Allentown Chamber of Commerce

If you have a classic, antique, or modern muscle car, register now for Allentown's Classics & Cruisers event on Sunday, August 11! 🚗

Classics and Cruisers on Hamilton is a nostalgic celebration recreating the renaissance of the '70s and early '80s cruising Allentown. Over 75 awards, 200 dash plaques, special trophy categories, and a Best in Show will be judged and awarded!

📅 Event Details:
🚗Staging and registration begin at America On Wheels at 8 am.
🚗Cars will be escorted to the show.
🚗Attendees can see the cars starting at 11 am.
🚗Awards ceremony starts at 4:30 pm followed by a police-escorted cruise to the Ritz.

Don't miss out on this unique event! Register at: https://bit.ly/3LJNrX7

Our Friday Night Movies continue! Join us next Friday, July 26 for a screening of Space Jam: A New Legacy (PG, 2021) at Valania Park 🍿🎬

The movie kicks off at dusk, running for 1 hour and 55 minutes. Don't forget your lawn chairs and blankets for a cozy night beneath the stars!

Discover a new adventure every month with Allentown’s 2024 Arts Crawl Series! Delve into art, architecture, murals and more on these monthly walking tours of Downtown Allentown. Each month offers a new tour, and for the first time ever, buy four tickets and get one free. Tickets include a guided tour experience and a complimentary tasting at Blended Restaurant. Join us as we explore Allentown’s vibrant arts scene! RSVP below:

July 18 – https://shorturl.at/kINdt

August 15 – https://shorturl.at/miugz

September 19 - https://shorturl.at/THWxk

Exciting Resource for Allentown Businesses!! ⬇️

Allentown has brought back their small business support program, recognizing the need for more localized and individualized tools to help city small businesses thrive.

Allentown businesses with less than 50 full-time employees will be eligible to apply to receive up to 14 hours of assistance from local experts in the following areas:
- Marketing, photography, and social media
- E-commerce/ website
- Financial management
- Legal assistance
- Strategic planning

Applications for small businesses to receive the technical assistance grants are now open. Applicants interested in participating should fill out this form: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/5f9cc3b0b9f74838963ff1c899d3b26b

Allentown is community strong and we look forward to helping our businesses. Contact us for more information!

Have you met Shweta from SJ Interiors LLC?! Step into SJ Interiors in Downtown Allentown, where owner Shweta Jajodia showcases unique, hand-carved artisan furniture from Rajasthan, India. Visit her at 26 N 6th St., Allentown, to experience these timeless pieces and discuss design. Open Tues-Fri 11am-6pm, Sat 11am-3pm.

LAST CHANCE FOR EARLY BIRD TICKETS!! Get yours today here: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/downtownallentown/7th-annual-beer-fest-1927010515?

Make sure to use the use the discount code for 25% off (today only): FLASHEARLYBIRD24

7th Annual Allentown Beer Fest

🍺 EXTREMELY LIMITED TIME OFFER: 7/11 - 7/15 🍺

Early Bird Flash Sale: 25% off Early Bird tickets until Monday, 7/15. Use discount code: FLASHEARLYBIRD24

Get your tickets here: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/downtownallentown/7th-annual-beer-fest-1927010515

Don’t miss this chance to get your tickets to the 2024 Allentown Beer Fest at the lowest price you’ll see!! 🍻

The countdown is ON! The second annual Back to School Bash will take place on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at Cedar Beach Park from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. There will be games, food, and activities for families and children of all ages. Local organizations will also be on-site to provide educational resources and information. More information including a full performance schedule will be posted soon!

City of Allentown Allentown Chamber of Commerce

https://www.facebook.com/events/1423065118398546

🍺 EXTREMELY LIMITED TIME OFFER: 7/11 - 7/15 🍺

Early Bird Flash Sale: 25% off Early Bird tickets until Monday, 7/15. Use discount code: FLASHEARLYBIRD24

Get your tickets here: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/downtownallentown/7th-annual-beer-fest-1927010515

Don’t miss this chance to get your tickets to the 2024 Allentown Beer Fest at the lowest price you’ll see!! 🍻

Saara Arts is excited to bring a workshop on Crochet Art on Sunday, July 21 from 4-6 PM.

