Schedule of Events

Friday, May 31, 2019

Opening Night Premiere Party (sponsors only)

Sands Event Center
Festival sponsors will be treated to a reception and dinner with Celebrity Chef Emeril Lagasse. A live auction with luxury items will be offered. Actor and film producer, Daniel Roebuck, will serve as auctioneer. A highlight of the evening will be the announcement of student winners of the NCC Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management competitions by Chef Emeril.

Saturday, June 1, 2019

Cooking Demonstration with Celebrity Chef Emeril Lagasse

11:00 am – 12:30 pm - Foundry Meeting Room
Chef Emeril shares stories, techniques and tricks of the trade.

The Northampton Community College is grateful to Chef Emeril who generously provides externship opportunities for NCC students in his New Orleans’ restaurants.

All ticket proceeds from the demonstration go towards the New Orleans externship experience for NCC students.

Saturday & Sunday, June 1-2

Craig Thatcher Band

11:30 am – 4:00 pm - Sands Bethlehem Event Center
Craig Thatcher Band will perform on the Main Stage in the Sands Event Center. Brought to you by BB&T.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits of Pennsylvania Sponsor Suite

11:30 am – 4:00 pm - Vision Bar, Level 2
The sponsors-only hospitality suite is an opportunity to network with restaurateurs, chefs, wine experts and colleagues.

Grand Tasting

12:00 pm – 4:00 pm - Sands Event Center
Our signature event features tastings from more than 25 of the region’s best restaurants and wines from around the world.

Don’t miss talking to the wine experts representing this year’s Spotlight Wine – JUSTIN.

CAPTRUST Champagne & Spirits Tasting Room

12:00 pm – 4:00 pm - Monroe Room
Sample and learn about fine champagne and spirits presented by Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits of Pennsylvania knowledgeable staff. (VIP Noon Access Pass ticket holders only)

Pork Tasting Masquerade by Clemens Food Group

12:00 pm – 4:00 pm - Bucks Room
Featuring a great combination of pork item samples, education on pork, and all around fun! Unmask the power of pork while you learn and experience the Clemens way.

Gourmet Food & Beverage Pairing Seminar

12:00 pm – 4:00 pm - Berks Room

Saturday: Chris Wilson, Corporate Director of Culinary, Emeril’s Homebase

Demonstration Food Menu

Pork Schnitzel with Creamy Shiitake Mushroom Sauce
Duck Breasts with Cherries and Rosé Sparkling Wine Reduction
Cherries Jubilee

Featured Beverages

The Sazerac Co.'s Bottled Sazerac Recipe circa 1895 - Rye Whiskey, Gomme, Absinthe, Maraschino, Angostura, Peychaud’s, Lemon Peel
Graft “Fields & Flowers” Gose Rose Cider Newburgh, NY
Robert Mondavi “Maestro”, Napa Valley 2013

Sunday: Shawn Doyle, Chef/Owner, Savory Grille

Demonstration Food Menu

Korean barbeque boneless chicken thigh coconut scented quinoa, sesame carrot quickle
Ricotta gnudi, Smoked Royal Tides salmon bacon, basil pesto crème
Prime Reserve pork tenderloin, toasted barley risotto, black berry sauce

Featured Beverages

Philadelphia Fish House Punch - adapted from a recipe in the Philadelphia Telegraph printed in 1880 - Jamaican Rum, Cognac, Peach Brandy, Tea, Lemon;
Graft “Fields & Flowers” Gose Rose Cider Newburgh, NY
Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

Best of the Fest Winners Announced

3:00 pm - Sands Event Center, Main Stage

Winners will receive a trophy and be featured on a prominent billboard announcing Best of the Fest 2019 Restaurant winners!