Welsh Fest: 30th Anniversary Celebration | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg

Saturday June 1st, 2024 * 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM

The whole community is invited to celebrate 30 years at the Conococheague Institute with live performances of Welsh Music, Food & Craft Vendors, Historic Activities, Games and more!

Featuring:

Back by popular demand the Rehoboth Welsh Choir will be performing a mini Cymanfa Ganu

Local harpist Lauren Swain will play entrancing music on a Grand Harp,

Forbes Road Frolic will delight with traditional 18th century Welsh and Gaelic tunes for fiddle, lute and cello!

Learn about Welsh Settlers on the Frontier, bake historic recipes in our Bake Oven, try your hand at archery, compete in traditional games, meet our staff and contributors and explore our newly unveiled exhibits.

Enjoy food and drink from Antietam Dairy, Michaux Brew Co, Roll Time, with many local craft vendors present.

Founding members and new visitors alike are welcome to learn about CI’s fascinating past and the future of the frontier!

Music and Presentations made possible thanks to Middletown Valley Bank, F&M Trust, the Franklin County Visitors Bureau and M&T Bank, and by donations from people like you.

No RSVP required, this is a free event for the community to honor the legacy of CI’s founders, to remember those who have passed, and celebrate our bright future together.