In The Valley

‘Fall in Love with Nazareth’ at the Annual Nazareth Fall Festival!


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 21th, 2023 from 2 PM – 6 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 15th under the direction of Mark Morella, Assistant Fire Chief 5053 of Vigilance Hose Co. The parade will begin at Belvidere and Liberty Streets in the Borough of Nazareth and will end at the Nazareth High School on Center Street.

Amber Carrick, Senior Vice President of Operations & Compliance at Spooktacular Sponsor, Keystone Financial Management said, “We are so excited to be the Spooktacular Sponsor for the Nazareth Fall Festival this year! This is one of our favorite events that the Nazareth Chamber hosts, as it is fun for all ages. Who doesn’t love a great opportunity to come downtown on a fall day and visit the local shops, have some great food and of course, grab some Halloween Candy during the parade!

From 2 PM – 6 PM, the Nazareth Fall Festival will be in full swing on S. Main Street between Belvidere and Walnut Streets. With over 40 craft and artisan vendors, adult beverage and food vendors, musical performances from Brake for Turtles (2-3:30 PM) and The Big Shaboozie (4:15-6 PM), plus stein holding and ice cream holding competitions, pumpkin decorating, face painting (provided by Art by Randy) 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.

“Each year, we ‘fall in love with Nazareth’ all over again,” said Jessica O’Donnell-Gower, Executive Vice President of Affiliated Chambers and the Northern Tier for the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber. “Our local businesses are highlighted throughout the borough, we have great music and food, and our community truly feels the autumnal vibes with all the fun we have in store. Stop by for a stroll and see all that Nazareth has to offer!”

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 local favorites such as Vista Grill and Birthright Brewery Co, as well as Donut NV, Greek Street, Mon & Mel’s Sweet Scoops, Spun Fun Cotton Candy, Cece’s Lemonade, Easton Wine Project, Clever Girl Winery, and 5 Maidens Cider!

Mary Moeller (Nazareth Area Chamber Chairperson), of Truist, and shared, “Truist is proud to continue to support and partner with the Nazareth Area Chamber for the Nazareth Fall Festival! It has become an annual tradition in the Nazareth Area to kick off the fall season with our community, bringing awareness to our Nazareth Area businesses and our community organizations.”

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

Event Schedule:

  • 1 PM: Nazareth Halloween Parade
  • 2 PM – 3:30 PM: Music by Brake for Turtles
  • 3:45 PM – 3:55 PM: Men’s Steinholding Competition
  • 3:55 PM – 4:05 PM: Kid’s Ice Cream Holding Competition
  • 4:05 PM – 4:15 PM: Women’s Steinholding Competition
  • 4:15 PM – 6 PM: Music by The Big Shaboozie

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. Participants will receive a prize courtesy of 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.

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

Interested in getting involved with or supporting the Nazareth Area Chamber? Contact either Jessica O’Donnell-Gower (JessicaO@lehighvalleychamber.org) or Kylie Adams-Weiss (Kyliea@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:
Jessica O’Donnell-Gower
Lehigh Valley Chamber
https://www.lehighvalleychamber.org/