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| RAIN OR SHINE |
| August 30 | August 31 | September 2 |
| Saturday, August 30, 2008 |
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Time
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Artist, Event
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Description
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Location
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Website
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| 8:00 AM |
Karate Competition Registration |
Karate Competition |
City Island, Carousel Pavillion |
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| 8:30 AM |
Chinese Dragon Boat Races |
Time Trials |
Susquehanna River, Forster St. |
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| 9:00 AM |
Funtaskik Footbag Preliminaries |
Three Day Footbag Tournament |
Clarence C. Morrison Park |
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| Breath of Nature Karate Competition |
Karate Competition |
City Island, Carousel Pavillion |
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| 10:00 AM |
KIPONA FESTIVAL ALL AREAS OPEN |
| PSECU ArtFest Opens |
South Riverfront Park |
South of Market Street |
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| Pow-Wow Opens |
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City Island, 19th Hole Area |
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| Chinese Dragon Boat Races |
Opening Ceremony |
Mayor's River Barge - Cranberry St. |
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| Giant's PA State Chili Cook-off |
Official Lighting of the Stoves |
State St. & GIANT Liberty Grove |
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Bayou Bandits
(Until 4:00 PM) |
American, Zydeco & Blues |
Stage in Giant's Liberty Grove |
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| 10:30 AM |
Eric Scott |
Pop, Rock, Funk |
Comcast Market Street Stage |
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| Open Folk Music Jam |
Susquehanna Folk Music Society |
Artsfest Café Stage (S. Front St.) |
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| 11:00 AM |
Jan Seiden
Native American Flute |
Pow-Wow Area |
City Island, 19th Hole Area |
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| Giant's Chili Cook-off Judging Begins |
Vote as you sample chili |
State St. & GIANT Liberty Grove |
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| 12:00 PM |
Aztec Dancing |
Pow-Wow Area |
City Island, 19th Hole Area |
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| Giant's Chili Cook-off Event |
Jalapeno Pepper Eating Contest |
Stage in Giant's Liberty Grove |
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| John Dodge |
Magician, Ventriloquist |
Sundance Vacation Stage in Belco Children's Village |
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| Henry Koretzky |
Susquehanna Folk Music Society |
Artsfest Café Stage (S. Front St.) |
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| Giant's Chili Cook-off Event |
Restaurant Winner Announced |
Stage in Giant's Liberty Grove |
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| 12:30 PM |
Herbie |
Jam Band, Rock, Funk |
Comcast Market Street Stage |
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| 1:00 PM |
Pow-Wow Grand Entry |
Pow-Wow Area |
City Island, 19th Hole Area |
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| Giant's Chili Cook-off Event |
"Hands Free" Chili Eating Contest" |
Stage in Giant's Liberty Grove |
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| ZOO America |
Educational Animal Show |
Sundance Vacation Stage in Belco Children's Village |
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| Jim Folker |
Susquehanna Folk Music Society |
Artsfest Café Stage (S. Front St.) |
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| 2:00 PM |
Ed Horan |
Susquehanna Folk Music Society |
Artsfest Café Stage (S. Front St.) |
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| 2:15 PM |
Giant's Chili Cook-off Event |
"Hot Wing" Eating Contest" |
Stage in Giant's Liberty Grove |
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| 2:30 PM |
Lowery Begay - Hoop Dance |
Pow-Wow Area |
City Island, 19th Hole Area |
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| Nino Marron |
Hip Hop, Rap |
Comcast Market Street Stage |
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| John Dodge |
Magician, Ventriloquist |
Sundance Vacation Stage in Belco Children's Village |
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| 3:00 PM |
Late for Supper |
Susquehanna Folk Music Society |
Artsfest Café Stage (S. Front St.) |
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| 3:15 PM |
Clones of Funk |
Funk |
Comcast Market Street Stage |
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| Storytelling, Native American Flute |
Pow-Wow Area |
City Island, 19th Hole Area |
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| 3:30 PM |
Ray Owen |
Variety Music Show |
Sundance Vacation Stage in Belco Children's Village |
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| 4:00 PM |
Iroquois Dancing, Old Bridge Singers |
Pow-Wow Area |
