Published August 16. 2024 11:04AM
BY LOU WHEELAND
Special to The Press
Main Street in Kutztown was filled with area residents enjoying good eats, music and camaraderie on Aug. 2 as part of Dinner on Main.
The event, hosted by the Kutztown Community Partnership, introduced visitors to the restaurants on Main Street.
Additionally, wineries, food trucks, commercial vendors joined in the celebration bringing hundreds of people to downtown Kutztown.
Local restaurants took over the 200 block of Main Street to showcase their best small menu offerings while live music entertained visitors.
Proceeds from the event will be reinvested in the downtown community for marketing, event production, environmental initiatives, and community programs.
Junior’s Grades, a four-piece rock ’n’ roll cover band entertained, and food vendors including K’town Pub, Spuds, Clover Hill Winery, Eight Oaks Farm Distillery, The Cottage Bakery and Cafe, Spanish Soul, Betty’s, Oomie Zoomie, Pop’s Malt Shoppe, and Gringos Locos Tacos satisfied the hungry.
The Strand Theatre, Kutztown, hosted a raffle featuring movie posters and passes donated by Dorney Park, Miller Symphony Hall and Chipotle.
In addition, to support the theater, there was artwork available for purchase by photographer Emma Ketterer.
Fifty percent of the proceeds will go to the Strand Renovation Project.
The Local Folk Creative Studio provided activities for everyone.
PRESS PHOTOS BY LOU WHEELANDCelina Zentner and Tonya Capizzi poured drinks for Eight Oaks Farm Distillery, New Tripoli, on Aug. 2 during Dinner on Main, Kutztown.
Amy and Brian Jennings of Kutztown wait for their cocktails at the Eight Oaks Farm Distillery stand provided by Celina Zentner at Dinner on Main, Kutztown.
Alicia and Brandon Wood of Fleetwood provided information and sold chances for events at area businesses including Dorney Park and Miller Symphony Hall Aug. 2 at Dinner on Main, Kutztown.
Just a small part of the crowd that attended Dinner on Main, Kutztown, Aug. 2.
PRESS PHOTOS BY LOU WHEELANDVisiting the Clover Hill Winery tent at Dinner on Main, Kutztown, Aug. 2 were the Soldo family from Kutztown. Richard and Desiree were joined by children Lilah, 6, George, 5, Marley. 3, and Noah, 1. Jolene Schlegel was working the counter.
