22nd Annual People’s Choice Festival of Pennsylvania Arts & Crafts
July 10-12 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. & July 13 Noon to 5 p.m.
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This is the 22nd year for the People’s Choice Festival of Pennsylvania Arts & Crafts. We’re well-known as the family-friendly arts festival where entertainment is free, every day is children’s day and the quality art is affordable. From homemade brooms to barbeque roast beef, glittering jewelry to the lively music, everything at our festival is Made in Pennsylvania, U.S.A. — and admission is free. Our host and neighbors charge a modest parking fee. Held on acres of flat, grassy grounds of the Pennsylvania Military Museum in historic Boalsburg, the four-day People’s Choice Festival site on state Route 322 just three miles east of the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts held simultaneously at State College and Penn State.
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People’s Choice Festival is always a crowd pleaser By SAMI HULINGS
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BOALSBURG — The 22nd annual People’s Choice Festival of Pennsylvania Arts & Crafts will once again celebrate the homegrown talent and skill of Pennsylvania artists this summer. Set around the grounds of the Pennsylvania Military Museum in Boalsburg, People’s Choice will take place from Thursday, July 10, through Sunday, July 13, and feature the work of more than 180 artists. The art festival was initially created in 1993 after cuts were made to the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts. About 50 artists participated in the first People’s
Choice. Since then, the festival has continuously grown. This growth has lead to the inclusion of a variety of activities for all members of the family. Visitors can enjoy live musical performances and browse through artwork, all while eating festival food from nearly 30 Pennsylvania food vendors. According to the festival’s website, it is estimated that more than 100,000 people visit each year. To entertain the large crowds, more than 150 performances, food vendor booths and a specialty food tent will be featured at People’s Choice. Crowd pleaser, Page 4
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Crowd pleaser, from page 3 This year, the specialty food tent will have products from 16 local businesses and will include items ranging from jams and jellies to raw milk cheese. Festival visitors may sample all foods featured in the specialty food tent before making a purchase. Five Pennsylvania wineries will also be on hand. Performances will occur throughout the weekend and will range from the Nittany Knights Barbershop Chorus and Velveeta to Black Cat Belly Dance and Friends. To create a family atmosphere, every day is kids’ day at People’s Choice. Featuring activities such as the Little Smilin’ Choo Choo, a bounce house, an interactive science museum, a petting zoo, a riding arena and face painting, the festival has something for every child. A youth artisan sales area allows child artists to display and sell their works of art during the festival’s first three days. Other activities that will keep children entertained include the Tumblebus and BMX stunt riders on Friday and Saturday and the Nittany Greyhound Rescue on Saturday. Saturday will also be “Character Day” at People’s Choice, with local favorite sports and media mascots — get your photo taken! With activities for all ages, People’s
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THE PEOPLE’S CHOICE FESTIVAL of Pennsylvania Arts and Crafts features something for every taste. Choice provides the Centre Region with a great way to experience a local summer arts festival that features work from only Pennsylvania artists. With a variety of entertainment, arts and foods, People’s Choice offers quality products with a hometown, family-friendly feel to festival visitors.
“This is probably one of the best displays of handmade goods you are going to see in Pennsylvania. It’s just a great little show packed into a little space,” said co-director John Madison in 2012. For more information about People’s Choice Festival, visit www.peopleschoicefestival.com.
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Nittany Greyhounds wÕl visit the festival BOALSBURG — Nittany Greyhounds has been rehoming ex-racing dogs since 1997 and, to date, has found placement for almost 2,000 greyhounds. With a kennel near State College, Nittany Greyhounds is able to house five to 10 greys at any given time, and welcomes visitors to interact with these majestic hounds. Each year, thousands of greyhounds’ racing careers end and more than 300 groups around the country wait with open arms for the opportunity to place them in homes.
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THE PETTING ZOO is a popular attraction for children at the People’s Choice Festival.
Petting zoo returns BOALSBURG — The Ashburn family, of Kratzerville, is bringing plenty of critters from the farm to entertain the kids during all four days of the festival. Check out the petting zoo and treat the kids to a pony ride. Meet Toy the pony, Peanut the llama, Beau Buster the bunny and more. The
small fees earned from these attractions are used to rescue, rehab and find adoptive homes for mistreated or unwanted animals taken in by Ashburn farm. Janel Ashburn also provides animal therapy in the Selinsgrove area. Find out more at www.ashburns animals.com.
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BOALSBURG — The People’s Choice Festival will take place on the grounds of the Pennsylvania Military Museum. The museum recounts the story of commonwealth citizens who served our country. Their service is highlighted through exhibits and artifacts documented
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BOALSBURG — Can you make a bicycle fly? These guys can. See the BMX stunt team show, presented by Brian Cunningham and the daredevils from his Dialed Action sports team at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Friday, July 11 and at noon and 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 12, in the children’s area of the People’s Choice Festival. Witness some of the biggest tricks in the sport of BMX, including back flips, super-mans, 360s and countless others. For a preview, visit www.dialedactionsportsteam.com
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BOALSBURG — Parents and kids love the People’s Choice Festival. Parents like the wide-open spaces with children’s events tucked safely in the middle of a circle of art, food and music. Kids love that there’s something fun for them to do. There’s always face painting, the hands-on science museum, a petting zoo and pony rides, the bouncy house, tie dyeing and rides on the Little Smilin’ Choo Choo. The special events include young artisans’ sales (Thursday through Saturday, the Tumblebus, the BMX stunt riders Friday and Saturday,) and Nittany Greyhound Rescue on Saturday. Check out the action-packed demo featuring the Penn State karate club at 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 12. Saturday is also Character Day at People’s Choice, with plenty of sports and media mascots. On Sunday, July 13, at 1 p.m., The Nittany Valley Shakespeare Company presents a funny, interactive show of William Shakespeare spoofs that is sure to have the kids engaged and entertained.
