Music. Art. Dance. Comedy.
Pennslyvania's Alternative Arts Festival
Brought to you by the Alternative Gallery, a 501(c)3 non-profit.
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 and wine, there truly is something for everyone to love about ArtsFest.
CONTACT
484-515-5109
DATE
September 29-October 1, 2017
LOCATION
Cedar Beach Park
2600 Parkway Blvd
Allentown, PA
cost
Free
2017 Festival Poster designed by Lee Thompson
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 will be set up on the festival grounds, with demonstrations and open skate jams 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.
Alternative ClubHouse
For kids, the "Alternative Clubhouse" will feature unique art making activities, demonstrations, ‘coloring page’ murals, keepsake box decorating, upcycled crafts, face painting, and more!
Upcycling
Using old and discarded materials and turning them into something different — sculptures made of discarded metal scraps and reconstructed yarnbombing pieces.
Local Breweries
Several local and regional craft breweries and wineries will be serving during the festival, including Hijinx Brewing Co., Fegley's Brew Works, SlyFox, Funk Brewing Co., Blue Mountain Vineyards, and more!
