Found inside – Page 281See also National Folk Festival Kramer, Michael, 275n1 Kristeva, ]ulia, 58 Kutztown Folk Festival, 80. See also Troxell, William “Pumpernickel Bill" Lathrop ... Clothing - Hand Painted One of … Skip to main content Due to a planned power outage, our services will be reduced today (June 15) starting at 8:30am PDT until the work is complete. The Kutztown Folk Festival’s Quilt Barn Store will be available for in person viewing and shopping from October 13 – 17 th. Come see the beautiful pieces up close. Our temporary storefront is located at 183 W Main Street in Kutztown. Hours to be announced August 1. Our online store is still available. Gladys M. Schaefer Miller ’44. KUTZTOWN, Pa. – (July 6, 2021) – Berks County native Heather Zimmerman has been named Director of the Kutztown Folk Festival. Steve Sharadin is the new director of the Kutztown Folk Festival. “I look forward to working with the team, community, vendors, volunteers and sponsors who have made this festival a beloved event for years.”. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions and the related health concerns of its spread, this year’s annual Kutztown Folk Festival will take place online. Ticketed Event. Kutztown Folk Festival Preview Photo by Bill Uhrich 6/22/2017Steve Sharadin, Kutztown Folk Festival director, looks over the quilts as the barn fills... Quilt , 1870s, cotton, pieced, 70-1/4 x 88-1/8 in., Textile and Fashion Arts. Ed Richmond. https://www.kutztownfestival.com/. Admission Prices $16.00 for Adults $6.00 Students (13-17) Children 12 and under FREE Weekly Pass: … Great Escape: The 62nd Annual Kutztown Folk Festival - Hellertown-Lower Saucon, PA - Bring the whole family for some 'gutes Essen' and lots of other traditional Pennsylvania Dutch treats. This is a recording of the LIVE program which aired on August 10, 2021. Log In. Stroll back to the Barn for dinner. Visit select merchants downtown and have your passport stamped. The 72nd Annual Kutztown Folk Festival was held virtually through July 4. Mon. “We are thrilled that Heather accepted our offer to lead the Kutztown Folk Festival,” said Alex Ogeka, executive director of the Kutztown University Foundation. KUTZTOWN, Pa. - Congratulations to Louis Richuitti, storeroom clerk, on being named the 2021 Kutztown University Employee of the Year. Host Kay Bennecoff speaks with Kutztown Folk Festival Director Heather Zimmerman about the festival, and what changes and additions have been made to make the world famous event even better on Your Berks Craftsmen. or. IT'S FUN FOOD FRIDAY and this was certainly a lot of FUN! Storefront located on Main and Noble Streets in Kutztown. Kutztown Folk Festival Announces New Director, “I am delighted to be part of the Kutztown Folk Festival, and I’m excited for its future,” Zimmerman said. Complete with a take-home dessert and optional time at the fire pit. Turns out, in fact, there’s veracity to the platitude, as the Kutztown Folk Festival makes much ado about Pennsylvania Dutch culture during its 69th annual celebration, running from June 30 to July 8. The Kutztown Folk Festival is the oldest continuously operated folklife festival in America, drawing visitors from all over the world. • Shuler Family Correspondence • Vestiges of the Markley Family • 30 Years of the Kutztown Folk Festival: A Photo Essay • The Rural Village • Father of the Fraternity: Christopher Schlegel and Rosicrucianism • A Lexical Comparison of Two Sister Languages: Pennsylvania German and Yiddish • Aldes un Neies Your contribution makes community media possible. From the program: Your Berks Craftsmen. The Festival will host a series of smaller, in-person events this fall. KUTZTOWN, Pa. – (July 6, 2021) – Berks County native Heather Zimmerman has been named Director of the Kutztown Folk Festival. Festival tickets are good for one day's entry and can be purchased at the Kutztown Fairgrounds located at 225 N. White Oak Street in Kutztown. Storefront located on Main and Noble Streets in Kutztown. Kutztown Folk Festival Craftsmen. By Jamie Klein. The Kutztown Folk Festival is, according to USA Today, truly travel-worthy, offering the chance to broaden horizons, try new things and connect with others from around the continent and the world. Our seminar stage, run by Dr. Bill Donner, Kutztown Folk Festival Cultural Director, is nonstop education at its most enjoyable. 610-683-4882. neuen@kuf.org. Kutztown Folk Festival returning with new fall version, according to new festival director. The festival was founded in 1950 and was the first folklife festival in the country and influential on other folklife festivals including the Smithsonian Folklife Festival held annually on the national mall. America’s Oldest #Folklife Festival! The Kutztown Folk Festival has two year’s-worth of festivals to make up for given the necessity for virtual celebrations thanks to COVID-19. or. Hand-Forged Horseshoes, Spears, Spatulas, Ladles, Copper Roses, Etc. “We are thrilled that Heather accepted our offer to lead the Kutztown Folk Festival,” said Alex Ogeka, executive director of the Kutztown University Foundation. Found inside – Page 2-285JULY 2 - 9 , '77 KUTZTOWN MULTI - STATE PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH KUTZTOWN FOLK FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE , LIVE ; EXHIBIT . THE CUSTOMS AND FOLKWAYS OF THE BASIC FOLKS ... Doctors Alfred Shoemaker, Don Yoder and J. William Frey conceived of the idea to bring a folk festival to the region, and in 1950 the Kutztown Folk Festival was born. or. This collection includes videotapes of different performers and events at the Kutztown Folk Festival. Event officials announced yesterday that Berks County native Heather Zimmerman has been named director of the festival. Open for in person sales and viewing. Visit local restaurants for dinner and enjoy a wine and beer garden on Main St. Lester Miller and his family of square dancers along with Keith Brintzenhoff will entertain Friday. “I am delighted to be part of the Kutztown Folk Festival, and I’m excited for its future,” Zimmerman said. Found inside – Page 256The programs were the brainchild of folklorist and museum director Louis ... Yoder was often featured at the “seminar stage” at the Kutztown Folk Festival, ... Zettlemoyer Auction Co., LLC. Found inside – Page 44Mike Dudgeon, P.O. Box 340, Nags Head, N.C. 27959. ... Kutztown Folk Festival Office, College Blvd. and Vine, Kutztown, Pa. 19530. KUTZTOWN, Pa. – (July 6, 2021) – Berks County native Heather Zimmerman has been named Director of the Kutztown Folk Festival. A mini-Folk Festival along Whiteoak and Main Streets, with craftsmen, artists, food vendors, and entertainment. It's a race against the clock for organizers at the Kutztown Folk Festival. I have spent almost nine years at the Kutztown University Foundation working with you, the Alumni Council, and the university to improve the KU alumni experience.. “We are thrilled that Heather accepted our offer to lead the Kutztown Folk Festival,” said Alex Ogeka, Executive Director of the Kutztown University Foundation. "Although we are already moving forward to make 2021 the best festival yet," Sharadin said, "we're excited to … Berks County native Heather Zimmerman has been named director of the Kutztown Folk Festival, event officials announced. Kutztown University's Dr. Bill Donner has been leading our seminar stage since 1998. Children's activities abound and admission is free for children 12 and under. SIGH, I have always wanted to go. Zimmerman was previously employed as the director of sales and operations for the Hampton Inn and Suites Kutztown, where she spearheaded all sales and marketing initiatives, developed partnerships with local businesses, and planned events highlighting local artists and vendors. “I am confident that her strategic vision and strong local connections will help us take this event to the next level.” Complete with a take-home dessert and optional time at the fire pit. Heather Zimmerman, a Berks County native, was announced Tuesday as the festival's new director. Mary Neuenschwander. Box 306, Kutztown, Pennsylvania 19530 • 888.674.6136 • Contact • Policies Come see the beautiful pieces up close. I'm the new director at the Coasttown Folk Festival. KU Names Krista Evans New Director of Admissions Kutztown Folk Festival Named One of the Top Two Cultural Festivals in America According to USA Today Kutztown University Graduate Co-Authors Publication for American Physical Society KU Designated "Voter Friendly Campus" for 2019 Art Studio Tour Sponsored by Kutztown Community Partnership*. Kutztown Folk Festival Moves Online for 2020 Event. Includes a wagon ride to the Garden Pavilion where Blue Mountain Vineyards will be hosting a wine tasting at 5pm. myers@kuf.org | 610-683-1534. Jayda Rutherford (center) watches as older family members perform in the Miller Family Hoedown on July 1, 2018, during the Kutztown Folk Festival […] The Kutztown Folk Festival is the oldest continuously operated folklife festival in America, drawing visitors from all over the world. The event turned out to be a rousing success that attracted nearly 25,000 visitors over a period of just four days. Kutztown Folk Festival Quilt Auction. Found inside – Page 126ROBT M THOMAS , PUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTOR ; GINOʻS ; 215 W CHURCH RD ; KING- PRUSSIA , PA 19406. ... PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH KUTZTOWN FOLK FESTIVAL . Operating as usual. Found inside – Page 295... for thirty years in Hershey, Dauphin County, and the Pennsylvania Dutch Folk Festival, the first of which was held in 1950 in Kutztown, Berks County. Growing up on schnitz und knepp, singstundes, and a medicinal dandelion wine my grandmother kept by her bed, my Pennsylvania Dutch DNA gets churned up this time of year in anticipation of the Kutztown Folk Festiva . The Festival will host a series of smaller, in-person events this fall. Ticketed Event. Local artists and craftsmen will be available to demonstrate and sell their products. Zimmerman graduated from Kutztown University in 1992 with a B.A. ©2021 Kutztown Folk Festival • All Rights Reserved • Site Design by Klunk & Millan, Jillian Lovejoy, Director of Communications. The Kutztown Folk Festival’s nationally recognized quilt auction is moving to an online format this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Zimmerman was previously employed as the director of sales and operations for the Hampton Inn and Suites Kutztown, where she spearheaded all sales and marketing initiatives, developed