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September 19, 2025 - September 21, 2025
Peanut Butter Festival
Celebrate the splendor of autumn in New Bethlehem, PA, at the annual New Bethlehem Peanut Butter Festival. Held over three days in September, this family-friendly event embraces the vibrant colors and crisp air of fall, offering a delightful array of activities for all ages.
Enjoy live stage entertainment, a craft show, and a classic car cruise, along with a variety of food vendors featuring delicious peanut butter-themed treats. The festival also features a 5K race, a parade, and children’s activities, ensuring fun for everyone. Join us for a weekend of excitement and community spirit, surrounded by the stunning autumn landscape of Clarion County.
Official Schedule
All Weekend
“Big Dog Show” & art charity event
Old Freight Yard on Arch Street
New Bethlehem Businesses Through the Decades at the historical society on Broad Street
Friday, September 19
4pm – Festival opens
4pm – Peanut Butter Cook-off
6pm – Queen & Princess Crowning
6:30pm – Free Peanut Band
Saturday, September 20
8:30am – 5k Race/Fun Walk
9am – Festival opens
10am to 12pm – Coloring Contest
11am to 7pm – Jeep Invasion
11am – Bounce house opens
3pm – Parade
6pm – Killin’ Time Band with fireworks at dusk
Sunday, September 21
9:30am – Worship service
9:30am – Knight Cruisers
10am – Festival opens
10am – Tractor show
11am – Bounce house opens
12pm – New Bethlehem Volunteer Fire Department Chicken Barbeque
12pm to 4pm – Local talent on stage
4pm – Duck Race
4:30pm – “Cute as a Peanut” & gun raffle winners announced
5pm – Festival closes