Bethlehem Harvest Fest 2025 in Pictures

Posted On October 13, 2025 By lvwithlove In Blog /

Historic Downtown Bethlehem was full of fall spirit during this year’s Harvest Fest, held on Saturday, October 11. Families and friends filled Main and Broad Streets for an afternoon of cozy autumn flavors, live music, and local shopping.

This year’s event featured two tasting trails, Sweet and Savory, each with 12 delicious stops from local favorites such as Franklin Hill Vineyards, The Melting Pot of Bethlehem, Kaleidoscope Collective, and McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub. From pumpkin-spiced treats to hearty seasonal bites, there was something for everyone to enjoy.

Tea with Ty: Exploring the Heart of Downtown Bethlehem

Posted On October 6, 2025 By lvwithlove In Blog /

If you’ve spent time in Historic Downtown Bethlehem, chances are you’ve seen Ty Versocki out and about! As manager of the Downtown Bethlehem Association, Ty has been visiting shops, restaurants, and organizations for the ongoing video series Tea with Ty, giving viewers an inside look at the people and stories that make downtown special.

From conversations with Knobs ‘N Knockers to tours of Hand Cut Crystal, The Bethlehem Food Co-Op, and Franklin Hill Vineyards, Ty shares a slice of life from every corner of the city. The series also spotlights local favorites like Bethlehem Brew Works, The Melting Pot, and Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop, showing how each contributes to Bethlehem’s creative and welcoming downtown community.

Tammy Wendling | Downtown Bethlehem Association | COVID through Christmas

Posted On November 29, 2020 By lvwithlove In / 1 No Comments

On this episode, we speak with Tammy Wendling, Downtown Bethlehem Assoication Manager, on how she’s been navigating marketing since March.

Tammy and I do our fair share of work together, so this is a great conversation about some marketing ideas we’ve worked on in recent months. We chat about the Scarecrow Contest that … scared up some media coverage (sorry.) And we get into the upcoming Gingerbread Games!

Be sure to check out GetDowntownBethlehem.com for more information on what we’ve talked about in this episode

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Downtown Bethlehem Association Hosts a Virtual Game Show to Stay Connected with Supporters

Posted On April 10, 2020 By lvwithlove In Blog / No Comments

HISTORIC DOWNTOWN BETHLEHEM, PA – Sunday, April 12th, Game #2 of “Downtown Bethlehem Duel” will be aired at 7:00 PM on the Heart of Bethlehem Facebook page. The Duel is a virtual game of “families made up of Downtown Bethlehem business owners, employees, volunteers and non-profit organizations, working together in teams of five, to answer a series of popular-opinion questions, both random and about Historic Downtown Bethlehem. It is their intent that winning teams will proceed to the semi-finals, and then to a final showdown. The overall winning team will receive bragging rights, and an advertising benefits package from the Association.