Join us as we enjoy an incredible presentation by Brett Peters, Curator of Collections & Exhibitions at Historic Bethlehem Museums and Sites. He’ll discuss the close connections between Emmaus and it’s Moravian history, and the close ties with Historic Bethlehem, a newly designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.
We’ll follow with a delicious dinner catered by Willow Street Catering all while being serenaded by the Williams Duo on the harp and guitar!
We’ll gather in the Fellowship Room at the Emmaus Moravian Church, with doors opening at 5:15 pm. Our meal and program will begin promptly at 6, so please leave ample time to come in and get comfortable!
Our Menu For The Evening:
Proceeds from this event benefit the preservations and restoration of the Knauss Homestead and the 1803 House equally.
Saturday July 27, 2023
 Emmaus Moravian Church
146 Main Street
Emmaus, PA 18049
Doors Open at 5:15 PM
Program Begins Promptly at 6:00 PM
Tickets Are $20
Saturday, July 26th, 2025
12:00 NOON – 4:00 PM
Join us as we support the Knauss Homestead and celebrate with some of our community’s best artists and crafters while enjoying craft beer, wine, and lots of area food trucks, bakeries, and artisan kitchens!
152 EAST MAIN STREET
EMMAUS, PA 18049
FREE TO ATTEND
| 09:30 AM | Vendor Setup |
| NOON | Vendors Open |
| 12:30 PM | Welcome to the Homestead (Guided House Tour) |
| 1:00 PM | Arts & Crafts in the Barn for Kids (Barn Lower) |
| 1:00 PM | Horse & Carriage Rides Begin at the Barn |
| 3:00 PM | Sassy’s Story Time For Kids (Barn Upper) |
| 3:30 PM | History Talk: Life at the Homestead in 1777 (Guided House Tour) |
| 4:00 PM | Vendor Breakdown + Event Close |
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Please note that The Knauss Homestead Preservation Society is a tax-exempt, 501-c(3) non-profit organization, and as such we are unable to accept political organizations to exhibit at our events, regardless of party.
Whether you’d prefer to experience the Knauss Homestead on a sunny afternoon, or join us for a more intimate evening affair, we’ve got the perfect way to experience an old fashioned Christmas with your friends and family at the Knauss Homestead! Or better yet – join us for both events and support several great causes.
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
A Daytime Event in Conjunction With Emmaus Main Street Partners Old Fashioned Christmas and Candy Cane Lane Trail
Join us for a fun afternoon while you tour the historic 1777 Heinrich Knauss House, enjoy light refreshments, and create a beautiful keepsake ornament with us!
Everyone is welcome to write a letter to Santa, and mail it from the Knauss House! Admission is free and no registration is required.
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
An Evening Event Supporting the Knauss Homestead Preservation Society Fund and Toys for Tots
Come and behold the gorgeous Heinrich Knauss House after dark, and enjoy delicious hors d’ouvres, old fashioned mulled cider, candlelight tours, and live music.
Bring an unwrapped, unopened toy for our toy drive and you’ll be treated to candelight Christmas stories your kids can enjoy in their jammies while you browse the house and enjoy your refreshments.
This is a limited capacity event, and does require pre-registration. There is no fee to attend, we just need to know who will be enjoying the evening with us!
Saturday December 2nd
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Daytime Open House Tours
Ornament Making
Refreshments
152 East Main St. Emmaus
Saturday December 9th
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Evening Christmas Celebration
Charity Toy Drive
Letters to Santa
Christmas Stories
152 East Main St. Emmaus
Pre-Registration Required
For more information on the Emmaus Old Fashioned Christmas event schedule, please see the Lehigh Valley Chamber Event Page or check them out on Facebook for the latest info.
Saturday, July 26th, 2025
12:00 NOON – 4:00 PM
Join us as we support the Knauss Homestead and celebrate with some of our community’s best artists and crafters while enjoying craft beer, wine, and lots of area food trucks, bakeries, and artisan kitchens!
