All-American Rejects to headline 50th annual Penn State festival

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (WTAJ) — Penn State’s Movin’ On music festival is returning in May for its 50th year, and along with it comes several popular artists and a limited edition ice cream flavor.

The Movin’ On festival will take place on May 2 at the Intramural (IM) Fields. This year’s festival will feature the headline performer All-American Rejects with famous songs like “Dirty Little Secret” and “Gives You Hell.” Other artists include Pusha T, Baby Tate, Claire Rosinkranz and Battle 2025 winner Fez.

The festival will continue to be free of charge and is an 18+ festival for all Penn State students. Attendees will be required to have a Penn State ID or government-issued ID. The festival has a specific bag policy and provides parking at several locations. You can learn more about those on the Movin’ On festival website.

Taking the stage first will be the winner of Battle, a competition where Penn State student performers vie for the opening slot at the festival. Fez, who was the 2025 winner, is a dynamic band blending diverse influences into their signature “scuba rock” sound.

Next, Claire Rosinkranz, presented by the Student Programming Association, will take the stage. Following these acts, Baby Tate will take the stage. Baby Tate is an Atlanta-based rapper, singer, songwriter, and producer.

Following that performance, Grammy-nominated Pusha T will take to the stage. Lastly, All-American Rejects will cap off the night.

Items that will not be allowed at the festival:

• No smoking, drugs or alcohol
• Noisemakers and laser pointers
• Umbrellas
• Chairs and camping equipment
• No professional cameras
• Pets
• Weapons of any kind

As the festival is celebrating 50 years the Berkey Creamery has announced a temporary flavor to coincide with the milestone. “Mooovin` On 50th Anniversary Cookies & Cream” will be available from April 4 to May 4.

More information about the festival can be found on the Movin’ On website.