MEDIA ALERT: Mayfair Festival of the Arts Returns for a Weekend of Creativity and Community

For more information contact: Skye Cruz, skye.cruz@cedarcrest.edu

Allentown, PA (05/13/2025) — For 30+ years, Mayfair Festival of the Arts has been a staple of the Lehigh Valley, and this year is no exception. Cedar Crest College's Mayfair will take place on the school's campus on Memorial Day weekend Friday, May 23 through Sunday, May 25, 2025. The weekend-long festival boasts an impressive lineup of art, crafts, food, music, and live performances. This community event is designed to be accessible for everyone. As such, admission is free, parking is available on site at no charge, and all festival vendor offerings will be cashless this year.

Each day offers fun activities, great food & beverage, and artisan craft vendors. In addition, the following entertainment events are scheduled:

Friday, May 23

4 p.m. Rogue Diplomats
6 p.m. Kristen Morgenstern
7 p.m. The Weekenders

Saturday, May 24

12 p.m. The Large Flower Heads
2 p.m. Stacy Gabel
3:30 p.m. Erin Kelly Band
5:30 p.m. Melody Cruz
7 p.m. Go Go Gadjet

Sunday, May 25

12 p.m. Jimmy and the Parrots
2 p.m. Kendal Conrad
3:30 p.m. The Wonton Soups
5:30 p.m. Tim Harakal
7 p.m. Philadelphia Funk Authority
9 p.m. Drone Show

This year's festival will feature a brand-new addition to the Mayfair lineup, a Drone Show. Guests will look to the sky as illuminated drones create bold, high-impact visuals. It's a showstopping end to the festival-and one not to be missed.

Food and beverage options range from savory to sweet, featuring options from Greek Street, The Udder Bar, Franklin Hill Vineyards, Bananarama, and more.

Since 2018, Mayfair has been organized and championed by Cedar Crest College, solidifying its place as a beloved community event. All proceeds from Mayfair directly benefit Cedar Crest College students through the Cedar Crest Fund, making it a celebration with purpose.

For more information, please visit https://mayfair.cedarcrest.edu/.

2025 Festival Hours:

Friday, May 23, 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Saturday, May 24, Noon - 10 p.m.
Sunday, May 25, Noon - 10 p.m.

About Cedar Crest College

Cedar Crest College has been empowering women to smash glass ceilings and achieve their educational goals since 1867. Today, the College continues to open the doors to opportunities for its diverse student body, both in the undergraduate women's college and in the co-ed School of Adult and Graduate Education. Located in Allentown, Pa., Cedar Crest is ranked by U.S. News & World Report's 2024-2025 Best College Rankings as #13 in Social Mobility and is among the top 100 colleges and universities in the region.