Sooty will be set up right outside our doors at 902 Hamilton Street!
Head to Hamilton Street in downtown Allentown and celebrate Blues, Brews, and Barbecue all the way from 8th Street to 12th Street along Hamilton St.! Every year, over 20,000 visitors gather in the Queen City for the annual Blues, Brews & Barbecue festival. Hear incredible Blues musicians while sampling finger-lickin' BBQ from all around the country. Cool off with craft and domestic brews right in the heart of the city.
Get ready to be in BBQ heaven! The new BBQ Tasting Contest, presented by Friends of Allentown Parks, pits top pitmasters like Atomic Hogs, Grumpy’s, Granny Jz’s, Taste Smokers, Grill N’ Chill Spot, and Lenwood BBQ against each other in a smoky showdown. New for 2025, there will be local craft brews, wine, and spirits from local favorites like Bru Daddy’s, Allentown Brew Works, Hijinx, Bovino’s Brewery, County Seats, Franklin Hill, Social Still, Hardball Cider, and more.
Live Entertainment
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 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.
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