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The Appel Farm Arts & Music Festival made its debut in 1989 and quickly became the Center's signature event. Celebrating the craft of the songwriter, the Festival specializes in performers working in folk, blues, alt-country, roots, Celtic and acoustic rock. We have hosted some of the best known names in contemporary music including Jackson Browne, Ani DiFranco, John Prine, Joan Armatrading, Indigo Girls, Randy Newman, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Richard Thompson, Emmylou Harris, Arlo Guthrie and many others. The event also promotes a sense of discovery by introducing 
emerging artists, many who have gone on to establish successful careers in their own right. Some of these include David Gray, Los Lonely Boys, Jonatha Brooke, Martin Sexton, Dar Williams, Guy Davis and more.
The outdoor festival takes place in the beautiful rural setting of Appel Farm's 176-acre home in southern New Jersey, just 40 minutes from Philadelphia. A highlight of this popular family event is the Children's Village which presents performances of puppet theatre, magicians, jugglers and storytellers. The arts & crafts area includes activities such as beading, hat-making, mini murals and a "Little Kids Area" for toddlers!
The Festival also includes a Crafts Fair, showcasing the original hand-made work of 50+ artists. Some of these artisans offer on-site demonstrations while others display works-in-progress and are willing to discuss their work and explain the processes used in creating the pieces on display.
Join us on the first Saturday of June each year (6/7/08) for a truly memorable way to kick off the summer! Look for an announcement of the musical line up in mid to late March.
Sean Timmons
Artistic Director
