Join us for the Little Buffalo
Festival Saturday October 4th.
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2025 MOORE PAVILION PERFORMANCES
- 12:00: Opening Ceremony
- 12:15-1:00: Zimmerman Family Band
- 1:15-2:00: Cumberland Honey
- 2:15-3:00: Erica Lyn Everest Band
- 3:15-4:00: Very Fine Gentleman
- 4:00: PCCA Poet Laureate Award Ceremony
- 4:30-6:00: Groove Rebels
Zimmerman Family Band
Erica Lyn Everest Band
Zimmerman Family Band
In 2024, Chris and Toni tied the knot in perfect harmony, uniting not only in love but through a shared passion for music. Their chemistry shines in every soulful duet and acoustic groove. Alongside their daughter Sarina, whose bass lines bring rhythmic soul and drive, they formed The Zimmerman Family Band—a family trio with heart.
Cumberland Honey
Erica Lyn Everest Band
Zimmerman Family Band
Hailing from the heart of Cumberland county, PA, Cumberland Honey brings sweet harmonies with folk and soul influences and a taste of bluegrass. Their original songs weave stories of life and love with heartfelt harmonies that feel like home.
Erica Lyn Everest Band
Erica Lyn Everest Band
Erica Lyn Everest Band
Erica has been singing professionally since she was 8 years old. Known as a "powerhouse", Erica's love for jazz and blues is clear when you hear the passion in her vocals. Erica Lyn and her band have been performing regularly at venues throughout Central Pennsylvania and look forward to the future
Very Fine Gentlemen
PCCA 2026 Poet Laureate Award
Erica Lyn Everest Band
Five longtime friends. Zero rules. The Very Fine Gentlemen craft bold, genre-blurring instrumentals that fuse jazz, rock, funk, and fusion into something raw and original.
PCCA 2026 Poet Laureate Award
PCCA 2026 Poet Laureate Award
PCCA 2026 Poet Laureate Award
Perry County Council of the Arts will announce this year's Poet Laureate Award and the winner will read their winning poem aloud on the main stage for everyone to enjoy.
Groove Rebels
PCCA 2026 Poet Laureate Award
PCCA 2026 Poet Laureate Award
Powerful, sexy, and just a little dangerous: all the things great rock 'n' roll should be. A band of Central PA all-stars bringing together years of performing, writing and recording to deliver a tight, groovy experience.
2025 Acoustic Stage PERFORMANCES
- 12:30-1:30: Dovetail
- 1:50-2:50: Ragged Grace
- 3:10-4:10: Hank the Buffalo
- 4:30-5:30: Ben Simcox
Dovetail
Hank the Buffalo
Ragged Grace
Dovetail is a husband & wife duo who cover the best of the singer-songwriter genre.
Ragged Grace
Hank the Buffalo
Ragged Grace
Playing music you love to hear, music you may have forgotten about & some you've never heard before.
Hank the Buffalo
Hank the Buffalo
Hank the Buffalo
Whether it’s a front-porch singalong or a rowdy bar night, Hank the Buffalo brings soulful storytelling, tight harmonies, and the kind of acoustic energy that keeps people listening and dancing.
Ben Simcox
Hank the Buffalo
Hank the Buffalo
Blending dynamic harmonies and melodies, and utilizing acoustic guitar, harmonica, and light percussion simultaneously, Ben produces engaging live music that compliments any atmosphere.
2025 BUFFALO YOUTH PERFORMANCE TENT
- 12 pm Drum and Dance Welcome with Lara Vracarich
- 12:30 Kids’ Yoga with Kee (½ hour)
- 1 pm TMI Improv Theatre followed by Talk back
- 2pm Youth Arts Showcase
- 3pm One Man Band Nick DiSanto
- 345 Arrive for parade.
- 4/410pm Parade begins
- 415 Drum Circle at Main Stage
Drum and Dance
One Man Band: Nick DiSanto
Kids’ Yoga with Kee
Drum and Dance Welcome and warm up with Lara Vracarich of Creative Spirit Fusion. Have fun connecting with each other and with rhythm through body percussion, movement and drumming! Get warmed up with some fun interactive expressive games, movement and music.
Kids’ Yoga with Kee
One Man Band: Nick DiSanto
Kids’ Yoga with Kee
My yoga classes/ workshops center on active engagement and creative expression for children of all ages. I believe that children learn best when they are fully immersed and enjoying themselves. Therefore, each session is thoughtfully designed with a dynamic blend of music, mindful movement, storytelling, and imaginative activities.
TMI Improv Theatre
One Man Band: Nick DiSanto
One Man Band: Nick DiSanto
Improv is a form of live theatrical performance where improvisers create characters and storylines in real time. But even if you aren’t a performer, there are many ways that improv can benefit your daily life. Improv fosters quick thinking and creative problem solving skills, strengthens communication and active listening, increases self
Improv is a form of live theatrical performance where improvisers create characters and storylines in real time. But even if you aren’t a performer, there are many ways that improv can benefit your daily life. Improv fosters quick thinking and creative problem solving skills, strengthens communication and active listening, increases self-confidence and the willingness to take risks, and helps to cultivate the ability to adapt to unexpected situations.
