Fall Into Fun! Lehigh Valley Fall Festival Guide

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Lehigh Valley Fall Festival Guide 2018

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From the Publisher Welcome to The Irregular’s newest endeavor, Fall Into Fun! The Lehigh Valley Fall Festival Guide. The Lehigh Valley has experienced rapid growth over the past few years and people new to the area may not be familiar with all the fall fun that is to be had. Fall is an especially beautiful and eventful time in this area, so we thought: why not publish a guide highlighting the fun fall festivals and events? From Bacon Fest in Easton to the storied football rivalries of Lehigh/ Lafayette and Easton/Phillipsburg, the Lehigh Valley is nationally recognized for drawing some crowds!

Please enjoy this free publication filled with interviews and articles related to the events, people and environment that make fall so special in our area. The 2018 Lehigh Valley Fall Festival Guide has something for everyone who is looking to enjoy the season.

Much gratitude to our advertisers and those who were kind enough to grant us interviews and share their thoughts about fall fun in the Lehigh Valley.

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On Our Cover Our cover photo is a beautiful overhead view of Easton, Pennsylvania’s Centre Square during PA Bacon Fest 2017 showing vibrant fall foliage and Lafayette College in the background.

The photo was taken by Elizabeth Judge Wyant of Easton, Pennsylvania and was provided courtesy of PA Bacon Fest.

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Angelo’s Restaurant ........... 4 Arachno Showbia .............. 2 Colonial Pizza ..................... 7 Digital Cloud Company ......16 Easton House of Jerky ....... 12 Four Sisters Winery ............. 3 Jamie Brotzman, LMT, LE .... 5 Kaplans ............................ 4 Kirk Wagner ............................. 7 Klein Farms ........................ 9 Mackey’s Orchard ................ 3 Marishka ............................ 6 Palmer Nursery ............... 11 State Theatre .................... 9 The Farm In Harmony ...... 11 Traugers ................................. 13 Von Thun Farms ................ 2

Pride in Their Cities ........ 5 BooFest ........................ 6 Farms & Family Fun ........ 8 Halloween Parades ...... 9 A Sizzling Good Time ..... 10 Festive Football ............ 12 The Rivalry .................... 14 Halloween Haunt & Events ........................ 15 Fall Festivals ................. 15

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The Lehigh Valley Fall Festival Guide 2018 Lydia E. Bruneo Dawn Ouellette Nixon Publishers Lydia E. Bruneo Editor Michelle L Corby Creative Director Reach us at: PO Box 85, Easton, PA 18044 610-258-4330 bruneo1776@aol.com facebook.com/theirregularnewspaper Our next issue will be the Lehigh Valley Christmas Book. Look for it in late November 2018. © Bruneo Publishing, LLC. All rights reserved.

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PRIDE IN THEIR CITIES Being a mayor is no small task, and seeing your merchants, business groups, non-profit organizations and citizens join together to plan and organize successful festivals, events and ongoing traditions that bring in visitors from far and wide, strengthen the community and provide economic growth to the area, evokes a great sense of pride. The Mayors of Bethlehem and Easton shared their thoughts with us regarding Fall festival season in the Lehigh Valley as well as their feelings about November’s traditional football rivalries.

Mayor Robert Donchez - City of Bethlehem: All events held in the City of Bethlehem are important. They are an opportunity to showcase Bethlehem: our community, our restaurants, our retail establishments and our arts and historic districts. Musikfest, the country’s largest free music festival, brings over 1 million people to the city every August … In September, Bethlehem hosts Celtic Classic Highland Games & Festival, which hosts the U.S National Highland Games Championship … This fall themed event brings more than 250,000 people to the City. The Lehigh/Lafayette football game is a friendly rivalry that dates back 154 years. Every year, families fill the stands with Lehigh brown and Lafayette maroon for this infamous game. A staple of the fall season is the annual Bethlehem Halloween Parade. For 97 years, the parade has drawn families and costumed children to watch over 15 bands, 13 elementary schools, scouting and marching groups, and many impressive floats, making their way along the parade route. These events are another reason that the City of Bethlehem is a great place to live, work and play.

