The Pennsylvania Music Preservation Society (PAMPS) is a 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit organization whose mission is to support traditional and emerging Pennsylvania musicians, promote and preserve Pennsylvania’s musical heritage and ongoing musical contributions, and support youth music activity and education.
We’re pleased that our organization has earned a Silver Seal of Transparency with Candid (aka Guidestar). You can support our work with trust and confidence by viewing our Nonprofit Profile.
Upcoming Events
Apr-Oct 2026: Ritz Barbecue, Found in the 60’s, Allentown Fair, & PAMPS present
We’re helping to present another year of free Sunday car show concerts outside Ritz Barbecue at the Allentown Fairgrounds for this year, alongside the cruise-in car shows held by the Found in the 60’s car club. Shows until Sept 13 are from 4:00 to 7:00 PM, while the concerts after that date are from 3:00 to 6:00 PM. Once again, we’re offering special concert seating free of charge for PAMPS members at each show. These concerts benefit Canine Partners for Life and MountainView Horse Rescue.
| 2026 schedule | All dates are subject to weather conditions |
| April 26th 4-7: Flirtin with the Mob | August 9th 4-7: Flirtin with the Mob (merging with Classic & Cruisers on Hamilton) |
| May 24th 4-7: The Main Street Cruisers | Sept 13th 4-7: The Main Street Cruisers |
| June 14th 4-7: The Large Flowerheads | Sept 27th 3-6: Girl Crüe |
| June 28th 4-7: The Castaway Band | Oct 11th 3-6: Band from the Ranch |
| July 12th 4-7: Girl Crüe | Oct 25th 3-6: Flirtin with the Mob |
| July 26th 4-7: Lucky 7 |
Sun Mar 22, 2026: St Patrick’s Day Parade VIP viewing party
On Sunday, March 22, enjoy warm food, snacks, refreshments, and indoor bathrooms along the Allentown Saint Patrick’s Day parade route at Theatre 514, and help our mission of supporting local music. The parade is scheduled to begin at 1:30.
Sunday, March 22nd, 2026 12:30 to 4:00 PM
Theatre 514, at 514 N 19th St, Allentown, PA 18104
$30 per person
Refreshments served continuously
Warm food served from about 2:30
Parking available in the Allentown Fairgrounds lot
For tickets: Contact Jim Spang at 610-442-4889, visit our TicketSpice page, or scan the QR code below.
Recent Events
Nov 16-23, 2025: Cruise with Mike Mittman and Real Oldies 1470
Don’t go cruisin’ for a bruisin’ … cruise in style this November with our friend (and PAMPS board member) Mike Mittman and Real Oldies 1470! Seven days of pure bliss (November 16-23, 2025) aboard the Royal Caribbean Odyssey of the Seas, with stops at Port Canaveral and the Bahamas. Best of all, the ship departs from Cape Liberty, NJ, making travel easier than ever. Click here for more information!