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2025 Mayfair ‘drones’ on to excitement

Published July 03. 2025 10:09AM
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BY ED COURRIER

Special to The Press

The Large Flowerheads, Philadelphia Funk Authority, Stacy Gabel, Melody Cruz, Kendal Conrad, Tim Harakal, The Weekenders and The Wonton Soups, comprised some of the talent providing musical entertainment at the 2025 Mayfair Festival of the Arts hosted by Cedar Crest College recently.

The grand finale featured a first for the festival — a drone show. Around 100 illuminated drones from Star Flight Drone Shows created bold, high-impact visuals across the overcast night sky. Accompanied by lively music, the high-tech light display dazzled the folks watching below.

The high-flying outfit is based in Slatington. “We wanted to bring something new to the Lehigh Valley and be respectful of our neighbors and their pets,” Cedar Crest College Vice President for Institutional Advancement Lynn Staples said.

Despite the occasional drizzle, families enjoyed arts, crafts and children’s activities, along with a variety of food and beverages offered by Mayfair vendors in addition to the live musical performances.

Some of the vendors provided free samples of their culinary delights including Franklin Hill Vineyards, Happy Tears Hot Sauce and Matt-Hat Jerky.

The Lehigh Valley Press and Times News were among the festival sponsors.

LEFT: Whitehall Township-based musician Tim Harakal sings originals and covers at the Blaney Performance Patio.PRESS PHOTOS BY ED COURRIER
Social Still Events Manager Tiffany Vinson toasts customer Tina Nichols at her vendor’s tent. Social Still is based in Bethlehem and Nichols lives in Pottstown.
Kutztown-based Pretzel Revolution owner Dean Borrell shows one of the menu items as he promotes his pretzel stand with the assistance of his employees. From left, are Alenna Reider, Victoria Montgomery, Justin Bivens and Nicole Gehr.
Photographer Kim Marie keeps out of the rain at her Art Designs booth inside the Tompkins College Center at Cedar Crest College during Mayfair 2025. Marie works out of her studio in Bethlehem Township.
ABOVE: At right, Robin Carr and her daughter Samantha enjoy free samples of beef jerky served by Dan Van Brackle at the Matt-Hat Jerky tent. The specialty foods vendor is based in Bethlehem. The Carrs reside in Upper Macungie Township where Samantha attends Fogelsville Elementary School.
Philadelphia Funk Authority performs high-energy music at Mayfair’s Main Stage to an appreciative crowd. Some of the group’s musicians reside in the Lehigh Valley.
Ahlani Sims and her mom, Diamond Scott groove to the music of Philadelphia Funk Authority at the Main Tent. The family is from Piscataway, N.J.