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Just a few thoughts...

Whosays you have to leave Pennsylvania to go to the beach? PA beaches may not meet the ocean but instead hug the shoreline of many lakes throughout the state. Lake beaches offer the best of both worlds. For those who love the water and taking in the sun’s vitamin D without the long drive in traffic and wall-to-wall beachgoers, we have you covered. Many are located in state parks where camping is often available.

Fortunately, no matter where you are in the state, you won’t have to drive very far to get to one of our beaches.

Not a beach person?

Summertime is also festival time. Music and art festivals abound during the warm weather months. There’s nothing like sitting in your lawn chair or on a blanket at an outdoor concertand when it takes place at one of PA’s wineries, all the better.

I hope you will find this issue helpful in planning your summer getaways,

Visit whereandwhen.com/summer-vibes-at-pennsylvania-beaches

Northern Region

Please consult event website before attending to confirm that event has not been canceled or postponed.

ONGOING

Through Jul 16. Unsolicited Advice. HUB-Robeson Galleries, University Park. 814-865-2563, https://studentaffairs.psu.edu/hub/art-galleries/upcoming-exhibitions

JUNE

Jun 1-Jul 20. 100 Miles. The Gallery at Penn College, Williamsport. 570-3202400, www.pct.edu/gallery

Jun 1-4. NEPA Bluegrass Festival. Lazybrook Park, Tunkhannock. https:// nepabluegrass.com

Jun 2-Aug 25. Clinton County Speedway Racing. Clinton County Speedway, Mill Hall. 570-726-RACE, www.clintoncountyspeedway.com

Jun 2-11. A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline. Millbrook Playhouse, Mill Hall. 570-748-8083, millbrookplayhouse.org

Jun 3-4. Durty Dabbers Great Adventure & National Dual Sport. Castanea Picnic Grounds, Lock Haven. 570660-0716, www.durtydabbers.com

Jun 3, Jul 1, Aug 5. Pine Creek Rail Trail Shuttle: Jersey Shore to Wellsboro. Depart from, Jersey Shore. 570322-5361, www.susquehannabus.com

Jun 3-Aug 26. Lock Haven Summer Outdoor Concert Series. Downtown, Lock Haven. 570-893-5612, https://lockhavenpa.gov/community/concerts/

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Ar tists • Entertainment Children’s Activities • Food Vendors

Jun 3. Dayton Golden Days. Thomas Hindman Marshall House, Dayton. https://daytonpa.org/calendar.html

Jun 3. Ice Cream Social. Old Mill Village Church, New Milford. https://oldmillvillage.org/

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Jun 3. Wellness Day. Towanda. 570-265-3376, https://the frenchazilum.com/

Jun 3-4, Jul 1-2, Aug 4-5. Hazen Flea Market. Hazen Flea Market, Brookville. 814-328-2528, www.hazenflea.com/index2.html

Jun 4. June Scholarship Shoot. American Legion Post 510, Laceyville. https://empo.us/

Jun 9-19. Millbrook Playhouse Presents: Looking Over the President’s Shoulder. Millbrook Playhouse, Mill Hall. 570-748-8083, www.millbrookplayhouse.org

Jun 9-10. Billtown Blues Festival. Lycoming County Fairgrounds, Hughesville. 570-584-4480, www.billtownblues.org

Jun 6-11. 2023 Forest County Bigfoot Festival. Downtown, Marienville. www.forestcountybigfootfestival.com/

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Jun 9-10. Music & Jeep Festival. Clearfield County Fairgrounds, Clearfield. visitclearfieldcounty.org/

Jun 10. Renovo ATV Cruise for a Cure. Flaming Foliage Lot, Renovo. 570-531-6154 , https://www.eventbrite. com/e/485659028227

Jun 10. An Evening of Cabaret and Dancing with Judi Figel. Allegheny Riverstone Center for the Arts, Lincoln Hall, Foxburg. 724-659-3153, https://alleghenyriverstone.org/event/the-amazing-judi-figel-concert-dancing/

Jun 10-11. French and Indian War Encampment. Sawmill Center for the Arts, Cooksburg. 814-744-8407, https:// visitpago.com/events/french-and-indian-war-encampment-2/

Jun 10-18. 81st PA State Laurel Festival. Throughout, Wellsboro. 570-7241926, www.wellsboropa.com/index. php/PA-State-Laurel-Festival

Jun 10. Black Powder Rendezvous. Old Mill Village Museum, New Milford. https://oldmillvillage.org/

Jun 10. Fourth Anniversary Celebration. Saint Joe Winery, Friendsville. (570) 553-4339, https://www.saintjoewinery.com/

Jun 10. Blacksmith Classes. French Azilum, Towanda. 570-996-7534, https://thefrenchazilum.com/

Jun 10-12. Allegheny 100 Challenge. North Country Trail, Bradford. 616-8975987; 866-445-3628, https://northcountrytrail.org/annual-events/a-100/

Jun 11. Way’s Garden Art Show. Way’s Garden, Williamsport. www. bealartleague.weebly.com/ways-garden.html

Jul 11. Williamsport Soap Box Derby. Downtown, Williamsport. www.soapboxderby.org/williamsport.aspx

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Allegheny National Forest

Camping, Cabins, Birding, Kayaking & Fishing

Trail Central-Miles of Trails

Hike, Bike, Mountain Bike, Backpacking or ATV

Zippo/Case Museum

Visit Bradford where the Zippo lighter was invented

Taste & Tour

Breweries, Wineries & Craft Distilleries

Art in the Wilds

Premier Ar tisan Event

June 24 & 25, 2023

Evergreen Park, Kane, PA

Kinzua Half Marathon & 5K

July 29 & 30, 2023

Kinzua Bridge State Park

Mt. Jewett, PA

100th Anniversary of the Allegheny National Forest 1923 to 2023

Jun 13-18. Susquehanna Summer

Solstice Fest. French Azilum, Towanda. susquehannasolsticefest.com

Jun 15-17. Smoked Country Jam

Bluegrass Festival. Quiet Oaks

Campground, Cross Fork. 570-6600562, www.smokedcountryjam.com

Jun 15-17. Coolspring Power Museum Exposition and Flea Market. Coolspring Power Museum, Coolspring. 814-849-6883, http://www.coolspringpowermuseum.org/Events.htm

Jun 15 - Aug 10. Rockin’ By The River. Ira Reynolds Riverfront Park, Susquehanna. www.facebook.com/ S.C.D.Association/

Jun 15-17. EMHR’s Youth Heritage

Sojourn. Camp Lackawanna, Tunkhannock. 570-764-7102, https://emheritage.org/event/emhrs-youth-heritagesojourn/

Jun 16-Jul 2. Millbrook Playhouse

Presents: Rogers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella: The Broadway Musical. Millbrook Playhouse - Ryan Main Stage, Mill Hall. 570-748-8083. www.millbrookplayhouse.org

Jun 16-18, 22-25. Shrek, The Musical. Community Theatre League, Williamsport. 570-327-1777, ctlshows.com

Jun 16-18. A.B.A.T.E. of PA Hazen 2023. Eagles Nest, Hazen. Search The Hazen State Party A.B.A.T.E. of PA on Facebook.

Jun 16-17. DuBois Community Days. DuBois City Park, DuBois.

Jun 16-18. Riverfront Festival. Clearfield Revitalization Corporation, Clearfield. 814-765-6000, www.facebook.com/ClearfieldRevitalizationCorp

Jun 17. Tiadaghton Elm Classic Canoe, Kayak, SUP Races. Pine Access Boat Launch, McElhattan. www.lhnationals.com

Jun 17. Sproul 10K. Western Clinton County Sportsman’s Club, North Bend. www.patraildogs.com

Jun 17-18. Greenberg Cadillac Museum Open. Greenberg Cadillac Museum, Brookville. 814-952-1616, www. facebook.com/greenbergcadillacmuseum

Jun 17. Coalport Street Fair. Downtown, Coalport. www.facebook.com/ ccdc16627

Jun 17. Best of Clinton County. Downtown, Lock Haven. 570-748-1576, https://lockhaven.org/best-of-clintoncounty/

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Jun 20-24. Sentimental Journey to Cub Haven Fly-In. William T. Piper Airport, Lock Haven. 570-893-4200, www. sentimentaljourneyfly-in.com

Jun 22-25. Mega Monsters 2023. Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Brookville. https://visitpago.com/events/megamonsters-2023

Jun 22-24. Penns Woods Jeep Jamboree. University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, Bradford. 530-333-2550, https:// jeepjamboreeusa.com/trip/26thpenns-woods-2023/

Jun 23-24. Bands In The Bend. Good Neighbor Craft House, North Bend. 570-923-7191, https://www.goodneighborcrafthouse.com

Jun 23-24. Homemade Days. Brandon Park, Williamsport. https://www. cityofwilliamsport.org

Jun 24. Greater Renovo Area Heritage Festival: Irish Theme. Downtown, Renovo. 570-927-0117, www. renovoheritage.org

Jun 24-25. Clinton Piecemakers Quilt Show. Lock Haven University East Campus Gym, Lock Haven. 570-726-7749

Jun 24-25. Cross Fork Snake Hunt. Kettle Creek Hose Company, Cross Fork. 570-923-0462 , https://www.kettlecreekhoseco.com

Jun 24. Great Island Triathlon. Lockport Boat Launch, Lock Haven. 570-6605657

Jun 24. Tunkhannock Founder’s Day. Downtown Tunkhannock, Tunkhannock. http://www.tunkhannockbusiness.com/

Jun 24-25. Art in the Wilds. Evergreen Park, Kane. https://www.artinthewilds.org

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Accessible off Interstate 80, the Elk Country Visitor Center is the premier destination for elk viewing in the Northeastern United States.

