25-03-2025
4th annual Blair Creators Festival set for Downtown Altoona. Here's what to know
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — A celebration of art, music and community is coming back to Downtown Altoona for a fourth year this April.
What: Blair Creators Festival
Where: Heritage Plaza in downtown Altoona
When: Saturday, April 26, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Cost: Free admission for all ages
The Fourth annual Blair Creators Festival will take place Saturday, April 26, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at and around Heritage Plaza in downtown Altoona.
The event, made possible through ArtsAltoona and the Sheetz Fellows Program at Penn State Altoona, will bring together local artists, musicians, food trucks and vendors for the day of 'celebration, creativity and fun.'
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The event will kick off at 11 a.m., allowing festival goers to come and go as they please with free admission. You're invited to bring your own lawn chair to relax and enjoy the musical line up.
Blair Creators Festival touts an all-day lineup of local music from groups such as Felix and the Hurricanes and The Jaded Lips. Here's the current lineup, according to a press release:
11 a.m. – ToyNoon – Felix & the Hurricanes1 p.m. – Dom Frucella & band (I'll see if there's a name)2 p.m. – Stephanie & The Wild Hearts3 p.m. – Search Party (Formerly Hot Fudge Mondaes)4 p.m. – Ethan Eckenroad5 p.m. – The Jaded Lips6 p.m. – Sweet Desire
Between each band, there will be mini performances from local groups, including the Arc of BlairCounty and the Keystone Regiment Drum & Bugle Corps and more.
In addition to local downtown businesses such as The Clay Cup and Philly Pretzel Factory (inside Center City Market) being in the immediate area, the festival will have food vendors set up that include Smokin' J's and alcohol vendors will be set up with arts, crafts, gifts and more. Vendor spaces are still available by reaching out to Blair Creators Festival via email at BlairCreatorsFestivalVendors@
What: Blair Creators Festival
Where: Heritage Plaza in downtown Altoona
When: Saturday, April 26, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Cost: Free admission for all ages
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