Eats Fest set for April 26 at Catasauqua Park, band shell
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Whitehall Area Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Catasauqua Borough and Budget Store and Lock to present the fifth annual Catty Eats Fest, to be held 11 a.m.-3 p.m. April 26 at Catasauqua Park and Playground, 501 American St. The Chamber is a partner of Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce.
This is the third year in a row the event has taken place at the park. This event is designed to kick off the spring season with delicious eats from local food trucks, while providing a festive atmosphere with live music from the popular Lehigh Valley-based band Brake for Turtles 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:15-2:45 p.m. at the park’s band shell. They will play throughout the festival. There will also be dozens of craft and business vendors.
The festival will have a strong emphasis on good food, bringing a lot of great cuisines to Catasauqua for the community to enjoy.
The event is free for all ages to attend, with items available for purchase.
“In our fifth year, the Whitehall Area Chamber is excited to continue to kick off the spring festival season in 2025 with Catty Eats Fest. Each year, this festival has grown. People are ready for spring, ready to be outside in a fun atmosphere and excited to try great food the Lehigh Valley’s food truck scene has to offer and brand-new vendors,” said Elyse Cuttic, manager of affiliated Chambers for GLVCC. “We’re happy to have been working full steam ahead with the borough of Catasauqua to support our local businesses and to entice the community to come out for a fun afternoon in 2025!”
The festival will feature 15 food trucks and vendors, 20-plus crafters, small businesses and nonprofit vendors. Children’s activities include kids’ craft kits at the Chamber booth, giveaways and more around the festival.
Be sure to check out the presenting sponsor’s booth, Budget Store and Lock, to learn about what it has to offer to the community. Attendees are encouraged to BYOC — bring your own chair — grab a bite to eat and listen to music.
“We’re thrilled to be partnering so closely with the borough of Catasauqua to bring this unforgettable event to life,” said Jessica O’Donnell, executive vice president of affiliated Chambers, northern tier and Easton area initiatives for GLVCC. “Thanks to the incredible teamwork of our local police, public works and the parks and recreation department, 2025 is shaping up to be our best year yet. From one-of-a-kind handmade crafts to mouthwatering food and standout local businesses, this event truly has something for everyone. You won’t want to miss it!”
Participating food trucks are Clever Girl Winery, DonutNV-Easton/Bethlehem, Jerzey Girl Pickle, Kopper Penny Koncessions, Magic Food Truck, Matt Hatt Jerky, Mediterranean King, Phil’s French Fries, Presley’s Cocktail Bar, Rollz and Bowls, Slide on By, Snowie-Blancos Kitchen, Taylor House Brewing, The Udder Bar and Yusuf’s Halal Food. This list is subject to change.
Sponsors of the event include Budget Store and Lock, presenting sponsor; SJ Thomas, family fun sponsor; Remington and Vernick Engineers, giveaway sponsor; Servpro of Easton, Bethlehem and Whitehall, marketing tent sponsor; Kasprenski Eye Care, marketing tent sponsor; J.P. Mascaro and Sons, marketing sponsor; and Lehigh Valley Press, marketing sponsor.
For more information, visit the Facebook event page at Catty EATS Fest 2025.