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For the Love of Fall

Fall is a special time of year in Pennsylvania. Outdoor activities are seldom hampered by temperatures that are either too hot or too cold. In fact, after another steamy summer, I have a little extra pep in my step! I can't get enough of the comfortably warm days and crisp, cool nights. And, don't get me started on campfires. Let's just say it doesn't get any better than friends and family around a campfire on a chilly autumn night. This issue celebrates all there is to love about fall in Pennsylvania. From harvest festivals and county fairs to fall foliage and football, no place does it better than PA! We put together lots of ideas to get you started planning your fall getaway in Pennsylvania. For more information on things to do anytime of year, visit whereandwhen.com and follow whereandwhenPA on social media. CHEERS TO FALL!

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September 24-October 2 166th Annual Bloomsburg Fair Bloomsburg Fairgrounds, Bloomsburg bloomsburgfair.com

October 8-10 Tioga Early Days Tioga County Fairgrounds, Whitneyville visitpottertioga.com/event/ tioga-early-days-2021/ whereandwhen.com / 2021 W&W fall / 7 /

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Apple Dumplings Crafts Music and More! FREE admission

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OCT. 2 & 3 SAT. 10 AM – 5 PM SUN. 10 AM – 3 PM

ONGOING Jun 1-Oct 31. River Rat Brew Trail Passport. Various locations in Colum-

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Aug 13 - Oct 8. Michael Reedy: Into T h e Vo i d . T h e G a l l e r y a t P e n n

College, Williamsport. 570-320- Sep 4-6. Morris Old Home Days. 2445, www.pct.edu/gallery Morris Fire Company , Morris. 570-3532811, www.visitpottertioga.com/event/ SEPTEMBER morris-old-home-days2021/

Sep 1-6. Wyoming County Fair. Wyoming County Fairgrounds, Meshoppen. 570-833-4866, www.wyomingcountyfair. com

Sep 4. End of Summer Bash featuring Crooked Forest Food Truck. Ol’ Coun-

try Barn, Benton. https://www.facebook. com/events/134253235223333/

Sep 1-5. Sullivan County Fair. Sulli- Sep 4. 42nd Fall Arts and Crafts van County Fairgrounds, Forksville. 570- Festival. Mill Street, Danville. 570-284924-3205, sullivancountyfair.com

4502, https://www.visitdanvillepa.org/ events/42nd-fall-arts-and-crafts-festiSep 1-30. Camp Victory 5K Fun Run, val/ Walk, Ride, & Roll. Camp Victory, Millville. 570-485-6530, www.campvictory. Sep 4. Beaver Run Auction. Beaver org Run School, Danville. 570-490-0927

Sep 3-6. 50th Annual Labor Day Re- Sep 4. Dailey & Vincent. Commugatta. On The Susquehanna River, nity Arts Center, Williamsport. 570-326-

Lock Haven. https://www.facebook. 2424, www.caclive.com com/LockHavenAreaJaycees/

Sep 4. Renegade Monster Truck Tour. Sep 3-5. Danville Heritage Festival. Hummingbird Speedway, Reynoldsville. Mill Street, Danville. 570-284-4502, 814-653-8400, https://www.visitdanvillepa.org speedway.com/

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Bellefonte Historic Railroad Society Fail Foliage Train Rides October 15-17 Santa Train Rides December 17-19

Celebrating A Timeless Heritage For scheduled times and to purchase tickets go to:

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40 Year Celebration December 10-11 Something S So Som ometh om eth et hing ing g ffo for o orr e everyone, ve ver eryon er yon o Arts & Crafts, Victorian Teas, Car Carriage arrri rria iag ge e Ride Rid Ri Rides, id des, es, Historic Walking Tours, Stroll Str Strolling olling g Di D Dickens icke ckens Ch ckens Characters, h Concerts and More!

Celebrating A Timeless Heritage For more info., go to:

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Sep 4-5. Hazen Flea Market. Hazen Sep 4. 15th Annual Antique Rifles Flea Market Grounds, Brookville. 814- & Indian Artifacts Show. Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Brookville. 814328-2528, hazenflea.com/3701.html 849-0077, www.jchconline.org/events Sep 4. Fall Fest. Quiet Creek Herb Farm, Brookville. 814-849-9662, https:// www.quietcreekherbfarm.org/ whereandwhen.com / 2021 W&W fall / 9 /

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Sep 5, Oct 3. Car Cruise-In. Millbrook Sep 10-18. Popcorn Falls. Millbrook

Plaza / Harbor Freight Parking Lot, Mill Playhouse, Mill Hall. 570-748-8083, Hall. 570-660-5955, https://www.face- https://millbrookplayhouse.org/ book.com/groups/752111185160248/ Sep 10. Concert Cruise. Susquehanna Sep 9 - Oct 22. 15th Annual Golf for State Park, Williamsport. 570-326-1221, Victory. Eagles Mere Country Club, https://www.ridehiawatha.com/ Eagles Mere. 570-458-6530, http://www. Sep 11. Uncork, Uncap, Unwind Brew campvictory.org & Wine Festival. Alparon Community Sep 9. Craft Beer Cruise. Susquehan- Park, Troy. 570-297-3648, http://alparonna State Park, Williamsport. 570-326- park.com/ 1221, https://www.ridehiawatha.com/

Sep 11-12. Pine Creek Challenge. Sep 10-12. North of 80 Rock & Folk Pine Creek Trail , Wellsboro. www.FaceMusic Festival. Stony Fork Creek book.com/tyogarunningclub

Campground, Wellsboro. 570-724-0635, Sep 11. Sportsmen Expo. North https://HickoryFest.com Rome Wesleyan Church , Towanda. 570Sep 10. 43rd Annual Golf Tourna- 888-9900, FB.com/NorthRomeSportsment-First Columbia Bank Invitation- manBanquet al. Frosty Valley Country Club, Danville. Sep 11. Farm to Fork Fitness Adven570-784-2700. ture. Forks Farm, Orangeville. 570-683Sep 10-19. A Gentleman’s Guide to 5820, https://www.farmtoforkfitness. Love & Murder. Community Theatre com/fun-ride/Susquehanna League, Williamsport. 570-327-1777, https://www.ctlshows.com/ / 10 /

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Top Things To See & Do

• Kinzua Sky Walk “One of the Top Ten most Scenic Skywalks in the World” • Fall is Bigger Here Hike a Trail, Enjoy “Leaf Peeping” • Charm of the Smethport Mansion District • Visit the Zippo/Case Museum • Discover “Oil” at the Penn Brad Oil Museum • Fall Tasting & Touring at local wineries, breweries & distillery • Scenic Drives Longhouse National Scenic Byway • Musical Experience at the Marilyn Horne Museum

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• See, Touch & Feel America’s history at the Eldred WWII Museum

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Sep 11-12. Balloon Fest, Air Show, & Sep 16-18. Antes Fort Historical So Much More. Lycoming County Fair- Days. Antes Fort Village Park, Antes

grounds, Hughesville. 570-279-6192, Fort. https://www.facebook.com/Anteshttps://www.balloonfestairshow.com Fort-Historical-Days-196058667439454/

Sep 11. Fall Music & Art Fest. Down- Sep 17-19. Pennsylvania Bowhunters town Bradford. https://www.bcpac. Festival. Event Location:, Forksville. com/fall-music-art-fest 570-924-3025, http://www.pabowhunters.com/ Sep 11. 22nd Annual Poker Run.

Redbank Valley Park, Fairmount City. Sep 17-19. Bavarian Fall Festival. Be814-365-5924, www.redbankpark.com hind the Depot Street Parking Garage, Saint Marys. www.facebook.com/BavarSep 11-12. 41st Annual Wild Wind ianFallFest/about/ Folk Art & Craft Festival. Warren County Fairgrounds, Pittsfield. 814-688- Sep 17-19. Chainsaw Carvers Round1516, www.wildwindfestival.com Up & Auction. Sawmill Center for the Arts, Cooksburg. 814-927-6655, www. Sep 12. Nicholson Bridge Day. Nich- sawmill.org/festivals olson Carnival Grounds, Nicholson. 570-942-6747, https://endlessmoun- Sep 18. Wyalusing Valley Wine Festitains.org val. Tuscarora Wayne Grounds, Wyalusing. 570-746-3979, www.wyalusingwineSep 12. D&H Distance. D&H Rail Trail, festival.com Forest City. 570-679-9300, www.neparailtrails.org Sep 18. Sugar Valley Historical Soci-

ety Museum Open House & Chicken Sep 12. Autumn Daze Car Show. His- Barbecue. Sugar Valley Historical Soci-

toric Downtown Bradford. 814-362-3717 ety Museum , Loganton. 570-725-3498, https://www.svhistory.org/

Sep 12-18. McClure Bean Soup Festival & Fair. Bean Soup Fairgrounds, Sep 18. Clinton County Farm-City McClure. 717-543-5467, http://mcclure- Festival. Clinton County Fairgrounds, beansoupfair.com/

Mill Hall. 570-726-3798 ext. 3800, https://www.clintoncountyinfo.com/ Sep 15-18. Ross Library Annual Book event/clinton-county-farm-city-festival Sale. Ross Library, Lock Haven. 570748-3321, https://rosslibrary.org/event/ Sep 18. Alexis P. Suter and Tas Cru annual-book-sale/ in Concert. The Berwick Theater and Center for Community Arts, Berwick. Sep 16-17. An Evening With The 570-752-9070, www.theberwicktheater. Stars. Deane Center for the Perform- org/ ing Arts, Wellsboro. 570-724-6220, deanecenter.com Sep 18. Fall Kick Off at Rohrbach’s. Rohrbach’s Farm Market Bakery & Gift Sep 16. Ani D’Franco. Community Shop, Catawissa. 570-356-7654, https:// Arts Center, Williamsport. 570-326- www.rohrbachsfarm.net 24224, https://www.caclive.com/ / 12 /

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Sep 18. Columbia Montour Council Sep 24-26. Truckers 4 Hope. Clinton Community Day. Bloomsburg Munici- County Fairgrounds, Mill Hall. 570-660-

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Sep 18. Moon Dance. Westline His- Sep 24. The Machine.