City Island, 19th Hole Area |
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| Giant's Chili Cook-off Event |
Awards Ceremony |
Stage in Giant's Liberty Grove |
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| Robert Bobby |
Susquehanna Folk Music Society |
Artsfest Café Stage (S. Front St.) |
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| 4:15 PM |
Nino Marron |
Hip Hop, Rap |
Comcast Market Street Stage |
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| 4:30 PM |
Giant's Chili Cook-off Closes |
Liberty Grove & State Street Areas |
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| Los Latinos Preciosos |
Latin Dance Group |
Sundance Vacation Stage in Belco Children's Village |
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| 4:45 PM |
Intertribal Drumming & Dance |
Pow-Wow Area |
City Island, 19th Hole Area |
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| 5:00 PM |
Clones of Funk |
Funk |
Comcast Market Street Stage |
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| Karen Chronister |
Contemporary Singer, Songwriter |
Sprint Community Stage |
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| Judy Marti |
Susquehanna Folk Music Society |
Artsfest Café Stage (S. Front St.) |
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| 5:30 PM |
Cat's Pajamas |
Children's Musical Show |
Sundance Vacation Stage in Belco Children's Village |
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| 6:00 PM |
Yazmine Dance |
African & Contemporary Dance |
Stage in Giant's Liberty Grove |
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| Chinese Dragon Boat Races |
Races Conclude |
Susquehanna River/Forster St. |
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| 6:30 PM |
Chinese Dragon Boat Races |
Awards Ceremony |
Comcast Market Street Stage |
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| 7:00 PM |
Iroquois Dancing, Old Bridge Singers |
Pow-Wow Area |
City Island, 19th Hole Area |
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| NAYO |
African Drumming, Music & Dance |
Stage in Giant's Liberty Grove |
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| Polar Coda |
Hip Hop, Rap |
Sprint Community Stage |
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| PSECU ArtFest Closes |
South Riverfront Park |
South of Market Street |
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| Ray Owen |
Variety Music Show |
Sundance Vacation Stage in Belco Children's Village |
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| 7:30 PM |
The Nothing |
Hip Hop, Rap |
Sprint Community Stage |
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| 7:45 PM |
Aztec Fire Dance |
Pow-Wow Area |
City Island, 19th Hole Area |
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| 8:00 PM |
Cat's Pajamas |
Children's Musical Show |
Sundance Vacation Stage in Belco Children's Village |
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| 8:30 PM |
Intertribal Drumming & Dance |
Pow-Wow Area |
City Island, 19th Hole Area |
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| Jambulay |
Caribbean, Reggae, Steel Drums |
Stage in Giant's Liberty Grove |
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| Patrick Alban & Noche Latina |
Latin Jazz & Dance |
Comcast Market Street Stage |
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| 9:00 PM |
Sherry |
Alternative, Pop, Experimental |
Sprint Community Stage |
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| 10:00 PM |
Kipona Festival, Riverfront Park & City Island closes to the public |
| Return to top |
| Sunday, August 31, 2008 |
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Time
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Artist/Event
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Description
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Location
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Website
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| 6:00 AM |
Bass Classic Start |
Mayor's Barge on Susquehanna |
Cranberry Street |
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| 11:00 AM |
Funtastick Footbag Tournament |
Doubles and Singles until 5:00 PM |
Forster St. Sport Area |
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| Jan Seiden Native American Flute |
Pow-Wow Area |
City Island, 19th Hole Area |
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| 12:00 PM |
KIPONA FESTIVAL ALL AREAS OPEN |
| PSECU ArtFest Opens |
South Riverfront Park |
South of Market Street |
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| Aztec Dancing |
Pow-Wow Area |
City Island, 19th Hole Area |
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| Pennsylvania Preferred Best Chef |
Quarter-Finals |
GIANT's Liberty Grove Cook Tent |
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| Al Grout |
Juggler |
Sundance Vacation Stage in Belco Children's Village |
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| Woodbox Gang |
Acoustic, Punk, Country |
Comcast Market Street Stage |
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| Folk Music Jam Session |
Susquehanna Folk Music Society |
Artsfest Café Stage ( S. Front St.) |
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| 12:30 PM |
