BETHLEHEM, Pa. — A free, family-friendly faire inspired by European open-air markets will be held Sunday at the SteelStacks campus next to the visitors center.
The Belleville Street Faire, scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on August 31, will feature over 100 vendors selling handmade goods alongside food trucks, live music, and family-friendly activities.
The event is free to attend and offers free parking.
This marks the second Belleville Street Faire, following a debut event in May. Organizers said they have expanded this iteration with more vendors, experiences, and attractions.
The market celebrates makers, curators, and collectors in a format modeled after centuries-old European street markets, according to organizers. The concept originated after founders Warren and Derrick Clark visited France and explored the country’s open-air markets.
“These centuries-old markets, found throughout France and Europe, are a true spectacle,” organizers said. “People from all walks of life gather in pursuit of good food, quality goods, and unique finds.”
Set against the SteelStacks backdrop, the event will bring together small businesses from across the region.
Vendors will offer handmade, vintage, and small-batch goods. A Merchant Village section will feature curated brands from Belleville Market in Easton.
The event will feature a Children’s Entrepreneur Market, designed to educate young people about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership through hands-on experiences and activities.
Parents participating in the children’s market are instructed to allow their children to handle all customer interactions and transactions independently.
Registration for the children’s market remains open until 8 p.m. Friday or until spots are filled.
Vendor applications for the event are now closed.
Organizers expect approximately 1,000 attendees at the dog-friendly event, which will proceed rain or shine.