Community toric Dance Hall, Westline. 814-778- Arts Center, Williamsport. 570-3265627, www.facebook.com/KinzuaValley- 2424, https://www.caclive.com/ TrailClub/

Sep 24-26. Case Collectors 40th AnSep 18. Oil 150/50. Penn Brad Oil Mu- niversary Autumn Reunion. Zippo/ seum, Bradford. 814-362-1955, https:// Case Museum & Flagship Store, Bradpenn-bradoilmuseum.org/ ford. https://www.casecollectorsclub. com/events/2021/reunion/

Sep 18-19. Coolspring Power Museum Open Day. Coolspring Power Mu- Sep 24-26. Marienville Oktoberfest.

seum, Coolspring. 814-849-6883, www. Town Square, Marienville. 814-927-6607, coolspringpowermuseum.org/index. http://www.marienvilleareacivicassociahtm tion.com/home.html

Sep 18. Fall Brawl Craft Show. Wolfs Sep 24. Jim Garman Memorial ThunThunder Mountain Corner Fairgrounds, Tionesta. 814-229- derfest Night. 2762, brawl

www.wolfscornersfair.com/fall- Speedway, Brookville. https://thundermountainspeedwaypa.com/

Sep 18. Penn Brad Oil Museum “Oil Sep 25. Tommy James & The Shon150”. Penn brad Oil Museum, Brad- dells. Community Arts Center, Wil-

ford. 814-362-1955, https://penn-bra- liamsport. 570-326-2424, https://www. doilmuseum.org caclive.com/

Sep 19. Sentimental Journey - All- Sep 25. Pumpkinfest. Events , Bradford. You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast. Pip- 814-368-7170, https://www.facebook. er Airport, Lock Haven. 570-893-4200, com/Pumpkin-Fest-123768797797038 https://sentimentaljourneyfly-in.com

Sep 25. All Fired Up & Kickin’ Ash Sep 19. Derrick Day Festival. Penn BBQ Competition & Sinnemahone Brad Oil Museum, Bradford. 814-362- Gravel Bike Race. Cameron County

1955, https://penn-bradoilmuseum.org/ Chamber of Commerce, Emporium. 814-486-4314, https://www.cameronSep 24-25. Annual Fancy Fair. Lac- countychamber.org eyville’s Oldest House, Laceyville. 570869-1679, www.the-oldest-house.com/ Sep 25. Thunderfest Night. Thunder Mountain Speedway, Brookville. https:// index.php thundermountainspeedwaypa.com/

Sep 24 - Oct 2. 166th Annual Bloomsburg Fair. Bloomsburg Fairgrounds, Sep 26. Harvest Days. The Station

Bloomsburg. https://www.bloomsburg- Gallery, Lock Haven. 570-748-0949, fair.com https://www.stationgalleryccac.org/ whereandwhen.com / 2021 W&W fall / 13 /

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Oct 1-9. Vanities: The Musical. Mill-

brook Playhouse, Mill Hall. 570-7488083, https://millbrookplayhouse.org/

Oct 2. Clinton Central Model Railroad Club Fall Train Meet. Clinton

County Fairgrounds, Ag Hall, Mill Hall. 570-726-6826, https://ccmrr.org/

Oct 2. Brews in the Barn Beer Tasting Festival & Chili Cook-Off. Millbrook

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Playhouse, Mill Hall. 570-263-0549; 570748-8083, https://millbrookplayhouse. org/brews-in-the-barn-2021/

(Near Ricketts Glen & World End State Park)

Oct 2. Clinton County SPCA Pet Extravaganza + Craft & Vendor Fair.

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Oct 2-10. Clarion Area Chamber Autumn Leaf Festival. Downtown Clari-

on, Clarion. 814-226-9161, https://www. Oct 1-30. Spook Haven Haunt- clarionpa.com/ ed House. Spook Haven Haunted House, Mill Hall. 570-660-5504, https:// Oct 2-3. Hazen Flea Market. Hazen Flea Market Grounds, Brookville. 814spookhaven.com/ 328-2528, hazenflea.com/3701.html / 14 /

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Oct 2-3. Tour De Forest Fall Ride. Oct 8-10. Pennsylvania State Flaming Marienville Volunteer Fire Co., Marien- Foliage Festival. Downtown Renovo,

ville. 814-927-6609, https://www. Renovo. 570-923-2411; 570-923-2673, marienville-fire.com/local-events/tour- www.pastateflamingfoliagefestival.org de-forest/ Oct 8-10. Berwick Riverfest. Test Oct 2. The Battle At The Bird / Demo Track Park, Berwick. 570-784-8279, Derby. Hummingbird Speedway, Reyn- https://www.berwickborough.org oldsville. 814-927-6655, http://humOct 8. Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Commingbirdspeedway.com/ munity Arts Center, Williamsport. 570Oct 3. Mary Chapin Carpenter, Marc 326-2424, https://www.caclive.com/

Cohn & Shawn Colvin Together In Concert. Community Arts Center, Wil- Oct 9-10. Annual Lumberjack / liamsport. 570-326-2424, https://www. Chainsaw Carving Competition. Sul-

livan County Fairgrounds, Forksville. 272-202-0123, https://sullivancountyOct 7-10. Covered Bridge & Arts pachamber.com/event/38th-annualFestival. Bloomsburg Fairgrounds, lumberjack-competition-mid-atlanticBloomsburg. 800-847-4810, https:// national-carving-competition itourcolumbiamontour.com/coveredOct 9-10. Apple Butter Festival. bridge-festival/ Waterville Fire Company, Waterville. Oct 8-10. Tioga County Early Days. 570-447-5272, https://www.facebook. Tioga County Fairgrounds , Whitneyville. com/Waterville-Apple-Butter-Festihttps://www.facebook.com/T ioga- val-140518331830/ County-Early-Days-886667934715826/ photos/?ref=page_internal caclive.com/

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Sept 6-9PM Craft & Food Vendors, 6-9PM Street dance - Music by Digitrax

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Sept 9AM-9PM Craft & Food Vendors, 12PM Marienville Lions Club Chicken BarBQ, 1PM Children’s Bike Races, 2PM Tractor Races, 4PM Parade, & 12-9PM Musical Entertainment Sept 11AM Marienville UMC Church Service in Town Square, 11AM Car Show sponsored by Marienville Vol. Fire Dept., 11-4PM Craft & Food Vendors, 1-4PM Music by CHAZ, 2PM Pet Parade, & 4PM Raffle Drawing

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• Autorama Autorama Cruise-In • Craft Show • Corn Hole Tournament • Tractor Show • Fiddlers’ Competition • Kiddies Parade • Live Entertainment • Food

We are pleased to acknowledge the support of the Clarion County Room Tax Committee, the PA Great Outdoors Visitors Bureau and the Clarion County Commissioners.

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Oct 9. Masters Of Illusion. Commu-

nity Arts Center, Williamsport. 570-3262424, https://www.caclive.com/

Oct 9. Marilla Trail Race. Marilla Bridges Trail, Bradford. 814-598-7082, http://www.marillatrailrace.com/

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Explore our Wide Open Spaces Explore Clinton County, PA! • Hiking/ • Kayaking Biking • Wildlife Trails Viewing • ATV Trails • Scenic • Boating Backwoods • Camping Drives • Fishing • Hunting • State Parks and Forests • Golfing

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Oct 10. Fall Festival. Little Pine State Park, Waterville. 570-753-6000, https:// www.dcnr.pa.gov/stateparks/Pages/default.aspx

Oct 16. FAST TRACK Returns! StarStudded Bluegrass. Allegheny River-

stone Center for the Arts, Lincoln Hall, Foxburg. 724-659-3153, https://alleghenyriverstone.org/

Oct 14-16. Coolspring Power Museum Fall Expo & Swap Meet. Cool- Oct 22-30. Millbrook Playhouse Presspring Power Museum, Coolspring. ents: Deathtrap. Millbrook Playhouse,

814-849-6883, http://www.coolspring- Ryan Main Stage Theatre, Mill Hall. 570748-8083, www.millbrookplayhouse.org powermuseum.org/index.htm

Oct 16-17. "Christmas in the Barns" Oct 22-31. Young Frankenstein: The Crafts Festival. Clinton County Fair- Mel Brooks Musical. Community

grounds, Mill Hall. 570-660-4536; 570- Theatre League, Williamsport. 570-327295-8887 1777, www.ctlshows.com

Oct 16-17. 35th Annual Pumpkin Oct 22-30. Deathtrap. Millbrook PlayFestival at the Ol’ Country Barn. Ol’ house, Mill Hall. 570-748-8083, www. Country Barn, Benton. www.olcountry- millbrookplayhouse.org barn.com

Oct 16. LCCC Alumni Craft Festival.

