matter how many times you’ve Valley don’t want to miss. For some, it Or you can bike with family and
ridden the thrill rides or went down the starts June 18 with The West Park Civic friends Thursday evenings starting at
waterslides at Dorney Park & Wildwater Association’s 42nd annual Art-In-The- Genesis bikes in Easton. The Genesis
Kingdom in South Whitehall Township or Park featuring works by more than 100 8-mile bike trips have a sweet ending
watched the IronPigs play minor league regional artists (oils/acrylics, graphics, — ice cream at the Bank Street
baseball at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown, watercolors and photography as well Creamery in Easton — to replenish
it wouldn’t be summer without them. as music and dance performances). In the calories you just burned. The rides
July, there’s Easton Area Heritage Day, start at 6 p.m. and continue through
To help you find fun in the Valley, (July 10) which includes re-enactments, the end of August. The ice cream is
check out the guides in this issue for music, food and kids activities. free, courtesy of Genesis.
places to go and things to see. Festivities conclude with musical
performances at Riverside and Scott Summer is also a good time for
For all you food and music lovers parks and fireworks over the Forks of tubing along the Delaware and Lehigh
out there, Musikfest (Aug. 5-14) is the Delaware. rivers and kayaking and snorkeling
another “highlight of the summer for and rope and rock climbing at Dutch
so many people throughout the region,” Also in July is the Kutztown Folk Springs in Lower Nazareth Township.
says Mark Demko, senior director of Festival, July 2-10, at the fairgrounds
communications at ArtsQuest. The 10- in Kutztown. A highlight is the July 4 Kids of all ages can make lifelong
day festival includes live music, 60-plus parade. A little later in July (16-17) friends while learning new skills at a
food vendors, 45 artisans and family the focus is on blueberries at the number of area summer camps. There
fun. This year, there will be 500-plus Blueberry Festival at the Burnside are opportunities for them to focus
performances at 16 different locations Plantation in Bethlehem. August on performing, horseback riding, arts
throughout historic Bethlehem. brings in Das Awscht Fescht in and crafts and swimming. Camps run
Macungie (Aug. 5-7), which celebrates for full and half-days and many offer
“Whether you attend Musikfest antique and classic cars. extended childcare.
every year or you’re thinking about
coming for the very first time, there’s And the unofficial end of summer NO MATTER THE WEATHER
sure to be something for you and wouldn’t be complete without the
your family to enjoy,” Demko says. Great Allentown Fair at the Allentown “The good news is you can do
Musikfest remains the largest free Fairgrounds Aug. 30-Sept. 5 things when it’s raining, too,” Stershic
music festival in the nation and featuring farm animals and midway says. Indoor facilities offer rock
“that’s something everyone can be rides and concerts. climbing and tennis.
very proud of.”
DINING AND SPORTS, TOO The Crayola Experience in Easton
Easton, too, offers a jam-packed is another great place to visit — rain
summer schedule of fun activities, says Want to dine alfresco? Not a (or shine.) Visitors can learn how the
Liz Judge Wyant, Easton Market’s problem to find a restaurant and fare iconic Crayola brand crayons and
district manager. You will find everything to your liking in the Lehigh Valley. You markers are made and then color and
from festivals celebrating summer’s can sit and watch the world go by play at different interactive exhibits.
as you dine. Our list here is just the Crayola Experience features 26
best including peaches to beginning of the many options. attractions that allow kids of all ages to
free outdoor evening explore art and technology and express
concerts along the Into sports? Whether you are a their creativity.
Delaware River. fan or a participant, you won’t lack
Summer is also for opportunities this summer. In
a great time to stop
by the new Easton
