Susquehanna Folk Festival The best weekend of the summer!
Friday (gates open 6:30 pm)
Beginners Contra Workshop with caller Kenny Brown: 7:30 pm to 8:00 pm at the Dance Hall on Friday
Shane Speal kicks off our Friday Concert: 7:30 pm to 8:45 pm at the New Roots Stage on Friday

Fri
7:30 pm
- 8:45 pm
New Roots Stage
Shane Speal kicks off our Friday Concert
York's own "King of the Cigar Box Guitar" starts the festival off in his own inimitable style.
Friday Contra Dance with caller Kenny Brown and music by Henry Koretzky, Todd Clewell and Alex Mitchell: 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm at the Dance Hall on Friday

Fri
8:00 pm
- 10:30 pm
Dance Hall
Friday Contra Dance with caller Kenny Brown and music by Henry Koretzky, Todd Clewell and Alex Mitchell
Colebrook Road in concert: 9:15 pm to 10:30 pm at the New Roots Stage on Friday

Fri
9:15 pm
- 10:30 pm
New Roots Stage
Colebrook Road in concert
This nationally-known local band bridges traditional and progressive bluegrass, with clawhammer banjo, fiery fiddling, mandolin, dobro, guitar, bass and spot-on vocal harmonies.
Saturday (gates open 10 am)
Ken & Brad Kolodner in concert: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Main Stage on Saturday

Sat
11:00 am
- 12:00 pm
Main Stage
Ken & Brad Kolodner in concert
with multi instrumentalist Rachel EddyFather, son & friend blur the lines of Old-Time, Bluegrass and American Roots music.
Swing Dance Class (all levels) with Bobby White and Crystal Johnson: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Dance Hall on Saturday

Sat
11:00 am
- 1:00 pm
Dance Hall
Swing Dance Class (all levels) with Bobby White and Crystal Johnson
Swing dance legend Crystal Johnson and NYC's Bobby White teach a fast-paced, high-energy class.
Quilting Demonstration by the African American Quilters Gathering of Harrisburg: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Marketplace on Saturday

Sat
11:00 am
- 1:00 pm
Marketplace
Quilting Demonstration by the African American Quilters Gathering of Harrisburg
In the Marketplace area!
Emerging Artist Showcase: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Coffeehouse Stage on Saturday
Poor Man's Gambit in concert: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm at the New Roots Stage on Saturday

Sat
11:00 am
- 12:00 pm
New Roots Stage
Poor Man's Gambit in concert
“A treasure chest of traditional” music from Ireland, England, Brittany and Scotland.
Shape Note Singing School with Maria Cramer & Robin Banerji: 11:00 am to 12:30 pm at the Pickin' Place on Saturday

Sat
11:00 am
- 12:30 pm
Pickin' Place
Shape Note Singing School with Maria Cramer & Robin Banerji
Learn to sing four-part harmonies, even if you can't read a note of music, using The Sacred Harp.
Ian Zolitor - Main Stage emcee: 11:00 am to 10:00 pm at the Main Stage on Saturday

Sat
11:00 am
- 10:00 pm
Main Stage
Ian Zolitor - Main Stage emcee
The host of WXPN's Folk Show returns to our main-stage mike!
Crafts all day!: 11:00 am to 6:00 pm at the Young Folks Zone on Saturday
International Dancing: 12:00 pm to 12:45 pm at the Young Folks Zone on Saturday
The Murphy Beds in concert: 12:20 pm to 1:20 pm at the Main Stage on Saturday

Sat
12:20 pm
- 1:20 pm
Main Stage
The Murphy Beds in concert
Traditional and original folk songs with close harmonies and deft instrumental arrangements.
Tanner Bingaman in concert: 12:20 pm to 1:20 pm at the New Roots Stage on Saturday

Sat
12:20 pm
- 1:20 pm
New Roots Stage
Tanner Bingaman in concert
Tanner’s original “folkmush” and arrangements of traditional mountain tunes on guitar, banjo and harmonica earned him top honors in our 2021 Emerging Artist Showcase.
Shape Note Sing with Maria Cramer & Robin Banerji: 12:45 pm to 2:00 pm at the Pickin' Place on Saturday