Acrona Reel Band |
American Celtic |
Stage in Giant's Liberty Grove |
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| Fred Pellegrini |
Acoustic Contemporary Folk |
Sprint Community Stage |
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| 1:00 PM |
Pow-Wow Grand Entry & Dance |
Pow-Wow Area |
City Island, 19th Hole Area |
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| Richard Pearl |
Balloons, Music Show |
Sundance Vacation Stage in Belco Children's Village |
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| Jonathan Frazier |
Susquehanna Folk Music Society |
Artsfest Café Stage ( S. Front St.) |
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| 1:30 PM |
Pennsylvania Preferred Best Chef |
Quarter-Finals |
GIANT's Liberty Grove Cook Tent |
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| 2:00 PM |
Bass Classic Weigh-In |
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Mayor's Barge on Susquehanna |
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| Acrona Reel Band |
American Celtic |
Stage in Giant's Liberty Grove |
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| The Down-to-Earth Band |
Susquehanna Folk Music Society |
Artsfest Café Stage ( S. Front St.) |
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| Ellen Cherry Band |
Pop, Indie Rock |
Comcast Market Street Stage |
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| 2:30 PM |
Lowery Begay Hoop Dance |
Pow-Wow Area |
City Island, 19th Hole Area |
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| Mike Banks |
Rock Singer, Songwriter |
Sprint Community Stage |
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| Al Grout |
Juggler |
Sundance Vacation Stage in Belco Children's Village |
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| 3:00 PM |
Pennsylvania Preferred Best Chef |
Quarter-Finals |
GIANT's Liberty Grove Cook Tent |
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| Bass Classic Conclusion |
Awards Ceremony |
City Island, South Parking Lot |
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| Keith Kailian |
Susquehanna Folk Music Society |
Artsfest Café Stage ( S. Front St.) |
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| 3:15 PM |
Iroquois Dance & Old Bridge Singers |
Pow-Wow Area |
City Island, 19th Hole Area |
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| 3:30 PM |
Uncle Pete with Kids |
Interactive Children's Music Show |
Sundance Vacation Stage in Belco Children's Village |
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| 4:00 PM |
Intertribal Drumming & Dance |
Pow-Wow Area |
City Island, 19th Hole Area |
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| Pennsylvania Preferred Best Chef |
Quarter-Finals |
GIANT's Liberty Grove Cook Tent |
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| Christa Kay |
Susquehanna Folk Music Society |
Artsfest Café Stage ( S. Front St.) |
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| 4:30 PM |
Doc Gibbs and Picante (The Emeril Live! Band) |
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Stage in Giant's Liberty Grove |
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| Farewell Flight |
Indie, Pop Rock |
Comcast Market Street Stage |
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| Snorklekat |
Acoustic |
Sprint Community Stage |
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| Peter Candelario |
Child Singer |
Sundance Vacation Stage in Belco Children's Village |
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| 5:00 PM |
Michael Klinger |
Susquehanna Folk Music Society |
Artsfest Café Stage ( S. Front St.) |
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| 5:30 PM |
Kullizion |
Trash Can Band |
Sundance Vacation Stage in Belco Children's Village |
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| 5:45 PM |
Axtec Dancing |
Pow-Wow Area |
City Island, 19th Hole Area |
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| 6:30 PM |
Iroquois Dance & Old Bridge Singers |
Pow-Wow Area |
City Island, 19th Hole Area |
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| Amaryllis Santiago sponsored by Smooth Jazz 92.7 |
Smooth Jazz mixed with original dance tracks from her new album! |
Stage in Giant's Liberty Grove |
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| Sarah Donner |
Indie, Acoustic |
Sprint Community Stage |
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| Pete Francis of Dispatch sponsored by the Hilton Harrisburg |
Folk, Rock, Jam Band |
Comcast Market Street Stage |
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| 7:00 PM |
Uncle Pete with Kids |
Interactive Children's Music Show |
Sundance Vacation Stage in Belco Children's Village |
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| PSECU ArtFest Closes |
South Riverfront Park |
South of Market Street |
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| 8:00 PM |
Richard Pearl |
Balloons, Music Show |
Sundance Vacation Stage in Belco Children's Village |
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| Pow-Wow Closes |
Pow-Wow Area |
City Island, 19th Hole Area |
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| 8:35 PM |
