Calendar of Events
2026 Events Schedule
Easter on the Farm - March 28, 2026, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Celebrate Pennsylvania German Easter traditions and the vibrant folk culture of the region at Easter on the Farm at the Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center at Kutztown University, Easter on the Farm features our annual Easter egg hunts, folklife demonstrations, live musical performances by some of the region’s finest folk musicians, kid’s activities, animals, and local folk artists. Located on the historic Sharadin Farmstead at 22 Luckenbill Road, Kutztown, the event is free, fun, and educational for the whole family.
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Pennsylvania German Day - June 27, 2026, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Join us for a sampler of Pennsylvania German language, musical performances, arts, and culture.
Free registration is required. Email us to register. Zoom option available.
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Heemet Fescht - September 26, 2026, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Indulge your interest in regional folk culture at the Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center’s Heemet Fescht: a celebration of the harvest and Pennsylvania Dutch farm life. Heemet Fescht features live music in the barnyard, traditional arts, barn star painting, folklife demonstrations, hayrides, pumpkin painting, and children's crafts. Heemet (pronounced HAY-met), means “home” in Pennsylvania Dutch. Located on the historic Sharadin Farmstead at 22 Luckenbill Road, Kutztown, the event is free, fun, and educational for the whole family.
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Pennsylvania Germans in the Revolution Conference - November 13 & 14, 2026
The Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center at Kutztown University will host a new conference Nov. 13-14, exploring the unique experiences of Pennsylvania Germans and the American Revolution, and how this distinctive cultural group has both shaped and been shaped by the establishment of the United States, and participation in its ongoing development.
A full conference schedule and registration information will be available shortly.
Registration is required. Zoom option available. Email us for additional information.
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Christmas on the Farm - December 5, 2026 - 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Indulge your interest in regional folk culture at Christmas on the Farm: a celebration of the holiday season and PA German Christmas traditions. Featuring visits from the Belsnickel, live music in the barnyard, traditional crafts, folklife demonstrations, hearth-cooking, farm animals, children’s activities, and more. Located on the historic Sharadin Farmstead at 22 Luckenbill Road, Kutztown, the event is free, fun, and educational for the whole family.