{"id":147317,"date":"2026-01-26T20:54:41","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T01:54:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147317"},"modified":"2026-01-26T20:54:41","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T01:54:41","slug":"enjoy-a-soup-er-time-exploring-emmaus-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147317","title":{"rendered":"Enjoy a SOUP-er Time Exploring Emmaus"},"content":{"rendered":"

Warm up this winter with a day full of flavor and fun!\u00a0Emmaus Main Street Partners\u00a0is\u00a0excited to remind the community that the 7th<\/sup>\u00a0Annual Emmaus Soup Crawl is just around the corner, taking place on Saturday, February 7th<\/sup>\u00a0from 12:00PM \u2013 4:00PM!\u00a0This beloved\u00a0event invites guests to explore local businesses across town while sampling delicious soups at each participating stop.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re\u00a0excited to offer two\u00a0trails\u00a0again this year,\u00a0showcasing\u00a0even more outstanding local businesses and welcoming\u00a0additional\u00a0community members to join\u00a0in on\u00a0the experience.\u00a0The stops along each trail are outlined below and will feature soups from local restaurants like\u00a0East Penn Diner,\u00a0Biaggio\u2019s, Trivet Diner,\u00a0and more!<\/p>\n

Trail 1:<\/strong>\u00a0Beyond Fitness Nutrition, Hank\u2019s Italian Ice, The Little Things, Emmaus Historical Society, Life Advance Fitness, Alchemize Pilates,\u00a0Let\u2019s\u00a0Go Coffee, Better Homes and Garden, David\u2019s Italian\u00a0Market,\u00a0House Splendid.<\/p>\n

Trail 2:<\/strong>\u00a0Cottage and Bloom, Laura\u2019s Custom Framing, Grandpa Joe\u2019s Candy, Yergey Brewing, Green Earth Marketplace, East Penn Diner, Art of the Woman Fine Art Gallery, Morty\u2019s Steak, Korpics Upholstery, Volpe\u2019s Sports Bar.<\/p>\n

*Please note: These trails are subject to change.<\/em><\/p>\n

A total of 200 passports will be sold, with only 87 remaining.\u00a0Early bird pricing is available through January 31st<\/sup>. After that date, ticket prices will be $40.<\/p>\n

Soup Drive with Groceries Plus<\/strong><\/p>\n

As part of this year\u2019s event, the Emmaus Main Street Partners are thrilled to be\u00a0hosting a soup drive\u00a0as\u00a0a part\u00a0of this event to\u00a0benefit\u00a0Groceries Plus. Located\u00a0right in Emmaus at Bethel Church,\u00a0Groceries Plus is a local nonprofit food pantry dedicated to supporting residents facing food insecurity by collecting, storing, and distributing food and groceries to those in need.<\/p>\n

Soup Crawl attendees\u00a0who\u00a0participate\u00a0in this year\u2019s soup drive by bringing\u00a0Progresso soups or Chef Boyardee canned pasta meals<\/strong>\u00a0to the\u00a0passport pickup area<\/strong>\u00a0will be automatically entered to\u00a0win a Dutch oven<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

When asked about the event, Shenika McCloud, VP of Marketing at Westrum Development Company\u00a0and presenting sponsor\u00a0of the 2026 Soup Crawl, stated \u201cAt Foundry Flats apartments,\u00a0the community\u00a0is at the heart of everything we do, which is why we are thrilled to sponsor the Emmaus Soup Crawl. Events like this\u00a0showcase\u00a0the best of Emmaus while creating meaningful connections among neighbors and local businesses\u201d.\u00a0We want to thank\u00a0not only\u00a0Foundry Flats of Emmaus,\u00a0but our other business partners\u00a0Burkholder\u2019s Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc, and New Tripoli Bank for helping make this event possible.<\/p>\n

Taking place just ahead of Super Bowl Sunday, the Soup Crawl is the perfect day\u00a0out and about\u00a0where participants can discover local gems, enjoy great food, and even find unique gifts for loved ones or Valentine\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n

To learn more about this event or to\u00a0purchase\u00a0tickets, guests can visit:<\/p>\n

https:\/\/web.lehighvalleychamber.org\/events\/EmmausSoup%20Crawl-841180\/details<\/a><\/p>\n

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

When: February 7th<\/sup>, 2026, 12:00PM \u2013 4:00PM<\/strong><\/p>\n

Where: Emmaus Borough<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pricing:\u00a0Early bird pricing\u00a0$30\u00a0until January\u00a031st<\/sup>,\u00a0then $40 in advance\u00a0&\u00a0day of<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sponsors: Foundry Flats of Emmaus, Burkholder\u2019s Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc, New Tripoli Bank<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

About the Chamber:<\/em><\/strong>\u202fThe\u202fmission of The\u202fGreater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce\u202fis to improve the economy and quality of life in the Lehigh Valley Metropolitan Area.\u202f\u202fWe\u202faccomplish\u202fthis 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.\u202f\u202fWith\u202fnearly 5,000\u202fmembers who employ more than 200,000, the Chamber is the largest in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and in the top ten nationwide.\u202f<\/em><\/p>\n

Information provided to TVL by:
\nChloe Krempasky<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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