Carbon County Community Festival Set to Celebrate Local Culture, Community and Commerce
Sunday, August 17, 2025 | 11 AM – 4 PM
Lehighton, PA — The Carbon Chamber & Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC), proud partner of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, and in partnership with Mauch Chunk Trust, is excited to announce the inaugural Carbon County Community Festival on Sunday, August 17, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Colonel Jacob Weiss Park in Lehighton, PA.
This family-friendly, free and open to the public event will showcase the vibrant culture and commerce of Carbon County. Attendees can enjoy a variety of activities, including live music performances, Children’s activities, Food trucks offering a diverse array of cuisines, and Craft and business vendor booths featuring local artisans and entrepreneurs.
“We are thrilled to bring together our community for this inaugural festival,” said Kylie Adams-Weiss, Senior Vice President of the CCEDC. “This event not only celebrates the rich culture of Carbon County but also provides a platform for local businesses and artisans to showcase their talents and products.”
The CCEDC is currently seeking business and craft vendors to participate in the festival. Interested vendors are encouraged to apply by August 1, 2025. Applications and guidelines can be downloaded from the CCEDC website: t.ly/QwLO6
For more information about the festival or to apply as a vendor, please visit the Carbon County Community Festival event page.
Join us in celebrating the spirit of Carbon County at this exciting new event!
When: Sunday, August 17, 2025
Cost: Free & Open to the public with food and items for purchase Location: Colonel Jacob Weiss Park, Lehighton PA
Event Sponsors (as of 5/21/25):
- Mauch Chunk Trust (Presenting Sponsor)
- Lehigh Valley Hospital Carbon (Entertainment Sponsor)
- PPL Electric Utilities (Community Sponsor)
- St. Luke’s Carbon (Community Sponsor)
- Pocono Counties Workforce Development Area (Community Sponsor)
- Blue Mountain Resort (Event Supporting Sponsor)
About the Chamber: The Carbon Chamber and Economic Development Corporation is a proud partner of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, and our purpose is to advance balanced economic growth and quality-of-life solutions in Carbon County through sustained advocacy, programs and services for our members, key stakeholders and the communities we serve.. 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. As a partner of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber, we are the largest in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and in the top ten nationwide.
Information provided to TVL by:
Kylie Adams-Weiss
