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Local Event Guide
from Lehigh Valley PA
by The 55 Guide
LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE LEHIGH VALLEY
PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.
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FEBRUARY
FEB 25 - 28 | COMEDY FESTIVAL Performers who have been seen and heard on Netflix, Stephen Colbert, NPR and more are among the nationwide lineup of comedians taking part in the annual SteelStacks Improv Comedy Festival. The 2021 edition of the SSICF will shift from its usual performance marathon format to one that focuses more on the future of comedy, featuring roundtable discussions, intimate 1-on-1 conversations and workshops. All SSICF events will be live streamed for your comfort and safety. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/2NyMTIQ
MARCH
MARCH 1 - 6 | RESTAURANT WEEK Eat your way through the East Penn community as restaurants put together a prix fixe menu the first week in March for guests to get a sampling of the best from each eatery. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3aNDshA MARCH 20 | CRAFT SHOW We will have so many activities for the whole family, crafters with amazing handmade items, direct sale companies, many awesome small businesses & so much more! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3pS8A3E
APRIL
APRIL 2 | URBAN ARTS TRAIL Each year, the SouthSide Arts District works tirelessly to create opportunities for local artists to transform our streetscape into their canvas. All these pieces of public art make up a 2.75 mile path throughout our Downtown called the Urban Arts Trail. Visitors can go online to follow the trail at home, or walk the path viewing and learning about each mural, artistic bike rack, sculpture, mosaic and our brand-new Public Piano. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/2PerR2P
April 10 | Catasauqua StEAT Fest From food trucks to local restaurant specials, StrEAT Fest means good LOCAL eats in Catty! Kick off the
LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE LEHIGH VALLEY
PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.
holiday season by browsing vendors and local businesses for Small Business Saturday, while experiencing delicious food and adult beverages. Live music and family activities will be provided -- come out and enjoy the fun! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3koulaf
MAY
MAY 12 | AUTO SHOW The Greater Lehigh Valley Auto Show is a four-day automotive extravaganza featuring over 110,000 square feet of the best cars, trucks, SUVs, and vans the world has to offer. For more info visit: glvada.org
MAY 28 - 30 | MAYFAIR FESTIVAL Mayfair Festival of The Arts is a multidisciplinary arts festival like visual arts, performing arts, garden arts, children’s art, art education. The event is planned to be held on Cedar Crest’s campus and to feature food and craft vendors, artists, music, and live performances. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/37HEVUD
JUNE
JUNE 4 - 6 | FOOD & WINE FEST The Lehigh Valley Food & Wine Festival has grown from its humble beginnings as a one-day tented event to a full weekend experience. It has a growing roster of top restaurants and chefs, as well as wine from around the world. It brings a range of tastes and styles to please everyone’s palate. Cooking demos, wine seminars and the ever popular Champagne & Spirits Room are here for your enjoyment! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3aNvRiX
JUNE 15 - 19 | FILM FESTIVAL Our annual festival brings films and filmmakers from around the country and around the world to Bethlehem’s South Side! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3pOTPyH
JUNE 12 | BLUES, BREWS, & BBQ The Blues Fest is a special event that brings together Blues and barbecue lovers from all around to celebrate in the heart of downtown Allentown. The festival has grown to consume four city blocks with six stages of music. Enjoy a saturday
LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE LEHIGH VALLEY
PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.