Luzerne County Community College, Nanticoke. 570-740-0734, https://www. visitluzernecounty.com

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Oct 23-24. Durty Dabbers Vintage & Modern Mototrials. Event At, McEl-

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hattan. 570-726-6389, https://www.dur- Nov 5. Dallas String Quartet Electric. Community Arts Center, Williamsport. tydabbers.com/?cat=4 570-326-2424, https://www.caclive.com/

Oct 28-29. Hooskow Chainsaw Carvers Festival. Clinton County Nov 5-7. Cook Forest Gingerbread Fairgrounds, Mill Hall. 570-660-6373, Tour. Twenty-mile corridor of unique https://www.hooskow.com/

Oct 29. Rodney Carrington. Commu-

vendors from, Brookville. http://gingerbreadtour.com/

nity Arts Center, Williamsport. 570-326- Nov 7. 'The View’ 25K. Western Clinton County Sportsman’s Club, North 2424, https://www.caclive.com/ Bend. https://www.patraildogs.com/ Oct 30. Endless Mountains halloW- the-view-25k INEfest. Wyoming County Community Fairgrounds, Meshoppen. 570-833- Nov 10. Shake & Holla. Community Arts Center, Williamsport. 570-3264866, www.wyomingcountyfair.com/ 2424, https://www.caclive.com/ Oct 30. Crowder. Community Arts Center, Williamsport. 570-326-2424, Nov 12. Alasdair Fraiser & Natalie Haas. Deane Center for the Performing https://www.caclive.com/ Arts, Wellsboro. 570-724-6220, https:// www.deanecenter.com/ / 20 /

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Nov 12-20. Nunsense II: The Second Nov 19-21. Will Huffman Toy Train Coming. Millbrook Playhouse, Mill Expo. Park Place, Williamsport. www.

Hall. 570-748-8083, https://millbrook- toytrainexpo.org/ Nov 19-21. 22nd Annual Victorian playhouse.org/ Christmas. Downtown Williamsport Nov 12-13. All Together Now!. Com- www.visitlycomingcounty.com/event/ munity Theatre League, Williamsport. victorian-christmas/2021-11-19/ 570-327-1777, www.ctlshows.com/ Nov 20-21. Artisan Market. YWCA, Nov 13. Spirits, Cheers and Beers. Williamsport. 5704192481, https://victoFreedom Farms, Valencia. https://www. rianchristmaspa.com/artisans/ freedomfarmspa.com/spirits-cheersNov 21. Rachmaninov Two Piano and-beers Concert. Allegheny Riverstone Center Nov 19-21. Victorian Christmas - Vi- for the Arts, Lincoln Hall, Foxburg. 724sual Arts of the Victorian Era. Down- 659-3153, https://alleghenyriverstone. town, Williamsport. https://victorian- org/ christmaspa.com/ whereandwhen.com / 2021 W&W fall / 21 /

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By Morgan Christopher

Tunkhannock Viaduct photo by Endless Mountains Visitors Bureau

here is an interesting thing that visitors do not realize about Pennsylvania Route 6 until they have explored the highway. Travel the road connecting the counties of the state’s northern tier, and you will discover two colossal structures: Wyoming County’s Tunkhannock Viaduct, often referred to as an “engineering wonder of the world,” and McKean County’s Kinzua Skywalk (formerly the Kinzua Viaduct). Constructed as infrastructure that allowed for the advancement of transportation and industrialization during the Industrial Revolution, today, both structures offer breathtaking scenery for visitors. Allow these two structures to serve as “bookends” as you put together a unique trip across the heart of Pennsylvania’s northern tier. Going east to west along the route, consider these stops when planning a fall foliage tour of Pennsylvania’s northern tier.

Tunkhannock Viaduct - Named for the creek it crosses in the town of Nicholson, this century-old structure was built to shorten the train route between the Great Lakes and New York City. A visitors area offers fantastic views for photos and sightseeing. The restored Nicholson Train Station is set to open in the coming months (check out the website for details) as an interpretive center sharing the story of the construction and legacy of the viaduct.

Quilted Corners of Wyalusing - Along Route 6, you will see large, brightly painted quilt squares adorning structures that pay tribute to the art of quilt making that generations of farm families continue to practice. The stories of the squares can be enjoyed while touring historic barns, orchards,

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wineries, and other businesses listening to the OnCell Audio Tour on your drive. Stop by the Wyalusing Chamber of Commerce on Main Street to pick up the brochure.

Marie Antoinette Lookout/ French Azilum - One of the great panoramic views along Route 6 can be enjoyed from the overlook between Wyalusing and Towanda. This breathtaking view of the Susquehanna River valley is a “must see” for leaf peepers. From the lookout, take in the farmlands of the French Azilum, the historic site where a community was planned for gentry ﬂeeing the French Revolution. Enjoy the overlook named for the most famous resident who never arrived, then drive down to the site to learn more about this unique chapter of Pennsylvania history.

Wyalusing Rocks Overlook

Pennsylvania Grand Canyon/Pine Creek Rail Trail - Leonard Harrison and Colton Point State Parks on opposite sides of Pine Creek Gorge (aka the PA Grand Canyon) offer incredible foliage viewing points of the 47-mile-long glacially carved canyon. The vast abundance of hardwoods and evergreens offer stunning shades Pine Creek Gorge photo by Tim McBride of fall color. The Pine Creek Trail running along the canyon floor provides a view from the “bottom up” that can be enjoyed from an immersive ride through the foliage aboard the popular Ole Covered Wagon Tour.

Pennsylvania Lumber Museum - Viewing fall foliage is a delight, but at the lumber museum, you can also learn about the trees you see! This state museum offers interactive displays and interpretive exhibits chronicling the story of Pennsylvania’s lumber history. The on-site lumber camp, sawmill, and Shay Locomotive displays offer a chance to spend time on the grounds surrounded by the lush foliage of Potter County.

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Austin Dam Memorial Park

Austin Dam Memorial Park - In September 1911, a flood destroyed the town of Austin and is remembered as the sixthworst dam failure in U.S. history. Today, a 76-acre park surrounds the ruins and offers a beautiful spot for hiking, biking, camping, and recreation. Fall offers fantastic foliage displays and a great place to connect with nature.

Kinzua Skywalk – The incredible skywalk which offers breathtaking views in and around Mt. Jewett in McKean County, was constructed on six of the historic Kinzua Viaduct towers that survived the tornado of 2003. Once the highest and longest railroad viaduct in the world, the structure has been revitalized as a popular attraction extending 624 feet into the Kinzua Gorge, offering visitors panoramic views. At a stunning height of 225 feet above the valley, the partial glass overlook gives visitors the chance Kinzua Bridge Skywalk photo by Allegheny to “walk the tracks across the sky.” National Forest Visitors Bureau

Connecting all these suggested stops along the heart of Route 6 between Wyoming and McKean Counties are seasonal businesses like orchards, roadside stands, and cider mills, as well as farmers markets and wineries/microbreweries that offer fall favorites. Pick up a pumpkin or two on your journey, enjoy a meal at a local restaurant, and discover the magic of autumn along Pennsylvania’s beautiful northern tier on Route 6.

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May 29-Oct 30. Ride the Train at Sep 3-6. Cambria City Ethnic Festival. Stone Gables Estate (Saturdays)!. Historic Cambria City Section , JohnStone Gables Estate, Elizabethtown. stown. 814-535-4132, www.facebook. 717.902.9791, stonegablesestate.com com/cambriacity.ethnicfestival

Jun 5-Sep 5. In Nature’s Studio: Two Sep 3-5. 2021 Living History EncampCenturies of American Landscape ment & Tactical Demo. Robert Fulton Painting. Reading Public Museum, Birthplace Museum & Garden, Quar-

Reading. 610-371-5850, www.reading- ryville. 717-548-2679, www.southernlanpublicmuseum.org casterhistory.org

Jul 24-Sep 18. Art Of A Pandemic. Sep 3. Ricardo Montaner. Santander PCCA Gallery, Newport. 717-567-7023, Arena, Reading. santander-arena.com www.perrycountyarts.org

SEPTEMBER Sep 1-6. Brick City with LEGO Bricks.