Keystone Elk Country Alliance is a non-profit 501(c)(3) wildlife conservation organization

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OCTOBER 13-15, 2023

Tioga County Fairgrounds

2258 Charleston Rd., Wellsboro, PA

Sponsored in part by Visit-Potter Tioga.

Open 8:00 a.m. Daily FREE ADMISSION & PARKING

Donations Accepted

$10 Weekend Donation for Camping (Exhibitors Free)

SHOW CLOSES AT NOON

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2023

8:00 am Gates Open

2:00 pm Tractor Parade

5-7:00 pm Full Course Meal

SATURDAY, OC TOBER 14, 2023

8:00 am Gates Open

FUN TRACTOR PULLS

9:00 am Weigh in • 10:00 am PULL

11:00 am Tractor Parade

BARN QUILT PAINTING

8 am - noon

50/50 RAFFLES • CAKE WALK

CHINESE AUCTION • CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES

9 am

Noon-Kettle Bean Soup, Chicken BBQ Noon-4:00 pm tractor rodeo

Any four person team can participate, (12 years old and up).

2:00 pm kids peddle pulls

3:00 pm tractor parade

MUSIC - Cowanesque Valley Boys & Kelly

$5 Cover Charge - Members FREE

6:30-9:30 pm Dancing for Everyone!

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2023

8:00 am Gates Open

9:00 am Church Service

11:00 am Chinese Auction Drawing

All Weekend...

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Operating 1889 Saw Mill Wood Carver • Cider Press

Flea Market Registration Contact, Randy Weigert - 585-260-5178

For information contact: Gary Comfort Phone: 607-259-6234

Email: gcomfort@empireaccess.net

NORTHERN REGION calendar of events

Jun 25-27. Church Music Reunion. Olmsted Manor Retreat Center, Ludlow. 814-945-6512, https://www.olmstedmanor.org/

Jun 26-Jul 1. Endless Mountains Adventure Race: "The Grand and Lite." Departure, Williamsport. www.endlessmountainsar.com

Jun 29. Nearly Diamond & Barely Manilow. Bromeley Family Theater, Bradford. 814.362.2522, bcpac.com

Jun 30-Jul 9. Millbrook Playhouse

Presents: Double Trouble (A Musical Tour De Farce). Millbrook Playhouse, Mill Hall. 570-748-8083, www.millbrookplayhouse.org

JULY

Jul 1. Keystone Challenge Canoe, Kayak, SUP Races. Susquehanna River near Lock Haven, Lock Haven. www. lhnationals.com

Jul 1-8. Punxsutawney Festival in the Park. Barclay Square, Punxsutawney. 814-938-4303, https://punxsutawney. com/events/festival-in-the-park

Jul 1-2. Bark Peelers’ Festival. Pennsylvania Lumber Museum, Ulysses. 814435-2652, http://lumbermuseum.org

Jul 1. Summer Antiques Market. Village Green, Eagles Mere. www.facebook.com/EaglesMereGreenEvents

Jul 1. Family Fun Day. French Azilum Historic Site, Towanda. https://thefrenchazilum.com/index.php

Jul 1-4. Osceola Mills Carnival & Parade. Columbia Volunteer Fire Dept., Osceola Mills. facebook.com/columbiafiredept

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Jul 2. IRONMAN 70.3 Pennsylvania Happy Valley. Foster Joseph Sayers Lake, Howard. www.ironman.com/ im703-pennsylvania

Jun 2-Jul 9. Poetry & Art: "Ekphrastic’ Share Invitational. The Station Gallery, Lock Haven. 570-748-0949, www.stationgalleryccac.org

Jul 2. IHM Annual Picnic. Saint Basil’s Church on the Hill, Dushore. https:// www.ihmdushore.com/

Jul 4. Warren County Fourth of July Celebrations. Betts Park, Warren. http://www.warrenpajuly4th.com

Jul 4. Montrose July 4th Celebration. Downtown Montrose, Montrose. www.facebook.com/MontroseServiceGroups

Jul 7-23. Millbrook Playhouse Presents: Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville. Millbrook Playhouse, Mill Hall. 570-748-8083,millbrookplayhouse.org

Jul 8. Anything That Floats Allegheny Raft Regatta. Launch at, Tidioute. 814-484-7424

Jul 8. Underground Railroad. Old Mill Village Museum, New Milford. https:// oldmillvillage.org

Jul 9. Farrandsville Furnace: Fire up the Furnace. Farrandsville Furnace, Lock Haven. 570-748-7253, www.clintonpahistory.org

Jul 13-15. Central PA Auto Auction Antique & Classic Auction. Central Pennsylvania Auto Auction, Mill Hall. 570-726-4300, www.cpaautoauction. com

Jul 13-15. Woodward Township Riverfest. Lockport Boat Launch, Lock Haven. 570-660-4791

Jul 13. 7 Bridges: The Ultimate Eagles Experience. Bromeley Family Theater, Bradford. 814.362.2522, www. bcpac.com

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Jul 14-23. Millbrook Playhouse Presents: Boeing Boeing. Millbrook Playhouse - Poorman Cabaret, Mill Hall. 570-748-8083, www.millbrookplayhouse.org

Jul 14-Aug 20. Juried 2D/3D Exhibit. The Station Gallery, Lock Haven. 570748-0949, www.stationgalleryccac.org

Jul 14-16. "Prowl the Sproul" Hike Weekend. Western Clinton Sportsmen’s Association, North Bend. admin@kta-hike.org, www.kta.org

Jul 14-16. Eliot Ness Fest. Throughout , Coudersport. 814-274-4410, www. eliotnessfest.com

Jul 14-15. 18th Annual Quilt & Textile Show. First United Methodist Church, Muncy. 570-546-5502, www.muncyhistoricalsociety.org

Jul 14-15. Curwensville Community Days. Irwin Park, Curwensville. www. facebook.com/CurwensvilleDays

Jul 15. Kiwanis 3-2-1 Kids Day. Mill Hall Fire Hall, Mill Hall. 570-660-1477 , https://www.kiwanisofbenv.org

Jul 15. David Mayfield Parade - Returns. Allegheny Riverstone Center for the Arts, Foxburg. 724-659-3153, https://alleghenyriverstone.org/event/ david-mayfield-parade-returns-bluegrass-showmanship/

Jul 15. Coolspring Power Museum History Day. Coolspring Power Museum, Coolspring. 814-849-6883, http:// www.coolspringpowermuseum.org/ Events.htm

Jul 15. Made In Bradford Celebration. Zippo Case Museum, Bradford. 814-368-1932, https://www.zippo.com/ pages/zippo-case-museums

Jul 15. Descendants’ Day/Community Appreciation Day. French Azilum Historic Site, Towanda. https://thefrenchazilum.com/index.php

Jul 16-22. Jefferson County Fair . Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Brookville. https://jeffcofair.com/

Jul 17. REV Theatre in the Park. Bromeley Family Theater, Bradford. 814362-2522, https://www.bcpac.com/

Jul 20. Derrick Day Festival. Penn Brad Oil Museum, Bradford. 814-3621955, https://penn-bradoilmuseum.org

Jul 20-23. Houtzdale Community Days. Houtzdale Fire Department, Houtzdale. https://www.facebook.com/ houtzdaledays/

Jul 21-23. Matilda the Musical. Community Arts Center, Williamsport. 570326-2424, https://www.caclive.com

Jul 21-23. Allegheny Mountain Engine and Implement Show. Show Grounds, Port Allegany. 8143630578

Jul 21-22. Old Home Days. Otto Eldred Joint School, Duke Center. 814966-3336

Jul 22. Castanea Township Community Day / BEVT 5K. Castanea Fire Hall, Castanea. https://www.clintoncountyinfo.com/event/castanea-township-community-days

Jul 22. Renovo Heritage Kayak/Canoe Poker Float. Boat Launch, Renovo. 570-927-0117, www.renovoheritage.org

Jul 22-23. Wild West Town. Old Mill Village Museum, New Milford. https:// oldmillvillage.org

Jul 22. Taste Full Event. Forksville Fairgrounds, Forksville. 272-202-0123, https://sullivancountypachamber.com

Jul 22. 26th Annual Motorcycle Benefit Run. Zippo/Case Museum & Flagship Store, Bradford. https://kidsandcancerbenefitrun.com

Jul 23. Rattlesnake National Enduro. Quiet Oaks Campground, Cross Fork. 570-927-2797, https://www.nationalenduro.com/events/rattlesnake-23

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Heated Pool Dog Park

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Clarion County Fairgrounds, Fairmount City. www.facebook.com/ClarionCountyFair

Jul 27-29. 43rd Annual Allegheny Mountain Championship Rodeo. Flying W Ranch, Tionesta. 814-463-7663, www.theflyingwranch.org

Jul 27-30. 2023 Eastern Traditional Archery Rendezvous. Ski Sawmill, Morris. 570-353-7521, https://archeryfestivals.com/etar

Jul 27-29. Cliffford Township Volunteer Firemen’s Annual Fundraising Picnic. Clifford Township Volunteer Fire Company Grounds, Clifford. www. cliffordfire.com

Jul 27. Willie & Family LIVE. Bromeley Family Theater, Bradford. 814.362.2522, www.bcpac.com

Jul 28. Music on the Mountain. Sheffield Middle High School, Sheffield. 814-730-7022

Jul 28-30. Diamond Jubilee: Millbrook’s 60th Anniversary Concert. Millbrook Playhouse - Ryan Main Stage, Mill Hall. 570-748-8083, https://www. millbrookplayhouse.org

Jul 29-Aug 5. Clinton County Fair. Clinton County Fairgrounds, Mill Hall. 570-726-4148, clintoncountyfairpa.com

Jul 29-30. Elk Expo. Elk Country Visitor Center, Benezette. 814-787-5167, https://elkexpo.com/

Jul 29. 2nd Annual Len Simpson Memorial 5K. Laporte Park, Laporte. www.facebook.com/LaporteEnhancementCommittee

Jul 29. Kinzua 5K. Kinzua Bridge State Park, Mount Jewett. https://runsignup. com/Race/PA/MountJewett/KinzuaHalfMarathon

Jul 30 - Aug 5. Clearfield County Fair. Clearfield County Fairgrounds, Clearfield. clearfieldcountyfair.com

(Near Ricketts Glen & Worlds End State Park)

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The Endless Mountains Gravel Bikepacking

One of the Highlights of the Heritage Region’s 25th Anniversary

By Rick Hiduk

Bikepacking is by no means a new sport and recreational activity, but it has enjoyed enormous growth over the past decade, and one of its newest reference points is in Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna and Wyoming counties in northeast Pennsylvania. The Endless Mountains Gravel Bikepacking Loop (EMGBL) was several years in the making and unveiled to appreciative recreationists last year. Since then, its immediate popularity has drawn attention to the project from as far away as Canada.

