Allegheny National Forest Visitors Bureau |
Tue 13th Jun to Mon 23rd Sep | Hike 100 Miles to Commemorate 100 Years Come join us in celebrating 100 years of growth and adventure on the Allegheny National Forest by hiking 100 miles. The Centennial Hiking Challenge will take you to over 100 miles of the best and most beautiful trails we offer. Whether you want to take a peaceful nature walk on a flat, established trail, or trek through a virtually untouched wilderness area far from the noise and congestion of town, these trails all have something unique to offer. Log the date, trail name and miles hiked. When you complete 100 miles bring your hiking log to the Allegheny National Forest Visitors Bureau or any of the ANF Ranger offices to receive commemorative items, while supplies last. The hiking challenge ends on September 24, 2024. For more information please visit www.fs.usda.gov/detail.....59284 Allegheny National Forest, PA 16239, USA | |
Wed 21st Jun to Tue 24th Sep | ANF Centennial GeoTrail 28 ANF Centennial Geocaches will be placed throughout the Allegheny National Forest. (McKean, Warren, Elk, & Forest Counties) Find at least 20 cashes and write down the code word to receive and ANF Centennial Souvenir Token. Passports are free and can be obtained at any ANF office locations or by downloading & printing your own. Tracking available by geocaching.com For more information please visit www.fs.usda.gov/detail.....61771 Allegheny National Forest, Marienville, PA 16239, USA | |
Fri 11th Aug to Sun 13th Aug | Mt. Jewett Swedish Festival, Mt.Jewett Residents take pride in their Swedish heritage and celebrate the Swedish Festival every year with traditional music, dance, ethnic foods, and craft vendors. For more information call: 814-558-0184 or visit: www.facebook.com/Mount-.....35867 West Main Street, Mt. Jewett, PA 16740 | |
Sat 12th Aug to Sun 13th Aug | Taste of Ellicottville There's something for everyone and something on every corner when it come's to the culinary scene here in Ellicottville, NY. If you're a true foodie then you're not going to want to miss the 2023 Taste of Ellicottville- where you can sample the local culinary talent in our walkable 4-block village. For more information www.ellicottvilleny.co.....2023/ or call 716-699-5046 Ellicottville, NY 14731, USA | |
Sun 13th Aug to Sat 19th Aug | 116th McKean County Fair, East Smethport More info: 814-887-5361 www.mckeancountyfair.net McKean County Fair Grounds, 7172 Rt. 46, East Smethport, PA 16749 | |
Sun 13th Aug 4:00 am 5:00 am | Perseids Meteor Shower Join Staff for the Perseids Meteor Shower out on the Bridge! The shower peaks in the early morning hours. Bring a chair, blanket, dress warmly, wear bugs pray, bring a flashlight with red lens or cellophane. Phone use will be limited. Meet in front of the visitor center. For more information please call 814-778-5467. Kinzua Bridge State Park, 296 Viaduct Rd, Mt Jewett, PA 16740, USA | |
Sun 13th Aug 8:00 am 11:00 am | Kinzua Bridge Challenge 10K, 5K Race day! Choose to run a 10K, 5K, 2 Mile walk, or 1 Mile Run. Proceeds will benefit the UPB Energy Scholarship and the Park Bench Fund for main street Mt. Jewett. Registration begins at 8am and the racing starts at 9. For more information email mj2kbtrail@gmail.com or visit www.facebook.com/mj2kbtrail.club/ Center Street, Center St, Mt Jewett, PA, USA - Trail Head | |
Sun 13th Aug 1:30 pm 3:00 pm | Physician Soldier - Author Presentation and Book Signing Former Bradford resident Michael P. Gabriel will give a presentation on Sunday, August 13, at 1:30 P.M. at the Eldred World War II Museum about his book Physician Soldier: The South Pacific Letters of Captain Fred Gabriel from the 39th Station Hospital. The book is a compilation of over 300 letters that Gabriel’s father wrote to his family in Eldred, PA, during World War II. For more information please call 814-225-2220 or visit www.facebook.com/EldredPAWWIIMuseum Eldred World War II Museum, 201 Main St, Eldred, PA 16731, USA | |
