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Events include 30th Annual Heritage Day and Easton Farmer’s Market 255th Anniversary
July’s First Weekend in Easton will highlight the city’s history and patriotism with the 30th Annual Heritage Day and the 255th anniversary of the Easton Farmer’s Market.
Heritage Day will take place Sunday, July 8, and will include a reading of the Declaration of Independence, Revolutionary War reenactments, food, entertainment, and much more. A full preview of Heritage Day can be read here.
The Easton Farmer’s Market, located on Centre Square, will celebrate being the longest-running outdoor market in the country since 1752 with a birthday celebration Saturday, July 7. The market will be open from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. and events will include balloons and face paining for children and free birthday cupcakes handed out to the first 255 visitors. There will also be talks given by Penn State Master Gardeners at 11 a.m. “Sharpening our Garden Tools Clinic,” 11:30 a.m. “Solar Cooking Demonstration” with warm apple crisp, and noon “Masonry Preservation and Restoration.” For more information, call (610) 330-9942.
First Weekend Events include:
Saturday, July 7
- 8 a.m.-1 p.m. – Easton Farmer’s Market, Centre Square. For information visit the website.
- 10 a.m.-3 p.m. – Patriotic Necklace Giveaway at Partyology, 230 Northampton St. For more information, call (610) 330-9535 or go to www.partyology.com.
- 11 a.m.-3 p.m. – Easton history book signing for Richard F. Hope at JATC Gallery, 5A N. Bank St. For more information, call (610)258-9850.
- 5-7 p.m. – Wine Tasting at the Standard Restaurant and Bar, 5 Centre Square. For information, call (610) 252-7556.
- 7-9 p.m. – Lounge Night featuring Maria Woodford at the Riverside Amphitheatre. Sponsored by ESOTERIK. For more information, visit www.esoterikdesigns.com.
- 8-10 p.m. – Gary Hassey & Guests music at Connexions Gallery, 213 Northampton St. For more information, call (610) 250-7627.
- 9 p.m. – Kilt Nite, wear a kilt, get a free pint of beer at Porter’s Pub, 700 Northampton St. For information, call (610) 250-6561.
- 9 p.m. – 4th Street Jazz Project at the Lafayette Bar, 15 N. 4th St. For information, call (610) 252-0711.
- 9 p.m. – Project Fresh at Sette Luna, 219 Ferry Street. For information, call (610) 253-8888.
- 9:30 p.m. – Naked Jake performs at Pearly Baker’s Alehouse, 11 Centre Square. For information, call (610) 253-9949.
Sunday, July 8
- All Day – Easton Heritage Day Festival
- 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. – Live Jazz Brunch at Sette Luna, 219 Ferry Street. For information, call (610) 253-8888.
- 11 a.m.-3 p.m. – Neil Thompson artist demonstration at JATC Gallery, 5A N. Bank St. For more information, call (610)258-9850.
- 12-3 p.m. – Never Solo Paper & Sculpture Reception for Sandy Levisay at the Quadrant Bookmart & Coffeehouse, 20 N. 3rd St. For more information, call (610) 252-1188.
- 2-4 p.m. – Live music at the Whole String, 122 N. Third Street. For information, call (610) 438-5078 or go to www.thewholestring.com.
First Weekend events are organized by the Easton Business Association and sponsored by Merchants National Bank, Harmony Press, Inc., Crayola, Lafayette, and TRACC.