BETHLEHEM, Pa. – ArtsQuest is debuting a new festival celebrating country music and culture.
CountryFest is coming to the ArtsQuest Campus at SteelStacks on Friday, August 21 and Saturday, August 22, ArtsQuest said in a news release.
ArtsQuest says CountryFest will feature two full days of live performances, food, and fun.
The festival will showcase nationally touring country artists, rising stars, and beloved local performers, “creating a vibrant soundtrack for fans of all ages,” ArtsQuest said.
Performers Clayton Mullen, Luke Borchelt, and Peytan Porter are headlining the weekend, according to the news release.
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ArtsQuest says fans will also enjoy tribute performances, including Kevin Kenny – The Chesney Show, honoring the legendary Kenny Chesney, and Lainey Nation – a Tribute to Lainey Wilson.
Friday’s Schedule:
Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square
6 – 7:15 p.m.
Erin Kelly
Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network, part of Jefferson Health
7:30 – 9 p.m.
Kevin Kenny – The Chesney Show
Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square
9 – 9:40 p.m.
Stomp & Shine (Line Dance Lessons with Whiskey and Roses)
Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square
9 – 11 p.m.
Whiskey and Roses
Aleah—the personality behind Stomp & Shine—is inviting attendees of all experience levels to join in and dance together, ArtsQuest said.
Saturday’s Schedule:
Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square
4 – 5 p.m.
Luke Borchelt
Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network, part of Jefferson Health
5 – tbd
Clayton Mullen
Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Peytan Porter
Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network, part of Jefferson Health
7:30 – 9 p.m.
Lainey Nation – A Tribute to Lainey Wilson
Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square
9 – 11 p.m.
Adam and the Armadillos
Guests can also get BBQ favorites from Red Cedar Grill and bacon from Bacon on a Stick, cool off with ice cream from Batch Micro-Creamery, sip on beverages, and take part in interactive activities like Axe Throwing throughout the weekend, ArtsQuest said in a news release.
ArtsQuest said the festival will also feature local artisans and crafters offering unique handmade goods, country-inspired pieces, and one-of-a-kind finds that celebrate the creativity of the region.
“ArtsQuest’s latest festival celebration, CountryFest, arrives not a day too soon for a genre that has been a mainstay for Lehigh Valley audiences for decades now,” said Patrick Brogan, ArtsQuest’s Chief Programming Officer.
“And what better time. Country music is everywhere, attracting fans of all ages and delivering some of the most engaging shows on tour today. The team here has put together a mix of emerging national country headliners of tomorrow alongside some truly talented acts covering country’s biggest names in Kenny Chesney & Lainey Wilson – all weekend long, all free! We can’t wait to see where audiences take this festival in the years to come.”