Sat
12:45 pm
- 2:00 pm
Pickin' Place
Shape Note Sing with Maria Cramer & Robin Banerji
Share the joy of singing with a group in four-part harmony, seated in a square and reading from The Sacred Harp.
Swing Dance with The Revisionists: 1:20 pm to 4:00 pm at the Dance Hall on Saturday

Sat
1:20 pm
- 4:00 pm
Dance Hall
Swing Dance with The Revisionists
The spirit of the Savoy Ballroom comes to our Dance Hall with this premier Lindy Hop band from NYC. Sponsored by Jess Hayden.
Songs, Crankies & Appalachian Rhythm Toys with Box and String: 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm at the Young Folks Zone on Saturday

Sat
1:30 pm
- 2:30 pm
Young Folks Zone
Songs, Crankies & Appalachian Rhythm Toys with Box and String
Songs and silliness! The whole family will enjoy an hour with Sarah Gowan & Bill Quern.
The Faux Paws in concert: 1:40 pm to 2:40 pm at the Main Stage on Saturday

Sat
1:40 pm
- 2:40 pm
Main Stage
The Faux Paws in concert
A contagious groove and feel-good melting pot of raging fiddle tunes, saxophone solos and unrequited love songs.
Poor Man's Gambit in concert: 1:40 pm to 2:40 pm at the New Roots Stage on Saturday

Sat
1:40 pm
- 2:40 pm
New Roots Stage
Poor Man's Gambit in concert
“A treasure chest of traditional” music from Ireland, England, Brittany and Scotland.
Beginner “Taster” Lesson with Carla Crowen, during the band's first break: 2:00 pm to 2:15 pm at the Dance Hall on Saturday

Sat
2:00 pm
- 2:15 pm
Dance Hall
Beginner “Taster” Lesson with Carla Crowen, during the band's first break
It’s fun to watch — but it’s even more fun to dance! Learn some basic moves with Carla and you’ll be dancing in the aisles in no time.
Slide Guitar Lessons with Rory Block: 2:15 pm to 3:00 pm at the Coffeehouse Stage on Saturday

Sat
2:15 pm
- 3:00 pm
Coffeehouse Stage
Slide Guitar Lessons with Rory Block
Learn from a seven-time Blues Music Award winner!
Ukulele Intro Workshop with Kevin Neidig: 2:15 pm to 3:15 pm at the Pickin' Place on Saturday
Ken & Brad Kolodner in concert: 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Main Stage on Saturday

Sat
3:00 pm
- 4:00 pm
Main Stage
Ken & Brad Kolodner in concert
with multi instrumentalist Rachel EddyFather, son & friend blur the lines of Old-Time, Bluegrass and American Roots music.
Guitar Workshop with Jefferson Hamer: 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the New Roots Stage on Saturday
Bringing It Home: Afro-Puerto Rican Rhythm and Dance: 3:15 pm to 4:00 pm at the Coffeehouse Stage on Saturday
Limberjacks: 3:30 pm to 4:15 pm at the Young Folks Zone on Saturday
BalFolk Dancing - led by Maria Cramer and Robin Banerji, with music by Millevaches: 4:15 pm to 5:30 pm at the Dance Hall on Saturday

Sat
4:15 pm
- 5:30 pm
Dance Hall
BalFolk Dancing - led by Maria Cramer and Robin Banerji, with music by Millevaches
BalFolk dances are fun and accessible variations on much older dances, with lively music and driving rhythms. Come find out why BalFolk has taken Europe by storm.
Bringing It Home: “It Reminds Me of Home”: 4:15 pm to 5:00 pm at the Coffeehouse Stage on Saturday
Cas Ceol in concert: 4:20 pm to 5:20 pm at the Main Stage on Saturday

Sat
4:20 pm
- 5:20 pm
Main Stage
Cas Ceol in concert
Featuring members from three of Central PA’s finest Celtic music groups: The Celtic Martins, Irish Blessing, and Seasons.
Bring on the Banjo with Brad Kolodner, Tanner Bingaman and Rachel Eddy: 4:20 pm to 5:05 pm at the New Roots Stage on Saturday

Sat
4:20 pm
- 5:05 pm
New Roots Stage
Bring on the Banjo with Brad Kolodner, Tanner Bingaman and Rachel Eddy
These three top-notch players will share songs, tunes, stories, and tricks of the trade, and
they'll take questions from the audience.
A Survey of Swing with Henry Koretzky & Kevin Neidig: 4:45 pm to 5:45 pm at the Pickin' Place on Saturday

