About this city
Also known as: The Folk Festival Capital
Kutztown is a charming, historic college borough nestled in Berks County within the rolling agricultural hills of southeastern Pennsylvania, perfectly positioned midway between Reading and Allentown. Formally laid out in 1779 by George Kutz and named in his honor, the town grew as a prosperous agricultural market center heavily settled by German immigrant families. Kutztown achieved global cultural prominence as a premier bastion for preserving Pennsylvania Dutch heritage, famously hosting the nation's oldest continuously operated folk festival celebrating traditional crafts, folklore, and foods. Today, the town presents a vibrant blend of youthful intellectual energy anchored by Kutztown University, interwoven with old-world rustic brick architecture, classic rural values, and traditional local farmers markets.
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Suggested stay: 1 day
Immerse yourself in traditional artisan crafts and foods at the Kutztown Folk Festival in July, explore cave chambers at Crystal Cave, shop for fresh local goods at the historic Renninger's Farmers' Market, and stroll the scenic university campus gardens.
