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Wed 21st Aug to Sun 25th Aug | Rally in the Valley, Olean Rally in the Valley roars with the thunderous sound of engines as thousands and thousands of people - and their bikes - fill downtown Olean and Bradner Stadium. For more information call: 716-372-4433 www.oleanny.com Bradner Stadium, 239 N. Union St., Olean, NY 14760 |   |
Sat 24th Aug | Big Band Jazz Night at Gateway Lodge, PA Join us for an unforgettable summer night of dancing and live jazz music by Zeller Jazz Lite. Package includes a single night in a Luxury Suite, a heavy hors d’oeuvres buffet, live music and dancing in the Great Room until 11pm. Campfires that evening too! $199 per couple for Friday night, add on Thursday night for $100 more! For more information call: 814-744-8017 www. gatewaylodge.com Gateway Lodge, 14870 Route 36, Cooksburg, PA 16217 | |
Sat 24th Aug | Canoe and Kayak fund raiser in the ANF Sponsored by Youngsville Rec. Committee For more information please call Scott Nelson (814) 563-9777 Buckaloons Boat Launch in the Allegheny National Forest | |
Sat 24th Aug 10:00 am to Sun 25th Aug 5:00 pm | Crook Farm Country Fair in Bradford Craft and old time music festival with many vendors For more information call: 814-362-3906 www.bradfordlandmark.org Crook Farm, Seaward Ave., Bradford, PA 16701 | |
Sat 24th Aug 12:00 pm 4:00 pm | Summer Bounty ~ Flowers, Edibles, and Balms, Pfeiffer Nature Center, Portville, NY The golden August fields produce a wonderful array of flowers and usable bounty for the home. Learn how to identify the amazing variety of summer flowers, help collect herbal specimens, turn your collection into wild edible foods, insect repellant, and natural balms for you to enjoy. For more information call: 716-933-0187 www.pfeiffernaturecenter.org Pfeiffer Nature Center, 14 S. Main Street, Portville, NY 14770 | |
Sun 25th Aug | Bass Fishing Tournament in the ANF Sponsored by Morann Bass Club For more information please contact Dan Gallo, (814) 552-8500 Elijah Run Boat Launch in the Allegheny National Forest | |
Tue 27th Aug 7:00 pm 8:00 pm | Donald J. Comes - Natural Resources Learning Center Community Partner Event, Smethport, PA Refreshments & hors d’oeuvres (Free) Come learn about and support the Natural Resources Learning Center And invest in the education of youth and adults in our region. Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at 7:00 PM. Must RSVP by August 23, 2013 887-5613 or McKeanExt@psu.ed Courtyard Restaurant, 505 West Main Street, Smethport, PA | |
Thu 29th Aug 6:00 pm 7:30 pm | Summer Concert, Port Allegany, PA Bring your families and friends for a casual summer evening of warm breezes and great music for all ages. . Each week a diverse musical performance will entertain you at the Gazebo until dusk. Jazz, country, folk, golden oldies, acoustic and big band swing are some of the performers on the calendar schedule. Bring your favorite lawn chairs or a big blanket to spread out on the grass. There will be food and refreshments for purchase. For more information call: 814 -642-9308 www.townsquareconcerts.com Town Square Gazebo, Main Street, Port Allegany, PA 16743 | |
Fri 30th Aug | Wine Down Friday, Kane PA WINE DOWN FRIDAY WITH XIII ROCKOUSTIC Friday, August 30 ~ 7pm-10pm In the Wine Lounge It's our End of Summer Wine Down! XIII will be rockin' the Wine Lounge acoustic style! Come party with Rick, Dan, Ben & John on one of the last nights in August! For more information call 814-837-7566 info@flickerwood.com www.flickerwood.com Flickerwood Wine Cellars, 309 Flickerwood Road, Kane PA 16735 | |
Fri 30th Aug | Drag Races, Rew Enjoy Drag Races on Saturday 6 pm in the camping area. For more information call: 814-465-9979 www.majestictrails.com Majestic Kamp and Lost Trails, Route 46, Rew, PA 16744 | |
