Peanut Butter Festival · New Bethlehem, PA

Queen & Princess Scholarship Contest

Celebrating local leadership, confidence and the young people who help our community shine.

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Save the dates: September 17–19, 2027. The next festival is on the calendar. Individual event times, lineups and entry details will be added as they are announced.

A tradition with a bright future

More than a crown

Hosted by the Redbank Valley Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by The J.M. Smucker Co., the contest recognizes area young ladies with potential for future leadership.

Interested in taking part in the next contest? Start with our event forms or contact the committee for the application and eligibility details when available.

2026 scholarship recognition

The 2026 program offered a $2,000 scholarship to the Queen and a $1,000 scholarship to the Queen runner-up from The J.M. Smucker Co. The Princess and runner-up received cash awards from the Chamber.

Future awards and rules will appear with the next application.

Congratulations to our 2026 royalty

Queen Breanna Crawford

2026 Peanut Butter Festival Queen

Princess Brynlee Alexander

2026 Peanut Butter Festival Princess

Contestants in the 2026 scholarship contest — Celebrating the young people who took part in the 2026 scholarship contest.

The 2026 Queen and court with the scholarship sponsor representative — The Queen and court, including Queen runner-up Elaina Carrico and Marlee Carrier, with the scholarship sponsor representative.

Festival royalty with New Bethlehem Mayor Gordon Barrows.

Take your next step

Ask about the next Queen & Princess Scholarship Contest or find the application when it is released.

Find event forms Ask the Festival Committee