Mayor Salvatore J. Panto, Jr. - City of Easton: I enjoy the fact that people come from far and wide and see the wonderful positive changes taking place in our City. All of our festivals are important but the Fall ones deal with food which is always a hit with the public. First and foremost I enjoy the people and seeing people that I haven’t seen in some time, and meeting new people. The Lafayette/ Lehigh football rivalry is difficult for me; I have a graduate degree from Lehigh, but I always root for Lafayette. The Easton/Phillipsburg [Thanksgiving Day] rivalry is the best. I have friends on both sides of the river and it brings us together in a competitive manner, but it is only a river that separates our communities.

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Halloween Fun for All at BooFest

by Dawn Ouellette Nixon photos courtesy of Lehigh Valley Business Group BooFest is a one of kind event in the Lehigh Valley. This spectacular (and free!) trick or treat experience is designed for fami-

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lies with special needs children and adults to come out and enjoy Halloween activities designed with them in mind. Boo Fest is not just for those with special needs however, the general public can also join in the excitement

and share in this family fun and safe event. This year’s BooFest takes place from 10am to 3pm on October 20 at Liberty High School in Bethlehem.

BooFest is a fundraiser of the Lehigh Valley Business Group (LVBG)

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which is an all volunteer organization that works to help those in need in the Lehigh Valley through partnering with other nonprofits. BooFest itself raises funds that support the LV H.O.P.E. room, Santa’s Secret Midnight Mission, Project Keep Warm and others in our community.

Activities offered at BooFest include various children’s crafts & game sections, a vendor trick or treat alley which is a major hit for everyone, local live entertainment, food & beverages, music, dancing, a pumpkin patch, a touch a truck section, a children’s costume contest, pet and animal rescue groups, a raffle table, pony & carriage rides, a health & wellness section, an arts and crafts section, and more only at BooFest.

For Kevin Cope, founder and CEO of the Lehigh Valley Business Group, BooFest is a labor of love.

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BOOFEST He noticed there were no public events for those with special needs to come and trick or treat and he set out to change that, creating an event that bridges the gap between the general public and those with special needs, making a great day for everyone.

“I look forward to seeing the kids come in their costumes every year,” says Kevin, “to seeing the

families engage with their community. It gives you a warm feeling when the parents come up to you at the event and say thank you. The smiles on the faces of their children are the reward for me. It’s really all about the children.

Many of the vendors enjoy getting dressed up for BooFest! LVBG is still looking for vendors and raffle item donations for this year’s BooFest. Any-

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one interested can contact LVBG at Boofest@ lvbg.org. For more in-

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FARMS AND FAMILY FUN New Jersey

Pennsylvania

The Farm In Harmony Corn Maze in Purple Heart shape/ Military Theme, farm shoppe Corn Maze open Wed. thru Sun 11am-6pm 231 Brainards Road in Harmony 908-386-2925 thefarminharmony.com

Bear Rock Junction Mini golf, go-karts, dairy bar, corn maze, hayrides Fri. 5-9pm, Sat & Sun. 12-9pm 8181 Route 309 in New Tripoli 610-298-8888 bearrockjunction.com

Mackey’s Orchard Farm Stand open 7 days a week 9am6pm, pick your own apples Sat. & Sun. 10am-4pm, ice cream available Sat. & Sun. 12-9pm thru Oct. 28 284 County Road 519 in Belvidere Alternate GPS address: 284 South Bridgeville Rd. 908-475-1507 mackeysorchard.com VonThun Farms Washington Hayrides, corn maze, farm animals, pedal karts, straw maze, inflatable moon bounce, pumpkin bowling and more Tues. thru Fri. 10am-6pm, Sat. & Sun. 9am-6pm (farm market, corn maze, pumpkin patch open daily; fall harvest activities weekends only 10am-5pm thru Oct. 28) 438 Route 57 West in Washington 732-986-6816 vonthunfarms.com/washington/fall-fun

