The Bellefonte Arts & Crafts Fair
Friday, August 2, 2024 from 10am – 8pm
Saturday, August 3, 2024 from 10am – 5pm
Fair Shuttle
We recommend that you park for FREE at the Bellefonte High School located at 830 E. Bishop Street and take our FREE bus shuttle to the Fair. Shuttle bus stop #1 is Bishop/Allegheny St. and stop #2 is Spring/High St. Shuttle hours are Friday 10:00-8:30 and Saturday 10:00-5:30. Driver tips are greatly appreciated.
Information Booth
Located on High Street near the Diamond, visitors can stop by for fair information and to learn more about Bellefonte and the surrounding areas.
Bellefonte Arts & Crafts t-shirts and memorabilia will be available for purchase.
Schedule of Events
Friday, August 2, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Artist Displays and Sales
10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Musical entertainment at Main Stage in front of the courthouse, full schedule below
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Youth Artist Displays and Sales
10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Food Court – located on West Howard St. (see vendors)
10:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Free Shuttle Service – Bellefonte High School parking area to Fair & return
Saturday, August 3, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Artist Displays and Sales
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Musical entertainment at Main Stage in front of the courthouse, full schedule below
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Youth Artist Displays and Sales
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Food Court – located on West Howard St. (see vendors)
10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Free Shuttle Service – Bellefonte High School parking area to Fair & return
Children’s Activities
Friday, August 2, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Youth Artist Displays and Sales; Youth Artists are between the ages of 8-17 who design and make their own arts & crafts. Youth artists will have booths set up in the Diamond area in the center of town from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Friday and/or Saturday. Be sure to come both days so you don’t miss out on these young artists tremendous talent.
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Children’s Make & Take Craft – Centre County Library, 200 N. Allegheny; Free art activity: “Horatio themed Paper Dolls” to color and create.
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Youth Crafts – tent next to the Post Office on E. Howard St.; Free variety of fun craft activities, including crafting with the Grange Fair Queen, Teaghan, and members of her Court on Friday. Nature bracelets with the Master Gardeners and The Bellefonte Garden Club.
12:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Self-Led Art Activity at the Makery – Bellefonte Art Museum, 133 N. Allegheny St.; Free art activity: “Bug Hotel”
The main gallery exhibit “Entwined Worlds”: Immerse yourself in the world of insects through stunning visual displays, immersive multimedia experiences, and interactive installations. Uncover the crucial role insects play in sustaining ecosystems, pollinating plants, inspiring art, music, and literature, and even contributing to advancements in medicine, biofuels, and construction materials. Engage with the worlds of gall wasps, leafminers, native bees, honeybees, etc., and learn about insects’ impacts on our world.
Saturday, August 3, 2024
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Children’s Make & Take Craft – Centre County Library, 200 N. Allegheny; Free art activity: “Horatio themed Paper Dolls” to color and create.
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Youth Artist Displays and Sales; Youth Artists are between the ages of 8-17 who design and make their own arts & crafts. Youth artists will have booths set up in the Diamond area in the center of town from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Friday and/or Saturday. Be sure to come both days so you don’t miss out on these young artists tremendous talent.
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Youth Crafts – tent next to the Post Office on E. Howard St.; Free variety of fun craft activities, including nature bracelets with the Master Gardeners and The Bellefonte Garden Club.
12:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Self-Led Art Activity at the Makery – Bellefonte Art Museum, 133 N. Allegheny St.; Free art activity: “Bug Hotel”
The main gallery exhibit “Entwined Worlds”: Immerse yourself in the world of insects through stunning visual displays, immersive multimedia experiences, and interactive installations. Uncover the crucial role insects play in sustaining ecosystems, pollinating plants, inspiring art, music, and literature, and even contributing to advancements in medicine, biofuels, and construction materials. Engage with the worlds of gall wasps, leafminers, native bees, honeybees, etc., and learn about insects’ impacts on our world.
2024 Musical Entertainment
All performances will take place on the Diamond
Friday, August 2
10:00 – 11:00a Michael Yeaney, Solo Guitar & Vocals/Pop, Rock, & Country
11:30 – 12:30p Kick the Footlights w/Steve Hinckley & Larry Boggess, Classic Country from 50’s to 80’s
1:00 – 2:00p Urban Fusion, Mix of Jazz, Soul, Funk & more
2:30 – 3:30p Honey Pie, Sweet & Soulful, Drippin with Harmony
4:00 – 5:00p Cat’s Eye: with Jay Vonada & Melanie Morrison, Classic Cabaret Jazz
5:00 – 5:30p Artist Awards (subject to change)
5:30 – 6:30p Fools on Stools (Mifflin County Legends), Classic Rock, Oldies and Fun
7:00 – 8:00p Code Blue, Classic Rhythm & Blues, Soul
Saturday, August 3
10:00 – 11:00a Bellefonte Community Band, Variety
11:30 – 12:30p Shooting Stars, Bluegrass
12:30 – 1:00p American Raiders Baton Corp., Youth Baton Twirling Corp.
1:00 – 2:00p RamaLama Reunion, 50’s & 60’s a cappella doo wop
2:00 – 2:30p Hot Styles Dance Studio, Hip Hop
2:30 – 3:30p 91 Stitches, 90’s Rock
4:00 – 5:00p Keystone Big Band, Big Band Music
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