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Thu 8th Aug 6:00 pm 9:00 pm | Bradford Summer Brewfest Bradford Summer Brewfest: Our first-ever Bradford Summer Brewfest is on tap for Thursday, August 8th from 6-9pm at the Bradford Township Community Club on Irving Lane. Brought to you by the Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce and Glenwood Beer Distributors, the event is a great opportunity to try out a wide variety of craft beer flavors. $20 admission includes a souvenir sampling glass, ten beer sample tickets, and door prize ticket. $10 designated driver tickets also available which include soda and water. Bradford Summer Brewfest will also feature live music by Clean Slate, Chinese auction, one-of-a-kind W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co. knife auction, and more. Bradford Township Lions Club will also have their famous chicken bbq, hot dogs, and hamburgers for sale. Must be 21 to attend and show ID at the entrance. All attendees must have a wristband designating full ticket or designated driver ticket to be served any food or beverage at the event. For tickets, stop in to the Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce office at 121 Main Street in Bradford. For more information please call: 814-368-7115 Bradford Township Community Club on Irving Lane, Bradford, PA |   |
Thu 8th 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 | |
Thu 8th Aug 7:00 pm 8:30 pm | Retreat from Gettysburg w/ Dave Petruzzi in Smethport Aug. 8, 2013 – “Retreat From Gettysburg” – Presented by J. David Petruzzi, who is a long-time student of American history, specializing in the Civil War. He was recently named the Historical Advisor for the upcoming 8-part TV miniseries "To Appomattox. Program starts at 7 p.m. at the McKean County Courthouse in Smethport and is free and open to the public, donations always welcomed. Large Court Room in the McKean County Court House, Main St., Smethport, PA 16749 | |
Fri 9th Aug to Sun 11th Aug | Swedish Festival, Mt. Jewett Discover Swedish Traditions of Early Settlers Enjoy a Unique Annual Festival Here the residents take pride in their Swedish heritage all year long, and hold an annual celebration, the Mt. Jewett Swedish Festival, during the second week in August. For more information call: 814-778-5599 All around Main Street in Mt. Jewett, PA | |
Fri 9th Aug | 3rd Annual Oilfest | |
Sat 10th Aug to Sun 11th Aug | Taste of Ellicottville, NY Aug 10th and 11th, in Ellicottville, everyone comes out to sample the best that our fine restaurants have to offer as they set up on the streets for your enjoyment. Tickets are $1 each and items are between $1-$4. You can purchase tickets at various ticket booths located centrally in the village. The event will take place throughout the village from 12:00PM – 4:00PM For more information call: 716-699-5046 www.ellicottvilleny.com West Washington St., Ellicottville, NY 14731 | |
Sat 10th Aug | Dice Run, Rew Ride from 9 am to 9 pm. Join the Dice Run at Majestic Kamp and Lost Trails. Chicken BBQ for $6 will be available and prizes are awarded. Cost is $ 20 for adults and $15 for passengers and children under 15. . For more information call: 814-465-9979 www.majestictrails.com Majestic Kamp and Lost Trails, Route 46, Rew, PA 16744 | |
Sat 10th Aug to Sun 11th Aug | Vets and Kids Fishing Event in the ANF Sponsored by Kinzua Outdoors For more information please contact Tom Means (814) 362-1423 Willow Bay Boat Launch in the Allegheny National Forest | |
Sat 10th Aug 7:00 pm 8:30 pm | Live Music & Campfire Nights at Gateway Lodge, PA A summer night is not the same without a good crackling fire and great-sounding guitar (or fiddle). Join us at Gateway Lodge for a summer night of music. 7-8:30 Music + Dinner in our Restaurant; delight in delicious cuisine while toe-tapp’n to some great tunes! OR 9:00-10:30 Outdoor music around the Campfire; sip a brew, kick back and look at the stars. Come for one or join us for both! July 20th: Travis Dane, Local Acoustic Musician August 10th: The Mayfields, Bluegrass Duo from Kent, OH August 17th: Brad Yoder, Pittsburgh-native Folk Singer/Songwriter For more information call: 814-744-8017 www. gatewaylodge.com Gateway Lodge, 14870 Route 36, Cooksburg, PA 16217 | |
