The West End World of Food Festival Debuts Today in Allentown

The West End World of Food Festival will makes its debut today, September 19, 2015 from 11:00 am to 11:00 pm in Allentown's West End Theatre District. The festival is an outgrowth of the West End Oktoberfest that the West End Alliance programmed for the past 6 years.

The Festival will be held on 19th street between Tilghman and Liberty streets in Allentown's West End Theatre District.

The West End Alliance, which will host the event, is planning a day-long, family-friendly activity featuring a diverse selection of food, entertainment, vendors and community organizations - spread out over the 19th Street core of the West End Theatre District.

"The World of Food Festival has something for everyone -- music, artisans, craft vendors, children's activities, beer and a wide variety of food to sample," said Scott Smith, chairman of the Festival. "Join us for lunch, dinner, the whole day or a few hours in the West End."

The School of Rock - Lehigh Valley, which recently relocated to the neighborhood, will be the first of the featured bands at 11:00 am. Additional bands will play until 10:00 pm including Yancarlos Sanchez, Lily and Winston, The Trophy Husbands, Scott Marshalls Highway, and James Supra with Sarah Ayers.

The focus of the festival, however, is on food. Among the food vendors who are scheduled to be present at the event are The Taza Truck, MAD Sandwiches, Taste of Mediterranean, Monty's Hotdogs, Take-A Taco, Theo's Gyros, Grandma's Apple Dumplings and Red Rooster Roasted Corn. Along with the fabulous food, microbrew beer will be available for purchase.

Family activities will also be available. Lafayette Ambassador Bank will host a children's craft area, the Lehigh Valley Zoo will bring animals for a show that is sponsored by Susan Bella Jewelry. Children may also stop by and have their caricature drawn by artist Matty Geez.

The event will also feature several vendors including Heaven's Honey, Let's Steep Tea, Schmidt's Furniture Design and many more.

As an organization dedicated to promoting the West End of Allentown as a local residential neighborhood center, the West End Alliance will entertain adults and children with a day of live music, activities and food from around the world.

Proceeds from the event benefit the West End Alliance, which uses the funds for West End Theatre District beautification, marketing and collaboration.

For more information or to become a vendor, contact Scott Smith at (610) 351-4994 or Info@westendworldoffoodfestival.com, or go to www.westendworldoffoodfestival.com.

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