New Bethlehem Borough is feeling thankful in Pennsylvania.

14 hours ago

✨👑 And the Winners Are… 🥜🎉

PHOTOS: Friday night kicked off the 29th Annual Peanut Butter Festival in Gumtown Park, and what a celebration it was! The community came together to cheer on the talented contestants of the Queen & Princess Scholarship Contest.

👑 Queen: Addison Henry – awarded a $2,000 scholarship
💎 Runner-Up: Cheyenne Kiehl – awarded a $1,000 scholarship
🌟 Princess: Stephanie Draa – awarded a $300 scholarship

👏 Special recognition also to the Queen’s Court: Keyauna Shimp, Helena Barrett, Adyson Bond, and Adeline Crawford, for their grace and poise on stage.

The evening also featured the always delicious Peanut Butter Cook-Off 🍪🥧 and live entertainment from the Free Peanut Band 🎶, which had the crowd clapping, singing, and dancing into the night.

A heartfelt thank you to:
🙏 Rev. Dr. Gordon V. Barrows, Mayor of New Bethlehem, for emceeing the contest.
🙏 Mr. Michael McSparrin of J.M. Smucker PA, Inc., for presenting the scholarships.
🙏 Last year’s Queen, Nevaeh Smith, for graciously assisting with the crowning.

The Peanut Butter Festival thanks J.M. Smucker PA, Inc. for proudly sponsoring the scholarships and supporting the youth of our community. 💛

*Photos courtesy of Liz Harmon & Ayla Nolan of TechReady Professionals & RedbankValley.org

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New Bethlehem Borough is feeling thankful in Pennsylvania.

1 day ago

🙌🥜 Thank You, Chamber Board, Volunteers & Supporters! 🎉💛

The Redbank Valley Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and our amazing volunteers are the heartbeat of the Peanut Butter Festival! From planning to set-up to making sure everything runs smoothly, your hard work makes this beloved tradition possible. 🌟👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

A special shout-out to our dedicated Chamber board members:
Rev. Dr. Gordon Barrows, Gennie Gerow, Matt Green, President John Gerow, Rachael Westover, Kendra Traister, Emmaleigh Rupp, Jaren Christiaens, Shannon Polka, Michael McSparrin, Richard McGarrity, Becca Dougherty, and Randy Bowser. 🙏👏

We also want to give special thanks to Brad Bowser of MPS Pro Services and Terry & Jennifer Beamer of Beamer Enterprises for their outstanding services and support that help bring this festival to life. 💪🎶

On behalf of the community: THANK YOU for making the Peanut Butter Festival a weekend filled with joy, tradition, and hometown pride. 🎆🥳

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New Bethlehem Borough is feeling thankful in Pennsylvania.

1 day ago

🥳🥜 The Peanut Butter Festival Kicks Off TODAY! 🎉🍯

It is finally here! The New Bethlehem Peanut Butter Festival opens today, Friday, September 19 at Gumtown Park in the heart of New Bethlehem. Get ready for an evening packed with fun, family, and community spirit!

✨ Today’s Highlights ✨
👉 4 PM – Festival Opens 🎪
👉 4 PM – Peanut Butter Cook-Off 🍴🥜
👉 6 PM – Queen & Princess Crowning 👑💐
👉 6:30 PM – Live music with the Free Peanut Band 🎶🎸

📍 Be sure to check the festival map for food vendors, crafters, bounce houses, Smucker’s products, and souvenirs at the Chamber Tent. The First Aid Station is staffed by Distant VFD, and restrooms are located at both ends of the park. 240 Water Street, New Bethlehem Pennsylvania 16242.