Sat 10th Aug 8:00 pm 10:00 pm | Know the Night, Pfeiffer Nature Center, Portville, NY Unlike humans, night creatures are well adapted to the dark. Come learn and experience these differences in adaptation with fun adventure games and activities while you walk our trail in the dark of night. Smell like the coyote, see like the owl, signal like a firefly! For more information call: 716-933-0187 www.pfeiffernaturecenter.org Pfeiffer Nature Center, 14 S. Main Street, Portville, NY 14770 | |
Mon 12th Aug to Sat 17th Aug | “The U.S. in War and Peace” Smethport, PA Aug. 12 – 17 – “The U.S. in War and Peace” – The McKean County Historical Society goes to the McKean County Fair! The society’s display will honor the sacrifices of our people from 150 years ago. The society’s barn will be open Monday from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday from 1 to 9 p.m. Call 814-887-5142 for more information or ticket purchase. The McKean County Historical Society goes to the McKean County Fair | |
Mon 12th Aug to Sat 17th Aug | McKean County Fair, Smethport variety of activities throughout the week For more information call: 814-778-7326 www.mckeancountyfair.net McKean County Fair Grounds, 7172 Rt. 46, Smethport, PA 16749 | |
Thu 15th Aug to Sat 17th Aug | Italian Festival - Festa Italiana Bradford Enjoy delicious homemade Italian delicacies and old country music. For more information call: 814-598-3865 Downtown Bradford on Main Street, Bradford, PA 16701 | |
Thu 15th 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 16th Aug | Wine Down Friday, Kane PA DJ Matt McClard, Playing your favorite tunes and letting you sing them too! Dancing and Karaoke. 7pm - 10pm In the Wine Lounge, No cover, ID required Fliclerwood Wine, 309 Flickerwood Road, Kane PA 16735 | |
Fri 16th Aug to Sun 18th Aug | Ribfest is back in Salamanca, NY Swine Time Parade - August 18th, at 2:00pm. Ribs'n Rides Car and Bike Show, Cars and Bikes will cruise over on Saturday, August 17th, for registration from 9:00 am - 1:00pm, awards begin at 3:pm and trophies given to those Best of Show. All makes and models are welcome and dash plaques will be handed out to the first 50 cars to arrive at the event. Pre-registration is $8, day of event $10. To receive a pre-registration form, call The Seneca Salamanca Chamber of Commerce. (716) 945-2034 Commerce is raffling off His and Her Harley Davidson Helmets Tickets are only $5 each and are on sale at the Chamber office located at 26 Main Street and during the event in the Chamber tent. The winning ticket will be drawn on Saturday, August 17 at 1:00 pm. Vendors won't want to miss the crowds at the 2nd Annual Allegany Rockin' RIbfest! We are currently accepting application for Art & Craft Vendors www.salamancachamber.org Veterans Memorial Park Salamanca, NY | |
Fri 16th Aug to Sun 18th Aug | 2nd Annual Allegany Rockin' Ribfest, Salamanca Featuring national Rib Vendors, the cornerstone of Ribfest! Festival goers will taste the best of the best in BBQ and YOU will decide which Ribber has the best! Also featuring “The Spirit of Johnny Cash” Saturday, August 17 at 7:00 and daily live music spotlighting genres from Country, Blues, & Rock. Other highlights include: Car Show & Motorcycle Show, more food vendors, beer tent, arts & crafts and our Family Friendly Kid Zone with bounce houses, rock climbing, face painting and more! For more information call: 716-945-2034 www.salamancachamber.org Veterans Memorial Park, Broad Street, Salamanca, NY 14779 | |
Sat 17th Aug | Dog Days of Summer with SPCA in Kane Dog Days of Summer with the SPCA. Featuring sidewalk sales and specials all day, vendors, games, and free face painting. Bring your pet to the pet parade at 6 pm where prizes are awarded. Join the fun at the talent show, with performances and live music! For more information call: 814-837-6565 www.kanepa.com Kane SPCA | |
Sat 17th Aug | Annual Winefest in the Forest, Crown PA Local Wineries display and sell their goods. Entertainment, Chinese Auction, and more Contact Person - Garry Sheets - 814-752-2205 E-mail cookforestvacationbureau@yahoo.com www.cookforest.org/winefestintheforest Cost $25.00 per person Majestic Hall, Rt 66, Crown PA 16220 | |
Sat 17th Aug to Sun 18th Aug | Elk Country Visitor Center Vendors, Seminars, Entertainment, horse drawn wagon rides, 4D story theater and more. For more information call: 814-787-5167 www.elkcountryvisitorcenter.com Elk Country Visitor Center, 134 Homestead Drive, Benezette, PA 15821 | |
Sat 17th Aug to Sun 18th Aug | Elk Expo Activities, Benezette, PA SATURDAY August 17 10:00 - 11:00 - "Predator - Prey Relationships" - During the Activity KECA will be discussing predator - prey relationships and learning all about adaptations that help these animals survive! There will be activities such as adaptation artisity, reading of stories and many more! 11:30 - 1:00 - "Paracord Survival" - Come and learn with KECA the many ways that paracord can be used in a survival situation. Stay after the demonstration and make your own survival bracelet! 1:30 - 3:30 - " Become a Junior Elk Expert" - There is so much you can learn at the Elk Country Visitor Center! Come out to the pavillion and receive a worksheet. Take time to explore the center and grounds to answer all the questions. Bring the completed worksheet back and get your certificate recognizing you as a Keystone Elk Country Alliance Jr. Elk Expert! 4:00 - 5:30 - "Puzzle Fun" - Join KECA in the pavilion for many hands on activities, including puzzles, coloring pages, a nature scavenger hunt, and even Elk Antler ring toss! SUNDAY August 18th 10:00 - 11:30 -" All about Antlers" - Come learneverything you would ever want to know about Elk Antlers! Experience a tactile adventure as you handle many different sets of antlers and learn fascinating facts about them. For example, antlers are one of the world's fastest growing living tissues! Afterwards practice scoring a set of antlers! 12:00 - 1:00 - "Junior Elk Biologist" - Come and see what some of the tasks of elk biologists are! We will be learning all about the elk's four chambered stomach, as well as doing activities that explain why keeping track of the elk population is important! Receive a certificate after completing both activities! 1:30 - 3:00 - "Paracord Survival" - Come and learn the many ways that paracord can be usedin a surivial situation. Stay after the demonstration and make your own bracelet! 3:30 - 4:30 - "Caterpillar to Butterfly" - Start off by hearing a special story about how caterpilliars transform into the beautiful butterflies that we see throughtout the summer. Then enjoy some interactive crafts surrounding the "butterfly" theme. 5:00 - 6:00 - "Binoculars for Beginners" Learn binocular viewing basics! Test your skills, and hit the trails to view elk and other wildlife! * Limited supply of binoculars* 134 Homestead Drive, Benezette, PA 15821 | |
Sat 17th Aug 10:00 am 3:00 pm | Craft Fair and Fleamarket, Kane PA Feel free to set up a table outside your site with Fleamarket items from home or camp! They say one person's junk is another person's treasurer. For more information call 814-558-3219 Foote Rest Campground, 3183 Route 219, Kane, PA, 16735 | |
Sat 17th Aug 7:00 pm 8:30 pm | Live Music & Campfire Nights at Gateway Lodge, PA A summer night is not the same without a good crackling fire and great-sounding guitar (or fiddle). Join us at Gateway Lodge for a summer night of music. 7-8:30 Music + Dinner in our Restaurant; delight in delicious cuisine while toe-tapp’n to some great tunes! OR 9:00-10:30 Outdoor music around the Campfire; sip a brew, kick back and look at the stars. Come for one or join us for both! July 20th: Travis Dane, Local Acoustic Musician August 10th: The Mayfields, Bluegrass Duo from Kent, OH August 17th: Brad Yoder, Pittsburgh-native Folk Singer/Songwriter For more information call: 814-744-8017 www. gatewaylodge.com Gateway Lodge, 14870 Route 36, Cooksburg, PA 16217 | |
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 | |
Thu 22nd 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 | |
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 | 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 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 | |
