ROSE FEST 2026

Join us for the 96th Anniversary of the Historic Bethlehem Rose Garden in Bethlehem’s Rose Garden Park

Date / Time    Saturday, June 13th, 11 AM-2 PM

About the festival: Inspired by the American City Beautiful movement and founded in 1931, the Rose Garden is the floral pillar of Bethlehem’s suburban West Side, whose rapid development was made possible thanks to the automobile. Thanks to a series of grants where MANA worked with Bethlehem City, Lehigh County and the State of Pennsylvania, the Historic Rose Garden was restored in 2021and walking paths as well a other amenities–lighting, new trees, and bike racks were installed throughout Bethlehem park.

Highlights of the FEST include:  Over 500 glorious roses and perennials in bloom. The Farmers Market.  Old-fashioned spinning. Garden tours. Good food. Storytelling. Puppets and puppet making. Family games, hoop & sack races, and nature crafts.  Dance. Clowns. Fun music.

Join the fun and host a table for your business or non-profit!

Looking for ideas? Educational displays? An info table with promotional materials or coupons for your business? Or, sign on as a vendor with food, crafts, or retail products? Register before May 10 and your business name will be included on our promotional materials. (Participants must supply their own tables). There is no FEST charge to host a table, but registration is required. Donations to this great community event are welcome.

  • Email 18018mana@gmail.com with (1) Your name, (2) contact info (phone), (3) Name of your display or information table
  • Email to MANA a copy of your liability insurance for $1 million, naming the Mount Airy Neighborhood Assn its officers and volunteers as additionally insured. The certificate holder is MANA, 903 Prospect Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018

Would you like to sell merchandise or food?

  • Download the Bethlehem City vendor application and send it to 18018MANA @gmail.com
  • Include a copy of your liability insurance and if selling food the necessary health forms.
  • Email 18018mana@gmail.com with (1) Your name, (2) Name of your display (3) contact info (phone)
  • Email to MANA a copy of your liability insurance for $1 million, naming the City of Bethlehem, its officers and employees as additionally insured. The certificate holder is The City of Bethlehem, 10 East Church Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018
  • Email to MANA a copy of your liability insurance for $1 million, naming the Mount Airy Neighborhood Assn its officers and volunteers as additionally insured. The certificate holder is MANA, 903 Prospect Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018

 

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