BETHLEHEM, Pa. — The Bethlehem Chamber has announced its newest event, Suds n' Roses, which is set to debut in the Bethlehem Rose Garden on Saturday, May 27.
- Suds n' Roses, a Bethlehem Chamber event, will feature local breweries displaying their products to guests who are 21 and older
- The festival will take place in the Rose Garden and will include live music, food trucks and artisans
- Suds n' Roses was inspired by the success of Live in the Garden, a West Bethlehem concert series, which happens on Saturdays from May 6 to July 1
Suds n' Roses, which runs from 2:30-5:30 p.m., will be a platform for local breweries to showcase their products to guests who are 21 and older.
Breweries that are featured are as follows:
- Birthright Brewing Company
- Bru Daddy's Brewing Co.
- Country Club Brewing
- Fegley's Brew Works (Bethlehem)
- Five Maiden's Cider
- Lost Tavern Brewing
- New Belgium Brewing Company
- Seven Sirens
- Sherman Street Beer
- Troegs Brewing
- Weyerbacher Brewing Company
In addition to beer sampling, the event will host live music, food trucks, artisans and more.
Tammy Wendling, senior vice president of Bethlehem Initiatives for the Greater Lehigh Valley, explained that the idea for Suds n' Roses came about because of the recent brewery boom in Bethlehem and the surrounding areas.
"Since so many breweries have popped up in the past few years, we felt it was time to have a sampling event in the Rose Garden," Wendling said in a news release.
Following the sampling event, Live in the Garden will start at 6 p.m. It's an all-day event to kick off Memorial Day weekend, and we couldn't be more excited.Tammy Wendling, senior vice president of Bethlehem Initiatives for the Greater Lehigh Valley
She added that the Rose Garden is the perfect location for the event and will showcase the space to those who have never been there.
"Following the sampling event, Live in the Garden will start at 6 p.m. It's an all-day event to kick off Memorial Day weekend, and we couldn't be more excited," she said.
'Live in the Garden' concert series
Live in the Garden, a concert series in West Bethlehem, started last summer and inspired Suds n' Roses with its success.
This year, the concert series began on May 6 through July 1 from 6-8:30 p.m. and is hosted in collaboration with the Bethlehem Chamber, City of Bethlehem and sponsored by Zollener Arts Center. The bandshell in the Rose Garden is the venue for live music featuring up-and-coming artists and fan favorites. Here's the music lineup:
- May 6 - The Wonton Soups
- May 13 - Trouble City All-Stars
- May 20 - Life After Dead
- May 27 - Service Dog and Lunch Trucks
- June 3 - Pentley Holmes & Real West
- June 10 - George Hrab & Seth Witcher
- June 17 - Sun Bus & Hexting
- June 24 - Pale Fang & Cnidarian
- July 1 - Pancho Bongo Y Su Orq.
The concerts are free to the public. It also features local businesses like Pat's Pizza, Franklin Hill Vineyards, Lost Tavern Brewing, Couchpota.doh, Backdoor Bakeshop among others, and provides a platform for Bethlehem's nonprofit organizations to showcase their services.
Learn more about the concert here.
The Bethlehem Chamber is still accepting sponsorships, vendor opportunities and ticket purchases for Suds n' Roses. Those interested in learning more can check out the event website.
