Brigita McKelvie - Lehigh Valley, PA, Residential, Rural & Horse Properties

The Lipizzaner Stallions are coming to the Lehigh Valley this weekend! Sunday, October 18th, 2009, they will be performing at Lehigh University's Stabler Arena at 2PM and 6PM.

The Lipizzaner breed originated in Vienna, Austria around 1700. The horses and riders ride the routines to music. It seems as if they are dancing.

The highlight of the performance is the "Airs Above the Ground". This routine includes leaps and maneuvers once used by soldiers in he battlefield to protect themselves.

The horses show strength and skill in the Levade, in which they maintain a hunched position at a 45 degree angle, The Capriole, in which the stallions leap into the air, simultaneously tucking their forelegs under their chests and fiercely kicking out their hind legs, and the Courbette, in which the horse rears on it's hind legs and hops forward.

Tickets are availalable in advance or at the show.

If you missed last weekend's Northampton County Open Gate Farm Tour, don't fret. You have another opportunity. This Sunday, October 18th, 2009, Lehigh County is holding theirs.

The Lehigh County Open Gate Tour will run from 1-5PM, rain or shine, and it's FREE. Fifteen farms will open their gates for the public to see their agriculture based operations.

The participating farms will include an equestrian center, a vineyard, a native plant nursery, restored historic farm, fruit stand with cider mill and an alpaca farm.

Some farms will be selling cider, pumpkins, apples and other locally grown items.

Click here for a list of participating farms, their locations and if you would like more information.

Every have a pumpkin ale? No? Well here's your opportunity to sample one and many more brews.

Saturday, October 17th, 2009, will be the Lehigh Valley's Brewfest, held at Hugh Moore Park in Easton this year.

Over 30 mid-Atlantic breweries will be there from 2-6PM.

Brewfest will offer tastings from all microbreweries, in addition to a tasting mug, for $30 in advance and $35 at the gate.

While enjoying the assorted brews, listen to the music of the Peter Stevenson Duo, Electric Boots and the duo of Sal Ritz and Joe Mixon.

The microbreweries included this year are: Allentown and Bethlehem Brew Works, Weyerbacher, Victory Brewing Co., Boulder Beer, Flying Fish, Harpoon Brewery, Stoudts, Long Trail, Cricket Hill, Dogfish Head and Kostritzer.

Added this year is a Connoisseur Tasting Session, 12:30-2PM. The cost for this is $75 in advance, which includes samplings from Sagra Cooking, Pearly Baker's and Bethlehem Brew Works, along with beer and other goodies.

Click here for more information.

Here is what's happening in the Parkland and Northwestern Lehigh Area School Districts in Pennsylvania for September 2009 in Real Estate:

Recommendation:

If you're buying a home, it is important that you work closely with a highly-motivated agent who understands what's going on with the real estate market and local economy. He/She will be able to advise you on how to get the most for your money and what homes you may want to avoid, as there are homes on the market that are not priced at their fair market value.

If you're selling your home, it's also important that you work closely with a highly-motivated agent who understands what's going on with the market and local economy. Your goal is to net top dollar - which you may not achieve if you overprice or underprice your home.

Here is what's happening in the Pen Argyl and Bangor Area School Districts in Pennsylvania for September 2009 in Real Estate:

Recommendation:

If you're buying a home, it is important that you work closely with a highly-motivated agent who understands what's going on with the real estate market and local economy. He/She will be able to advise you on how to get the most for your money and what homes you may want to avoid, as there are homes on the market that are not priced at their fair market value.

If you're selling your home, it's also important that you work closely with a highly-motivated agent who understands what's going on with the market and local economy. Your goal is to net top dollar - which you may not achieve if you overprice or underprice your home.