Bobwhite Acres Pumpkin patch, pick your own apples Tues. thru Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. 12-4pm 3879 East Mill Hill Rd. in Coopersburg 215-679-7756 bobwhiteacres.com Grim’s Orchard & Family Farms Fall Festival and Haunted Orchard & Corn Maze Daily 10am-6pm 9941 Schantz Rd. in Breinigsville 610-841-1417 grimsorchard.com Hausman Fruit Farm and Bakery Pumpkin patch, hayrides, corn maze, scarecrow making, apple cider Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 11am-4pm 2824 Limeport Pike in Coopersburg 267-980-3409 hausmanfruitfarm.com Hellerick’s Family Farm Pumpkin patch, hayrides, corn maze, goat yoga, aerial adventures Mon. thru Fri. 10am-6pm, Sat. & Sun. 10am-10pm 5500 North Easton Rd. (Route 611) in Plumsteadville 215-766-8388, hellericksfamilyfarm.com Juniperdale Farms & The Produce Crib Pumpkin patch, hayrides, petting zoo, kiddie play yard Mon. thru Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun. 10am5pm (hayrides weekends only thru Oct. 28) 1015 Browntown Rd. in Nazareth 610-217-7203, facebook.com/Efulmer55

Klein Farms Pumpkin Patch, hayrides, corn maze, ice cream stand, farm store, playground, animals to visit Mon. thru Sun. 8am-8pm (hayrides weekends only thru Oct. 28) 410 Klein Rd. in Easton Pumpkins at Klein Farms in Easton, PA. 610-253-8942, kleinfarms.com courtesy of Klein Farms

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Mazezilla at Klingel’s Farm 11-acre corn maze, produce stand, wagon rides, pumpkin launch, barnyard animals Fri. & Sat. 11am-10pm, Sun. 11am-8pm thru Nov. 4 (Nov. 4, 11am-5pm) 415 Route 115 in Saylorsburg 570-402-7378, mazezilla.com Miller’s Egg Ranch Corn maze and pumpkin patch Mon. thru Fri. 7:30am-6pm, Sat. 8am-3pm 96 Mt. Bethel Hwy. in Bangor 610-588-4204, facebook.com/MillersEggRanch Raub’s Farm Market Pumpkins, hayrides, gourds and fall decorations Sun. thru Thur. 9am-8pm, Fri. & Sat. 9am-10pm (hayrides till 8pm Fri. & Sat.) 1459 Tatamy Rd. in Easton 610-253-1419, raubsfarmmarket.com Seiple Farms Corn maze, farm animals, hayrides, pumpkin patch Fri. (Oct. 12 & 19 only) 12-6pm, Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun. 11am-6pm thru Oct. 28 5761 Nor Bath Blvd in Bath 610-837-0847, seiplefarms.com Strawberry Acres Pick your own pumpkins and fruits and fall family activities Mon. thru Sun. 10am-6pm (fall family activities weekends only thru Oct. 28) 1767 Clearview Rd. in Coplay 610-440-4305, strawberryacres.com Trauger’s Farm Market Horse and carriage rides, farm stand Mon. thru Fri. 9am-6pm, Sat. 9am-5pm (carriage rides weekends only thru Oct. 28) 370 Island Rd. in Kintnersville 610-847-5702, traugersfarm.com Trick-or-Treat Pumpkin Train Rides Oct. 20, 21, 27 & 28 Allentown & Auburn Railroad 232 Railroad St. in Kutztown 570-778-7531, allentownandauburn.com Unangst Tree Farm Pumpkin Patch, hayrides, corn maze, petting zoo, corn building, snack market Mon. thru Fri. 12-5pm, Sat. & Sun. 11am-6pm (large maze & concession not open Mon.-Fri.) 7317 Bethlehem-Bath Pike in Bath 610-837-7531, unangst-treefarm.com

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HALLOWEEN PARADES October 14: Allentown Halloween Parade - Starts at 2pm at 17th and Chew Streets to Hamilton Street ending at 9th Street.

October 16: Coplay Halloween Parade - Starts at 7pm at 9th and Chestnut Streets ending at the Coplay Saengerbund on S. 5th Street.

