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New Freedom Fest

Saturday, September 16, 2023, 10AM -5PM

New Freedom Fest is an old-time “festival of small town life”. It includes 3 stages of music, dance and entertainment, arts and crafts, animals, food, games, an art tent with pumpkin painting, and much, much more – all centered around the beautiful and historic town of New Freedom, Pennsylvania.

Details coming soon!


New Freedom Heritage

New Freedom Heritage is a 503c not-for-profit organization dedicated to preserving the rich history and culture of New Freedom, Pennsylvania. It was founded on June 15, 2004 by several members of the New Freedom Community Gardeners whose hope was to promote a better future for the community. That is still an important part of the mission today.

Since it’s inception, New Freedom Heritage has had a significant impact on the community. Activities and projects have included:

– Annual New Freedom Fest More
– Creation of the Freedom Green Community Park More
– Creation of the Heritage Museum of New Freedom and an interactive kiosk
– Summertime free outdoor movie nights
– Town murals
– Recording local history
– Monthly speaker series
– Stream rehabilitation
– Members picnic on the Green


Freedom Green Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Freedom Green Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

See pictures of the Freedom Green ribbon cutting ceremony. Pictures here


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Our next program in the Speaker's Series will be a tour of the Glen Rock Museum. The tour will start at 7:00 on Thursday, June 8th. The Glen Rock Historical Society has taken over the whole former People’s Bank building. They are excited to show everyone the additions they have made to their museum. This includes artifacts from the historic People’s Bank. The tour will be very interesting!

Parking behind the building off of Winter Avenue.
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Our next program in the Speakers Series will be a tour of the Glen Rock Museum.  The tour will start at 7:00 on Thursday, June 8th.  The Glen Rock Historical Society has taken over the whole former People’s Bank building.  They are excited to show everyone the additions they have made to their museum.  This includes artifacts from the historic People’s Bank. The tour will be very interesting!

Parking behind the building off of Winter Avenue.

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Many thanks to everyone who helped with the parade.

Very nice job!

Great time

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Happy 150th Anniversary New Freedom Borough! ... See MoreSee Less

4 weeks ago

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When’s the party!

On Thursday, May 11th, Rick Parrish will give a talk and show videos about his Grandfather's farm and growing up in the New Freedom area. The meeting will be held at 7:00 pm at the Boy Scouts Clubhouse on Campbell Road. This will be an interesting evening for anyone who wants to learn more about New Freedom's history. ... See MoreSee Less

4 weeks ago

BIG NEWS!

In celebration of our 20th year, the New Freedom Fest will be featuring a new Oktober Fest tent including locally made German beer, German food and German music, too.

Both of our local breweries, Gun Powder Falls Brewing and Vortex Brewing Company, will be hosting this fabulous addition. Come out and join in the fun and sample some great local brews.
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1 month ago
BIG NEWS!

In celebration of our 20th year, the New Freedom Fest will be featuring a new Oktober Fest tent including locally made German beer, German food and German music, too.

Both of our local breweries, Gun Powder Falls Brewing and Vortex Brewing Company, will be hosting this fabulous addition.  Come out and join in the fun and sample some great local brews.Image attachment

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I can not believe it’s been 20 years!!

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