Historic Bethlehem's Blueberry Festival Is for Foodies!
From Blueberry Grilled Cheese to Mango Sticky Rice, There’s Something for Every Taste This Year!
By Kate Smith
Blueberry desserts such as blueberry crumb cake from The Bakery Nook and blueberry swirl ice cream from the iconic Bethlehem Dairy Store may take center stage at Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites’ (HBMS) annual Blueberry Festival, but this year’s event is taking the blueberry goodness to an entirely new level with blueberry-infused foods being offered by a number of the festival’s vendors.
Set for Saturday-Sunday, July 19-20, the Blueberry Festival will feature live music, family-friendly activities, artisans, colonial demonstrations and more blueberry treats than ever before. The 2025 culinary lineup brings together comforting American classics and global flavors, from Thai desserts to authentic Italian pasta, along with a variety of refreshing drinks and blueberry-infused bites you won’t find anywhere else.
Here’s a peek at what to expect:
The Taste Budz – NEW!
Known for its bold and creative comfort foods, The Taste Budz food truck is turning up the flavor with blueberry twists on its classics. Try the Pulled Pork Sandwich, slow-cooked in blueberry sangria and topped with a blueberry BBQ sauce, or go for the Blueberry Grilled Cheese, offered in both sweet and savory varieties. Trust us, you’ll want both!
DonutNV
A fan favorite returns! DonutNV is back with its fresh, hot, made-to-order mini-donuts. This year’s toppings include a trio of blueberry favorites — Blueberry Cobbler, Blueberry Lemon and Blueberry Glaze. Pair your sweets with a cool drink, like a fresh-squeezed or frozen blueberry lemonade or blueberry lavender iced coffee.
Thirst Trap Lemonade – NEW!
Bringing all the nostalgic summer feelings, Thirst Trap Lemonade is serving fresh-squeezed lemonades in a rainbow of refreshing flavors. It’s the perfect way to cool off as you stroll the festival grounds.
Aroi Mango (Sunday Only) – NEW!
Aroi Mango is the first U.S. restaurant dedicated to the iconic Thai dessert Mango Sticky Rice. This unique treat is made with sweet mango, sticky coconut rice and magic in every bite. Aroi Mango is also serving Mango Thai Iced Tea and Lavender Butterfly Tea.
The Rolling Brew – NEW!
This premium mobile coffee bar is pouring handcrafted drinks all weekend at Blueberry Festival! From iced and hot coffees to matcha and lemonades, you’ll find your favorite. Some even feature a blueberry twist. Pictured here are its Blueberry Matcha and Blueberry Lime Refresher.
Taco Town
Craving tacos? Taco Town is serving up flavorful, freshly made Mexican food all weekend long. Its tacos are a “must-try,” with a variety of options for any taste.
Pasta Eva – NEW!
Pasta Eva is bringing its own brand of homemade Italian comfort food to the festival! Stop by for a hearty helping of authentic pasta topped with a flavorful sauce, or try one of the other classics that’s sure to satisfy.
Market to Go
No visit to Blueberry Festival is complete without a stop at the Market to Go, offering its largest variety of blueberry-themed desserts ever. In addition to favorites such as blueberry crumb pie, coffee cake, strudel, sugar cookies and blueberry swirl ice cream, this year’s Market to Go features exciting, new additions such as blueberry crullers and gluten-free blueberry lemon mini-cakes.
Want the best deal? Get the Blueberry Bonanza. It comes with a blueberry crumb pie, large strudel and large coffee cake, but at 20 percent savings off the regular retail prices.
With so many delicious dishes, refreshing drinks and one-of-a-kind blueberry creations at Blueberry Festival, this year’s event promises to be the tastiest yet. Come hungry — we’ll see you at Burnside!