October 17: Catasauqua Halloween Parade Starts at 7pm at 14th and Race Streets ending at the North Catasauqua Park and Playground on Grove Street.

October 18: ack Frost Halloween Parade (Northampton) - Starts at 7pm at the corner of Smith and Laubach Streets up Laubach to 19th Street to Main Street ending at t Lerchenmiller Drive.

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October 20: Emmaus Halloween Parade - Starts at 7:30pm at Chestnut Street to S. 10th Street to Broad Street to S. 7th Street to Minor Street to Kline’s Lane to E. Main Street ending at State Avenue.

October 20: Nazareth Halloween Parade - Starts at 1pm at Belvidere and Liberty Streets to Main Street to the circle to E. Center Street ending at Nazareth Area High School.

October 21: Hellertown-Saucon Valley Spirit Parade and 4-County Fireman’s Parade - Starts at 2pm at Walnut Street to Main Street to Water Street to Rentzheimer Street to Durham Street ending at Constitution Avenue.

October 23: Bath Volunteer Fire Department and Ambulance Corp Halloween Parade - Starts at 7pm at the intersection of Broad and E. Main Streets down E. Main Street to Chestnut Street ending at Firefighters Park on E. Main Street.

October 28: Easton/Philipsburg Halloween Parade - Starts at 3pm at McKeen Street in Phillipsburg, NJ to S. Main Street across the Free Bridge up Northampton Street in Easton, PA ending in Centre Square.

October 28: Bethlehem Halloween Parade - Starts at 2pm at the Rose Garden on 8th Avenue to Broad Street to Main Street ending at Sand Island.

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A SIZZLING GOOD TIME!

Celebrate Bacon in Easton, Pennsylvania at PA Bacon Fest

by Dawn Ouellette Nixon PA Bacon Fest is a nationally known and family friendly festival centered around one of America’s favorite breakfast foods, bacon. Over the course of one early November weekend, all things bacon in food, fun and activities surround Centre Square in beautiful historic downtown Easton, Pennsylvania.

This year’s festival is expected to attract over 90K attendees from all over the country.

Bacon Fest is a fundraiser for the Greater Easton Development Partnership (GEDP), a non-profit focused on Easton’s economic well-being and cultural vibrancy.

Marcy McKinney is Manager of Special Events and Promotions for the GEDP and she spoke with us about the world class event that takes place on November 3rd and 4th this year.

“There is so much to do at Bacon Fest,” says Marcy, “from non-stop live music on four music stages, contests, children’s activities and of course, there is lots of bacon!”

Marcy came on board with the GEDP in late August, and has been busy planning and implementing the many facets of this year’s PA Bacon Fest ever since. “My typical day involves management of many conversations and projects within the festival,” she remarks. “There are many moving parts to an event of this size and communication is key.”

Of course, not everything can be determined ahead of time, like the weather. “Mother Nature has her own agenda,” laughs Marcy. “We prepare for rain and cold weather. Our job is to make sure it all moves forward and that all visitors and festival goers have a good time.”

PA Bacon Fest began as the brainchild of Megan McBride, Director of Eastons’ Market District. She was brainstorming

with some co-workers about a food festival for the Farmers’ Market and thought “What about a Bacon Fest?” and so it began. Megan and her team put the festival together in just two months and were taken aback by the popularity. “It was like a Woodstock moment”, comments Marcy. “That first year 10,000 people showed up which was a lot more than they expected for a community event. It has since grown to an attendance of 80,000.”

This year’s festival features a multitude of food vendors, bacon & beer tastings, activities including a bacon eating contest, a hog calling contest, mascot races, a Bacon 5k and live music all day.

Marcy believes Easton is the perfect home for an festival like this. “Centre Square is a natural public gathering space,” she expresses. “And more broadly Easton is a confluence of people and pathways. The Delaware and Lehigh Rivers come together, we are the county seat of Northampton County, and we host folk’s visiting our museums, the Crayola Experience, the State Theatre, and Lafayette College.”

