entertainment : festivals
102nd Annual Bethlehem Bach FestivalBach Choir of Bethlehem
First and Second Weekends in May; May 1-2 & 7-9
Lehigh University
"If this Bach festival is about anything it's the ennobling power of music." -Philadelphia Inquirer
Visit the Bach Choir's website for all the details!
Call 888-743-3100.
Bethlehem Restaurant Week
Downtown Bethlehem Association
Jun 21-27
Historic & SouthSide Bethlehem
The Most Delicious Week of the Summer! Multi-course menus for one low price. Check out the Restaurant Week website for all the details, including participating restaurants and info on free parking.
Call 610-841-5831.
Blueberry Festival
Burnside Plantation
Jul 18-19
1461 Schoenersville Rd, Bethlehem, PA
Historic Bethlehem's Blueberry Festival returns this July for its 24th year! Join us for a weekend of great food, live music and family fun at Burnside Plantation - our farm in the city. Check out Historic Bethlehem's website for more details.
Call 610-691-6055.
Celtic Classic - The Largest Highland Games and Festival in North America
Celtic Cultural Alliance
Sep 25-27
Historic Downtown Bethlehem
In its 22nd year, Celtic Classic is a celebration of Celtic culture and heritage presented on Historic Bethlehem's festival grounds, along the banks of Monocacy Creek. Celtic Classic features authentic food and wares, invitational Pipe Band and Drum Major competitions, Irish and Highland dancers, the best in local, national and international Celtic music, and the U.S. National Highland Games Championships. Volunteer positions available. For more information visit the Celtic Classic website.
Call (610) 868-9599.
Harvest Festival
Oct 3
Historic Main Street, Bethlehem
Harvest Festival celebrates both the past and the present of Historic Downtown Bethlehem. Sample wine and beer from around the world. Children's activies and plenty of live music. For more information, or to pre-purchase a beer tasting passport, visit the Harvest Festival website or call 610-841-5831.
SouthSide Film Festival
SouthSide Film Institute
Jun 16-20
26 E. Third Street, Bethlehem, PA
The 6th Annual Film Festival will include a workshop entitled "Experiments with Reality" with filmmaker Shanti Thakur, in addition to an excellent and eclectic program of independent films. CULTURAL FOCUS: films of Native American Culture and stories of Displaced Peoples Worldwide. GENRE FOCUS: Silent Films, especially those that can screen with live bands or Foley! Check out the Festival's website for all the details.
Call 610-882-4300.
