The Wild Wind Folk Art & Craft Festival is founded on a commitment to handcrafted artistry and creativity. Its long-standing promoter, Carol Jilk, was an exhibitor herself during the initial years, showcasing her paintings in the event’s original venue - a sheep field on top of Brown Hill in Youngsville, Pennsylvania.
While the festival has grown and evolved from those first years, the focus is still the same. Inspired folk art, traditional American crafts, fine art, and handmade collectibles remain the core of the event. What makes the Wild Wind Folk Art & Craft Festival especially unique, however, is its family focus. The event itself came out of inspiring conversations between a group of couples gathered at the dinner table. From there, a company of family and friends became the driver for successfully propelling the festival forward and making it what it is today - a weekend-long event that brings together not only a community of artisans but also the generations of families who attend.
Now in its 45th year, we are proud that the familial foundation remains. This event owes its success to the dedicated effort of the promoters’ families coupled with the support of the greater Warren County community, the Warren County Fairgrounds, and, ultimately, the network of artisans who share their talents. To all, our gratitude runs deep!
