Shankweiler's Drive-In
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Overview
Tagline Brand's website · 2026-11-07
Shankweiler's Drive-In is America's oldest operating drive-in theater, offering outdoor double features in Orefield, Pennsylvania.
Description Brand's website · 2026-11-07
Established in 1934, Shankweiler's Drive-In Theatre presents movies on a large outdoor screen, generally as double features. The theater also hosts special events, operates a full-service snack bar, and offers gift certificates.
Identity
Mission Brand's website · 2026-11-07
To continue and preserve the historic Shankweiler's Drive-In Theatre while expanding its use through theatrical programming, community partnerships, and special events.
Founders & leadership Brand's website · 2026-11-07
Owned by Matthew McClanahan and Lauren McChesney, who purchased Shankweiler's Drive-In Theatre in 2022 through The Moving Picture Cinema. Matt oversees drive-in and outdoor exhibition operations, while Lauren focuses on marketing, community engagement, and partnerships.
Website Brand's website · 2026-11-07
https://shankweilers.com
Voice & tone Brand's website · 2026-11-07
Welcoming, nostalgic, playful, community-oriented, and family-friendly.
Founded Brand's website · 2026-11-07
1934
Headquarters Brand's website · 2026-11-07
Orefield, Pennsylvania, in the Lehigh Valley just off Route 309
Parent ownership Brand's website · 2026-11-07
Purchased in 2022 by The Moving Picture Cinema, co-founded and operated by Matthew McClanahan and Lauren McChesney.
Offerings
Problem solved Brand's website · 2026-11-07
Provides an outdoor moviegoing and entertainment experience, including accessible double features, special events, food service, and a distinctive community gathering space.
Core capabilities Brand's website · 2026-11-07
- Outdoor movie exhibition
- Double-feature programming
- Drive-in and special event production
- Community partnerships and nonprofit collaborations
- Snack bar and meal service
- FM stereo movie audio broadcasting
- Gift certificate sales
Products / SKUs Brand's website · 2026-11-07
- Drive-in movie screenings
- Double features
- Vanadu Drive-In van cruise event
- Full-service snack bar
- Gift certificates
Pricing Brand's website · 2026-11-07
Admission is $12 for adults, $8 for children under 12, and free for children three and younger. Admission includes both movies in a double feature.
Audience
Target industry Brand's website · 2026-11-07
Entertainment and cinema exhibition
Customer base Brand's website · 2026-11-07
The general public, moviegoers, families, drive-in enthusiasts, and classic and contemporary van owners and enthusiasts.
Ideal customer profile Brand's website · 2026-11-07
Moviegoers and families in the Lehigh Valley and surrounding region seeking outdoor cinema, as well as drive-in and van-event enthusiasts.
Use cases Brand's website · 2026-11-07
- Watching first- and second-run films as outdoor double features
- Attending special events such as Vanadu Drive-In
- Enjoying meals and snacks at the theater's snack bar
- Hosting an outdoor movie night or community outing
- Purchasing theater gift certificates
Customer outcomes Brand's website · 2026-11-07
- Enjoys two movies under the stars with one admission
- Experiences a historic drive-in theater and community gathering place
- Accesses on-site food and refreshments during screenings
- Participates in themed events and connects with fellow enthusiasts
- Receives a rain-or-shine outdoor entertainment experience, subject to severe weather or heavy snowfall closures
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