Big Arts Week

Three festivals. Five days. 128 years of combined tradition.

One Big Arts Week in Happy Valley, PA!

From July 8, 2026, through July 12, 2026, the arts, creative activities, and fun for the entire family will be celebrated in a big way from historic Boalsburg to downtown State College to rural Port Matilda. Three unique festivals – Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts, People’s Choice Festival and Way Fruit Farm Art in the Orchard – are all happening at the same time, offering a fun, immersive experience into art, crafts, delicious food, live music and much more.

Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts

July 8-12 Downtown State College, PA & PSU Campus

Among Happy Valley’s most anticipated summer events for 60 years! One of the nation’s top-ranked juried arts fairs, Arts Fest buzzes with a lively mix of art, music, performances, and creative activities, starting with Children and Youth Day on July 8.

· 300+ visiting national and international artists
· Live mural exhibition commemorating America’s 250th anniversary NEW in 2026
· 60th birthday celebration 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on July 9 NEW in 2026
· Sidewalk sale and exhibition
· Street painting
· Kid’s zone
· Banner exhibition and competition
· Live music
· Craft beverage expo featuring the Central PA Tasting Trail, and more!

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People's Choice Festival

July 9-12 Boalsburg, PA

Returning to its roots in historic Boalsburg!

In its 32^nd year, People’s Choice Festival features the work of Pennsylvania artists. Just a few miles from downtown State College, the huge circle of artists takes attendees from jeweler to painter, sculptor to photographers, caricaturist to potter. Artists are selected for quality work and affordability.

· 200 Pennsylvania artists
· Children’s activities
· Live music
· Food courts
· Pennsylvania wine, and more!

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Art in the Orchard

July 9–11 Way Fruit Farm Port Matilda, PA

Arts and crafts, and more on the grounds of a 200-year-old generational farm and orchard!Just an 11 minute drive from downtown State College, one of Happy Valley’s most beautiful agricultural corridors creates a stunning backdrop for the county’s newest art festival traditions.

· 60+ arts and craft vendors
· Tethered hot air balloon rides
· Butterfly tent
· Wood carving
· Food trucks
· Live music, and more!

Know before you go: Free parking. Free admission.
No pets please due to Pennsylvania agricultural laws.

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