Festivals

In our effort to bring art and cultural opportunities to Huntingdon County, the Huntingdon County Arts Council runs three festivals–two music festivals and a fiber festival.

Folk College

Folk College is a fun and friendly weekend of playing and listening to folk music. The festival is held Memorial Day weekend held at Juniata College in Huntingdon.
This year Folk College is May 26-28, 2023.

Folk College brings to Huntingdon some top folk music talent.
This year’s lineup includes host band Simple Gifts, Pittsburgh-based folk/Americana group Buffalo Rose, country blues duo Piedmont Blūz, new old-fashioned duo Resonant Rogues, Celtic duo Rakish, Asia meets Appalachia group Appalasia, and more.

For more information about Folk College, check out the Folk College website.

Greenwood Furnace Folk Gathering

Greenwood Furnace Folk Gathering is a wonderful weekend of playing, singing, jamming, dancing, and listening to folk music. There are activities for all levels, from non-musicians to advanced players, and all ages, from mature children through adults, are welcome. Come and enjoy the friendly, relaxed setting at a beautiful state park. Forty-seven different workshops in 8-time slots cover a wide range of musical styles and interests. Enjoy two concerts, a contra and square dance, plus lots of formal and informal opportunities to jam.

Greenwood Furnace Folk Gathering is held at the beautiful and historic Greenwood Furnace State Park, between Huntingdon and State College.
This year’s festival is September 8-10, 2023.

For more information about Greenwood Furnace Folk Gathering, check out the Greenwood Furnace Folk Gathering website.


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🎻 As part of Folk College, a live folk music concert is open to the public. 🪕🪕 The Saturday, May 24 concert features three terrific acts: singer, songwriter, and humorist Jamie Anderson, the fusion of traditional fiddle tunes, jazz, tango, classical, and more with Midnight on the Water, and the music of South & North Americas with Acoustic Nomads. 🎻📌The concert is a 7 p.m. at Halbritter Center for Performing Arts on the Juniata College campus in Huntingdon, PA. 🎟️ Tickets are available in advance (huntingdoncountyarts.com/.../folk-college.../) and at the door. ... See MoreSee Less
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Huntingdon County Arts Council
Join us at Art Walk Huntingdon today and make this cute Yard Bird. From 5 to 8 p.m. at the Huntingdon County Arts Center, 313 12th Street, Huntingdon.And don't miss the chance to check out the other seven participating locations.Art Walk Huntingdon: Thursday, May 15, 5 to 8 p.m. ... See MoreSee Less
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