Gala Fireworks Display |
Music broadcast on The River 97.3 |
Riverfront Park & City Island |
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| 10:00 PM |
Kipona Festival, Riverfront Park and City Island closes to the public |
| Return to top |
| Monday, September 1, 2008 |
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Time
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Artist/Event
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Description
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Location
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Website
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| 8:00 AM |
Reese Canoe Classic |
Final registration for race |
Community Forum |
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| 10:00 AM |
Harrisburg Canoe Club Race |
First Race Begins |
Mayor's Barge on Susquehanna |
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| Funtastick Footbag Tournament |
Doubles and Singles until 5:00 PM |
Forster St. Sport Area |
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| KIPONA FESTIVAL ALL AREAS OPEN |
| FREE Amusement Rides for Kids until 12:00 PM |
Sponsored by Belco Community Credit Union |
Belco Children's Village |
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| PSECU ArtFest Opens |
South Riverfront Park |
South of Market Street |
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| 10:30 AM |
The Big Dirty |
Jam Band, Funk |
Comcast Market Street Stage |
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| Folk Music Jam Session |
Susquehanna Folk Music Society |
Artsfest Café Stage (S. Front St.) |
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| 11:00 AM |
Jan Seiden, Native American Flute |
Pow-Wow Area |
City Island, 19th Hole Area |
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| Adam Ezra Group |
Folk Rock, Roots, Indie |
Stage in Giant's Liberty Grove |
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| 12:00 PM |
Aztec Dancing |
Pow-Wow Area |
City Island, 19th Hole Area |
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| Harrisburg "Free Kick" Begins" |
"Street Soccer" Tournament" |
State Street Sports Area |
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| Pennsylvania Preferred Best Chef |
Semi-Finals |
GIANT's Liberty Grove Cook Tent |
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| Darcie Miner |
Alternative, Americana |
Comcast Market Street Stage |
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| John The Wizz |
Ventriloquist |
Sundance Vacation Stage in Belco Children's Village |
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| Lisa Spaar |
Susquehanna Folk Music Society |
Artsfest Café Stage (S. Front St.) |
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| 12:30 PM |
Adam Ezra Group |
Folk Rock, Roots, Indie |
Stage in Giant's Liberty Grove |
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| 1:00 PM |
Pow-Wow Grand Entry |
Pow-Wow Area |
City Island, 19th Hole Area |
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| AFL-CIO Labor Day Address |
David Gash |
Sprint Community Stage |
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| Uncle Pete with Kids |
Interactive Children's Music Show |
Sundance Vacation Stage in Belco Children's Village |
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| The Stringtown Skyscrapers |
Susquehanna Folk Music Society |
Artsfest Café Stage (S. Front St.) |
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| 1:30 PM |
Pennsylvania Preferred Best Chef |
Semi-Finals |
GIANT's Liberty Grove Cook Tent |
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| 2:00 PM |
Edwin Tichenor |
Acoustic |
Sprint Community Stage |
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| Pete and J |
Roots, Rock, Folk |
Comcast Market Street Stage |
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| The Max Allen Band |
Jam Band, Rock, Pop |
Stage in Giant's Liberty Grove |
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| Harrisburg "Free Kick" Ends |
Street Soccer Tournament" |
State Street Sports Area |
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| Dave Fishel |
Susquehanna Folk Music Society |
Artsfest Café Stage (S. Front St.) |
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| 2:30 PM |
Harrisburg "Free Kick" |
Awards Ceremony |
Sundance Vacation Stage in Belco Children's Village |
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| Lowery Begay Hoop Dance |
Pow-Wow Area |
City Island, 19th Hole Area |
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| 2:40 PM |
John The Wizz |
Ventriloquist |
Sundance Vacation Stage in Belco Children's Village |
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| 3:00 PM |
Julie Moffitt |
Susquehanna Folk Music Society |
Artsfest Café Stage (S. Front St.) |
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| 3:15 AM |
Storytelling, Native American Flute |
Pow-Wow Area |
City Island, 19th Hole Area |
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| 3:30 PM |
Pennsylvania Preferred Best Chef |
Final Cooking Competition |
GIANT's Liberty Grove Cook Tent |
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| Acoustic Stew |
