{"id":278980,"date":"2026-09-04T14:16:38","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T14:16:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/278980\/"},"modified":"2026-09-04T14:16:38","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T14:16:38","slug":"photos-salsa-fest-at-the-saucon-valley-farmers-market-saucon-source","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/278980\/","title":{"rendered":"PHOTOS: Salsa Fest at the Saucon Valley Farmers Market \u2013 Saucon Source"},"content":{"rendered":"

Visitors to Sunday\u2019s Saucon Valley Farmers Market<\/a> enjoyed flavors from south of the border as part of the market\u2019s 2nd annual Salsa Fest.<\/p>\n

The event featured a salsa tasting contest, with three entries provided by market vendors:<\/p>\n

Red Apple Salsa by Bechdolt\u2019s Orchard
Corn Salsa by Epic Acre Farm
Fire Roasted Salsa by Bon Petit Marche<\/p>\n

Market-goers judged Bechdolt\u2019s sweet salsa made with apples to be the best, but all three of the recipes were popular with guests, who were able to judge by donating $5 or a nonperishable food item to the Hellertown Lower Saucon Blessing Boxes organization. Proceeds from a salsa-themed raffle held at the market\u2019s information booth also benefited the Blessing Boxes, which are small pantries stocked with canned goods and other foods located throughout Hellertown borough and Lower Saucon Township. Learn more about how to support them here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"BechdoltSaucon Valley Farmers Market manager Maria Schaller presents Bechdolt\u2019s Orchard employee Gabe Grant with a certificate in honor of the orchard\u2019s Red Apple Salsa, which won first prize in the market\u2019s Salsa Fest salsa-tasting contest. Located in Lower Saucon Township, Bechdolt\u2019s is a favorite destination for many market shoppers who visit their stand to purchase peaches, apples, corn and much more.<\/p>\n

Another highlight of the day was a salsa dancing demonstration and free salsa lessons provided by Lehigh Valley Salsa Social.<\/p>\n

If you missed Salsa Fest, there\u2019s plenty more on the calendar at this year\u2019s market, which runs through Sunday, Nov. 22.<\/p>\n

Upcoming events include the annual Sunflower Contest, which will be judged Sept. 13; Halloween at the Market Oct. 25; and Art in the Park, which features local artisans selling handmade wares such as jewelry, candles, glassware, woodcrafts, ceramics, clothing, home decor and more. Art in the Park will be held Sunday, Sept. 27 and throughout October and November. Learn more about these events at Svfmpa.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Each week, the market also hosts live musical performances and an Art Zone kids tent, where little ones can make a craft while parents shop.<\/p>\n

The market is held next to the Hellertown Area Library at 409 Constitution Ave., Hellertown, Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine. It features more than two dozen vendors selling locally grown produce, dairy products, eggs, meat, flowers, honey, baked goods, prepared foods, lemonade, tea, coffee, wine and dog treats. As a producer-only market, all of the SVFM\u2019s vendors produce or grow what they sell.<\/p>\n

Information about sponsorships and volunteer opportunities is available on the website<\/a>, where shoppers can also subscribe to the market\u2019s weekly newsletter, which features the vendor lineup for the upcoming weekend, recipes and more. Follow the market on Instagram <\/a>and Facebook<\/a> for regular updates on those platforms.<\/p>\n

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Editor\u2019s note: Josh Popichak is a volunteer member of the Saucon Valley Farmers Market board of directors.<\/p>\n

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