The Central PA Festival of the Arts is back. Here’s the full schedule so you don’t miss anything

The Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts is back with a packed schedule of performances after a two-year absence.

Entertainment venues are scattered around downtown State College and on Penn State’s campus. Wristbands are required for admission to some performances. They are available for $15 at locations around State College. Find a full list at arts-festival.com/button.

Here’s a look at what each day has to offer.

JULY 14 UPDATE: The Raleigh Ringers performance on July 16 has been canceled. See the schedule below for more information.

Wednesday, July 13

The festival opens with a focus on young artists and performers on Children and Youth Day. The Sidewalk Sale, which runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., highlights the creativity of artists ages 8-18. The full entertainment schedule for Wednesday is below.

10-11 a.m.: State College Suzuki Program of the Music Academy, Allen Street Stage

11 a.m.-noon: The Music Academy, Allen Street Stage

noon-12:30 p.m.: Nittany Dreamers, Festival Shell Stage

12:30-1 p.m.: Hot Styles Dance Company, Allen Street Stage

1-2 p.m.: Central Pennsylvania Dance Workshop, Festival Shell Stage

2-3 p.m.: Happy Valley Improv youth program, Allen Street Stage

2:30-3:30 p.m.: Centre Dance Studio, Festival Shell Stage

4-4:30 p.m.: Children and Youth Day Grand Procession, starts at Old Main lawn; distribution of pieces starts at 3:15.

6-7:30 p.m.: Centred Outdoors Downtown Art Walk, starts at 3 Dots, 137 E. Beaver Ave.

7:30-8:30 p.m.: Pat Farrell Community Sing Along, State College Presbyterian Church, 132 W. Beaver Ave.

Thursday, July 14

The Sidewalk Sale and Exhibition is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday’s schedule features some familiar faces on the central Pennsylvania music scene and opens with a festival newcomer.

11 a.m.-noon: The Quasi Quintet, Allen Street Stage

1-2 p.m.: Tussey Mountain Moonshiners, Allen Street Stage

3-4 p.m.: Jay Vonada Quartet, Allen Street Stage

4-5:30 p.m.: Keystone Big Band, Festival Shell Stage

5-6 p.m.: Revamped, Allen Street Stage

6:30-7:30 p.m.: Eric Ian Farmer, Festival Shell Stage

6:30-8 p.m.: Mark DeRose and the Dreadnoughts, Sidney Friedman Park

7-8 p.m.: The JR Mangan Band with Veronica Auger, Allen Street Stage

8:30-10 p.m.: BC Blue, Festival Shell Stage

8:30-10 p.m.: The Kinsey Sicks, The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave.; tickets are required

9-10:30 p.m.: Cass and the Bailout Crew, Allen Street Stage

9-10:30 p.m.: Kristi Jean and Her Ne’er-Do-Wells, Sidney Friedman Park

Friday, July 15

The Sidewalk Sale and Exhibition continues from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The day’s schedule includes yoga, theater, improv and lots of music.

9-10 a.m.: Yoga class with Cristy Marquez, Sidney Friedman Park. Bring a yoga mat and register at yogalabstudio.com (drop-ins welcome)

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Below Centre, Allen Street Stage

1:30-2:30 p.m.: Miss Melanie, Allen Street Stage

2-3 p.m.: State High Thespians perform “The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig,” State College Municipal Building Community Room, 243 S. Allen St. A wristband is required for this performance

2:30-3:30 p.m.: Jim Colbert, Willard Building Plaza

3-4 p.m.: Doug Irwin and Bill Ritzman, State College Municipal Building Plaza

3:30-4:30 p.m.: Caledonia, Allen Street Stage

4-5:30 p.m.: Rampart Street Ramblers, Festival Shell Stage

4:30-6 p.m.: Joe Baione Trio, Sidney Friedman Park

5:30-6:30 p.m.: Ted McCloskey and the Hi-Fi’s, Allen Street Stage

5:30-6:30 p.m.: Randall Williams, Willard Building Plaza

6:30-8 p.m.: Deb Callahan, Festival Shell Stage

7-8:30 p.m.: Chris Vipond and the Stanley Street Band, Sidney Friedman Park

7:30-8:30 p.m.: The Usual Suspects, Allen Street Stage

8-9 p.m.: Rhythm Future Quartet, The State Theatre. A wristband is required for this performance

