The music, the mugs, the fleets of food trucks: we all know Bethlehem kicks off August with the incomparable Musikfest—but every weekend in summer is stuffed to the gills with gatherings in the Valley. Come stroll some of the other celebratory showcases happening this month.
1. Lehigh Valley Pride
SteelStacks | August 17
101 Founders Way, Bethlehem | bradburysullivancenter.org
Celebrate the indomitable spirit of the LGBTQ+ among us with music, food, dancing and frivolity at the beautiful SteelStacks campus, rain or shine. All ages are invited to soak up the good vibes at this supremely accessible, free festival of diversity. A much-needed morale boost, whether you kick back on the grass and take in the tunes or make connections to get politically involved. Slay.
2. Das Awkscht Fescht
Macungie Memorial Park | August 1–3
50 N. Poplar St., Macungie | awkscht.com
The antique car event of the year spans a whole weekend and has been bringing motorheads together for over 60 years. From slick muscle cars to the quaint horseless carriages of the automobile’s inception, every stripe of antique example is on display. A flea market and vendors of crafts and antiques adds even…