The quilters skill creates a masterpiece with needle and thread! From 9:00 am to 7:00 pm each day during the 41st Annual Kutztown Folk Festival, quilters work at this quilting frame, where they will be happy to answer visitors' questions about quilting. The Quilting Building, where 1600 hand-quilted quilts are on display and for sale, is just one of 20 daily, special events at this summer's 9 day celebration. Through their food, craft demonstrations, and entertainment, the Pennsylvania Dutch tempt and excite the senses; so come smell, taste, hear, see and touch for yourself.
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Photographs and slides donated by Discover Lancaster/Pennsylvania Dutch Country Visitors Bureau, June 2016.
Grab a partner and dance! several times each afternoon, these youngsters showcase their talent. After each performanc,e visitors are invited to join the fun. Hoedowning and Jigging deomstrations are just one of 20 daily, special events at this summer's 41st Annual Kutztown Folk Festival. Pennsylvania Dutch food, 1600 quilts, and 200 craftsmen will also be featured.
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Photographs and slides donated by Discover Lancaster/Pennsylvania Dutch Country Visitors Bureau, June 2016.
Funnel cake - a sweet treat. This Pennsylvania Dutch youngster is really enjoying her funnel cake, one of hundreds of Pennsylvania Dutch food specialties available at this summer's 41st Annual Kutztown Folk Festival. Each summer, the Pennsylvania Dutch invite everyone to come and sample their unique culture and heritage. Quilts, entertainment, and crafts await discovery.
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Photographs and slides donated by Discover Lancaster/Pennsylvania Dutch Country Visitors Bureau, June 2016.
Ivan Hoyt, hex sign painter and one of 200 craftsmen demonstrating their 18th and 19th century skills, would say that hex signs are just for decoration and have no "magical powers", but come judge for yourself. Visitors will also enjoy lots of delicious Pennsylvania Dutch food, 20 daily special events, and 1,600 quilts on dispal and for sail at this summer's 41st Annual Kutztown Folk Festival.
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Photographs and slides donated by Discover Lancaster/Pennsylvania Dutch Country Visitors Bureau, June 2016.
Bobbin lace making - an ancient and delicate skill. Marian Blouch, demonstrating the intricate skill of bobbin lace making, will be just one of 200 craftsmen at this summer's 41st Annual Kutztown Folk Festival. Visitors will also find 20 daily special events, 1600 quilts on display and for salke, and lots of delicious Pennsylvania Dutch food.
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Photographs and slides donated by Discover Lancaster/Pennsylvania Dutch Country Visitors Bureau, June 2016.
Little Boy Blue is no the only shepherd asleep. It does not matter if theis Pennsylvania Dutch shepherd is asleep, because his sheep are stuffed, but sleeping in the hay is always fun. Come and join the Pennsylvania Dutch celebreat Fouth of July during this summer's 41st Annual Kutztown Folk Festival. The Festival offers lots of delicious Pennsylvania Dutch food, 1600 quilts on display and for sale, entertainment, demonstrations, 20 daily special events and 200 craftsmen showcasing their talents.
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Photographs and slides donated by Discover Lancaster/Pennsylvania Dutch Country Visitors Bureau, June 2016.
A tiny twister makes giant soft pretzels. Hand-twisted soft pretzels, which are baked right on the grounds and served hot from the oven, are just one of hundres of Pennsylvania Dutch foods featured at this summer's 41st Annual Kutztown Folk Festival.
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Photographs and slides donated by Discover Lancaster/Pennsylvania Dutch Country Visitors Bureau, June 2016.
Pennsylvania Dutch father teaches his young son to milk a cow the way his father taught him. The milking demonstration is just part of the Farm Animal Tent which is just one of 20 daily special events at this summer's 41st Annual Kutztown Folk Festival.
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Photographs and slides donated by Discover Lancaster/Pennsylvania Dutch Country Visitors Bureau, June 2016.
These two Pennsylvania Dutch children really enjoy their Waffela und Ice Rahm (Waffles and Ice Cream). It is just one of hundreds of delicious Pennsylvania Dutch food specialties available at this summer's 41st Annual Kutztown Folk Festival.
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Photographs and slides donated by Discover Lancaster/Pennsylvania Dutch Country Visitors Bureau, June 2016.
Harry Houpt, just one of 200 craftsmen demonstrating their skills at this summer's 41st Annual Kutztown Folk Festival, prepares to teach his grandson about blacksmithing.
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Photographs and slides donated by Discover Lancaster/Pennsylvania Dutch Country Visitors Bureau, June 2016.
The Pennsylvania Dutch teach their children young the importance of a garden, so that not only fresh herbs and flowers but dried ones as well brighten their homes thorughout the year. Garden Tours are just one of 20 daily special events at this summer's 41st Annual Kutztown Folk Festival.
Provenance
Photographs and slides donated by Discover Lancaster/Pennsylvania Dutch Country Visitors Bureau, June 2016.
Arline and Clifford Althouse, who create beautiful baskets from rye straw are just one of 200 craftsmen who will deomstrate their 18th and 19th century skills at this summe'rs 41st Annual Kutztown Folk Festival.
Provenance
Photographs and slides donated by Discover Lancaster/Pennsylvania Dutch Country Visitors Bureau, June 2016.
Rae Greiner, who designs and creates each of her dollies, is just one of 200 craftsmen who will showcase their talents at this summer's 41st Annual Kutztown Folk Festival.
Provenance
Photographs and slides donated by Discover Lancaster/Pennsylvania Dutch Country Visitors Bureau, June 2016.
Ned Foltz demonstrates the delicate technique of sgraffito, or scratching a design with a stylus into slip covered redware. Ned is just one of 200 craftsmen who will be demonstrating their 18th and 19th century skills at this summer's 41st Annual Kutztown Folk Festival.
Provenance
Photographs and slides donated by Discover Lancaster/Pennsylvania Dutch Country Visitors Bureau, June 2016.