Sat
4:45 pm
- 5:45 pm
Pickin' Place
A Survey of Swing with Henry Koretzky & Kevin Neidig
Our hometown string wizards will describe what swing and jazz are (including subgenres like western swing and gypsy jazz), and demonstrate how to make folk swing using chords, melodies, harmonies, phrasing and improv. Instruments are optional but welcome.
Bringing It Home: Seamus Carmichael & Friends: 5:15 pm to 6:00 pm at the Coffeehouse Stage on Saturday
Tanner Bingaman in concert: 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm at the New Roots Stage on Saturday

Sat
5:30 pm
- 6:30 pm
New Roots Stage
Tanner Bingaman in concert
Tanner’s original “folkmush” and arrangements of traditional mountain tunes on guitar, banjo and harmonica earned him top honors in our 2021 Emerging Artist Showcase.
The Murphy Beds in concert: 5:40 pm to 6:40 pm at the Main Stage on Saturday

Sat
5:40 pm
- 6:40 pm
Main Stage
The Murphy Beds in concert
Traditional and original folk songs with close harmonies and deft instrumental arrangements.
Beginners Contra Workshop with caller Donna Hunt: 5:45 pm to 6:15 pm at the Dance Hall on Saturday
Irish Session with Cas Ceol: 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Pickin' Place on Saturday

Sat
6:00 pm
- 7:00 pm
Pickin' Place
Irish Session with Cas Ceol
Bring an instrument and share some tunes with the women of Cas Ceol, or just listen and enjoy.
Contra Dance with The Faux Paws and caller Donna Hunt: 6:15 pm to 9:15 pm at the Dance Hall on Saturday

Sat
6:15 pm
- 9:15 pm
Dance Hall
Contra Dance with The Faux Paws and caller Donna Hunt
Two brothers who grew up playing for contra dances met this bluegrass-loving jazz saxophonist...
Swing Time! Q&A session with Crystal Johnson and Bobby White: 6:15 pm to 7:15 pm at the Coffeehouse Stage on Saturday

Sat
6:15 pm
- 7:15 pm
Coffeehouse Stage
Swing Time! Q&A session with Crystal Johnson and Bobby White
Our honored guest swing dance instructors will discuss all aspects of Lindy Hop, from the dance’s Harlem origins to its current revival. Come prepared with questions!
The Art of the Set workshop: 6:50 pm to 7:30 pm at the New Roots Stage on Saturday

Sat
6:50 pm
- 7:30 pm
New Roots Stage
The Art of the Set workshop
Poor Man's Gambit breaks down the process of assembling a crackin’ set of Irish tunes, from instruments to tune types to backing.
Neidig, Koretzky & Campbell in concert w/guest Alex Mitchell: 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Main Stage on Saturday

Sat
7:00 pm
- 8:00 pm
Main Stage
Neidig, Koretzky & Campbell in concert w/guest Alex Mitchell
There’s no telling what will happen when this “who’s who” of powerhouse Central PA musicians takes the stage. Sponsored by Beth Alwine.
Bringing It Home: Batida: 7:30 pm to 8:15 pm at the Coffeehouse Stage on Saturday
2022 SFMS Emerging Artist: 8:20 pm to 9:10 pm at the Main Stage on Saturday
Rory Block in concert: 9:30 pm to 11:00 pm at the Main Stage on Saturday

Sat
9:30 pm
- 11:00 pm
Main Stage
Rory Block in concert
Widely regarded as the top female interpreter and
authority in the genre, this seven time Blues Music Award winner is an ambassador for the Delta blues tradition.
BalFolk Dancing - led by Maria Cramer and Robin Banerji, with music by Millevaches: 9:30 pm to 10:55 pm at the Dance Hall on Saturday

Sat
9:30 pm
- 10:55 pm
Dance Hall
BalFolk Dancing - led by Maria Cramer and Robin Banerji, with music by Millevaches
BalFolk dances are fun and accessible variations on much older dances, with lively music and driving rhythms. Come find out why BalFolk has taken Europe by storm.
Festival Open Mic with host Eryn Spangler: 11:10 pm to 12:00 am at the New Roots Stage on Saturday

