September 9 – 11, 2012
Children’s Hands-On Activities
Exciting activities for children of all ages. Consider archaeology for kids with numerous “hands-on” opportunities. Historical activities for young children include rubber stamp and rubbing stations. Our archaeology activities have been voted “BEST ACTIVITY” by parents and kids who have visited our festival
Mechanical Technology Exhibits
The Mechanical Technology presents vintage working equipment, including a model steam blower engine and a display of pedal tractors. Antique cars (pre-1954), tractors, hit n’ miss engines. Daily demonstrations of sawmilling, shingle milling, grain threshing and water ram pumps.
Early American Crafts
Authentic traditional crafts with daily demonstrations and interpretations of 18th & 19th century crafts. One of the finest presentations on the east coast. Early American crafts include spinning, weaving, papermaking, blacksmithing, broom making, glassblowing, tinsmithing, pottery making, and pit saw demonstrating.
Festival Food
The Hay Creek Festival is known for its delicious homemade foods. We offer everything from Mabel’s kettle soups, Schnitz Un Knepp (Apples & Ham), Ice Cream Floats, Apple Butter, Mint Tea, and Hamburgers & Hot Dogs. Here is a complete listing of our festival menu.
Please note: Food Tickets are needed to purchase food items. Ticket booths are placed conveniently throughout the festival grounds and can be redeemed prior to leaving the event.
Festival Entertainment
Marian Gehman, of “Marian and Friends” Returns For Two Weekend Performances
Performing at the Hay Creek Festival since 2003 Marian Gehman will once again bring her zany cast of characters to life with humorous stories and songs. Gehman has been recognized for her ventriloquist act internationally and has been entertaining crowds throughout the northeastern United States since 1976.
Other featured entertainers at the Hay Creek Festival include: Randini the Remarkable, Marini Family Harpists, Terry Strongheart, Matt Miskie, and the Martin Family Band.
Event Information
Admission:
Adults: $10.00
Children(6-12): $2.00
Children 5 and
under: FREE
Festival Time:
Main Attractions 10 am to 5 pm
Shuttle Busses Run 7 am to 6 pm
The festival is held rain or shine.
Parking:
FREE Parking is available to all festival visitors. Parking is located on a large field along Route 10 just south of the festival grounds. Follow signs. For your safety we ask that you do not park along the highway. Visitors will ride our Free bus service to and from the festival grounds.
Handicap Parking – Located on the festival grounds. Follow signs posted on Rt. 10, exit at Furnace Rd.
Visitors will be allowed to drive on-site to pickup large purchase items. Be sure to ask the vendor where you buy your large articles for a temporary on-site parking pass.
Hay Creek Festival Parking GPS Directions: 740 Harmony Road, Morgantown PA 19543
Attention Teachers & Students
Friday, September 9th is Student Day at the Hay Creek Festival. Teachers be sure to plan your school trip now to the 2011 festival as all students are admitted free. Educational materials will be posted on our website in August to help guide your visit to our historic site and our ever-popular festival.
General Information
2011 Hay Creek Festival Map
Credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, & American Express) are accepted at the Festival Admission Gate, Ticket Booth (next to Funnel Cake Stand), and at the Association Merchandise Booth.
First Aid Station is available. Located near Bull’s Stage.
Baby Care Station - where you care for your baby. Located near Bull's Stage.
Please note:
We are a family friendly event and ask visitors to refrain from profane language and any inappropriate behavior.
Pets are not permitted at our festival.
Due to our jurying policy vendors cannot be accepted to our festival within thirty days of our festival.
