2009 FESTIVAL DATES
The 43rd Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts will be July 8-12, 2009.

ORGANIZATION & STRUCTURE
The festival is an independent, nonprofit corporation created as a cooperative town-and-gown venture. A volunteer board of directors of representatives of the State College and Penn State communities establishes festival policy. There are three full-time professional staff members. More than 1,000 volunteers help make the Festival a reality each year.

TRADEMARKS
The “Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts”, “Arts Festival”, and the logo at left are trademarks within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. No use of these trademarks may be made in connection with the manufacture and/or sale of merchandise without the CPFA’s express written approval.

HELP THE FESTIVAL!
The 2008 Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts needs more than 1,000 volunteers to make the event a success. Volunteers are needed to assist with the sidewalk sale, physical arrangements, performing arts, welcome and information booths, and festival sales booths, and to serve as docents for the Festival Eyes program. Call (814) 237-3682 to help with this wonderful community event.

PENNSYLVANIA’S FINEST FESTIVALS
Pennsylvania has many things to offer visitors: verdant mountains, sandy beaches, a rich history, and many wonderful places to take the family.
Pennsylvania is particularly proud of its great Festivals!
Film festivals, folk festivals, art & craft festivals, are all part of the Keystone State’s dynamic culture. The Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts is proud to be recognized by the Pennsylvania Tourism Office as a great event to visit!

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON STATE COLLEGE AND CENTRE COUNTY:

Central Pennsylvania Convention & Visitors Bureau
800 E. Park Ave.
State College, PA 16803
(888) 604-0693 or (814) 231-1400
www.centralpacvb.org

Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County
200 Innovation Blvd., Suite 201
State College, PA 16803
(814) 234-1829
www.cbicc.org

Downtown State College Improvement District
127 S. Fraser Street
State College, PA 16801
(814) 238-7004
www.downtownstatecollege.com

QUESTIONS?
Contact us by phone or e-mail
(814) 237-3682
(814) 237-0708 FAX
e-mail: office@arts-festival.com