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PattyFest
June 7 @ 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Free
PattyFest: An Annual Old-Time Music Festival is back again! Get ready to spend the day jammin’ and enjoying the music in person! Attend workshops, jam sessions, an open stage and square dancing. The event showcases traditional Appalachian music with
continuous on-stage performances, instrumental and singing workshops. The festival gives traditional Appalachian music lovers a place to play, listen and learn. Dive into heritage with this immersive experience!
continuous on-stage performances, instrumental and singing workshops. The festival gives traditional Appalachian music lovers a place to play, listen and learn. Dive into heritage with this immersive experience!
What’s PattyFest?
Patty Looman passed away on June 5, 2012 in Fairmont, West Virginia. Because of Patty, old-time, mountain dulcimer and hammered dulcimer music is alive and well today in West Virginia and far beyond. Come here the instruments and songs she kept alive!