Kutztown Folk Festival

On Friday July 3rd we went the Kutztown Folf Festival. I was really excited to go the festival and see all of the demonstrations and have a nice celebrating our PA Dutch heritage. Well between all the vendors, two small children, and a huge crowd, we didn't get to see very much, but we had a great time, and next year we go during the week to avoid crowds

A little about the Festival
" Nine days of wholesome family fun with a distinctive Pennsylvania Dutch flavor awaits visitors at the Kutztown Folk Festival June 27 – July 5, 2009 at the Kutztown Fairgrounds.

Now in its 60^th year, the Kutztown Folk Festival is the oldest, continuing folklife festival in America. It is one of the largest too, and in 2008 drew well over 135,000 visitors. In addition, it is one of the most celebrated festivals in the nation. Among many honors, the festival has been twice selected as one of America’s Top 100 events by the American Bus Association, and was named by the Washington Post as one of three “must see” festivals in the region.

“There is so much to do at the 2009 Festival. There is literally something for everyone, including our famous folklore programs, the huge quilt show, folk art and crafts, music, dancing and entertainment running continuously on six stages, an expanded program of children’s activities and, of course, the best Pennsylvania Dutch food anywhere,” according to Festival Executive Director Dave Fooks. "

I, of course, had to stop and watch the glass-blowing demonstration. I really want to learn how to blow glass.

Then we took Bug to watch a puppet show

and of course we visited the petting zoo

Bug shows off her handmade bonnet

Daddy took her to get some food for the animals

Little Man wanted to pet some animals, too.