New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania · September 17–19, 2027
A little nutty. A lot of hometown fun.
Come together for the Peanut Butter Festival in the heart of the Redbank Valley. Make memories with family and friends, discover local makers, and celebrate the community that makes this tradition special.
- Save the date
- September 17–19, 2027
- Meet us here
- Gumtown Park · Water Street
New Bethlehem, PA - Welcome, everyone
- Free general admission
Some activities and entries have fees
Find your kind of fun
Small-town spirit, shared by everyone
Get to know the festival’s traditions while the next detailed schedule takes shape. Individual activities, times and registration information will be announced as they are confirmed.
Music & hometown celebrations
Explore the festival’s entertainment and parade pages for a taste of the community celebrations.
Creative, competitive & delicious
Discover the activities that bring makers, bakers and festival-goers together.
Get moving & make a day of it
Find familiar festival favorites, then check the schedule for the next confirmed details.
Be part of the tradition
The best part of this festival is its people.
Bring your creativity, lend a hand, or help support a community celebration. We would love to hear how you would like to get involved.
Looking back · 2026
Thirty years of community, gratitude & good memories
The 2026 Peanut Butter Festival has come and gone. Even with less-than-perfect weather, food vendors, talented crafters and a wonderful crowd made the 30th-anniversary celebration special. Thank you to everyone who helped put it together and everyone who came out to celebrate.
Festival photo contributors: Liz Harmon, Ayla Nolan, Matthew Green of Calico Systems, and Brad Bowser of MPS Pro Services, with TechReady Professionals & RedbankValley.org.
Straight from the festival
Festival updates
See the latest photos, community moments and announcements from our official Facebook page.
JULIA SABIN (THIRD from left) was presented with the key to the city following the Peanut Butter Festival parade, in which she served as parade grand marshal, on Saturday. Sabin,
Latest updates from our official Facebook Page. Open Facebook for more photos and announcements.
Your hometown weekend starts here
Plan your festival visit
A little preparation leaves more time for local flavors, familiar faces and festival fun.
Gumtown Park & Water Street · New Bethlehem, PA
Detailed activity times and registration information will be shared as they are confirmed.
Community-powered since 1996
Thank you to our festival supporters
Local businesses and organizations helped make our 2026 celebration possible. Show them some hometown support.
Barrett Busing, Inc.
Desperado’s Bar
Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #1860
J & J Snyder, LLC
Ridgeview Gas & Oil, Inc.
The Jewelry Shop
Widnoon Cornerstore, LLC