An arty party for the planet!
The New Cumberland Earth & Arts Festival is a place to celebrate, learn, grow and create.
When: Sunday, April 19, 10am-4pm
Where: New Cumberland Public Library
Rain or shine! ☔🌞🌎
Made possible by:
main stage schedule
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10-11am // Music: Soth Peppy
Synth soundscapes via Camp Hill
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11:15-12:15 // Creature Feature: Climate Change In Your Backyard
with West Shore Wildlife Center
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12:30-1:30pm // Music: Nera
Millersville indie folk
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1:45-2:45pm // Creature Feature: Meet the Raptors
with The Raptory
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3:00-4pm // Music: The Woodshines
Lancaster folkways
backyard demo garden schedule
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10:30-11:00am // Neighborhood Bird Walk
Learn how to find and identify a variety ofbirds without leaving the neighborhood with Molly Toth of American Bird Conservancy.
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11:15-11:45am // Composting for Beginners
Learn how easy it is to compost with Carl Hursh.
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12:00-12:30pm // Backyard Chicken Basics
Learn everything you ever wanted to know about keeping chickens with Kat English of Rock Hill Farms in Hershey.
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12:45-1:15pm // Gardening With Natives & Birds
Learn how natives, birds, and your garden can thrive together with Penn State Master Gardener Deb Carmen.
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1:30-2:00pm // Seed Saving 101
Learn how (and why) to save seeds for next year’s garden with Brennan Kaaihue.
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2:15-2:45pm // Lawn to Life Conversion Demo
Learn how to turn your lawn into a natural habitat with Brennan Kaaihue.
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3:00-4:00pm // Edible & Herbal Weeds Plant Walk
Walk around the neighborhood and learn about useful weeds with Calyx Liddick of Northern Appalachia School.
inside library schedule
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The Dam Removal Puppet Show
Performing every hour by American Rivers. Main Level.
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Found Footage: New Cumberland in 1976
All day. See what New Cumberland looked like 50 years ago & celebrate the library’s 50th anniversary.
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Teen Craft: Animal No-Sew Felt Bag
11am-3pm. Main Level. Good for ages 12 & up.
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Teen Craft: Recycled Flower Bracelet
11am-3pm. Main Level. Good for ages 12 & up.
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Kids Craft: Chia Pet
10:30-11:30am. Lower Level. Good for ages 3-5.
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Kids Craft: Nature Journal
Noon-1pm. Lower Level. Good for ages 6-12.
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Kids Craft: Recycled Paper Snail
1:30-2:30pm. Lower Level. Good for ages 3-5.
hands-on makerspace schedule
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all day // book bird collages
with supplies from Art of Recycle
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all day // recycled craft creation station
from Art Anywhere
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all day // grow your own spider plant
while supplies last
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all day // kids eco-activities
from Eco Protection Squad
all day activities
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all day // Fish Casting Practice Range
with PA Fish & Boat Commission
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all day // Alpaca Meet & Greet
Angie’s Alpacas will be on-site!
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all day // Susquehanna Valley Plein Air Painters
Live painting around the festival grounds.
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all day // Tarot Card Readings
Christina will tell you what’s in the cards.
advocates
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American Rivers
Learn about the study to remove the dam at Borough Park.
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Angies Alpaca Paradise
An alpaca farm in Enola. Alpacas will be at the fest!
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Animal Advocates of SCPA
Spreading compassion for animals in a peaceful and respectful way.
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Capital Area Greenbelt
Stewards of the 20 mile loop through and around Harrisburg.
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Central PA Conservancy
A land trust right here in Central PA.
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Fairhaven Healing
Advocates for monarch butterfly conservation.
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Free Seed Library
A free seed library to help you get your garden growing.
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Friends of the New Cumberland Library
The volunteer organization that supports our local library.
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HBG Palestine Coalition
Organizing for a liberated Palestine across Central Pennsylvania.
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Horn Farm Center
An amazing learning farm in York, PA.
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Keys to Bees
Learn about backyard beekeeping.
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Lancaster Farm Sanctuary
A rescue for farm animals.
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The LEAF Project
Growing young leaders through gardening.
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Little Botanists Club
Nature field guides for the little botanists in your life.
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Neurodiverse Network
Local advocates for neurodiverse individuals.
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New Cumberland Collective Environmental Club
Offering new and gently used craft supplies for families to take home.
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The New Cumberland Tree Project
On a mission to restore & maintain our tree canopy in the borough.
