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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 7:30 pm | Town Square Concert Series - Jerry Kilcoin, Hummin n' Strummin 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 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 | |
Fri 1st Sep 4:30 pm 6:30 pm | Chicken BBQ Chicken BBQ at the Depot! Come eat at the Depot with live entertainment, or get your meal to go. We start serving at 4:30 until sold out. $12 per meal. For more information please visit www.facebook.com/KaneD.....ciety or call 814-837-8752 Kane Historic Preservation Society and Museum, 1 S Fraley St, Kane, PA 16735, USA | |
Fri 1st Sep 7:00 pm 10:00 pm | Name That Tune Time to play NAME THAT TUNE with the FWC Twisted Sisters. It is $10.00 person to play. Call 814-837-7566 to save your table and pay your deposit. Only up to 6 people per team. Prizes every round. Fun music, great drinks and fabulous hosts! For more information please visit www.flickerwood.com/Events Flickerwood Wine Cellars and Cocktail Lounge, 309 Flickerwood Rd, Kane, PA 16735, USA | |
Sat 2nd Sep 11:00 am 9:00 pm | Flickerwood Fall Festival Come for the live music, Napoli Pizza, Local Artisans, outside bar, and more! Annual Fall Festival Music Vendors Food Axe Throwing Bomb Fire Outdoor Bar Wine Tasting 15% off cases of wine and more...... For more information please visit www.flickerwood.com/Events or call 814-837-7566 Flickerwood Wine Cellars and Cocktail Lounge, 309 Flickerwood Rd, Kane, PA 16735, USA | |
Sat 2nd Sep 12:00 pm 12:45 pm | Intro to 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 3rd Sep 10:00 am 11:00 am | PA Elk Stop in the Visitor Center classroom to learn about PA's largest member of the deer family! This includes a display along with the park naturalist answering questions about elk. For more information please call 814-778-5467. Kinzua Bridge State Park, 296 Viaduct Rd, Mt Jewett, PA 16740, USA | |
Sun 3rd Sep 2:00 pm 2:45 pm | PA Furbearers Pennsylvania has a long list of furbearers whose pelts made a large impact on the lives of trappers and settlers. Join our staff to learn all about these curious creatures and have a hands-on experience with the pelts and skulls of these amazing animals. 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 | |
Mon 4th Sep 11:00 am 11:45 am | Invasive Plant Walk Explore the park while looking for invasive plants. This will be an easy walk around the main park area looking at the many plants at the park. Are some of these invasive? The park naturalist will be along to point out some of the undesirable species along the way. Meet in front of the center. For more information please call 814-778-5467 Kinzua Bridge State Park, 296 Viaduct Rd, Mt Jewett, PA 16740, USA | |
Mon 4th Sep 2:00 pm 2:45 pm | Ask the Naturalist Have questions about the flora and fauna of the park? During this time the park naturalist will be roving the main park area to answer your questions. For more information please visit 814-778-5467 Kinzua Bridge State Park, 296 Viaduct Rd, Mt Jewett, PA 16740, USA |