The EMGBL was the brainchild of then-Sullivan County Commissioner Donna Iannone, who is an avid cyclist and a board member of the Endless Mountains Heritage Region (EMHR), which promotes the preservation and enjoyment of heritage assets in the four-county region northwest of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton metro area

and bordering New York state at its northern edge. Project coordinators felt strongly that the EMGBL would appeal to regular bikepackers who are looking for new places to combine their love of cycling and backpacking and introduce other outdoor enthusiasts to the growing phenomenon.

Mountains Bikepacking Loop

“There are many routes and events throughout the country that highlight cycling, some drawing thousands of riders and guests,” Iannone related. “I ride throughout our four-county region and felt that we have as much to offer as any of these other places.”

As the name implies, the terrain of the Endless Mountains Region is mostly mountainous, though the Appalachian topography differs from one county to another. Bradford and Wyoming counties share a similar terrain of high ridges and low, fertile valleys carved by the ancient Susquehanna River. Sullivan County has deep valleys flanked by steep slopes as fashioned over time by the Loyalsock Creek. Susquehanna County is marked by high plateaus that provide unmatched views of neighboring counties and sunsets that last for hours. What they have in common are miles of back roads lined with farms that intersect in quaint villages and vibrant small towns that offer unique amenities.

“Bikepacking trails are highly popular in the western portion of the United States, but you can now take solace in knowing there’s no need to make far-reaching and expensive travel arrangements for your next expedition,” said EMHR executive director Cain Chamberlin. The Endless Mountains are just a three-hour drive from Philadelphia and New York City and five hours from Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C.

“The EMGBL is a prime example of what the heritage region aims to accomplish: connecting residents and visitors with our heritage sites, pastoral landscapes, culture and historic

downtowns through outdoor recreation,” Chamberlin added. Since a soft launch of the EMGBL in 2022, the EMHR was inundated with questions and praise from cyclists exploring the route. “We were also invited to give a presentation about the EMGBL at a cycling tourism conference in Toronto, Ontario,” Chamberlin noted, “so you could say that it’s already received international recognition.”

The EMGBL was the latest in a series of projects coordinated by the EMHR as the organization headed toward its 25th anniversary in 2023. As the official managers of the North Branch Susquehanna River Water Trail, EMHR staff and managers of local outfitters have planned a record number of paddling adventures and sojourns that combine days on the river with overnight camping and heritage-related presentations. The anniversary will culminate in the fall with the first-ever Endless Mountains Outdoor Heritage Expo at the Wyoming

County Fairgrounds near Meshoppen.

The North Branch of the Susquehanna River was recently named 2023 Pennsylvania River of the Year by the Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers (POWR), after having been nominated by the EMHR for an annual online voting contest. The timing couldn’t be better for the EMHR, and prize money from POWR will help to fund some of the river adventures planned. The combined status of the River of the Year title, the EMHR’s anniversary and the growing attention garnered by the EMGBL provides the EMHR a springboard from which the organization can launch a potential bid to become a national heritage region.

The bikepacking loop was designed to accommodate both experts and novices in the sport. The planning departments from each of the four counties offered their GPS-friendly mapping tools to help create a 410-mile trail

that is actually two loops that intersect near Towanda in Bradford County. For naturalists, there are four state parks on the route and numerous state game lands. The EMGBL is also graced with stunning scenic overlooks, museums and historical societies, breweries and

wineries, mom-and-pop shops and eateries running the gamut from diners to high-end restaurants.

Maps accessible at emheritage.org show various lodging opportunities, ranging from hotels and bed-and-breakfasts to family campgrounds and public parks that offer camping sites. The heritage region continues to build on its Bicycle Friendly Business Program to provide repair and charging stations and other services. Cyclists can use the maps and the links attached to them to plan excursions that meet both their abilities and time constraints. There are segments of the loop that can be enjoyed over the course of a few hours, a few days and even a week. With the safety of its users in mind, the mapping expertise provided by the county planners also ensures adequate cellphone coverage in the rural terrain.

To learn more about the Endless Mountains Gravel Bikepacking Loop and additional events associated with the 25th anniversary of the Endless Mountains Heritage Region, log on to emheritage. org. The EMGBL will also be highlighted during the Endless Mountains Outdoor Heritage Expo, which will be held on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 29 and 30.

Aug 4-6. Galeton Rotary Woodsmen Show. Cherry Springs State Park, Coudersport. www.woodsmenshow.com

Aug 4-5. Montrose Blueberry Festival. Downtown Montrose. montrosepablueberryfestival.com

Aug 4-5. History Camp. Pennsylvania Lumber Museum, Ulysses. lumbermuseum.org

Aug 7-12. 57th Tioga County Fair. Whitneyville Fair Grounds, Whitneyville. 570-537-3196, tiogacountyfair.com

Aug 8-12. Warren County Fair. Warren County Fairgrounds, Pittsfield. 814563-9386

Aug 10-12. LH JAMS Music & Art Festival. Downtown, Lock Haven. www.lhjams.org

Aug 10-12. Kettle Creek Music Festival. Quiet Oaks Campground, Cross Fork. 570-927-2797, kcmusicfest.com

Aug 10-13. U.S. Canoe Association National Races. Lockport Boat Launch, Lock Haven. 570-660-4791

Aug 10-12. Festa Italiana. Downtown Bradford, Bradford. www. facebook.com/people/The-Official-Festa-Italiana-in-Bradford-PAPage/100063722923726/

Aug 11-13. Mt. Jewett Swedish Festival. Downtown, Mt. Jewett. 814-5580184, www.facebook.com/Mount-Jewett-Swedish-Festival-211598535535867

Aug 12-13. Wellsboro Comic Con. Deane Center for the Performing Arts, Wellsboro. wellsborocomiccon.com

Aug 12-13. Arts & Crafts Festival. Village Green, Eagles Mere. https:// www.facebook.com/EaglesMereGreenEvents

Aug 13-19. 116th McKean County Fair. McKean County Fair Grounds, East Smethport. 814-887-5361 , https:// www.mckeancountyfair.net/

Aug 14. Grand Slam Parade. Downtown, Williamsport. 570-327-7700, https://www.visitlycomingcounty.com

Aug 14-19. Harford Fair. Harford Fairgrounds, New Milford. 570-434-4300, https://harfordfair.com/

Aug 16-27. Little League World Series. Little League Baseball Complex, South Williamsport. 570-3261921, www.littleleague.org/world-series/2023/llbws

Aug 17-20. Tionesta Indian Festival. Tionesta Borough Park, Tionesta. facebook.com/tionestaindianfestival

Aug 19. Eagles Mere Museum House Tour. Eagles Mere Museum, Eagles Mere. 570-525-3155, https://www.eaglesmeremuseum.com/

Aug 25. Williamsport Welcomes the World. Downtown, Williamsport. 570327-7700, https://www.visitlycomingcounty.com

Aug 26. Hyner Half Trail Race. Hyner Run State Park, North Bend. https:// www.patraildogs.com

Aug 27. High Country Arts and Crafts Fair. Clearfield County Fairgrounds , Clearfield. 814-592-4655, https://www. facebook.com/highcountryartscrafts

Southern Region

ONGOING

Through Jun 11. Sundaes on Sunday Train Ride. Colebrookdale Railroad, Boyertown. 610-367-0200, www.colebrookdalerailroad.com

JUNE

Jun 1-4. NSRA Street Rods. York Expo Center, York. 717-852-9675 x103, https://www.facebook.com/events/ 498424972430189/498425955763424/

Jun 1-4. Stony-Kiski-Conemaugh River Sojourn. Greenhouse Park, Johnstown. 814-266-4276, https://benscreekcanoeclub.com/

Jun 2-4. Johnstown PolkaFest 25th Anniversary. Peoples Natural Gas Park, Johnstown. 800-237-8590, http:// www.visitjohnstownpa.com/polkafest

Jun 2-4. World War II Weekend. MidAtlantic Air Museum, Reading. https:// www.maam.org

Jun 2. 1st Free Guided Walking Tour of the Year. Bedford County Visitors Bureau, Bedford. 814-623-1771

Jun 3. Makers Market. Brookmere Winery & Vineyard Inn, Belleville. 717935-5380, https://www.facebook.com/ makersmarketPA

Jun 8-11. Jekyll & Hyde in Concert. Gretna Playhouse, Mt. Gretna. www. gretnatheatre.org

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Filled with many hidden gems only the locals know, the So. J-Co. tour is a great way to discover Pennsylvania’s hear tland. Choose from three self-guided tour s that introduce you to the thrill of racing, camping riverside with family, and experience locally grown food and flowers.

