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
Step up to the forge with Knightsmith.
Sponsors
Patchtown Days is made possible by our generous sponsors!
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!
Take a look at some of our past events, and stay up to date by following us on Facebook and Instagram.