8-9 p.m.: Essence II, State College Presbyterian Church. A wristband is required for this performance

8-9 p.m.: Happy Valley Improv, Blue Brick Theatre, 209 W. Calder Way. A wristband is required for this performance

9-10:30 p.m.: Frog Holler, Festival Shell Stage

9:30-11 p.m.: Pure Cane Sugar, Allen Street Stage

9:30-11 p.m.: The Gill Street Band, Sidney Friedman Park

10-11 p.m.: Happy Valley Improv, Blue Brick Theatre. Audience members must be 21 or older, and a wristband is required for this performance

Saturday, July 16

The Sidewalk Sale and Exhibition runs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., while BookFest PA returns to Schlow Centre Region Library’s parking lot from 10 a.m to 4 p.m.

9-10 a.m.: Yoga class with Kristen Boccumini, Sidney Friedman Park. Bring a yoga mat and register at yogalabstudio.com (drop-ins welcome)

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Ramalama, Allen Street Stage

12:30-1:30 p.m.: State College Municipal Band, Festival Shell Stage

1-3:30 p.m.: Poetry reading and panel discussion, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 208 W. Foster Ave.

1:30-2:30 p.m.: Molly Ryan Swingtet, Allen Street Stage

1:30-2:30 p.m.: OverheaD Duo, Willard Building Plaza

2:30-3:30 p.m.: Cormorant’s Fancy, Festival Shell Stage

2:30-3:30 p.m.: Doug Irwin and Brian Cleary, State College Municipal Building Plaza

3-4 p.m.: 3 Dots songwriter showcase, Sidney Friedman Park

3:30-4:30 p.m.: The Sorters, Allen Street Stage

3:30-4:30 p.m.: Jim Colbert, Willard Building Plaza

5-6 p.m.: Callanish, Sidney Friedman Park

5-6 p.m.: Skoal Brothers, Festival Shell Stage

5:30-6:30 p.m.: Mediacrime, Allen Street Stage

7-8:30 p.m.: The Feinberg Brothers, Festival Shell Stage

7-8:30 p.m.: Molly Ryan Swingtet, Sidney Friedman Park

7:30-8:30 p.m.: Jon Rounds Group with special guests Glenn Kidder and Randy Hughes, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. A wristband is required for this performance

7:30-8:30 p.m.: OK Otter, Allen Street Stage

7:30-9 p.m.: Paragon Ragtime Orchestra presents “The Mark of Zorro,” The State Theatre. A wristband is required for this performance

8-9 p.m.: Happy Valley Improv, Blue Brick Theatre. A wristband is required for this performance

8-10 p.m.: The Raleigh Ringers, Penn State School of Music Recital Hall. A wristband is required for this performance CANCELED (On July 14, festival organizers said the handbell choir’s performance has been canceled due to an outbreak of COVID-19 in the group.)

9-10 p.m.: Bill Carter and the Presbybop Quartet, State College Presbyterian Church. A wristband is required for this performance

9:30-11 p.m.: Velveeta, Festival Shell Stage

9:30-11 p.m.: Across the Pond, Sidney Friedman Park

9:30-11 p.m.: My Hero Zero, Allen Street Stage

10-11 p.m.: Happy Valley Improv, Blue Brick Theatre. Audience members must be 21 or older, and a wristband is required for this performance

Sunday, July 17

The final day of the Sidewalk Sale runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Altoona Brass Collective, Sidney Friedman Park

12:30-1:30 p.m.: Anchor & Arrow, Allen Street Stage

12:30-2 p.m.: David Zentner and The Nashville Music Company, Festival Shell Stage

2-3 p.m.: Bellefonte Community Band, Sidney Friedman Park

2:30-3:30 p.m.: RIFF, Allen Street Stage

3-4 p.m.: Tyne and the Fastlyne, Festival Shell Stage

This story was originally published July 11, 2022 at 6:00 AM.