The Nazareth Area Chamber, a proud partner of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber is thrilled to be hosting the annual Nazareth Fall Festival, in partnership with Vigilance Hose Co. #1, on Saturday, October 19th, 2024 from 2 PM – 5 PM (Rain or Shine). Get ready for a day filled with fall-themed fun for everyone!

The festivities will kick off with the return of the Nazareth Halloween Parade presented by, Vigilance Hose Co. #1 at 1 PM on Saturday, October 19th under the direction of Vigilance Hose Co. The Parade will start at Belvidere and Liberty Streets, travel west on Belvidere Street to Main Street. North on Main Street to the circle to East Center Street ending at The Senior High School.

From 2 PM – 5 PM, the Nazareth Fall Festival will be in full swing on S. Main Street between Belvidere and Walnut Streets. With over 30 craft and artisan vendors, adult beverage and food vendors, musical performance from the popular band Joyous from 2 PM- 4 PM, plus stein holding and ice cream holding competitions, pumpkin decorating, and more – there’s something for the entire family! There will also be awards given for the most “Nazareth Spirit,” so come decked out in your Blue Eagle gear for your chance to win.

“Every autumn, we rediscover the charm of Nazareth,” said Elyse Cuttic, Manager of Affiliated Chambers. “From the vibrant local businesses to the lively music and delicious food, the borough comes alive with seasonal spirit. Join us for a stroll and experience the warmth and excitement of our community this fall!”

Those coming after the parade are encouraged to come hungry, as there will be ample food options to satisfy every tastebud. Food and beverage options include favorites such as Birthright Brewing Company, Tommy Italian Kitchen, Bella Bean Coffee Shop, Mon and Mel’s Sweet Scoops, Naz-O-Nut, AK Farms, Coastal Cravings, Easton Wine Project, Donut NV, Rollz and Bowlz, Five Maiden Cider Company, You Got Pork’d, Greek Street, and Silverback Distillery.

Where: South Main Street in Nazareth, PA between Belvidere & Walnut Streets

Event Schedule:

• 1:00 PM: Nazareth Halloween Parade
• 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Music by Joyous
• 4:15 PM – 4:25 PM: Men’s Steinholding Competition
• 4:25 PM – 4:35 PM: Kid’s Ice Cream Holding Competition
• 4:35 PM – 4:45 PM: Women’s Steinholding Competition

Pricing Information: The Nazareth Halloween Parade & Nazareth Fall Festival are free to attend. Vendors will be selling crafts, food, and beverages.

Ice Cream Holding Competitions: Parents that would like to sign up their children (ages 6-12) can do so at The Chamber’s Booth, located on S. Main St. near Emily’s Ice Cream and the bandshell, the day of the event. The competition is free to enter. Maximum number of competitors is 5. Emily’s Ice Cream!

Steinholding Competitions: The Men’s and Women’s Steinholding Competitions are back!

Attendees will be able to sign up on the day of the event at The Chamber’s Booth located on S. Main St. near Emily’s Ice Cream and the bandshell. The winner of each competition will receive a stein filled with beer as their prize courtesy of Birthright Brewing Co.! The competition is free to enter, but participants will have the opportunity to purchase their stein and beer afterwards.

Maximum number of competitors is 11 per competition.

Sponsors:

• Spooktacular Sponsor: Brown-Daub Chevy of Nazareth
• Children’s Activity Sponsor: Wrenchtec, Mario Andretti, Keystone Financial Management, Christmas City Dentistry
• Trick or Treat Bag Sponsor: Nazareth Mutual Insurance
• Nazareth Pride Sponsors: Keystone Consulting Engineers Inc., RoofMaxx
• Entertainment Sponsor: Truist, Roof360
• Main Street Supporting Sponsors: JP Mascaro & Sons, Terraform Engineering
• Comfort & Clean Sponsor: Redbox+
• Ice Cream Competition Sponsor: Emily’s Ice Cream
• Stein Holding Competition Sponsor: Birthright Brewing Co.
• Halloween Parade Sponsor: Vigilance Hose Co. #1
• Decoration Sponsor: Nazareth Army & Navy

More Information: Visit the Nazareth Area Chamber’s Facebook Event page or website.

Interested in getting involved with or supporting the Nazareth Area Chamber? Contact either Jessica O’Donnell-Gower (JessicaO@lehighvalleychamber.org) or Elyse Cuttic (Elysec@lehighvalleychamber.org) for more information.

About the Chamber: The mission of The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce is to improve the economy and quality of life in the Lehigh Valley Metropolitan Area. We accomplish this through business-to-business networking events and marketing products, affinity programs and exclusive, money saving member benefits, training programs, government affairs initiatives and public policy advocacy, and community development enterprises. With nearly 5,000 members who employ more than 200,000, the Chamber is the largest in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and in the top ten nationwide.

Information provided to TVL by:
Elyse Cuttic