Independence Day
presented by Embassy Bank
Thursday, July 4 | 3–11 p.m.
The free Independence Day festivities will include a full afternoon of musical events, accompanied by delicious food vendors. This event will be the last chance to view the Hometown Heroes 2024 banner that debuted over 1,500 photos of local military veterans on Memorial Day. The SteelStacks campus serves as the perfect spot to view a dazzling fireworks display put on by the City of Bethlehem at 9 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.
Schedule
Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square
Free Music!
- 3:30-5 p.m. | John DeRosa Band
- 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Hydraulic Lime
- 9-11 p.m. | Big Bone Daddy
Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network
- 7:30-9 p.m. | The Allentown Band
9:20 p.m. | Fireworks
Wind Creek Deck
- 7 p.m. | Fourth of July Fireworks Party (ticket required)
Fourth of July Fireworks Party
21+ only
Come get exclusive access to the Musikfest Café and the Wind Creek Deck for Bethlehem’s Fourth of July fireworks celebration!
Your ticket guarantees you’ll get to see the fireworks from two of the best spots on the SteelStacks campus and you’ll eat fantastically, too, from a summer buffet stocked with Fourth of July favorites. You also get a drink ticket good for beer or wine, and non-alcoholic drinks are complimentary throughout the night. You’ll also have access to the Musikfest Café’s stocked cash bar.
The buffet will include:
Mexican Street Corn Salad | Roasted Corn, Fresh Squeezed Lime, Queso Fresco, Cilantro, Scallion, Red Pepper, Chipotle Aioli (Vegetarian/AVG)
Peruvian Marinated Pulled Chicken (AVG/DF) | Slider Rolls
Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes (Vegan/AVG)
Macaroni & Cheese | Creamy 3-Cheese Blend (Vegetarian)
Chef’s Choice Seasonal Roasted Vegetables (Vegan/AVG/DF)
Seared Vanilla Pound Cake | Fresh Strawberries and Blueberries, Whipped Cream
The Stefanie Johnson Trio will be performing in the Musikfest Cafe from 7-8:30 p.m.
Singer songwriter Stefanie Johnson is native to the Lehigh Valley, but her musical career has taken her beyond her roots from Nashville’s legendary Bluebird Cafe and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, OH to Bethlehem, PA’s Musikfest festival and famed Levitt Pavilion at ArtsQuest’s SteelStacks. Her music and songwriting ranges from pop artist to rock singer with a country timbre. She has performed on several regional television and radio stations and her music has been placed in a variety of feature films. She has been performing with her all-star band for many years featuring her co-writer, multi-instrumentalist/studio owner Brian Anthony, super talented guitarist Michael Anthus, and dynamic veteran drummer Tom Chaffier. Whether performing with her full band or as a stripped-down acoustic act, Stefanie Johnson’s musical style will deliver a mix of genres that is sure to provide something for everyone.
It’s an ideal way to celebrate the Fourth at SteelStacks!
Food Vendors
Open 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Heaven on a Bun
Cheeseburgers, Hamburgers, Sausage Sandwiches, Cheesesteaks, Hot Dogs, Chicken Fingers, French Fries, Pierogis, Mozzarella Sticks, and Soft Drinks
MMG Concessions
Funnel Cake, Ice Cream, Fried Candies, Soft Pretzels, Lemonade, and Soft Drinks
Mack Truck Stop (located at Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks)
Palette & Pour (located inside the ArtsQuest Center)
Retail Vendors
Loco Lights and Bubbles
Losco Glass
Scents by Sen
Nurse Wellness
Activities
Amusements presented by AKM Entertainment – Fee based activity
3 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Air Products Town Square
The rides are back this year with bounces houses, slides, and a bungee trampoline!
FREE! Creativity Tent presented by the Banana Factory Arts Center
3 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Air Products Town Square
Get crafty with the Banana Factory Arts Center with a patriotic themed art project.
Applications
2025 Festival Vendor Application Request
The 2024 Festival Vendor Application is now closed. Please click the link below if you would like to be notified when the application for 2025 is available.
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