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Art in the Orchard 11:31 pm
This weekend would normally be Artsfest, formally known as the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts, in State College. Unfortunately, the event was partly virtual and most in-person elements were cancelled citing pandemic repercussions.
However, it’s absence gave life to new festivals in the region. One such newcomer was Art in the Orchard at Way Fruit Farm, where they wrapped up their first annual rendition Saturday after three festive days.
Co-Owner Jason Coopey said he felt his farm could be the place for those most severely impacted by festival cancellations. “All of these entities had nowhere to sell anything and so all of these artists got out and were able to sell stuff but even beyond that, you know, the food vendors,” he said.
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As what
would’ve been Arts Fest weekend begins, downtown State College doesn’t look the same as it normally does this time of year
still a number of events happening this weekend, including live performances, the streets seem a bit bare.
In lieu of an in-person Arts Fest downtown, Way Fruit Farm in Port Matilda is branching out from its usual apple cider and pumpkins to host “Art in the Orchard.”
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Co-owner Jason Coopey said the new event transpired after local festivals fell through due to the pandemic.
“These poor artists haven’t been able to make any money in a long time and given how much has changed since last year and this year, I just thought we could do it safely this year,” Coopey
As what is annually festival weekend in Centre County began, downtown State College didn’t look the same as it normally does this time of year after COVID-19 and the extensive planning that goes into such a large undertaking forced the Central Pennsylvania of the Arts to be mostly virtual.
While there are
still a number of events happening this weekend, including live performances, the streets seem a bit bare.
In lieu of an in-person Arts Fest downtown and the canceled People’s Choice Festival in Boalsburg, Way Fruit Farm in Port Matilda is branching out with “Art in the Orchard,” a three-day festival taking place through Saturday and