'Hootenanny' at Camphill Kimberton

Opportunities to hootenanny are few and far between outside Appalachia, so when one comes along, we advise you take advantage.

To wit: ’s Hootenanny, a festival of local music and food, will be held July 14 from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 1601 Pughtown Road in Kimberton.

According to Camphill Kimberton director of development Bernadette M. Kovaleski, the purpose of the Hootenanny is to celebrate the joy of local culture. To that end, there will be music, games, face painting, hay rides, and folk dancing–plus local, organic food will be available for purchase. Kids will also get to spot cows, chickens, sheep, and more on the working dairy and vegetable farm.

Scheduled to perform on the solar-paneled hay wagon stage are musical acts Mostly Maybe, Dirk Quinn, Perseverance Jazz Band, and Big Bad Wolf. Jim Crater of Recycling Services will be helping to provide solar power.

The admission fee is $10, $8 in advance, and children 10 and under are free. Advance tickets can be purchased by contacting bernadette@camphillkimberton.org or by calling 610-935-8660. 

Proceeds from the Hootenanny will go to Camphill Kimberton, a local farming and handcrafting community that includes adults with developmental disabilities. This non-profit organization has provided meaningful work and a supportive environment since it was founded in 1972. Located on 432 acres of farm, gardens and woodlands in Chester County, Camphill Kimberton is also a local center for culture and a model for sound ecological living. Visit www.camphillkimberton.org to learn more.