The iconic Martin on Main festival is set to return to historic downtown Nazareth on Saturday, July 26, bringing seven hours of live music, local food, craft vendors and family activities to the hometown of world-renowned
Martin Guitars
.
Running from noon to 7 p.m., the annual celebration draws more than 5,000 attendees each year to enjoy performances across two stages, both organized by the Nazareth Center for the Arts for the 2025 event.
“The Nazareth Center for the Arts is thrilled to bring all the music to this year’s Martin on Main, featuring a packed lineup filled with incredible local talent and exciting new faces you won’t want to miss,” said Jenny Swanker, president of the Nazareth Center for the Arts.
The main stage at the corner of South Main and Belvidere streets will feature Martin Guitar Forum artists throughout the day, with performances by Craig Thatcher at noon, followed by Burn Rocks, The Big Wahu, Ceviche Duo, Dina Hall Duo and The Hazmats closing out the festival from 5 to 7 p.m.
A second acoustic stage in Nazareth Circle will showcase local talent with rotating artists every half hour.
Festival-goers can set up chairs and picnic blankets in the grassy, shaded Nazareth Center Circle, with additional seating and tables available at the main stage. Adults 21 and over can enjoy beverages from Birthright Brewing, Clever Girl Winery and Easton Wine Project.
The entire Circle and Main Street down to Belvidere Street will be closed to vehicles during the event. The Nazareth Economic Development Commission’s farmers market will extend its hours from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and relocate to the northern portion of the Circle, with most vendors remaining until the festival ends at 7 p.m.
Food options will include Mon & Mel’s Sweet Scoops, Greek Street, Slide On By, Pie in a Cone and more than a dozen other vendors. Over 20 local craft vendors, artisans and businesses will also participate, while Main Street shops will offer special sales and promotions.
New for 2025 is a Kids Corner in the YMCA parking lot, featuring games, face painting, take-home crafts and giveaways. Children can enjoy a video game truck provided by St. John’s Lutheran Church, plus activities organized by the YMCA.
“We at the Chamber love helping to facilitate investment from our local businesses in events like Martin on Main. Giving residents and tourists alike the opportunity to shop small and shop local keeps our community vibrant, our businesses strong, and provides our local artists a platform to perform,” said Elyse Cuttic, manager for the Nazareth Area Chamber of Commerce.
A highlight of the festival is the Martin Guitar raffle, featuring three new models from Martin’s 2025 release line: the D Junior E StreetLegend valued at $899, the D Junior E valued at $699, and the 000C Junior E also valued at $699. Raffle tickets cost $20 each, with winners getting three chances to win over $2,200 in instruments. Tickets are available at the Chamber booth during the event or at the
Nazareth Area Chamber of Commerce
and
Herbs to Your Success
before the festival. Winners need not be present.
“Martin on Main is a cherished tradition that captures the spirit of Nazareth—where music, small business, and community come together,” said Jessica O’Donnell-Gower, EVP of Affiliated Chambers at the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce. “This event not only celebrates incredible local talent but also highlights what makes Nazareth such a special place to live, work, and visit.”
The free event will take place rain or shine. For more information, visit
lehighvalleychamber.org
.
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