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 on Saturday, August 28th 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.
Here are a few highlights of our upcoming 2021 festival:
We will also have:
- Tracy Eslinger – A local musician whose renditions of classic rock and folk tunes have earned him a reputation as an engaging soloist bringing the classics to life.
- Brian McPherson – An avid hiker, trail troubadour, and promoter of the Appalachian Trail who entertains fellow hikers with original songs and folk tunes.
- Falconer Will – Live birds of prey and educational information about falconry.
- Anvil Artists – Blacksmithing demonstrations
- Alpacas of Stoney Creek – products made with alpaca fleece like socks and gloves
- Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association – An off-trail family of fellow hikers
- Blue Mountain Medicine Plants – Plants, seedlings, and handmade plant photo tags
- Brewster Artworks – Spray paint art
- Confectionery Imaging – Alcohol infused cupcakes
- Duncannon Girl Scout Troop 10627 – Local Girl Scout troop with games
- Duncannon Boy Scout Pack 64 – Local Boy Scout troop with chicken BBQ
- Feathers Feed and Jerky – a wide variety of jerky products
- Firebox Street Grill – Steaks, burgers and fries
- Hall’s Ice Cream – A central PA favorite since 1947
- Keystone Trails Association – Statewide voice of Pennsylvania’s hikers
- Kona Ice of Carlisle/Harrisburg, LLC – One-of-a-kind, gourmet shaved ice experience
- Lindgren Craft Brewery – Adventurously brewed in Duncannon, PA
- Members 1st Federal Credit Union – Full service financial institution in Central PA
- Mountain Club of Maryland – Maintains the AT on Cove Mountain
- Naturally Kind – Handmade unique, boho jewelry
- Sparky’s Mini Donuts – Little donuts
- Susquehanna Appalachian Trail Club – Maintains the AT on Peters Mountain
- Tastefully Simple – Cake mixes, dips, sauces and spices
- That Yarn Cat – Crafted handmade items
- The Fractal Collective – Mixed media paint pours, jewelry and resin art
- Thom Glace Watercolors – A transparent watercolor artist, specializing in nature studies
- ThruVentures LLC – Designs and sells trekking poles for thru hiking
- Westward Ho KettleCorn – Sweet magnificent kettle-cooked popcorn
- Wildlife Art by Russell – Wildlife paintings and drawing works
Special thanks to the Borough of Duncannon and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, two great teams working together.