Where the next generation of rural leaders come together to build community and share bold ideas for the future.
What is 2050 Fest?
Hosted by Rural Progress, this one-day festival brings together visionary artists, organizers, and cultural leaders to envision a bold future for small towns and rural communities.
WHO
Rural young people artists, organizers, creatives, and community allies—especially from Black, Indigenous, Latino, and working-class backgrounds.
WHAT
A one-day cultural and civic festival to launch Rural 2050, featuring music, workshops, food, storytelling, and a visionary community of changemakers.
WHEN
Saturday, August 9, 2025
WHERE
Mickey’s Black Box
101 Rock Lititz Blvd, Lititz, PA 17543
(Just outside Lancaster—accessible by car, rideshare, or shuttle)
Contact Us
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