Time to help wounded mÕitary personnel BOALSBURG — Contribute to the Boalsburg banner project at the Community Service Tent on Friday and help wounded members of our military. The Banner Committee was formed to create banners for the lamp posts in Boalsburg to commemerate the 150th Anniversary of Memorial Day. The project has been expanded to include posters, postcards (for mailing to active-duty military personnel) and a limited number of T-shirts — all with the same design as the banners. There also will be a large poster for veterans and active military personnel to sign. All profits will be given to the Wounded Warrior Fund. For more information, visit www.woundedwarriorproject. org.
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Music lineup has something for everyone By KENDALL RUSSELL
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BOALSBURG — No matter what your taste, the music lineup at the People’s Choice Festival is sure to satisfy. Here’s the daily schedule for the festival’s live entertainment, which is free Thursday, July 10, through Sunday, July 13, at the north and south stages.
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Silver Spurs Line Dancers North Stage, 11:30 a.m. The Silver Spurs are a group of talented country line dancers that will be kicking off the festival this year. Founders Harry Westervelt and Gail YoungLeach have more than 40 years of dance experience between them. The Spurs perform frequently at local festivals and events, and also offer dance instruction classes for those interested in line dancing. Chris Good South Stage, 11:30 a.m. Chris Good is a singer/songwriter and guitarist from central Pennsylania who’s been jamming on stage since high school. During the past several years, Good has performed at both the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts and State College’s 4th Fest. Good recently partnered up with pal Topher Stephenson to form ChrisTopher, and together the pair plays ‘90s pop/rock, classic rock and acoustic originals in bars and restaurants around State College, Bellefonte and Pittsburgh. Trombone Chowder North Stage, 1 p.m. Trombone Chowder is a group of semi-professional brass musicians who play an eclectic variety of instrumental music, ranging from traditional chamber songs and marches to jazz pieces and their own original arrangements. Originally from the State College area, the quartet has previously performed at First Night State College, the State College Jazz Festival and the People’s Choice Festival. Dan Bubien Band South Stage, 1 p.m. Hailing from Aliquippa, Dan Bubien is a singer/songwriter and guitarist with an affinity for blues, soul and funk music. In the past, Bubien’s talent has earned him a spot on stage with a variety of big-name musicians — 311, Anthony Gomes, Ana Popovic and Magic Slim, to name a few. His collection of original music, “Empty Roads,” was released last July
and met with fantastic critical reviews around the country. The band features Timmy Mabin on keyboard, Garry Ripper on bass, Andy Taravella on drums and Bubien himself as lead guitarist and vocalist. www.danbubien.com Jay Smar North Stage, 2:30 p.m. For more than three decades, Jay Smar has been on stage performing classic and original folk-bluegrass tunes. With his low baritone voice and claw-hammer banjo, Smar’s career has carried him through two tours of Scotland and earned him a recognition award from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Smar’s music was also featured in the Welsh BBC film “The Welsh in America.” Most recently, he was selected to play with the Pennsylvania Performing Arts on Tour. www.jaysmar.com Bottom Shelf Blues Band South Stage, 2:30 p.m. Bottom Shelf is a five-piece band wholeheartedly dedicated to the blues and classic rock genre. Formed in 2010, the quintet features Ken Wilson on bass, Joey Biancuzzo and Bob Forbes on drums/percussion, and Cheryl Rinovato and Paul Kirk on guitar. All of the members vocalize together, and each has had a successful run with previous bands. Although they are based in western Pennsylvania, the band has opened for a number of national acts, from Tommy Castro to Mike Zito to the Tedeschi Trucks Band. www.bottomshelfrocks.com Raining Blue North Stage, 4 p.m. Based in Tyrone, Raining Blue is composed of musicians Amy Williamson and Walt Yatta. Multi-instrumentalist Yatta plays the keyboards, harmonica and ukulele, while Williamson sings and plays bass and drums. The pair joined up in 2010, and ever since they’ve been crafting unique, blues-tinged covers of their favorite rock songs from the ‘60s and ‘70s. Joe Bonson & Coffee Run South Stage, 4 p.m. A rustic and down-to-earth country music band, Joe Bonson & Coffee Run have penned original bluegrass tunes for more than a decade. The band’s sound is rich, full and layered thanks to its seven members, and Bonson has received critical acclaim for his distinctively husky voice. With their folksy steel and fiddle and three-part harmonizing
vocals, Bonson & Coffee Run encapsulate everything you love about the country music genre. www.joebonson.com Biscuit Jam North Stage, 5:30 p.m. Paying homage to classic artists such as Tom Petty, Grateful Dead, Neil Young and The Rolling Stones, Biscuit Jam takes popular rock favorites and reinterprets them through their own acoustic lens. Their original compositions fall under the spectrum of Americana, but their style spreads across blues and folk and roots as well. You can usually catch one of their shows at bars and restaurants around the State College and Bellefonte area. Velveeta South Stage, 5:30 p.m. Although they don’t hand out cheese and crackers at their shows like they did in the ‘90s, Velveeta’s wide fanbase is still as strong as ever. What originated as a “cheesy ‘80s cover band” has blossomed into one of the most successful and popular live acts in central Pennsylvania. From pop to rock to new wave, Velveeta brings back the 1980s in style. www.80scheese.com Keystone Society of Swing North Stage, 7 p.m. The Keystone Society is an ensemble of musicians with only one goal: to share their love of big band swing from the ‘30s, ‘40s and ‘50s. Their motley crew of players range from ages 18 to 80, but despite their generational differences they coalesce smoothly to form the swingiest, jazziest, biggest-sounding band to ever hit State College. www.fatula.net/sos Pure Cane Sugar South Stage, 7 p.m. Folk-Americana group Pure Cane Sugar revolves around a core of three talented female musicians: Kate Twoey, Molly Countermine and Natalie Race. Backed by drummer Daryl Branford, guitarist Jason Tutwiler and bassist Bob Hart, Pure Cane Sugar weaves soulful and original arrangements reminiscent of the Dixie Chicks or the Indigo Girls. Their first full-length album, “Come Back Home,” was released in 2010.
