Scholarships: A limited number of half-price scholarships are available in exchange for helping out during the weekend. Please contact Kris Stiglitz at kstiglitz@clarion.edu or 814/393-2227 for further information.

Location: All activities are held at Clarion University of Pennsylvania, just off Interstate 80, Exit 64 (old exit 10), in the town of Clarion, located in western Pennsylvania.

Driving Directions:

From I-80, Exit 64 (old exit 10), turn toward Clarion (right from westbound, left from eastbound) on Route 66. Continue for approximately 3 miles. Clarion University will be on the right. Marwick-Boyd Fine Arts Center is a large building next to the road. To find Hart Chapel or Founders Hall, continue on Greenville Avenue (Route 66) onto Eighth Avenue. At the stoplight, turn right onto Wood Street (the intersection is by Wendy's). Hart Chapel is the small building on the left, and Founders Hall is the large building on the left.

From I-80, Exit 62 (old exit 9), turn toward Clarion's business district (right from westbound, left from eastbound) on Route 68. Continue for approximately one-half mile. Turn right onto Main Street (Route 322, east). Continue on Main Street through one stoplight. Turn right at the next stoplight onto Eighth Avenue (across from the 7-Eleven). To find Hart Chapel or Founders Hall, turn left at the next stoplight (by Wendy's). To find Marwick-Boyd, continue through the light at Wood Street, and follow the road around the bend onto Greenville Avenue. Marwick Boyd will be the third building on the left next to the road.

Meals & Lodging: Participants have the option of staying in a dorm room at Clarion University. Mark on your registration form, call 814-393-2227, or email kstiglitz@clarion.edu if you wish to stay in the dorm. The cost of a dorm room will be $15 per person per night. Linens will be provided, but you need to supply your own towel and toiletries. The rooms are double occupancy, so if you have a roommate preference, please indicate on your registration form. Your name must also appear on your roommate's registration form. If no roommate is indicated, you will arbitrarily be assigned a roommate. There is no central air in the building at this time of year, so please plan for the weather.

Other accomodations can be secured at the Super 8 motel in Clarion (off Exit 62 (old exit 9), I-80) for $42 double occupancy per night and $37 single occupancy per night, or the Days Inn (located near the Super 8) for $47 a night. Both rates exclude sales tax. The Super 8 telephone number is, toll free, 800-800-8000 or 814-226-4550. The Days Inn number is 814-226-8682. If you desire accommodations at either location, please specify that you are a participant in the Clarion University Folk College to ensure this discounted room rate.

Continental breakfast will be provided for participants on Saturday and Sunday morning. There are many restaurants within walking distance from the campus, plus a few delivery services available. Clarion's business district is a short walk from the campus, and many options are available.

Concerts: Clarion Folk College participants can attend the concerts at no additional charge. The cost of the Friday and Saturday night concerts will be $10 for anyone who is not participating in the festival. Concert tickets will be available at the door. The Sunday concert is free and open to the public.

More Info: Please direct any questions to Kris Stiglitz at 814-393-2227 or kstiglitz@clarion.edu.