Sep 3-4. The Great Kempton Train Robbery. WK&S Railroad, Kempton. 610-756-6469, www.kemptontrain.com

Reading Public Museum, Reading. 610- Sep 4-5. Log House Arts Festival. 371-5850, readingpublicmuseum.org Community Arts Center of Cambria County, Johnstown. 814-255-6515, Sep 1-25. Apple Picking at the Farm. caccc.org/log-house-arts-festival-1 Rodale Institute, Kutztown. 610-6831400, https://rodaleinstitute.org/ Sep 4. Duryea Day 2021. Boyertown Community Park, Boyertown. 610-367Sep 2. Il Divo For Once in My Life 2090, https://boyertownmuseum.org Tour. Santander Performing Arts Center, Reading. santander-arena.com / 26 /

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Sep 4-5. Defending the Home Front 1863. Old Bedford Village, Bedford. 814-623-1156

Sep 4-11. Juniata County Fair. Ju-

niata County Fairgrounds, Port Royal. 717-527-4414, www.juniatacountyfair. com/index.jsp

Sep 4. Taste of Hamburg-er Festival.

Sep 5. Ringgold Band Patriotic Concert in the Park. Conrad Weiser Home-

stead, Womelsdorf. 610-589-2934, www. conradweiserhomestead.org

Sep 5. 25th Hanover Chili Cook Off. Good Field, Hanover. www.Hanoverchilicookoff.com

Fort Roberdeau Special Events 2021 September 11 - Distaff Day & Patriot Day October 9 - Halloween Adventures October 30 - Veterans Tribute

Mountain Lion Observatory Special Events 2021 August 27 - Lost Treasures of the World Open on the Park Grounds Year Round: Space and Time Discovery Trail National Treasure Scavenger Hunt Follow us on Facebook Facebook.com/ftroberdeau for the latest event updates TOURS: 10am-4pm Mon.-Sat., 1pm-4pm Sun.

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Sep 11. Distaff Day & Patriot Day.

Fort Roberdeau, Altoona. 814-946-0048,

Sep 7-12. Reading Fightin Phils Base- http://fortroberdeau.org/events ball Games. FirstEnergy Stadium, Reading. www.milb.com/reading Sep 11 - Oct 31. Country Creek Corn Maze. Country Creek Produce Sep 10-12. Orbisonia Antique Power Farm, Chambersburg. 717-729-5343, Show. East Broad Top Railroad , Rock- www.countrycreekproducefarm.com

hill. 814-447-3285, www.eastbroadtop. com/events Sep 11. Sandyvale Wine Experience. Sandyvale Memorial Gardens, Sep 10. Rodney Carrington Live. Johnstown. 814-266-7891, http://www. Santander Performing Arts Center, sandyvalememorialgardens.org/wineReading. www.santander-arena.com festival/

Sep 10-11. 25th Annual Chile Pepper Sep 11 - Oct 31. Fall Corn Maze Food Festival. William Delong Park, Weekends. Stoner’s Dairy Farm, MerMertztown. www.pepperfestival.com

cersburg. 7173283617, farm.com.

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Sep 11-12. Gettysburg Wine & Music Festival. Gateway Gettysburg, Gettys- Sep 11. Homegrown Music Festival.

burg. www.gettysburgwineandmusic- Lorain Borough Park, Johnstown. http:// festival.com www.homegrownmusicfest.com/

Sep 11. 20th Anniversary Celebra- Sep 11. Bedford County 250th Annition. Isett Heritage Museum , Hunting- versary Parade. In Bedford Borough,

don. 814-643-9600, www.isettacres.com

Bedford. 814-623-4812

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Sep 16-18. Oktoberfest. Downtown Sep 17-18. Harrisburg Coin Show. Boyertown, Boyertown. 610-369-3054, Scottish Rite Entertainment Complex, www.buildingabetterboyertown.org/ Harrisburg. 717-991-5065, https://www. harrisburgcoinclub.com Sep 16-20. Day Out with Thomas.

Strasburg Rail Road, Ronks. 866-725- Sep 17-19. 2021 Lancaster Hot Air Balloon Festival. The United States 9666, www.strasburgrailroad.com/ Hot Air Balloon Team, Bird in Hand. Sep 16-18. 74th Annual Oley Valley 800-763-5987, https://lancasterballoonCommunity Fair. Oley Valley Fair- fest.com/festival-info/ grounds, Oley. 610-987-3469, www.oleySep 18-19. 159th Battle of Sharpsfair.org

burg/Antietam at The Daniel Lady Sep 17-19. 31st Annual Southern Farm. Daniel Lady Farm, Gettysburg. Cove Power Reunion. 1 mile west of www.gbpa.org/event/battle-antietam-

New Enterprise, along Cave Rd., New sharpsburg Enterprise. 814-766-3436

Sep 18-19. Johnstown Slavic Festival.

Isett Heritage Museum Isett Heritage Museum

Heritage Discovery Center, Johnstown. 814-539-1889, https://www.jaha.org/ events/johnstown-slavic-festival/

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Ocktoberfest: September 18, 2021 renfrewmuseum.org Franklin Fall Farm Fun Fest: September 25, 2021 at Two Top Dairy Farm 13015 Mt Pleasant Rd, Mercersburg Mercersburg Townfest: September 25, 2021 mercersburgtownfest.com Market Day: October 2, 2021 mainstreetwaynesboro.org AppleFest: October 16, 2021 discoverchambersburg.com October 9, 2021

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Sep 18. Blippi The Musical. Santander Performing Arts Center, Reading. 610898-7469, www.santander-arena.com

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Sep 18 - Nov 20. Guided Night Hikes.

South Mountain YMCA, Reinholds. 610670-2267, https://www.smymca.org

Sep 19. Berks Fiddle Fest. Bear Creek

Mountain Resort, Macungie. 866-754-

Sep 18. West Reading Fall Fest. Penn 2822, www.bcmountainresort.com

Avenue, West Reading. 610-685-8854, http://visitwestreading.com Sep 19. Lindsey Buckingham. Santander Performing Arts Center, Sep 18-19. Harvest Craft Show. Lee- Reading. 610-898-7469, www.santandsport Farmers Market, Leesport. 610- er-arena.com 926-1307, www.leesportmarket.com / 30 /

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2092 Long Level Road, Wrightsville 717-252-1616 www.shanksmare.com

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Sep 19. Amos Herr Community Festival. Amos Herr Park, Landis-

ville. 7175122586, www.easthempfield. org/2321/Amos-Herr-Community-Festival

Sep 19. Central Penn Doll Collectors Show. Lebanon Expo Center, Lebanon,

PA. 309-397-6481, http://www.centralpenndollcollectorsclub.org

Annville

Sep 24-26. 2021 Cassville Oktoberfest. Downtown, Cassville. Sep 24. Flavors of Fall Wine & Cheese Train. WK&S Railroad, Kempton. (610) 756-6469, https://kemptontrain.com

Mount Gretna

Sep 24-25. Renningers Kutztown Antique & Collectors Extravaganza.

Renninger’s Kutztown Antiques, Kutztown. (610) 683-6848, www.renningers. net/kutztown/

Sep 24-29. Goose Day Celebration. Business Locations, Juniata Counties. 717-248-6713, www.jrvvisitors.com/ events/goose-day

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Sep 25. Mercersburg Townfest. Mer-

cersburg Downtown, Mercersburg. http://mercersburgtownfest.com

Sep 25. PotatoFest. Downtown Ebensburg, Ebensburg. 814-472-8414, http://ebensburgpa.com/potatofest

Jonestown

Sep 25. Heemet Fescht Lite. Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center, Kutztown. (610) 683-1589, www. kutztown.edu/about-ku/administrativeoffices/pennsylvania-german-culturalheritage-center.html

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Biking Sep 25. Harvest Hayride & Fall Events. H&BT Rails to Trails, Tatesville

Trailhead at Tatesville UMC, Everett. 814-585-6948, https://railstotrailsofbedfordcounty.org

Kayaking

Sep 25. Bluegrass Music at Bedford Village. Friendship Village, Bedford.

814-585-6948, https://friendshipvillagecampground.com

Fishing

Sep 26. Outdoor Concert at The Lawn. The Gables at Stirling Guest

OCTOBER Oct 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, 2930. Horrorween Haunted Warehouse. Bricktown Museum, Mount

Union. 814-386-4385, https://www. facebook.com/pg/BricktownMuseum-1025327817618495/ events/?ref=page_internal

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Oct 1-2. Fall Harvestfest 2021. Mifflin Oct 2-10. Quilt Show & Sale. Bedford County Youth Park, Reedsville. 717-667- County Historical Society, Bedford. 8149936, https://m.facebook.com/profile. 623-2011, www.bedfordpahistory.com/# php?id=321860147828937 Oct

