With all the elements of a great street festival, Uptown Northampton Street Fair returns to Main Street Sept. 11. The festival is 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Main Street, between 17th and 21st streets.

Kylie Adams, assistant vice president of affiliated chambers for Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, said, “2020 forced us to reschedule last year’s event to May 2021. While our mini May festival was great and offered a light at the end of a very long, dark pandemic tunnel, Northampton has proved we are ready to be back in full force!

“The community felt the absence of our annual event last fall; it felt like a loss of a time-honored tradition, despite how understandable a change in schedule was under the circumstances. May offered a taste of what is in store for September, and we’re ready to move forward - the 11th will bring more vendors, more activities and more action for uptown,” Adams said.

The day will begin with a 9/11 remembrance ceremony, offering a moment of silence and reflection on the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks in 2001. Local Boy Scout troops, students and cadets of the Civil Air Patrol will be in attendance to assist with the ceremony.

“While we try to keep our energy and our spirits high at Chamber events, we would be remiss if we did not take a moment to share our respects of such a hallowed day in our country’s history,” said Jessica O’Donnell, executive vice president of affiliated chambers and the northern tier for GLVCC. “We’re encouraging the community to wear their patriotic colors for the day, and the Chamber will be handing out some patriotic giveaways at the Chamber booth, too.”

The festival, which will feature nearly 90 vendors and food trucks, will include rock climbing from LV Rocks, pony rides, ax throwing, two beer tents, photo opportunities with the Mario Andretti Indy race car, demonstrations from Elite Mixed Martial Arts, tours of the Roxy Theatre and live music from Kendal Conrad and Third Hand Acoustic.

After the festival, Gin Mill & Grille will be hosting an Uptown After Party 8 p.m., featuring live music from Judas Priest and Iron Maiden tribute bands. For more information, visit the event page on Facebook at facebook.com/events/924706324773061.

Festival sponsors include Horwith Trucks, Gin Mill & Grille, Koehler Brothers, Nazareth Pallet Company, Embassy Bank, KEDPlasma, Roxy Theatre, All Things Framed, Foster Jewelers, Lehigh Valley Press, Times News, Home News and BQ Basements & Concrete.