One Man Band: Nick DiSanto
One Man Band: Nick DiSanto
One Man Band: Nick DiSanto
Nick DiSanto is a musician and sculptor from central Pennsylvania. Traveling the world with his ukuleles and a multifunctional contrivance known as the DiSantomophone, Nick performs wherever audiences might gather, having brought his one-man parade to countless fairgrounds, retirement communities, street corners, Vaudeville theaters, wed
Nick DiSanto is a musician and sculptor from central Pennsylvania. Traveling the world with his ukuleles and a multifunctional contrivance known as the DiSantomophone, Nick performs wherever audiences might gather, having brought his one-man parade to countless fairgrounds, retirement communities, street corners, Vaudeville theaters, wedding halls, and pubs throughout the United States, Canada, and Japan.
2025 WRITER'S NOOK
- 1:00: Current Poet Laureate Zach King
- 2:00: Grey Kitner
- 3:00: Harrisburg Poet Laureate Rick Kearns
- 4:00: PCCA Poet Laureate Award Ceremony on Main Stage
ChilDren's Area
- Makers space
- Easel painting
- Beads, pendants and bracelets
- Little Little buffalo’s space
- Wood Burning (14 and up)
- Mask Making
- Painted banners for the kids parade
WORKSHOPS
- 12 pm Essential Oils Experiential Stations with Leah Light (At her booth, near Workshop Site 1 ~ Ongoing throughout the day)
- 12 pm Parade Prep Table: Buffalo Youth Area (Ongoing throughout the day) Embellishments, Dancing Streamers, Costume pieces, hair clips, head pieces or wraps, with feathers and fabric.
- 12:30pm LEAF "Backyard Bounty: Fall Gardening & Cover Cropping Made Simple".
- 1 pm It’s Knot that Hard: Basic Macrame with Jessica Hosenpud (Workshop Site 1)
- 1:30pm Water Quality Workshop with Lower Susquehanna RiverKeepers’ Megan McCarthy (Meet at Workshop Site 1~ walk to the creek)
- 130 pm Kids’ Yoga with Kee (½ hour) In the Buffalo Kids’/Youth Area
- 2 pm Flow-Fu with Calamity Jane (Workshop site 1)
- 2 pm "I Grew It, You Can Too!" Mushroom Bed Inoculation Workshop with Justin Knaub (At his booth, near workshop site 1)
- 2:45 pm All level Mat Yoga with Sound Immersion Savasana with Sharon Owens-Kabatek (At the Mill)
- 3 pm "Far From Alone in the Woods" Foraging Workshop with Justin Knaub (Meet at Justin’s Booth near workshop site 1)
- 3 pm Essential Oils Experiential Stations with Leah Light (At her booth, near Workshop Site 1 ~ Ongoing throughout the day)
- 3 pm Parade Prep Session: In Buffalo Youth Area (in a side tent or in a grassy area) Embellishments, Dancing Streamers, Costume pieces, hair clips, head pieces or wraps, with feathers and fabric. (Ongoing throughout the day also) and movement warm up, explorations and brief improvisational dance, circle dance & winged dance session.
- 3:30 pm Flow-Fu Parade prep with Calamity Jane Kids Area Leads into Drum Circle Celebration
- 3:45 pm Parade gathers; 410 Parade begins
- 4:15-4:30 Drum Circle
PARKING FOR THE FESTIVAL
Buffalo Festival 2024: Parking & Accessibility Information
To ensure a smooth experience for all festival attendees, please review the following parking and accessibility details:
General Parking
All visitors should park at the designated pool area, accessible via Swimming Pool Road off Little Buffalo Road at the western end of Holman Lake. Upon arrival, you have the following options to reach the festival grounds:
Shuttle Service: Two shuttle buses will run continuously between the parking area and the festival from 11:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Walking Path: Alternatively, guests may enjoy a scenic walk along the lakeside trail highlighted on the map. Please note that this path includes a significant staircase descending from the dam to the festival area. Shuttle service is available for the return trip if needed. We recommend utilizing the shuttle if walking back up the steps is a concern.
ADA Accessible Parking (Without Mobility Devices)
Guests who require ADA parking but do not use wheelchairs, scooters, or other mobility aids should park in the ADA-designated section of the pool area. Shuttle buses serving this lot are equipped to accommodate those without mobility devices.
Mobility Assistance (Wheelchairs/Scooters)
For guests using mobility aids such as wheelchairs or scooters, we have arranged a dedicated mobility assistance process. Please proceed directly to the festival’s front gate. Upon arrival, inform a member of our traffic control staff, who will provide additional guidance to ensure convenient access.
If you have additional accessibility needs or would like to make arrangements in advance, please contact us via email, and we will be happy to assist you.
For any further inquiries regarding parking or accessibility, please feel free to contact us. We look forward to welcoming you to the Buffalo Festival!
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