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ArtsQuest announces third annual One Earth ReggaeFest

ArtsQuest has announced the return of One Earth ReggaeFest for its third year.

One Earth ReggaeFest, a free festival celebrating reggae music and good vibes, will take place on July 6 at the Levitt Pavillion, Air Products Town Square, the Williams Brew Stage at Palette & Pour and along 1st Street from noon to midnight. This event is in partnership with Movement Moves Media, Space Kamp, Rebel Sounds Rising, and presented by Promise Neighborhoods of the Lehigh Valley.

“One Earth ReggaeFest has quickly grown into a signature event, advancing SteelStacks’ mission of a gathering place for the whole community” said Patrick Brogan, Chief Programming Officer at ArtsQuest. “The consciousness of the music and culture speaks to equality, positivity and good vibes as the music moves people - literally and figuratively - all day and night here each year.”

Notable headliners this year include Long Beach Dub Allstars; SunDub; Delroy “Pele” Hamilton and Mighty Mystic.

ReggaeFest goers will also enjoy performances from:

• Cheezy And The Crackers

• Cultivated Mind

• Elephants Dancing

• The Tabernacle

• Space Kamp with Trouble City All-Stars

• Sound Off

• Ras Jem & Unity Vibration

• DJ Menace

• Marrissa Joy

• Jincho El Rustico

• Solid Ground Entertainment

New this year will be a Drum Circle activity taking place on the Levitt lawn from 1:55 to 2:30 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend and participate so feel free to bring along a drum, shaker or fun instrument to get into the groove. The Drum Circle will be led by Ras Mykl of RootSetters.

“One Earth Reggae festival was the highlight of festivals Mighty Mystic played last summer,” said Marc Deutsch, Agent of Mighty Mystic at Nice Shot Entertainment. “We look forward to having him play again at the festival this year!”

There we be a variety of food and artisan/retail vendors at the festival, including: Cubano X-Press, D&S Caribbean Kitchen, Island Noodles, Kona Ice of Allentown, Kou Kitchen, Movement Moves Media, Slabs and Crabs, The Taste Smokers, The Udder Bar and Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee of Lehigh Co.

Artisan/Retail vendors include: Isasuma Art, Beauty by Monette, Taryn’s Treasures, The Homegrown Poconos CBD, Sage Advice Candle Co., LuvLee Creations & More, Evita Ink, Kitty Couture, 420 Survival Enterprises, 22 Peppers and Jewels by Nicol Marie.

Retail/artisan vendor spots are still available for the festival. Contact vendors@artsquest.org to apply.

For more information visit SteelStacks.org.

People enjoy the 2022 One Earth ReggaeFest at SteelStacks in Bethlehem. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO