THE Fort Armstrong Folk Festival is fine arts and crafts festival held along the tree lined banks of the beautiful Allegheny River that uplifts the community’s spirit and pays tribute to Armstrong County’s heritage.

Mission Statement

THE Fort Armstrong Folk Festival, through involvement of juried artisans, volunteers, entertainers, and business partners, presents an entertaining, educational and community driven event. The Festival pays tribute to Armstrong County’s heritage and stimulates strength and growth of the local business and organizations by attracting visitors to the area.

To the Armstrong Community: This is your Festival. Please get involved and make it the best it can be. Without Community involvement the Festival is limited in its degree of excellence.

• SPONSOR - generous donations are what make the Festival thrive. If you would like to give a donation, please contact us.
• VOLUNTEER – it takes many workers to make the festival run smoothly. Come share your time with our Festival family.
• COMMITTEE – Become a committee member; work with a particular aspect of the Festival. Share your expertise.
• CHILDRENS ACTIVITIES – we are looking for college + age [educational majors] to help with historical games and activities.
• The Festival offers many opportunities to be involved, if you have any Suggestions, comments or would like to donate or volunteer please email:
  You can also drop us a note: P O Box 991, Kittanning, PA 16201.

To the Exhibitors: We have taken many of your suggestions and implemented them into the 2008 Festival. We hope the 37th annual festival will exceed your expectations. With your assistance, we can exceed the standard of excellence.