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Huntingdon County Fairgrounds, Huntingdon. 814-643-6220, www.fiber- Oct 2. Art in the Gold Star Garden. Veterans Memorial Gold Star Healing artsfest.org and Peace Garden, York. 717-846-3339, Oct 1-2. AmeriServ Flood City Music https://www.GoldStarGarden.com Festival. Peoples Natural Gas Park, Johnstown. 814-539-1889, floodcitymu- Oct 2. Whistle Stop Party on the Plaza. Whistle Stop Plaza, Ephrata. sic.com 717-721-6196, www.whistlestoppartyonOct 1-2. HarvestFest. Mifflin County theplaza.com Youth Park, Reedsville. 814-641-1146, Oct 7. JOKOY Just Kidding World https://visitbigvalley.com Tour. Santander Performing Arts Oct 2-3, 9-10. National Apple Har- Center, Reading. 610-898-7469, www. vest Festival. South Mountain Fair- santander-arena.com/ grounds, Biglerville. https://www.appleOct 7-23. Lancaster County Best harvest.com Kept Secrets Tour. Event , Lancaster. Oct 2. Market Day. Downtown 717-721-9409, https://bestkeptsecretsWaynesboro, Waynesboro. 717-762- tour.com/ 0397, https://www.mainstreetwaynesOct 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, 29-30. 38th Anboro.org/market-day nual Ghosts & Goblins. Lincoln CavOct 2. Fall Heritage Paddle. French erns, Huntingdon. 814-643-0268, www. Azilum Historic Site, Towanda. 570- lincolncaverns.com/events/photo/?tribe-bar836-5431, https://www.emheritage.org/ search=ghosts+&eventDisplay=past events Oct 8-10. FEBT Fall Reunion. East Oct 2-3, 9-10. 2021 Bedford Fall Fo- Broad Top Railroad , Rockhill. febt.org liage Festival. Downtown Bedford, Bedford. bedfordfallfoliagefestival.com Oct 8-9. Little Big Town. Santander Performing Arts Center, Reading. 610Oct 2. Fall Festival & Old Fashioned 898-7469, www.santander-arena.com Day. Echo Dell at Indian Echo Caverns, Hummelstown. 717-566-8131, www. Oct 8. Martina McBride. American Music Theatre, Lancaster. 800-648-4102, indianechocaverns.com https://amtshows.com Oct 2. 38 Special. American Music Theatre, Lancaster. 8006484102, https:// Oct 8-9. Falltime on the Farm. Hospitality Spring Farm and Garden, Bedamtshows.com ford. 814-623-0642, https://www.hospitalityspringfarm.com / 36 /

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Oct 9. Fall Trolley Spectacular. Rock- Oct 9. Tractor Pull. At the Southern hill Trolley Museum , Rockhill Furnace. Cove Power Reunion, New Enterprise. 814-447-9576, http://rockhilltrolley.org 814-766-3436 Oct 9. 46th Annual Hartslog Heri- Oct 9. BHC Fall 2021 Road Ramble. tage Day. Downtown Alexandria , Berks History Center & Berks County, Alexandria. www.raystown.org/events- Reading. 610-375-4375, www.berkshisoverview/46th-annual-hartslog-heri- tory.org tage-day

Oct 10. Trey Kennedy - The Are You Oct 9-10. Broad Top Coal Miners For Real? Tour. Santander PerformHeritage Days. Broad Top Area Coal ing Arts Center, Reading. 610-898-7469,

Miners Museum, Robertsdale. 814-907- www.santander-arena.com 1788, broadtopminersmuseum.com

Oct 10. Engelbert Humperdinck. Oct 9. Halloween Adventures. Fort American Music Theatre, Lancaster. Roberdeau, Altoona. 814-946-0048, 800-648-4102, https://amtshows.com http://fortroberdeau.org/events

Oct 13-17. Passport to Downtown Oct 9. Oktoberfest Beer & Brat- Kutztown. Multiple locations in Kutzwurst. WK&S Railroad, Kempton. 610- town, PA, Kutztown. 610-683-1597, 756-6469, www.kemptontrain.com

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Oct 9-10. Broad Top Coal Miners Oct 14. David Foster: Hitman Tour. Heritage Days. Broad Top Miners American Music Theatre, Lancaster.

Museum, Robertsdale. 814-907-1788, 800-648-4102, https://amtshows.com www.broadtopminersmuseum.com

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Oct 15. Square Dancing on Main. Oct 16. MasterChef Live!. American

Downtown Kutztown, Kutztown. 610- Music Theatre, Lancaster. 800-648-4102, 683-1597, www.kutztownfestival.com https://amtshows.com/

Oct 15. The Texas Tenors. American Oct 16-17. Pumpkinfest. Old Bedford Music Theatre, Lancaster. 800-648-4102, Village, Bedford. 814-623-1156 https://amtshows.com

Oct 17. Zach Williams - The Rescue Oct 16. AppleFest. Downtown Cham- Story. Santander Arena, Reading. 610-

bersburg, Chambersburg. 717-552- 898-7469, www.santander-arena.com/ 2977, discoverchambersburg.com Oct 17. Brian Wilson. Santander PerOct 16-17, 23-24. Pumpkin Festival. forming Arts Center, Reading. 610-898East Broad Top Railroad & Rockhill Trol- 7469, www.santander-arena.com/ ley Museum, Rockhill. 814-447-3285, Oct 17. Pumpkin Patch Train. WK&S https://eastbroadtop.com/events Railroad, Kempton. 610-756-6469, Oct 16. Dutch Hex Sign Bike Tour. https://kemptontrain.com Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center, Kutztown. 610-683-1597, Oct 17. An Evening With Diamond Rio & Blackhawk. American Music https://www.kutztownfestival.com Theatre, Lancaster. amtshows.com Oct 16. Myriam Hernandez. Santand- Oct 19. ABBA The Concert: A Triber Performing Arts Center, Reading. ute to ABBA. American Music Theatre, Lancaster. 800-648-4102, https:// www.santander-arena.com/ amtshows.com/ / 38 /

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Oct 20. RAIN - A Tribute to the Beatles. American Music Theatre, Lancast-

er. 800-648-4102, www.amtshows.com/

Oct 21. The Greatest Hits of Foreigner. Santander Performing Arts

Center, Reading. 610-898-7469, https:// www.santander-arena.com/

Oct 21. Alton Brown Live: Beyond the Eats. American Music Theatre, Lancaster. 800-648-4102, https://amtshows.com

Oct 22. Art Garfunkel in Close-Up.

Oct 23. Cat & Nat Reunion Tour.

Santander Performing Arts Center, Reading. 610-898-7469, www.santanderarena.com

Oct 23. Opening Night: Reading Royals Ice Hockey Game. Santander

Arena, Reading. 610-898-7469, www. santander-arena.com

Oct 23. Justin Willman - Magic for Humans: In Person!. American Mu-

sic Theatre, Lancaster. 800-648-4102, https://amtshows.com

Oct 24. Paul Anka - Anka Sings Sinatra. American Music Theatre, Lancast-

Santander Performing Arts Center, Reading. 610-898-7469, https://www. santander-arena.com

er. 800-648-4102, amtshows.com

Oct 22. Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder. American Music Theatre,

Fort Roberdeau, Altoona. 814-946-0048, http://fortroberdeau.org/events

Lancaster. www.amtshows.com

Oct 23. Julie Fowlis. Miller Center

for the Arts, Reading. 610-607-6270, https://millercenter.racc.edu

Oct 30. Veterans Tribute Program.

Oct 30. BODYTRAFFIC. Miller Center for the Arts, Reading. 610-607-6270, https://millercenter.racc.edu

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Meadowbrooke's

GOURD-GEOUS Creations By Wendy Royal

The gourd-shaped cottages set among the sun-

hen Ben Bear started planting gourds on his farm, he didn’t have a lot of competition, but as the popularity of decorating with gourds grew, so did the number of farms growing them.

on-site, with some of the items sold in the Meadowbrooke’s retail store. Ben Bear and his wife, Denise, recently retired, leaving three of their children and two longtime employees at the helm. One of those who have been with the company from the beginning is Dori Heller, Denise’s sister, who started out doing the bookkeeping and now manages the store.

It is said that “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” In the case of this produce farmer, that holds true. As with any crop, gourds left in the field will rot. That is, except the gooseneck gourd. They become hard, Meadowbrooke Gourds is open for like wood, and wood is something public tours on Tuesdays, with tours with which Bear was very familiar. starting promptly at 2 p.m. Visitors He would retreat to his garage during will see the artisans creating the the off-season to build fu r n it u re and other functional pieces. Using his woodworking skills, he took some of the hardened gourd shells and began carving jacko-lanterns and birdhouses. Because of his connection as a supplier for Ashcombe Greenhouses in Mechanicsburg, he was able to sell the gourd creations at wholesale shows.

pieces and may interact with them. The experience takes about 45 minutes and starts in the retail store. Private group tours are also available by reservation.

In 1995, Meadowbrooke Gourds went from an idea to a business with five employees making 25 products. Today, 20 employees make 240 different décor products. Each year the farm produces 20 to 35 acres of gourds, and all the hard-shell creations are made

In addition to tours, Meadowbrooke Gourds offers make-and-take classes throughout the year. The Fall Create-Your-Own classes are held on the first three weekends in October. Early registration is suggested since these classes fill up quickly. Guests

Guests may pick their own sunflowers at the Sunflower Festival on Sept. 25-26.

are welcome to bring beverages and snacks, although a food truck is onsite during the workshops. Meadowbrooke will hold Create-Your-Own classes again for the Christmas season. Each session takes approximately 2 to 2 1/2 hours. This is a perfect idea for a girls’ getaway! Again this year, Mead- Meadowbrooke Gourd’s make-and-take classes owbrooke Gourds will host are very popular and often sell out quickly. the Sunflower Festival on September 25 to 26, from 10 Meadowbrooke Gourds is a small, a.m. to 6 p.m. During the festivities, family-owned company that strives guests are invited to pick sunflowers to remain as self-reliant as possible for free, get great buys during the an- by making nearly all the accessories nual Oops Sale and enjoy food from and parts that go on the gourds themselves. one of the food trucks on-site.

