68th Springs Folk Festival
The Annual Folk Festival is Springs Historical Society’s signature event, held on the first weekend in October. Come celebrate the peak of the beautiful fall foliage season at our two-day outdoor festival featuring crafts people, artisans, and entertainers. The event attracts nearly 10,000 visitors from Pennsylvania and neighboring states.
Join in the celebration of the arts and skills of our forefathers. Watch as over 100 juried artisans create. See early farming operations. Listen to music and enjoy delicious foods – fresh baked bread, donuts & take an old-fashioned hayride!
Admission
Includes parking, entrance to the grounds and museum, music performances and demonstrations.
Adults (12 and up) – $7.00
Children ages 6-11 – $4.00
Children 5 and under – Free
Pre-registered Groups of 10 or more
Please call Becky Shoemaker at 814 662 4423 for information
Adults (12 and up) – $6.00
Children – Age 6-11 – $3.00 (5 and under free)
Bus and Van Drivers Free
Dining
Pancakes & Sausage all day, donuts, homemade bread, specialty coffees, fry pies, sloppy joes, soup, pies, turkey in a cup, nuts – and more.
Dogs
We are unfortunately unable to accommodate dogs other than registered service dogs.
Accessibility
Handicapped Parking and Handicap Restrooms on Grounds
Location
1711 Springs Road, Springs, PA 15562 Rte. 669 (Springs Rd.) between Salisbury, PA (US 219N) and Grantsville, MD (US 40, I-68 exit 19) in southern Somerset County, PA; on PA/MD state line
Parking
Free Parking
Confluence Pumpkinfest
Free admission! Enjoy food, arts, crafts, a parade, kids’ activities, and vendors!
2nd Annual Shanksville Paddle Battle
Registration Deadline: July 28, 2026
Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026
Location: Shanksville Pickleball Courts, Shanksville, PA
Support the Shanksville Volunteer Fire Department during the 2nd Annual Shanksville Paddle Battle pickleball tournament. The event aims to raise $2,000 for the department through a fun round-robin competition.
Spectators are welcome and can enjoy Shanksville Community Days activities, including raffles, games of chance, food, and pies.
Tournament Divisions
Spicy Division
- 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Competitive players (approximately 3.5+)
Mild Division
- 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Intermediate/Recreational players (approximately 3.0–3.5)
Registration
- Registration by donation
- $25 minimum; $50 suggested
- Limited to 20 players per division
- No partners required; participants will play with different partners throughout the tournament
- Awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each division
Contact
Sarah Bradford
Phone: 303-915-9484
Email: sarahmbradford@gmail.com
Shanksville Community Picnic
Dates: Friday, July 31, 2026 & Saturday, August 1, 2026
Location: Shanksville Community Grove, 1291 Cornerstone Road, Friedens, PA
The Shanksville Volunteer Fire Department will celebrate 75 years of service by hosting the 97th Annual Shanksville Community Picnic. Enjoy food, games, raffles, live entertainment, fire truck tours, a bounce house, dunk tank, duck pond, chuck-a-luck, dime toss, and more.
Friday, July 31
- Food and games open at 4:00 p.m.
- Main Street Parade at 6:00 p.m.
- Free concert featuring BonJourney at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 1
- Food and games open at 11:00 a.m.
- Free concerts:
- Somerset County Community Band at 1:00 p.m.
- Ridgemont High at 3:00 p.m.
- Vicious Cycle: A Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd at 7:00 p.m.
- Helicopter tours at 2:00 p.m. (weather permitting)
- Touch-a-Truck activities
Food offerings include BBQ chicken, sweet Italian sausage, chicken tenders, burgers, hot dogs, fresh-cut fries, sides, drinks, ice cream, and homemade pie. All proceeds benefit the Shanksville Volunteer Fire Department.
