Susquehanna Summer Solstice Fest | June 17-23, 2024
An Arts and Roots Music Festival
Along One of America's Great Rivers
Held along the winding Susquehanna River at French Azilum Historic Site in Bradford County, PA, the Susquehanna Summer Solstice Fest includes a week-long open-air painting competition culminating in a weekend music festival featuring presentations, family activities and more!
Explore the Fest
Concerts
Friday – Sunday
Enjoy a weekend of roots music under the big tent at French Azilum, with award-winning artists playing folk, blues, and jazz to rock and country.
Plein-Air Painting Festival
Monday – Sunday
30 artists spend the week painting outdoor scenes around the region, culminating in a juried art show at French Azilum where they sell their works.
Speakers
Saturday – Sunday
Talks and presentations by area residents and visitors on art, nature, local history, and poetry readings complement the weekend concert series.
Craft Vendors
Saturday – Sunday
Browse the work of local craft vendors during the weekend concert series.
Family Activities
Friday – Sunday
Set in a charming rural site, the festival includes nature walks, art activities for kids, presentations by local artisans, and tours of French Azilum Historic Site.
About French Azilum
Founded in 1793-4 as a refuge for monarchists fleeing the French Revolution, French Azilum has served over the years as both a fascinating historical landmark and a beautiful location for community events, theatre, and outdoor activities.
