The Tradition

Lebanon Valley College, like other colleges and universities around the country, has had its share of campus traditions. The campus is rich with traditions, from Hot Dog Frank to Dutchmen Day, many of which live on today.

ValleyFest is one of those traditions. First started in 1971 by former LVC student, Don Frantz, as the Spring Arts Festival, this annual celebration brings together the Lebanon Valley community and fills the campus with art and cultural exhibits. Attracting visitors from around the region, the festival sponsors local arts and craft vendors, exhibits such as the Juried Arts Show, theatrical and dance productions, local and regional music acts, food vendors, and much more.

The Spring Arts Festival continued until 2002 when the name of the annual festival weekend was changed to the Cherry Blossom Festival. The theme of the festival was changed to celebrate the beauty of the campus just in time for the cherry trees to bloom.

ValleyFest Begins: Fall 2004

Seeking to rekindle the College and community interaction that seemed to be missing from the festival weekend in recent years, students came together and changed the name and mission of the annual tradition to ValleyFest: A College and Community Festival.

Held during the end of April, ValleyFest has become the time when campus and community can join together to celebrate the return of spring and an appreciation for the arts.