6th Annual Heart of the Alleghenies
Folk Music Festival in Bradford, Pennsylvania.
August 7 - 9, 2009

General Information

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Links to publicity Info:

Read the PressRelease
PLEASE print & distribute at your local event! PDF FLYER

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The facilities for HOTAFEST are first rate!

Location: All activities will be held at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford in the northwestern Pennsylvania town of Bradford. Directions to Campus: -Click here for Directions to Campus. There is road construction in the area, and these directions may change periodically.

Campus Map: -Click here for a map of the Campus

The Festival Area will be located at the heart of the campus in the Blaisdell building. This is a new Arts & Music Education Center & the facilities are first rate! Concerts, Dining, Residence hall, and Workshop areas are all within a small area. Tent campers and RV campers will have access to the Residence hall showers and will be only a short walk from all activities. All indoor areas are clean, modern, and air conditioned. Hotel style suites and rooms include two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a shared kitchen, living and dining area.

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Internet Access from Campus:

You must request a wireless account before coming to the festival!

CLICK ON THIS LINK TO REQUEST A GUEST ACCOUNT
Use jst17 as the host.

We will approve accounts before you arrive. If you don’t get an account in advance, you will have to request one online at one of the computer labs on Campus.
You will receive your login/password via email. The computer labs are open 24/7, and Wi-Fi is available in most places.

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Lodging & Meals MENU

Lodging & Meals Information Page
Order Lodging & Meals using the on-line Order Page

Call Sue Neth with questions 814-825-8971

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Lodging

Camping will be available for $12.00 per day with access to dorm showers.
RV camping is available for $20.00 per day with access to dorm showers. (Sorry no hook ups.)

Whole Apartments (Suites or Townhouses) with high-speed Internet will be available near the festival area for $110.00 per night.
Half Apartments with high-speed Internet will be available for $55.00 per night.

• Twin beds are available in all bedrooms; king-sized beds are an option in suites.
• Townhouses are not handicap accessible.
  

Apartment Layouts

Floorplan of the Fesenmyer/Reed-Coit Houses:

Floorplan of the McKean Townhouses:

Note: Due to fire codes and security reasons, there is a limit of four (or five) people per apartment. Please call Sue Neth if you have small children so we can discuss arrangements. Bring your friends and split the cost! Lodging must be ordered by July 25, 2009.

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Meals

The University will be providing meals. Rates are as follows:

• Breakfast: $10.00
• Lunch: $10.00
• Dinner: $12.00
• Sunday Brunch: $10

The weekend meal package is $50.00 for five meals. Meals MUST be ordered by July 25, 2009.

All housing and meal rates are subject to change. It is important to arrange housing for the festival IN ADVANCE! There are a limited number of Apartment Suites or Townhouses available. These apartments have 2 or 3 bedrooms, 1 or 2 baths, a shared kitchenette, dining and living room area with a couch. Pricing is per ROOM, not per person, so it is important to communicate with Sue Neth well in advance 814-825-8971 email sueneth@aol.com

All housing and meal rates are approximate and subject to change. Be sure to contact Sue Neth 814-825-8971 well in advance of the festival to confirm housing arrangements.

Order Lodging & Meals using the on-line Order Page

Call Sue Neth with questions 814-825-8971

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Workshops

Approximately 30 workshops will be offered. Click here for descriptions. PDF SCHEDULE


Fees

See the registration page for details. The Full Admission registration fee includes admission to all workshops and concerts. Children under 12 are admitted FREE with an adult. There are additional charges for lodging and meals.

Vendors

Several vendors will be present to sell instruments, strings, music, and accessories. See the vendors page for more details.

Concerts

Showcase concert will be held at 7:00 on Friday and Saturday evenings. Contra & Square Dancing will follow both concerts.

“It’s been almost a month since the festival, and one thing in particular stands out from that experience. You made my friend and I feel so welcome from the moment we walked into the room. Neither one of us feels comfortable playing in front of other people, but your kindness and encouragement made us feel at ease, and we had such a good time at the jams. Thank you! I hope we will meet again at the Heart of the Alleghenies.” L.H.

Click here to read what people have said about previous HOTAfests.

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