full of Blues, Brews, and Barbecue! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3bzFVLQ
JULY
JULY 1 - 4 | KUTZTOWN FOLK FEST One of America’s most celebrated festivals, the Kutztown Folk Festival is the oldest folklife event in the nation. The festival features over 200 folk artists and craftsmen, as well six stages of entertainment, folklore and folklife programs, and the best Pennsylvania Dutch food found anywhere. It truly is fun for everyone! For more info visit: kutztownfestival.com
JULY 4 | INDEPENDENCE DAY It’s time to break out the red, white and blue for Independence Day. It’s hard to pick what’s best about the Fourth of July – is it the picnic food, All-American spirit, or the fireworks? No matter what your favorite part is, fireworks are a classic. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3uw0bGM
AUGUST
AUG 6 - 8 | DAS AWKSCHT FEST With more than 2,500 cars, Lehigh Valley’s Das Awkscht Fescht is one of the country’s largest antique and classic car shows. Celebrating more than 50 years, it has become a family tradition for all ages offering three fun-packed days in the great outdoors. It’s fun for the whole family! For more info visit: awkscht.com
AUG 21 - 22 | ROASTING EARS OF CORN FESTIVAL The Museum of Indian Culture invites you to Pennsylvania’s oldest Native American Indian festival on the grounds of the museum. The festival includes various opportunities for people of all ages to learn more about Native American cultures. Activities include Native American style crafts, life skills demonstrations including Atlatl and Tomahawk throwing, fire making, flute making, Native Cooking demonstrations, and so much more! For more info visit: museumofindianculture.org
LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE LEHIGH VALLEY
PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED
TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU. (. . .continued from 30)
SEPTEMBER
SEPT 11 - 12 | CHILE PEPPER FEST This event is the largest of its kind anywhere in the United States and is host to chili pepper food, crafts, a Jalapeno eating contest, a salsa contest, a chile pepper field excursion and much more. Free samples and amazing vendors for honey, sauces, jams, popcorn, all kinds of things. Lots of variety in heat and food for everyone. Expect fiery fun! For more info visit: pepperfestival.com
SEPT 24 - 26 | HIGHLAND GAMES Since 1988 Celtic Cultural Alliance has been hosting the Celtic Classic Highland Games and Festival in Bethlehem each September. The goal of this dedicated group was to create an event that symbolized the Celtic spirit and history, and to provide the impetus for an organization that focused on promoting the Celtic culture. So come on down and enjoy a weekend full of Celtic Culture! For more info visit: celticfest.org
OCTOBER
OCT 2 | GARLIC FESTIVAL This festival is dedicated to one of the best flavors in all of food - garlic. Try all of our Garlic infused foods and other seasonal favorites. Eat, drink, and stink! For more info visit: eastongarlicfest.com
OCT 16 | COUNTY FESTIVAL A county celebration held Memorial Day Weekend featuring Live Entertainment, Awards Ceremony, Vendors, Crafters, Non Profits, and Food Trucks. Stop on by for a fun filled day! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3kibCgH
OCT 22 - 24 | SPOOKTACULAR HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL The festival will feature more than a dozen hot air balloons creating a spooktacular night glow. The hot air balloon pilots will inflate their balloons and light the fire underneath. The result is picturesque and definitely something you don’t want to miss. For more info visit: balloonfestpa.com
LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE LEHIGH VALLEY
PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED
TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU. (. . .continued from 32)
NOVEMBER
NOV 6 - 7 | BACON FEST PA Bacon Fest Restaurant Week will feature over 14 restaurants, sweet shops and bakeries offering bacon menus and sweets and goodies all week long. The fest features dozens of treats featuring bacon and even crafts paying homage to the delectable, savory breakfast staple. Check out all the participating restaurants! For more info visit: pabaconfest.com
NOV 6 | CRAFT FAIR A fun holiday craft fair for your whole family! Find all your unique gifts this year at this great fair. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/37LtN9l challenges her father’s authority as she dreams of finding her own way in the world above the sea. But what will she give up to fulfill her dreams of independence?For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3km8Yqk
DEC 1 - 18 | FARMERS’ MARKET No trip to Easton would be complete without a stop at America’s longest, continuously-running open-air market! Stop by Easton Farmers’ Market for the freshest in local produce, baked goods, coffee, plants and artisan wares. Enjoy live music as you peruse each vendor’s offerings. For more info visit: eastonfarmersmarket.com
DECEMBER
DEC 1 - 31 | DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID This play is based on the beloved Hans Christian Andersen story and the classic film, Disney’s The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful story of love and letting go. Ariel, King Triton’s youngest daughter,
