Inaugural Carbon County Community Festival to bring Food, Music & Fun to Lehighton
Sunday, August 17, 2025 | 11 AM – 4 PM
Lehighton, PA – The Carbon Chamber & Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) 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.
This family-friendly community festival invites attendees to experience the heart of Carbon County through a celebration of local food, small businesses, and community spirit. Held at the historical Colonel Jacob Weiss Park, the Carbon County Community Festival will feature a vibrant mix of food trucks, small business vendors, nonprofit organizations, and live entertainment. From handcrafted goods and interactive booths to delicious eats and hometown flavors, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Participating businesses and organizations from across the county will be on site—including favorites like Milk Train, The Rolling Brew, Duckville Soap Co., Alchemy Lounge, Beirut Bites and many more—each helping to showcase the incredible diversity and creativity of Carbon County.
The event will also feature live music throughout the day, including performances by Hannah Noel Music from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, followed by Doktor Thomas Doubter and The Endogenous Psychedelics from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
“The Carbon Chamber is extremely excited to host our first-ever Carbon County Community Festival and to showcase everything that makes our county so special, while welcoming nearby communities to join the fun, too!” said Kylie Adams-Weiss, Senior Vice President of the Carbon County Chamber & Economic Development Corporation. “This event offers an opportunity to celebrate our vibrant community, support our local businesses and local artists, and come together as a region. We can’t wait to highlight the incredible talent and spirit that define Carbon County.”
The Carbon County Community Festival offers attendees the chance to support local businesses, discover unique vendors, and enjoy a full day of fun, food, and entertainment at Colonel Jacob Weiss Park in Lehighton. This exciting event brings together residents, visitors, and businesses from across the region for a celebration of everything that makes Carbon County special.
Join us in celebrating the spirit of Carbon County at this exciting new event!
The CCEDC is currently seeking business and food vendors to participate in the festival. Contact Emily Sewilo at esewilo@carboncountychamber.org to learn how to get involved. Please note: the deadline for vendor applications is Friday, August 8; food truck applications are due no later than Friday, August 1.
When: Sunday, August 17 from 11 AM – 4 PM
Cost: Free and Open to the public with food and items for purchase. Location: Colonel Jacob Weiss Park, Lehighton PA
Participating Vendors (as of 7/30/2025):
- Beirut Bites
- The Rolling Brew
- Milk Train
- All about Fabrics
- Early Vote Action
- Passanante’s Home Food Service
- The Bath Soap Company
- Commonwealth Charter Academy
- PA State Police
- Biomat USA
- Barks & Bites Delights
- Leaf Guard
- Humble Perspectives Photo
- Lehigh River Stocking Association
- Duckville Soap Co.
- Moonshadow Mandala & Lexi Rose Jewelry
- Scentsy
- Patio Enclosures a Great Day Improvements Brand
- Alchemy Lounge
- Victory Fuel Company
- Office of US Congressman Ryan Mackenzie
- JusticeWorks YouthCare inc.
- Bawdy Plus
- Basement Waterproofing Specialists
- Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau
Event Sponsors (as of 7/30/2025):
- 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)
- Cypress Creek Renewables (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
