2024 Northern Appalachian Folk Festival
Friday September 6
Day One
American Legion Stage
Starting @ 4.30pm ET - all start times approximate​
4.30 - The Harmony Guild
6.00 - Bindley Hardware Co.
7.20 - Rivers
8.45 - HABATAT
7th Street Stage
Starting @ 5.00pm ET - all start times approximate​
5.00 - Kiara Smith Band
6.20 - Miss Freddye's Blues Band
8.00 - Black Ridge
Saturday september 7
Day Two
American Legion Stage
Starting @ 12 noon ET- all start times approximate​
12.00 - Kim & Reggie Harris
1.15 - Big Sky Quartet
2.30 - Alyssa Hankey Band
3.45 - The Harmony Guild
4.45 - Jerry B & the Bonetones
6.00 - Aristotle Jones & the Amazing Appalachian Soul Show
7.15 - Buffalo Rose
8.20 - Jason Gamble
8.40 - THE COMMONHEART
7th Street Stage
Starting @ 12 noon ET- all start times approximate​
12.00 - Levi Wolf
12.30 - Matt Smolko
1.05 - Danny Rectenwald
1.50 - Woodland Twang
3.30 - Average Joey
4.45 - Howling Mob
6.10 - Endless Mike & the Beagle Club
7.20 - Caleb J. Murphy
7.45 - The David Mayfield Parade
Plus!
Poetry Readings presented by Poeming Through the Dark
Wesley Scott McMasters ~ Gregory Ramkawsky ~ Queen-Poetri Dozier Clare Welsh ~ Jay Orlando ~ John Dorsey
AND
Fire performances by Flow N'At
Workshops, Demonstrations, and other events
LOCATION
The Fox Clark Gallery
The NAFF Center
Levity Brewing Co. / The Hoodlebug Trail
The Indiana Theater
American Legion Stage
North 6th Street
@ Delaney Chevrolet
Historical and Genealogical Society of Indiana County
South 6th Street, between Philadelphia Street and the HGSIC
Woody Lodge Winery
Memorial Park
Paper Garden Co.
Events
9/7 - all day
APPALACHIAN ROOTS : A JURIED ART EXHIBITION
This juried exhibition provides artists with the opportunity to showcase their work, exploring themes of Appalachian spirit and fun-ness while honoring the region's diverse artistic expressions.
The exhibition will be accompanied by a comprehensive catalog, including artworks on display, artist biographies, essays on folk art, and writings from the jurors.
9/7 - 10.00am
WALK OF FAME CEREMONY
2024 Inductees:
Thaddeus Mosley, Art
Patti Holmes, Music
Martha “The Last Passenger Pigeon,” Environment
William Julius Wilson, Education
Fannie Sellins, Human Rights
Chuck Klausing, Sports
Debbie Davidson, Community Service
9/7 - 10.00am
UNDERGROUND RAILROAD RACE FOR FREEDOM 5K
Registration table and starting line located at Levity Brewing Co.
1380 Wayne Ave # A, Indiana, PA 15701
9/7 - 11.00am
FIDDLE CONTEST
Registration begins at 10.00am outside the Theater, under the marquee.
Fiddlers, guitarists, banjoists, and mandolin players also welcome.
9/7 - 3.00pm
STORYTELLERS & LIARS CONTEST
Registration begins at 2.00pm outside the Theater, under the marquee.
The Storytellers & Liars Contest is an amateur storytelling competition for purveyors of prevarication, connoisseurs of cock and bull, and fans of the fish story.
Tell your tallest tale and win cash prizes!
9/7 - 11.15am
Poet Laureate Induction Ceremony
2024 Inductees:
Nick Brinsi
Danny Meagher
Jack Smith
9/7 - 12.45pm
COMMUNITY YOUTH CHOIR PERFORMANCE
9/7 - 1.00pm
CHILDREN'S ALLEY EVENTS
Bounce castle and obstacle course provided by Go Bonkerz, tie-dye station, photo booth, face painting, petting zoo by QuackadoodleDoo, games, prizes, drum circle shows at 1pm and 3pm, sidewalk chalk, and more!
9/7 - 2.45pm
UNDERGROUND RAILROAD PUPPET SHOW
Presented by the Wacky Woods Puppet Theater
9/7 - 12.00pm
THE LIFE AND DEATH OF FANNIE SELLINS
Presented by Susan Ferrandiz
Susan Ferrandiz, is the first person to have fully researched and investigated using primary documents, the life and death of Fannie Sellins, a labor organizer for the United Mine Workers of America, who was brutally murdered in 1919 in Pittsburgh by thugs affiliated with the coal and steel interests.
9/7 - 2.00pm
THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD
Presented by Kim & Reggie Harris
Kim & Reggie Harris are not only musicians, but storytellers who have been captivating audiences with their acoustic melodies and socially aware lyrics for over three decades. Their music, a harmonious blend of folk, gospel, classical, rock, jazz, and pop, serves as a platform to address pressing social issues while also spreading positivity.
Their African-American heritage shines through in their music, particularly in their spirituals and gospel songs. Known for their commitment to education, the Harrises also work with the AIE Programming at The Kennedy Center, delivering presentations on black history to educators and students. Using music and historical narratives, they craft performances that appeal to a wide range of age groups, from school assemblies and university symposiums to adult concerts.​
9/7 - all day
TOURS OF THE SILAS M. CLARK HOUSE
During the Northern Appalachian Folk Festival, come visit the Silas M. Clark House, a Victorian era mansion. Guided tours will be offered every half-hour starting at 11:00, there will be no 1:00 tour. Come learn about Silas Clark and his family, life in the Victorian Era, and hear a few time period pieces played on the parlor piano. Tours are limited to 20 people, and tours are on a first-come first serve basis. All tours will start at the front door of the Clark House, there will
be a volunteer there to assist you.
9/7 - all day
HISTORICAL SOCIETY DEMONSTRATIONS
Farm tools, Quilting, Wood Turning, Lumbering, Cabin Building, Wool Production, Games & Toys, Milk Delivery, 1930 Model A Ford Pickup Truck with Maytag Advertising, Military Heritage Historical Interpreters
9/7 - 1.00pm
APPALACHIA RISE
Presented by Danny and Molly Meagher
Poetry and Irish music in both English and Gaelic.
9/7 - 3.00pm
HARMONICA FOR COPD
Presented by Charlie Barath with Harmonicas donated by Hohner Harmonicas
An introductory class on the instrument with special emphasis on how playing the harmonica can alleviate symptoms of COPD and other respiratory issues.
9/7 - 11.00am
PLANT WALK
Presented by certified herbalist Dana Driscoll
9/7 - 11.00am
Children's Storytime
"Backyard Fairies" by Phoebe Wahl
9/7 - 12.00pm
Strange Phenomena of Northern Appalachia
The third year running of the strange and unusual in our region! Presented by Abigail Adams and Amanda Poole
9/7 - 2.00pm
Caleb J. Murphy Performance
An acoustic performance by Caleb J. Murphy