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Happy Valley Cloggers North Stage, 11:30 a.m. The Happy Valley Cloggers will open Music, Page 11
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Music, from page 10 Friday’s lineup with an energetic, foottapping, heel-stomping clogging routine. Clogging is a traditionally American style of folk dance notable for its complicated footwork and rhythmic tapping. Led by national clogging champion Kimberly Fliko, the dance troupe has already delighted audiences at the People’s Choice Festival, the Central Pa. Wine Festival, Summer’s Best Music Fest and more. Fliko also offers dance instruction classes for both children and adults. www.happyvalleycloggers.com
tional folk, roots, country and rock ‘n’ roll. He’s also, of course, composed his own original arrangements. Tolins is the frontman for both Tolins’ Bluegrass Revue and the Triple A Blues Band, the latter of which earned Billboard/Musician Magazine’s Best Unsigned Band award. He also lends his musical skills to The Screaming Ducks, a classic rock band that plays in the State College area. Tolins sings and plays guitar, mandolin, dobro and harmonica. With such an expansive musical range, he’s sure to give a spectacular show with Haystack Lightnin’ by his side. www.tripleablues.com/andytolins
Riley Roth South Stage, 11:30 a.m. Fifteen-year-old Riley Roth has accomplished a lot in her short life: she’s released both an EP and a self-written full-length album; she’s appeared in a commercial filmed in New York; she’s toured throughout Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee and Louisiana; and now, she’s bringing her talents to the People’s Choice stage for the second year in a row. Her pop-country style has earned her comparisons to Taylor Swift, and her talent is outweighed only by her determination to succeed. www.rileyroth.com
Robert M. Sides Rock Camp South Stage, 2:30 p.m. Rock Camp is a multi-level music education program that nurtures its campers’ innate love for music and teaches them the skills they need to be successful musicians in the future. Under the tutelage of drummer Matt Price and guitarist Jeff Gibble, these young musicians-in-training have been rehearsing tirelessly to perfect their live performance. Despite their age, the campers have a surprising amount of talent and musical finesse, and are expected to deliver an engaging and refreshingly youthful performance.
The Kevin Neidig Band North Stage, 1 p.m. Kevin Neidig is a musician and vocalist lauded for his expertise with a wide spread of stringed instruments. Guitar, banjo, mandolin — Neidig has mastered them all, and his skill has taken him to stages near and far from his home state of Pennsylvania. Neidig has performed at Penn State, Ohio’s Funk-N-Groove Music Spectacular and even made an appearance at the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics. He’s also owned the Neidig Guitar Studio in Mechanicsburg for more than 17 years, where he teaches guitar and mandolin. www.kevinneidig.com JR Mangan Band with Olivia Jones South Stage, 1 p.m. Co-owner of the popular Café 210 West, JR Mangan has entertained audiences in the Stage College area since the 1980s. March 2014 marked the second anniversary of the “Rock the ‘80s” benefit concert, a musical event organized by Mangan that raises proceeds for the Bob Perks Cancer Assistance Fund. Mangan recently joined up with enchanting vocalist Olivia Jones, and together with their backing band they’ve performed to full houses at local bars and restaurants. Andy Tolins & Haystack Lightnin’ North Stage, 2:30 p.m. Throughout his solo career, Andy Tolins has dabbled in bluegrass, tradi-
The Fireskippers North Stage, 4 p.m. A three-piece band featuring one of the only professional female drummers in the area, The Fireskippers create distinctly original lo-fi garage-folk. What they lack in raw numbers they make up for in creativity, often including trumpet melodies and harmonica solos in their tunes. Led by frontman Sam Price, the Fireskippers have brought their unique musical palette to shows from Bellefonte to Huntingdon. www.fireskippers.com Centre County Outstanding Young Women South Stage, 4 p.m. The Centre County Outstanding Young Women Scholarship Program is an annual event held to honor special seniors in the local area. The program strives to encourage excellence and high self-esteem, and offers recognition and awards to those outstanding enough to qualify. The finalists of this year’s event are set to showcase a wide range of talent on stage — singing, dancing, martial arts, instrumentals and more. www.centrecountyoyw.org Deacons of Dixieland North Stage, 5:30 p.m. Starting from humble beginnings in the late ‘80s, these dedicated musicians have been serving up wholesome,
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THE DEREK WOODZ BAND will perform at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 11 on the South Stage at the People’s Choice Festival. snappy jazz instrumentals around the State College area. An eight-man band, the Deacons have dipped their toes in waltzes, polkas, hymns and blues, all tightly arranged and influenced by their shared affection for the bouncy Dixieland style. You might recognize the Deacons from their performances at charity events like PSU Thon and Hope for Kids, but they’ve also appeared at DelGrosso Park, Beaver Stadium’s July 4th Fireworks Celebration and the Centre County Grange Fair. www.deaconsofdixieland.org Lindsey Erin South Stage, 5:30 p.m. Country queen Lindsey Erin has come a long way from her hometown of York. With her signature red locks and edgy persona, Erin has carved out a name for herself in country music, sharing the stage with names like Chase Rice, Dakota Bradley and Aaron Kelly. Erin published her first EP, “Talkin ‘Bout Country” last September and recently released a music video for her hit song “Up In Smoke” featuring Jason Wyatt of The Lost Trailers. This year, Erin donated her talent to the American Cancer Society for their “Rock the Relay” Benefit Tour and will be headlining an act at each of their events. www.lindseyerinofficial.com The Cliff Turner Band North Stage, 7 p.m. The Cliff Turner Band just might have the largest selection of cover songs at their disposal, having memorized dozens for their local variety acts. Their ever-changing repertoire includes everything from Bruno Mars and Reba to David Bowie and Fleetwood Mac, diverse enough to sate your eardrums no matter what your fancy. The band has Music, Page 12
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Music, from page 11 inducted three new members this year: keyboardist Joseph Tombasco, vocalist Tabby Wilson and sax player Scott Smith. www.thecliffturnerband.com Derek Woodz Band South Stage, 7 p.m. Son of 2012 International Blues Hall of Fame inductee Tim Woods, Derek Woods put together his band in 2011 in Los Angeles. Ever since, they’ve been bouncing back and forth performing shows from coast to coast. Their style is a fresh take on ‘60s and ‘70s rock ‘n’ roll, inspired by the likes of Santana, The Who and Bob Dylan. But, they’re not just a cover band — they released their album “Dancin’ Last August” and have even opened for both Rusted Root and Lisa Marie Presley.
