Morning Call: A sure sign of fall: Bethlehem Harvest Festival
September 30th, 2019 | In The News
A sure sign of fall: Bethlehem Harvest Festival
Written by Jennifer Sheehan for The Morning Call
Each year at the start of October, Bethlehem’s Main Street goes full-autumn.
The 14th annual Harvest Festival will usher in fall with an array of tasty soups, beer, wine and family fun when it returns 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 5 at sites along Main Street.
First up: The tasting passports, which run from 1 to 5 p.m.:
Soup: You can enjoy samples of homemade soups with downtown merchants such as Bethlehem Brew Works, Billy’s Downtown Diner, Edge Restaurant, McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub & Whiskey Bar, Santoro’s Franks & Chili, Tap Room at Historic Hotel Bethlehem, Tapas on Main, Tavern at the Sun Inn, The Brick, Twisted Olive, and Urbano Mexican Kitchen & Bar. How much: $25. (Note: This often sells out)
Wine: You can taste samples from local wineries at downtown merchants including Bethlehem House Gallery, Clusters Handcrafted Popcorn, Franklin Hill Vineyards, Hand Cut Crystal, Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites, Historic Hotel Bethlehem, Knobs n’ Knockers, Musselman Jewelers, Seasons Olive Oil & Vinegar Tap Room, The Gem Shop, and The Melting Pot. How much: $30
Both those passports must be purchased in advance.
Beer: Taste samples from local breweries all along Main Street (in advance or day of if passports remain). How much: $35.
From 11 a..m to 8 p.m., you can stop by the Biergarten at the Sun Inn Courtyard.
$4 beers for wine and beer passport holders
$6 beers for non-passport holders
You’ll also find live music, food, craft, and retail vendors along Main Street. There will be a kids’ zone so bring the whole families (even furry friends.)
To purchase passports and for more info: https://getdowntownbethlehem.com/harvest-festival-2019/
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