June 30th through July 8, 2012

The 63rd Annual Kutztown Folk Festival
Kutztown Fairgrounds, Kutztown, PA 19530
Route 222 between Allentown and Reading, PA
Free brochure: 1-888-674-6136
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The Civil War Comes to the Kutztown Folk Festival!

New for 2012: This year is the 150th Anniversary of the American Civil War and the Festival is
featuring “Pennsylvanians and the Civil War”.  Included will be Pennsylvania’s Civil War Road
Show, Experts on interesting Civil War topics, including the Pennsylvania Dutch involvement,
medical practices during the War, Cavalry tactics, Quilts: Directional Signs for the Underground
Railroad, and the life of an infantryman. There will be a reenactment encampment, Civil War music,
recollections of personal tales, and a private collection of Civil War artifacts never before made public.

Nothing tops the good old-fashion summer fun to be found at the Kutztown Folk Festival! Now
in its 63rd year, the Kutztown Folk Festival is the oldest folklife festival in America. Celebrating the Pennsylvania Dutch Culture, this unique festival continues to attract upwards of 150,000 visitors per year. Named as One of America’s Top Celebrations by USA Today, it was named
as a “Must See” Festival by the Washington Post, and was twice featured in National Geographic.

With activities and interests geared towards the entire family, this nine day festival certainly has something for everyone to enjoy. Demonstrations of traditional crafts by 200 juried American craftsmen, folklife demonstrations, historical reenactments, antiques, traditional music, and dancing associated with the PA Dutch run non-stop. Visit the largest Quilt Sale in the Nation, featuring over 2,000 American made quilts. Children experience traditional, hands-on enjoyment in exciting new ways. Noah’s World animal park, hay mazes, do-it-yourself mural paintings, rides, and their own children’s stage make this Festival a time to remember as a wonderful family experience for your kids. Last, but certainly not least – the best Pennsylvania Dutch food and treats to be had anywhere!

Editors:  excellent color photo CDs available on request, as well as press kits and tickets.
Press releases and photos downloadable at: http://www.kutztownfestival.com/pressroom
For more information contact:  Dave Fooks, Director
610-683-1597 or e-mail: dave@kutztownfestival.com<mailto:dave@kutztownfestival.com>