Sat 31st Aug to Sun 1st Sep | Bed and Brew Weekend, Cooksburg, PA Our package kicks off with a beer reception on Friday night and music around the campfire. Saturday, Breakfast for two, relaxing massage at our spa, five-course beer tasting dinner, live music 814-744-8017 Gateway Lodge, Rt.36, Cooksburg, PA, 16217 | |
Fri 6th Sep | WINE DOWN FRIDAY, KANE PA Friday, September 6 ~ 7pm-10pm In the Wine Lounge The kids are back in school and it's time for the adults to have a little fun! Come party in the Wine Lounge with Ron, Kurt, Todd & Joel at our first Wine Down in September! No cover, ID required. Flickerwood Wine Cellars, 309Flickerwood Road, Kane PA 16735 | |
Fri 6th Sep | Wild Teas Please, Benezette, PA Did you know that there are numerous plants right under your nose that can be eaten or brewed into tea? Join the naturalist as we try a sample of sweet fern tea and learn all about the various fauna that can be used and how to identify it. (This program is at 3:00 p.m. in the Discovery Room). Elk Country Visitors Center, 134 Homestead Drive, Benezette, PA, 15821 | |
Fri 6th Sep | Pumpkin Fest, Bradford, PA Hay Rides, Pony Rides, Game Booths, Face Painting, Food Venders and Entertainment. SPECIAL EVENTS INCLUDE: Scarecrow Decorating Contest (Pre-registration required) Big Pumpkin Contest - The Bigger the Better Historic Downtown Bradford, PA, Main Street, 16701 | |
Sat 7th Sep | Sustainable Energy, Benezette, PA Come and participate in fun-hands on investigations as you discover the basic principles of alternative energy, such as wind and solar power. Learn how we can all live more in harmony with the Earth as you enjoy many projects from our new sustainable energy kits. (This program is at 1:00 p.m. in the Discovery Room). Elk Country Visitor Center, 134 Homestead Drive, Benezette, PA 15821 | |
Sat 7th Sep | Shade Grown Coffee, Benezette, PA Come enjoy a cup of ‘shade-grown’ coffee. Learn about the benefits of seeking out this environmentally-friendly coffee and how that helps support wildlife. (3:00 p.m. at the Vista Overlook). Elk Country Visitors Center, 134 Homestead Drive, Benezette, PA 15821 | |
Sat 7th Sep 12:00 pm 4:00 pm | Fire & Fall Flavors ~ Open Fire Cooking, Pfeiffer Nature Center, Portville, NY Humans have many years of mastery of the open fire and ingenious cooking techniques. We’ll explore and practice some of these useful and creative techniques. Surprise… you can cook an egg on a stick! How about potatoes encased in mud? Pancakes on a tin can? Cake in a cardboard box? Oh… the things you can cook (and eat)! For more information call: 716-933-0187 www.pfeiffernaturecenter.org Pfeiffer Nature Center, 14 S. Main Street, Portville, NY 14770 | |
Sun 8th Sep | Bone Head, Benezette, PA Did you know that Antler is one of the fastest growing tissues in the natural world? Come learn about this and other exciting facts about how antlers are formed. Handle different sets of antlers and stay after the presentation to measure and score a set of elk antlers! (This program will begin at 1:00 p.m. in the Discovery Room). Elk Country Visitor Center, 134 Homestead Drive, Benezette, PA 15821 | |
Sun 8th Sep | Bass Fishing Tournament in the ANF Sponsored by Reynoldsville Bass Club For more information please contact Rick Lanzoni, (814) 591-6013 Elijah Run Boat Launch in the Allegheny National Forest | |
Sun 8th Sep | Timber Rattlesnake Do you really know the truth about these reptiles with such a bad reputation? Chances are, some of what you think you know, isn’t really true. Learn how they survive in their habitat and why the poor reputation of timber rattlesnakes is so unfounded. They are amazing creatures with many special adaptations; and the more you understand them, whether you like them or not, the more you will see how valuable they are to their ecosystem. (3:00 p.m. in the Discovery Room). Elk Country Visitor Center, 134 Homestead Drive, Benezette, PA, 15821 | |