Nearby Attraction: U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center 950 Soldiers Dr., Carlisle, PA 17013 717-245-3972 ahec.armywarcollege.edu

Food & Drink: Molly Pitcher Brewing Co. 139 W. High St., Carlisle, PA 17013 717-422-5591 mollypitcher.com

Lodging Information:

If you’re looking for a unique gift or a unique way to spend a couple hours, Meadowbrooke Gourds is located just 40 minutes southwest of Harrisburg in Cumberland County.

Cumberland Valley Visitors Center 33 W. High St., Carlisle, PA 17013 888-513-5130 visitcumberlandvalley.com

If you go: Meadowbrooke Gourds 125 Potato Rd., Carlisle, PA 17015 717-776-3470 mbgourds.com Retail store hours: Monday-SatJack-o-lanterns were among Meadowurday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. brooke’s first gourd creations, and are a Closed Sundays and major staple of the fall collection. holidays. Photo credit: Meadowbrooke Gourds

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Oct 30. The Fab Four. Santander Per- Nov 19. Dedication Day, Anniversary forming Arts Center, Reading. 610-898- of the Gettysburg Address. Gettysburg National Cemetary, Gettysburg. 7469, www.santander-arena.com www.lincolnfellowship.wildapricot.org/ NOVEMBER Dedication-Day Nov 2. Cheap Trick. Santander Per- Nov 19-21. Fourth Annual Reading forming Arts Center, Reading. 610-898- Blues Fest. DoubleTree by Hilton Ho7469, www.santander-arena.com

Nov 5. Melissa Etheridge 2021 Tour.

tel, Reading. 610-898-1930, www.readingbluesfest.com

Santander Performing Arts Center, Nov 20. Remembrance Day Parade Reading. 610-898-7469, https://www. and Ceremonies. Downtown Gettysburg, Gettysburg. www.destinationsantander-arena.com gettysburg.com/event/details/rememNov 5. Brett Eldredge Good Day brance-day-parade-and-ceremonies Tour. Santander Arena, Reading. 610Nov 20. Annual Candlelight Tour. 898-7469, www.santander-arena.com Conrad Weiser Homestead, WomelsNov 7. Bow Wow Express. WK&S dorf. 610-589-2934, www.conradweiserRailroad, Kempton. 610-756-6469, homestead.org https://kemptontrain.com

Nov 20-21. Gem Miner’s Holiday Nov 10. Buddy Guy Live In Concert. Show. Lebanon Expo & Fairgrounds, Santander Performing Arts Center, Lebanon. 301-807-9745, https://www. Reading. 610-898-7469, www.santander- gem-show.com arena.com

Nov 21. Joan Jett & The Blackhearts. Nov 12-14. Holiday Open House in Santander Performing Arts Center, Downtown Bedford. Locations , Bed- Reading. 610-898-7469, https://www.

ford. 814-623-0048

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Nov 13. Max Weinberg’s Jukebox. Nov 26. Almost Queen - A Tribute Miller Center for the Arts, Reading. 610- to Queen. Santander Performing Arts 607-6270, wmillercenter.racc.edu

Nov 18. Boyz II Men. Santander Per-

Center, Reading. 610-898-7469, https:// www.santander-arena.com

forming Arts Center, Reading. 610-898- Nov 27. Disney Princess - The Concert. Santander Performing Arts Cen7469, www.santander-arena.com/ ter, Reading. 610-898-7469, https:// www.santander-arena.com

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September 11-12. Doylestown Arts Festival. Downtown Doylestown www.dtownartsfestival.com

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“Award Winning”

No. 9 Coal Mine & Museum

14th Annual

Coal Miners Heritage Festival Sunday, July 11th • 10am-5pm Museum Opens 10am & Closes at 4pm First Tour 11am • Last Tour 3pm World’s oldest continuously operated deep Anthracite coal mine. Check for schedule and event info 9 Dock Street, Lansford, PA 18232

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Sep 6-Oct 30. Scarecrow Festival. Apr 10 - Nov 27. Saturdays At BurnPeddler’s Village, New Hope. www.pedside. Burnside Plantation, Bethlehem. dlersvillage.com/event/scarecrows-in800-360-8687, historicbethlehem.org/ the-village programs/saturdays-at-burnside

Sep 8-12. 2021 Luzerne County Fair. May 6 - Sep 26. Longwood Gardens Luzerne County Fairgrounds, Dallas. Festival Of Fountains. Longwood 570-675-3247, luzernecountyfair.com Gardens, Kennett Square. www.longwoodgardens.org/events-performancSep 10-12. Chester County Balloon es/festival-fountains Festival. Willowdale Steeplechase Grounds, Kennett Square. ccballoonSEPTEMBER fest.com

Sep 1-30. RailRiders 2021 SchedSep 11-12. Doylestown Arts Festival. ule. PNC Field, Moosic. 570-

Doylestown , Doylestown. www.dtown969-2255, https://www.milb.com/ artsfestival.com scranton-wb/schedule/2021-04

Sep 11-Oct 31. FallFest. Shady Brook Farm, Yardley. www.shadybrookfarm. Mountain Resort, Macungie. 866-754com/fallfest 2822, www.bcmountainresort.com Sep 1-5. Slide the Slopes. Bear Creek

Sep 11-12. Funfest. Events, Hazelton. Sep 4-5. Whitewater Dam Release 570-455-1509, www.facebook.com/FunWeekend. Pocono Whitewater, Jim

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Sep 18-19. Fall Fever Craft Fest. The

Lands at Hillside Farms, Shaverstown. 570-696-2881, www.visitluzernecounty. com/Calendar.aspx?EID=4684&month =9&year=2021&day=14&calType=0

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Sep 19. 5th Annual Pittie Palooza Festival. Maiolatesi Wine Cellars, Oly-

phant. 570-254-9977, www.visitluzernecounty.com/Calendar.aspx?EID=3521 WILKES-BARRE | PITTSTON | HAZLETON R073789 &month=9&year=2021&day=19&calTy Sep 11-12. 2-Day Bike Package. Po- pe=0 cono Biking, Jim Thorpe. 570-325-8430, poconobiking.com/specialty-trips/2- Sep 27-30, Oct 4-7. 4 Day Bike Ride. Pocono Biking, Jim Thorpe. 570-325day-bike-ride/ 8430, www.poconobiking.com/specialSep 12. Sunday Night Concert with ty-trips/4-day-bike-ride Frog Holler. Bear Creek Mountain Resort, Macungie. (866) 754-2822, www. OCTOBER bcmountainresort.com/

Oct 2. Roots & Boots Tour - Sammy Sep 13-16. 4 Day Bike Ride. Pocono Kershaw, Collin Raye and Aaron TipBiking, Jim Thorpe. 570-325-8430, www. pin. Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe. 866-605poconobiking.com/specialty-trips/4- 7325, www.pennspeak.com day-bike-ride

Oct 2. Martina McBride - The Livin’ Sep 16. Straight No Chaser. F.M. Kir- Life Up Tour 2021. F.M. Kirby Center by Center for the Performing Arts, Wil- for the Performing Arts, Wilkes Barre. www.kirbycenter.org/ kes Barre. 570-826-1100, www.kirbycen- 570-826-1100, events/8ga/martina_mcbride ter.org/events/8hd/straight_no_chaser

Sep 17-19. Hazleton UNICO Belle Oct 2. Dallas Rotary Wine & Brew Italia Festival. Hazel Township Com- Festival. Luzerne County Fairgrounds, munity Park, Hazle Township. 570-436- Dallas. dallasrotarywineandbrewfest.com 8265, www.visitluzernecounty.com

Oct 8. Little River Band With 7 Piece Orchestra. Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe. Sep 18. Princess Elsa & Olaf From 866-605-7325, www.pennspeak.com Frozen On The Trolley. Electric City

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Try an Old Forge Classic in the

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Photo courtesy Elio Ghigiarelli

Philomena Ghigiarelli, also known as Nonni, is credited for rolling out the first Old Forge-style pizzas as early as 1926.

BY RICK HIDUK

izza has become a staple of the American lifestyle, because of its relatively inexpensive ingredients and seemingly simple preparation. That's just part of why it was so appealing to the coal mining families of northeastern Pennsylvania when its mass production in corner bars and mom-and-pop restaurants started in the 1920s. In Old Forge, at the southwest corner of Lackawanna County, a unique version of pizza has outlived its creators and has become as much a cultural icon as it is a popular food item.

Photo courtesy Patrick Revello

Delores Revello works the dough in the family restaurant she and her husband started in 1967.

