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Uptown Northampton Street Fair Returns for its 34th Year!
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Uptown Northampton Street Fair Returns Sept 9 for its 34th Year!

By Sasha Sinclair — 1 year ago

Uptown Northampton Street Fair Returns for its 34th Year!

The Northampton Area Chamber, proud partner of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce invites you to join the fun & festivities at Uptown Northampton Street Fair on September 9, 2022!

The 34th Annual Uptown Northampton returns to Main Street with a bang!

Uptown Northampton Street Fair Returns for its 34th Year!

With over 100 craft and business vendors, live music, food trucks, rock climbing, giveaways, and more, the street festival has all the elements to bring an enjoyable afternoon to Northampton, PA.

“The Greater Northampton Area Chamber is pleased to once again bring the Uptown Northampton Festival to the Borough of Northampton,”

said Jessica O’Donnell-Gower

EVP of Affiliated Chambers, Easton Initiatives and the Northern Tier for the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce.

“This year’s festival continues a time-honored tradition with some fun new twists – live music at the Gin Mill, a Mini Moos Petting Zoo – plus some traditional activities, like tours of the Roxy Theater. Not only does this event celebrate our local businesses, it brings new faces to the Borough. We look forward to a great event!”

The festival, which will feature over 100 vendors and food trucks, is returning on September 9th, 2023

The festival, which will feature over 100 vendors and food trucks, is returning on September 9th, 2023, and will feature rock climbing from LV Rocks, Touch-a-Truck , two beer tents from the Gin Mill and The Chamber (benefiting the GNACC Scholarship Fund) and other adult beverages from Triple Sun Spirits, Clever Girl Winery, Lucci Family Wines and Sleepy Cat Urban Winery. Tours of the Roxy Theater will be held throughout the day, and the Main Stage, located next to the Gin Mill, will feature demonstrations from 3D Dance (11-11:30 AM) and Elite Mixed Martial Arts (1:30-2 PM), and live music from Third Hand (11:30 AM-1:30 PM) and Trick Stacy (2:30-4 PM).

“Being a part of a time-honored tradition in Northampton

is not only important to us as an organization,

but to the volunteers and staff who make this festival come to fruition,”

Kate Hartney

Coordinator of Affiliated Chambers for the Greater Northampton Area Chamber of Commerce.

Food trucks will also be present to provide great eats throughout the day. Participating trucks (as of August 29th) include: Mattie’s Strudel Haus, Mon & Mel’s Sweet Scoops, CurdZone, Island Expressions, Greek Street, Slide on By, Smokehouse Food Truck, Kalli Inc Sweet Treats Funnel Cakes, and Grub Night Food Truck.

This event would not be made possible without Greater Northampton Area businesses

This event would not be made possible without Greater Northampton Area businesses; participating sponsors include: Horwith Trucking (Entertainment Sponsor), The Gin Mill & Grille (Entertainment Sponsor), Holcim (Uptown Sponsor), Embassy Bank of the Lehigh Valley (Main Street Sponsor), Roxy Theater (Main Street Sponsor), Newhard Pharmacy (Main Street Sponsor), Foster Jewelers (Main Street Sponsor), A&M Service Center (Uptown Sponsor), Times News (Media Sponsor) and Livengood Excavators Inc. (Supporting Sponsor).

For more information, visit the Uptown Northampton webpage: https://www.lehighvalleychamber.org/uptownnorthampton

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BBQ, Cocktails, Ice Cream and more! Nazareth Food Truck Festival Returns on June 17

By Ruben Kellermen — 2 years ago

Nazareth Food Truck Festival Returns on June 17

The Nazareth Area Chamber of Commerce, proud partner of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce presents the return of the Nazareth Area Food Truck Festival!
  

The Nazareth Area Chamber of Commerce (NACC), proud partner of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber, is pleased to announce the return of their annual food truck festival on June 17th!

The festival will take place on Belvidere Street in Nazareth and will feature live music and great food from the Lehigh Valley’s favorite local food trucks and eateries.  

    
 

“We are excited to be partnering with the Borough of Nazareth to bring this beloved festival back to Nazareth,”

said Jessica O’Donnell

EVP of Affiliated Chambers, Easton Initiatives and Northern Tier for the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce.

 

“Bringing another fun, community-oriented event is something our Chamber is proud to be a part of, especially when it highlights our beautiful downtown.”  
 
The festival invites families and foodies alike to enjoy local cuisine.

Beginning at 3 PM, Belvidere Street will be filled with 10+ food and beverage vendors, ranging in cuisine from sweets like ice cream to savory BBQ and gourmet sliders. Live Music has been scheduled throughout the day, organized and sponsored by the Nazareth Center for the Arts. 

Food vendors include: Slide on By LLC, Smokehouse Food Truck, Mon and Mel’s Sweet Scoops, Greek Street, and Roll With It.

Adult beverage vendors include: Triple Sun Spirits, Clever Girl Winery, Five Maidens Cidery, Birthright Brewing Co, and The Easton Wine Project.   

 

“The Chamber looks forward to connecting with our beautiful community and enjoying a deliciously awesome day,” states Nicole Miles, Manager of the Nazareth Area Chamber. “We look forward to a great day in the Borough of Nazareth and want people to come downtown to see what Nazareth businesses have to offer while enjoying the dining experience of a casual food truck festival and listening to tunes from talented musicians on stage.”  

