Blues, Brews & Barbecue is BACK!
4 Stages of Music | Local Brews | Mouthwatering BBQ & Barbecue Contest | Unforgettable Vibes
Mark your calendars—Blues, Brews & Barbecue returns to Downtown Allentown on Saturday, June 14, 2025 for its 17th year! Presented by the Downtown Allentown Business Alliance in partnership with the City of Allentown, this electrifying FREE outdoor festival is one of Allentown's BIGGEST events of the year, drawing thousands of festivalgoers for a full day of non-stop music, amazing food, and craft beverages.
What to Expect:
🎸 Epic Blues Performances – Featuring international, regional, and local talent across 4 stages!
🍖 BBQ Heaven – Savor smoky, finger-licking bites from top pitmasters including an ALL-NEW BBQ tasting contest
🍻 Local Brews & Craft Cocktails – Sip and savor the best of the region’s drinks.
🛍️ 60+ Vendors – Shop, explore, and discover unique finds throughout Downtown.
🎭 All-Day Downtown Fun – Family-friendly FREE activities and festival vibes everywhere you go!
Headlining this year’s festival is Parker Barrow, the blazing Southern blues-rock band led by real-life couple Megan Kane and Dylan Turner. Their breakout album Jukebox Gypsies wowed critics, with Rock & Blues Muse hailing their sound as “genuine and true.” Expect powerhouse vocals, sizzling guitars, and a live show with charisma and grit.
Joining Parker Barrow as our opener is Shane Guerrette, the retro soul-rocker with millions of streams and many tours under his wing, known for electrifying performances that nod to legends while forging his own path.
The full lineup includes a diverse mix of national talent and hometown heroes:
Co. Spirals – Surf, psych, and twang from Lehigh Valley’s rising alt-blues scene
Audio Files (Blues Set) – Local band bringing homegrown blues energy and soulful sounds to the stage
Dirty Mae – A genre-bending, theatrical ride through blues, folk, and Americana
James Supra Band – Lehigh Valley blues royalty known for explosive harmonica-fueled performances
Mississippi Pig Farmers – Blues storytelling from a lifetime of gigs and grit
Regina Bonelli – A powerhouse blues singer and keyboardist with soulful storytelling
Steve Johnson – Colorado man's rock show and Lehigh Valley musical marvel
The Blues Reincarnation Project – Youthful energy, global roots, and guitar mastery
More information on The Blues Reincarnation Project
The Groove Merchants – High-octane funk and soul fusion from festival circuit favorites
Tavern Tan – “Live American Music” from dive bar legends and roots-rock masters
More to be announced!
You don’t want to miss this legendary celebration of music, food, and community!
Want to get involved? We’re looking for vendors, sponsors, and volunteers! Contact Brittney Ciardi at
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Sign up to volunteer with us here:
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Thank you to our Sponsors for helping make this event possible!
Our Partners: The City of Allentown, Lehigh County, Alvin H. Butz Corp., and the Lehigh Valley Phantoms
Main Stage Entertainment Sponsor: Archer Music Hall
Kids Zone and Stage Sponsor: The Hamilton at Grand Plaza
Stage: Moxy Hotel Downtown Allentown
Moxy Stage Sponsor: Moxy Allentown Hotel
Bronze Sponsor: QNB Bank
Entertainment Sponsor: ArtsQuest
Video Sponsor: ASR Media
Media Sponsor: Astound Business Solutions and Countess Communications
Barbecue Contest Sponsor: Friends of Allentown Parks
Community Supporter Sponsor: St. Luke's University Health Network
T-Shirt Sponsor: City Center Group
Save the date & spread the word! See you at Blues, Brews & Barbecue 2025!
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