Summer in Northampton County is alive—music echoing down Main Street, the smell of BBQ in the air, and food truck lines winding around parks. Whether you’re dancing to a live band in Nazareth, grabbing empanadas at a Wednesday night truck rally in Bath, or catching free community events in Easton, there’s no shortage of things to do and reasons to be outside.
July in Northampton County: Music, Food, and Community
July is buzzing with energy throughout Northampton County. The Slate Belt Pride Festival in Mount Bethel, scheduled for July 12, celebrates inclusivity with food trucks, vendors, and live entertainment. Bethlehem’s Blueberry Festival on July 19 & 20 at Burnside Plantation offers fresh berries, colonial cooking, and family-friendly activities. From the harmonious melodies at Martin on Main in Nazareth on July 26 to the historical celebrations of Heritage Day in Easton on July 12, there’s something for everyone.
These events are more than just entertainment—they’re gatherings that bring our community together. Amidst the festivities, Fake Is Real will be present at various events throughout the summer, offering tools, resources, and information to ensure everyone’s safety.
Curious about where we’ll be? Check out our events calendar to stay updated on our upcoming appearances. We look forward to seeing you out there, enjoying the summer safely.
How to Stay Safe at Summer Events
These events bring us together. They’re fun, free, and full of life. However, they also attract big crowds, unpredictable situations, and—more often than we’d like to admit—the risk of drugs laced with fentanyl.
You don’t need to be looking for substances to encounter danger. Fentanyl is showing up in pills disguised as prescriptions, powders passed around at parties, and even in vapes. You might think it’s not part of your world—but at a crowded festival or a late-night afterparty, one wrong decision or shared pill could be deadly.
Even when things feel casual and familiar, staying alert can save lives.
Here’s how:
- Don’t take anything if you don’t know exactly what it is.
That includes pills, powders, vapes, and edibles. Fentanyl has been found in all of them, and there is no way to smell or taste fentanyl. - Stick with your people.
Go out with people you trust. Make a plan to check in and leave together. - Carry NARCAN.
It’s free, easy to use, and available across Northampton County. Pick it up at community events and distribution boxes or request it through fakeisreal.org. - Pay attention to signs of overdose.
Slow or no breathing, blue lips or skin, or someone who won’t wake up—call 911 and use NARCAN if you have it. - Don’t assume someone else will act.
If something feels off, speak up and trust your instincts. You could save someone’s life.
Summer is meant to be memorable—for the right reasons—so, go out and soak up the music, food, and fresh air. Celebrate with your neighbors and friends. Just make sure you’re doing it safely.
