Burnside Plantation In Pennsylvania Transforms Into A Blueberry Wonderland Each Year

Summer in Pennsylvania just might be the tastiest time of the year. From grabbing treats from the ice cream truck to picking our own fresh fruit at local farms, we have so many ways to indulge all season long. Now summer is about to get even more delicious with the return of an epic blueberry festival in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Celebrate summer at one of the sweetest events of the season, the 36th Annual Blueberry Festival & Market To Go, slated for July 15-16, 2023.

Held at the Burnside Plantation in Bethlehem, the two-day event will run from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on both days. Tickets are on sale now.

Blueberries are the undeniable star of the festival, and you’ll have plenty of ways to enjoy them, whether with a slice of fresh blueberry pie or a handful of fresh blueberries.

Show off your skills – whether it’s cooking or eating – by entering the pie baking contest or the pie eating contest. Both feature separate sections for kids and adults.

Good food is a hallmark of this annual tradition, so bring a hearty appetite. A variety of food vendors will be on hand, including Heaven on a Bun, Pretzel Revolution, and Taco Town Catering. Adults 21 and older can stop by the Blueberry Brewing Tasting Tent.

A variety of other vendors will also be on hand.

Delicious food and delightful entertainment go hand-in-hand, and the festival will feature a full menu of musical performances on both days. Two stages will host such performers as Southern Lehigh Jazz, The Beautiful Distortion, and Sadie Pepitone.

Save time to check out the many family-friendly activities, too – pony rides, a petting zoo, and docent tours. Kids can also read to therapy dogs, and the whole family can catch canine agility demonstrations.

Learn more on the Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites website. Or, stop by the Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites Facebook page.

Have you been to this blueberry festival in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania? What did you think? Share your experience in the comments! While you’re in town, how about checking into the Hotel Bethlehem, the most haunted hotel in Pennsylvania?