A new chapter in rural America starts this weekend.
Our friends at Rural Progress are launching a national effort to build a 25-year vision for progress in small towns and rural communities—and it all starts at 2050 Fest this Saturday, August 9, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
If you’re in or near Lancaster, you can still get tickets.
2050 Fest brings together rural young creatives, organizers, and allies to imagine bold, grounded futures for our communities. The event features:
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