UPCOMING EVENTS:
Sun, June 2 - DuoDuo
Harrisburg
Two duos join forces: percussive dancer Nic Gareiss, harpist Maeve Gilchrist, cellist Natalie Haas and Québécois guitarist Yann Falquet. Concert Sun, June 2 at Appalachian Brewing Company. MORE
Wed, June 12 - Soundwaves: Indian Summer Jars
Harrisburg
Enjoy dinner and a sunset cruise on board the riverboat Pride of the Susquehanna, with music by the vibrant local alternative folk band Indian Summer Jars. Wed, June 12 at City Island dock, Harrisburg. MORE
Sat, June 22 - Perry Live: Justin Angelo Band
Newport
Local folk/blues band Justin Angelo Band is the second in a new series of house concerts in Newport, jointly presented by PCCA and SFMS. Sat, June 22 at Landis House. MORE
Wed, July 10 - Soundwaves: Emmanuel Nsingani
Harrisburg
Enjoy dinner and a sunset cruise on board the riverboat Pride of the Susquehanna, with music by African jazz/fusion musician Emmanuel Nsingani. Wed, July 10 at City Island dock, Harrisburg. MORE
July 26-28 - Susquehanna Folk Festival
Lewisberry
A family-friendly weekend jam-packed with music, dancing, workshops, jamming, storytelling, crafts, food and much more. Fri, July 26 at Roundtop Mountain Resort in Lewisberry. MORE
Wed, August 14 - Soundwaves: Justin Angelo Band
Harrisburg
Enjoy dinner and a sunset cruise on board the riverboat Pride of the Susquehanna, with music by local folk/blues collective Justin Angelo Band. Wed, August 14 at City Island dock, Harrisburg. MORE
FESTIVAL NEWS
THREE Days of Fun! July 26-28, 2019
Join us at Roundtop Mountain Resort in Lewisberry for a full family weekend of music, dancing, workshops, jamming, gorgeous handmade items, and more. The festival kicks off on Friday, July 26 with a concert and contra dance ball. MORE
Start Planning your Festival Weekend!
Our 2019 festival lineup includes Cajun icon Michael Doucet with BeauSoleil... Irish supergroups Cherish the Ladies and Pride of New York... American Songster Dom Flemons... jazzy Western Swing with Hot Club of Cowtown... string wizards Kittel & Co. joined by guitarist John Doyle... New England contra bands The Faux Paws and The Stringrays (featuring fiddler Rodney Miller)... kid-wowing Spiral Q puppet theater and The Give and Take Jugglers... not to mention a host of regionally-known artists and family-friendly activities. MORE
Applications Now Open
Festival organizers are now accepting applications for our first Liars Contest, for Artisan Marketplace vendors, and for festival volunteers. MORE
WHAT’S NEW?
Wow, That's Different!
Our website just got a major design update, with a mobile-friendly layout, streamlined event listings, and lots of other improvements. If we left something out, or if something could be better, please let us know! ...TELL US
Tales of a Musical Life
Explore a fascinating collection of stories collected from older York County residents who have a long-time involvement with music. SFMS is indebted to students of Penn State York who conducted the interviews in 2017-18, and to the York County Community Foundation's Hahn Home Fund for Embracing Aging. Check out this oral history project... MORE
