Hands-On Folk Calendar
Sun, September 15 - Fort Hunter Day
Harrisburg
SFMS hosts an open jam session as part of the annual Fort Hunter Day festivities. Afternoon music includes Rayzen Kane, Sarah Fiore, and Colebrook Road. Enjoy family-friendly activities and historical demonstrations, food, crafts, and more,
all day Sunday, September 15 at Fort Hunter Park.
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Tue, September 17 - Oral History Workshop
Hershey
An oral history collection captures and preserves peoples’ voices and memories for the future. This Susquehanna Folk Arts Center workshop with SFMS folklorist Amy Skillman explores the value of these collections and shares useful tips for creating them. In-person workshop on
Tuesday, September 17 at Hershey Public Library.
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Tue, September 17 - Lee Otterholt
New Cumberland
Learn non-partner folk dances from the Balkans and beyond with master dance teacher Lee Otterholt. Folk dancing is fun and great exercise for all ages. For this workshop, no prior experience is required! Dance workshop on
Tuesday, September 17 at West Shore Theatre’s Arts & Education Center.
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Sat, September 28 - Field & Folk: save the date!
New Cumberland
Mark your calendar for a fun outdoor harvest dinner with live music! The performer will be announced soon. By popular request, it's scheduled for earlier in the fall (so hopefully not so chilly). Pencil in Sunday, Sept 29 as a rain date, but put a big red circle around
Saturday evening, September 28 at Bashore Hill Farm.
Sun, October 13 - October Jam & Song Swap
Harrisburg
Our first regular jam of the season. Our jam sessions are enjoyable afternoons of hands-on, homemade music. Everyone is welcome: instrumentalists and singers, musicians and listeners, all ages and levels, all acoustic folk styles. It's friendly and free.
Sunday afternoon, October 13 at Fort Hunter Barn.
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Sun, November 10 - November Jam & Song Swap
Harrisburg
Honor our veterans this month! Our jam sessions are enjoyable afternoons of hands-on, homemade music. Everyone is welcome: instrumentalists and singers, musicians and listeners, all ages and levels, all acoustic folk styles. It's friendly and free.
Sunday afternoon, November 10 at Fort Hunter Barn.
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Sun, December 8 - December Jam & Song Swap
Harrisburg
Our annual wrap-up-the-calendar jam, featuring both regular and seasonal music. Our jam sessions are enjoyable afternoons of hands-on, homemade music. Everyone is welcome: instrumentalists and singers, musicians and listeners, all ages and levels, all acoustic folk styles. It's friendly and free.
Sunday afternoon, December 8 at Fort Hunter Barn.
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Sun, January 12 - January Jam & Song Swap
Harrisburg
Happy New Year! Start it off with some new (or old!) songs and tunes. Our jam sessions are enjoyable afternoons of hands-on, homemade music. Everyone is welcome: instrumentalists and singers, musicians and listeners, all ages and levels, all acoustic folk styles. It's friendly and free.
Sunday afternoon, January 12 at Fort Hunter Barn.
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Sun, February 9 - February Jam & Song Swap
Harrisburg
Bring your favorite honey and songs about love — good and not-so-good. Our jam sessions are enjoyable afternoons of hands-on, homemade music. Everyone is welcome: instrumentalists and singers, musicians and listeners, all ages and levels, all acoustic folk styles. It's friendly and free.
Sunday afternoon, February 9 at Fort Hunter Barn.
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Sun, March 9 - March Jam & Song Swap
Harrisburg
Wear, play and sing your best Irish at our March jam. Our jam sessions are enjoyable afternoons of hands-on, homemade music. Everyone is welcome: instrumentalists and singers, musicians and listeners, all ages and levels, all acoustic folk styles. It's friendly and free.
Sunday afternoon, March 9 at Fort Hunter Barn.
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Sun, April 13 - April Jam & Song Swap
Harrisburg
Tax season blues: bring your favorite blues song to our April jam. Our jam sessions are enjoyable afternoons of hands-on, homemade music. Everyone is welcome: instrumentalists and singers, musicians and listeners, all ages and levels, all acoustic folk styles. It's friendly and free.
Sunday afternoon, April 13 at Fort Hunter Barn.
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Sun, May 11 - May Jam & Song Swap
Harrisburg
Bring one of your Mom's favorite tunes to our May jam. Our jam sessions are enjoyable afternoons of hands-on, homemade music. Everyone is welcome: instrumentalists and singers, musicians and listeners, all ages and levels, all acoustic folk styles. It's friendly and free.
Sunday afternoon, May 11 at Fort Hunter Barn.
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