Jun 8-24. Best Kept Secrets Tour - Berks. Business Locations, Berks County. bestkeptsecretstour.com

Jun 9-11. Serviceberry Festival. Heartwood Nursery, Inc, Felton. 717993-5230, www.heartwoodnurseryinc. com/serviceberry.htm

Jun 10. Tour de Lebanon Valley. Lebanon Valley Expo Center, Lebanon. http://tourdelebanonvalley.com

Jun 10. Spinstock Flow Arts Festival. Coleman Memorial Park, Lebanon. 717908-7356, https://www.spinstock.org

Jun 10. Hayfield Outdoor Antique Sale. Myers Antiques, Monroe Township. 570-836-1582, www.facebook. com/MyersAntiques

Jun 10-11. Annual Civil War Weekend. Old Bedford Village, Bedford. 814-623-1156, www.facebook.com/oldbedfordvillage

Jun10. Art Walk in Downtown Bedford. Gazebo, Bedford. 814-623-0048

Jun 10. Leesport Lockhouse Step Back In Time. Leesport Lock House, Leesport. 610-926-5665, www.facebook.com/people/Leesport-LockHouse-Foundation/100069705408656/

Jun 11, Jul 15, Aug 13. Museum Open House. Stanhope One-Room Schoolhouse, Pine Grove. 610-2079600, www.PGHS-StanhopeSchool.org

Jun 12-18. Explore York’s Have It Made Here Event. Throughout York County. 717-852-9675, www.yorkpa. org/events/himh-event

Jun 14-17. Sunnehanna Amateur Tournament. Sunnehanna Country Club, Johnstown. 814-242-0496, https://www.sunnehanna.org

Jun 17. West Reading Art on the Avenue. Downtown, West Reading. 610685-8854, http://visitwestreading.com

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Jun 17. 21st Annual Penn-Mar Irish Festival. The Markets at Shrewsbury, Glen Rock. 717-680-1676, https://pennmaririshfestival.com

Jun 17. Happy Together Tour. American Music Theatre, Lancaster. 800-6484102, https://amtshows.com

Jun 18. Time for Tango. Gretna Playhouse, Mt. Gretna. gretnamusic.org

Jun 22-25. Together Off-Broadway: Merman & Martin. Gretna Playhouse, Mt. Gretna. www.gretnatheatre.org

Jun 22-25. Thunder in the Valley Motorcycle Rally 25th Anniversary. Various Locations, Johnstown. 800237-8590, www.visitjohnstownpa.com/ thunder-valley

Jun 22. Rock the River. Bedford Park, Bedford. 814-623-0048

Jun 23-24. Antiques & Collectors Extravaganza. Renninger’s Antique & Farmer’s Market, Kutztown. 610-6836848, www.Renningers.net/kutztown

Jun 23-25. Fort Loudoun Market Fair. Fort Loudoun Historic Site, Fort Loudon. 717-816-0085, www.fortloudounpa.com/fort-present.html

Jun 24. Ales on the Rails Summer Bash. Northern Central Railway, New Freedom. 717-942-2370, www.northerncentralrailway.com/upcoming-events

Jun 24-26. Wild West Weekend at Old Bedford Village. Old Bedford Village, Bedford. 814-623-1156, https:// www.facebook.com/oldbedfordvillage/

Jun 25. Adamstown Antiques Extravaganza. Adamstown Antiques Capital USA, Adamstown. 717-336-217, www.antiquescapital.com

Jun 25. Brian Regan. American Music Theatre, Lancaster. 800-648-4102, https://amtshows.com

Jun 30. Let Freedom Ring Concert Embassy Theatre, Lewistown.. 717-2480321, www.lewistowncommunityband. com

Tour a Real Anthracite Coal Mine and Take a Ride on an Old-Fashioned Steam Locomotive!

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JUNE 10

Tuscarora State Park Summer Festival

JUNE 18

Tamaqua Summer fest

JULY 22

Schuylkill County Brew fest

JULY 31 - AUGUST 5

Schuylkill County Fair

For these and many more events visit www.schuylkill.org

For a FREE copy of our 2023 Schuylkill County Adventure Guide call 1-800-765-7282

JULY

Jul 1. Chamber Independence Day Fireworks. Mifflin County Industrial Development Corporation Plaza area, Lewistown. 717-248-6713, www.JRVChamber.com

Jul 1-9. Kutztown Folk Festival. Kutztown Fairgrounds, Kutztown. (610) 6831537, www.kutztownfestival.com

Jul 2. Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. American Music Theatre, Lancaster. 800-648-4102, https://AMTshows.com

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Jul 4. July4York. WellSpan Park, York. 717-801-4487, www.yorkpa.org/event/ july4york/40886

Jul 4. East Waterford 4th of July Independence Day Celebration. East Waterford Carnival Grounds, East Waterford. 717-734-0133, https://www.facebook.com/groups/335668605343866

Jul 4. Independence Day Celebration. Location, Bedford. 814-623-0048, https://downtownbedford.com/events. html

Jul 6-9. Alum Bank Fire Company Classic Weekend. Alum Bank Community Fire Company, Pleasantville. https://visitbedfordcounty.com/alumbank

Jul 7. Three Dog Night. American Music Theatre, Lancaster. 8006484102, https://AMTshows.com

Jul 8-9. Napoleonic Weekend at Old Bedford Village. Old Bedford Village, Bedford. 814-623-1156, www.facebook. com/oldbedfordvillage

Jul 9. Afternoon Garden Tea. Alexander Schaeffer House, Schaefferstown. 717-949-2244, https://hsimuseum.org/ museums

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Gift Shop • Playground • Picnic Area • Snack Bar • Nearby

Both tours are guided and last approximately 30-35 minutes each

Jul 9. Straight No Chaser: The Yacht Rock Tour. American Music Theatre, Lancaster. 8006484102, https://AMTshows.com

Jul 13-16. Gypsy: A Musical Fable. Gretna Playhouse, Mt. Gretna. https:// www.gretnatheatre.org

Jul 15. Hummelstown Criterium & Street Fair. Hummelstown Square , Hummelstown. 7176012009, https:// hummelstowncriterium.com

Jul 15. Eaglemania: The World’s Greatest Eagles Tribute Band. American Music Theatre, Lancaster. 8006484102, https://AMTshows.com

Jul 15. Iron Gall Ink Program. Stanhope One-Room Schoolhouse, Pine Grove. 610-207-9600, www.PGHS-StanhopeSchool.org

Jul 16. Gene Watson with Special Guest Wilson Fairchild. American Music Theatre, Lancaster. 8006484102, https://AMTshows.com

Jul 17-20. Young Villagers Colonial Workshop. Alexander Schaeffer House, Schaefferstown. 717-866-5242, https://hsimuseum.org/museums

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Jul 19-30. Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Lebanon Community Theatre, Stoevers Dam Park, Lebanon. 717-833-4528

Jul 19. Dine and Donate to Stanhope One-Room Schoolhouse. Friedensburg Country Restaurant, Friedensburg. 610-207-9600, www.pghs-stanhopeschool.org

Jul 20. The Docksiders: America’s Favorite Yacht Rock Band. American Music Theatre, Lancaster. 8006484102, https://AMTshows.com

Jul 20. Rock the Block. Square, Bedford . 814-623-0048 , https://downtownbedford.com/events.html

Jul 21. Boy Scout Sleepover. WellSpan Park, York. 717-801-4487, https:// yorkrevolution.com

Jul 21. The Magic of Rob Lake. American Music Theatre, Lancaster. 8006484102, https://AMTshows.com

Jul 22-29. Lebanon Area Fair. Lebanon Expo & Fairgrounds, Lebanon. 717273-3795, www.lebanonareafair.com

Jul 22. Terry Fator. American Music Theatre, Lancaster. 8006484102, https:// AMTshows.com

Jul 22. Car Cruise. Isett Museum, Huntingdon. 814-643-9600, https://isettacres.com

Jul 23. Chanticleer. Gretna Playhouse, Mt. Gretna. tps://gretnamusic.org

Jul 23. Crowder. American Music Theatre, Lancaster. 8006484102, https:// AMTshows.com

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Aug 1. Donny Osmond. American Music Theatre, Lancaster. 800-6484102, https://AMTshows.com

Aug 2. Melissa Etheridge. American Music Theatre, Lancaster. 800-648-4102, https://AMTshows.com

Jul 23-29. Bedford County Fair. Bedford County Fairgrounds, Bedford. 814623-9011, www.bedford-fair.com

Jul 26-29. Richfield Dutch Days. Basom Memorial Park, Richfield. 717-9940504, https://www.dutchdays.com

Jul 28. Lyle Lovett and His Large Band. American Music Theatre, Lancaster. 800-648-4102, https://AMTshows.com

Jul 29-30. WWII Encampment. Alexander Schaeffer House, Schaefferstown. 717-949-2244, https://hsimuseum.org/museums

Jul 29. Garrison Keiller - Prairie Home Companion 50th Anniversary. American Music Theatre, Lancaster. 800-6484102, https://amtshows.com

Jul 30. Always Loretta: The Ultimate Loretta Lynn Tribute Show. American Music Theatre, Lancaster. 800-6484102, https://AMTshows.com

Jul 31-Aug 5. Annual AAABA Tournament. Sargent’s Stadium at The Point, Johnstown. http://aaabajohnstown.org

AUGUST

Aug 1-5. Fayette Community Carnival. Lost Creek Community Park, McAlisterville. 717-363-7261, www.fayettecommunitycarnival.com

Aug 3-6. The Life and Slimes of Marc Summers. Gretna Playhouse, Mt. Gretna. www.gretnatheatre.org

Aug 3. Ted Nugent. American Music Theatre, Lancaster. 800-648-4102, https://AMTshows.com

Aug 4-5. AmeriServ Flood City Music Festival. Peoples Natural Gas Park, Johnstown. 814-539-1889, www.floodcitymusic.com