Sun 8th Sep 1:00 am 4:00 am | Sweet Lil Sixteen Daze Car Show, Bradford, PA Antique * Classic * Street Rods * Special Interest * Cars & Trucks. Live Entertainment from 12:00 - 4:00 $9. Pre- Registration by Sept 1, $12. Day of Show Registration: 9am - 1pm Mail to : Street Dreams Car Club, 130 Williams Street, Bradford, PA 16701 Gary Hoy (814) 362-3717 or Kevin Shaffer (814) 465-3431 OR E-mail streetdreamscarclub@webtv.net Historic Main Street, | |
Sun 8th Sep 9:00 am 5:00 pm | Autumn Daze Car Show in Bradford "Sweet Little 16" rock 'n roll scene For more information call: 814-362-3717 Main Street, Bradford, PA 16701 | |
Thu 12th Sep | “War of 1812” Smethport ,PA The Honorable Judge Hauser will speaker for the society’s annual fall dinner meeting. Two hundred years ago our country took on the greatest naval power in the world, Great Britain, in a conflict that would have an immense impact on our young country's future. Program and dinner will be held at the East Smethport United Christian Church at 6 p.m. Purchase of a ticket will need to be made by September 6th. Call 814-887-5142 for more information or ticket purchase. Smethport United Christian Church | |
Thu 12th Sep 6:00 pm 7:30 pm | Annual Fall Dinner Meeting - War of 1812 in Smethport, PA Speaker: Judge Houser will speak on the War of 1812. This war-while little discussed or publicised- is unique to our nation becoming a world power. For more information call: 814-887-5142 www.smethportchamber.com East Smethport Christian Church, Route 6, East Smethport | |
Fri 13th Sep to Sun 15th Sep | Drag Races, Rew Ride all day from 9 am to 9 pm. Drag Races will start at 6 pm. Chicken BBQ for $6 will be available. For more information call: 814-465-9979 www.majestictrails.com Majestic Kamp and Lost Trails, Route 46, Rew, PA 16744 | |
Fri 13th Sep | Fall Festival in Kane Enjoy vendors, crafts, hay rides, tons of fun!! For more information call: 814-837-6565 www.kanepa.com Greater Kane Area PA 16735 | |
Sat 14th Sep | Wild Edibles Talk and Walk, Benezette, PA Ever wonder what all those plants are growing around your home? Many of them may be edible if prepared properly. Come learn all about the seasonal buffet that often goes unnoticed; as we learn about various edibles that could be used in a survival situation or to spice up a dish at home. (Meet in the Discovery Room at 3:00 p.m.). Elk Country Visitor Center, 134 Homestead Drive, Benezette, PA, 15821 | |
Sat 14th Sep | Evening Elk Watch, Benezette, PA Join a staff member as they set up on the Buckeneezer Viewing Blind to watch the elk. A limited supply of spotting scopes will be available on site. Bring any questions you have about PA’s elk herd along with you to ask staff experts. (6 p.m. at Buckeneezer Blind). Elk Country Visitor Center, 134 Homestead Drive, Benezette, PA, 15821 | |
Sat 14th Sep | Wildlife Rehabilitation, Benezette, PA Come and listen to Alyssa Knee, Centre for Wildlife Care Intern, talk about the importance of wildlife rehabilitation and what to do if you see injured wildlife. Meet and greet their education animals, including a black rat snake and wood turtle! ( This program is at 1:00 p.m. in the Discovery Room). Elk Country Visitor Center, 134 Homestead Drive, Benezette, PA, 15821 | |
Sat 14th Sep to Sun 15th Sep | Charity Walleye Fishing Tournament in the ANF Sponsored by Kinzua Outdoors For more information please call Tom Means (814) 362-1423 Willow Bay Boat Launch in the Allegheny National Forest | |
