Music. Art. Dance. Comedy.
Pennslyvania's Alternative Arts Festival
Brought to you by the Alternative Gallery
Allentown ArtsFest is a taste of everything we do at the Alternative Gallery every day, all year long, jam-packed into one FREE three-day festival at the beautiful Cedar Beach Park. With three stages of ongoing local music of all genres, tons of activities for the kids, a skate park, giant graffiti murals, comedy and improv sets, breakdancing competitions, dozens of artists with work on display and for sale, delicious local food, craft beer, wine and mead; there truly is something for everyone to love about ArtsFest.
CONTACT
610-462-3282
DATE
September 30-October 2 2016
LOCATION
Cedar Beach Park
2600 Parkway Blvd
Allentown, PA
cost
Free
Our 2016 Festival Poster designed by Alex Clare
JOIN US THIS YEAR
Friday,
September 30
4pm - 11pm
Saturday,
October 1
12pm - 11pm
Sunday,
October 2
11am - 8pm
FESTIVAL IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
LOCATION
Cedar Beach Park
2600 Parkway Blvd
Allentown, PA
Street Art
Street artists will paint large panels throughout the festival, which will then be installed in various locations throughout the Lehigh Valley.
Skate Park
A skate park, run by Bethlehem-based Homebase Skateshop, will be set up on the festival grounds, with demonstrations taking place throughout the weekend.
Live Music
Three stages of live entertainment featuring a diverse range of musical genres, as well as stand-up comedy, improv, spoken word, film screenings & more.
Upcycling
Using old and discarded materials and turning them into something different — sculptures made of discarded metal scraps and reconstructed yarnbombing pieces.
Alternative ClubHouse
For kids, the "Alternative Clubhouse" will feature unique art making activities, demonstrations, ‘coloring page’ murals, keepsake box decorating, upcycled crafts, magic shows, face painting, balloon art and more!
Local Breweries
Six local and regional craft breweries will be on hand during the festival: Hijinx Brewing Co., Saucony Creek Brewing Co., The Other Farm Brewing Co., Sly Fox Beer, Funk Brewing Co. & Soul Brewing. The festival will also feature wine & mead from Stonekeep Meadery.
2016 Schedule
Main Stage
Friday September 30
- 5 PM: The Front End
- 6 PM: KEG
- 7 PM: Coalspeak
- 8 PM: Sing, Bird of Prey
- 9 PM: St. James & the Apostles
Saturday October 1
- 12:30 PM: Kayla Avitablie
- 2 PM: Flip Book Oscilloscope
- 3 PM: Silent Animals
- 4 PM: Big Shaboozie
- 5 PM: Surf Out
- 6 PM: Medusa's Disco
- 7 PM: Wood Chickens
- 8 PM: King Dead
- 9 PM: This Way to the Egress
Sunday October 2
- 12 PM: Mad Road Artists
- 1:30 PM: Nitschmann Step Team
- 2 PM: AmRev 2
- 3 PM: Nitschmann Step Team
- 3:30 PM: Wildlings
- 5 PM: Heavy Temple
- 6 PM: GSGA
- 7 PM: Summer Scouts