Day Trip: Kutztown Folk Festival
Take a short drive to the Kutztown Folk Festival for food, music, crafts and fun
63rd Annual Kutztown Folk Festival
When: June 30-July 8
Location: Kutztown Fairgrounds, 225 N. White Oak St., Kutztown. Here is a map of the festival attractions.
Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Daily Admission:
- $14 adults
- $13 senior citizens (55 & older)
- $5 junior (13-17)
- $24 All-week pass
- Free for children 12 and under
The oldest folklife festival in America celebrates Pennsylvania Dutch culture with:
- Demonstrations of traditional crafts by 200 juried American crafters
- Historical reenactments
- Antiques
- Traditional music and dancing
- Largest quilt sale in the country featuring over 2,000 American-made quilts
Childrens' activities include:
- Noah’s World animal park
- Hay mazes and rides
- Do-it-yourself mural paintings
- Childrens' stage with live entertainment
Silagh White
8:54 am on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Visited the Kutztown Festival on its first day. There is an activity patch developed by the German Cultural Heritage Center at Kutztown University and the Girl Scouts of Eastern PA. Available for Girl Scouts and non-girl scouts. Complete the passport and $5. Additional "rocker patches" to complete the full set of activities in workshops and seminars throughout the year. Great way for kids and adults to experience more about PA Dutch culture.
Also - I highly recommend the $2 Birch Beer available at the booth not far from the Big Red "churchy" building. Apple dumplings are also fabulous. Make sure to get it with any topping to soften the pie crust. I chose whipped cream; delicious. Also, try the Ox Sandwich, if so inclined. Warning, the Ox is roasting on a spit at the booth; some families may not be ready to explain where "meat" comes from.
Susan Koomar
9:28 am on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Thanks for the tips, Silagh. Sounds like a great day trip. The festival runs through next Sunday, July 8.