The Blueberry Festival will be celebrating its 35th anniversary this year in Bethlehem at the Burnside Plantation, 1461 Schoenersville Road.

The festival is set for 10 a.m.-7 p.m. July 16 and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 17.

There will be pony rides and a petting zoo for the kids, live music, fabulous food, blueberry-filled treats, crafter/vendors and pie-eating contests.

For more information, go to historicbethlehem.org/blueberry-festival.

The proceeds from the festival benefit the Historic Bethlehem Museums and Sites.

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There are many other fun things to do in the Lehigh Valley area this summer if you are staying home.

If you are planning to get away on vacation, stay safe and enjoy the rest and relaxation we all need to rejuvenate. Let your neighbors know you are heading out of Stiles for a bit, so they are aware and can keep an eye on your home.