This two-day festival, established in 1976, is located in the heart of historic Aaronsburg, PA. The festival includes Craft, Art, Antique, and Produce Vendors, HOMEMADE Sticky Buns, Bread, Ham Pot Pie, Apple Dumplings, Apple Cider, Breakfast Sandwiches, Soups, Fresh Cut French Fries, and Handmade Quilts that will be raffled. There will also be lots of educational demonstrations. Free Children’s Activity Tent complete with take-home crafts, activities, and face painting for all ages.

Spread the word and clear your calendars to help us make our 50th year the best yet!

DATES: October 3 & 4, 2026

NEW Times: Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm Sunday 10:00am to 4:00pm with church service starting at 9:30am
Festival Location: Wert Memorial Park and surrounding streets in Aaronsburg, PA 16820

2026 Vendor Registration Forms

VENDOR Registration Form 2026

YOUTH VENDOR Registration Form 2026

Stay tuned for more 2026 updates……….

NEW IN 2025….

KIDS CRAFT/ACTIVITY TENT, FACE PAINTING, PETTING ZOO, PEDAL TRACTOR PULLS.

THE VINTAGE FLEA

PENNS VALLEY PEDALS & PINTS BIKE RIDE: Do you like to go on scenic bike rides? EXCITING NEWS………..Penns Valley Pedals and Pints is leading a relaxed, scenic road ride on Saturday (10am) of the festival. You can have your bike ride and festival treats too! Click the link below for more information on the first Dutch Fall Festival Ride. Penns Valley Pedals & Pints Bike Ride Info Link

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES…..Want to advertise your business or support an amazing festival? CLICK HERE–>Sponsorship Form 2026

OR donate on our secure site

We are celebrating our 50th year of the Dutch Fall Festival in 2026; this milestone would not be possible without the generosity of our family of supporters. We invite you to partner with us by becoming a sponsor of this year’s festival.

You are investing in our renewed commitment to grow and improve the festival and to create memorable experiences. Together, we’ll continue to celebrate the rich heritage that unites us, honor its original history with more demonstrations of PA Dutch traditions, and showcase the beauty of our community and our valley.

Festival Friends

$25 – $75 Benefit:

Festival Giving Tree Leaf (In-Honor or In-Memory of someone special), located on the festival grounds & mentioned on Website & Facebook page.

Festival Family

$100+ Benefits:

Business name in Festival brochure & Sponsor Banner on all Park Food Stands
Festival Giving Tree Leaf (In-Honor or In-Memory of someone special), located on the festival grounds & mentioned on Website & Facebook page.

Festival Supporter

$250+ Benefits:

Business name in Festival brochure, Banner on all Park Food Stands, Website & Facebook
Public Acknowledgement by MC at Park Entertainment Tent throughout the Festival
Festival Giving Tree Leaf (In-Honor or In-Memory of someone special), located on the festival grounds & mentioned on Website & Facebook page.

Festival Patron

$500+ Benefits:

Business name in Festival brochure, Banner on all Park Food Stands, Website & Facebook
Public Acknowledgement by MC at Park Entertainment Tent throughout the Festival
“NEW” Business write-up on Website & Facebook
Festival Giving Tree Leaf (In-Honor or In-Memory of someone special), located on the festival grounds & mentioned on Website & Facebook page.

Festival Champion

$1,000+ Benefits:

Business name in Festival brochure, Banner on all Park Food Stands, Website & Facebook
Business name in print advertising and on Website, and Facebook Page
Public Acknowledgement by MC at Park Entertainment Tent throughout the Festival
Option of Booth space for Company promotion or sales (no food sales please) in the Park.
“NEW” Business write-up on Website & Facebook
Festival Giving Tree Leaf (In-Honor or In-Memory of someone special), located on the festival grounds & mentioned on Website & Facebook page.

The 2025 entertainment Schedule.

The Nick Miller Project at 9:00am Saturday, October 4, 2025.

