Lehigh Valley Festivals & Major Events

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Lehigh Valley has hundreds of fun and exciting events for visitors of all types. From exciting live music and festivals to a bevy of arts and culinary events fit for foodies and dozens of major, annual events throughout the year.

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As the new year turns, details for events like the Lehigh Valley Auto Show start to come together and interest car enthusiasts from all over. Make plans for summer events like Musikfest, Lehigh Valley Pride, or Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival. As the air begins to shift to fall, the Great Allentown Fair kicks off, Easton Garlic Fest, Oktoberfest and PA BaconFest headline as fall favorites. The magic of the holiday season brings top-rated festivals like Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem, Lights in the Parkway, and Easton Winter Village.

Browse the list of annual happenings and be sure you've marked your calendar to attend!

The Great Allentown Fair
The Great Allentown Fair (held on the Allentown Fairgrounds) offers a fun and educational experience from September 2 to September 7, 2026.
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PA Bacon Fest
Located in historic downtown Easton, PA, Bacon Fest has grown into one of the region’s most popular events.
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D&L RaceFest
Run, walk, or relay your way along the scenic D&L Trail, Pennsylvania’s longest multi‑use trail.
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Lehigh Valley 250
In 2026, the United States will mark our Semiquincentennial: the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
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PEEPSFEST®
Family fun is at the heart of PEEPSFEST®, the annual two-day New Year’s Eve festival celebrating the whimsy and wonder of…
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Easton Criterium
The city of Easton will host its fifth downtown bike racing criterium, with a course of fast turns, uphills, and a…
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Lehigh Valley 250
In 2026, the United States will mark our Semiquincentennial: the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
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Oktoberfest: See how Lehigh Valley does festivals.
PA Bacon Fest: See how Lehigh Valley does festivals.
Christkindlmarkt: See how Lehigh Valley does festivals.
Celtic Classic: See how Lehigh Valley does festivals.
Musikfest: See how Lehigh Valley does festivals.