Sat
11:10 pm
- 12:00 am
New Roots Stage
Festival Open Mic with host Eryn Spangler
Drop by the Instrument Check table (near Mercantile) to sign up!
Sunday (gates open 10 am)
Bringing It Home: Spiritual Messengers in concert: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Main Stage on Sunday

Sun
11:00 am
- 12:00 pm
Main Stage
Bringing It Home: Spiritual Messengers in concert
Not your typical gospel group! Collaboratively-written originals with flavors of R&B and Soul, and even reggae beats and pop sounds.
Advanced Contra Dance with Coracree and caller Alexandra Deis-Lauby: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Dance Hall on Sunday
Bringing It Home: Keeping It Real: 11:00 am to 11:45 am at the Coffeehouse Stage on Sunday
Raye Zaragoza in concert: 11:00 am to 11:45 am at the New Roots Stage on Sunday

Sun
11:00 am
- 11:45 am
New Roots Stage
Raye Zaragoza in concert
Songs to fight for, represent, and celebrate those left too long outside the spotlight. Raye has been called “one of the most politically relevant artists in her genre.”
Ian Zolitor - Main Stage emcee: 11:00 am to 8:00 pm at the Main Stage on Sunday

Sun
11:00 am
- 8:00 pm
Main Stage
Ian Zolitor - Main Stage emcee
The host of WXPN's Folk Show returns to our main-stage mike!
Crafts all day!: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Young Folks Zone on Sunday
Bringing It Home: Classical Indian Dance with Rachita Nambiar: 12:00 pm to 12:45 pm at the Coffeehouse Stage on Sunday
Br'er Rabbit Tells Some Tales: 12:00 pm to 12:45 pm at the Young Folks Zone on Sunday
Crys Matthews & Heather Mae in concert: 12:05 pm to 1:05 pm at the New Roots Stage on Sunday

Sun
12:05 pm
- 1:05 pm
New Roots Stage
Crys Matthews & Heather Mae in concert
Winner of the International Folk Music Awards 2022 for her song “Changemakers,” Crys Matthews has already been hailed as “the next Woody Guthrie.” Heather Mae tackles complex topics surrounding mental health, LGBTQ+ issues and more. Together they perform songs of social justice and compassionate dissent.
Beginners Contra Workshop with Coracree and caller Alexandra Deis-Lauby: 12:15 pm to 12:45 pm at the Dance Hall on Sunday
Neidig, Koretzky, Gehret & Campbell in concert: 12:20 pm to 1:20 pm at the Main Stage on Sunday

Sun
12:20 pm
- 1:20 pm
Main Stage
Neidig, Koretzky, Gehret & Campbell in concert
There’s no telling what will happen when this “who’s who” of powerhouse Central PA musicians takes the stage. Sponsored by Beth Alwine.
International Dancing - introduction: 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at the Dance Hall on Sunday

Sun
1:00 pm
- 2:00 pm
Dance Hall
International Dancing - introduction
Join Zita Angelo of World Dance Lancaster for an hour of easy, fun dances from Eastern Europe.
Bringing It Home: Passing It On: 1:00 pm to 1:35 pm at the Coffeehouse Stage on Sunday
Sunnyland Band with Slim Harrison: 1:15 pm to 2:00 pm at the Young Folks Zone on Sunday

Sun
1:15 pm
- 2:00 pm
Young Folks Zone
Sunnyland Band with Slim Harrison
Washboards, spoons, jugs, skiffleboards and limberjacks are ready for kids to play along!
Cumberland Honey in concert: 1:25 pm to 2:25 pm at the New Roots Stage on Sunday

Sun
1:25 pm
- 2:25 pm
New Roots Stage
Cumberland Honey in concert
This Cumberland County trio features sweet harmonies with folk influences, soul and a taste of bluegrass. Their original songs weave stories of life, love and a call to social action.
Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley in concert: 1:40 pm to 2:40 pm at the Main Stage on Sunday

Sun
1:40 pm
- 2:40 pm
Main Stage
Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley in concert
With a Grammy nomination and multiple IBMA awards between them, these two musicians make an electrifying duo. Hold onto your hat when they start flatpicking!
Waterways to Freedom: Storytelling Presentation: 1:45 pm to 2:45 pm at the Coffeehouse Stage on Sunday
Bluegrass Jam with Ken Gehret: 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm at the Pickin' Place on Sunday