July 27, 2024
6:00 PM
Join us this July 27th for an evening of great food and a celebration of the founders Emmaus – Sebastian Knauss and Jacob Ehrenhardt!
June 8, 2024
12:00 NOON – 4:00 PM
Join us as we kick off summer with some of our community’s best artists and crafters while enjoying craft beer, wine, and lots of area food trucks, bakeries, and artisan kitchens!
Veteran’s First Home Loans and Century21 Pinnacle have partnered with the Knauss Homestead Preservation Society to bring the community together in support of our vets. We’re gathering pantry items and encouraging financial support for our partner charities to help end hunger for our incredible veterans and their families.
We’re bringing in local artisans, crafters, and makers of all kinds to help create a fun day of shopping, eating great food, and sampling some delicious drinks while supporting a worthy cause.
152 East Main Street (Rear)
Emmaus, PA 18049
Parking is FREE in the Cintas Lot (See Map)
Attendance is Free. You must be 21 to consume or purchase alcohol.
Our Address:
152 East Main Street
Emmaus, PA 18049
Where to Park:
Attendee parking is in the Cintas Lot. This is the large commercial laundry building visible from Main Street. You’ll see someone directing you to park in that lot. You’ll then see the homestead immediately behind the lot. Do not enter from Knauss Lane.
Please note that The Knauss Homestead Preservation Society is a tax-exempt, 501-c(3) non-profit organization, and as such we are not accepting politically-based organizations to exhibit at our events.Â
The Annual Harvest Festival at the Knauss Homestead is one of four annual events we hold to raise money for the ongoing restoration, preservation, and protection of our 1777 revolutionary war era farm that is the ancestral home of Sebastian Knauss, one of the founders of Emmaus and an instrumental leader in establishing the Moravian Church in this area. The homestead is maintained now by descendants and dedicated members of the Knauss Homestead Preservation Society.
We bring in around 50 local artisans, crafters, and makers of all kinds to help create a fun day of shopping, eating great food, and sampling some delicious drinks from our winery partner Franklin Hill Vineyards. We also provide fun activities for kids of all ages, horse-drawn carriage rides with the beautiful Clydesdale horses of Steiner Artisan Farm (Lucy and Angus) and give extensive tours of the house and barn throughout the day. It’s a great way to spend a Saturday while helping protect a local landmark!
152 East Main Street (Rear)
Emmaus, PA 18049
Parking is FREE in the Cintas Lot (See Map)
Attendance is Free, Registration is Required. You. must be 21 to consume or purchase alcohol.
Horse and carriage rides can be purchased for $5 during the checkout process. All funds go to the Knauss Homestead Preservation Society, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
Our Address:
152 East Main Street
Emmaus, PA 18049
Where to Park:
Attendee parking is in the Cintas Lot. This is the large commercial laundry building visible from Main Street. You’ll see someone directing you to park in that lot. You’ll then see the homestead immediately behind the lot. Do not enter from Knauss Lane, it will be open only for Shuttle loading.
Taking the Shuttle:
If you are attending the Farewell to Summer event and the Heritage Festival being held at the Emmaus Triangle and the Emmaus Historical Society, there will be a shuttle to bring you to all 3 events. Just look for the Shuttle Stop at each event. Ours is at the end of Knauss Lane at the Barn.
| 10:00 AM – 11:45 AM | Vendor Setup |
| NOON | Vendors Open |
| NOON | Food + Beverage Open |
| 1:00 PM | Horse Drawn Carriage Rides Begin |
| 1:00 PM | Pumpkin Painting Contest Begins |
| 4:30 PM | Pumpkin Painting Winners Announced |
| 4:30 PM | Basket Raffle Drawings |
| 5:00 PM | Vendors, Food & Beverages Close |
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Please note that The Knauss Homestead Preservation Society is a tax-exempt, 501-c(3) non-profit organization, and as such we are not accepting politically-based organizations to exhibit at our events.Â