Historians differ as to who started making rectangular trays of pizza with the unique crust that is crispy on the bottom and soft in the middle. But owners and managers of more than a dozen pizza shops in Old Forge credit Philomena Ghigiarelli, who made trays – not pies – and served cuts – not slices – to the coal miners who participated in card games run by her husband, Erminio, as early as 1926. The concept spread like wildfire up and down the coal-rich valleys, with classic red and double-crusted white remaining the most popular varieties. While one might think that Old Forge pizza could be easily duplicated, local consensus dictates that it simply isn't the same when served outside of Old Forge, the self-proclaimed Pizza Capital of the World. "There are a lot of pizza places in Scranton, but this is better," said Scranton resident Dorothy Mancia, who has been taking her now-adult daughter, Chrissy Volovitch, to Revello's Pizza at 502 S. Main Street for decades. "There's no pizza like Old Forge Pizza."

Photo by Rick Hiduk

Revello's manager Mario Monocelli puts together a classic red Old Forge pizza before it goes into the oven.

Revello's Café & Pizza opened in 1967, serving a wide variety of Italian favorites and some sur-prises reflecting the diverse ethnicity of Old Forge.

"I don't know if it's the cheese they use or the crust," Volovitch pondered. "The dough is made fresh every morning," Revello's server Jeannie Cusumano explained. "I think starting off with a good foundation is what makes the difference." Joseph and Delores Revello opened the restaurant's doors in 1967, and they have served Old Forge Pizza from the start. Their son, Patrick Revello, currently runs the business with a dedicated staff that he considers family. He credits their pizza

recipe to Anna Bianco, a long-time employee of his parents. "Family" would almost seem to be an overused term in Old Forge, but its legitimacy can't be denied as one goes from one pizza shop to the next. "We consider a lot of customers to be our extended family," said Arcaro and Genell co-owner Angelo Genell. His manager, Amanda Krappa, who started working at the restaurant 18 years ago, refers to Genell as her "work dad." Genell's parents opened the business at 443 S. Main St. in 1962, and it has grown from a bar to a full-service restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating, a takeout deli, a large banquet room, and a famous bocce ball court on the side of the building. The shop owners are adamant that there is plenty of room for them and their pizza-making counterparts. They frequent each other's establishments. According to Anthony Salerno Jr., who manages Salerno's Cafe at 139 Moosic Road, it's not uncommon to help each other get through supply

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Photo by Rick Hiduk

Dorothy Mancia of Scranton (seated, right) and daughter Chrissy Volovitch of Clarks Summit are all smiles as Revello's server Jeannie Cusumano brings them a tray of Old Forge pizza.

shortages and even with deliveries. "There's no competition among any of us really," Salerno maintained. "It's a small town. We all know each other." Started nearly 100 years ago by Vito Salerno, the cafe has also evolved from a bar into a family-style Italian restaurant. Anthony's father ran it with his wife, Anna, for many years, and sons Mike and Joe and Mike's wife, Terry, built it into the business it is today. The menu has grown to include homemade pasta like ravioli, fusilli, and gnocchi. Tripe, soffritto, and chicken parmesan are other customer favorites.

Photo by Rick Hiduk

Anthony Salerno Jr. depends on family members like sister-in-law Terry Lettieri (second from left) and dedicated employees like Chris Murphy (left) and Chris Sworen. Photo by Rick Hiduk

Salerno's Cafe on Moosic Rd. has been in operation for a century.

Photo by Rick Hiduk

There's much more than what meets the eye at Arcaro and Genell, which opened as a small bar and pizza shop on South Main Street in Old Forge in 1962.

anything like it," Sydney remarked as she chowed down on the traditional Slovak dumplings slathered in butter and onions. But it was still the Old Forge pizza on their table that made the biggest impression on them. Photo by Rick Hiduk "I've been looking forward Arcaro and Genell co-owner Angelo Genell (second from left) to this for years now," Jason said with staff members (from left) Amanda Krappa, Nina Fumanti, of his first visit to Revand Gabriella Gorecka. ello's. "I eat pizza everywhere I go, and this tops Though common to "There's no them all." the region, Revello's, competition among As much as the shop customers are often surowners look forward to prised to find homemade any of us really," seeing their regulars, they pierogies on the menu. Salerno maintained. enjoy cooking for and Former Nicholson, PA, "It's a small town. serving guests who are resident Shannon Staffinding them for the first ford went there three or We all know time or returning after a four times per year with each other." number of years. "We do her family when she was get a lot of people from younger. And she promout of the area," Anthony ised her Texan husband, Jason, and daughter Sydney a real treat when Salerno Jr. related. "We're so close to the interstate (Route 81) they visited Pennsylvania this summer. In addition to classic red pizza, Shannon con- that people find us online and vinced them to try the pierogies. "I've never had stop in."

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Oct 9. Theo Von. F.M. Kirby Center for Oct 24. Josh Turner. Penn’s Peak, Jim the Performing Arts, Wilkes Barre. 570- Thorpe. 866-605-7325, https://www. 826-1100, https://www.kirbycenter.org/ pennspeak.com events/8gz/theo_von/

Oct 30. Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Oct 20. Art Garfunkel In Close- Superlatives. Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe. Up. F.M. Kirby Center for the Per- 866-605-7325, www.pennspeak.com forming Arts, Wilkes Barre. 570-8261100, https://www.kirbycenter.org/ events/8gg/art_garfunkel/

Oct 21. Jo Koy.

F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes Barre. 570-826-1100, https://www.kirbycenter. orgevents/8h0/jo_koy/

NOVEMBER Nov 5. Million Dollar Quartet. F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes Barre. 570-826-1100, www.kirbycenter.org/events/8ge/million_dollar_quartet

Oct 22. The Greatest Hits of Foreigner. F.M. Kirby Center for the Perform- Nov 12. The Outlaws. Penn’s Peak,

ing Arts, Wilkes Barre. 570-826-1100, Jim Thorpe. 866-605-7325, https://www. pennspeak.com https://www.kirbycenter.org

Oct 22. Last In Line With Special Nov 13. 38 Special. Penn’s Peak, Jim Guest Lynch Mob. Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe. 866-605-7325, https://www.

Thorpe. 866-605-7325, pennspeak.com/

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Nov 19. Billy Strings. Mohegan Sun Oct 23. Tommy James And The Arena, Wilkes Barre. 570-970-7600, Shondells. Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe. https://www.visitluzernecounty.com/

866-605-7325, www.pennspeak.com

Oct 23. Gabriel Iglesias - Beyond The Fluffy World Tour - Go Big Or Go Home. Mohegan Sun Arena, Wilkes

Calendar.aspx?EID=4725&month=11& year=2021&day=14&calType=0

Barre. 570-970-7600, https://www.visitluzernecounty.com

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events September 18 Slippery Rock Villagefest Downtown Slippery Rock www.slipperyrockpa.org/villagefest

October 8-10 Conneaut Lake Pumpkin Fest Conneaut Lake

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Fa Foliage Rides

October 1 through 17 Wed., Thurs. & Fri. at 11am Sat. & Sun. at 10am & 3pm 814-676-1733 or www.octrr.org 409 S Perry St, Titusville PA 16354 Stay overnight at The Caboose Motel located on site! 800-827-0690

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Aug 28-Sep 4. Indiana County Fair. Indiana County Fairgrounds, Indiana. 724-479-8282, indianacountyfair.com

FRI., SAT. & SUN., OCT. 8, 9 & 10

FABULOUS FALL FAMILY FUN Held at Conneaut Lake Park

• Arts • Crafts • Rides • Entertainment • Parade • Giant Pumpkin Drop • Great Food & Much More

Admission $5 over the age of 12 • Parking $5.00 Per Vehicle For more info: call 814-853-5833 or 814-720-2917 www.conneautlake.com Fri. - 2-7; Sat. - 10-7; Sun. - 10-5

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Sep 4-26. Train Rides. Oil Creek & Titusville RR, Perry Street Station, TitusSep 3. Party In The Pines. Whispering ville. 814-676-1733, www.octrr.org Pines Golf Course, Meadville. 814-3332827, www.golfwhisperingpines.com/ Sep 5-11. Spartansburg Community concert-series Fair. Spartansburg Fairgrounds, Spartansburg. www.spartansburgcommuniSep 4-5. Greene Country Fest. tyfair.com Greene County Fairgrounds, Waynesburg. 724-852-5323, www.facebook. Sep 10-12. Saxonburg Arts Festival. com/events/530128041669061 Downtown Saxonburg, Saxonburg. 724352-1400, www.saxonburgpa.com Sep 4. Murder Mystery Dinner Country Music Mayhem. Oil Creek & Sep 10. Brew Choo. Oil Creek & Titus-

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at the Washington County Fair 2151 N. Main St., Washington, PA 15301 724-225-9950 www.duncan-miller.org/events

Sep 11. 5th Annual Wine, Brew & Spirits Walk. Downtown Meadville,

Meadville. www.meadvillechamber. com/events/catgid/6

Sep 11. ‘50s Fest & Car Cruise.

