{"id":137593,"date":"2024-11-21T22:06:50","date_gmt":"2024-11-22T03:06:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=137593"},"modified":"2024-11-21T22:06:50","modified_gmt":"2024-11-22T03:06:50","slug":"ring-in-the-new-year-at-peepsfest-2024-in-the-sweetest-way","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=137593","title":{"rendered":"Ring in the New Year at PEEPSFEST\u00ae 2024 in the Sweetest Way!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Celebrate PEEPSFEST\u00ae with Live Music, Family-Friendly Activities,
\nALL-NEW EASTER PEEPS\u00ae Marshmallow Tasting and the PEEPS\u00ae Chick Drop.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA., Nov. 20, 2024 \u2013 Celebrate the start of the New Year with this sweet celebration by joining\u00a0ArtsQuest<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Just Born Quality Confections<\/a>\u00a0for PEEPSFEST\u00ae\u00a0Monday, Dec. 30 and Tuesday, Dec. 31, from 3 p.m-6 p.m<\/strong>., at the SteelStacks campus. This event is both indoors and outdoors, featuring family-friendly activities, fireworks and more following the annual PEEPS\u00ae Chick drop on both nights of the event. As per tradition, the massive PEEPS\u00ae Chick, weighing in at 400-pounds and standing at four feet, nine inches tall, will descend for the countdown to the New Year\u00a0at 5:35 p.m., on both Dec. 30 and Dec. 31<\/strong>, followed by a stunning display of fireworks. You can purchase tickets for PEEPSFEST\u00ae\u00a0here!<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cPEEPSFEST\u00ae has grown into such a beloved tradition, and it\u2019s incredible to see families coming back year after year,\u201d said Courtney Angle, Corporate Affairs Specialist at Just Born Quality Confections. \u201cThis year, we\u2019ve added even more fun-filled experiences for families to create lasting memories. We\u2019re especially thrilled to debut one of our newest Marshmallow flavors, and we\u2019re confident it will be a favorite this Easter season!\u201d<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s festival will feature activities both indoors and outdoors, and tickets will be required to ensure a safe and quality experience for all in attendance. Tickets are limited and can be purchased for $5 per person.<\/strong>\u00a0In addition, the Ice Rink at SteelStacks, presented by Lehigh Valley Reilly Children\u2019s Hospital, will also be open for its third year in a row. For $25, which includes the cost of ice skating and PEEPSFEST\u00ae, you can skate at the Ice Rink at SteelStacks presented by Lehigh Valley Reilly Children\u2019s Hospital. The skating sessions will take place at\u00a03 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 30 and 31.<\/strong>\u00a0You can book these tickets\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

**Please note, all ages 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.<\/p>\n

Part of this standout experience includes another year of a \u201cSneak-PEEP\u201d tasting, where festivalgoers can get an exclusive first taste of one brand-new PEEPS\u00ae Marshmallow flavor set to launch ahead of Easter 2025. The fun-packed event will also include an all-new PEEPS\u00ae Passport for kids under 12 to build their own goodie bag, which will allow them to unlock special memories as they explore interactive stations throughout the event. Each ticket also includes a free s\u2019mores kit and live musical performances.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are so excited to be partnering with Just Born Quality Confections on the 16th annual PEEPSFEST\u00ae!\u201d said Shayna Super, Music Programming Director and Executive Director Levitt Pavilion. \u201cWhat better way to end the year than with a sweet event that is so special and unique to Bethlehem, while also welcoming families from all over the country!\u201d<\/p>\n

The whole family can also enjoy activities like PEEPS\u00ae themed games, interactive presentations by Wildlands Conservancy, activities and crafts by The Da Vinci Science Center, Eddy Ray Magic and more. Kids can craft their own keepsakes at the friendship bracelet station and watch a demo where they can learn how to whip up delicious Marshmallow creations with PEEPS\u00ae IN THE KITCHEN with PBS39. For those wanting to add a little fashion flair to their celebration, limited-edition PEEPSFEST\u00ae visors will be available with a suggested donation to ArtsQuest to support their tuition-based programming for youth all year long. To ensure an inclusive experience for everyone, the festival will also offer a sensory-friendly room where guests can relax and unwind in a quieter, comfortable space. Dedicated to providing inclusive family fun for all, the event will also feature live music and entertainment, and the opportunity to be photographed with the PEEPS\u00ae Chick Mascot and the PEEPSMOBILE\u00ae, games and more!<\/p>\n

Tickets and additional programming details can be found at\u00a0steelstacks.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t miss out on this beloved New Year\u2019s tradition that\u2019s fun for the whole family!\u00a0Tickets are limited.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

About ArtsQuest\u00a0<\/strong>
\nArtsQuest\u2019s<\/a>\u00a0mission is to provide access to exceptional artistic, cultural and educational experiences using arts and culture as key elements of economic development for our urban communities. ArtsQuest\u2122 supports this mission via the presentation of performing and visual arts, film, arts education classes and outreach, youth programming and cultural events. Through festivals such as its flagship event,\u00a0Musikfest<\/a>; the\u00a0Banana Factory Arts Center<\/a>; and the ArtsQuest Center at\u00a0SteelStacks<\/a>\u00a0arts and cultural campus, ArtsQuest\u2019s programming reaches more than 1.9 million people annually. The organization\u2019s programs and events, of which nearly 50 percent are free to attend, have a combined economic impact of more than $136 million annually in the region.<\/p>\n

About Just Born Quality Confections\u00a0<\/strong>
\nJust Born Quality Confections is a third-generation family-owned candy manufacturer with its purpose to bring sweetness to people’s lives.\u202f\u202fJust Born\u202fis the maker of some of America’s most beloved and iconic brands \u2013 PEEPS\u00ae, MIKE AND IKE\u00ae, HOT TAMALES\u00ae\u202fand GOLDENBERG’S\u00ae\u202fPEANUT CHEWS\u00ae. Just Born has been a part of family traditions and memories for more than 100 years. In 1923, the founder,\u202fSam Born, opened a small candy shop in\u202fBrooklyn, New York, where he marketed the freshness of his daily-made candy with a sign that declared, “Just Born.” Together with Born’s brothers-in-law,\u202fIrv and Jack Shaffer, the company thrived and, in 1932, moved its operations to\u202fBethlehem, PA\u202fwhere it has grown to become one of the largest candy companies in the US by giving back to the community, being good environmental stewards and creating a culture where people want to work. For more information, please visit\u00a0www.justborn.com<\/a>. Follow @JustBornInc on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0Instagram<\/a>, and\u00a0X<\/a>\u00a0(formerly Twitter).<\/p>\n

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\nBryn\u00a0 Keeney<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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