Upcoming Summer Events

Celebrate Summer in Style: Events from July to August

Summer’s heat brings out the best in Pennsylvania, and this season the Lehigh Valley and Poconos are bursting with opportunities! From electrifying festivals and live music to lakeside celebrations and county fairs, there’s a jam-packed calendar of can’t-miss events lined up through July and August.

🌆 Lehigh Valley: Culture, Cuisine & Community

Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival – continues through August 3
Catch stirring renditions of Hamlet, Timon of Athens, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, and more on the DeSales University campus discoverlehighvalley.com+2poconomountains.com+2poconomountains.com+2.

Lehigh Valley Bluegrass Festival – July 31 – August 3
The Appalachian Fiddle & Bluegrass Association hosts its 36th Annual Bluegrass Festival in Wind Gap with nonstop performances, workshops, and community jams discoverlehighvalley.com.

Das Awkscht Fescht (Antique Car Show) – August 1–3
Admire over 2,500 classic vehicles at Macungie’s legendary rod and custom gathering, consistently one of the largest antique car shows in the country discoverlehighvalley.com+1discoverlehighvalley.com+1.

Musikfest® – August 1–10
Bethlehem transforms into a music mecca for 10 days of back-to-back concerts (free and ticketed), artisanal food vendors, carnival experiences, and nightly fireworks en.wikipedia.org+3discoverlehighvalley.com+3discoverlehighvalley.com+3.

Wheels of Time Rod & Custom Jamboree – August 22–24
Another powerhouse car lovers event gathers vintage auto fans in Macungie for a weekend of shiny classics and roars of nostalgia discoverlehighvalley.com+1discoverlehighvalley.com+1.

Great Allentown Fair – late August entry (likely around Aug 28 – Sept 2)
Pennsylvania’s long-running agricultural fair returns with rides, concerts, competitions, and country flair en.wikipedia.org.

🏞️ Pocono Mountains: Festivals, Fairs & Natural Fun

4th of July Fireworks & Celebrations – early July
From Shawnee Lodge to Lake Wallenpaupack and atop Camelbeach, ring in Independence Day with sky-high flair and scenic backdrops discoverlehighvalley.com+5poconomountains.com+5poconomountains.com+5.

Wildflower Concert Series – July 5 – August 16 (Saturdays)
Enchanting evenings pair regional musicians with nature at Dorflinger-Suydam Sanctuary. Bring your lawn chair and picnic poconomountains.com+2poconomountains.com+2poconomountains.com+2.

Skirmish Paintball “Invasion of Normandy” – July 11–13
Experience the world’s largest paintball scenario event at Skirmish Paintball—thousands of players, massive battlefield fun poconomountains.com+1poconomountains.com+1.

Palmerton Spartan Super – July 12
Challenge yourself in this rugged Spartan middle-distance race through eight miles and 25 obstacles at Blue Mountain Resort poconomountains.com.

Honey & Blueberry Festival – Weekends, July 19–27
Located at Equestrian House, this family-friendly fair combines blueberry picking, honey tasting, and educational tours—all sweet fun poconomountains.com+1poconomountains.com+1.

Robin & Beth Music Festival – July 31 – August 3
Chill out to folk, Americana, and bluegrass among pine trees at Peaceful Woodlands in Blakeslee. Four full days of workshops and concerts poconomountains.com+2poconomountains.com+2poconomountains.com+2.

163rd Wayne County Fair – August 1–9
One of the region’s oldest fairs—county-wide livestock, grandstand shows, rides, food, and midway excitement poconomountains.com+1poconomountains.com+1.

Pocono Mountains Flight Fest – August 9
Take to the skies at Pocono Airport’s airshow—planes, helicopters, vintage cars, kid zones, and delicious truck fare discoverlehighvalley.com+2poconomountains.com+2poconomountains.com+2.

Wally Lake Fest – August 22–24
Lake Wallenpaupack transforms into a hub for boat parades, live music, lakeside markets, and family-friendly fun poconomountains.com+3poconomountains.com+3poconomountains.com+3.

West End Fair (Gilbert) – August 17–23
A staple community fair packed with agricultural exhibits, performances, and classic fairground treats .

👉 Why You’ll Want to Go

• All summer long: There’s never a dull moment—from theatrical spectacles to high-octane races.

• Perfect for every vibe: Musicians, car enthusiasts, outdoor lovers, foodies, and families—there’s something for everyone.

• Local charm meets regional style: Celebrate both community spirit and big-league events without the traffic.

🗓️ At-a-Glance Calendar