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As what would’ve been Arts Fest weekend begins, downtown State College doesn’t look the same as it normally does this time of year still a number of events happening this weekend, including live performances, the streets seem a bit bare. In lieu of an in-person Arts Fest downtown, Way Fruit Farm in Port Matilda is branching out from its usual apple cider and pumpkins to host “Art in the Orchard.” Sam Brungo | Onward State Sam Brungo | Onward State Co-owner Jason Coopey said the new event transpired after local festivals fell through due to the pandemic. “These poor artists haven�...

As what is annually festival weekend in Centre County began, downtown State College didn’t look the same as it normally does this time of year after COVID-19 and the extensive planning that goes into such a large undertaking forced the Central Pennsylvania of the Arts to be mostly virtual. While there are  still a number of events happening this weekend, including live performances, the streets seem a bit bare. In lieu of an in-person Arts Fest downtown and the canceled People’s Choice Festival in Boalsburg, Way Fruit Farm in Port Matilda is branching out with “Art in the Orchard,�...