Hidden in a shadowy alley in Bethlehem is a spot dubbed the Secret Art Space. Secret, indeed. I walked around for quite a while in monsoon-like rain until I found it which…
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The 5th annual Harvest Festival in Bethlehem took place two weekends ago and it sure seemed bigger and more attended than ever. In addition to all of the brews being dished out, food was in abundance as well. To wander around the festival is of course free but there was also paid adventures to partake in as well.
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Like most of the festivals I’ve been hitting this year, it was my first time visiting Allentown’s kickoff for the fall: West End Oktoberfest. Not knowing what to expect, I bundled up on the chilly Saturday afternoon and headed into the city after Easton’s Garlic Festival.
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Ah, yes. The Lehigh Valley Brewfest is nigh. Last year’s event was a spectacular display of the throngs of people that will come out to get drunk in the shittiest of weather.
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These days it seems there’s a festival for everything…apples, beer, wine, peppers, and yes, even garlic. I’m not sure how long the Garlic Festival has been around but I decided to check it out for the first time this year. Though nearly not as extensive or famous as the Gilroy Garlic Festival, the Easton festivities shut down the center of town and a garlicy aroma greets you from blocks away.
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Following in its promise for sustainable food, particularly seafood, Starfish Brasserie partnered with the Lehigh Valley chapter of Buy Fresh Buy Local, as well as Keepsake Farms and Pure Sprouts to host a farm to table dinner.
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Ah yes, Celticfest (or Celtic Classic, whichever you prefer)…the smaller, kilted festival that spans a weekend rather than a week. This year’s festival drew over 250,000 people to Bethlehem’s sacred festival grounds for a weekend of green clothes, beer, music, and throwing big objects.
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Lehigh Valley Hospital Network throws a grand gala every year where everyone who is anyone in the valley attends. Top-grossing companies drop $35,000 for advertising and 10 seats, politicians and CEOs are aplenty, and everyone is done up in their best black tie garb.
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If you’ve got nothing going on this weekend the obvious place to be is downtown Bethlehem. Harvest Festival is going on, and for $20 in advance or $25 the day of you can get unlimited beer and wine samples.