SATURDAY, JULY 12
Nittany Knights A Capella Barbershop Chorus North Stage, 11:30 a.m. One of the few active a capella groups based in central Pennsylvania, the Nittany Knights were first chartered in 1962 and now boast a total number of around 50 members. The chorus often performs at local churches and retirement homes, but on Saturday they’ll be kicking off the live entertainment with a vibrant a capella performance. Throughout the year, the chorus offers a number of special events, including personal sing-agram Valentines in February. www.nittanyknights.org Your Dad’s Friends South Stage, 11:30 p.m. Your Dad’s Friends may be mature, but they play with all the liveliness and vivacity of any of the neophyte bands in the area. Formed in 2002, central Pennsylvania’s self-titled “Good Times and Great Rock ‘n’ Roll Band” plays their select favorites from years long past, including songs by The Rolling Stones, Neil Diamond, The Monkees and The Rascals. www.yourdadsfriends.com The Jay Vonada Trio North Stage, 1 p.m. Jay Vonada is one of the most successful contemporary trombonists to emerge from Central Pennsylvania in recent years. After studying jazz improvisation at Mansfield University, Vonada went on to showcase his brass ‘bone talent with a few different groups before settling in as lead trombonist with the Keystone Society of Swing for five years. Aside from his current trio, Vonada also plays in a quartet called Trombone Chowder and a five-trombone/rhythm section jazz
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group called Slide Zone. www.jayvonada.net Black Cat Belly Dance & Friends South Stage, 1 p.m. Shannon Bishop’s interest in belly dancing first bloomed more than a decade ago, and now she’s the director of Black Cat Belly Dance, an organization that provides entertainment and instruction in exotic styles of dance for all who wish to learn. Bishop recently traveled to Cairo to study Egyptian-style belly dance from its progenitors. Her belly dance troupe, Pepper Lotus Dance Ensemble, is the only of its kind in the State College area. www.blackcat-bellydance.com Miss Melanie & the Valley Rats North Stage, 2:30 p.m. They say Melanie Zeigler has one of the best singing voices in the local area — and they’re not lying. Backed by guitarist Mark Ross, organist James Harton and drummer Matt Zelenz, Miss Melanie delivers cool, laid-back blues and soul inspired by a New Orleans groove. The band’s sophomore album, “You’re All I Got,” features eight of its own original songs, each deftly crafted and infused with a sultry, one-of-a-kind flavor. www.missmelanieandthevalleyrats. com 28th Infantry Division Band South Stage, 2:30 p.m. The 28th Infantry Division Band has the sort of discipline and dedication only the military could inspire. Headed by 1st Sgt. Robert Baranik and drum major Sgt. 1st Class Terry Alwine, the band carries on the legacy of it’s division’s name with performances and concerts around Pennsylvania. The band is known for leading the Independence Day Parade through Old City in Philadelphia, but it also holds concerts and shows in Pittsburgh, Lewisburg and Brookville. August Room North Stage, 4 p.m. Producing an idiosyncratic sound they classify as “cabaret-rock,” the Bellefonte-based August Room is a group of professional musicians too eclectic to be restricted by one genre. Their influences range from progressive rock and reggae to Americana and arena-sized stadium rock, all rolled up and finessed into a tight musical package. Most recently, the members of August Room showcased their talent on stage at the Strawberry Festival in Lemont. www.augustroom.com Pages of Paul South Stage, 4 p.m. A five-piece born out of Lewisburg,
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ELVIS IMPERSONATOR Brad Crum returns for a fourth year to perform at 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 13 on the South Stage. the members of Pages of Paul plays their own style of pop music overlaid with country and rock influences. With Karen Nogle’s smooth contralto pipes at the forefront, the band boasts more than 100 years of combined musical experience. Their first album, “This Time,” released in 2012, is a collection of purely original songs written by guitarist Paul Curcuruto. www.pagesofpaul.com Greenwood Community Brass Band North Stage, 5:30 p.m. This group of both amateur and professional musicians is the brass subset of the full Greenwood Community Band, originally formed in 1977. By replacing trumpets with cornets and French horns with E-flat tenor horns, the group produces a distinctly mellower sound than most other brass horn sections. During the summer months only, the band entertains audiences with a wide assortment of styles including show tunes, marches and hymns. Jackie Brown & The Gill Street Band South Stage, 6 p.m. & 7:15 p.m. With nine members, The Gill Street Band produces a sound as large as the band itself. Jackie Brown’s powerful vocals have been compared by critics to Chaka Khan, and her soulful serenades are supported by a robust and funky horn section. The band’s style encompasses classic funk, soul and R&B, with an awesome energy that spills off the stage and into the audience with every show. The show is expected to be so good, in fact, that they’ll be on stage twice this year. www.gillstreetband.com Music, Page 13
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Music, from page 12 Faces 4 Radio North Stage, 7 p.m. This witty a capella and barbershop harmony quartet first came together in 2012. In just two short years, they’ve worked their way up to performances at Baseballtown at the First Energy Stadium and the Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts. The quartet even placed with a silver medal at last year’s Barbershop Harmony Society Internatinoal competition. The members include lead Brad Brooks, tenor Bob Bristow, baritone Mark Sanders and bass Jeff Winik. www.faces4radioquartet.com
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Zion Lutheran Church North Stage, 10:30 a.m. The Zion family is a wide and diverse one, all devoutly dedicated to spreading kindness, humility and joy. Their adult choir is led by director Zachary Zembower, with Harold Harpster and Ryan Ditmer as organist and accompanist. The choir meets for rehearsal on Wednesdays, September through May, and is always looking for new singers. Chris Woodward & Shindiggin’ South Stage, 11:30 a.m. Since 2012, country-rock musicians Chris Woodward & Shindiggin’ have been entertaining local audiences with their high-energy performances. Hits from old school country, classic rock, Southern rock, Top 40 country picks — they play it all, and they’re sure to have your shins shuffling while they do it. Despite their short tenure, they’ve opened for the likes of Toby Keith, Kipp More, Joe Nichols and more.
