Where to Stay
We are delighted to partner with Hyatt Place State College, Scholar Hotel State College, and The Penn Stater as our 2026 Preferred Hotel Partners. These hotels offer great options for both business and leisure travel. The Scholar Hotel Group provides complimentary room nights for our Arts Festival jurors, our live mural exhibition artists, a few key Festival personnel, some performers, and our out-of-town ice carving crew at First Night State College. Thank you for your generous support!
Hyatt Place State College offers a boutique-style atmosphere with comforts that keep you relaxed, connected, and ready to tackle the day.
The Scholar Hotel is located two blocks from Old Main and in the heart of State College. The hotel is close to the Festival, shopping, restaurants, and downtown entertainment.
When you are looking for a perfect hotel in State College, look no further than The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center. We’re just minutes away from Penn State’s University Park Campus, offering you everything the University has to offer.
Special rate for Arts Festival guests: $179/night. 2-night minimum stay required. Attendee code: FEST26. Direct Booking Link.
We also recommend the following lodging partners who also provide additional complimentary room nights for our Arts Festival stage crew or out-of-town performers.
For other area lodging, please check out the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau.
Visit the Festival Store!
Get a Festival poster and buy Festival t-shirts and other merchandise at the corner of College and Allen – or visit our online store.