Sun
2:00 pm
- 3:30 pm
Pickin' Place
Bluegrass Jam with Ken Gehret
Bring an instrument and share some tunes with this veteran fiddler, or just listen and enjoy.
Bringing It Home: International Dancing with Sviraj: 2:15 pm to 5:15 pm at the Dance Hall on Sunday
Raye Zaragoza in concert: 2:45 pm to 3:30 pm at the New Roots Stage on Sunday

Sun
2:45 pm
- 3:30 pm
New Roots Stage
Raye Zaragoza in concert
Songs to fight for, represent, and celebrate those left too long outside the spotlight. Raye has been called “one of the most politically relevant artists in her genre.”
Coracree in concert: 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Main Stage on Sunday

Sun
3:00 pm
- 4:00 pm
Main Stage
Coracree in concert
Philadelphia and Virginia based Coracree plays roots music from the heart, melding a mixture of Celtic, Old-Time, European and original music with an old and contemporary sound.
Archive Challenge: 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Coffeehouse Stage on Sunday
Meet the Masters interview: 3:50 pm to 4:30 pm at the New Roots Stage on Sunday

Sun
3:50 pm
- 4:30 pm
New Roots Stage
Meet the Masters interview
Sara and Sean Watkins chat with Ian Zolitor about their solo careers and sibling collaboration.
Meet the Masters interview: 4:15 pm to 4:45 pm at the Coffeehouse Stage on Sunday

Sun
4:15 pm
- 4:45 pm
Coffeehouse Stage
Meet the Masters interview
Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley chat with Art Wachter about the musical paths that brought them together.
Bringing It Home: Open Jam Session: 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm at the Pickin' Place on Sunday
The Revisionists in concert: 4:20 pm to 5:20 pm at the Main Stage on Sunday

Sun
4:20 pm
- 5:20 pm
Main Stage
The Revisionists in concert
Danny Jonokuchi & The Revisionists are a NYC based band with “a classic swing sound you wouldn’t think possible”. Sponsored by Jess Hayden.
Sunnyland Band with Slim Harrison: 4:45 pm to 5:30 pm at the Young Folks Zone on Sunday

Sun
4:45 pm
- 5:30 pm
Young Folks Zone
Sunnyland Band with Slim Harrison
Grab a stumpf-fiddle or jump on the washtub bass and play along in this participatory jugband.
Women in Song panel: 5:00 pm to 5:50 pm at the New Roots Stage on Sunday

Sun
5:00 pm
- 5:50 pm
New Roots Stage
Women in Song panel
Cumberland Honey,
Crys Matthews & Heather Mae, and
Raye Zaragoza take turns playing songs and discussing the ideas and issues behind their work.
Liars Contest: 5:05 pm to 6:35 pm at the Coffeehouse Stage on Sunday
...with emcee Sheila Arnold: 5:05 pm to 6:35 pm at the Coffeehouse Stage on Sunday
Contra Dance with Coracree and caller Alexandra Deis-Lauby: 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at the Dance Hall on Sunday

Sun
5:30 pm
- 7:00 pm
Dance Hall
Contra Dance with Coracree and caller Alexandra Deis-Lauby
A mix of Celtic, Old-Time, European and original tunes with an old and contemporary sound.
Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley in concert: 5:40 pm to 6:40 pm at the Main Stage on Sunday

Sun
5:40 pm
- 6:40 pm
Main Stage
Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley in concert
With a Grammy nomination and multiple IBMA awards between them, these two musicians make an electrifying duo. Hold onto your hat when they start flatpicking!
Young Folks’ Parade: 5:45 pm to 6:00 pm at the Young Folks Zone on Sunday
Cumberland Honey in concert: 6:15 pm to 6:45 pm at the New Roots Stage on Sunday

Sun
6:15 pm
- 6:45 pm
New Roots Stage
Cumberland Honey in concert
This Cumberland County trio features sweet harmonies with folk influences, soul and a taste of bluegrass. Their original songs weave stories of life, love and a call to social action.
Watkins Family Hour in concert: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm at the Main Stage on Sunday

Sun
7:00 pm
- 8:30 pm
Main Stage
Watkins Family Hour in concert
GRAMMY award winning Nickel Creek alums Sara and Sean Watkins are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their all-star, anything-goes variety show.
And more!

Watch for more festival performers and events to be announced.
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