Every other year, the Folk Art Alliance at the Walk In Art Center celebrates regional folk arts with Folk Fest, a bi-annual event with art vendors & demonstrations, and musical performances! The Schuylkill County Quilter's Guild's "Quilt Spectacular" will inhabit the Main Gallery on September 6 & 7, so visit the amazing exhibition while you are here!
The Folk Fest will run from 11am to 4 pm on September 6, 2025. Check back here for update on vendors and demonstrators, music and more!
Folk Artists
Folk artists demonstrate their crafts while teaching the history of the art form!
Specializes in fiber arts, specifically weaving, basketry, felting and knitting.
Schuylkill County
...more to come!
Schedule of Events
11:00 am-1:30 pm Sheep to Shawl Demonstrations with the Baaahd Girls & Baaahd Company teams
12:00 pm -2:00 pm Shenandoah All-Star Polka Band
2:00 pm -4:00 pm The O'Henrys
The Shenandoah All-Star Polka Band is a high-energy polka band from Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, known for their lively performances and eclectic blend of traditional and modern polka music with a dash of rock, pop, and country influences.
The O'Henrys are an acoustic trio that draws from a broad spectrum of old-time, bluegrass, folk and celtic music. It includes Henry Koretzky from Harrisburg, who plays mandolin, guitar and hammered dulcimer, and is a former member of groups such as High Strung, Cornerstone, the Harrisburg Mandolin Ensemble and Sweetwater Reunion. He is joined by singer/guitarist Mike Henry from Littlestown, who has an extensive background in bluegrass and Irish music, and Reading-based bassist Aaron Blouin.
Explore The Coal Region
The History:
NorthEastern Pennsylvania's contemporary culture has been formed by it's original inhabitants and the waves of diverse immigrant populations that migrated here in the 1700's for opportunities to work in the coal mines. The diverse cultures together created shared American culture, unique to eastern Pennsylvania. Visit the Schuylkill County Historical Society to learn more and enjoy the slide show with historic pictures below!
Living Traditions:
Patrick Donmoyer, Director of the Pennsylvania German Cultural Center, shares the legacy of Pennsylvania Dutch Barn Stars in a documentary by Wunderbar.
Choose any of these coal regions signature dishes provided by "A Coalcracker in the Kitchen" for an authentic taste of Eastern Pennsylvania you can make in your own kitchen. Enjoy while watching the live entertainment or the community "get together"!
Grocery list's are included with the recipe and stories about the history of each dish in the region! Be sure to check out the "A Coalcracker in the Kitchen"'s blog for an extensive collection of coal region dishes!
The Coalcracker in the Kitchen could use support after a personal tragedy. If you enjoy these recipes please consider supporting her at the link below.