Aug 6-12. Mifflin County Youth Fair. Mifflin County Youth Park, Reedsville. 717-248-9618, www.mcyouthfair.com

Aug 6. Air Supply. American Music Theatre, Lancaster. 800-648-4102, https://AMTshows.com

Aug 10-13. Rock Run ATV Summer Blast. Rock Run Recreation Park, Patton. 814-674-6026, www.rockrunrecreation.com

Aug 11. Take 6. Gretna Playhouse, Mt. Gretna. https://gretnamusic.org

Aug 11-12. Juniata Valley Winery Anniversary Event. Juniata Valley Winery, Mifflin. 717-436-5400, www.juniatavalleywinery.com

Aug 12. American Harmony: The Lettermen & The Association. American Music Theatre, Lancaster. 800-6484102, https://AMTshows.com

Aug 12-13. Living History Weekend at Old Bedford Village. Old Bedford Village, Bedford. 814-623-1156 , www. facebook.com/oldbedfordvillage/

Aug 12. Dog Days of Summer in Downtown Bedford. Location, Bedford. 814-623-0048 , https://downtownbedford.com/events.html

Aug 18-26. Mini-Fringe Festival. DreamWrights Center for Community Arts, York. 717-848-8623, https://dreamwrights.org/2023-season/mini-fringe

Aug 18-20. Gem Miners Jubilee. Lebanon Expo & Fairgrounds, Lebanon. 301-807-9745

Aug 19-26. York Arts Week. Various Locations, York. www.yorkartsweek.com

Aug 19. Johnny Mathis. American Music Theatre, Lancaster. 800-6484102, https://AMTshows.com

Aug 19-20. Meet the Union Generals at Old Bedford Village. Old Bedford Village, Bedford. 814-623-1156 , https:// www.facebook.com/oldbedfordvillage/

Aug 20. CLA Car & Motorcycle Show. Downtown, Lebanon. 717-273-7215

Aug 20. The Righteous Brothers: Bill Medley & Bucky Heard. American Music Theatre, Lancaster. 8006484102, AMTshows.com

Aug 24-27. Get Happy: Angela Ingersoll Sings Judy Garland. Gretna Playhouse, Mt. Gretna. https://www. gretnatheatre.org

Aug 25. Grand Funk Railroad. American Music Theatre, Lancaster. 8006484102, AMTshows.com

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Aug 26. PA Cigar Box Guitar Festival. The York Emporium, York. 717-846-2866, www.facebook.com/ events/396782995899128

Aug 26. The Doo Wop Project. American Music Theatre, Lancaster. 800-6484102, https://AMTshows.com

Aug 26. 49th Car Cruise-In. Eastern Museum of Motor Racing, York Springs. 717-465-2191, https://emmr.org

Aug 27. Marshall Tucker Bank With Blackhawk. American Music Theatre, Lancaster. 800-648-4102, https://amtshows.com

SOUTHERN REGION calendar of events

Photos courtesy of Visit Lebanon Valley

Every region of Pennsylvania has a food identity. Philly has the cheesesteak. Lancaster County is known for Pennsylvania Dutch cuisine. When you visit the northeast and western parts of PA, you’ll most likely experience the Eastern European influence with foods like pierogies, haluski, and kielbasa. And, perhaps none more recognizable than Hershey’s chocolate legacy.

It was German immigrants who gave the Lebanon Valley its distinctive flavor.

Lebanon Bologna

The star of any charcuterie board, Lebanon Bologna is the food most associated with the Lebanon Valley. You can’t easily compare Lebanon Bologna to other types of bolognas you might find in your neighborhood deli. It has a smoky, rustic flavor profile that comes from time-honored recipes.

Seltzer’s Smokehouse

Meats in Palmyra has been making its bologna for over 120 years. According to Austin Wagoner, CEO and 4th generation of the Seltzer family, their process for making their Lebanon Bologna has changed very little in the last century. Seltzer’s smokemasters wood smoke the bologna in tall wooden smokehouses, creating the distinct flavor for which the Seltzer family is known.

Opera Fudge

Another treat that is a staple of Lebanon is Opera Fudge. Ironically, Opera fudge isn’t fudge at all. And why opera? Some say it was called that because it was sold at the opera during intermission. The confection has a rich, creamy, and sweet vanilla center dipped in chocolate liquor.

Wertz Candies of Lebanon is synonymous with opera fudge. Since 1931, the Wertz family has created sweet treats from their shop on Cumberland Street. They make a variety of handmade chocolate confections, caramels, and popcorn. Earlier this year, the owners of Wertz Candies decided

it was time to retire and put the business up for sale, hoping little would change. As it turns out, the new owners, Rob and Lindsay Wertz, aren’t planning on making many changes. While three generations of Wertz’s owned the business before them, they are not the fourth. Although they share the same last name, the couple is unaware of any relation to the founders.

The fact that both Seltzer’s and Wertz’s have helped define the flavor of the Lebanon Valley hasn’t escaped the head brewer at Snitz Creek Brewery, Ryan Moncarz. The brewery offers Opera Fudge Stoudt, which highlights chocolate and vanilla, while Seltzer’s Smokehaus 7 uses grains smoked in Seltzer’s smokehouses. The brewery also has a restaurant where you’ll find traditional pub fare.

Fresh From the Farm

While longtime businesses have impacted the types of flavors we identify with Lebanon, the flavor identity of the area is more rooted in the earth than anything. The fertile farmlands that blanket the countryside of the Lebanon Valley, along with the soiled hands that tend the crops and animals, ensure fresh produce, meats, and cheeses are readily available to consumers and restauranteurs.

Farm-to-table values can be ex-

perienced in restaurants throughout the area. The Timeless Café has partnered with local farms, butchers, and creameries to create a fresh and flavorful menu. The café, which serves breakfast and lunch, is a go-to for many locals who enjoy artisan food

and a welcoming atmosphere.

The Lebanon Farmers’ Market, in the heart of the city, is where you’ll find local produce, baked goods, and fresh meats every Thursday - Saturday. When the market is closed, you’re sure to find roadside stands with just a short drive to the country.

I would encourage you to get lost. Most of us have access to GPS, so go for a drive along the country roads of this fertile area. Stop, shop, and dine in the small towns of Mount Gretna, Annville, Myerstown, and Schaefferstown.

The heritage of the people who migrated from Germany comes through in the farmers’ hard work, the creative, entrepreneurial spirit, and the rich flavors of the Lebanon Valley.

For links to businesses mentioned about visit whereandwhen.com/Taste -of-the-Lebanon-Valley.

For accommodations and other dining experiences in the area, check out visitlebanonvalley.com

Eastern Region

Please consult event website before attending to confirm that event has not been canceled or postponed.

ONGOING

Through Jul 2. The Clay Studio presents “Small Favors 2023” The Clay Studio, Philadelphia. (215) 925-3453, https://www.theclaystudio.org/exhibitions/small-favors-2023

Through Jul 23. Museum For Art In Wood Presents “The Mashrabiya Project” Museum For Art In Wood, Philadelphia. 215-923-8000, https://museumforartinwood.org/exhibition/themashrabiya-project

Through Jul 30. Mid-Century To Manga: The Modern Japanese Print In America. Michener Art Museum, Doylestown. https://www.michenerartmuseum.org/mam_exhibitions/midcentury-to-manga-the-modern-japanese-print-in-america

Through Aug 27. Disney100: The Exhibition At The Franklin Institute. The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia. www.fi.edu/disney100-the-exhibition

Through Sep 24. Festival of Fountains. Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square. https://longwoodgardens.org/ gardens/our-seasons/festival-fountains

Through Sep 29. Lehigh Gorge Scenic Train Excursions. Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway, Jim Thorpe. www.lgsry. com/regular-schedule

Through Sep 30. Early Morning Bird Tour. John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove, Audubon. 610-666-5593, https://pa.audubon.org

Through Sep 30. Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest. Delaware River Waterfront, Philadelphia. https://www. delawareriverwaterfront.com/places/ blue-cross-riverrink-summerfest

Through Sep 30. Spruce Street Harbor Park Spruce Street Harbor Park, Philadelphia. https://www.delawareriverwaterfront.com/places/spruce-streetharbor-park

Through Oct 8. Rising Sun: Artists In An Uncertain America. Pennsylvania Academy Of The Fine Arts, Philadelphia. www.pafa.org/museum/exhibitions/rising-sun-artists-uncertain-america

Through Oct 8. Whitewater Dam Release. Pocono Whitewater, Jim Thorpe. www.poconowhitewater.com/ lehigh-gorge-dam-release

Through Oct 14. Big Day Out. Pocono Whitewater, Jim Thorpe. https:// poconobiking.com/specialty-trips/bigday-out

Through Nov 12. Bike Train. Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway, Jim Thorpe. 570325-8430, https://poconobiking.com/ specialty-trips/bike-train

Through Nov 26. Black Founders: The Forten Family Of Philadelphia Museum of the American Revolution, Philadelphia. www.amrevmuseum.org/ exhibits/black-founders-the-fortenfamily-of-philadelphia

Through Apr 26, 2025. At the Water’s Edge: Working and living along the Delaware River. Independence Seaport Museum, Philadelphia. 215413-8655, www.phillyseaport.org

May 16-21, May 24-28, May31-Jun 4. Chicken & Biscuits. Bristol Riverside Theatre, Bristol. 215-785-0100, http:// www.brtstage.org/shows/chicken-andbiscuits/

May 25 - Jun 4. Devon Horse Show & Country Fair. Devon Show Grounds, Devon. https://www.devonhorseshow. net

May 27-Sep 4. Joseph Stella: Visionary Nature. Brandywine River Museum of Art, Chadds Ford. 610-388-2700, https://www.brandywine.org