Of course, an event of this magnitude doesn’t work without the contributions of many people. “We are lucky to have such great community support,” says Marcy.

“The city of Easton, the Mayor’s office, the fire department and the police, all PA Bacon Fest 2017 are key to the success of PA Ba- photo by katjakruppephotogracon Fest. In addition, over 150 phy, courtesy of PA Bacon Fest

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Celebrate Bacon in Easton, Pennsylvania at PA Bacon Fest volunteers donate their time and effort. It really is a community project.”

When asked why she thinks bacon is so popular, Marcy replied that “bacon crosses a culinary divide, and can accompany all kinds of foods from savory to sweet. Its’ smell draws you in, and it represents a true comfort food for many.”

Some of the bacon-centric food you will find at this Grins & Grins at year’s PA Bacon Fest inPA Bacon Fest 2017 cludes bacon BBQ, candied photo by Colin K. Gregory pork belly, bacon empanadas, honey glazed bacon sticky buns, and maple bacon waffles to name just a few delicious treats.

Thanks to the efforts of Marcy McKinney, the Greater Easton Development Partnership, a team of dedicated volunteers, and an entire community of love and support, this year’s PA Bacon Fest promises to be one for the ages.

“Bacon Fest has become a tradition for many,” says Marcy.

“The reach of this event is phenomenal. There is nothing I’m not looking forward to about it. Bacon Fest really does have something for everyone.”

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FESTIVE FOOTBALL

The annual Easton P’burg football game is a Thanksgiving tradition article and photos by Dawn Ouellette Nixon Since 1905, the Easton Area High School and Phillipsburg High School football teams have faced off on Thanksgiving day in one of the oldest high school football rivalries in the nation. Separated by the Delaware river and years of individual community pride, the two towns come together on each chilly thanksgiving morning to cheer on their hometown team at Lafayette College’s Fisher Field in Easton, Pennsylvania.

We sat down to talk with Easton High School’s Head Football Coach Jeff Braido, and Phillipsburg High School’s Head Football Coach Frank Duffy, both graduates of the high school’s they coach for, about the storied turkey day game tradition.

Coach Jeff Braido, Easton Area High School: What are your favorite things to do in the area outside of football in the Fall season?

The only thing I do in the fall is football. If I’m not with our team, I’m watching another team play football. But I also like to go to the drive-in on a Saturday night with the kids. Or we like to go out downtown in Easton for dinner, it’s beautiful down there. But I’m usually too tired to do anything outside of football.

How many Easton/Phillipsburg Thanksgiving Day games have you coached in?

I’ve been coaching since 1993, so this is my 26th year coaching and second as Head Coach. I also played in the game for 3 years. I graduated from Easton in 1988.

What new pressures have you put on yourself as Head Coach?

Now, everything is on me. I don’t care if it is offense, or defense or what specific role, it’s all on me.

What is your personal record as a player in the Easton/ P’burg game?

2 and 1. Lost my Senior year.

You have no idea what it’s like if you have never been to a game. You’ll understand if you go to a game. It’s just something that is so ingrained in our communities. People who aren’t from around here think we are nuts for playing on Thanksgiving and then playing in a playoff game three days

Easton Area High School Football Coach Jeff Braido

later. They don’t get that the Thanksgiving Day game to these kids and this community is so much more. Listen, I hope we win a state championship but am I gonna be the guy who gives up the Thanksgiving Day game? No, it just means so much to everyone.

When they finally make a movie out of the Easton/Phillipsburg rivalry, who plays you?

Who plays me? It’s gotta be somebody who is a little off. I’m sure if I ask some of the guys I coach with or who are in the trainer’s room, they will have an answer for ya. (Heads out to ask the guys in the trainer’s room). Kevin James, the guys say Kevin James. My wife says Matthew McConaughey.

In a game like this and in a school of this size, there are a lot of people behind the scenes who go uncredited. If you could thank an unsung hero, who makes this happen, who would it be?

I would probably thank the superintendent because they let us do all kinds of things that normally people don’t get to do.