Nick plays with styles ranging from blues, funk, jazz, hip-hop, and reggae to folk, bluegrass, and Indian classical. Instrumentation includes guitar, bass, sitar, drums, mandolin, various percussion, and the use of a violin bow, so expect to be moved musically in many ways. Nick has opened up for the likes of Keller Williams, Rusted Root, and Consider the Source and has shared the stage with countless national and local acts. Nick has been playing live music since 2001, toured Europe, gigged and studied sitar in India, and has collaborated with DJ Spooky in conjunction with New York City’s Lowline Project. Look for him solo, with his band Stone Man, or collaborating with other artists.

Kevin Briggs at 10:45am on Saturday, October 4, 2025.

Kevin Briggs is a musician, writer, and teacher who lives and performs in central Pennsylvania. His style is steeped in traditional, United States folk and blues, and steps towards improvisational experimentation, as heard on his self-titled debut album, available on 150 streaming platforms. He loves playing local festivals and connecting with people of all ages, which is why this special event in Aaronsburg is such a great fit.

Adam Yarger at 12:30pm on Saturday, October 4, 2025.

Adam Yarger is a honky-tonk-driven country music singer-songwriter and the founder of Adam & the Armadillos. Raised in Centre Hall, Pennsylvania, Adam brings a boot-stompin’ blend of traditional and modern country edge to every song. He’s shared the stage with country heavy-hitters like Craig Morgan, Colt Ford, Mo Pitney, and Creed Fisher, delivering a sound rooted in dancehall twang, neon lights, and small-town soul.

Chris Bell Band at 2:00pm on Saturday, October 4, 2025.

This year, Chris Bell Band will be delivering a roots-driven, more Americana show! So expect to hear your favorite Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard songs as well as some Billy Strings and other Bluegrass!! It will be an exciting show, so be sure to get there early for good seats!!

Caledonia at 3:45pm on Saturday, October 4, 2025.

Caledonia will be performing as a trio for this years Dutch Fall Festival featuring William Ryan on guitar and vocals, Daniel Collins on fiddle and vocals, and Bob Barroner on the banjo. Their music blends heartfelt songwriting with rich harmonies and traditional string-band instrumentation—drawing from American folk, bluegrass, country, and Irish roots. The group began during the pandemic, when Ryan and Collins started collaborating at Earwicker Studios and quickly discovered a natural musical connection. Their songs are inspired by the nature of central Pennsylvania—especially the Caledonia Pike and Moshannon State Forest, where Ryan’s family cabin has long served as a place of reflection and creative fuel. With the addition of longtime banjo player Bob Barroner, Caledonia’s trio format delivers an inviting, toe-tapping mix of original songs and traditional tunes perfect for all ages. Their live shows are warm, down-to-earth, and full of stories—an easy fit for front porches, festival stages, and campfires alike.

Outdoor Church Service at 9:30am and Penns Valley Youth Center Worship Band at 10:30am on Sunday, October 5, 2025.

Outdoor Worship Service in the Entertainment Tent, followed by the Penns Valley Youth Center Worship Band. Everyone is welcome!

Chicken Tractor Deluxe at 12:45pm on Sunday, October 5, 2025.

The Chicken Tractor plays American Rural Music. The band draws their roots from old 78 rpm records, rural church music, mountain murder ballads, classic country and honky tonk, string band and old time music, all run through the cosmic filter of various predecessors and inspirants.

Jay Vonada Quartet at 2:30pm on Sunday, October 5, 2025.

The Jay T. Vonada Quartet has been entertaining central PA and beyond since 2010. Jay is a professional jazz trombonist living in Aaronsburg, PA. From festivals, wineries, breweries, nursing homes, and Universities, he has been called the hardest-working trombonist in Central PA. With seven albums to his name, his shows feature standards and original compositions. Today’s quartet features Clay Wulbrecht, Steve Meashey, and Justin Griffin. Enjoy the show!