The Somerset Historical Center will host the 39th annual Mountain Craft Days folks festival on September 5^th, 6^th, and 7^th, 2008, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day.  Over 125 craft artisans, musicians, and entertainers will be on hand to interpret the rich frontier heritage of southwestern Pennsylvania.  Mountain Craft Days was founded in 1970 to preserve and interpret the wonderful historic craft and trades heritage of Somerset County, and with over 100 booths and a dozen outdoor performance sites located within walking distance of each other in gentle meadows and along wooded paths a wonderful mix of historical demonstrations, music and food is available for visitors to enjoy.

Historical Society Curator Carrie Blough offers open-hearth cooking demonstrations at the 1770s Farmstead

The event is rain or shine.  Weather permitting, there will be free on-site parking at the Historical Center on Friday September 5.  A weekend shuttle bus will transport visitors free of charge to the site from designated parking areas on Saturday and Sunday.  Follow the directional signs to the designated free parking and shuttle areas.  The quick and efficient shuttle busses will run continuously starting at 9:45 a.m. each day.

Historical Center volunteer Kate Stutzman demonstrates how to spin flax

General admission is $7.00 for adults; children 6-17 are $4.00, and children under 5 are free of charge. 

Pets are not permitted on the grounds during the event.

Mountain Craft Days is sponsored by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission and the Historical and Genealogical Society of Somerset County.  Proceeds from the event benefit the Historical and Genealogical Society of Somerset County and are used to help preserve and interpret Somerset County's history and heritage. 

Persons with disabilities who need special assistance or accommodation are encouraged to call the Historical Center at (814) 445-6077 in advance to discuss their needs. 

Old-time frolic at the 1770s Farmstead

Mountain Craft Days is honored to have been selected by the Pennsylvania Tourism Office to participate in the Festival Marketing Initiative for 2008.

Please visit these other outstanding Pennsylvania festivals:

Central Pennsylvania Festival of The Arts - State College, PA

From July 10 to July 13, 2008, The Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts will bring over 125,000 people to downtown State College and the University Park campus of Penn State to celebrate the arts with its nationally recognized Sidewalk Sale and Exhibition, a gallery exhibition, and music, dance and theatrical performances in a variety of traditional and non-traditional venues.

Upper Schuylkill Homecoming

Ashland, Frackville, Girardville, Mahanoy City, Ringtown, Shenandoah, PA 

...And they came home on a special train, hundreds and hundreds of them! With lighted torches they marched up the long main street while their mothers and families anxiously waited to welcome them home.  Join this yearly homecoming festival and parade, held in celebration of the communities of Upper Schuylkill County. Enjoy the historic Ashland Boys homecoming parade, Mothers' Memorial and a Labor Day weekend filled with culture, heritage, sights and sounds planned just for you. Experience six hometown communities working together as one big happy family!

Fall Foliage Festival in Bedford, PA

October 4-5 and 11-12, 2008.  Come browse and shop in over 400 craft booths lining the streets and the square of Bedford and Fort Bedford Park.  Artisans display an array of handcrafted work - pottery, woodworking, painted sweatshirts, dolls, baskets, dried flower arrangements, and wreaths.  Live entertainment, children's activities, exhibits, antique cars, and so much more!

Christkindlmarkt - Bethlehem, PA