Wed 16th Aug 5:30 pm 7:30 pm | Elvis Tribute - I'm All Shook Up Don't be a Hound dog! Join in the celebration of the "King" Elvis. Special Elvis themed menu & music by DJ Karizma. Reservations recommended - 814-642-5115. For more information please visit www.facebook.com/eddiesonmain Eddie's on Main, 212 N Main St, Port Allegany, PA 16743, USA | |
Thu 17th Aug to Sat 19th Aug | Nature Retreat, Ludlow Join certified Nature & Forest Therapy Guide, Beth, for "Finding Hope in the Wilderness" - an intentional time of connection with self, others, nature, and God. In the Allegheny National Forest, surrounded by gardens, trails, and water features, find the perfect setting to discover all God has to show you. For more information call 814-945-6512 Or visit www.olmstedmanor.org/2023-calendar.html Olmsted Manor Retreat Center, 17 E Main St, Ludlow, PA 16333 | |
Thu 17th Aug 5:00 pm 7:00 pm | Straub's Mr. Kazam Comedy Magic Show Family Fun Night at Straub Brewery! Stop by from 5-6pm for to get your very own Balloon Animal creation. Stick around for the Mr. Kazam Comedy Magic Show. Mr. Kazam was featured on season 4 of Penn & Teller. For more information please visit straubbeer.com/events/ or call 814-834-2875. Straub Brewery Inc, 303 Sorg Street, 444 Brusselles St, St Marys, PA 15857, USA | |
Thu 17th Aug 6:00 pm 7:30 pm | Town Square Concert Series - Carl & JoAnn Campbell The Town Square Concert Series is put on by the Port Allegany Women's Club. The concerts are held in June, July and August each year in the wooden gazebo in Town Square Park. Concerts start at 6:00 each Thursday evening. Families can bring their blankets and chairs and enjoy a free evening of music. For more information please call 814-642-5171 or visit www.facebook.com/TownS.....anyPA Port Allegany, PA 16743, USA | |
Thu 17th Aug 6:00 pm 7:00 pm | Landscape Painting Program The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service is offering a free, public program called Simplifying the Landscape presented by our Artist-in-Residence, Paul Seymour on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at 6:00 pm, in the Forest Headquarters (Supervisor’s Office) located in North Warren. Participants should meet in the lobby and are encouraged to engage with the artist in this interactive program, which will conclude with an oil painting demonstration and an art drawing giveaway. For more information please visit www.fs.usda.gov/allegheny or call (814) 728-6281 4 Farm Colony Drive., Warren, PA 16365, USA | |
Fri 18th Aug 6:00 pm 7:30 pm | Paint & Sip with Clarissa Burford Join in the fun with talented artist Clarissa Burford Tickets 🎟️ must be purchased in advance either in store or over the phone ! All are welcome! Come sip on a wine smoothie while expressing your creativity with friends 🎨🖌️ Tickets are $35. For more information please visit www.facebook.com/TwistedVineWinery or call 814-837-8298 Twisted Vine Winery & Eatery, 117 N Fraley St, Kane, PA 16735, USA | |
Sat 19th Aug 11:00 am 11:45 am | Intro to GPS/Geocaching Join Staff in front of the Visitor Center for an intro to GPS units and how to geocache. After your introductory you man borrow a Park GPS unit and try to find the park caches. For more information please call 814-778-5467 Kinzua Bridge State Park, 296 Viaduct Rd, Mt Jewett, PA 16740, USA | |
