Explore BHCA’s Signature Events and Community Programs
The Bellefonte Historical and Cultural Association (BHCA) offers a diverse lineup of events and cultural programs that bring people together through music, literature, history, and the arts. From poetry readings and live concerts to Civil War reenactments and street performances, BHCA creates experiences that celebrate Bellefonte’s rich character and community spirit. Discover the programs that make Bellefonte shine.
Summer Sounds from the Gazebo
A long-running outdoor concert series held in Talleyrand Park, featuring a variety of musical genres and local performers.
Out Loud in Bellefonte
A First Friday literary series featuring local and professional writers, poets, and storytellers, held at The Print Factory since 2013.
Experience the SeriesSunday Afternoon Chamber Music Series
Free concerts featuring a diverse range of classical and contemporary chamber music, performed in historic Bellefonte venues since 1980.
Listen to the SeriesArt in the Open
An annual community art exhibit where locals of all ages paint on canvas and display their works along the sidewalks of the Bellefonte Library.
Join the ExhibitJitterbug Contest
A fun, high-energy dance competition held during the Bellefonte Cruise, featuring cash prizes, music, and community spirit.
Join the ContestLest We Forget Lecture Series
Occasional literary talks spotlighting overlooked 20th-century American authors and other topics in cultural and local history.
Attend a LectureBellefonte Buskers & Street Music
BHCA brings live music to porches, parks, sidewalks, and special events around town—making music a part of everyday Bellefonte life.
Hear the MusicEaster Parade
A colorful community parade with costumes, live music, and prizes—held in partnership with Helen Foxx & Co. to benefit the Faith Centre Food Bank.
View Parade DetailsVictorian Christmas Arts & Crafts Show
A beloved annual tradition that brings local artists and craftspeople together during Bellefonte’s Victorian Christmas celebration.
Civil War Weekend in Bellefonte
An immersive living history event with reenactments, music, lectures, and more—connecting past conflicts with present conversations.
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