Young & Upcoming Performer Series

All day today on the North Stage, including Hannah Richardson, State College Rock Camp, Elmira-Hope, Kenzie McCarter, and Guitarman Studios Rock School.

Rib-stickin’ Finger-licken’ Bar-Bee-Cue!

Prospector’s Allegheny Rib Company returns to People’s Choice Festival with a full menu of picnic food for lunch and dinner – Pulled Pork BBQ, Ribs, Chicken, Baked Beans, Macaroni & Potato Salads. Pick up a pile of barbecue and head for one of the cool dining tents and pick a table for your feast.

More about Our Beautiful Region

The Central PA Convention and Visitors Bureau will be at Community Service Tent B on Thursday from 3-8 p.m. and Saturday from 3-8 p.m.  Their mission is to provide visitors to the People’s Choice Festival with information on other things they can do before and after the Festival, as well as answer any questions they […]

Popular Potter Returns

Perdian’s Clayworks, www.violetplanter.com, offers those hard-to-find African violet planters and an assortment of other useful pottery in a variety of colors: black, navy blue, hunter green, almond, yellow, periwinkle, rose, dark rose, teal, dark teal, grey. Household products also include bathroom sets, kitchen items, violet and orchid planters, vases, platters, small to large pots, etc. […]

Vintage Country Music

One of Central Pennsylvania’s rising country stars, Nashville Recording Artist, Joe Bonson, treats your ears to a taste of “Country” the way we all love to hear it; traditional country music to the tune of a seven-piece band. The band consists of drums, bass, acoustic, lead, steel and fiddle, two support vocals and lead vocal. […]

Pitt Beef Returns to Festival

One of our more famous food vendors, Sherlock’s Pitt Beef, has returned to People’s Choice Festival. Think about this… Beef roasted to perfection, sliced paper thin, piled high, topped with your choice of BBQ sauce, Caramelized onions or the hottest Horseradish you ever had. Nuff said, right?

Making Science Fun!

“Oceans” is the theme at the DSC portion of the science museum this year, so about one third of the exhibits will be ocean-related.  Ellen McHenry said, “We’ll have our crochet coral reef on display, as well as a coral reef ‘eel wall’ with moray eel puppets embedded in a section of reef.  Also, coral […]

Skulls & Coffee Tables?

Scott Camazine and Tiina Allik, a husband-and-wife team from Boalsburg, are new to the festival this year, and offer two totally different art mediums in two booths. 3-D Printed Skull features animal skull decorative items and jewelry from 3-D prints of skeletons. Kalla Wood Creations is one-of-a-kind woodwork featuring tables and other items from exceptional […]

Whole Lotta Shakin’ Going On

Pepper Lotus Dance Ensemble is a professional belly dance troupe based in State College.  Directed by Shannon Bishop, members of Pepper Lotus perform a variety of captivating belly dance styles, with dancers specializing in Egyptian and American Vintage Orientale (Cabaret). Every show features traditional and modern belly dance music, as well as finger cymbals and the […]

Wine Slushies, Anyone?

U-FREEZE WINE SLUSH is a fun way to refresh yourself on a hot summer day or to enjoy a taste of summer any time of year. Great for parties, get-togethers, or for just relaxing on the deck.  It’s simple…Freeze. Serve. Enjoy! U-FREEZE WINE SLUSH is produced by University Wine Company, a family owned Pennsylvania winery that […]