People's Choice Festival

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Arts & CultureBoalsburg
DatesDates TBA · Usually JulyCheck locally before booking
Duration4 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsThe festival exists because of its sibling
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

People's Choice Festival in Boalsburg

The People's Choice Festival of Pennsylvania Arts and Crafts is a four-day juried arts festival held each July at the Pennsylvania Military Museum grounds in Boalsburg, timed to run the same weekend as the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts in nearby downtown State College. Founded in 1993 by local artist George Marion, it now draws nearly 200 artists, food and wine vendors, and roughly 110,000 visitors over four days.

Its local artist focus and festival grounds identity make it a useful regional row.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The festival exists because of its sibling event: founder George Marion started it specifically because more central Pennsylvania artists wanted to show their work than the juried Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts in State College could accommodate in a single weekend

02

The mystery stays covered

Rather than compete, the two festivals run concurrently and are connected by a free shuttle bus, letting visitors experience both a university-town arts festival and a historic-village crafts fair in one trip

03

The city starts moving

The People's Choice Festival has grown from 50 vendors and a couple of food stands in 1993 into a festival with nearly 200 artists, about two dozen food vendors, and 40 performing acts across two stages, all set on the grounds of the Pennsylvania Military Museum after several years at other locations in Boalsburg

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The free inter-festival shuttle linking the People's Choice Festival to the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts has become a defining feature

Water and renewal

Living ritual

letting visitors treat the two as a single weekend of arts touring

The sacred route

Living ritual

Recent years have added themed days

The local code

Living ritual

including a patriotic Red

Tradition 5

Living ritual

and Blue Day and a family-oriented Christmas in July celebration with a visiting Santa

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually July

Getting around

Driving from State College is typical.

What to wear

Early July in central Pennsylvania is typically warm, so lightweight, breathable clothing, sun protection, and comfortable walking shoes for covering the open Pennsylvania Military Museum...

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

Boalsburg

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map40.78 N, 77.79 WOpen in Google Maps

Boalsburg, PA

TransportDriving from State College is typical.
Stay areaBoalsburg

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Boalsburg via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Boalsburg, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for July.Compare faresFestival gearEarly July in central Pennsylvania is typically warm, so lightweight, breathable clothing, sun protection, and comfortable walking shoes for covering the open Pennsylvania Military Museum grounds over a full day are recommended, along with a light rain layer for possible summer showers.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for United States and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is People's Choice Festival?

People's Choice Festival is listed for Past edition: 10–13 July 2025. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does People's Choice Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Boalsburg, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

4 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Boalsburg, PA

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLpeopleschoicefestival.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually July
Source statusOfficial source linked
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