Local Event 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.

AUGUST

AUG 5 - 7 | DAS AWKSCHT FESCHT With more than 2,500 cars, Lehigh Valley’s Das Awkscht Fescht is one of the country’s largest antique and classic car shows held at Macungie Memorial Park each summer. 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 | 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

SEPTEMBER

SEPT 9 - 10 | CHILE PEPPER FEST The Chile Pepper Festival is held each year the weekend after Labor Day. 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! For more info visit: pepperfestival.com

SEPT 11 - 17 | RESTAURANT WEEK Whether chefs want to try a new dish or pull together popular selects for a pre-fixe menu offering, you’ll be treated to special selections over lunch or dinner during that period. Mark your calendars as you don’t want to miss this great experience to sample local flavors! Save the date for this upcoming restaurant weeks in the Lehigh Valley area. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3dS59d4

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

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SEPT 23 - 25 | 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 1 - 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 8 | 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 14 | SPOOKTACULAR HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL The Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon 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

NOVEMBER

Nov 5 - 6 | 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

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.

Nov 22 | CINDERELLA Celebrate the holiday season with one of the most beloved love stories of all time, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella. This enchanting new Broadway adaptation features a lighthearted and romantic new book by Douglas Carter Beane. This imaginative and spectacular Walnut production will make your holidays even more magical. And not to worry, you’ll be home long before the stroke of midnight! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3AJR4HH

DECEMBER

Dec 1 - 17 | 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

DEC 30 - 31 | PEEPSFEST Family fun is at the heart of Peep FEst, the annual two-day New Year’s Eve festival celebrating the whimsy and wonder of the Peeps Brand at the iconic SteelStacks in Bethlehem, PA. Each year, fans arrive from all over the country to enjoy activities and marvel at the Peeps Chick Drop - a 4-feet, 9-inches tall, 400-pound lit Peeps Chick that descends at 5:30 p.m. both days to mark the beginning of an exciting new year. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/2LnHcrO

JANUARY

JAN 10 | LAST OF THE RED HOT LOVERS Neil Simon’s Last of the Red Hot Lovers will have you laughing from start to finish. Barney Cashman believes life is passing him by, so he sets out to put some excitement into his life. His mother’s apartment is empty one afternoon each week, so he decides seduction is the answer. His failed attempts lead to hilarious results as Barney discovers he may not actually be the Last of the Red Hot Lovers . For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3R4Hp3N

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.

FEBRUARY

FEB 14 | CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF An American classic, Tennessee Williams’ Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is set in the sweltering Mississippi Delta where Brick and his wife Maggie “the Cat” are celebrating the birthday of Brick’s father, Big Daddy. But Big Daddy is disturbed and disappointed by the tempestuous relationship between his prized son Brick, an aging football hero who is desperately trying to escape reality, and the beautiful and feisty Maggie. As the hot summer evening unfolds, the veneer of Southern gentility slips away, and long-hidden truths emerge. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3Kpm4QA

MARCH

MARCH 19 | ST. PATRICK’S DAY 5K The West End St. Patrick’s Day 5K is a Running race in Allentown, Pennsylvania consisting of a 5K. You’ll run the same course as the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and get cheered on by hundreds of people lining the streets and partying in their front yards. Then hang around after the awards for the Allentown St. Patrick’s Day Parade, the largest in the Lehigh Valley. For more info visit: westendstpats5k.com

MARCH 28 | ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE Kick off your flip flops and set your clock to island time, as the Walnut is transformed into a tropical paradise where love and laughter are the keys to ‘growing older but not up.’ We’re going to Margaritaville. Leading our visit is Tully, a parttime bartender, part-time singer, and full-time charmer who thinks he’s got life all figured out—until a beautiful tourist steals his heart and makes him question everything. Escape to Margaritaville is a heartwarming musical featuring both original songs and your most-loved Jimmy Buffett classics. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3cfDPFa

APRIL

APRIL 1 | PAPER ARTS FEST The Festival will include art rubber stamping, card-making, scrap books, book arts, calligraphy arts,

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

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and paper crafting. In addition, there will be demonstrations, friendly exhibits, food, and more. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3efSh0v

MAY

MAY 26 - 28 | MAYFAIR Mayfair Festival of The Arts is a multidisciplinary arts festival like visual arts, performing arts, garden arts, children’s art, and arts 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 8 - 11 | BLUEGRASS FEST In the southeastern frontier of Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountain Range lies the small town of Wind Gap. Live music will be enjoyed all weekend alongside camping, jamming around campfires, Bluegrass Academy for Kids, workshops for all ages. For more info visit: windgapbluegrass.com

JULY

JULY 1 - 9 | FOLK FESTIVAL 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

2023 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE * Schedule subject to change

