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 […]
Shine On
The Tussey Mountain Moonshiners hail from from central Pennsylvania. Their music honors the bluegrass traditions of the region, served up in their own special sauce. Their musical style ranges from a blend of traditional to Americana, with a dash of old time, and spiced with a captivating mix of unique, original songs. Their on-stage chemistry, […]
Face Painting Benefits Theater Students
State High Thespians will once again present “FESTIVAL FAMOUS FACES,” their fabulous fiesta of face painters. The Thespians are once again working to raise funds to perform at the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland next August and their State Theatre Festival this fall, by creating a fantastic array of faces for all. Find their tent at […]
Where the Wild Things Are
Al is a self-taught artist and amateur naturalist having spent most of his life working at his art and studying the world’s wild creatures and the out-of-doors. While living in Minneapolis he fell under the tutelage of Les Kouba, a world renowned wildlife artist, who encouraged and aided him with his earlier painting efforts. Al […]
Thanks to State College Framing!
Our fanciful 2016 People’s Choice poster caught the eye of State College Framing Company & Gallery. Located on Rolling Ridge Drive in the Hills Plaza, State College Framing liked Laurie Leonard’s colorful bug art so much, they framed three of the Color of Fun posters as gifts to the festival. Register to win one of […]