Learn about the history of Crochet making and make beautiful coasters. Register today for this class with limited seats by visiting www.saaraarts.org

🎭 Playwrights. Directors. Actors. 24 Hours. ⏰

The Dionysus 24hr Play Festival, a supervised overnight stay in the Historic 19th Street Theatre where students will will break into assigned groups to conquer the playmaking process from drafting their own scripts to performing their new plays in front of an audience 24 hours later.

This special event is limited to rising 7th-12th graders. This is a standalone event and doesn't require enrollment in our regular Summer CTS classes or Act Out Loud.

Register: https://civictheatre.coursestorm.com/course/dionysus-24hr-play-festival

Join us this Saturday, July 13 from 4-10 PM at Union Terrace Amphitheater for an evening of live music, games, and delicious food!

Enjoy performances by Mad Beatz, The Refrigerator, and Luis Prima Jr. Each event also includes a variety of recreational activities such as flag football, soccer, and volleyball presented by MVP360 Management LLC ⚽🏈 Plus, savor tasty treats from local food trucks and beverages!

Join us every second Saturday of the month through September at the Union Terrace Amphitheater. We hope to see you there!

Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸

City offices are closed today and will reopen tomorrow for normal hours. City pools are open 12-7pm, and Mack Pool is free for Allentown residents today.

We hope you have a fun and safe holiday and invite you to celebrate with us later today for the 4th of July Celebration at J. Birney Crum! 🎉

🕠 Gates Open: 5:30pm
🎤 Entertainment & Performances: 6:00-9:00pm
🇺🇸 National Anthem followed by Fireworks: 9:00pm

As part of Allentown's Independence Day Celebration, we're offering FREE admission to Mack Pool for residents from 12-7pm (as capacity allows) 🏊 Regular rates apply to non-residents.

🎆 Then, join us at J. Birney Crum Stadium from 5:30-10pm for entertainment and fireworks!

Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸

On Friday, May 30, the AAM was awarded with the Downtown Commitment Award from the Allentown Chamber of Commerce. We have proudly served the Downtown Allentown Community since we moved to Fifth Street in 1959, and we couldn’t have done it without your support.
https://www.allentownartmuseum.org/blog/downtown-commitment-award/

Today we cut the ribbon to celebrate the new ownership at K.V Knopp Funeral Home in Allentown! It is great to have the continuation of dedicated leaders of Knopp in our friend Alex at this long standing funeral home!💛

3 more days until July ☀️ Explore our community calendar for exciting neighborhood activities, city events, and the latest updates. Get involved and stay informed!

Visit our website at https://bit.ly/3xBKK6k

Have you seen our new Wayfinding signage in Downtown Allentown? 🗺️ This signage helps residents and visitors navigate the downtown and find parking! 🚗🅿️

These are just the pedestrian kiosks... we have also started to install vehicular, and pedestrian wayfinding signage.

📸: Marco Calderon Photography

Blues, Brews & Barbeque is BACK!

We’re live this morning in downtown Allentown talking about the new kids activation zone with Da Vinci Science Center, trying food from the new restaurant Max & Butters, and throwing axes with Split Pine Axe Throwing.

And of course we’ve got the details on the event — times, location, music, food & how you can keep cool in the heat.

Downtown Allentown

Blues is 3 days away, Saturday, June 22nd and we got you covered with everything you need to know before you go!!!! Check out the schedule of performances, where you can find $5 parking all day, bathroom locations, what we are offering to fill your mugs, where to fill your mug, and some of our delicious barbecue vendors!

We can’t wait to party with you in Downtown Allentown on Hamilton Street from 5th - 9th streets and 7th Street from Linden to Walnut. This event is FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC so we hope you join us for the full day of fun! ❤️🍻🎶

Check out more details and a FAQ on BluesBrewsandBarbecue.com

We are taking measures to make sure that you are kept cool. We will have a fire truck mist cooling station on 7th Street near the Lehigh County building, the PPL Center lobby will be a public air-conditioned space open from 11 AM - 7 PM, Oak Street Health/ Aging with Comfort/ and Aetna will have a cooling station near the monument. Make sure to stay hydrated with water, but we will also have plenty of cold beer for you to enjoy 🫶❤️

Huge thank you to our sponsors who helped make this treasured community event happen!