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Mark your calendars! The 2026 Happy Hollow Old-Time Music Gathering, formerly the Happy Hollow Hootenanny, returns to Sn...
05/29/2026

Mark your calendars! The 2026 Happy Hollow Old-Time Music Gathering, formerly the Happy Hollow Hootenanny, returns to Snow Fork Event Center September 24–27, 2026.

Spend a fall weekend in the hills of Southeast Ohio enjoying workshops with renowned old-time musicians, hosted jams, concerts, square dances, and community campfires with friends old and new. To stay updated, follow the Happy Hollow Old-Time Music Gathering!

đź“·: Ethan Herx

The daily schedules are here, and we've got two new additions to this year’s lineup: NMF alumni Chris Biester and Bran...
05/29/2026

The daily schedules are here, and we've got two new additions to this year’s lineup: NMF alumni Chris Biester and Brandon Reisig!

Swipe to see when your favorite artists are playing and start planning your weekend at Snow Fork now. The full schedule will also be available in our printed program and the NMF mobile app — keep an eye out for the 2026 app update coming soon.

We can’t wait to celebrate 20 years of NMF with you this June alongside Geese, Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, Marcus King Band, and many more. Get your Weekend or Single Day Passes today at nelsonvillefest.org!

Experience Todd Snider on the big screen in Otis Gibbs’ short film "A Love Letter to Handsome John" at Stuart’s Opera Ho...
05/29/2026

Experience Todd Snider on the big screen in Otis Gibbs’ short film "A Love Letter to Handsome John" at Stuart’s Opera House tonight!

We're honored to share this film in our theater Todd played more than a dozen times, offering a rare glimpse into Todd Snider's final years of life and memories of his beloved mentor, John Prine.

Doors at 6:30 PM | Film at 7:30 PM
Buy your tickets now at tixr.com/e/185541.

Meet the Stuart's Opera House Afterschool Music Program (AMP) bands of !This year, 11 AMP bands will take over the Porc...
05/27/2026

Meet the Stuart's Opera House Afterschool Music Program (AMP) bands of !

This year, 11 AMP bands will take over the Porch Stage at 11 AM on Friday and Saturday, June 19 and 20.

Seeing these students perform at NMF is always one of the most special parts of the weekend, and a reminder of what your support makes possible. All proceeds raised at the festival support not only NMF, but also year-round arts education at Stuart's Opera House, including programs like AMP and the Audio Production Program.

Come cheer them on and see their hard work come to life on stage—grab your tickets now at nelsonvillefest.org!

We're looking forward to screening "A Love Letter to Handsome John" this Friday, May 29 at 7:30 PM!Directed by Otis Gibb...
05/26/2026

We're looking forward to screening "A Love Letter to Handsome John" this Friday, May 29 at 7:30 PM!

Directed by Otis Gibbs, this intimate short film offers a heartfelt look at the life and legacy of John Prine through the eyes of his friend and protégé, Todd Snider.

Grab your tickets now for this special evening at Stuart's Opera House at tixr.com/e/185541.

đź“·: Scotty Hall

Calling all Nelsonville and Buchtel residents đź“Ł There is one week left to purchase your Nelsonville Music Festival Weeke...
05/22/2026

Calling all Nelsonville and Buchtel residents đź“Ł There is one week left to purchase your Nelsonville Music Festival Weekend Pass at a discounted rate of $100!

Don’t miss out on the best weekend of the summer—stop by the Stuart's Opera House box office by Friday, May 29 with the following proof of residency:

1. Valid government issued ID such as a driver’s license, state ID, or photo ID
2. A Nelsonville or Buchtel addressed utility bill, bank statement, or similar correspondence from the last 6 months

The box office is open Monday-Friday from 10am-4pm, but will be closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 25. We hope to see all our neighbors at Snow Fork June 18-20!

đź“·: Joel Prince

Still thinking about Mdou Moctar (solo)'s incredible kickoff to our FREE Summer Concert Series! Huge thanks to everyone ...
05/20/2026

Still thinking about Mdou Moctar (solo)'s incredible kickoff to our FREE Summer Concert Series! Huge thanks to everyone who came out, to Athens Porchfest for partnering with us, Jackie O's Taproom for hosting, and OHIO Performing Arts & Concert Series and the Baird Brother Foundation for helping make this free concert series possible.

This was just the beginning, so if you haven’t already, make sure to mark your calendars for our next FREE concert: Charlie Parr at the Creekside Stage at Snow Fork Event Center on July 16!

đź“·: Scotty Hall

05/19/2026

If you missed the 2026 Stuart's Opera House Afterschool Music Program Showcase, we’re excited to share one of the highlights from the afternoon!

Check out Sub Zero's music video for "Maxine", which debuted live at the showcase this past weekend.

Many thanks to all who made this video possible: Jennifer L'Heureux for spearheading the project and securing a Nelsonville Community Foundation grant, the Nelsonville-York School District, Hocking College Film & Video Production Program Director: Matthew Valdovinos; film students: Lukas Neville, Gavyn Monk, and Liam Morgan; Rachel Clark and The Dairy Barn Arts Center, Neil Tuuri at Amish Electric Chair Studios, and AMP student actors: Syd Ball and Lina Berger.

Watch the full music video at youtube.com/watch?v=TKvDBaofJ00.

Thank you to everyone who packed the house for the 2026 Stuart's Opera House Afterschool Music Program Showcase this pas...
05/19/2026

Thank you to everyone who packed the house for the 2026 Stuart's Opera House Afterschool Music Program Showcase this past weekend! We couldn't be more proud of our students, and we can't wait to see them bring their talent to the Nelsonville Music Festival stage next month. Grab your tickets now at tixr.com/e/157871!

đź“·: MKM Fine Arts

Our staff had a great time last week attending the 2026 Arts Impact Ohio Conference! Many thanks to the Ohio Arts Counci...
05/18/2026

Our staff had a great time last week attending the 2026 Arts Impact Ohio Conference! Many thanks to the Ohio Arts Council for providing the opportunity to learn from and connect with fellow arts administrators, educators, and advocates across the state of Ohio.

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