Summer 2022 Calendar
= Hands-on activities -- jump right in!
= Kid-friendly events
Sat, June 4 - RADfest!
Lancaster
Steelton's renowned tambura ensemble Sviraj is the liveliest part of RADfest! 2022, and you're invited to Lancaster County (PA) Central Park to honor the memory of local dance enthusiast "Dr Rad" (Syd Radinovsky) with joyous music and international folk dance and a potluck supper.
Sat, June 4 at Williamson Pavilion #11.
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Monthly - RiverFolk
Harrisburg
One Wednesday a month, join us for a unique summer concert series! Enjoy live acoustic music by local performers during a relaxing sunset cruise on the Pride of the Susquehanna riverboat. On June 29, Shine Delphi & Grace Mahar launch the series. Board the riverboat
at City Island Dock, Harrisburg.
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Thu, July 28 - Folktales, Fairy Tales, and Social Justice
Online
Stories, as well as songs, can be powerful vehicles for social change. Join master storyteller Sheila Arnold for a thought-provoking and inspiring workshop,
live on Zoom on Thursday, July 28.
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August 12-14 - Susquehanna Folk Festival
York
A family-friendly festival packed with music, dancing, workshops, jamming, storytelling, crafts, and much more.
Live Music
Multiple stages featuring nationally-known acts, up-and-coming roots performers and local treasures.Dance Hall
Swing, Contra, Bal Folk, and International dance, plus demos of Puerto Rican and classical Indian dance.Something for Everyone
Lots of variety, indoors and outdoors, kids' activities, food trucks, jams...Make Plans Today!
Tickets & applications are available now! See you IN PERSON August 12‑14 at the York Expo Center in York, PA. MORESat, August 13 - Emerging Artists Showcase
York
Up-and-coming roots musicians are in the spotlight in our annual Emerging Artist Showcase, one of the highlights of our summer festival and always a fun event. Applications are now open!
Apply by Friday, July 15
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Sun, August 14 - Liars Contest
York
Love telling tall tales and shaggy frog stories? Enter the Susquehanna Folk Festival's 2022 Liars Contest! Anyone who can tell a short, funny, family-friendly story is invited to apply. Applications are now open!
Apply by Friday, July 15.
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Sun, October 9 - October Jam & Song Swap
Harrisburg
Our first regular jam of the season. Our jam sessions are enjoyable afternoons of hands-on, homemade music. Everyone is welcome: instrumentalists and singers, musicians and listeners, all ages and levels, all acoustic folk styles. It's friendly and free.
Sunday afternoon, October 9 at Fort Hunter Barn.
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Sun, November 13 - November Jam & Song Swap
Harrisburg
Honor our veterans this month! Our jam sessions are enjoyable afternoons of hands-on, homemade music. Everyone is welcome: instrumentalists and singers, musicians and listeners, all ages and levels, all acoustic folk styles. It's friendly and free.
Sunday afternoon, November 13 at Fort Hunter Barn.
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