An arty party for the planet!
The New Cumberland Earth & Arts Festival is a place to celebrate, learn, grow and create.
When: Sunday, April 14, 10am-4pm
Where: New Cumberland Public Library
Rain or shine! ☔🌞🌎
Made possible by:
main stage schedule
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10:15-11:15am // Music: Olds Sleeper
Lo-fi folk from York,PA
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11:15-12:15 // Creature Feature: Climate Change in Your Backyard
with West Shore Wildlife Center
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12:30-1:30pm // Creature Feature: Meet the Raptors
with The Raptory
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1:45-2:45pm // Creature Feature: PA Biodiversity
with West Shore Wildlife Center
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3:00-3:45pm // Music: Olivia Basar
Harrisburg singer/songwriter
demo garden schedule
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10:30-11:15am // Add Pollinator Power to Your Garden
with Heather Andrews, Penn State Master Gardener
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11:45-12:30pm // Backyard Chicken Basics
with Kat English of Rock Hill Farms in Hershey
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12:45-1:30pm // Composting for Beginners
with Carl Hursh, Compost King of the Keystone State
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1:45-2:15pm // How to Build a Rain Barrel
with Bob & Jon aka The Rain Barrel Boys
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2:30-3:15pm // Go Native: Stratifying Native Seeds
with Brennan Ka’aihue, Central PA Conservancy
advocates
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Central PA Conservancy
A land trust right here in Central PA.
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Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Devoted to the restoration & protection of the bay.
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Cooperative Gardens Commission
A free seed library to help you get your garden growing.
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Fern the Philly Fisherman
Fly tying extraordinaire.
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Friends of the New Cumberland Library
The volunteer organization that supports our local library.
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Governor Pinchot Group
The Sierra Club chapter for South Central PA.
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Horn Farm Center
An amazing learning farm in York, PA.
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Keys to Bees
Learn about backyard beekeeping.
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The LEAF Project
Growing young leaders through gardening.
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Neurodiverse Network
Local advocates for neurodiverse individuals.
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New Cumberland Community Garden
Now accepting applicants.
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PA Bat Rescue
Learn why bats are such an important part of our ecosystem.
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PA Fish & Boat Commission
Casting practice and fishing resources.
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PA Parks & Forests Foundation
The official nonprofit partner of your Pennsylvania State Parks & Forests
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Penn Cumberland Garden Club
Local gardening enthusiasts!
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Penn State Master Gardeners
Learn from the best in the commonwealth.
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The Raptory
Learn about birds of prey up close.
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Recycle Bicycle Harrisburg
Supplier of safe, reliable, and free bikes.
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Rock Hill Farms
Learn about keeping backyard chickens.
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Susquehanna Outfitters
Learn about kayaking, river clean-up and fossils found in the area waterways
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Susquehanna River Trail Association
Stewards of the Susquehanna River Trail middle section
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West Shore Wildlife Center
Wildlife rehabilitation experts and advocates.
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Wild Ones South Central PA
Local group for native plant enthusiasts.
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Yellow Breeches Watershed Assoc.
Stewards of the Yellow Breeches.
food trucks
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Blazin' J's Hot Chicken
A place where all are welcome and the chicken is spiced just right!
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Crema Coffee Truck
Based in the Harrisburg, featuring espresso beverages, teas, brewed coffee, and our own caffeinated creations.
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Mammas Meltz
Food truck specializing in premium grilled meltz and premium loaded fries.
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Beana's Bakery
Savory bao bun sandwiches, boba w/ organic tea and/or lemonade and cheesecake by the slice!
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Honey Bear
Ice cream that loves you back. Dairy free, gluten free, soy free, and vegan.
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Bala Saahas
Authentic Indian food with a modern flair.
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Vitality Bowls
Açaí bowls, smoothies, paninis and more.
merchants
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Art of the Earth
pottery and paintings from nature
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Berry Mountain Color Farm
Natural dye plants & naturally dyed fiber from Elizabethville, PA
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Beshore Hill Farm
certified organic produce from right up the road
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Crank Therapy
up-cycled wallets made from bicycle inner tubes, and stitched on a bicycle powered sewing machine
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Em's Garden
making art for whimsical hearts
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Fennec Design
a multi-disciplinary project that includes print making, jewelry design, and textile work
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Fluff Dive
body and earth friendly menstrual products for all ages
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Lawler Creative Co.
goods from designer and illustrator John Lawler
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Jessica Mitchell Photography
nature photography
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JT Jacobs Art
watercolor artist with nature-themed goods
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Noodle Horse Doodles
illustrations of animals, mushrooms, nature, coffee, and randomly inspired doodles
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Off-all Woodworking
Birdhouses for your backyard.
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Radiant Flora
traditional stained glass, encasing peaces of the earth
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Refillism
refill & eco-living shop in York, PA
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Soap du Jour
all natural, moisturizing, vegan soaps made with organically grown botanicals and therapeutic essential oils
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Steph Holmes Art
nature inspired artist and painter
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Why Knot
high quality macrame magic created with recycled cord
art all day
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all day // Plein Air Painting
with Susquehanna Valley Plein Air Painters
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all day // The Missing Piece: A Community Recycled Art Project
inside the New Cumberland Public Library
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all day // Makerspace Recycled Art Creation Station
with Local Art Educator Sarah Steinhauer
Sustainable Fashion Fair
Seven Coyotes
FAQs
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Limited of street parking is available at the New Cumberland Library and Hillside Elementary School. Street parking is available surrounding the event. Please be respectful of residents and avoid blocking driveways.
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Absolutely! The library is centrally located within the Borough of New Cumberland, so if you can avoid driving, we recommend it. Plus it’s better for the planet!
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Yes, the library will be open and offering some programs and fun happenings as part of the festival. Be sure to go and check it out.
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No, this event is rain or shine - we’re celebrating Earth Day after all! In case of extremely bad weather we will move some components of the festival indoors.
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Unfortunately we have limited space and are all booked up this year. We welcome you to add your name to our list for future opportunities here.