BETHLEHEM, Pa. — ArtsQuest’s free ReggaeFest is returning in 2024 for a third year.
It will be held Saturday, July 6, in and around the ArtsQuest Center on the SteelStacks campus in Bethlehem. Hours are noon to midnight.
“One Earth ReggaeFest has quickly grown into a signature event, advancing SteelStacks’ mission of a gathering place for the whole community” said Patrick Brogan, ArtsQuest’s chief programming officer.
“The consciousness of the music and culture speaks to equality, positivity and good vibes as the music moves people – literally and figuratively – all day and night here each year.”
The festival is being put on in partnership with Movement Moves Media, Space Kamp, Rebel Sounds Rising and Promise Neighborhoods of the Lehigh Valley.
More than a dozen musical acts are set to play.
Headliners include the Long Beach Dub Allstars, Mighty Mystic, SunDub and Free Your Authentic Heart - F.Y.A.H.
“The consciousness of the music and culture speaks to equality, positivity and good vibes as the music moves people – literally and figuratively – all day and night here each year.”Patrick Brogan, ArtsQuest
New this year will be a drum circle activity on the Levitt Pavilion lawn from 1:55 to 2:30 p.m. Folks are encouraged to attend and participate with their own drum, shaker or fun instrument to get into the groove. The drum circle will be led by Ras Mykl of RootSetters.
Other performances scheduled include:
Cheezy And The Crackers
Cultivated Mind
Elephants Dancing
The Tabernacle
Space Kamp with Trouble City All-Stars
Sound Off
Ras Jem & Unity Vibration
DJ Menace
Marrissa Joy
Jincho El Rustico
Solid Ground Entertainment
A variety of food vendors and artisan/retail vendors will be spread across the SteelStacks campus. For more information visit SteelStacks.org.
