Expanded Event to Feature Live Music, Vendors, Food, and a New Shop Local Trail
Lehighton, PA — The Carbon County Chamber & Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC), in partnership with Lehighton Borough Parks & Recreation and presenting sponsor Mauch Chunk Trust Company, is excited to announce the return of the Carbon County Community Festival on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 12-6 PM in Colonel Jacob Weiss Park, with an additional concert from 6-9 PM in the upper park to round out the day.
Building on the success of last year’s inaugural event, this year’s festival is expanding its footprint and offerings to create an even more engaging experience for residents and visitors alike. The free, family-friendly event will take place throughout downtown Lehighton and feature two parks, two live music stages, food vendors, craft and retail vendors, community organizations, and a new Shop Local Trail designed to connect festivalgoers with downtown businesses…