Although the COVID-19 pandemic has canceled in-person events at this year’s Kutztown Folk Festival, there is still plenty to do and follow online with this year’s 2020 virtual version, which runs through July 6.

Highlights include:

• The festival’s nationally recognized quilt auction opened for bidding earlier this week and will see bidding continue through July 6.

• Fest followers can also bid on hand painted barn stars or shop online at the festival’s updated virtual quilt barn.

• This year’s festival will be offering 14 days of highlights, contests, entertainment, and PA Dutch programming on its Facebook page.

• Limited edition COVID-19 themed festival T-shirts are available for order through July 10.

• Quilt lovers will again have a chance at winning a “Lone Star” themed quilt in this year’s quilt raffle.

For more information on this year’s Online Kutztown Folk Festival visit www.kutztownfestival.com or Facebook/KutztownFolkFestival.

The Kutztown Folk Festival is the oldest continuously operated folklife festival in America. Held in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, the nine-day festival draws visitors from all over the world, entertaining families while providing insight and understanding of the traditions of the Pennsylvania Dutch and their fascinating way of life.

The Kutztown Folk Festival features authentic folklife demonstrations, a wide variety of Pennsylvania Dutch food; over 200 nationally recognized, juried folk artists and traditional American craftsmen; over 2,500 locally handmade quilts on display and for sale; antiques and collectibles; six stages of entertainment; music and dancing; on-site beer, wine and spirits tour, and a wide range of children’s activities.