The downtown streets of Lock Haven will be filled with music, crafts, and food this weekend, Thursday, August 7, through Saturday, August 9, when the 10th LH JAMS takes place.
The event encompasses a wide variety of music, from Homegrown Rock and Soul to jazz, Blues, Southern Rock, and Irish Punk. It features a world-class accordionist who will be wandering the festival venue.
Steve Getz, Director of LH JAMS, told Webb Weekly that “On behalf of the CCAC Board of Directors, we appreciate the wonderful support the community has shown over the past decade and hope this continues with the Rockin’ the Red Barn concert. This event will feature Nite-Time NYC band based out of upstate New York, and promises to be an amazing evening of exceptional entertainment that LH JAMS has become known for over the years.”
The ROCKIN’ the RED BARN concert kicks off the 2025 LH JAMS festival on Thursday, August 7. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Jeff Gummo/CCAC scholarship for the Arts and the Uptown Music Collective Sponsorship.
The Scholarship goes to a graduating senior from Clinton County who is pursuing a career in the arts. The Uptown Music Collective sponsorship is new in 2025. This sponsorship will help defer a portion of the UMC annual tuition. A priority will be given to a Clinton County student interested in joining the Uptown Music Collective program.
New this year is a new venue for the ticketed concert that provides a sweeping view of mountains and fields, while combining the contemporary and rustic expanse of the barn interior. Tables and seating are provided, and refreshments are “on tap” at the cash bar as the official brewery of LH JAMS, Straub Brewery will serve a selection of their beers along with wine service. Charcuterie will be served as part of your ticket price of $35. Shoops Charcuterie will provide a selection of deli meats, cheeses, and fruits that are included with your ticket purchase. In addition, refreshments are “on tap” at the cash bar.
A “can’t miss” part of the LH Jams is the BLOCK PARTY on Friday night on Main Street featuring original rock artists from Altoona (JADED LIPS) and State College (VELVEETA).
On Saturday, you can hear everything from a Latin Jazz band out of Brooklyn, NY (ZAPOTE), an Irish pirate-punk band from Harrisburg (HOLD FAST), and western PA blues artists (LONE CROW REBELLION). Starting at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, experience the LH JAMS festival.
Along with these three days of fabulous sound, they will bring special street performers to include dazzling stilt-walkers, jugglers, and a classic strolling cafe-accordionist (ELENA STENKINA). Bring the kids along to see chalk painters decorate the street or see art demos by painters and carvers for all to enjoy. Fine arts and crafts vendors will be on site for everyone to find that perfect remembrance or gift to take home. There will be paintings, soaps, artful tie-dye, duck carvings, crocheted “plushies”, ceramics, and more! Plans also include showing a selection of vintage cars and a special display of 5-foot eagle carvings in the streets. The Keystone Central High School Jazz-Cats will perform at noon on Saturday to start the full day of music.
Outstanding food will be exceptional and plentiful, with restaurants serving indoors as well as on the streets. Special menus by the likes of Stella A’s and a deluxe chicken BBQ at the Old Corner add to the festivities. Food trucks include Mama Martina’s for Mexican fare, with JB’s Festie Foods offering up unique taste treats. This year, you can cool off with shaved ice from Cogan’s Concessions or enjoy a beer from our sponsor, Straub Brewery; wine from Oregon Hill Winery, or from restaurants with access to their festival perimeter, allowing adult beverages. (Please note that you cannot bring your own coolers and outside drinks into the streets. Security will be on hand to ensure compliance with these rules. The Clinton County Arts Council is committed to maintaining a family-friendly atmosphere, and your cooperation is greatly appreciated.)
You can buy tickets online at https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/rockin-the-red-barn. Paper tickets are available at Music One/Schlesinger Communications downtown Lock Haven, or at the Station Gallery during open hours of Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and 1-4 p.m. Sunday.
This event is created and produced by the Clinton County Arts Council. The festival runs by volunteer power and is graciously supported by business sponsors, individuals, city, county, and state governments, and charitable organizations who care deeply about this community. Make plans now to visit this year’s LH JAMS Festival / the premiere arts and music event. There is easy access from Route 80 and 220, and Parking is free downtown during the festival. So, ask your friends to join in and bring the whole family to experience this celebration of summer and the arts.
