{"id":144417,"date":"2025-08-18T20:01:45","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T00:01:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=144417"},"modified":"2025-08-18T20:01:45","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T00:01:45","slug":"world-of-food-to-the-west-end-block-party-a-fresh-new-name-same-community-spirit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=144417","title":{"rendered":"\u201cWorld of Food\u201d to the West End Block Party:\u00a0A Fresh New Name, Same Community Spirit!"},"content":{"rendered":"

[Allentown, PA]<\/strong> \u2013 The beloved neighborhood tradition formerly known as the World of Food Festival is back, bigger and better than ever \u2014 now reimagined as the West End Block Party! Join us on Saturday, September 27th from noon to 10 PM on 19th and Liberty Streets for a vibrant celebration of local culture, food, music, and community spirit.<\/p>\n

The largest block party in the Lehigh Valley, this year\u2019s West End Block Party is an exciting evolution of the event neighbors know and love, expanding the focus beyond food to include live music, artisan vendors, cold drinks, games, and interactive family-friendly activities \u2014 all in the heart of the West End, one of the most walkable traditional neighborhoods in the region.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe wanted a name that reflected the full experience,\u201d said Liz Martin, Managing Director of the West End Alliance. \u201cIt\u2019s more than just great food \u2014 it\u2019s music, fun, and connection. We wanted a name to emphasize the festival’s sense of community, inclusivity and celebration.\u201d<\/p>\n

Event Highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfb6 Live performances from local bands and DJs<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f Delicious eats from multicultural food vendors<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udecd\ufe0f Handmade crafts and artisan goods from local makers<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf7b Beer tent and beverage stations<\/p>\n

\ud83e\udde9 Kids\u2019 zone with games and crafts<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfa8 Community art station and pop-up surprises<\/p>\n

The West End Block Party is free to attend and open to all ages. Whether you’re a long-time resident or a first-time visitor, there’s something for everyone.<\/p>\n

Join us and celebrate what makes our community shine. Bring your family, bring your friends \u2014 and come ready to dance, eat, shop, and play!<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udccd Location<\/strong>:19th and Liberty Streets<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcc5 Date & Time<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

September 27th Noon – 10PM<\/p>\n

Music Lineup<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

Noon-2 Mike Lorenz Trio<\/p>\n

2:30-4:30 Higbee<\/p>\n

5-7 The Ultra Kings<\/p>\n

7:30-9:30 GirlCr\u00fce<\/p>\n

Follow us on social media at @westendalliance or visit www.westendallentown.com<\/a> for the latest updates.<\/p>\n

Cornerstone Partners: St. Luke’s Allentown Campus, QNB Bank, Muhlenberg College, Friends of Allentown Parks<\/p>\n

Sponsored by: Adcomm I Astound I Civic Theatre I Community Bank I Creative Tile I Embassy Bank I Foresight Business Solutions I Penn Community Bank I Friends of Mike Schlossberg I Service Electric Business I Sleek Styles Salon I Sleepy Cat Urban Winery I Smiles 4 Keeps I Studio 924 I Sunburst Property Management I Susan Bella Jewelers I The Udder Bar I Truth Beauty Salon I Weaver Insurance Corp. I WMUH I Working Dog Press I Yocco\u2019s I YourPM.mobi LLC<\/p>\n

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