Upcoming Events
All season - Download our program book!
In our online Concert Series Program Book, see what SFMS has coming up, and find out about Central PA businesses and arts organizations that support live folk music.
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Sat, May 30 - POSTPONED: Folk Artists Gathering
Camp Hill
Due to an unfortunate scheduling conflict, we must postpone our Folk Artists Gathering until later in the year. Stay tuned for a new date!
Originally scheduled for Saturday afternoon, May 30
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Fri, June 5 - Stone House Breakdown: Sunset Music
Harrisburg
As part of Fort Hunter Park’s “Sunset Music and Movies” series, SFMS presents Stone House Breakdown, a local band that revives and celebrates Appalachian music. They perform original songs in the traditional bluegrass style, old timey standards, bluegrass gospel, and contemporary Americana folk. Rain date June 7th.
Outdoor concert on Friday, June 5 at Fort Hunter Park.
Sat, June 6 - Spring Coffee House
Harrisburg
Susquehanna Folk Coffeehouses are intimate evenings showcasing Central Pennsylvania’s fine amateur acoustic musicians, who play a wide variety of material for an attentive, music-loving audience. This edition of the coffeehouse features classic folk from Doug Morris, new folk from Barkley Cove, and Americana music from Maximum Buffalo. One more act TBA.
FREE Coffeehouse concert Saturday, June 6 at Fort Hunter.
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Sun, June 21 - Michael Daves & Jacob Jolliff
Lancaster
Two of America’s premier bluegrass talents have teamed up as a formidable duo, straddling the line between hard-core traditional bluegrass and experimental forms. Their high lonesome vocal harmony and fiery flat picking honors the classic guitar-mandolin “brother duets” while leaving plenty of room for improvisation and inspired left turns.
Concert on Sunday, June 21 at West Art in Lancaster.
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Sat, August 8 - Apprenticeship Celebration
Camp Hill
Join us for performances, stories and demonstrations from our biggest‑ever cohort of Traditional Arts apprentices and the master artists who mentored them. This event is part of “Bringing It Home,” SFMS’s program featuring local folk artists.
Program on Saturday afternoon, August 8 at Fredricksen Library.
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Sat, August 22 - Volunteer Appreciation Picnic
Harrisburg
All Susquehanna Folk volunteers, past and future, are invited to a cookout potluck with live musical entertainment by SFMS Board members! A fun event to celebrate our volunteers and welcome new ones.
Picnic on Saturday, August 22 at Fort Hunter Park, West Pavilion.
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Sun, September 20 - Folk at Fort Hunter Day
Harrisburg
SFMS hosts an open jam session as part of the annual Fort Hunter Day festivities. Afternoon music includes Acoustic Stew, Maximum Buffalo, and Big Sky Quartet. Enjoy family-friendly activities and historical demonstrations, food, crafts, and more.
All day Sunday, September 20 at Fort Hunter Park.
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Sun, September 20 - Open Mic Night
New Cumberland
Spend the evening at the lovely West Shore Theatre in New Cumberland, enjoying some fine local music and maybe taking center stage yourself. Be there at 5:15 to sign up to play!
Open Mic on Sunday, September 20 at West Shore Theatre.
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Sat, September 26 - Field & Folk: save the date!
New Cumberland
Mark your calendar for a fun outdoor harvest dinner with live music: our 5th annual Field & Folk! The performer will be announced soon. Pencil in the following evening as a rain date, but put a big red circle around
Saturday evening, September 26 at Beshore Hill Farm.
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