MEDIA ALERT: Rain or shine, Mayfair is on
Allentown, PA (05/20/2026) — Checking the forecast? Don't worry about the rain-Mayfair Festival of the Arts is on-and a portion will be covered.
Main Stage performers along with the dancing and viewing area will be under a very large tent.
Artist Market Stage performers will perform as scheduled.
Our food, beverage, artist, and crafter vendors are still attending. Tables will be available under the tent so you can stay dry while enjoying offerings from our food and beverage vendors, and a portion of our artist and crafter vendors will be located inside.
Bring your umbrellas just in case and come ready to enjoy Mayfair rain or shine!
For more than 30 years, Mayfair Festival of the Arts has been a Lehigh Valley tradition. This year's festival returns to Cedar Crest College over Memorial Day weekend, May 22-24, featuring art, crafts, food, music, live performances, Franki's Fun Zone, and a bigger-and-better drone show. Admission and on-site parking are free.
The following entertainment events will continue as scheduled:
Friday, May 22
Main Stage
4-6 p.m. Rogue Diplomats
7-10 p.m. Go Go Gadjet
Artist Market Stage
6-7 p.m. Kristen Morgenstern
Saturday, May 23
Main Stage
12-2 p.m. The Large Flowerheads
3-4:30 p.m. Billy Bauer Band
5:30-7 p.m. The Wonton Soups
8-10 p.m. Steal the Sky
Artist Market Stage
2-3 p.m. Stacy Gabel
4:30-5:30 p.m. Erin Kelly
7-8 p.m. Kendal Conrad
Sunday, May 24
Main Stage
12-2 p.m. Class of '84
3:30-5:30 p.m. The Castaway Band
7-9 p.m. Philadelphia Funk Authority
Artist Market Stage
2-3 p.m. Adeline Csontos
5:30-7 p.m. Melody Cruz
The weekend will culminate in a drone show at 9 p.m. on Sunday, May 24, featuring more than 200 illuminated drones, twice as many as last year, flying twice as high and lighting up the night sky in a showstopping finale.
2026 Festival Hours:
Friday, May 22, 4-10 p.m.
Saturday, May 23, Noon-10 p.m.
Sunday, May 24, Noon-10 p.m.
Since 2018, Cedar Crest College has led Mayfair with all proceeds supporting students through the Cedar Crest Fund, making it a celebration with purpose.
For more information, please visit mayfair.cedarcrest.edu.
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 2025-2026 Best College Rankings as #16 in Social Mobility and is among the top 100 colleges and universities in the region.
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