Join us for 20th Annual “Spring on Fourth! What’s on Third?” Street Festival and Chili Cook-off!
“Spring on Fourth! What’s on Third?” will be held on April 18th 2015 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. South Bethlehem’s galleries, shops and stores are once again joining together for an enjoyable afternoon of music, reading for kids, food and fun.
Founded 20 years ago to celebrate Bethlehem’s historic, revitalized Southside, “Spring on Fourth! What’s on Third?” is a free, public event that takes place along Third, Fourth and New streets. Highlighting the celebration of Bethlehem's Best chili contest, live entertainment by a variety of performers, fun family activities at the “Cops n Kids” display on the Loopers lot, and more from 11:00-3:00 pm! In addition, many of the South Side merchants feature sales and special discounts throughout the afternoon–so you can really get a taste of the whole Southside experience!
This year’s “Spring on Fourth! What’s on Third?” chili contest, features entries ranging from mild, spicy, five-alarm chili to vegetarian versions of the dish. Chili Tasting Passports will primarily be sold online, (only a small number will be available for day of purchase) so buy in advanced! Tasting will be from 12:00-2:00 pm and there are 10 tastings to a passport. There are teams of judges that are going to be tasting ALL of the chili. But we want your opinion, too. The Ballot is for the winner’s of the People’s Choice. Rank your top three on the ballot which will be printed on the back of the map) and submit it Embassy Bank tent, located on the corner of Third and New Streets. They will be collected by 3 PM.
Parking:
Parking in South Bethlehem is plentiful in two garages: one at Riverport and the other off Morton street, (across from Tulum and next to Campus Square). There are Municipal lots between Mechanic and 3rd streets, and others near Lehigh University. Street parking is also available. The lot just to the east of the Taylor Family Gas Station on 3rd street will be CLOSED for Secured Bicycle parking.
Be Gentle with Your Neighbor
Please be mindful of the increased pedestrian traffic in South Bethlehem – especially as there will be large number of families with small children out and about and multiple city wide events taking place. There are so many volunteers that have helped plan and run the event. The cost of the passports helps cover costs of renting equipment and promoting the event, and paying artists to bring the spirit of joy to all of us. Everyone can help by keeping an eye on trash and on each other. A community is as good as its people. And remember, children learn how to treat other people by watching grown ups.