See you downtown Lewisburg

By: Lynne Ragusea of the Lewisburg Downtown Partnership

There are so many reasons to visit downtown Lewisburg this summer! Come to dine, come to shop, come to enjoy the galleries and murals, and come to enjoy the many outdoor events we have planned for this season. We kicked off the summer with our Heart of Lewisburg Summer Craft Fair back in June and wrap up the summer with the Lewisburg Arts Council’s Stroll Through the Arts, October 14-21. Downtown is the heart of Lewisburg, so come feel the pulse.

The Heart of Lewisburg Summer Craft Fair brought together artisans and crafters from all over the region to showcase their unique creations. Visitors browsed a wide range of handmade items, from pottery and jewelry to woodworking and textiles. The Summer Craft Fair was a great way to kick off the summer season and support local artists and makers. If you missed this event in 2023, mark your calendars for 2024. The Fair takes place at the beginning of June during Bucknell University’s Alumni Weekend.

This year SUN Pride brought its Second Annual Pride Fest to Downtown Lewisburg on Saturday, June 17th. We had food and craft vendors as well as a packed day of live entertainment including the band GoodPaige and a family-friendly drag show.

We closed out June with the Union County Veterans parade and firework display to celebrate our veterans and the 4th of July. Get more information at http://ucveterans4thofjuly. aplos.org

From the summer solstice (June 21st) and running through August 9th the Lewisburg Arts Council hosts one of the town’s favorite events every Wednesday evening, Music in the Park! Go to www.lewisburgartscouncil.org for more information on location and rain dates.

Not to be outdone by all of the June events, on July 7th we held the Sidewalk Chalk Festival and on July 29th will be Strictly Ballet’s annual Fairy Garden Party.

Every August Downtown Lewisburg welcomes Bucknell University’s first-year students to the neighborhood by inviting them Downtown for an event we call Welcome to the Neighborhood! Students are encouraged through a scavenger hunt to visit all that the Downtown has to offer, including ways to get involved throughout the Lewisburg community.

In October, two major events take place in Downtown Lewisburg. The first is the Fall Festival with the Woolly Worm Winter Weather Prognostication on Saturday, October 7th. This event is a celebration of autumn, with food vendors, live music, and a unique twist – the woolly worm winter weather prognostication. According to local folklore, the color and bands of a woolly worm can predict the severity of the upcom- ing winter. Visitors watch as the woolly worm makes its prediction and enjoy a day of fall fun in downtown Lewisburg. To make a great event even better, unPAved of the Susquehanna River Valley holds its registration at the Fall Festival. Each year unPAved brings cycling vendors, locally guided rides, and even more food and drink to this incredible downtown Lewisburg event. unPAved of the Susquehanna River Valley is a challenging gravel bike race taking riders through the beautiful countryside and forests surrounding Lewisburg. The race is open to riders of all skill levels and is a great way to explore the scenic Susquehanna River Valley.

Wrapping up the season will be the Arts Council’s Stroll Through the Arts, October 14-21. Visitors can stroll through downtown Lewisburg viewing works of art throughout retail shops, galleries, studios, and other creative spaces. Visitors will also find live music performances, food vendors, and other artistic endeavors to enjoy.

For more information on all of these events and activities listed here please visit www.lewisburgpa.com. Check out the Happening Now tab for calendars and articles about upcoming and ongoing events and programs in downtown Lewisburg, PA. Whether you’re a local resident or a visitor, there are always entertaining events and activities to enjoy here.

See you downtown!

August