This year's Northern Appalachian Folk Festival will be very minimal due to the passing of Dr. Jim Dougherty, in early January. With the financial grant from the Indiana County Endowment, we are pleased to have the Artists Hand Gallery host the juried art show in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Rural Arts Alliance. Please go to their website for additional information. (theartistshandgallery.com)

The annual Walk of Fame will take place at 10 am on Saturday, September 6 in front of the marker at 565 Philadelphia Street, downtown Indiana PA, where we will honor volunteer BethAnn Krug, who passed on January 1, and Dr. James Dougherty, founder of the Northern Appalachian Folk Festival, Inc. Josh Krug will speak on behalf of his late mother, and Rob Moore will speak for Jim. Family and friends are encouraged to attend.There will be a dove release at the conclusion of the ceremony.

The annual Fiddle, Mandolin, Banjo, and Guitar contest will be held at the Indiana Theater also on Saturday, September 6. Registration begins at 10:30 am with the contest running from 11 am - approximately 3 pm. Cash prizes will be awarded.

These events are free of charge

On Saturday, September 6, Joe Greshecky and the Houserockers will perform at the Indiana Theater starting at 7:30 pm.

Tickets are available online at theindianatheater.com  and at Zedd's Gifts on South 7th Street, Indiana PA.