May 28-Jun 4. Philadelphia Latino Film Festival. Locations In Philadelphia, Philadelphia. www.phlaff.org

JUNE

Jun 1-4. Lackawanna County Heritage Fair. Montage Mountain Resorts, Scranton. http://lackawannacountyheritagefairs.com

Jun 3. Lansdale Day 2023 Downtown, Lansdale. 267-498-5060

Jun 3. Ales & Petals/Cars & Motorcycles of England Car Show. Hope Lodge, Fort Washington. www.historichopelodge.org/new-events

Jun 3. Strawberry Full Moon Float. Susquehanna Kayak & Canoe Rental, Falls. www.facebook.com/ events/959942782081943

Jun 9-10. Edwardsville Pierogi Festival. John Hopkins Memorial Park , Edwardsville. 570-239-9594, https://edwpierogi.com

Jun 9-11. Milford Music Festival. Throughout, Milford. 570-832-1381, https://milfordpa.us/event/milford-music-festival-2023

Jun 10. Arts and Crafts Fair. Bingham Park, Hawley. 570-226-3191

Jun 16-17. Ambler Arts & Music Festival. Downtown, Ambler. https://amblerfest.org

Jun 16-18. Chester County Balloon Festival. Willowdale at Steeplechase, Kennett Square. 445-895-2138, https:// CCballoonfest.com

Jun 17-23. 25th Annual Schuylkill River Sojourn. Schuylkill River Greenways, Pottstown. 484-945-0200, https:// schuylkillriver.org/programs-projects/ schuylkill-river-sojourn

JULY

Jun 17. Juneteenth Freedom Festival. Courthouse Square, Stroudsburg. 570-420-2808, https://shermantheater. com/juneteenth-freedom-festival

Jun 17. Honesdale Roots & Rhythm Music & Arts Festival. Throughout, Honesdale. https://honesdalerootsandrhythm.com

Jun 17-18. 32nd Annual Great Tastes of Pennsylvania Wine and Food Festival. Split Rock Resort, Lake Harmony. https://splitrockhotel.com/events/ winefest/2023

Jun 24-Nov 5. The Social & Medical World of Dr. Jonathan Potts. Pottsgrove Manor, Pottstown. 610-326-4014, www.montcopa.org/930/PottsgroveManor

Jun 29-Jul 2. The Peach Music Festival. Montage Mountain, Scranton. https://thepeachmusicfestival.com

Jun 30-Sep 3. Harmony in the Woods Concert Season Summer 2023. Harmony In the Woods, Hawley. 570-4708798, www.harmonyinthewoods.org/ upcoming-events

Jul 1-Aug 12. Wildflower Music Festival. Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary, Honesdale. 570-253-5500, https:// dorflinger.org/wildflower-music-festival

Jul 2-3. Philly Balloon & Music Festival. Ludwig’s Corner, Glenmoore. 610679-8865, phillyballoonfest.com

Jul 4. Fireworks Over Lake Wallenpaupack. Lake Wallenpaupack, Hawley. 570-226-3191

Jul 6-8. Briggs Farm Blues Festival. Briggs Farm, Nescopeck. 570-379-3342, https://www.briggsfarm.com

Jul 8. Latin Fusion Fest. Courthouse Square, Stroudsburg. 570-420-2808, https://shermantheater.com/latin-fusion-fest

Jul 10-14. Peter Wentz Farmstead’s Colonial Camp 2023. Peter Wentz Farmstead, Lansdale. 610-584-5104, https://pwfcolonialcamp2023.eventbrite.com

Jul 14-16. Blobfest. The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville. 610-917-1228, www. thecolonialtheatre.com/blobfest

Jul 22-23, 29-30. Honey & Blueberry Festival. Equestrian House , Mount Pocono. https://www.equestrianhousepa.com/honey-blueberry-festival

AUGUST

Aug 4-12. 161st Annual Wayne County Fair. Wayne County Fairgrounds, Honesdale. 570-253-5486, https://waynecountyfair.com

Aug 4-13. Sunflower Festival. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Yenser’s Tree Farm, Lehighton. https://www.yenserstreefarm.com/

Aug 7-12. Carbon County Fair. Carbon County Fairgrounds, Palmerton. http://www.carboncountyfair.com

Aug 11-12. Marion Lorne: Bewitched, Befuddled and Bewildered. Pittston City Slope Amphitheater, Pittston. https://www.facebook.com/ profile.php?id=100064837622308

Aug 19-20. Electric City Classic. Downtown, Scranton. 570-963-5901, https://electriccityclassic.org

Aug 20-26. 101st West End Fair. West End Fairgrounds, Gilbert. 610681-4293, www.thewestendfair.com

Aug 25-Sep 3. Greene Dreher Sterling Fair. Greene Dreher Sterling Fair, Newfoundland. 570-676-4047, https:// gdsfair.org

Aug 26-27. Wally Lake Fest. Lake Wallenpaupack & downtown Hawley, Hawley. 570-226-2141, www.facebook. com/wallylakefest

Aug 26-27. Pocono State Craft Festival. Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, Stroudsburg. 570-992-6161, www.poconocrafts.com

A Garden of Delights is Waiting to be Experienced

BY MORGAN CHRISTOPHER

When I feel the need to put down my phone and my scheduler and let the pressures of the world go away, there is nothing like a stroll through a beautiful garden to reconnect with all that truly matters to me. The great poet Mary Oliver sums it up by reminding us to "visit the garden where the scarlet trumpets are opening their bodies for the hummingbirds who are drinking the sweetness. ... Soon you will notice how stones shine underfoot. Eventually, tides will be the only calendar you believe in." To discover the beauty and serenity

on a visit to

that nature offers, plan a visit to southeastern Pennsylvania this summer to discover the sumptuous delight of time spent strolling beautiful Chanticleer Garden in Wayne, Delaware County.

The pastoral gardens on the grounds of the Rosengarten family estate have been open to the public since

Photo by R. Kennedy for Visit Philadelphia™

Chanticleer Garden in Wayne, PA

1998. Chanticleer horticulturists, who developed the property since the passing of Adolph Rosengarten, Jr. created the unique settings that visitors enjoy today. Within a half-hour drive of Center City Philadelphia, these well-maintained gardens have delighted visitors worldwide.

Reviews in the Financial Times in London contend the garden is "designed to perfection," while Garden Design magazine has named Chanticleer "America's most inspiring garden." Gardening fans and nature lovers will not want to miss an opportunity to experience this fantastic attraction.

The Chanticleer Foundation, which owns the 50 acres where the gardens are laid, offers 35 acres as a public attraction where a series of themed gardens cel-

Images courtesy of Chanticleer

Top: Lush, hanging baskets brimming with warm colored owers include Petunia [Easy Wave® Violet] on the Chanticleer Terrace. LR

Center: Water tumbles from one of the many falls in the Pond Garden, with Rosa 'Veilchenblau', a rambler, spilling over the rocks. LR

Bottom: Golden clumps of Japanese forest grass (Hakonechloa macra 'All Gold') light up the path along the creek in the Asian Woods. LR

Photo by J. Fusco for VISIT

ebrate a wide variety of plants and styles. The entire garden path runs almost a mile, allowing easy access to the different sections, each highlighting themed presentations. The Gravel Garden, Tennis Court, Ruin, and Pond Garden are filled with a wide variety of hardy perennials cultivated by Chanticleer's team of staff horticulturists.

The Ruin is a visually striking garden area curated on the foundations of the home built in 1925 by Adolph Jr. and Janet Rosengarten. Dramatically offering the air of a historic stone ruin, the garden features three separate areas – a Great Hall with a water table feature, a Library where ornamental stone books are displayed, and a Pool Room featuring marble faces. A sculpture depicting large acorns created by Marcia Donahue offers a whimsical welcome to the Ruin for guests approaching from the adjacent meadow.

Other areas of note that visitors will want to explore on a visit to Chanticleer include an elevated walkway that offers excellent views of the garden below as you leave Chanticleer House. The Serpentine are curved beds of junipers, irises, and silver-leafed willows reminiscent of classic European gardens that are complemented each year with plants like barley and artichoke to illustrate the abundant beauty of agricultural plants. The Bulb Meadow (offering seasonal favorites like tulips and daffodils in spring and irises and colchicums in late summer and fall), Asian Woods (featuring a variety of Asian selections as well as honeysuckles, hydrangea, and bamboo), and the

Pond Garden feature a wide variety of beautiful plants and landscapes for viewing. Bell's Garden, filled with flora and blooms of North American forests, the Vegetable Garden, and a Cutting Garden are also popular displays a visitor will want to enjoy as part of a visit to Chanticleer.

For those who prefer an in-depth experience, guided tours are available. House and Garden Tours are offered every Friday and Saturday at 11 a.m. The Garden Highlights Tour is held every Wednesday and Saturday at 2 p.m. Both tours provide opportunities to learn about the gardens from experienced guides who share the history and design details with guests.

In addition to the magnificent gardens, visitors interested in gardening, or the arts will want to check out some of the educational classes and workshops held throughout the season at Chanticleer. Classes in various topics like deer-resistant gardening, fall planting, and organic vegetable gardening are just some of the programs visitors can register for to hone their skills and develop their green thumbs.

Chanticleer's address is 786 Church Rd., Wayne, PA 19087. When planning a visit, check out www.chanticleergarden.org to learn about garden policies on parking, photography and other topics. The general operating hours are Wednesdays through Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For parking reservation information or other details, call the main number at 610-687-4163.

