Appalachian Festival

2023 Appalachian Festival

The next Appalachian Festival is September 14-16, 2023 at Frostburg State University.

On Thursday there will be a Film Festival at the Palace Theatre on Main Street. The featured film is "Finding Home" by FSU Alumnus, filmmaker Sidney Beeman. On Friday don't miss the Symposium which features "Experiencing the Feminine in Appalachia."

On Saturday, you can enjoy free music and activities on campus including

  • Regional Music
  • Bluegrass
  • Old-time Stringband
  • Community Brass Bands
  • Appalachian Traditional Dance
  • Traditional Arts and Crafts
  • Cultural Programs
  • Appalachian Food
  • Children's Activities
  • Scales and Tales
  • Environmental Education & More!

Saturday evening there is a capstone concert with the Martha Redbone Roots Project. Tickets go on sale August at the Cultural Events site.

Find out more on Facebook or Contact Kara Rogers Thomas, krogersthomas@frostburg.edu; 240 522 7635

About the 2023 Festival

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