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JACKIE BROWN and the Gill Street Band will perform at 6 and 7:15 p.m. on Saturday, July 12 on the South Stage. Holly & Araelia North Stage, 12 p.m. Holly & Araelia are two young women with very big talent. A pair of local vocalists/guitarists, Holly & Araelia produce music as pretty as their names, singing lovely paired duets and covers of contemporary songs like Lorde’s “Royals.” This will be the girls’ first year at People’s Choice, but they often make appearances at the popular Café 210 West. Elvis Impersonator Brad Crum South Stage, 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Elvis is back, starch white stage suit and all. Brad Crum, a native of Halifax, passionately channels the King of Rock through lively performances and true dedication to his recreating his likeness.
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— Tom Wilson atmoBELLFONTE of the small-town different parts place can’t beat the borough boasts has been to the only one sphere that of being world, but there’s and with the advantage he calls home. by mountains surrounded That’s Bellefonte. Bellefonte mayor outstreams. The current is quite the after he And Wilson Navy soon joined the Bellefonte Area doorsman. all over the graduated from “I’ve (canoed)he said. during the Vietnam High School extensive traveling state and I hunt,” of his is music. War era. His Another hobby trumpet in an four-year enlistment back during his played his ticket Wilson has and also helped stampand made him aphorn band eight-piece for several to has singer home though, area lead that the has been preciate all groups. in the military, offer. of natural beauAfter serving “There’s a lot said. “The fact to Centre CounWilson returned for First Media/ ty here,” Wilson to a major uniworked ty and and prothat we’re closeus some opporturadio sales and WZWW in we versity ... gives has also owned enevents that motions. He nt, an stuck nities for cultural if we were operated Centretainmecompany, wouldn’t have of nowhere.” booking tertainment out in the middle s might While metropolitan 6 to be in the Wilson, Page consider Bellefonte he said, you middle of nowhere,
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With his gold sequins and gelled black hair, Crum will have you convinced it’s 1960 all over again. But he’s not just a look-alike — Crum’s vocal range spreads across an impressive three and a half octaves. Luckily for the festival’s audience, you’ll have two opportunities to see Elvis back in action this year. www.rememberelvis.com Altoona Chorus of Sweet Adelines North Stage, 1:30 p.m. The Altoona Chorus is an all-female lineup of wonderful vocalists who sing out of pure love for performance. Trained in barbershop-style, their fourpart harmonies are sweet and sprightly, and they have the confidence and skill to pull off country, jazz, rock, ballads and everything in between. The chorus meets for rehearsal Tuesday evenings at the Jaggard United Methodist Church and is always open to new members. www.altoonachorus.com The Little German Band North Stage, 3 p.m. Dressed in traditional German lederhosen, the Little German Band, of State College, is a sight for sore eyes and a balm for bored ears. Founded more than 50 years ago, the band recreates the classic style of Munich brass bands with a repertoire that includes waltzes, German folk tunes, polkas, marches and more. The band also often plays their own original arrangements, so no two shows are ever the same. Their novelty sound is the perfect ending to the People’s Choice Festival — playing music they love to an audience that loves to hear it. www.thelittlegermanband.com
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Artisans, from page 15 Classy Glass Barbara Sargent Mansfield bsglass15@yahoo.com Booth # 124 Cheryl B Good Glassworks Cheryl Bower Hughesville bowerp1@comcast.net Booth # 155 Christman Art Glass Laurie Christman West Hazelton jimroads@aol.com Booth # 169 Keysha Koy Studios Keysha Whitsel Landisville keyshakoy@comcast.net Booth # 174
JEWELRY Bonnie Hedden Designs Bonnie Hedden Wellsboro bonnieheddendesigns@ verizon.net Booth # 17 Carole Hodes Designs Carole Hodes Pittsburgh cbhodes1@verizon.net Booth # 18 Sneeks Store Gloria Coover Harborcreek sneeksstore@gmail.com Booth # 21 Dakota Moon Diana Contine New Hope dakotamoon@comcast.net Booth # 25 Kindred Spirit Designs Dona Jones Kutztown ksdjewelry@dejazzd.com Booth # 26 A Quirk of Art: Mixed Media Jewelry by Beth Taylor Beth Taylor Bethlehem beth@getquirked.com Booth # 39 Beadware Jewelry Victoria Neely Williamsport beadwearjewelry@aol.com Booth # 45
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ICIS Jewelry Lisa Schwartz Upper Black Eddy icis@ptd.net Booth # 49 Jules Artwear Jule Hanford Williamsport beadchic66@msn.com Booth # 59 Opposites Attract Handcrafted Jewelry Lucy Wilson Sherman Susquehanna lws@epix.net Booth # 64 Simply Sterling Designs Suzette Mason Williamsport suzette@simplysterling designs.com Booth # 70 Designs by Kimberley Jade Kimberely Jade Berkich Liverpool artist@refininffirejewelry. com Booth # 81 Sue Stone - Jeweler Suzanne Stone Narberth sstonejewels@gmail.com Booth # 88 Michael Stephens Edinboro lion41441@netscape.com Booth # 94 Precious Jewels Frances Lape Jersey Shore flape57@verizon.net Booth # 101
