UPCOMING EVENTS:
Fri, September 20 - Genticorum
Lancaster
This Québécois 'power trio' weaves precise and intricate fiddle, flute and accordion work, gorgeous vocal harmonies, energetic foot percussion and guitar accompaniment into a big and jubilant musical feast. Concert Fri, September 20 at the Ware Center. MORE
Thu, September 26 - Old Blind Dogs
Harrisburg
"A Scots neo-traditional super group, with a bracingly modern musical attack." (Montreal Gazette) Concert Thu, September 26 at Fort Hunter. MORE
Fri, October 11 - Jane Rothfield & Allan Carr
Harrisburg
This husband-and-wife duo play roots music direct from the source: a unique blend of Celtic and Appalachian, traditional and original. Concert Fri, October 11 at Fort Hunter. MORE
Sun, October 27 - Bulgarian Dance Workshop
Harrisburg
Dance master Iliana Bozhanova and accordionist Todor Yankov return for an afternoon of Bulgarian music and dance. Workshop Sun, October 27 at The Movement Center. MORE
Sun, October 27 - Tim O'Brien & Jan Fabricius
York
Bluegrass innovator and roots music superstar, Grammy and IMBA award winner, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist... don't miss this evening! Concert Sun, October 27 at UUCY. MORE
Sat, November 9 - Fall Coffee House
Harrisburg
Live acoustic music from local and regional performers, in an intimate, smoke- and alcohol-free setting. Free coffeehouse concert Sat, November 9 at Fort Hunter Barn. MORE
Welcome to 2019-2020!
With the festival over (whew, what a blast!) we are looking ahead to a full season of events.
Summer winds down with relaxing concert cruises on board the riverboat Pride of the Susquehanna in Harrisburg, followed by SFMS hosting folk entertainment at Fort Hunter Day.
Fall highlights include Genticorum (Québécois), the Old Blind Dogs (Scots neo-trad), Jane Rothfield & Allan Carr (Appalachian meets Irish), and Tim O'Brien with Jan Fabricius (newgrass and harmony singing).
Winter features some new voices: African-American multi-instrumentalist and roots music genius Hubby Jenkins, Milwaukee singer-songwriter Peter Mulvey, and the exciting nouveau stringband Twisted Pine.
Spring is PACKED, with eight concerts in three months, featuring big names like Altan and Missy Raines, and returning bands including Nordic Fiddlers Bloc and Jaerv. Spring surprises include exploring music that inspired the Grateful Dead, and the unlikely (but delightful!) combination of a concert, a contra dance, and an a cappella singing workshop all done by one band.
Check out our 2019-2020 concerts, and get your tickets early!
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Many, Many Thanks!
We'd like to take a moment to thank the many generous folks who made the 2019 Susquehanna Folk Festival a success. Over a hundred individuals donated time, talent and materials. Local and even national organizations became sponsors or advertisers. Performers, vendors and contestants traveled from near and far. Our friends at Roundtop Mountain Resort were amazing. And hundreds of folks and families enjoyed the festival. THANK YOU ALL! Please contact us with feedback.
