Earth Day Festival

Celebrate Earth Day 2025

Join us for a free Earth Day community celebration at NCC’s Bethlehem campus on Saturday, April 26, rain or shine! Northampton County and NCC are partnering to hold this family-friendly event, a day filled with fun, education, and celebration of our planet.

 

The Earth Day Festival is a perfect opportunity for families to enjoy a day outdoors while learning about sustainability and environmental stewardship. There will be something for everyone to enjoy, including:

  • Free admission and parking
  • Delicious food trucks
  • Local vendors
  • Live entertainment
  • Educational panel discussions
  • Exciting activities for all ages
  • and much more!

 

Time and Location

Saturday, April 26, 2025
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Northampton Community College - Bethlehem Campus Quad

 

Check out the Facebook Event Page for more updates and details! 

 

Live Entertainment

  • Ian Holmes - 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
  • Ziggy Blue - 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
  • John Bloys - 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
  • Jay Lapp - 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Erin Kelly - 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  • Street Box Strummer - 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

 

Earth Day Speaker Series

See the full schedule here

 

Activities for Kids (and the Young at Heart!)

  • Rock Art - Design and paint your new rock pet! Makes a great gift (and Mother's Day is around the corner).
  • Bus Stop Art - Ever wanted to draw on a bus stop? Now is your chance to help make ours more visible and friendly.
  • Mosaic - Create a mosaic art or tray for display or use.
  • Take Home a Native Plant - Plant your own native plant in a fun reused item.
  • Walk in the Woods - Walks geared for kids and others for adults.
  • Explore the East40 - Explorations just for kids and others for adults.
  • Disc Golf Tutorial - Curious about learning how to play? Now's your chance!
  • Story Corner - Listen to stories about our surroundings: the planet, animals, and us.
  • Tree Planting - Check out the future Community Meadow on the Wedge - an immersive environmental learning lab for the entire community.

 

Event Vendor List

  • ArtsQuest

    Cheryl Baker, Moravian Star Maker

    Citizens' Climate Lobby

    Climate Reality Project Lehigh Valley

    Dana's Crafts & Creations

    Dinky's Sliders & Ice Cream Snack Shack

    Equality 3D Printing

    Greek Street

    Isaava

    JusticeWorks YouthCare, Inc.

    Kettle Creek Corporation

    National Scenic Visitors Center

    NCC CAN club

    NCC East 40

    NCC Hispanic American Cultural Club

    NCC Sustainability Committee

    Paisano Food Truck

    Perla Lopez Baray, LLC

    Sherry Acevedo Photography

    Sierra Club

    Sqeezd Lemonade

    Stehly Bakery & Eats

    Sue's Wood Craft

    Sustainable Energy Fund

    Touchstone Crystal

    WDIY 88.1 FM 

 

Green Ribbon Award

We are proud to announce that Martin Guitar has been chosen to receive the very first Green Ribbon Award as they are committed to environmental stewardship, sustainability, and setting standards for environmentally friendly innovations in the industry! The award will be presented at 12:30 p.m. on the festival's main stage.

 

Event Vendor Applications

Food Truck Application (PDF)

Dessert Vendor Application (PDF)

Vendor Application (PDF)

 

 

This free community event is co-sponsored by the County of Northampton and Northampton Community College.


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