Susquehanna Folk Festival returns in full in August

July 26, 2022 | 2:26 p.m.

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Broadcast date: Tuesday, July 26, 2022

After a hiatus in 2020 and a hybrid series of summer events last year due to COVID-19, the Susquehanna Folk Festival is back and will be held in person this year.

The 3rd annual festival will take place at the York Expo Center on August 12^e through the 14^e,has and will bring live entertainment, indoor and outdoor activities, new traditions, on-site camping and food trucks to central Pennsylvania.

Peter Lee, executive director of the Susquehanna Folk Music Society, said they are thrilled to celebrate and honor folk music, art and dance with the community.

“What Susquehanna Folk wants to do, whether it’s a cafe, a concert or a festival, is just to encourage people to come together and the community that rises around this music,” Lee said.

Lee said one thing that inspires him is that they have a weekend festival with a paid employee, himself, and volunteers. He said it shows because they love the organization and the work they do.

To buy tickets or visit voluntarilyFolk Festival is back and will be held in person this year. The 3rd annual festival will take place at the York Expo Center, August 12th through the 14th, and will bring performances, indoor and outdoor activities, new traditions, onsite camping, and food trucks to central Pennsylvania. Peter Lee, Executive Director of the Susquehanna Folk Music Society, said they’re excited to celebrate and honor folk music, art, and dance with the community. “What Susquehanna Folk wants to do whether it’s a coffee house, or a concert, or a festival, is to just encourage people coming together and the community that rises around this music,” said Lee. Lee said one thing that inspires him is that they organize a weekend festival with one paid employee, himself, and volunteers. He said this shows because they love the organization and the work that they do. To buy tickets or volunteer visit sfmsfolk.org.”> sfmsfolk.org.