{"id":149066,"date":"2026-04-30T22:15:42","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T02:15:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149066"},"modified":"2026-04-30T22:15:42","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T02:15:42","slug":"belleville-street-faire-returns-to-bethlehem-on-saturday-may-9","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149066","title":{"rendered":"Belleville Street Faire Returns to Bethlehem on Saturday, May 9"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><em>A European-Inspired Outdoor Market Experience Featuring 100+ Makers, Food Trucks, Music, and Family-Friendly Fun<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Bethlehem, PA <\/em><\/strong>\u2014 Belleville Market is proud to announce the return of the Belleville Street Faire, taking place on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at ArtsQuest\u2019s SteelStacks campus in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n<p>Inspired by the outdoor markets of Europe, the Belleville Street Faire brings together over 100 carefully curated makers, curators, and collectors for a one-day celebration of small business, craftsmanship, and community.<\/p>\n<p>Guests can explore an open-air market filled with handmade goods, vintage finds, home d\u00e9cor, apparel, artisanal foods, and more. Each vendor is thoughtfully selected to reflect Belleville\u2019s signature blend of quality, storytelling, and discovery.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBelleville Street Faire isn\u2019t just an event, it\u2019s an experience,\u201d said Derrick Clark, Co-Founder of Belleville Market. \u201cWe curate every detail to reflect the magic of Europe\u2019s great street markets while giving a platform to incredible local and regional talent. Our goal is to create a space where creativity, craftsmanship, and community come alive.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In addition to shopping, attendees can enjoy:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A diverse lineup of over 20 local food trucks and specialty food and drink vendors<\/li>\n<li>Music from The Nite Liters, spinning crowd-favorite tracks throughout the day<\/li>\n<li>Giveaways and on-site activations, including prizes from local radio partner B104<\/li>\n<li>A welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere designed for all ages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Set against the industrial backdrop of SteelStacks, the event blends old-world market charm with the energy of the Lehigh Valley\u2019s creative community.<\/p>\n<p>The Belleville Street Faire continues to grow as a regional destination event, drawing visitors from across Eastern Pennsylvania and beyond. It reflects Belleville\u2019s broader mission: reimagining the neighborhood department store through thoughtful curation, elevated retail, and meaningful experiences.<\/p>\n<p>A special highlight of this year\u2019s event is the return of the Children\u2019s Entrepreneur Market, featuring nearly two dozen young creators and innovators ages 5 to 17. These inspiring kid-run businesses will showcase handmade<\/p>\n<p>crafts, baked goods, original art, and imaginative services, offering a fresh and exciting perspective on creativity and entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith Belleville Market, we\u2019ve always aimed to celebrate small businesses and foster meaningful community connections,\u201d added Warren Clark. \u201cThe Belleville Street Faire brings that spirit to a larger stage\u2014spotlighting makers, vintage curators, and entrepreneurs from across the region.\u201d<\/p>\n<h1>Event Details<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>What: Belleville Street Faire<\/li>\n<li>When: Saturday, May 9, 2026 | 10:00 AM \u2013 4:00 PM<\/li>\n<li>Where: SteelStacks at ArtsQuest, Bethlehem, PA<\/li>\n<li>Admission: Free and open to the public, rain or shine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information, visit bellevillemarket.com\/faire or follow @bellevillemarket on social media.<\/p>\n<h1>About Belleville Market<\/h1>\n<p>Founded by Warren and Derrick Clark, Belleville Market in Easton, PA is a modern neighborhood department store known for its thoughtfully curated mix of independent brands, artisans, and select name brands. The Street Faire extends that mission beyond the storefront\u2014bringing Belleville\u2019s signature experience into an open-air setting.<\/p>\n<h1>Connect with Belleville Market<\/h1>\n<p>facebook.com\/thebellevillemarket instagram.com\/bellevillemarket <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bellevillemarket.com\/\">www.bellevillemarket.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Information provided to TVL by:<br \/>\nDerrick Clark<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A European-Inspired Outdoor Market Experience Featuring 100+ Makers, Food Trucks, Music, and Family-Friendly Fun Bethlehem, PA \u2014 Belleville Market is proud to announce the return of the Belleville Street Faire, &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149066\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Belleville Street Faire Returns to Bethlehem on Saturday, May 9<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":149067,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[5717,69,482],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-149066","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bethlehem","category-in-the-valley","category-press-release-2"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/belleville-event.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/149066"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=149066"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/149066\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":149068,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/149066\/revisions\/149068"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/149067"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=149066"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=149066"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=149066"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}