Emmaus, PA – The Emmaus Main Street Partners, proud partners of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, are excited to welcome the community back to the beloved Farewell to Summer Festival on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. This annual tradition fills Emmaus Triangle Park and the surrounding borough with laughter, music, food, and the kind of small-town charm that makes Emmaus so special.
In the Triangle, families can climb aboard fire trucks and police vehicles at the popular Touch a Truck, shop from more than 50 local craft vendors, and enjoy delicious local food and kid-friendly and adult beverages. Beyond the park, the fun continues with a free tie-dye station hosted by Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Valley Partners, the always-beloved Heritage Festival at the Emmaus Historical Society, and Yerg-Fest at Yergey Brewing. Thanks to both Jeff McElhaney of Edward Jones and Wehrung’s Lumber and home center, the Emmaus Theatre will offer a free showing of the Lego Batman Movie at 2:00PM to celebrate National Batman Day!
In addition to exploring all the vendors and activities along main street, we encourage festival goers to visit the local businesses that call Emmaus home by participating in the Scarecrow Trail! Explore over 20 local businesses who have decorated for fall, all including a scarecrow amongst the decor. At each stop guests will collect 1 of 11 puzzle pieces to build a scarecrow of their own! Those who complete their scarecrow will be entered into a raffle to win $50 in local gift cards.
The Farewell to Summer Festival is more than an event, it’s a celebration of community. Year after year, it brings neighbors together, shines a spotlight on local businesses, and creates lasting memories in the heart of downtown. Organizers note that the event continues to grow each year, with even more surprises still to come.
“We are so excited to welcome everyone back to the Triangle for this year’s Farewell to Summer Festival,” said Hayden Rinde, Manager of the Emmaus Main Street Partners. “This event is all about celebrating our community, supporting local businesses, and creating memories with family and friends. It’s a day that truly captures the spirit of Emmaus, and if you keep your eyes open, you might even notice the start of something new we’ve been working on behind the scenes.”
Local businesses share in the excitement as well. Chloe Krempasky, Marketing & Communications Technology Assistant at Burkholder’s Heating & Air Conditioning, shared, “We’re thrilled to sponsor such a fantastic event. Being part of the Emmaus community for many years, it’s always special to see neighbors and businesses come together. We’re proud to support the Emmaus Main Street Partners efforts in strengthening community connections and enriching the local experience here in Emmaus.”
To stay updated on who is joining the festival and what attractions will be featured, community members are invited to follow along on the official landing page here!
When: Saturday, September 20th – 11:00AM-3:00PM
Where: Emmaus Triangle
Pricing: Free and open to the public
Sponsors: Burkholder’s Heating & Air Conditioning Inc., Foundry Flats, Wehrung’s Lumber and Home Center, Edward Jones – Jeff McElhaney, B&B Custom Pools, Bartlett Tree Experts, Move Forward Counseling LLC, Gross McGinley, Kappe Associates, New Tripoli Bank, UGI Utilities, Envirotech Pest Solutions, Ott Consulting, Raymond James, Mid Atlantic Technology Professionals, Jarret Design, Board to Death Games
About the Chamber: The mission of The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce is to improve the economy and quality of life in the Lehigh Valley Metropolitan Area. We accomplish this through business-to-business networking events and marketing products, affinity programs and exclusive, money saving member benefits, training programs, government affairs initiatives and public policy advocacy, and community development enterprises. With nearly 5,000 members who employ more than 200,000, the Chamber is the largest in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and in the top ten nationwide.
Information provided to TVL by:
Emily Brosky
