The festivities will begin at 5:30 PM on Saturday, August 15, 2026, with a panelist discussion featuring Beaufort and local arts advocates, hosted by Lehigh University Art Galleries at 420 E. Packer Ave, Bethlehem (inside Zoellner Arts Center). Following the panel, the opening reception of a curated exhibition of local artists will begin at 7:30 PM at ARCHIVE, located at 308 East 3rd Street in Bethlehem.

The festivities will conclude with a community block party on Sunday, August 16, 2026, to be hosted outside of Homebase Skateshop at 29 W 4th Street, and along Vine Street between 4th & Rink Streets, from 3:00 – 8:00 PM in Bethlehem.

The block party will feature live art demonstrations with Lucas Beaufort, hands-on community art-making in partnership with local artists from Lehigh Valley Artist Meetup, kids’ skateboarding activities and “Best Trick” skate contests with Homebase’s Push Ahead program, and music by The Nite-Liters. Food and drinks will be available to purchase from Deja Brew Coffeehouse & Deli.