Indoor market at Musikfest to bring vendors, artisans and charity under one roof

Oct 14, 2023

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Air conditioning can be a hot commodity at Musikfest, and there's one place you can go to cool down and fill up this year.

Creative consultant and muralist Kyle Edwards, owner of A True Love Story LLC, will hold a summer market in Downtown Bethlehem that will serve as a cool-off zone for Musikfest.

The indoor space at the Main Street Commons — known as the market — is designed to bring local vendors, artisans and charitable efforts into one space.Located in Suite 110 (550 Main St.) from now until Aug. 20, hours of operation are from noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday, noon to 9 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. The market will be closed Mondays.

The space is designed for 15 vendors to sell their wares, and also includes a playroom to keep kids entertained.

Vendors will sell a variety of products, as diverse as handmade soy candles, history-themed collectibles and handmade jewelry and refurbished household goods.

The full list of vendors includes:

McCall Collective Brewing, known for its brew pub in Allentown and a taphouse in Breinigsville, will fill Musikfest mugs throughout the festival.

McCall has made a splash in the Lehigh Valley’s craft beer scene, brewing all of its beers on Susquehanna Street in Allentown.

At the market, it will offer a number of beers in cans including:

It also will offer Wild Wooder on draft, an annual Summer Hazy IPA.Folks looking for a bite to eat can also try a burrito from Uno Taqueria, a popular fast-casual eatery based in Lower Macungie.

On-site, its burritos typically are a 12-inch flour tortilla filled with Mexican rice, rancheros beans, a protein choice and cheese, accompanied with sour cream.

“We are thrilled to have so many local businesses and artisans participating," Edwards said in a news release. "They are the lifeblood of our economy. I’m just honored to have a true l.o.v.e story.,llc play a small role in their individual stories.”

The market also is working with a local charity to collect items for displaced mothers and children.

The Cay Galgon Life House in Bethlehem has been open for more than a decade at the former St. Simon and Jude Convent on West Broad Street. It serves as a group home for unhoused pregnant women and their babies and focuses on healthy pregnancies and educational/vocational support.

According to its website, donations accepted and appreciated include:

For Baby: Diapers (preemie to size 6), wipes, baby wash, diaper cream, bottles, pacifiers, baby washcloths and bath towels, and new/gently used baby clothing (preemie through 3T)

For Mom: 2-n-1 shampoo and conditioner, body wash, deodorant, razors, and new/gently used maternity clothing

To learn more, visit https://caygalgonlifehouse.org/.