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JEN WERNER, of Wyomissing, showcases one of her photo pieces during last year’s festival. Classy Glass Barbara Sargent Mansfield bsglass15@yahoo.com Booth # 124 Laurie Leonard Designs Laurie Leonard Jeanette laurie-_leonard@Icloud.com Booth # 126 Pamela Iobst Designs Pam Iobst Whitehall pamibost@hotmail.com Booth # 129 Diane Wilson Porcelain Jewelry Diane Wilson Pittsburgh goddessofclay@yahoo.com Booth # 135
Cheryl Brooks Mifflintown Booth # 104
Naomi’s Crystal Cove Naomi Gallagher Pleasant Gap naomi777@comcast.com Booth # 139
Reflections in Silver Ted Walker Mechanicsburg reflectionsinsilver@hotmail. com Booth # 108
Wire Artist Brian Mariano Bloomsburg bmariano@ptd.net Booth # 142
Silver Moon Studio Ronetta Krause Walnutport ronettakrause@yahoo.com Booth # 115
Barry Gebhart - Silversmith Barry Gebhart Bethlehem bgjewelry@msn.com Booth # 144
Yearick Pottery Mary Ellen Yearick Shamokin Dam ayearick@ptd.net Booth # 116
Courtney Design Courtney Peterson Lincoln University lee@courtneydesign.com Booth # 149
The Humbergers John Humberger Ligonier thehumbergers@comcast. net Booth # 158 Made From Within Katie Repasch Dover madefromwithin@gmail. com Booth # 161 Equos Designs Kirsten McDonald Pennsylvania Furnace kirstenemcdonald@gmail. com Booth # 166 Sweetleaf Sisterz Denise Mosco DuBois sweetleafsisterz@yahoo. com Booth # 172 Colucci & Company Melissa Colucci Carlisle coluccimelissa@gmail. com Booth # 179 Beth Moser Designs Beth Moser Williamsport cabmoser@verizon.net Booth # 181 Earth’s Tones by S & S Steven Attlesperger Shirleysburg sattlesperger@yahoo.com Booth # 189 Artisans, Page 19
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Crash & Burn Metal Art Helen (Elli) Groninger Boalsburg egmetalart@yahoo.com Booth # 61
LEATHER Little Beaver’s Leather Ronald Beaver Kreamer Booth # 4 MacClay Leather Design Clay Rosenbarker East Petersburg macclayleather@gmail.com Booth # 78 Brown’s Leathercraft Eileen Brown Trout Run ewbrown@cub.kcnet.org Booth # 84 Where Dragons Tread Russ Holzer Altoona russholzer@gmail.com Booth # 165
METAL Dragon’s Breath Forge Tim Bradford Pleasant Gap dragonsbreath1990@yahoo. com Booth # 1 MarkArt Mark English Westfield markart2000@hotmail.com Booth # 47 Sandra Webberking Orginals Sandra Webberking Springfield swebberking@comcast.com Booth # 52
Sizov Copper Art Aleksandr Sizov Fairview logvina@verizon.net Booth # 92 Farm Country Crafts Joseph Wilt Dysart joewilt39@gmail.com Booth # 109 Cornerstone Forge Dennis Wildnauer Germansville dennis@cornerstoneforge. com Booth # 122 Don Rea Designs Don Rea Damascus djrupriver@wildblue.net Booth # 143 HVQ Byrd Vicki Byrd Pocono Summit hvqbyrd@yahoo.com Booth # 150 Roland Metal Art Roland Paronish Carrolltown rolmetal@verizon.net Booth # 156 Metal Illusions Butcher Martofel Columbia bethm2001@gmail.com Booth # 176
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STEVE ZEAK, of Altoona, operates Wishfulwoods, which features handcrafted gifts for the avid card player. Metal Expressions Ltd. Ron Stinson Carlisle rktsl2216@aol.com Booth # 178
NameMe Company Caryl Pohland Latrobe carylpohland@comcast.net Booth # 27
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Greensleeves Mary Stanley Millville marytstanley@gmail.com Booth # 28
Hotplates USA Mark Panty Etters botanicalhotplates@yahoo. com Booth # 8
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Artisans, from page 19 Woodland Creationz Billie Jo Sontheimer Cogan Station woodlandcreationz@ chilitech.net Booth # 30 Two Old Gourds John Weaver Leola twooldgourds@hotmail. com Booth # 31 Anne St Clair Anne Piazza Atglen info@annestclair.com Booth # 32 Leaf Me Alone Gay Iapalucci Bedford oncealeaf@gmail.com Booth # 36 Tom Vosler’s Custom Knives Tom Vosler Greenville Booth # 40 Aimee’s Crafts Aimee Stutzman Somerset amosotis79@gmail.com Booth # 41 Wireworx Leslie Master Philadelphia leslie.master@yahoo.com Booth # 48
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TRY DYE will give festival goers a chance to make their own tie dye creation. The booth was a big hit in 2013. Stadium Studio Jacob Eisenhour Harrisburg jaeisenhour@gmail. com Booth # 71 Old Buttermould Pattern Products Bruce Plunkert Littlestown obpp@msn.com Booth # 75
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Silhouettes Igor Nasibyan Erie Booth # 80 J & M Craig Collectibles Marjorie Craig Albrightsville mhc@jandmcraig collectibles.com Booth # 86 Rocks and Rags Donald Kensinger Mount Gretna rocksandrags@hotmail. com Booth # 97
Good’s Waxworks Ginny Good Adamstown wax264good@aol.com Booth # 110 Georgie LeHoop Drum Artist Georgie LeHoop St. Clair lehoop@gmail.com Booth # 154 Cinnamon Treasures Bunny Switzenberg Lancaster bunnyswitzenberg@aol. com Booth # 160 Artisans, Page 21
