Patchtown Days & Bluegrass Dispatch
Saturday, June 20 | 10am-7pm & Sunday, June 21 | 10am-4pm
Celebrate the heritage of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s anthracite communities at Eckley’s 36th annual Patchtown Days!
Running Saturday, June 20, and Sunday, June 21, from 10am-4pm, Patchtown Days features hands-on history, handmade crafts, live music and dance, workshops, reenactments, and more.
Stick around on Saturday, June 20, for an after-hours Bluegrass Dispatch from Stonehouse Breakdown. The concert kicks off at 4pm and is included in festival admission.
Admission
$10 – Adults
$9 – Seniors
$8 – Youth (3-12)
Children 2 and under enter for free.
Workshops
Get hands on with Coalcracker traditions by signing up for one of our make-and-take craft workshops! Spots are limited, and pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Follow the links below to explore our 2026 classes and purchase tickets.
Broom Making
Bind your own household tools with Meckley Brooms.
Blacksmithing
Get hands-on at the forge with Knightsmith.
Craft Vendors Wanted
Do your homemade, handmade crafts keep Coal Region heritage alive? Apply to be a vendor!
Past Festival Highlights
Are you passionate about preserving Pennsylvania heritage and serving your community in a fun, educational, and family-friendly environment? Consider volunteering at Eckley to help support one of Pennsylvania’s most exciting, original folklife festivals!
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