A pipevine (Aristolochia macrophylla) clambers up the side of the fallen tree bridge in Bell’s Woodland. CF

Images courtesy of Chanticleer

Top: A weeping blue Atlas cedar (Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca Pendula') is a majestic presence at the entrance to the Vegetable Garden. CF

Center: A stand of Japanese forest grass (Hakonechloa macra) so ens the scene in the Ruin Garden. CF

Right: Rising above a sea of feather grass (Nassella tenuissima), a beaked yucca (Yucca rostrata) prepares to bloom in the Gravel Garden.CF

events

Western Region

Please consult event website before attending to confirm that event has not been canceled or postponed.

ONGOING

Through Aug 11. The Nicole & Harry Martin Spring Show. Erie Art Museum - Main Galleries, Erie. 814-459-5477, www.erieartmuseum.org

JUNE

Jun 2-4. Annual Historic Canal Days Festival. Canal Park, Saltsburg. www. facebook.com/saltsburgcanaldays

Jun 3. Family Nature Palooza 2023. Blue Spruce Park, Indiana. 724 463-8200 ext. 8

Jun 3. Quota 5k - Running for the Gold - Hoodlebug Trail. Departs, Indiana. 724 463-8200 ext. 8, www.facebook.com/quotaofindiana5k

Jun 3-4. Mason-Dixon GNCC. Mathews Farm, Mt Morris. 304-2840084, https://gnccracing.com/event/ mason-dixon

Jun 3. Dayton Golden Days. Thomas Hindman Marshall House, Dayton. https://daytonpa.org/calendar.html

Jun 8, Jul 13, Aug 10. Mingle on Market. Leechburg Farmers’ Market, Leechburg.

Jun 8 & 22; Jul 13; Aug 24. Leechburg Farmers’ Market & Mingle On Market. Leechburg Area Community Association, Leechburg. www.facebook. com/people/Leechburg-Area-Community-Association/100064661350823/

Jun 9, Jul 14, Aug 11. Second Friday Car Cruises. Thistlethwaite Vineyards, Jefferson. 724-883-3372, thistlegrape.com

Jun 9-10. Tour de Donut. Westminster College Memorial Field House, New Wilmington. https://nwtourdedonut.com

Jun 10-11. Indiana County Summer Showcase Tournament (ICSST). Locations , Indiana. 724 349-2520 , https:// pafastpitch.usssa.com/event/indianacounty-summer-showcase-2/

Jun 10. Pick-A-Dilly Herb Faire. Dillweed Bed & Breakfast, Dilltown. 814-446-6465, www.facebook.com/dillweedinc

Jun 10. Greene County Mega Pull. Greene County Fairgrounds, Waynesburg. 724-627-9160, https://greenecountyfair.org/mega-pull

Jun 10. Arts on the Allegheny: Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder. Kittanning Riverfront Park, John P. Murtha Ampitheater, Kittanning. http://artsontheallegheny.org

Jun 10. Strawberry Saturday. Shops, Smicksburg. 814-257-8696, www. smicksburg.net/events

Jun 10. Arts On The Allegheny: Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder. Kittanning Riverfront Park, John P. Murtha Ampitheater, Kittaning. http://artsontheallegheny.org

Jun 10. Guided Tour Of Petroleum Centre. Oil Creek & Titusvill Railroad Perry Street Station, Titusville. 814-6761733, https://octrr.org

Jun 10. 2023 Season Opening Day. Oil Creek & Titusvill Railroad Perry Street Station, Titusville. 814-676-1733, https://octrr.org

Jun 10. Wildcatter Day. Historic Pithole City, Pleasantville. 814-827-2797, www.drakewell.org

Jun 10. The Essence Of Spring With Transcendence, All Professional Choral Ensemble. Saint Peter Cathedral, Erie. 217-520-1888, https://stpetercathedral.com/transcendence

Jun 11; Jul 9; Aug 13. Second Sunday Social. Freeport Event Center, Freeport. freeporteventcenter.com

Jun 13-17. Ford City Family FunFest. Ford City Memorial Park, Ford City. 717763-3974, www.facebook.com/PathwayOfLightsFC

Jun 15-17. Armstrong Community Theater: The Big Bad Musical. Casino Theatre, Vandegrift. 724-297-3228, www.armstrongcommunitytheater.org

Jun 16, Aug 11. The Downtown Market. Rosebud Lot, Kittanning. www.facebook.com/events/ 2124219321122480/2124219334455812

Jun 16-18. Rhapsody In Gershwin. ACTS Regional Performing Arts Center, Sharon. 724-815-4388, http://www.actsharpsville.org

Jun 16; Jul 14; Aug 18. Summer Concert Series. Beaver Station Cultural & Event Center, Beaver. 724-987-8060, https://beaverstation.org/product-category/signature-events

Jun 17. Ethnic Food & Music Festival. S&T Bank Arena, Indiana.

Jun 17. High Point National. High Point Raceway, Mt Morris. 304-2840084, https://tickets.thisismoto. com/2023-high-point-national

Jun 17. Prominent People Of Apollo. Drake Log Cabin, Apollo. 724-4782899, apollopahistory.com/events

Jun 17. Cruise-In for Veterans. Brooks-Crago American Legion Post 816, Rices Landing. 724-592-6538, https://visitgreene.org/event/cruise-infor-veterans

Jun 17. Murder Mystery Dinner: Maritime Mayhem “Dead Man Floating” Oil Creek & Titusvill Railroad Perry Street Station, Titusville. octrr.org

Jun 17-18. Westmoreland County Air Show. Arnold Palmer Regional Airport, Latrobe. palmerairport.com/airshow/Sat

Jun 18. Father’s Day Special. Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad Perry Street Station, Titusville. 814-676-1733, https://octrr.org

Jun 18. 50th Anniversary Insider Tour of the Meadowcroft Rockshelter. Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village, Avella. (724) 587-3412, https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/ visit/meadowcroft/

Jun 19-23. Junior Drama Camp. Freeport Theatre Festival, Leechburg. 724-295-1934, https://www.facebook. com/freeporttheatrefestival

Jun 19-24. Worthington West-Franklin VFD 2023 Carnival. Worthington West-Franklin Volunteer Fire Department, Worthington. https://www.facebook.com/WWFVFD/

Jun 22-24. Cookport Antique Machinery Summer Show. Cookport Fairgrounds, Cookport. https://www. cookportantiquemachineryshow.org

Jun 24-25. Western PA State Championship. Locations , Indiana County. https://pafastpitch.usssa.com/event/ western-pa-state-championships

Welcome to Beaver County

where the air is fresh and the scenery is breathtaking. Our bed and breakfasts are the perfect place to relax and unwind after a day of exploring.

During your stay, you'll wake up to a delicious breakfast made with locally-sourced ingredients. Take a short drive to one of the many restaurants, boutiques, nearby parks, nature trails, and other attractions. In the evenings, cozy up by the fireplace or relax on

Felicity Farms B&B 2075 Dutch Ridge Rd. Beaver, PA 15009 felicityfarms.com

Chapel Valley Estate B&B 297 Chapel Drive Ellwood City, PA 16117 chapelvalleyestate.com

Your entire family will enjoy a 3-hour round-trip “through the valley that changed the world.”

Only operating Railway Post Office car in the USA.

Ride in Coach or First Class. During your ride, be sure to visit our open air Gondola car for a great view of Oil Creek State Park! Check out our website or visit us on Facebook for schedule. www.octrr.org • 814.676.1733

409 S Perry St, Titusville PA 16354

Jun 24. Armstrong Trails and Tunes. Armstrong Trails, Kiski Junction, Schenley. 724-822-7176, https://armstrongtrails.org

Jun 24. Relay For Life Of Armstrong County. Ford City Memorial Park, Ford City. 412-643-4160, https://secure. acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/ RFLCY23NER?pg=entry&fr_id=104168

Jun 25. John Corbly Descendants

Reunion. John Corbly Baptist Church, Garards Fort. http://johncorblydescendants.org

Jun 30-Jul 2. Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, Food & Entertainment Festival . Ewing Park, Ellwood City. https:// ellwood-city-festival.net

Jun 30, Jul 14, Aug 25. Wine Tasting Train Ride. Oil Creek & Titusvill Railroad Perry Street Station, Titusville. 814-676-1733, https://octrr.org

JULY

Jul 1. Celebration in the Park. Ford City Memorial Park, Ford City. https://www.facebook.com/ events/497121679109315

Jul 1 - Aug 27. Summer Train Rides. Oil Creek & Titusvill Railroad Perry Street Station, Titusville. 814-676-1733, https://octrr.org/regular-season

Jul 2. Veterans / Military Special Discount Train Ride. Oil Creek & Titusvill Railroad Perry Street Station, Titusville. 814-676-1733, https://octrr.org

Jul 4. Star Spangled Celebration. Mack Park Fairgrounds, Indiana. www. starspangledcelebration.com

Jul 4. 4th of July Celebration. Lions Club Community Park, Waynesburg. www.waynesburglionsclub.org

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Annual Antiques & Collectibles Sale

Duncan Miller Glass Museum

Jul 8. Beatlemania. New Wilming ton Borough Park Amphitheater, New Wilmington. www.livenewwilmington. com/community/calendar

Jul 8. 48th Annual Antiques & Collectible Sale. Washington County Fairgrounds, Washington . 724-678-6627, https://duncan-miller.org/

Jul 9. Benjamin Franklin Program. Apollo Area Historical Society, Apollo. https://apollopahistory.com/events

Jul 15. Mid-Summer Points PullCookport Antique Machinery Show. Cookport Fairgrounds, Cookport. www. cookportantiquemachineryshow.org

Jul 7-8. Fort Armstrong Championship Rodeo. Crooked Creek Horse Park, Ford City. 724-859-5572, http:// fortarmstrongrodeo.com

Jul 7-9. Slovenefest. SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley. 724-336-5180, www.slovenefest.com/

Jul 7-9, 14-16, 21-23. Freeport Theatre Festival: Spirit Of The Revolution. Freeport Theatre Festival, Leechburg. 724-295-1934, www.facebook. com/freeporttheatrefestival