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Artisans, from page 20 Lone Oak Brooms Bob Haffly Amberson bobhaffly@embarqmail. com Booth # 163 Stonefield Soaps Pam Butchkoski Chester Springs sales@stonefieldsoaps.com Booth # 167 Horner’s Pens Richard Horner Rimersburg horner79@windstream.net Booth # 171 Ukrainian Eggs Cynthia Hamady Sidman cinderace@aol.com Booth # 180 Ducky’s Pens Etc. David Owen Latrobe duckyspens@comcast.net Booth # 182 Poplar Hollow Studio Kim Gladfelter Glenville poplar@huges.net Booth # 183 One White Flower Diana Hydock Freeland dhydock@ptd.net Booth # 186 Artemis Studios Diana Koziupa Perkasie shrinkdust@enter.net Booth # 187 Slate Accents Brad Coulson Clarion slateaccents@gmail.com Booth # 188 Emma’s Friends Soaps & Lotions Lynn Elko Tamaqua hello@emmasfriends.com Booth # 190
PHOTO Andy Smith Photography Andy Smith Devon andy@andysmith photography.com Booth # 12
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SEVERAL SPORTS-THEMED booths will offer anything and everything to help furnish your man cave. Brandon Hirt Photos Brandon Hirt Ebensburg brandonhirtphoto@hotmail. com Booth # 77
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Picture This Cory Homick Coopersburg j.k.designs@att.net Booth # 87
Leslie’s Leslie Umstead Hughesville lau4220@comcast.net Booth # 114
Shedrick Sloane Images Shedrick Sloane Harrisburg hydra11@verizon.net Booth # 111
Greenfrogger Polymer Clay Linda Fink Gettysburg greenfrogger73@yahoo.com Booth # 140
The Vintage Image Shop Nik Maximenko Brodheadsville thevintageimageshop@ gmail.com Booth # 43
Werner Photography / Thru Jen’s Lens Jennifer Werner Wyomissing jwerner2179@hotmail.com Booth # 133
Sculpey Designs Susan Hamilton Butler Booth # 148
Rohrer Photography Frank Rohrer Loganton rohrerphotography@hotmail.com Booth # 60
KC Burke Photography Kacee Burke Port Matilda kaceejburke@gmail.com Booth # 136
Monumental Photography John Kamerer Gettysburg jkamerer43@comcast.net Booth # 19 LightWaite Images Steven Waite Morrisville lightwaiteimages@msn.com Booth # 29 Howard J. BlichfeldtPhotographer Howard Blichfeldt Bethel Park hjmb95@gmail.com Booth # 34
C & C Studios Inc. Chris Hornaman Allentown chris.hormanman@gmail. com Booth # 69
Light Painter Photography Dan Mohr Breinigsville dan@lightpainter photography.com Booth # 164
Em’s Gems Emilee Elder Duncansville em@emsgems.com Booth # 14
Little Fairy Friends Constance Brooks Leesport conniebrooks2727@gmail. com Booth # 185 Artisans, page 23
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Artisans, from page 21
2-D Margaret G. Thorn Margaret Thorn Lititz margaret@margaretthorm. com Booth # 6 Black Ink Art Jon Swartz Philadelphia info@blackinkart.com Booth # 15 Tom Betush Milroy Booth # 20 Joe Jacobs Dallastown injjacobs@verizon.net Booth # 24
John Stevens Water Colors John Stevens Shrewsbury johnstevens58@comcast. net Booth # 35 Todd Walk Galleries Todd Walk Morgantown toddwalkart@gmail.com Booth # 38 Studio in the Sky Rip Bodman Blooming Grove bodman@ptd.net Booth # 50 Jocelyn Beatty Studio Jocelyn Beatty West Middlesex joycelynbeattyart@gmail. com Booth # 51
Bruce Garrabrandt, Artist/ Author Bruce Garrabrandt Terre Hill brucegarrabrandt@gmail. com Booth # 56 Al Dornisch Paintings Al Dornisch Ridgway bigowl@windstream.net Booth # 66 Daphne Krepps Marthouse Belleville dmarthouse@embargmail. com Booth # 76 Bob Weaver Art Attack Bob Weaver West Newtwon bweavart@hotmail.com Booth # 90
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James Browne Creations James Browne Phoenixville james@jamesbrowne.net Booth # 99 Fine Art Paintings Barry Jeter Finleyville barryjeter@yahoo.com Booth # 100 Chazmania Chaz Letzkus Pittsburgh chazburgh@yahoo.com Booth # 107 Colestock Portraits Carol Colestock Middleburg portraits@carolcolestock.com Booth # 112 Artisans, Page 24
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Artisans, from page 23 Iva’s Iva Vranova Pen Argyl iva-vranova1@gmail. com Booth # 119
Kara Wood Designs John Kara Perryopolis karawooddesigns@yahoo. com Booth # 16
Dan Christ Gallery Dan Christ Kempton dpchrist@verizon.net Booth # 145
Robinson’s Custom Woodworking John Robinson Sunbury robwood@evenlink. com Booth # 22
Kenneth Cotlar Art Kenneth Cotlar Ebensburg kc@cotlarart.com Booth # 153
Cherith Brook Crafts Sam Fike Glenville snfike@comcast.net Booth # 37
Hobday’s Artwork & Co. Marilyn Hobday Landisville mehobday@comcast. net Booth # 157
Edwood Edward Burger Oley edward2506@windstream. net Booth # 46
WOOD Marquetry - Wood Pictures Glenn Johnstonbaugh Port Matilda Booth # 7
Kelley’s Cuts Gene Kelley Jersey Shore kelleysonthecreek@hotmail. com Booth # 53
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CARICATURIST CHIP MOCK is a staple at the People’s Choice Festival. He has been to every one since the festival began 22 years ago. Curvy Wood Designs Lou Rhoades Port Matilda curvybenches@yahoo.com Booth # 58
David C. Ferree David Ferree Centre Hall Booth # 106
Theorem Dennis Bender Centre Hall dwb1@psu.edu Booth # 74
For The Birds David Pryde Philipsburg forthebirds@pennswood. net Booth # 120
MJB Gifts Michael Balzer Cogan Station lmbalzer@comcast.net Booth # 79
Hand Carved Wooden Flowers Craig Wesner Williamsburg Booth # 123
The Quondam Tree Jesse Price Shermans Dale thequandantree@gmail.com Booth # 83
W. Gerry Grant Gerry Grant Hopewell thegrantrocker@msn. com Booth # 131
Oak Crafts Josh Miller Brockway oakandcherry4less@yahoo. com Booth # 85
Fazio’s Turnings Jim Fazio Centre Valley fazio@ptd.net Booth # 137
Buttermilk Hill Jan Skibo Hermitage theskibos@hotmail.com Booth # 89
