Duncannon is an official Appalachian Trail Community and we’re eager to share the pride and enthusiasm of being part of a national treasure. Join us Saturday, June 16th from 10 to 4 on High Street between Cumberland and Ann streets as we celebrate the Appalachian Trail with live entertainment, food trucks, wildlife presentations, crafts for kids, hiking clubs, and arts & crafts vendors.
Check Out These Awesome Attractions:
- FREE! Admission and Presentations!
- Smokey Bear the fire prevention bear
- Live Music
- Food Trucks!
- The BugMan – live creepy crawly critters all day long!
- Zoo America’s PA Native Species – live wildlife presentation at 11:00 am
- Crafts for Kids – Make wacky hats and decorate your own AT hiking stick
- Face Painting
- FREE! Raffle Ticket for every attendee! (Children must be accompanied by an adult.)
- $300+ of Raffle Prizes donated by vendors
- Hiking and Outdoor Clubs – MCM, SATC, ALDHA, !
- Arts and Crafts Vendors!
Smokey the Bear
Get your picture taken with Smokey Bear!
Zoo America
Zoo America will present live animals from PAs, sponsored by the Duncannon Sportsmen’s Association.
Crafts for Kids
There are plenty of activities to keep the kids happy and entertained so bring them along for a fun day at the festival.
Raffle Prizes!
Everyone will be given a free ticket just for showing up at the DATC booth on High Street and getting their hand stamped (children must be accompanied by an adult). The DATC will also be selling raffle tickets to help support the Duncannon Appalachian Trail Community so be sure to increase your odds of winning by purchasing extra tickets for $1.00 each
Ruckzuck – Duncannon’s favorite psychedelic rock band
Ruckzuck is a word that can be translated into a variety of meanings, but it always pertains to moving fast and going forward. We’re inspired by the past, but with a mind set on the future. In true DIY spirit, Ruckzuck manages, produces, records, writes and distributes their music by themselves.
Parking and Directions
On the day of the festival, you can park along the streets where it is permitted or you can park in one of the lots shown on the map below.
- God’s Missionary Church Lot
- Old Sled Works South Lot
- Clark’s Ferry Commuter Lot (2 mile scenic hike to festival)
- American Legion Back Lot (walk 330 yards to festival)
- (AFTER 1PM) Blue Ridge Communications Lot
Festival Friends
The following organizations have made significant donations or contributions to help make the 2018 Duncannon Appalachian Trail Community Festival possible and we greatly appreciate their help.
- Christ Lutheran Church
- Duncannon Borough
- Duncannon Lions Club
- Duncannon Parks and Recreation Board
- Duncannon Presbyterian
- Duncannon Sportsmen’s Association
- Duncannon Supply Company
- Mountain Club of Maryland
- Mutzabaugh’s Market
- Nancy’s Soft Pretzels
- Perry County Conservation District
- This is Duncannon
Join the Fun
We’re looking for volunteers to help make this festival a great day for everyone. Enjoy a fun day outside with your fellow Duncannon enthusiasts.
If you’re interested in being a volunteer at the festival, please contact us for more information.
Why We Do It
The Duncannon Appalachian Trail Community (DATC) is dedicated to promoting, protecting and preserving our outdoor recreational resources for future generations. We implement projects and programs to enhance tourism opportunities for Duncannon as an outdoor recreation destination and we encourage everyone to get outside, enjoy nature and recognize the connection between the health and abundance of the region’s natural assets and the vitality of its communities.
Come out and enjoy a fun day in Duncannon! We hope to see you there!