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The Whitehall Area Chamber is proud to partner with the Borough of Catasauqua and Columbia Care to present the 2022 Catasauqua StrEAT Fest on April 9th, 2022!
The Whitehall Area Chamber of Commerce, proud partner of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber, is pleased to bring back Catasauqua StrEAT Fest for its second year on Saturday, April 9th from 11-3 PM. Partnering with the Borough of Catasauqua and presenting sponsor Columbia Care, this event is designed to support local businesses, while providing a festive atmosphere with live music from Third Hand Acoustic, Kendal Conrad and Social Call Duo, plus dozens of craft and business vendors, and, of course, food trucks. The StrEAT festival will have an emphasis on EAT, bringing lots of great cuisines to Front Street while highlighting local shops, too.
“Last year’s StrEAT Fest was extremely well received, both as our first festival of the 2021 season and the first festival the Whitehall Area Chamber held ‘post’ the COVID shutdown. People were ready for spring and ready to be out and about in a fun atmosphere,” said Kylie Adams-Weiss, Assistant Vice President of Affiliated Chambers for the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce. “We’re happy to have been working full steam ahead with the Borough of Catasauqua to support our local businesses and to entice the community to come out for a fun afternoon in 2022!”
Festivities will begin at 11 AM on Front Street in Catasauqua, and will feature 10+ food trucks and food vendors, as well as 40+ crafters, local businesses and nonprofit vendors. The festival will also feature live music on two stages – Third Hand Acoustic (11:30 AM-1:30 PM) and Kendal Conrad (2-3 PM) at the bandshell located at Bridge Street, and Social Call Duo (1-3 PM) at the Gas House Dance Hall (311 Front Street).
“We have been working hand-in-hand with Catasauqua’s borough staff to ensure this event will be a fun event for all who attend,” said Jessica O’Donnell, EVP of Affiliated Chambers. “Last year, we were forced to change plans and pivot frequently, and we’re grateful for much smoother sailing in 2022, much to the credit and support of our local police department and fire police. This festival will bring new visitors to our small businesses and to see the great downtown region of Catasauqua.”
Melvin’s Farm Stand will host the YMCA on their property, who will feature a StrEAT Fest Color Run Sprint to provide fun family-oriented entertainment. Businesses like Blondie’s, Qi Spa, Blockers Coffeehouse and Romero’s House of Style will be open for business, allowing festival goers to check out their wares and offerings. Local Taylor House Brewery will offer up adult beverages, as well as Triple Sun Spirits. “Between the handmade craft items, great food and small businesses, there will be a little bit of something for everyone,” said Adams-Weiss.
“Most importantly, we are looking to gather safely and enjoy the delicious cuisines our businesses and vendors will be serving up,” said O’Donnell. For more information, follow the event page with Whitehall Area Chamber at: https://www.facebook.com/events/892756544738279/
Please note: An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. By attending a Chamber event or meeting, you and any guests voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 and agree not to hold The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce including partnerships; the event venue; or other parties such as caterer or production company; or any of their affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, or volunteers liable for any illness or injury.
When: Saturday, April 9th, 2022
Pricing Information: FREE to attend with items for purchase.
Participating Food Trucks: Ridge Runner BBQ, Slide on By, Mon & Mel’s Sweet Scoops, Take A Taco, Van Pelt Hot Dog Co., RK Mobile Foods, Triple Sun Spirits, Red Robin Food Truck, Josie’s Fancy Funnels, Maldonado Steaks, Taylor House Brewing
Sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor: Columbia Care
Entertainment Sponsor: Trulieve
Safety Sponsor: SJ Thomas
Family Fun Sponsor: ATA Financial, Remington & Vernick Engineers
Comfort Station Sponsors: Dunn Twiggar, Truist
Music Sponsor: Blocker’s Coffeehouse, Biery’s Port Body Works, The Gas House
Media Sponsor: Lehigh Valley Press
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:
Kylie Adams-Weiss
AVP, Director of Marketing & Design (Affiliated Chambers)
Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce
https://www.lehighvalleychamber.org/