Have you seen the bonfire? It’s the biggest bonfire you will ever see. To be able to continue those traditions comes from the top. Our kids are out of school doing stuff all the time, I’m out of school….to allow us to do those things year after year starts from the top.

What are some of your favorite moments in the Thanksgiving Day game?

Walking on to that field… I walk on that field coming out of that locker room and you hear 15,000 people yelling like that, it sends shivers down my spine, it never gets old. And I know there are people who have been up on College Hill since 5am drinking, waiting for you. Last year was emotional for me, walking out on that field.

If you could change one thing about the game, what would it be?

I’m not changing anything. Not one thing. There’s a routine to it, there’s tradition. Why would you mess with the greatest Thanksgiving Day rivalry in the country. It really is the greatest rivalry in the country.

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The annual Easton P’burg football game is a Thanksgiving tradition Coach Frank Duffy, Phillipsburg High School: What are your favorite things to do in the Fall season... festivals, events, etc…?

I’m sure Coach Braido would agree that it is very challenging to find time to do anything outside of football, it’s football and if it’s not football it’s hanging out with my family, maybe watching some college football. I have a four month old and that takes up all my time.

What particular pressures does this particular game put on the head coach that is maybe different from the other games?

This is my 3rd year as head coach. There are a lot of extra curricular events we have to attend, a lot of banquets that I have to attend along with the other coaches, the superintendents, the athletic directors, pep rallies, fireworks. There is a hype around the game that you have to manage but most of all you have to get your players to manage. It’s challenging, but it’s enjoyable too. Most high school players don’t get to experience something like this.

What is your personal record as a player in the Easton/ P’burg game?

I was winless as a player. 1998 was my freshman year. 2002 was my senior year. Maybe I was bad luck because as soon as I left, they won 2 years in a row, in ‘02 and ‘03.

Phillipsburg High School Football Coach Frank Duffy

it’s like the first time you ever experienced it. You are blown away every year. Even though you know what to expect and you know how many people are going to be there, you are still blown away.

Is there a particular goosebump moment that gets you every time?

When you run out and see and hear all the people, you see the crowd showing up to watch these 15 to 18 year old kids play a game, it hits you. I’ve gone to the game as a fan, as a player, as an assistant, and as a head coach. One day I’m in the stands, and the next day I’m on the sidelines as a coach. It’s amazing.

And your record as Head Coach?

0 and 2.

Regardless of the winner, what do you want the community to take from this game?

Just how important rivalries are; it brings two communities together. It brings families together. It is a common bond that people have in the communities. It is something nice that we can be proud of, the two towns. We share a tradition.

When they finally make the movie based on this game, who plays you?

Who did Coach Braido say would play him? I’m very curious.

Ah, Kevin James, that’s good, that’s pretty good. I’ll go ahead and say Adam Sandler if he is Kevin James.

There is a whole lot more to the game than players and coaches, if you could thank an unsung hero, who would it be?

The band. The band absolutely. The cheerleaders. That morning is not what it is without the band and the cheerleaders. If they weren’t there, I think a lot of people would be surprised at how much less energy there would be. There are so many people that you can’t thank them all.

What are your favorite aspects of the game?

Every time you go to this game, as a coach or a player, it feels like the first time. That’s my favorite part. It never gets old.

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Lehigh Mountain Hawks and Lafayette Leopards inspire a neighborhood celebration in Easton, Pennsylvania

by Lydia E. Bruneo On Saturday, November 17, Easton, Pennsylvania’s College Hill will transform into a festival-esque atmosphere to celebrate the nation’s oldest college football rivalry—Lehigh University vs.

Lafayette College. The game kicks off at 12:30 PM at Lafayette’s Fisher Field.

The Lafayette Leopards and Lehigh Mountain Hawks met on the gridiron for the first time on October 25, 1884. Little did anyone know way back then that all these years later, this rivalry would be nationally known and celebrated. In November 2014, the 150th meeting of the game was played before more than 50,000 spectators at New York City’s famed Yankee Stadium and was broadcasted live on CBS Sports Network. According to Sports Illustrated, “Watching a Lehigh-Lafayette game is something you have to do once in your life.”