Art by Clare Clare Miller Landisburg cmmiller@kuhncom.net Booth # 151
Mr Blockhead Richard Levitt North Wales blockhead2_2000@yahoo. com Booth # 96
Bohn Carvings Roy Bohn Milesburg rbohn425@comcast.net Booth # 159
Gilbert’s Woodcraft Gilbert Carey Milton knocgrad88@yahoo.com Booth # 102
Chester P. Basil’s — Wooden Spoons Mark Hamm Lenhartsville mark@cpbasils.com Booth # 173
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Sherri’s Fun Foods Crab cakes, crab soup, iced tea, bottled water Keith Behney info@sherriscrabcakes.com Down Home Homemade Pudding Rice, chocolate and tapioca pudding, soda, iced tea, bottled water Mike Brown chefpatti12@verizon.net Carper’s Concessions Sundaes, banana splits, milkshakes, frozen cheesecake, floats, soda, bottled water Randy Carper hrcarper@yahoo.com Gimmicks Concessions Crepes, Pepsi products Kevin Cielo kevincielo@comcast.net Cogan’s Concessions Shaved ice Kim Cogan cogans@comcast.net Old World Concessions Roasted almonds, smoothies, coffee, iced tea Guy Ferranda
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Prospectors Allegheny Rib Co. Ribs, wings, pulled pork, chicken sandwiches, pork cutlet sandwiches, Pepsi products Marc Fetters marcfetters@gmail.com Frazier’s Concessions LLC Pizza, fried veggies, mozzarella sticks, soda, lemonade, orangeade Clint Frazier frazoct2407@yahoo.com Hassinger Concessions Maple-glazed kettle corn Joseph Hassinger dhass@zoominternet.net
Take-out beer available
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THERE WILL BE a variety of foods available during the People’s Choice Festival.
Unicorn Concessions Strawberry, black raspberry and peach shortcake, apple dumplings, peach dumplings, chocolatecovered bananas, sundaes, milkshakes, chocolate cake, hot and cold drinks Edward Lanning 1diesel@epix.net
Miller’s Tropical Sno Hawaiian shaved ice Danny Miller dmiller@gotme.net
Lauver’s Concessions Ice cream, milkshakes, slush, soft pretzels, drinks Andy Lauver
Packer’s Concessions Hot sausage, steak sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, lemonade, orangeade Allan Packer
TCB Concessions Beef jerky, iced tea, soda, bottled water Brian Miller bmills01@yahoo.com
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After the festival, cool off and enjoy al fresco dining and beautiful Penns Valley from our decks at 1809 feet. Featuring seafood, steaks, vegetarian and gluten free entrees, salads, soups and more!
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Snyder’s Concessions Pizza, soda, iced tea, bottled water Lori Miller rlkmiller3@msn.com
Bob’s Concessions Loaded baked potato, roasted corn on the cob, grilled cheese sandwiches, soda, bottled water Robert Raycroft r.raycroft@comcast.net
Scott’s Roasting LLC Pork sandwiches, pork in a dish, slaw, soda, iced tea, coffee, hot chocolate, bottled water George Scott scottsroasting@aol.com Sherlock’s Beef Pit BBQ roast beef, iced tea, bottled water Tom Sherlock tsherlock@sherlockfoods. com Snyder’s Concessions Funnel cakes, dough boys, deep-fried Oreos, soda, bottled water, iced tea Emogene Snyder ejsnyder77@aol.com
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Jerry Snyder Concessions Gyros, salads, cheesesteaks, hot sausage, soda, iced tea, bottled water Jerry Snyder rsconcessions@aol.com Rick Snyder’s Concessions French fries, cinnamon rolls, fresh lemonade, orangeade, coffee Rick Snyder rsconcessions@aol.com Snyder’s Concessions Chicken on a stick, steak on a stick, salads, soda, bottled water Preston Snyder jokesters@hotmail.com
SPECIALTY FOODS AND EXOTIC DELICACIES
Bevvy’s Gourmet Beverly Gillespie Harrisburg bevvysgourmet@gmail.com Stone House Mixes Jennifer Hoffman Greensburg info@stonehousemixes.com Chef Tim Foods Tim Jutzi Etters cheftim@ptd.net Red Hawk Premium Peppers Dan Lowenstein Reedsville danlowy@gmail.com Torchbearer Sauces David Lynch Mechanicsburg vid@torchbearersauces.com
Pottery and Country 4 You Gene Acri New Cumberland eacri26@comcast.net
Big Al Sweet and Spicy Mustard Maryann Moliterno Port Matilda maryann8333@hotmail.com
Dennis Farms Kevin Dennis Coudersport kevin@dennisfarmsmaple. com
Razz’s Thomas Radzwich Hazel Township razzhickorysyrup@gmail. com
Aunt Jan’s Salsa Janet Dubbs Millville jdubbs3@verizon.net Tait Farm Foods Michael Dunkle Centre Hall Michael.taitfarmfoods@ gmail.com JD Gourmet Dee Elkins Tannersville Jdgourmetfoods@aol.com Hot Peppers and Sweet Dreams Patti Frank Glenmore patti@hotpeppersand sweetdreams.com
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AFTER AN AFTERNOON of walking the festival grounds, nothing cools like a snow cone. Plenty of refreshing treats will be available from a variety of vendors. Sand Castle Winery Frank LeVien Erwinna frankl.winery@comcast. com
Starr Hill Vineyards and Winery Ken Starr Curwensville krsjrs5winery.com
University Wine Company Jeff Porch Port Matilda jeff@universitywineco. com
Happy Valley Vineyard and Winery Elwin Stewart State College www.thehappyvalleywinery. com
The Piper’s Peck Janet Robinson Bellefonte piperspeck@hotmail.com East End Foodies Paul Scott Secane pscott48@gmail.com FlavorPAlooza Dan Trimble Mount Holly Springs dtrimble@hotmail.com
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