Sat 19th Aug 2:00 pm 3:00 pm | Spotted Lanternfly with the Elk County Conservation District Have you heard of the invasive Spotted Lanternfly which is making its way across Pennsylvania? Are you interested in learning what you can do to help combat the spread and protect your valuable crops and fruit trees? Join Victoria Challingsworth, from Elk County Conservation District, as she discusses the origins of this insect, its lifecycle, favorite host plants, and what you can do to help stop the spread. For more information please visit elkcountryvisitorcenter.com/ or call 814-787-5167 Elk Country Visitor Center (Keystone Elk Country Alliance), 134 Homestead Dr, Benezette, PA 15821, USA | |
Sun 20th Aug 10:00 am 10:45 am | Archery Practice your archery skills in a safe and fun environment. Staff will cover the necessary procedures of shooting a bow, as well as the technical skills involved in hitting a target. Target and bows provided. This program is free and open to the public. Meet on the eastern side of the building. For more information please call 814-778-5467 Kinzua Bridge State Park, 296 Viaduct Rd, Mt Jewett, PA 16740, USA | |
Sun 20th Aug 1:00 pm 4:00 pm | Old Fashioned Games Day Sunday was the one day of the week that woodhicks could relax and unwind. Bring the family to try some of the games woodhicks played, like checkers and horseshoes, as well as a variety of other fun 19th century games. For more information please call 814-435-2652 or visit lumbermuseum.org/events/ Pennsylvania Lumber Museum, 5660 US-6 W, Ulysses, PA 16948, USA | |
Sun 20th Aug 2:00 pm 3:00 pm | Welcome to the Rut The mating season for the Elk is upon us, join Staff at the Elk Country Visitor Center as we learn all about the unique behaviors that elk display during this time of the year! For more information please visit elkcountryvisitorcenter.com/ or call 814-787-5176 Elk Country Visitor Center (Keystone Elk Country Alliance), 134 Homestead Dr, Benezette, PA 15821, USA | |
Thu 24th Aug to Sun 27th Aug | Crook Farm Old Time Music Festival Step back in time at the Crook Farm Old Time Music Festival. The event celebrates traditional folk music. Camp and relax with your friends. There will be impromptu jam sessions, farmers market, flea market and historical demonstrations will surely make this years festival unforgettable. For more information please visit www.facebook.com/CrookFarmMusic or call 814-368-4057. Crook Farms, 476 Seaward Ave, Bradford, PA 16701, USA | |
Thu 24th Aug 6:00 pm 7:30 pm | Town Square Concert Series - After Today Band The Town Square Concert Series is put on by the Port Allegany Women's Club. The concerts are held in June, July and August each year in the wooden gazebo in Town Square Park. Concerts start at 6:00 each Thursday evening. Families can bring their blankets and chairs and enjoy a free evening of music. For more information please call 814-642-5171 or visit www.facebook.com/TownS.....anyPA Port Allegany, PA 16743, USA | |
Fri 25th Aug to Sun 27th Aug | Grand Opening of the Wilds Sonshine Factory Plan your trip to Kane this weekend, August 25-27, for the GRAND OPENING of the Wilds Sonshine Factory! Located just west of Kane, PA on Route 6. This FREE ADMISSION, Family-Friendly event is one you won’t want to miss! Friday, August 25th (4-10pm)- Food trucks, Ribbon Cutting, LIVE MUSIC by Mojo Dogs Saturday, August 26th (12-10pm)- Food Trucks, Kane Fire Dept’s Chicken BBQ, LIVE MUSIC by Well Strung, Just Messing Around, and Leather & Lace Sunday, August 27th (12-4pm) Food Trucks, Car/Bike Show, LIVE MUSIC by Big Logic & Truth Serum Wilds Sonshine Factory, Inc., 3480 Route 6 West, Kane, PA 16735, USA | |