Sponsor, The Nazareth Center for the Arts, will be hosting a “Battle of the Bands” on stage all day.  

 
More information can be found on the Nazareth Area Chamber’s Facebook event or on the Chamber of Commerce’s website

 
When: June 17, 2023 from 3-7 PM   

Pricing Information: Free to attend, food and beverages for purchase 

Sponsors (as of 6/10/2023):
Handwashing Station Sponsors: Nazareth Mutual Insurance Company and Keystone Consulting Engineers  

Family Fun Sponsor: WRENCHTEC 

Music Sponsor: Nazareth Center for the Arts
Supporting Sponsor: Evening Sun Entertainment 

Community Helper Sponsor: Vigilance Hose Co #1

More information can be found on the Nazareth Area Chamber’s Facebook event: https://tinyurl.com/39k2e3mu 

or on the Chamber of Commerce’s website: https://tinyurl.com/3hwex367 

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Popcorn Pit, Triple Sun Spirits, The Sticky Pig and more! Catty’s EATS Fest is back on April 15th at Catty Park

By Ruben Kellermen — 2 years ago

Catty’s EATS Fest is back on April 15th at Catasauqua Park

The Whitehall Area Chamber is proud to partner with the Borough of Catasauqua and Columbia Care to present:

2023 Catasauqua StrEAT Fest on April 15th, 2023!

The Whitehall Area Chamber of Commerce, proud partner of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber, is pleased to bring back Catasauqua’s EATS Fest for its third year on Saturday, April 15th from 11-3 PM.

 

Partnering with the Borough of Catasauqua, this event is designed to kick off the spring season with delicious eats from local food trucks, while providing a festive atmosphere with live music from DMC Duo (11 AM-1 PM) and Chasing Daylight (1:30-3 PM), plus dozens of craft and business vendors. The EATS festival will has a strong emphasis on good eats, bringing lots of great cuisines to Catasauqua for the community to enjoy.  

“In our third year,

the Whitehall Area Chamber is excited to continue to

kick off the spring festival season in 2023 with Catty EATS!

Each year, this festival has grown – people are ready for spring, ready to be outside in a fun atmosphere and excited to try great food the Lehigh Valley’s food truck scene has to offer,” said Kylie Adams-Weiss, Assistant Vice President of Affiliated Chambers for the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce.

“We’re happy to have been working full steam ahead with the Borough of Catasauqua to support our local businesses and to entice the community to come out for a fun afternoon in 2023!”  

Festivities will begin at 11 AM in Catasauqua Park, a first for the festival which has historically been held on Front Street.

Live music EATS Catty Park’s bandshell will feature DMC Duo (11 AM – 1 PM)

Live music EATS Catty Park’s bandshell will feature DMC Duo (11 AM – 1 PM)

The festival will feature 14 food trucks and vendors, 40+ crafters, small businesses and nonprofit vendors. Live music in the park’s bandshell will feature DMC Duo (11 AM – 1 PM) and Chasing Daylight (1:30-3 PM), both based in the Lehigh Valley, as well as a rock wall for children.

Based in the Lehigh Valley, Chasing Daylight, fronted by Bobby Siegfried, performs in the park’s bandshell (1:30-3 PM)

Based in the Lehigh Valley, Chasing Daylight, fronted by Bobby Siegfried, performs in the park’s bandshell (1:30-3 PM)

Attendees are encouraged to “BYO-C”, bring their own chairs, to grab a bite to eat and hear the music.  

“We have been working hand-in-hand with Catasauqua’s borough staff to ensure

this event will be a fun event for all who attend,”

said Jessica O’Donnell

, EVP of Affiliated Chambers, Northern Tier and Easton Area Initiatives for the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce.

“In years past and due to the pandemic, we were forced to change plans and pivot frequently, and we’re grateful for much smoother sailing in 2023, much to the credit and support of our local police department and fire police. Between the handmade craft items, great food and small businesses, there will be a little bit of something for everyone!”

For more information, visit the event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/1212371626040431

 

Please note: An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. By attending a Chamber event or meeting, you and any guests voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 and agree not to hold The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce including partnerships; the event venue; or other parties such as caterer or production company; or any of their affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, or volunteers liable for any illness or injury.

When: Saturday, April 15th, 2023 

Pricing Information: FREE to attend with items for purchase. 

Participating Food Trucks: Popcorn Pit, Triple Sun Spirits, The Sticky Pig, Mon & Mel’s Sweet Scoops, Mount Bethel Farms Winery, Slide on By, Phil’s French Fries, Greek Street, Five Maidens Cider Company, The Flying V, The Little Sicilian, Grumpy’s BBQ, Bananarama, & Kona Ice-Allentown. 

 

Sponsors:
• SJ Thomas (Giveaway Sponsor) 

• Remington & Vernick Engineers (Giveaway Sponsor) 

• Trulieve (Family Fun Sponsor) 

• JP Mascaro (Media Sponsor)  

• ATA Financial (Media Sponsor) 

• Lehigh Valley Press (Media Sponsor) 

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