{"id":2384687,"date":"2026-04-22T18:43:45","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T18:43:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2384687"},"modified":"2026-04-22T18:43:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T18:43:45","slug":"vibrant-soundtrack-for-fans-of-all-ages-new-country-music-festival-coming-to-steelstacks-this-summer-bethelehm-area","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/vibrant-soundtrack-for-fans-of-all-ages-new-country-music-festival-coming-to-steelstacks-this-summer-bethelehm-area\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Vibrant soundtrack for fans of all ages\u2019: New country music festival coming to SteelStacks this summer | Bethelehm Area"},"content":{"rendered":"

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BETHLEHEM, Pa. – ArtsQuest is debuting a new festival celebrating country music and culture.<\/span><\/p>\n

CountryFest<\/span><\/a> is coming to the ArtsQuest Campus at SteelStacks on Friday, August 21 and Saturday, August 22,<\/span> ArtsQuest said in a news release.<\/p>\n

ArtsQuest says CountryFest will feature two full days of live performances, food, and fun.<\/span><\/p>\n

The festival will showcase nationally touring country artists, rising stars, and beloved local performers, \u201ccreating a vibrant soundtrack for fans of all ages,\u201d<\/span> ArtsQuest said.<\/p>\n

Performers Clayton Mullen, Luke Borchelt, and Peytan Porter are headlining the weekend, according to the news release.<\/span><\/p>\n

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ArtsQuest says fans will also enjoy tribute performances, including Kevin Kenny \u2013 The Chesney Show, honoring the legendary Kenny Chesney, and Lainey Nation \u2013 a Tribute to Lainey Wilson.<\/span><\/p>\n

Friday\u2019s Schedule:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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6 \u2013 7:15 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Erin Kelly<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks\u00a0presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network, part of Jefferson Health<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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7:30 \u2013 9 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Kevin Kenny \u2013 The Chesney Show<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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9 \u2013 9:40 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Stomp & Shine (Line Dance Lessons with Whiskey and Roses)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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9 \u2013 11 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Whiskey and Roses<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Aleah\u2014the personality behind Stomp & Shine<\/strong>\u2014is inviting attendees of all experience levels to join in and dance together, ArtsQuest said.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Saturday\u2019s Schedule:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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4 \u2013 5 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Luke Borchelt<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks\u00a0presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network, part of Jefferson Health<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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5 \u2013 tbd<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Clayton Mullen<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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6:30 \u2013 7:30 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Peytan Porter<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks\u00a0presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network, part of Jefferson Health<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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7:30 \u2013 9 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Lainey Nation \u2013 A Tribute to Lainey Wilson<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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9 \u2013 11 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Adam and the Armadillos<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Guests can also get BBQ favorites from Red Cedar Grill and bacon from Bacon on a Stick, cool off with ice cream from Batch Micro-Creamery, sip on beverages, and take part in interactive activities like Axe Throwing throughout the weekend, ArtsQuest said in a news release.<\/span><\/p>\n

ArtsQuest said the festival will also feature local artisans and crafters offering unique handmade goods, country-inspired pieces, and one-of-a-kind finds that celebrate the creativity of the region.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cArtsQuest\u2019s latest festival celebration, CountryFest, arrives not a day too soon for a genre that has been a mainstay for Lehigh Valley audiences for decades now,\u201d said Patrick Brogan, ArtsQuest\u2019s Chief Programming Officer.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAnd what better time. Country music is everywhere, attracting fans of all ages and delivering some of the most engaging shows on tour today. The team here has put together a mix of emerging national country headliners of tomorrow alongside some truly talented acts covering country\u2019s biggest names in Kenny Chesney & Lainey Wilson \u2013 all weekend long, all free! We can\u2019t wait to see where audiences take this festival in the years to come.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

\u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n

\u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.wfmz.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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