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Blueberry Festival 2018: What’s New!
July 3rd, 2018 |
Kicking off the Summer Right: Blueberry Edition!
It’s officially summer time!
You know what means—beach, pool, barbeques, and, more importantly, Blueberry Festival!
Returning for the 31st year, join us on Saturday, July 21 from 10am – 7pm and Sunday, July 22 from 10am – 6pm at the Burnside Plantation for two days packed with sunshine, delicious food, family fun, and – of course – everything blueberry.
For all you Blueberry Festival enthusiasts out there, you may already be familiar with some of Blueberry Fest’s awesome activities: our pie-eating contest, culinary contest, live music and performances, dog agility and colonial demonstrations, and of course, delicious blueberry-themed food and beverages! However, even the regulars may not be aware of our cool new additions this year! Check out some of them below:
Food Vendors
Crepe Soleil: Crepe Soleil will be serving up some delicious blueberry-filled crepes with white or dark chocolate.
Brittany’s Natural Foods: Natural and organic mac & cheese, short rib chili, salad mix, and lemonade.
Lehigh Valley Kombucha: Boost your immune system with a refreshing blueberry kombucha!
Beverages
14th Fret Brewing Company: Blueberry Wheat Beer!
Crafters and Exhibitors
Camp Fancy Town: Handmade pottery.
ColorFused: Handmade fused glass art.
Firefly Fields: Handmade soap, lotion, jewelry, honey, and more.
Me and My Dog Pet Bakery: All-natural, handmade, gourmet dog treats for your precious pooch!
M&M Links Bakery: Handmade jewelry using unique and exotic materials.
Relax Pak: Hands-free hot or cold therapy items.
Sassy Dog Fashions: Ready-to-wear and custom handmade pet apparel and pet accessories.
Treasures of the Jersey Shore: Wampum jewelry, shell baskets, and more.
Buttercup Bake Shoppe: Delicious baked goods.
Offbeat Gourmet: Artisan made all-natural condiments including sauces, spreads, and preserves.
Musical Performers
| Performers | Description | Location | Time |
| El Sistema | A program of the Allentown Symphony Association | Community Stage | Saturday, 12 PM |
| Temple Avenue Jazz Quintet | A jazz group that plays concerts, dances, receptions, and other events in southcentral PA | Brewery Stage | Saturday, 11 AM |
Porter and Sayles |
Folk-pop duo | Brewery Stage | Saturday, 1 PM |
| January Noon |
Acoustic pop/soulful duo based out of the Lehigh Valley | Brewery Stage | Saturday, 1 PM |
| Cubbage | A self-producing and multi-instrumental folk/pop singer-songwriter | Brewery Stage | Saturday, 4:45 PM |
Copper Sky Band |
Alternative folk duo | Brewery Stage | Sunday, 12 PM |
Demonstrations and Activities
| Demonstrations & Activities | Description | Location | Time |
| Stronger Than Steel | Book Signing & Reading with author Jeffrey A. Parks | By Corn Crib Shop | Saturday: 11 AM to 1 PMSunday: 12 PM to 2 PM |
| Read to Dogs Program  |
Children can bring their favorite book or pick from a selection to read to certified Therapy Dog in a cool and quiet setting. Dogs are from the Alliance of Therapy Dogs group | Lower Haas Barn | Saturday & Sunday, All Day |
| Pottery Throwing | Watch artist Liz Wheeler of Camp Fancy Town create unique works of art in front of your very eyes! | Vendor Tents | Saturday & Sunday, All Day |
| Chainsaw Carving | Watch as John Snyder turns a log of wood into a work of art! There will be an auction for one of his completed pieces. | Upper Orchard | Saturday & Sunday, All Day |
| Bethlehem Time Capsule Display & Submissions | Come view our current submissions for the 2018 Time Capsule and submit your own capsule submissions! | Corn Crib Shop | Saturday: 10 AM to 7 PMSunday: 10 AM to 6 PM |
Blueberry Jam Open Mic
On Saturday, July 21st from 6-7 PM, anyone will have the opportunity to showcase their skills! Each performer will have the chance to perform two songs, and sign-ups will take place on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up here! https://lehighvalleyunderground.com/2018/06/06/lvu-and-historic-bethlehem-to-present-blueberry-jam-july-21/
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Blueberry Festival is always a home-run, but this year with all our new additions it’s bound to be even better! You don’t want to miss out, so make sure to buy your tickets today!