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Northern Appalachia School
Offers programs for herbalism, wildcrafting & foraging & more.
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PA Bat Rescue
Learn why bats are such an important part of our ecosystem.
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PA Fish & Boat Commission
Practice your cast to reel in a big one this season.
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PA Parks & Forests Foundation
A voice for our 124 state parks and 2.2 million acres of forest land.
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Penn Cumberland Garden Club
Local gardening enthusiasts!
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Penn State Master Gardener Deb Carmen
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The Raptory
Learn about birds of prey up close.
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Recycle Bicycle Harrisburg
Supplier of safe, reliable, and free bikes.
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South Central PA Group of the Sierra Club
Promotes conservation of the natural environment by influencing public policy decisions.
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Susquehanna River Trail Association
Promotes sustainable use of the river and the continued stewardship of the river and surrounding watersheds.
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West Shore Wildlife Center
Wildlife rehabilitation experts and advocates.
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Wild Ones South Central PA
Local group for native plant enthusiasts.
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Young Stewards of Cumberland County
Focused on protecting local land, air, and water from the rapid development of data centers.
food trucks
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Crema Coffee Truck
Based in the Harrisburg, featuring espresso beverages, teas, brewed coffee, and our own caffeinated creations.
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Honey Bear
Ice cream that loves you back. Dairy free, gluten free, soy free, and vegan.
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Plants in the Cloud
Plants in the Cloud is a 100% plant-based and vegan commercial cloud kitchen in New Cumberland, PA.
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Get Smok'd
Local barbecue joint for brisket, pulled pork, ribs, and other comfort eats.
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Extra Rice
Little Filipino food and beyond trailer in Lancaster County.
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Potato Coop
Serving high quality American fare.
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Friends of the Library Hot Dog Stand
Support the Friends of the New Cumberland Library by purchasing a hot dog!
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PA American Water Puddles Truck
A fill station for your reusable water bottle!
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Walk-O Taco
Traditional Mexican to unique flavor experiences in a portable brown bag of crunchy goodness.
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Traveling J's
Fresh Middle Easter fusion, with pitas, falafel, fries & more.
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Carousel Creperie
Fresh Sweet, Savory, and Breakfast crepes made to order with local ingredients.
artists + merchants
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Art of the Earth
pottery and paintings from nature
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The Beehive Vintage
Vintage, second-hand & more
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Bennett Run Mushroom Farm
Fresh Mushrooms, Irresistible Mushroom Jerky, and Thriving Grow Kits
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Berry Mountain Color Farm
Natural dye plants & naturally dyed fiber from Elizabethville, PA
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Beshore Hill Farm
certified organic produce from right up the road
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Bloodrose Gettysburg
Gettysburg-based small-batch screen printing for creatives & artists
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Cove Mountain Mycology
Adaptogenic mushroom extracts.
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Crank Therapy
up-cycled wallets made from bicycle inner tubes, and stitched on a bicycle powered sewing machine
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Fennec Design
a multi-disciplinary project that includes print making, jewelry design, and textile work
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Jillian's General Store
Sustainable adventure goods.
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JT Jacobs Art
watercolor artist with nature-themed goods
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Lawler Creative Co.
goods from designer and illustrator John Lawler
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Life Flower Creations
PA-based small batch ceramics • rooted in nature
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Moonrise Candle Co.
100% Soy Candles made with ❤️
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Off-all Woodworking
Beautiful handmade birdhouses for your backyard.
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Steph Holmes Art
nature inspired artist and painter
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Why Knot
high quality macrame magic created with recycled cord
FAQs
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Limited of street parking is available at the New Cumberland Library and Hillside Elementary School. Street parking is available surrounding the event. Please be respectful of residents and avoid blocking driveways.
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Absolutely! The library is centrally located within the Borough of New Cumberland, so if you can avoid driving, we recommend it. Plus it’s better for the planet!
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Yes, the library will be open and offering some programs and fun happenings as part of the festival. Be sure to go and check it out.
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No, this event is rain or shine - we’re celebrating Earth Day after all! In case of extremely bad weather we will move some components of the festival indoors.
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Unfortunately we have limited space and are all booked up this year. We welcome you to add your name to our list for future opportunities here.
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Well-behaved on-leash dogs are welcome on the festival grounds but not inside the Library or Foundation House (makerspace). Please be mindful of the other animals (raptors, goats, alpacas, wildlife) at the festival.