In addition to being the oldest rivalry in the history of American college football, the game is the longest uninterrupted annual rivalry series, marking its 122nd consecutive year this November.

The schools played each other twice per season from 1884-1901. They met three times in 1891 and did not meet in 1896, due to a player eligibility dispute between the two schools. The game has garnered so much attention, it has inspired books and a PBS television documentary nar-

Lafayette Leopard H. Eugene Harrison ready to make a pass in 1951. photo courtesy of H. Eugene Harrison

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First Meeting: Oct. 25, 1884; Easton--Lafayette 56, Lehigh 0 Last Meeting: Nov. 18, 2017; Bethlehem--Lehigh 38, Lafayette 31 Meetings Total: 153 (most in college football) Series Record: Lafayette leads, 78-70-5 Neutral Site: Lehigh won the lone neutral game of the series in Wilkes-Barre, PA on Nov. 25, 1891 (16-2) Largest Margin of Victory for Lafayette (at Easton): Nov. 18, 1944; 64-0 Largest Margin of Victory for Lehigh (at Bethlehem): Nov. 24, 1917; 78-0 Last Tie: Nov. 21, 1964, 6-6 at Easton (100th meeting) Points Scored in Series: Lafayette 2,807; Lehigh 2,343 Longest Lafayette Win Streak: 10 wins, 1919-28 Longest Lehigh Win Streak: 7 wins, 1995-2001 Current Win Streak: Lehigh- 3 wins, 2015-17 rated by Harry Kalas. On November 22, 1959, The New York Times stated: “No other teams have met more times on the football field than Lehigh and Lafayette.

The rivalry has been intense, sometimes bitter, but always one of good, hard football.” In 2006, ESPNU ranked The Rivalry No. 8 in their Top Ten College Football Rivalries. Former ESPN College Gameday Host Chris Fowler has stated, “Lafayette-Lehigh is a rivalry that truly transcends time. It’s pure. Players are motivated by the love of the game and perhaps the hatred of their rivals.”

I had the pleasure of speaking with former Lafayette Leopard, H. Eugene Harrison. The 86 year-old resident of Hanover Township was a quarterback for Lafayette College’s Leopards from 1951-53. He was no stranger to rivalries, having played varsity football

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for Phillipsburg High School, which is known for its annual rivalry game against Easton High School. “Tradition is really what it is all about,” remarks Mr. Harrison. “As soon as we got on campus as freshman, we were given I.D. tags that said ‘Beat Lehigh’.” Freshman also received little maroon beanies and a maroon tie. The students would pin their I.D. to the tie and were expected to wear these items until game time. When asked what his most memorable moment was… “Beating Lehigh!” It was his senior year, 1953, and the only win for Lafayette during his four years in college. The score was 33-13. Mr. Harrison proudly cheered on his team at Yankee Stadium in 2014 for the 150th meeting where he again was able to enjoy a win, and he will be cheering Lafayette on this year in hopes of another win! call 610-258-4330 to advertise

FALL FESTIVALS! Oktoberfest 2018 Oct. 12-14, Fri. 5-10pm, Sat. 12-10pm, Sun. 12-6pm ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks 101 Founders Way in Bethlehem, PA 610-332-1300, steelstacks.org Easton PA VegFest Oct. 13, 11am-7pm Llantrisant Retreat & Wellness Center 336 Bushkill St. in Tatamy, PA EastonPaVegFest@gmail.com, eastonpavegfest.com

Phillipsburg Pork Roll Palooza II Oct. 13, 11am-8pm Riverside Way, 7 Union Sq. in Phillipsburg, NJ info@porkrollpalooza.org, porkrollpalooza.org

Easton Food Truck Festival Oct. 21, 12-6pm Scott Park, Larry Holmes Dr. in Easton, PA glvmfa@gmailcom, facebook.com/ events/233533207369966

Lehigh Valley BooFest Oct. 20, 10am-3pm 1115 Linden St. in Bethlehem, PA (Liberty High School) boofest@lvbg.org, BooFest.org

