SoccerFest returns to SteelStacks for Copa América Watch Parties

Bethlehem, PA - Arts Quest announced the return of SoccerFest 2024: Copa América Watch Parties.

This multi-day festival runs from June 20 to July 14. There will be a youth clinic and tournaments along with additional soccer-related activities and fun.

Courtesy ArtsQuest

"We look forward to giving the youth of Eastern PA this fun opportunity to participate in our soccer clinics and tournaments," says Executive Director of Lehigh Valley United, Greg Ramos.

ArtsQuest plans to show the United States Men's National Team games on the ArtsQuest at SteelStacks campus during Copa América.

Ramos says, "We are excited to return to the ArtsQuest campus for Copa América this summer."

In addition to the festival, ArtsQuest is applying to be included as an official viewing party of FIFA World Cup 2026™ yet again. 48 teams, from 16 cities, and three countries will be included in this.

The event schedule and lineup for the viewing of SoccerFest is as follows :

• Sunday, June 23 at 4 p.m. - Lehigh Valley United Youth Clinics.

• Sunday, June 23 at 6 p.m. - Watch Party - U.S. Men's National Team takes on Bolivia.

• Thursday, June 27 at 6 p.m. - Watch Party - U.S. Men's National Team plays against Panama.

• Monday, July 1 at 5 p.m. - Lehigh Valley United 3-on-3 Youth Tournaments.

• Monday, July 1 at 9 p.m. - Watch Party - U.S. Men's National Team plays against Uruguay.

Should the USMNT advance beyond pool play, ArtsQuest will continue to show the remaining games up through the finals. 

About Soccerfest:

Curt Mosel, Chief Operating Officer says, "ArtsQuest has been hosting viewing parties at SteelStacks since 2014 and we're thrilled to once again be offering the same for Copa América, bringing soccer fans from diverse backgrounds along with youth who are developing a passion for the sport together on our campus."

"We have already begun conversations seeking approval to once again host an official FIFA World Cup viewing party. 2026 will include more activations, youth soccer tournaments and clinics, visual arts experiences and activities, DJs and live music, cuisine from a variety of cultures, along with the largest viewing screen to date on this campus.” 

ArtsQuest has been hosting official FIFA World Cup™ viewing parties since the 2014 when it was named as one of the ‘Best New Events’ by the International Festivals & Events Association.

Come out and support the United States Men’s National Team as they compete in the 48th Copa América!  

Interested partners, vendors or youth soccer clubs can reach out to Senior Director of Programming Ryan Hill at rhill@artsquest.org.

If you are interested in volunteering for this event or additional ArtsQuest events, you may visit this website www.artsquest.org/support/volunteer/. 

ArtsQuest has partnered with Lehigh Valley United to make the event possible.