Saturday, June 12th  Noon - 10PM

PPL Plaza - 9th and Hamilton St. Allentown, PA

Presented by the City of Allentown and the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce

This free event, perfect for the entire family, is just what it sounds like - Blues, Brews & Barbecue - the epitome of summer in one incredibly tasty, soulful and fun event. 

From noon until 10pm on Saturday June 12th, the 800 block of Hamilton Street is the place to be. With a menu of live music by the hottest Blues musicians, face-painting, artists in action and more barbecue than you can imagine, this event is not to be missed.

Back by popular demand - the 3rd Annual Blues, Brews & Barbecue includes the best barbecue anywhere, refreshing brews and activities that are fun for the whole family. This event which kicked off in 2008 grows bigger and better each year and is becoming a Lehigh Valley favorite within the Blues circuit!

Featuring the following musical groups: Mike Dugan & the Blues Mission, Charlie Hilbert Duo, Tavern Tan, Crosscut Saw, & the James Supra Band.

1:15pm – 2:30pm                Charlie Hilbert Duo
2:45pm – 4:00pm                Tavern Tan
4:05pm – 4:30pm                Barbecue Competition Awards Announced
4:45pm – 6:15pm                The James Supra Blues Band
6:30pm – 8pm                     Crosscut Saw
8:15pm – 10pm                   Mike Dugan & The Blues Mission

This event will bring: Bada Bingg, Balasia (vegan barbecue!), the Belly Brothers, the Brew Works, Danny's Fine Foods,  Dickey's Barbecue Pit, Eatmor Kettle Corn, Fat Daddy's Southern Bar-B-Q, Grumpy's Bar-B-Que Roadhouse, Made in Brazil, Deliciously Wicked Barbeque by Maison Blanc and Tex's Smokin' Bar-B-Q together to celebrate one very delicious day in Allentown!

Plenty of free parking available in the Farr Lot located on 8th Street between Hamilton and Linden Streets or in the Former Hess’s Parking Deck at 8th and Linden.

This event is handicap accessible. We welcome bike clubs to park along 8th or 9th Streets between Linden and Walnut.

Volunteers are still needed!  Contact Tara Craig (information below) to sign up!

For more information contact Tara Craig at 610-437-7530 or craigt@allentowncity.org.

For information on other Allentown events visit Allentown Event's Calendar at www.allentownpa.gov/events