Market Faire & Rendezvous Oct. 27-28, Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. 10am-3pm Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center, 400 Belfast Rd. in Nazareth, PA 610-746-2801, jacobsburghistory.com

PA Bacon Fest Nov. 3-4, 10am-6pm Downtown Easton, PA 610-250-6533, pabaconfest.com

HALLOWEEN HAUNTS & EVENTS

(please call or check websites for exact dates/times & fees) New Jersey:

Pennsylvania:

Bane Escape Room/Bane Haunted House Haunted House Wed.-Sun. (times vary) thru Nov. 3 630 W. Mount Pleasant Ave. in Livingston 973-533-0951 banehauntedhouse.com

Ad-Kent Thomas Jeffrey Ghost Tours Fri. & Sat. 8pm thru Oct. 31, Sat. 8pm thru Nov. 17 Main and Ferry Sts. in New Hope 215-348-1598, ghosttoursofnewhope.com

Farm Of Horrors Four attractions at various times thru Nov. 3 1051 Flemington Whitehouse Rd. in Flemington 908-782-2705, farmofhorrors.com

After Dark: Costume Bash Oct. 27, 6-9pm Sigal Museum (NCHGS) 342 Northampton St. in Easton 610-253-1222 sigalmuseum.org

The Red Mill Museum Village Haunted Events Various dates/times thru Oct. 27 56 Main St. in Clinton 908-735-4101, theredmill.org Scare Farm Fri.-Sun. (times vary) thru Oct. 28 120 South Branch Rd. in Hillsborough 908-371-COWS (2697), scarefarm.com

East Bangor Vol. Fire Co. Haunted School House Sat. 7-11pm thru Oct. 27 30 E. Central Ave. in East Bangor 610-588-5996, facebook.com/East-BangorVol-Fire-Co-Haunted-SchoolHouse-1560958480790893 Halls Of Horror Fri. & Sat. nights 7-11pm thru Oct. 27 320 Delaware Ave. in Palmerton horror@ptd.net, hallsofhorror.net

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Haunted Parkway Hayride Fri. & Sat. nights 7-11pm thru Oct. 27 Whitehall Parkway, 4689 S. Church St. in Whitehall 610-437-5524 x 226, whitehalltownshipfire.org/ hauntedparkway.html Haunted Hugh Moore Park Oct. 19, 20, 26 & 27, 6-9pm National Canal Museum 2750 Hugh Moore Park Rd. in Easton 610-923-3548 x221, canals.org Historic Haunts of Downtown Bethlehem Ghost Tours Fri. & Sat. 6, 6:30, 7, 7:30 & 8pm thru Oct. 27 Moravian Book Shop 428 Main St. in Bethlehem 610-866-5481, moravian.edu/bookshop Hotel of Horror Fri.-Sun. (times vary) thru Nov. 3 Cherry Valley Rd., Saylorsburg, PA 18353 570-992-3278, hotelofhorror.com Jack-O-Lantern Lane Various days/times thru Nov. 4 DaVinci Science Center 3145 Hamilton Blvd. Bypass in Allentown 484-664-1002,

Lehigh Valley Fall Festival Guide 2018

davincisciencecenter.org/jacko-lantern-lane Lehigh Valley Screampark Variety of haunted attractions Fri.-Sun. (times vary) thru Nov. 3 7209 Kernsville Rd. in Orefield 610-395-4373, lehighvalleyzombies.com Spooky Days on the Farm Oct. 26, 5-8pm, Oct. 27, 1-8pm, Oct. 28, 1-5pm Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm 347 Quiet Valley Rd. in Stroudsburg 570-992-6161, quietvalley.org Spooky Lantern-Led Historic Nazareth Walking Tour Oct. 27, 7, 7:30 & 8:15pm Moravian Historical Society 214 E. Center St. in Nazareth 610-759-5070, moravianhistory.org Waldorf Estate of FEAR Variety of haunted attractions Fri. & Sat. 7-11pm thru Oct. 27 6325 Interchange Rd. in Lehighton 610-82-HOTEL, waldorfestateoffear.com

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