Hit the streets of Lancaster with music around every turn when you take part in the progressive All Four Lancaster Music Festival “walking tour” on Saturday, October 21. Admission is free with stops in both familiar and unfamiliar places. You can expect a diverse selection of local music featuring 10 Central PA acts along with arts, food and fun!
Join in as Lancasterians take to the streets, parking lots and parks of Lancaster City for an all-day music and arts festival that will include performances in All Four quadrants of the City! Food will be provided by Dough Heads Waffles, BUZZ and more to be announced.
This event is produced and presented by Music For Everyone, Fruition Collective, Animal House Productions, Homespun Lancaster and Series 42. Also pitching in are the City of Lancaster Office of Promotion and the 2017 Governor’s Awards for the Arts in Pennsylvania, and of course, Matt Johnson, Mr. Lancaster himself.
“The day will be using places in Lancaster which no one probably ever thought of as a music venue. And everyone will get a walking tour of all four neighborhoods in Lancaster, which is something that I don’t think most people do too often,” Johnson said. “Even cooler, there will be great acts that take us from place to place … for example, Big Boy Brass Band will be marching us to the South West.”
Beginning at 10:30 a.m. and lasting until 10 p.m. (-ish), you’ll enjoy music from the following acts:
- DJ Salinger
- Younger Me
- Big Boy Brass
- Port Ellis
- Ton-Taun & Laura Luce
- Nakuu
- Tuck Ryan Band
- Yomí
- Los Monstros (“The Monsters”)
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Schedule and Locations
Kickoff Stage: Phonotel at Modern Art, 10:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
DJ Salinger
Kick-off your Saturday morning with a continental breakfast with DJ Salinger at Modern Art, where you can participate in the Phonotel, allowing visitors to check their mobile phones into one of the 60 beautifully furnished phonotel (phone hotel) rooms for a few hours, a day, or the entire weekend. Enjoy All Four Lancaster Music Festival without all the distractions! 529 W. Chestnut St.
Northwest Stage: Thistle Finch Distillery and Lancaster Art Studios, 12:30 p.m.–2 p.m.
Younger Me and Big Boy Brass
Interact with local artisans at the Wash House and participate in a community painting project led by Lancaster Art Studios instructors or jump across the street to partake in a craft cocktail or beer at Thistle Finch Distillery and Wacker Brewing Co. 417 W. Grant St.
Southwest Stage: Farnum Park, 2:15 p.m.–3:45 p.m.
Port Ellis and Ton Taun with Laura Luce
Outdoor activities are on the menu at this neighborhood park. Meet the neighbors and community leaders that are transforming this dynamic space. 200 block of S. Water St.
Southeast Stage: Hillrise Apartments, 4 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Nakuu and Tuck Ryan Band
Head to the heart of the Southeast region for a street festival with dancing, food and games! 455 Rockland St.
Northeast Stage: Shippen Place, 5:45 p.m.–7:15 p.m.
Yomi and Los Monstros
This site is filled with history as the Tobacco Avenue Historic District. You’ll enjoy live music surrounded by the historic warehouses of North Shippen Place. 231 N Shippen St. (enter from Walnut St.)
After Party: Fruition Collective, 8 p.m., 24 W. Walnut St.
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Johnson also added, “The day is totally family-friendly. We are hoping that every neighborhood feels like they can come and enjoy themselves in a safe environment. All of the musicians are suitable for all ages. It’s a big mobile block party. Whether you just join us for your neighborhood, or travel along with our crew, it will be a fun day for everyone.”
If you’re ready for a solid 12 hours of non-stop music, grab your friends and family and meet up on the walking tour that is the All Four Lancaster Music Festival!
Find even more info on the All Four Lancaster Music Festival here.
- Festival Logo: Fox Duck
- Feature Photo: Pexels