2021 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT
SCHEDULE
* Schedule subject to change
Date Session Rod Laver Margaret Court Outside Courts Featured Matches
Wed - Fri 1/13-15 11:00am 11:00am 10:00am Qualifying Rounds
Sat / Sun 1/16-17 NO PLAY
Mon 1/18 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 1st round Night 7:00pm – –Tue 1/19 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 1st round Night 7:00pm – –Wed 1/20 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am – 2nd round Night 7:00pm – –Thu 1/21 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 2nd round Night 7:00pm – –Fri 1/22 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 3rd round Night 7:00pm – –Sat 1/23 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 3rd round Night 7:00pm – –Sun 1/24 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 4th round Night 7:00pm – –Mon 1/25 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 4th round Night 7:00pm – –Tue 1/26 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am Quarterfinals Night 7:00pm – –Wed 1/27 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am Quarterfinals Night 7:00pm – –Thu 1/28 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am Women’s Semifinals Night 7:00pm – – 1st Men’s Semifinals Fri 1/29 Twilight 3:00pm 4:00 pm 3:00pm 2nd Men’s Semifinals
Sat 1/30 Twilight 11:00am 7:30pm 11:15am Women’s Finals
Sun 1/31 Twilight 2:00pm 4:00pm no play Men’s Finals
DATE SUN - MAY 23 MON - MAY 24 MON - MAY 24 TUE - MAY 25 TUE - MAY 25 WED - MAY 26 WED - MAY 26 THU - MAY 27 THU - MAY 27 FRI - MAY 28 FRI - MAY 28 SAT - MAY 29 SAT - MAY 29 SUN - MAY 30 SUN - MAY 30 MON - MAY 31 MON - MAY 31 TUE - JUNE 1 TUE - JUNE 1 WED - JUNE 2 WED - JUNE 2 THU - JUNE 3 FRI - JUNE 4
SAT - JUNE 5
SUN - JUNE 6
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SCHEDULE
* Schedule subject to change
PLAY START SESSION
Day - 11:00 AM 1st Round
Day - 11:00 AM 1st Round Evening - 9:00 PM 1st Round
Day - 11:00 AM 1st Round Evening - 9:00 PM 1st Round
Day - 11:00 AM 2nd Round Evening - 9:00 PM 2nd Round
Day - 11:00 AM 2nd Round Evening - 9:00 PM 2nd Round
Day - 11:00 AM 3rd Round Evening - 9:00 PM 3rd Round
Day - 11:00 AM 3rd Round Evening - 9:00 PM 3rd Round
Day - 11:00 AM 4th Round Evening - 9:00 PM 4th Round
Day - 11:00 AM 4th Round Evening - 9:00 PM 4th Round
Day - 12:00 PM Quarterfinals Evening - 5:00 PM Quarterfinals
Day - 12:00 PM Quarterfinals Evening - 9:00 PM Quarterfinals
Day - 2:00 PM Semifinals
Day - 3:00 PM Semifinals
Day - 3:00 PM Women's Singles Final, Men's Doubles Final
Day - 3:00 PM Men's Singles Final
2021 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT
SCHEDULE
* Schedule subject to change
PLEASE NOTE: The Main Board of the All England Club (AELTC) and the Committee of Management of The Championships have decided to cancel the 2020 Wimbledon Championships due to COVID-19 and a concern for public health. The 2021 Wimbledon Championships will take place from June 28 – July 11, 2021. DATE PLAY START SESSION
Mon Jun 28 11:00 AM First Round
Tues Jun 29 11:00 AM First Round
Wed Jun 30 Thu Jul 1 11:00 AM Second Round 11:00 AM Second Round
Fri Jul 2 Sat Jul 3 11:00 AM Third Round 11:00 AM Third Round
Sun Jul 4 Mon Jul 5 Tue Jul 6 Wed Jul 7 Thu Jul 8 Fri Jul 9
– No Play 11:00 AM Round of 16 11:00 AM Womens Quarterfinals 11:00 AM Mens Quarterfinals 11:00 AM Womens Semifinals 11:00 AM Mens Semifinals
Sat Jul 10 11:00 AM Womens Finals
Sun Jul 11 11:00 AM Mens Finals
2021 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT
SCHEDULE * Schedule subject to change ** Start Times Listed in EST
SESSION DATE SCHEDULE PLAY START MATCHES
1 Sun 30 Aug Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 1st Round 2 Sun 30 Aug Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 1st Round 3 Mon 31 Aug Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 1st Round 4 Mon 31 Aug Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 1st Round
5 Tue 1 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round
6 Tue 1 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round
7 Wed 2 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round
8 Wed 2 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round
9 Thu 3 Sep
10 Thu 3 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round
Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round
11 Fri 4 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round
12 Fri 4 Sep
13 Sat 5 Sep
14 Sat 5 Sep
15 Sun 6 Sep
16 Sun 6 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round
Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s Round of 16
Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Round of 16
Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s Round of 16
Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Round of 16
17 Mon 7 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals 18 Mon 7 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals
19 Tue 8 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals
20 Tue 8 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals
21 Wed 9 Sep Night 7.00pm Women’s Semifinals
22 Thu 10 Sep Day 12.00pm Mixed Doubles Final / Men’s Semifinals
23 Fri 11 Sep Day 12.00pm Men’s Doubles Final / Women’s Final
24 Sat 12 Sep Day 1.00pm Women’s Doubles Final / Men’s Final