🙌 A huge thank you to all of our incredible sponsors who make this event possible: Alcorn Funeral Home, Be Beautiful Salon, BGM Customwear, Bradigan’s, Inc., Calico Systems, Central Electric Cooperative, Inc., Charles P. Leach Agency Inc., Char-Val Candies, Clarion County Community Bank, Clarion Forest VNA Inc., Cottage Hill Self Storage LLC, Evans Water Care, Full Throttle X-tremes, G & G Gas, Inc., Gallery at New Bethlehem Town Center, Hetrick’s Farm Supply, Inc., Hook Insurance Services, J&J Snyder Inc., Joe’s Pizza, Kunselman Sanitation, Leader-Vindicator, Maverick Jeep Alliance, M&S Meats, Moose Lodge #366 New Bethlehem, MPS Pro Services, Rest Assured, Robertson Car Wash & Laundry, Rosebud Mining Co., Rural Health Clinic, New Bethlehem, Shirey Overhead Doors, Spero Group Counseling, TechReady Professionals, The Jewelry Shop, Toy Drilling, LLC, Valley Advantages LLC, and VFW Post #415. 💛

Grab your friends and family, and come celebrate with us as the Peanut Butter Festival 2025 officially begins! 🎈🎆

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New Bethlehem Borough is feeling thankful in Pennsylvania.

2 days ago

🎉🥜 New Bethlehem Peanut Butter Festival: Sept. 19–21, 2025 🥳📍

Join us at Gumtown Park for a weekend of fun! 🎶 Friday kicks off with the Peanut Butter Cook-Off, Queen & Princess crowning, and the Free Peanut Band. 🚶‍♂️ Saturday brings the 5K, Jeep Invasion, parade, live music with Killin’ Time, and fireworks at dusk. 🚗 Sunday includes worship, Knight Cruisers Car Show, tractor show, NBVFD chicken BBQ, local talent, Duck Race, and Cute as a Peanut winners. Plus, enjoy the Big Dog Show Art Event and Historical Society exhibits all weekend long.

🗺️ Check the attached schedule and event map for times, stage events, vendor locations, crafters, bounce houses, food, Smuckers products, and PBF souvenirs.

🙏 THANK YOU SPONSORS: Alcorn Funeral Home, Be Beautiful Salon, BGM Customwear, Bradigan’s, Inc., Calico Systems, Central Electric Cooperative, Inc., Charles P. Leach Agency Inc., Char-Val Candies, Clarion County Community Bank, Clarion Forest VNA Inc., Cottage Hill Self Storage LLC, Evans Water Care, Full Throttle X-tremes, G & G Gas, Inc., Gallery at New Bethlehem Town Center, Hetrick’s Farm Supply, Inc., Hook Insurance Services, J&J Snyder Inc., Joe’s Pizza, Kunselman Sanitation, Leader-Vindicator, Maverick Jeep Alliance, M&S Meats, Moose Lodge #366 New Bethlehem, MPS Pro Services, Rest Assured, Robertson Car Wash & Laundry, Rosebud Mining Co., Rural Health Clinic, New Bethlehem, Shirey Overhead Doors, Spero Group Counseling, TechReady Professionals, The Jewelry Shop, Toy Drilling, LLC, Valley Advantages LLC, and VFW Post #415. 🙌💛

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New Bethlehem Borough is feeling thankful in Pennsylvania.

4 days ago

🥜 🎉 Peanut Butter Festival Weekend 🎉🥜

Happening Sept 19–21, 2025, join us at Gumtown Park for concerts, the parade, Jeep Invasion, Cruise-In and Car Show, Tractor Show, races, fireworks, and more. See the attached flyers and full schedule for details.

PARKING & SHUTTLE: PLEASE READ 🚌
• Hours: Sat 9 am–8 pm, Sun 11 am–5 pm, every 30 minutes
• Stops: New Bethlehem Municipal Lot; New Bethlehem Presbyterian Church Upper Lot (Wood & School); Redbank Valley High School Rt 28 North
• Saturday note: Redbank Valley Youth Football is active. Use the North (Greenhouse) entrance at the high school. Shuttle pickup is behind the Greenhouse.

Location: Gumtown Park, 240 Water Street, New Bethlehem, PA 16242
Phone: 814-275-3929
Festival info and forms: PBFestival.com or RedbankChamber.com

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