Catasauqua Borough Mayor Barbara Schlegel (center) stops to chat with Lisa and Brian Hoffner, with Hoff's Kettle Corn, during Catasauqua StrEAT Fest, held April 10 along Front Street. Hoff's is a Catasauqua small business.

From left, Michael Firuta, Hayden Rinde, Jessica O'Donnell and Lauren Bertucci, with Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, are pleased with the success of this first-ever event in the borough.

PRESS PHOTOS BY BILL LEINER JR. Patrons find seats at the concert area while waiting for Third Hand Acoustic to take the stage.

Jennifer and Anthony Brocato, who operate Pies to Die for Cafe, offer pies in a cone - with or without ice cream - during the festival. Behind them is the developing Iron Works project.

Annette Pompa, proprietor of Taylor House Brewing Company, staffs the business' stand during the event.

NancyLee Marks, Devon Whitman and Melissa Brown provide healthy snacks for kids at StrEAT Fest.