Hands-On Folk Events
Wed, May 12 - Tall Tales Workshop
Online
Thinking about entering our Liars Contest this summer? In this workshop, master storyteller Andy Offutt Irwin teaches some of his tricks for creating comically believable balderdash. Zoom workshop on Wednesday, May 12. MORE
till June 14 - Enter our 2021 Liars Contest
Online
Love telling tall tales and shaggy dog stories? Enter the Susquehanna Folk Festival's 2021 Liars Contest! Anyone who can tell a short, funny, family-friendly story is invited to apply. Cash prizes! Deadline is June 14. Full details here... MORE
Sun, May 16 - Spring Coffee House
Online
Join us for a FREE evening coffeehouse emceed by our own Joe Cooney. First up is Noah Fowler, playing Americana-tinged originals. Next is balladeer Matt Wenger, playing songs from the old-time and classic-folk traditions. And finally, we welcome award-winning songwriter Annette Wasilik. FREE livestream coffeehouse concert on Sunday evening, May 16. MORE
Endless Summer - 2021 Susquehanna Folk Festival
Online and In-Person
The Susquehanna Folk Festival is coming to YOU this summer! And instead of one weekend, it's all summer long — a whole new kind of music festival. We're planning for a mix of innovative virtual programming and safely-distanced in-person events, enjoying silver linings and making lemonade. It's gonna be great! A few events have been announced — many more to come! MORE
Sat, June 5 - Sierra Hull & Justin Moses
Online
We're declaring June 5th to be Mandolin Day! IMBA favorites and Grammy nominees Sierra Hull and Justin Moses are the first headline act to be announced in our endless summer of festival events. We're pleased to host them for a virtual mandolin workshop and live-streamed evening concert on Saturday, June 5. MORE
Sun, June 6 - Old-Time Music Workshop Series
Online
This series of workshops is for novice fiddle and banjo players, adults and teens. Seasoned teacher Janie Rothfield will teach you tunes, show you tricks, and share the fun of playing old-time music. Give it a try! Four Sunday evenings in June. MORE
Wed, June 9 - Beverley Street
Online
A fun, fast-paced program full of silly sing-a-longs, zippy fiddle and banjo music, physical comedy, funny poetry, and awesome storytelling for all ages. Janie Rothfield and Allan Carr back up master children's performer Bill Wellington in this FREE all-ages program on Wednesday afternoon, June 9. MORE
Wed, June 23 - Bringing it Home: The Power of Song
Online
Three local artists chat about the powerful role that songs play in our lives. Singing can affirm our beliefs, soothe a restless child, heal a wounded heart, unite a community, and move people to dance with joy. Virtual conversation on Wednesday, June 23. MORE
Wed, June 30 - Cups & Crankies: Homegrown Family Fun
Online
Games and crafts with ordinary paper cups, moving panoramas (crankies), original and traditional songs about our animal friends, dancing, and plenty of silliness. A FREE interactive workshop for all ages on Wednesday afternoon, June 30. MORE
Wed, July 14 - Liars Contest
Online
Love telling tall tales and shaggy dog stories? Enter the Susquehanna Folk Festival's 2021 Liars Contest, emceed by Andy Offutt Irwin! Anyone who can tell a short, funny, family-friendly story is invited to apply for the virtual storytelling contest on Wednesday evening, July 14. MORE
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