Jan 31, 2012 9:1apm Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr., RJD2 & More Headline 1st Nowadays on March 30-31. read more info.

Festivals

2012

Nowadays - Indie Rock Fest

March 30-31, 2012 | ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem

It's two nights of great, live music as ArtsQuest welcomes some of the hottest up-and-coming indie bands to SteelStacks. Featuring Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr., RJD2, We Are Scientists, Jukebox The Ghost and many more!

RiverJazzâ„¢ presented by Concannon Miller

May 10-25, 2012 | SteelStacks Campus, First Street and Founders Way, Bethlehem

From Bebop and Swing to Cool Jazz and Free Improvisation, you'll experience the finest this genre has to offer during this series showcasing national touring acts and some of the best jazz performers from the Lehigh Valley.

Â¡Sabor! Latin Festivalâ„¢

June 22-24, 2012 | SteelStacks Campus, First Street and Founders Way, Bethlehem

Experience three days of sizzling music, food and fun celebrating the region's Latino culture. At the Â¡Sabor! Latin Festivalâ„¢, you'll enjoy the best in salsa, merengue, reggaeton, Latin jazz and other sounds as you dance the night or day away. Plus look for great, free family programming; interactive exhibits and activities all weekend long.

MusikfestÂ®

August 3-12, 2012 | Throughout Bethlehem

The nation's largest free, non-gated music festival returns for its 29th year with more than 500 performances on 14 different stages. The event will also feature delicious food and desserts by more than 60 vendors, 50 of the nation's finest artisans and plenty of family fun.

Blast Furnace Bluesâ„¢ presented by Highmark Blue Shield

September 14-16, 2012 | ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem

What a way to end the summer! Enjoy three days of scorchin' blues music as SteelStacks welcomes some of the finest contemporary and traditional blues artists from around the region and throughout the nation.

Oktoberfest presented by Yuengling

October 5-7 & 12-14, 2012 | SteelStacks Campus, First Street and Founders Way, Bethlehem

Celebrate the arrival of autumn with Oktoberfest presented by Yuengling. You'll enjoy live polka, rock and dance music; delicious German cuisine and plenty of family fun. Last year's barrel rolling, dachshund racing and beer stein racing competitions were a big hit, so look for even more fun and games in 2012.

InVision Photo Festivalâ„¢

November 2-4, 2012 | Banana Factory, 25 W. Third St., and ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem

Enjoy presentations by internationally renowned photographers, dynamic exhibitions and more at this festival focusing on the art of photography. The InVision Photo Festivalâ„¢ is also the kick-off to Lehigh Valley Photography Month, a month-long celebration that features photography exhibits and presentations at more than 40 different venues throughout the region.

Greater Lehigh Valley Filmmaker Festival

November 2-4, 2012 | ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem

This new filmmaker festival, which made its debut in 2011, showcases a wide range of features, documentaries and shorts, all made by people living in or around the Lehigh Valley. Information on how to submit entries for the 2012 festival will be announced in spring 2012.

SteelJamâ„¢

November 9-10, 2012 | ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem

It may be chilly outside, but the music inside the ArtsQuest Center will be red hot as SteelStacks hosts some of the nation's best bands for two days of nonstop jamming.

Christkindlmarkt BethlehemÂ®

Thursdays-Sundays
November 15-December 16, 2012 (closed Thanksgiving Day) | PNC Plaza at SteelStacks, 645 E. First St., Bethlehem

Named one of the top holiday markets in the world by Travel and Leisure Magazine, Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem showcases aisles of exquisite, handmade works by 100 nation's finest artisans, the heart-warming sounds of live Christmas music, delicious food and more. The event also features ice carving and glassblowing demonstrations; Germany's KÃ¤the Wohlfarht, renowned for its handmade ornaments, nutcrackers and collectibles; and jolly, old St. Nicholas, who's eager to hear the holiday wishes of every boy and girl.

Photo taken by Paul S. Bartholomew. Reproduction is not allowed.

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