The Steel City Smokeout
presented by Cigars International, Jack Daniel’s and The Restaurant Store
Saturday, July 20
Produced in partnership with Nick’s BBQ, The Steel City Smokeout is a brand new barbeque competition sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society and the Mid-Atlantic BBQ Association!
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Blast Furnace Blues
July 19-20, 2024
Blast Furnace Blues Festival will return to ArtsQuest’s SteelStacks campus on Friday, July 19 and Saturday, July 20. This decade-long free event will feature two days of live music for the community to enjoy while honoring this great American genre’s history.
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Dinner, drinks & live music at Palette & Pour restaurant!
Get a free side of live music while you dine at Palette & Pour, located on the 1st floor of the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks! No reservations necessary.
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The Christmas City
So Much More Than a Holiday Destination
Located in the heart of the Lehigh Valley, in eastern Pennsylvania, Bethlehem is a truly dynamic city filled with creativity, world-class events and festivals, a rich history and – of course – some of the best Christmas celebrations in the world. Explore our history of innovation, which dates all the way back to the 1700s, discover our vibrant artistic community and join us as we find any excuse to celebrate, all year long!