Downtown Waynesburg, Waynesburg. 724-627-8687, www.visitgreene.org/ event/50s-fest-car-cruise

Admission: $ 00

THE NATIONAL

Duncan Miller Glass Museum & GIFT SHOP

Featuring a stunning collection of handmade glassware dating from 1865 to 1955 Open Thursday-Sunday (except holidays)

April thru December 11am-4pm By appointment year round (Reduced rates for children, teens, & groups of 10 or more)

100 Ridge Ave., Washington, PA 15301

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Sep 11. Murder Mystery Dinner - Sep 18-19. Washington & Greene Money Mayhem. Oil Creek & Titusville Counties’ Covered Bridge Festival.

RR, Perry Street Station, Titusville. 814- 10 Festival Sites, Waynesburg. 724-6278687, https://visitgreene.org/event/ 676-1733, www.octrr.org covered-bridge-festival/

Sep 12. Grandparent’s Day Special.

Oil Creek & Titusville RR, Perry Street Sep 18. Lucas Oil Mega Pull. Greene County Fairgrounds, Waynesburg. 724Station, Titusville. www.octrr.org 627-8687, https://greenecountyfair.org

Sep 18-19, 25-26. Jim Henson’s Dino Train. Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, Sep 18. Murder Mystery Dinner Washington. 724-228-9256, https:// Mid-Evil Faire Mayhem. Oil Creek & www.pa-trolley.com

Sep 18. Slippery Rock Villagefest.

Titusville RR, Perry Street Station, Titusville. 814-676-1733, www.octrr.org/

Downtown Slippery Rock, Slippery Sep 24-25. Washington Italian Festival. Community Pavilion, Washington. Rock. slipperyrockpa.org/villagefest/ https://www.primoitaliano.org

Sep 18. 4th Annual Maized & Confused. Freedom Farm, Valencia. Sep 24-26, Oct 1-3, Oct 8-10, Oct 15https://www.freedomfarmspa.com/ 17, Oct 22-24, Oct 29-31. Ghost Lake - 13 Levels of Fear. Conneaut Lake maized-and-confused Park, Conneaut Lake. ghostlake.net

Sep 18-19. Big Dave Vet Homecoming. High Point Raceway, Mount Mor- Sep 24. Wine Tasting Train Ride. Oil ris. 724-627-8687, https://highpointmx. Creek & Titusville RR, Perry Street Station, Titusville. www.octrr.org com/event/dc-vet-homecoming

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Experience and discover more - only an hour south of Pittsburgh.

VISIT

GREENE

Sep 25. Fall Festival. The Ice Plant, Greensboro. 724-8127812, https://www.facebook.com/ events/494546415209505

www.VisitGreene.org

1-877-280-TOUR (8687)

Oct 2-3. Portersville Steam Show Fall Fling. Portersville Steam Show

Grounds, Portersville. 724-285-7038, http://www.portersvillesteamshow.com/

Sep 25-26. National Alpaca Farm Oct 2-3. Tough Mudder. Cooper’s Days. Lippencott Alpacas, Waynes- Lake Campground, Slippery Rock.

burg. 724-852-4084, https://visitgreene. https://toughmudder.com/weekends/ org/event/alpaca-open-house/ pittsburgh/

Sep 25. Murder Mystery Dinner - Oct 2. Mars Applefest. Downtown Money Mayhem. Oil Creek & Titusville Mars, Mars. https://marsapplefest.com/

RR, Perry Street Station, Oil Creek. 814676-1733, www.octrr.org/ Oct 2-17. October Train Rides. Oil Creek & Titusville RR, Perry Street StaOCTOBER tion, Titusville. 814-676-1733, https:// www.octrr.org/ Oct 1-17. Always Patsy Cline. Academy Theatre, Meadville. 814-337-8000, Oct 3-5. Butler County Pro-Am https://www.theacademytheatre.org/ Fall Golf Classic. Slippery Rock Golf Club; Butler Country Club; Cranberry Oct 2-3. Hickory Apple Festival. Highlands Golf Course, Slippery Rock, Downtown, Hickory. 724-356-FEST, Butler, & Cranberry Township. 724-234https://www.hickoryapplefest.com 4619, https://www.visitbutlercounty. com/ProAm2021

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WESTERN REGION calendar of events

Oct 8-10. 30th Annual Fall Pumpkin Oct 22-24. Slippery Rock Con. Camp Fest. Conneaut Lake Park, Conneaut Bucoco, Slippery Rock. https://www.

Lake. 814-720-2917, https://www.con- facebook.com/RockConPA/ neautlake.com/event/2021-pumpkinOct 23. Murder Mystery Dinner fest/ Metaphysical Mayhem. Oil Creek & Oct. 8-10. Conneaut Lake Fall Pump- Titusville RR, Perry Street Station, Tituskin Fest. Conneaut Lake Park, Con- ville. 814-676-1733, https://www.octrr. neaut Lake. https://www.conneautlake. org/ com/event/2021-pumpkin-fest/ Oct 30. Halloween Train Ride. Oil Oct 8-10, 15-17. Disney Newsies: Creek & Titusville Railroad, Perry Street The Broadway Musical. Lincoln Park Station, Titusville. 814-676-1733, https:// Performing Arts Center, Midland. 724- www.octrr.org/ 576-4644, https://www.lincolnparkarts. NOVEMBER org/

Oct 9-10. Zelienople Country Fall Nov 12-14, 19-21. Disney’s DescenFestival. DowntownZelienople, Zeni- dants: The Musical. Lincoln Park Per-

enople. https://www.zeliefallfest.com/

forming Arts Center, Midland. 724-5764644, https://www.lincolnparkarts.org/

Oct 9. Sleepy Hollow Festival. Center of Harmony, Harmony. http://harmony- Nov 13-14. WeihnachtsMarkt (Christmas Market). Harmony’s National Hisbusinessassociation.com/events/ toric Landmark District, Harmony. 724Oct 9-10. Harvest Festival. Greene 452-7341, http://harmonymuseum.org/ County Historical Society Museum, christmas-market/ Waynesburg. 724-627-3204, https:// Nov 13. Fall Vendor Show. EQT REC greenecountyhistory.org/ Center, Waynesburg. 724-627-2739, Oct 15-17, 22-24. Pumpkin Patch https://eqtreccenter.org/rental-space/ Trolley. Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, fall-vendor-show/ Washington. 724-228-9256, https:// Nov 20. Fall Craft Show. Greene www.pa-trolley.com County Fairgrounds, Wayneshttps://www.facebook.com/ Oct 15-17, 23-24. 27th Annual Penn- burg. sylvania Arts & Craft Christmas Fes- events/2971555236495254/ tival. Washington County Fairgrounds, Washington. 724-863-4577, https:// follow @whereandwhenPA www.familyfestivals.com Oct 16. Archaeology Day. Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village, Avella. 724-587-3412, https://www. heinzhistorycenter.org/events

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Indiana County’s biggest claim to fame might be that it is the childhood home of beloved actor Jimmy Stewart. In more recent years, a group of area artists has been making a name for itself as well. Dotted throughout Indiana County, you’ll find studios dedicated to making pottery. 2021 will make the 15th year that studios will open their doors to welcome visitors to the Potters Tour. “This year we’ll have eight studios with 19 potters set up,” explained Nancy Smeltzer, potter and owner of Little Mahoning Creek Pottery in Smicksburg. Nancy’s studio is among those featured in this year’s event. She will be hosting three additional guest potters on her studio property. The Indiana County Potters Tour will be held on October 16 and 17, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days. This selfguided tour allows visitors to see throwing demonstrations and find out the inspiration and technique behind the work fashioned by the artists. Each potter will also have some of their creations available for sale.

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The potters on the tour are a close-knit group who are supportive of each other. “We have a good exchange of ideas when we get together. We really are a community,” Smeltzer shared. After deciding to cancel the event in 2020, the artisans are looking forward to welcoming guests again. One of the perks of having the tour in the fall is that guests experience the Indiana County countryside in all its autumn glory. With fall in full swing, why not make it a weekend escape and visit Indiana County’s wineries and tasting rooms as a comple- Indiana County’s autumn landscape is the ment to the tour? Visit wherean- ideal backdrop for the self-guided Potters dwhen.com/indiana-county-pot- Tour. ters-tour to see our Potters Tour/ For more information on the Winery Getaway map. Indiana County Potters Tour, visit potterstour.com For overnight accommodations, go to visitindianacountypa.org

Potters Tour Studios: East Creek Studio, 2575 East Creek Rd., Rochester Mills, PA 15771 FMS Studio, 625 Lutz School Rd., Indiana, PA 15701

Wender Pottery Gallery in Smicksburg.

Full of Grace Studio, 841 Reams Rd., Indiana, PA 15701

Hedman Pottery, 1636 Wells Rd., Smicksburg, PA 16256 JR Studio, Artists Hand Gallery, 732 Philadelphia St., Indiana, PA 15701 Little Mahoning Creek Pottery, 87 Clarion St., Smicksburg, PA 16256 Stoke Hole Pottery, 841 Reams Rd., Indiana, PA 15701 Wender Pottery, 81 Kittanning St., Smicksburg, PA 16256

Nancy Smeltzer displaying her pottery outside her Smicksburg studio and gallery.

Links to all the studios can be found on whereandwhen.com/indiana-county-potters-tour

Pottery throwing demonstrations will be held at all eight studios.

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