partnerships with local businesses, and planned events highlighting local artists and vendors. "We are thrilled that Heather accepted our offer to lead the Kutztown Folk Festival," said Alex Ogeka, executive director of the Kutztown University Foundation. Found inside – Page 19There are several festivals in the United States such as Coachella and Kutztown Folk Festival which are all held in different parts of the country in ... Berks County native Heather Zimmerman has been named director of the Kutztown Folk Festival. Found inside• Investigation into a child's gruesome murder • New findings on a justice system that failed a young woman • The real story behind the legend The unfortunate Susanna Cox gained notoriety for killing her illegitimate infant son. Festival Info | Kutztown Folk Festival. ... Mon. Not Now. Host Amanda Machik welcomes Kutztown Folk Festival director Steve Sharadin to promote the annual festival that has made the move to the internet for this year. The Festival's Board of Directors has released the following statement: "Out of an abundance of caution for the health and well-being of our event participants, the 72nd annual Kutztown Folk Festival will be virtual. We are committed to returning in 2022 with an enhanced, in-person Festival that expands upon the existing model. This donation will be used for scholarships to students majoring in elementary education and will enhance their previously-established endowed scholarship. For tens of thousands of visitors, the trip back in time begins today, but work to make everything just right has been under way for weeks. About Joyce Begay-Foss (Diné) In … Get local news text alerts on your phone: Text “berksweekly” to 610-426-1515. A mini-Folk Festival along Whiteoak and Main Streets, with craftsmen, artists, food vendors, and entertainment. "We are thrilled that Heather accepted our offer to lead the Kutztown Folk Festival," said Alex Ogeka, executive director of the Kutztown University Foundation. Swag Bag included. “I am confident that her strategic vision and strong local connections will help us take this event to the next level.”. Located at the Hampton Inn & Suites in Kutztown. Forgot account? Take to the Quilt Barn Store and submit your completed passport for a chance to win a quilt of your choice. The 2021 Kutztown Folk Festival is scheduled for June 26-July 4, 2021. 610-683-4112. ogeka@kuf.org. The (Virtual) Kutztown Folk Festival 6-22-20. Found insideBerks County's premier event is the Kutztown Folk Festival (Kutztown Fairgrounds, 225 N. White Oak St., Kutztown, 888/6746136, www.kutztownfestival.com, ... The Kutztown Folk Festival’s nationally recognized quilt auction is moving to an online format this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions and the related health concerns of its spread, this year’s annual Kutztown Folk Festival will take place online. But rather than wait until next summer, the festival announced some plans just a few months away. Found insideThe Great Depression put a halt to the festival but after World War II, folklorists at Franklin and Marshall College created the Kutztown Folk Festival to ... Found inside – Page 2-285JULY 2-9 , '77 KUTZTOWN MULTI - STATE PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH KUTZTOWN FOLK FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE , LIVE ; EXHIBIT . THE CUSTOMS AND FOLKWAYS OF THE BASIC FOLKS ... As a native Kutztonian, I grew up hearing the phrase “If you ain’t Dutch, you ain’t much” invoked regularly, usually followed by a sly wink. Kutztown Folk Festival Performers. Highlights the Pennsylvania Dutch regiments and post-1820 immigrant Germans at the Battle of Gettysburg. Kutztown Folk Festival Moves Online for 2020 Event. Visit select merchants downtown and have your passport stamped. Ticketed Event. Executive Director. Richuitti was named the Employee of the Year during KU's Faculty and Staff Convocation and Celebration held Friday, Aug. 27. Please visit https://www.facebook.com/kutztownfolkfestival/ for videos, recipes, artisan spotlights, and more. KUTZTOWN, Pa. – (July 6, 2021) – Berks County native Heather Zimmerman has been named Director of the Kutztown Folk Festival. See more of The Kutztown Folk Festival on Facebook. Contains information on and features of the Folk Festival; middle section "Festival Highlights" includes programs; back cover has map of festival grounds. “We are thrilled that Heather accepted our offer to lead the Kutztown Folk Festival,” said Alex Ogeka, executive director of the Kutztown University Foundation. For any quilt-related questions, call the quilt director at 330-437-9807. Kutztown Folk Festival Announces New Director,Fall Schedule of Events. Here Dr. Donner discusses the history of the Festival, it’s founders, folklife studies, and the presentations that take place on the Seminar Stage. I Hi, my name is Heather Zimmerman. Get local news text alerts on your phone: Text “berksweekly” to 610-426-1515. Amy McKeever offers a taste of Pennsylvania’s Kutztown Folk Festival, which runs this Saturday, July 3, through Sunday, July 11, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Found insideEvery June and July, it hosts the Kutztown Folk Festival, a renowned nine-day ... 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