The fourth annual Bent Fest is set to take place Saturday, April 12th at Bent Run Brewing Co. along the Allegheny River in downtown Warren.

Organizers say this year’s event is shaping up to be the biggest yet, with 38 vendors already signed up—nearly double the number of past years events.  

 

In 2024, more than 1,000 people attended the festival, which features live music, food, vendors, and local businesses coming together to celebrate the community. Organizers say the event is not only a boost for Bent Run but also a major benefit to other downtown businesses.  

 

Beyond the festival itself, the event helps shine a light on Warren’s small business community, giving vendors and entrepreneurs a platform to showcase their work.  

 

"We’ve had vendors come here from hours - even states away, and connect with new customers and other people in the industry, and grow their business here," Denise Caudill, Owner of Bent Run Brewing Co. said. "Being able to support others in the industry and also bring people into Warren has been great, just getting people out here to experience what the area has to offer."  

 

With more vendors signing up and excitement building, organizers say they expect this year’s turnout to surpass previous events.  

 

"It’s amazing to see how much this has grown so far, and we just want it to get bigger each year," added Phil Caudill. 

"We also have a homebrew contest that will be happening during the event and proceeds from that will go to the Warren County Shop with a Cop program." 

 

Bent Fest continues to expand its reach, attracting visitors from outside the area and helping to put downtown Warren on the map as a destination for events and local commerce.

 

For more information about this year's Bent Fest and where to get tickets, visit here.