Jul 15. Roaring Run Race to the Moon 5K . Roaring Run Trail, Apollo. http://www.roaringrunapollo.org/

Jul 15. Downtown Kittanning Wine Walk. Downtown, Kittanning. www.facebook.com/events/893632261822579

Jul 15. Freedom Car Show. Waynesburg VFW Post 4793, Waynesburg. 304-279-2035, https://visitgreene.org/ event/freedom-car-show

Jul 15. Braddock Trail Chapter, DAR Annual Basket Bazaar. Kecksburg VFD

Hall,

Jul 15. Armstrong County USACE Community Safety Day. Crooked Creek Lake, Ford City. 724-763-3161, www.facebook.com/CrookedCreekLake

Jul 18-22. Jacktown Fair. Jacktown Fairgrounds, Wind Ridge. www.jacktownfair.org

Jul 20. Taste & Tour Downtown Indiana. Throughout Indiana. 724-388-9540

Jul 20-22. Shannock Valley Community Festival. Shannock Valley Park, Rural Valley. www.svcfestival.com

Jul 21. Indiana County Day, Christmas in July - Idlewild. Idlewild and Soak Zone, Ligonier. 724-463-7505, https://www.idlewild.com

Jul 21-23. Armstrong Community Theater: Godspell. Casino Theatre, Vandegrift. 724-297-3228, www.armstrongcommunitytheater.org

Jul 21-23. Summer Throwdown. Mines and Meadows ATV/RV Resort, Wampum. 724-535-6026, https://www. minesandmeadows.com/events.html

Jul 22. The Ice Plant’s Annual Car Show. The Ice Plant Restaurant, Greensboro. 724-998-8242, www.iceplantrestaurant.com

Jul 22; Aug 19. Murder Mystery Dinner: Maui Mayhem: Hula Survive The Poi-fect Murder? Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad Perry Street Station, Titusville. 814-676-1733, https://octrr.org

Jul 23. Hawaiian Train. Oil Creek & Titusvill Railroad Perry Street Station, Titusville. 814-676-1733, https://octrr.org

Jul 25-29. Freeport International Baseball Invitational. James E. Swartz Sr. Memorial Field, Freeport,. www.freeportinternationals.com

Jul 29. Rain Day Festival. College Park & Monument Parks, Waynesburg. 724-627-8111, raindayfestival.com

Jul 29, Aug 26. Guided Tour Of Petroleum Centre. Oil Creek & Titusvill Railroad Perry Street Station, Titusville. 814-676-1733, https://octrr.org

Jul 29-30. Hermitage Arts Festival. Rodney White Olympic Park, Hermitage. 724-981-0800

Jul 30. Run with the Deer Flies 25K & 15K . Seph Mack Boy Scout Camp, Penn Run. 724 422-5323, https://www. indianaroadrunners.com

Aug 5. Peachy Saturday. Throughout, Smicksburg. 814-257-8696, https:// www.visitsmicksburg.com

Aug 5. Life Rocks Festival. Freedom Church, Indiana. 724 463-3280, www. facebook.com/indianacob

Aug 5. Greensboro-Monongahela Twp VFD Car Show. Greensboro/ Monongahela Twp Volunteer Fire Dept, Greensboro. https://visitgreene.org/ event/gmtvfd-car-show

Aug 5. 8th Annual Brews, Bikes & Bands. Mercer Courthouse Square, Mercer. www.visitmercercountypa.com/ event-calendar

Aug 6-12. Greene County Fair. Greene County Fairgrounds, Waynesburg. 724-627-9160, https://greenecountyfair.org

Aug 8-12. Jefferson Township Fair. Jefferson Township Fairgrounds, Mercer. 724-734-1791, https://www.visitmercercountypa.com/event-calendar

Aug 11-27. Freeport Theatre Festival: Baboon. Freeport Theatre Festival, Leechburg. 724-295-1934, www. facebook.com/freeporttheatrefestival

Aug 12. Run for the Trail 7k Run & 2-Mile Fun Run/Walk. Ghost Town Trail - Dilltown Access, Dilltown. 724 8405961, www.indianaroadrunners.com

Aug 3-6. Fort Armstrong Folk Festival. Kittanning Riverfront Park, Kittanning. https://armstrongfestival.com

Aug 12. Knotweed Festival. Downtown, Blairsville. www.blairsville-pa.net

Aug 12. Speeder Rides. Oil Creek & Titusvill Railroad Perry Street Station, Titusville. 814-676-1733, https://octrr.org

Aug 14-19. Dayton Fair. Dayton Fairgrounds, Dayton. https://daytonfair.org

Aug 14-19. The Lawrence County Fair. Lawrence County Fair Grounds, New Castle. 724-654-7745, www.lawrencecountyfair.com

Aug 17-20. Bloomfield Little Italy Days. Streets & Sidewalks of Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh. http://littleitalydays.com

Aug 18-20. GAMMA Pickleball Classic. David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh. www.gammasports. com/gamma-classic

Aug 18-20. Kittanning Boat Races: Riverbration. Kittanning Riverfront Park, Kittanning. 724-224-3400, www. facebook.com/kittanningboatraces

Aug 19-20. Aviation Days. Greene County Airport, Waynesburg. https:// www.soarofgreenecounty.org

Aug 19-26. PA Bituminous King Coal Show. Carmichaels & Cumberland Twp. Vol. Fire Co., Carmichaels. https:// visitgreene.org/event/king-coal-show

Aug 20. Drake Well Marathon & 1/2. Drake Well Museum and Park, Titusville. 814-827-2797, www.drakewell.org

Aug 25-27. Butler Italian Festival. Streets & Sidewalks of Main Street in Downtown, Butler. http://butleritalianfestival.com

Aug 26. Baker Trail UltraChallenge. Baker Trail, Natrona Heights. 412475-8881, www.rachelcarsontrails.org/ events/ultrachallenge

Aug 26. Murder Mystery Dinner: Master Angler Mayhem Murder Takes the Bait. Oil Creek & Titusvill Railroad Perry Street Station, Titusville. 814-676-1733, https://octrr.org

Aug 26. Drake Day. Drake Well Museum and Park, Titusville. 814-827-2797, https://www.drakewell.org

By Wendy Royal

It says a lot about a community when a whole town comes together to celebrate the end of the school year. With kids already rejoicing as they start summer break, the Ford City Renaissance Community Partnership (FCRCP) has planned a five-day festival for youths and adults.

The Ford City School’s Out Family FunFest will be held Tuesday, June 13, through Saturday, June 17. The event will be held on Third Ave. and Joseph Cippel Way (and beyond) in Ford City, Armstrong County. Visitors to the small riverfront town will receive a generous portion of the local flavor during the event. There are activities each day from 5-10 p.m., except

on Saturday when the FunFest opens at 4 p.m. and closes after the fireworks around 10:15 p.m.

Attendees can expect great food, carnival games, face painting, a caricature artist, and popular character appearances throughout the festival. The event also features an impressive midway produced by C&L Shows, with amusement rides and games running daily from 6-10 p.m., with extended Saturday hours. In addition to the midway, there will be special activities for children every day, including a children’s Pet Parade on Thursday.

The Ford City Family FunFest is not just for kids; adults can take in a concert each night at 7 p.m. Bands, including regional favorite

Steeltown, will perform each night on the main stage at Third Ave. and 10th St. From rock and country to dance hits and pop, expect great music every evening. Other shows, including an interactive reptile show with Iceman Reptiles, will entertain festivalgoers of all ages.

Saturday is packed with fun activities, including a car show at 4 p.m., a children’s decorated bicycle parade, and one of the festival’s highlights, the Kids’ Bicycle & Cool Toys Giveaway. Youngsters up to age 14 may enter to win one of the dozens of bikes, scooters, skateboards, and toys. The drawing will

be at 7 p.m. During the 2022 Funfest, 45 children went home with a fantastic prize thanks to local businesses. The effort is part of the mission of Ford City Renaissance Community Partnership – putting smiles on the faces of youngsters and providing opportunities for

The Pet Parade at is a fun way for youngsters to show off their pets.

Andy Davis brought his modern take on Country music to FunFest in 2022.

them to get some physical activity outdoors. The festival culminates with a fantastic firework display at 10:15 p.m.

While in Ford City, explore the outdoors at Crooked Creek State

Park’s extensive hiking and biking trails. While visiting the park, put your kayak in at the Crooked Creek Spillway for a relaxing trip down the creek. Workhorse Transport & Outfitters, located just 5 minutes south of Ford City, can help you navigate your journey, rent kayaks, and arrange a shuttle back to start at the end of your voyage. Visit https://workhorseoutfitters. com for more information.

Located less than an hour’s drive from Ford City, a side trip to the Pittsburgh Zoo or the steel city’s world-class museums can easily be part of your getaway.

Photo by Forever Whimsy Photography

Where to stay:

While several hotels are nearby, the Inn at Lenape Heights Event Center & Golf Resort is my recommendation for your stay.

Location: 950 Golf Course Rd., Ford City, PA 16226 | 724-7632201 | www.lenapegolfresort.com

Ideal for couples and families, the Inn at Lenape Heights has spacious, well-appointed rooms, a complimentary breakfast, a fitness

center, and an onsite restaurant. In addition to the well-groomed 18-hole golf course, the property has a two-mile nature trail and a private picnic area for guests. This modern boutique hotel will make a great home base for your visit.

For more information on accommodations and things to do in Armstrong County visit armstrongcounty.com

Except where noted, photos are courtesy of Ford City Renaissance Community Partnership, Inc.

Top right: The Kids’ Bicycle & Cool Toys Giveaway is open to children up to age 14. Bottom Right: Happy prize winner from last year’s event.