Several streets will be closed in Downtown Allentown on Saturday, June 10 for the 10th Annual Blues, Brews & Barbecue Festival.

The 600, 700 and 800 blocks of Hamilton Street will all be closed from 7am until 11pm. Eighth Street will be closed from Linden Street to Walnut Street from 7am until 11pm and Seventh Street will be closed from Linden to Walnut from 9am to 11pm.

More than 10,000 people are expected to attend the free street festival which is packed with great food and barbecue, craft vendors and of course, amazing Blues music which this year has been expanded to five stages. This year’s celebration also includes a tethered hot air balloon that will be available for rides, an antique car show and a fireworks display to cap off the night.

The festival will stretch from 9th & Hamilton streets down to 6th Street incorporating the PPL Plaza Stage, Allentown Brew Works Biergarten Stage, The Hamilton Kitchen Stage, Queen City BBQ Stage, and the Bell Hall Stage.

For more information on the festival, including the complete entertainment lineup visit http://www.downtownallentown.com/events/blues-brews-and-barbeque.

For additional information contact:
Betsy Kohl, Main Street Manager
(484) 226-6323
betsyk@lehighvalleychamber.org