The Philadelphia Folk Festival in 1970 was a vibrant celebration of folk music, held from August 28–30 at the Old Pool Farm in Schwenksville, Pennsylvania. Organized by the Philadelphia Folksong Society, the festival was already an established tradition, drawing folk enthusiasts from across the country.
The 1970 lineup featured notable artists such as Doc Watson, John Hartford, Tom Paxton, and The New Lost City Ramblers, among others. The festival, known for its intimate atmosphere, showcased a mix of traditional and contemporary folk music, with performances, workshops, and late-night jams.
At the height of the folk revival, the event fostered a strong sense of community, uniting both seasoned folk legends and emerging talent.
Watch this video of the event. It is hard to believe this program, was produced by a small community television station in Hershey, Pennsylvania, view it free and uninterrupted.
Features: John Hartford ~ John Denver ~ Patrick Sky ~ Oscar Brand ~ Anne Byrne John Roberts & Tony Barrand ~ Dave Van Ronk ~ The Beers Family ~ Bruce "Utah" Phillips ~ Rosalie Sorrels ~ Tony Hughes ~ John Jackson ~ Sara Grey Joe Hickerson ~ Pat & Victoria Garvey ~ Jaime Brockett ~ Dave Cooper Norman Kennedy ~ Fairport Convention ~ Hedy West ~ David Bromberg Eric Frandsen ~ Tom Paxton~ Doc & Merle Watson ~ Michael Cooney Hedge & Donna Capers ~ Kate McGarrigle & Roma Baran ~ Allan Fraser & Daisy DeBolt ~ “Mississippi” Fred McDowell ~ Steve Goodman
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