Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce

10/06/2026

Help stock Bethlehem’s blessing boxes at Harvest Fest!

Join Bethlehem Blessing Boxes at Main and Broad streets on October 10 from noon to 5 PM. Bring nonperishable food items, including canned goods and dry goods, or new socks in children’s, women’s and men’s sizes.

The blessing boxes provide free food and everyday essentials to individuals and families in need throughout our community. Thank you for your support!

10/06/2026

Haunting tales, local legends and Halloween chills are coming to Bethlehem!

Join host Denise McCormack and Patchwork storytellers for A Storytelling at the Ice House on Saturday, October 24 at 7 PM at the Charles A. Brown Ice House.

Admission is free/pay-what-you-can, with a suggested $15 donation per person. Recommended for adult audiences.

Presented in collaboration with the Bethlehem Chamber of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce. Details and registration: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/a-storytelling-at-the-ice-house

IceHouse Tonight

10/01/2026

It’s time to shop!! Let’s go! 🛒🍎🍇🍓🥐🌽🥕

It's time for everyone to shop the co-op!

The Bethlehem Co-op Market, ahead of our Dec. 5 store opening, kicks off a series of Preview Market Days events so all shoppers can see our new space and start shopping for the products of some of our local vendors.

📅Tomorrow - Thursday, Oct. 1 (and Oct. 15, 29, and Nov. 12)
🕓4-7 PM
📍250 E. Broad St.

You can shop with 11 local vendors whose products will be in our store; choose from tofu, gluten-free and sourdough baked goods, honey, kombucha, pumpkins and squash, tea, mocktail and cocktail kits, vegan grab & go, eco-friendly disposable paper products, mushrooms, and garlic products.

You can also pick up a curated box of locally-sourced, organic seasonal produce ($40 per box), get info about the co-op and becoming a member-owner, buy co-op merch, and connect with like-minded neighbors.

📅Saturday, Oct. 3 (and all Saturdays through Nov. 14)
🕓9 AM - noon
📍250 E. Broad St.

For this Saturday, we’ll have more of the curated boxes (while quantities last). In future weeks, you’ll be able to pre-order your boxes, which you can pick up at our Thursday and Saturday events.

It's going to be a great way to build the momentum to open our doors - we look forward to welcoming you!



Fresh Tofu Inc. Bluestem Botanicals Green Pond Packaging High Point Kombucha Meadow View Beekeeping, LLC. Primordia Farm Valley Fruits & Veggies Butterhead Kitchen DragonFly Hill Farm And Kitchen Bub’s Breads Haasis Gluten Free Bakery Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative

09/30/2026

Two trails. One delicious way to experience Harvest Fest!
Sample your way through Historic Downtown Bethlehem with a Harvest Fest Tasting Passport!
SIP & SAVOR - craft b**r + food samples from Downtown businesses. 21+.
SEASONAL SNACKS - 12 delicious food stops packed with fall flavors. All food. All ages!
Passports are $40 in advance or $50 day-of, so grab yours now and save $10!
Saturday, October 10 | 12–5 PM
Historic Downtown Bethlehem
TICKETS: https://www.visithistoricbethlehem.com/event/harvest-fest/
Come hungry. Sample as you stroll!

09/27/2026

Last day of Celtic Fest! Let’s go!! Park and stay downtown all day!

09/26/2026

09/17/2026

A big thank you to Twisted Tees for hosting our 2026 Bethlehem Chamber Board Retreat! 🙌

We had a productive planning session focused on the year ahead, strengthening our vision, and continuing to build a thriving business community in Bethlehem. We’re grateful for great partners, meaningful conversations, and a fantastic space to bring our board together! 💙

09/14/2026

Congratulations to the Chair of our Bethlehem Chamber Board of Directors, Marci Martinez-Howey, on being named ALLY OF THE YEAR by the LGBTQ Business Council 🎉

This recognition is so well-deserved and reflects Marci’s commitment to leadership, advocacy, inclusion, and making a meaningful difference! While her work and impact extend far beyond the Bethlehem community, we are incredibly proud to have her leading our Board and grateful for all she does to help make Bethlehem a welcoming and inclusive community for all.

Congratulations, Marci, on this wonderful honor! ❤️

We're excited to announce our Ally of the Year, Marci Martinez-Howey of United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley!

A lifelong community advocate, Marci is passionate about bringing people together, building meaningful partnerships, and creating opportunities for people and organizations to make a greater impact.

Join us as we celebrate her contributions to the LGBTQ+ Community at our LGBTQ Annual Awards Reception!

✨Friday, October 16, 2026
🌈6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
📍Centennial Conference Center, Homewood Suites, Center Valley

This year’s theme, Camp, Couture & Pride, transforms the evening into a vibrant, fashion-forward celebration of q***r joy, self-expression, and unapologetic individuality.

Get tickets! 🔗 https://bit.ly/4yaass2

09/14/2026