Historic Bethlehem Blueberry Festival

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Food & DrinkBethlehem
DatesDates TBA · Usually JulyCheck locally before booking
Duration2 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forRegional food & drinkBurnside Plantation gives the festival a
Language["en"]Currency: USD
CategoryFood & DrinkFestival type
The story

Historic Bethlehem Blueberry Festival in Bethlehem

The Historic Bethlehem Blueberry Festival and Market to Go turns Burnside Plantation, a Bethlehem, Pennsylvania farm dating to 1748, into a mid-July weekend of blueberry pie, strudel, and ice cream alongside colonial-era blacksmithing and brewing demonstrations. Now approaching its fourth decade, the festival funds Historic Bethlehem Museums and Sites' work preserving twenty historic buildings and roughly 65,000 artifacts.

Burnside Plantation's blueberry bushes have anchored a Bethlehem, Pennsylvania festival for close to four decades, built around a farm that James Burnside first purchased as a 500-acre tract in 1748.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Burnside Plantation gives the festival a genuine historical anchor rather than a generic farm-fair setting: the property dates to James Burnside's 1748 purchase of the land, and Historic Bethlehem Museums and Sites maintains its barn, home, and gardens as part of a much larger local preservation portfolio

02

The mystery stays covered

Colonial-trade demonstrations, including blacksmithing, woodworking, and brewing, run throughout the weekend, giving visitors hands-on exposure to eighteenth-century farm life alongside the modern food-and-craft-vendor experience

03

The city starts moving

Baking contests centered on blueberry recipes add a competitive community element, while proceeds from food, craft beer, wine, and cider sales directly support the nonprofit's mission of interpreting twenty historic buildings citywide

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Blueberry-themed baking contests and the sale of pie

Water and renewal

Living ritual

and ice cream have remained the festival's culinary through-line for nearly four decades

The sacred route

Living ritual

tying directly back to the historic farm's own blueberry bushes

The local code

Living ritual

Colonial-trade demonstrations

Tradition 5

Living ritual

including blacksmithing and woodworking

Tradition 6

Living ritual

function as a recurring educational tradition that connects the modern festival to Burnside Plantation's eighteenth-century origins

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually July

Getting around

Arrive early for popular stalls and pace the route instead of trying to taste everything.

What to wear

Dress for an outdoor farm setting in mid-July heat, with sturdy shoes suited to grass and dirt paths between the barn, gardens, and vendor areas. A hat and sunscreen help since much of the...

Safety

Use normal food-market caution, hydrate, and leave time between crowded stalls.

Where to stay

Stay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

["en"] · USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map40.63 N, 75.37 WOpen in Google Maps

Bethlehem, United States

TransportArrive early for popular stalls and pace the route instead of trying to taste everything.
Stay areaStay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Bethlehem via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Bethlehem, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for July.Compare faresFestival gearDress for an outdoor farm setting in mid-July heat, with sturdy shoes suited to grass and dirt paths between the barn, gardens, and vendor areas. A hat and sunscreen help since much of the property offers limited shade during peak afternoon hours.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for United States and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Historic Bethlehem Blueberry Festival?

Historic Bethlehem Blueberry Festival is listed for Past edition: 18–19 July 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Historic Bethlehem Blueberry Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Bethlehem, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

2 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Bethlehem, United States

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLhistoricbethlehem.org
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually July
Source statusOfficial source linked
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