Pattyfest

06/05/2026

🎻 Pattyfest is back in Morgantown for the first time in 15 years!

This free celebration of Appalachian music and culture takes over Brookhaven Elementary School on Saturday, June 6, with workshops, jam sessions, performances, an instrument exchange, square dancing, and plenty of opportunities to join in—whether you've been playing for years or have never picked up an instrument.

🎶 Free admission
📍 Brookhaven Elementary School
🗓️ Saturday, June 6
⏰ 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
ℹ️ Click here to learn more: https://morgantownmag.com/pattyfest-comes-back-to-morgantown/

Who's bringing a friend and checking it out?

06/02/2026

Ed McDonald was on the Saturday Light Brigade Radio Show on Saturday, May 30 talking about PattyFest coming up this weekend on Saturday, June 6 in Morgantown. You can hear Ed's interview with Larry Berger at https://slbradio.org/catalog/collection/preview-pattyfest/. Ed is a board member of PattyFest, Inc. and will be one of the emcees for the stage performances during PattyFest. He is also with Mountain Streams Radio on WKYW in Kaiser, WV.

06/02/2026

PattyFest is the annual celebration of Patty Looman's life and her contribution to Traditional Old-Time Appalachian Stringband Music. This free festival near Fairmont, WV is usually held on the first Saturday of June and features concerts, workshops, and a square dance.

05/28/2026

Check out our stage and Workshop schedule for this years PattyFest! If you would like to get in on the fun, join us June 6th at Brookhaven Elementary School in Morgantown WV!

05/11/2026

We are looking for volunteers to perform on stage at PattyFest 2026! If you would like to fill one of our 30 min time slots, please fill out the google form below:

Acoustic instruments only, preferably Appalachian traditional music.

June 6, 2026 — Brookhaven Elementary School

05/01/2026

join us June 6th for our annual old time gathering and festival!

We are excited to announce our festival will be at Brookhaven Elementary school in Morgantown, WV from 9:00am-6:00pm!

Join us for jamming, workshops, and stage performances!

04/12/2026

New Location for PattyFest at Brookhaven Elementary School in Morgantown on Saturday, June 6, 2026 with doors opening at 9 AM! Watch for more information coming very soon! Spend the day jammin', learning, and enjoying the music!

01/28/2026

01/28/2026

Open stage registration is open now! Sign up for a 20 minute time-slot on our stage for either Friday or Saturday!Slots are first-come, first-serve so sign up today!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeWs0pErGVqE4yI3t7Aj8CzirqGuI1_ovgSvkH28F64lAgXfg/viewform

06/17/2025

Almost every activity and event............absolutely FREE of charge!