Session Date Time Featured Matches 1 Mon, January 16, 2023 11:00 am Men's and Women's 1st Round 2 Mon, January 16, 2023 7:00 pm Men's and Women's 1st Round 3 Tue, January 17, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s 1st Round 4 Tue, January 17, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s 1st Round 5 Wed, January 18, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s 2nd Round 6 Wed, January 18, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s 2nd Round 7 Thu, January 19, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s 2nd Round 8 Thu, January 19, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s 2nd Round 9 Fri, January 20, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s 3rd Round 10 Fri, January 20, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s 3rd Round 11 Sat, January 21, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s 3rd Round 12 Sat, January 21, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s 3rd Round 13 Sun, January 22, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s 4th Round 14 Sun, January 22, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s 4th Round 15 Mon, January 23, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s 4th Round 16 Mon, January 23, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s 4th Round 17 Tue, January 24, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals 18 Tue, January 24, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals 19 Wed, January 25, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals 20 Wed, January 25, 2023 7:30 pm Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals 21 Thu, January 26, 2023 11:00 am Women’s Semifinals 22 Thu, January 26, 2023 7:30 pm Men’s Semifinal 23 Fri, January 27, 2023 3:00 pm Mixed Doubles Semi /Women’s Doubles Final / Men’s Singles Semifinal 24 Sat, January 28, 2023 4:00 pm Women’s Singles Final /Men’s Doubles Final 25 Sun, January 29, 2023 4:00 pm Mixed Doubles Final /Men’s Singles Final

DATE Mon, July 03 Tues, July 04 Wed, July 05 urs, July 6 Fri, July 07 Sat, July 08 Sun, July 09 Mon, July 10

Tues, July 11

Wed, July 12

urs, July 13

Fri, July 14

Sat, July 15

Sun, July 16 2023 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE * Schedule subject to change

PLAY START SESSION 11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 1st Round

11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 1st Round

11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 2nd Round

11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 2nd Round

11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 3rd Round

11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 3rd Round

11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 4th Round

11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 4th Round

11:00 AM Men's Singles Quarter nals Ladies’ Singles Quarter nals 11:00 AM Men's Singles Quarter nals Ladies’ Singles Quarter nals 1:00 PM Ladies' Singles Semi nals Mixed Doubles Final

1:00 PM Men's Singles Semi nals

2:00 PM Ladies' Singles Final, Men's Doubles Final,

2:00 PM Men's Singles Final, Ladies’ Doubles Final

2023 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE * Schedule subject to change

DATE PLAY START SESSION

MAY 29 - SUN

Day - 11:00 AM Men’s & Women’s 1st Round MAY 30 - MON Day - 11:00 AM Men’s & Women’s 1st Round MAY 30 - MON Evening - 9:00 PM Men’s & Women’s 1st Round MAY 31 - TUE Day - 11:00 AM Men’s & Women’s 2nd Round MAY 31 - TUE Evening - 9:00 PM Men’s & Women’s 2nd Round MAY 31 - WED Day - 11:00 AM Men’s & Women’s 3rd Round MAY 31 - WED Evening - 9:00 PM Men’s & Women’s 3rd Round JUN 01 - THU Day - 11:00 AM Men’s & Women’s 4th Round JUN 01 - THU Evening - 9:00 PM Men’s & Women’s 4th Round JUN 02 - FRI Day - 12:00 PM 3rd Round JUN 02 - FRI Evening - 9:00 PM 3rd Round JUN 03 - SAT Day - 12:00 AM 3rd Round JUN 03 - SAT Evening - 9:00 PM 3rd Round JUN 04 - SUN Day - 11:00 AM 4th Round JUN 04 - SUN Evening - 9:00 PM 4th Round JUN 05 - MON Day - 11:00 AM 4th Round JUN 05 - MON Evening - 9:00 PM 4th Round JUN 06 - TUE Day - 12:00 PM Quarter nals JUN 06 - TUE Evening - 5:00 PM Quarter nals JUN 07 - WED Day - 12:00 PM Quarter nals JUN 07 - WED Evening - 5:00 PM Quarter nals JUN 08 - THU Day - 2:00 PM Semi nals JUN 09 - FRI Day - 3:00 PM Men’s Semi Finals 1 JUN 09 - FRI Evening - 7:00 PM Men’s Semi Finals 2

JUN 10 - SAT Day - 3:00 PM Women's Singles Final, Men's Doubles Final

JUN 11 - SUN Day - 3:00 PM Men's Singles Final

2023 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT

SCHEDULE * Schedule subject to change ** Start Times Listed in EST

SESSION DATE SCHEDULE PLAY START MATCHES

1 Mon, 28 Aug Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 1st Round

2 Mon, 28 Aug Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 1st Round

3 Tue, 29 Aug Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 1st Round

4 Tue, 29 Aug Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 1st Round

5 Wed, 30 Aug Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round

6 Wed, 30 Aug Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round

7 Thu, 31 Aug Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round

8 Thu, 31 Aug Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round

9 Fri, 1 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round

10 Fri, 1 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round

11 Sat, 2 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round

12 Sat, 2 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round

13 Sun, 3 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s Round of 16

14 Sun, 3 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Round of 16

15 Mon, 4 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s Round of 16

16 Mon, 4 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Round of 16

17 Tue, 5 Sep Day 12.00pm Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals 18 Tue, 5 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals 19 Wed, 6 Sep Day 12.00pm Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals 20 Wed, 6 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals 21 Thu, 7 Sep Day 12.00pm Women’s Semifinals / 22 Fri, 8 Sep Day 12.00pm Men’s Doubles Final or Mixed Doubles Final / Men’s Semifinal 1 23 Fri, 8 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s Semifinal 2