Sat 26th Aug 10:00 am 12:00 pm | Pedal the Plateau The Knox & Kane Rail Trail is a great place to ride your bike and enjoy nature. Bring your bike and join a park educator for a ride from the park to Mount Jewett and back. Helmets are required and participants should expect to bike about 8 miles on a flat crushed gravel surface. Safety talk prior to the ride! Meet at the Knox & Kane Trailhead near the skywalk. Please bring your own water. For more information please call 814-778-5467 Kinzua Bridge State Park, 296 Viaduct Rd, Mt Jewett, PA 16740, USA | |
Sat 26th Aug 2:00 pm 3:00 pm | Beekeeping with Hobby Hives Local beekeeper Craig Schloder will display a live honey bee colony that visitors can observe and enjoy. He will be available to answer questions about this interesting and vital hobby that continues to gain popularity. For more information please visit elkcountryvisitorcenter.com/ or call 814-787-5176. Elk Country Visitor Center (Keystone Elk Country Alliance), 134 Homestead Dr, Benezette, PA 15821, USA | |
Sat 26th Aug 3:00 pm 6:00 pm | Winery at Wilcox's Grand Opening Grand Opening at their new location, the Winery of Wilcox will have a ribbon cutting ceremony at 3pm. Live music. Beer samples and sales by Logyard Brewery. Spirit samples and sales by CJ Spirits. Taco's and chips and salsa! For more information please visit www.facebook.com/wineryatwilcox or call 814-929-5598 202 Marvin St, Wilcox, PA 15870, USA | |
Sun 27th Aug 12:00 pm 12:45 pm | Nature Walk Try something new by joining staff for a stress free walk around the main park area! Relax, look, and listen to nature. For more information please call 814-778-5467. Kinzua Bridge State Park, 296 Viaduct Rd, Mt Jewett, PA 16740, USA | |
Wed 30th Aug 11:00 am 11:45 am | Trail of the Year Celebration Join the Mount Jewett to Kinzua Bridge (MJ2KB) Trail Club, DCNR and others at the end of the trail at Kinzua Bridge State Park as we celebrate the MJ2KB section of the Knox & Kane Rail Trail’s recognition as 2023 Trail of the Year! For more information please visit events.dcnr.pa.gov/eve.....event or call 814-778-5467 Kinzua Bridge State Park, 296 Viaduct Rd, Mt Jewett, PA 16740, USA | |
Wed 30th Aug 6:00 pm 8:00 pm | Centennial Baseball Game The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service announces the staff of Allegheny National Forest will play an exhibition baseball game against the Jamestown & Area Old Timers Baseball Club. To commemorate the Allegheny National Forest’s Centennial, staff volunteered to play in an exhibition game billed “Smokey Goes to the Ballpark!” Admission is free for this family-friendly event. The first 100 people through the gate will receive a commemorative tote bag. Smokey Bear will be at the game to remind everyone, “Only you can prevent wildfires!” For more information on all the Centennial celebrations please visit www.fs.usda.gov/detail.....61771 Russell E. Diethrick, Jr. Park, 485 Falconer St, Jamestown, NY 14701, USA | |
Thu 31st Aug 5:30 pm 10:00 pm | 25th Annual Pig Roast & Clam Bake $45 entry fee. Advance registration is required. Call 814-368-6181 Live music, buffet dinner, raffles, 50/50, and beverages. Presented by Northwest Savings Bank and benefits the United Way of Bradford. 107 Irving Ln, Bradford, PA 16701, USA Bradford Lion's Club | |
Thu 31st Aug 6:00 pm 8:00 pm | Blue Moon Meet and Greet Thursday, 8/31/23, from 6p-8p at the Lillbridge Pavilion join in for a Meet and Greet with our Executive Director, Nick Burt, under the Super Blue Moon! Look for the man with the big red beard and let him know what you like about Pfeiffer and what you’d like to see down the road. To celebrate the blue moon, this will be an Ice Cream Social featuring Blue Moon ice cream! To make sure we don’t have a big melted mess (or an unsatisfied sweet tooth), be sure to RSVP to office@pfeiffernaturecenter.org, 716-933-0187, or on Facebook www.facebook.com/event.....notif Pfeiffer Nature Center Lillibridge Property, 1974 Lillibridge Rd, Portville, NY 14770, USA |