12 hours of music
One continuous run from 10AM to 10PM, headlined by DJ YBK Bryan, with York artists rolling through all day.
Nine Years Deep · York, Pennsylvania
Rawchella Music Festival IX
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What is Rawchella?
One lake.
Twelve hours.
Nine years of raw.
Rawchella is York's homegrown music festival — a full day of live sound, local artists, food and community on the banks of Kiwanis Lake. No corporate stage, no velvet rope. Just the city, the water, and the people who built this thing from a block party into an institution.
Year nine lands on the first weekend of fall, when the maples around the lake turn. Doors at 10AM, last set at 10PM, and everything in between belongs to York.
On the water
Kiwanis Lake in York City — shade, open grass and a full loop around the water, framed by the fall maples.
Fed by York
Local kitchens, food trucks and vendors only. Every dollar you spend on site stays in the neighborhood.
Built for everybody
Free to attend, all ages, rain or shine. Bring the kids early, bring the energy late.
The Lineup
Rawchella IX
Headliner confirmed. Supporting artists announced on a rolling basis — follow along or get on the list below.
Headlining
DJ YBK Bryan
Main Stage · 8:00 PM
Direct Support
To Be Announced
Main Stage
To Be Announced
To Be Announced
Lakeside Stage
To Be Announced
To Be Announced
To Be Announced
Open Set · York Artists
Applications open
Want a slot? Local artists can put a set forward through the contact below. Lineup subject to change.
Saturday, September 19
Day Schedule
One day, two stages, twelve hours. Set times are provisional until the full lineup drops.
Main Stage
- 10:00 AMGates Open · Opening Set
- 12:00 PMTBA
- 2:00 PMTBA
- 4:00 PMTBA
- 6:00 PMTBA
- 8:00 PMDJ YBK Bryan
- 10:00 PMClose
Lakeside Stage
- 11:00 AMCommunity Showcase
- 1:00 PMTBA
- 3:00 PMTBA
- 5:00 PMTBA
- 7:00 PMTBA
- 9:00 PMLast Call Set
All Day
- 10–10Food Trucks & Vendor Row
- 10–6Kids & Family Zone
- 11–8Local Makers Market
- 12–7Live Art & Murals
- 10–10Merch Tent
Admission
It's Free
No tickets, no wristbands, no guest list. Rawchella has always been free to attend and year nine is no different — come down to the lake any time between 10AM and 10PM.
Everybody gets in
- Both stages, all twelve hours
- All ages — kids, parents, grandparents
- Vendor row, makers market and the family zone
- Nothing to buy, print or show at the gate
- Rain or shine
Bring cash or a card for the food trucks and the merch tent — that's the only thing you'll spend money on all day, and it goes straight to York businesses.
Food & Vendors
Eat local,
all day.
Vendor row runs the length of the lake path from open to close. Every kitchen on site is a York County business — no national chains, no exceptions.
- Food trucks & grill pits
- Non-alcoholic bar and water refill stations
- Local makers market — apparel, prints, jewelry
- Community & nonprofit tables
- Official Rawchella IX merch tent
Want a booth at Rawchella IX? Vendor applications are open until August 31, 2026.
Vendor Application
Festival Info
Know Before You Go
Getting There
Kiwanis Lake
Kiwanis Lake Park, York, PA 17404
Street parking on the surrounding blocks plus overflow lots within a short walk. Rideshare drop-off at the north entrance.
Open in MapsHours & Entry
Gates 10:00 AM, music until 10:00 PM. Free to get in — nothing to show at the gate.
All ages, and you can come and go as you like throughout the day.
Bring / Don't Bring
Yes: lawn chairs, blankets, empty water bottles, sunscreen, small bags.
No: glass, grills, weapons, drones, outside alcohol, pets other than service animals.
Accessibility
The lake loop is paved and flat. Accessible parking, restrooms and a viewing area are available at both stages.
Need an accommodation? Reach out ahead of the date and we'll set it up.
Weather
Rain or shine. Programming only stops for lightning or a city-issued safety order; updates go out on site and on our channels.
Contact
Artist submissions, vendor booths, sponsorship and press all go to the festival team.
Contact details for this demo are placeholders — drop in the real inbox and socials before launch.
The Artwork
Rawchella IX
This year's artwork. Every piece below is Rawchella IX — 09.19.26.
FAQs
Questions
When and where is Rawchella IX?
Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 10AM to 10PM at Kiwanis Lake in York City, Pennsylvania.
How much does it cost?
Nothing. Rawchella is free to attend — there's no ticket to buy and no RSVP. The only money you'll spend is on food or merch if you want it.
Is it all ages?
Yes, and everyone gets in free regardless of age. The family zone runs from open until 6PM.
Who's playing?
DJ YBK Bryan headlines. The rest of the bill is announced on a rolling basis right up to the date — check the lineup.
What if it rains?
Rain or shine. We only pause for lightning or a safety order from the city.
Can I bring a chair or a cooler?
Lawn chairs and blankets, yes. Coolers, glass and outside alcohol, no. Empty water bottles are welcome — there are refill stations on site.
Where do I park?
Street parking on the blocks around the lake, plus overflow lots a short walk out. Rideshare drops at the north entrance.
How do I perform, vend or sponsor?
All three go through the festival team — see the contact card under Festival Info. Vendor applications close August 31, 2026.
Be the first to know
Lineup drops and set times for Rawchella IX — straight to your inbox, nothing else.
Demo site — this form doesn't send anywhere yet. Wire it to a real list before launch.
Presented With
City of YorkKiwanis Lake ParkYork Local Kitchens
Makers of YorkCommunity RadioYour Brand Here
Partner slots are open for Rawchella IX. Placeholder names shown.