Upcoming Events

Allegheny National Forest Visitors Bureau
Sat 9th Jul
12:00 pm
1:00 pm
Tree identification Walk, Mt. Jewett
Sop in and walk on the general Kane Trail to identify some of the tree species that call the park home. The Kane trail is an easy 1-mile loop trail. Meet in the overflow parking lot. Dress for the weather!
For more information call 814-778-5467
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www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateP......aspx
Kinzua Bridge State Park, 296 Viaduct Rd, Mt Jewett, PA 16740
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Tue 12th Jul
8:00 am
2:00 pm
Project Learning Tree Educator Workshop, Mt. Jewett
This is an Educator Workshop with 6 hours of Act 48 credit given. The curriculum is gaged for Kindergarten through 8th grade. Participants will receive the PLT Curriculum Guide as part of the workshop. The cost for the workshop is $10. You must register for this event by calling 814-778-5467
or visit
www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateP......aspx
Kinzua Bridge State Park, 296 Viaduct Rd, Mt Jewett, PA 16740
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Sat 16th Jul
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
Fireflies, Benezette
Summertime in Benezette is a little extra bright at night thanks to these friendly insect lumineers. Stop in and enjoy a presentation on Pennsylvania's state insect and learn what makes them so unique. Maybe you will even catch a few while camping in elk country. 
For more information call 814-787-5173
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Elk Country Visitor Center, 950 Winslow Hill Rd, Benezette, PA 15821
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Sat 16th Jul
3:00 pm
10:30 pm
Squatchfest, Kane, PA
Bring the family to enjoy an all-dayevent, 5 bands, chicken BBQ and beer available drive-in snack bar open, vendors, kids activities….and hopefully a Squatch sighting. Adult tickets are $20, and $25 at the door, Kids tickets are $10.

More info: 814-598-9179 or visit squatchfest.org
Family Drive In Theatre, 6627 US-6, Kane, PA 16735, USA
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Sat 23rd Jul
25th Annual Motorcycle Benefit Run, Bradford
Blessing of the Bikes @ Noon then Parade of bikes through Bradford, PA. Proceeds benefit individuals and kids and cancer programs supporting medical facilities.
For more information visit
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Zippo / Case Museum & Flagship Store, 1932 Zippo Dr, Bradford, PA 16701
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Sat 23rd Jul
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
Moose, Elk, Caribou, Whitetail, Benezette
"Moose, Elk, Caribou, and Whitetail oh my!" The deer family has quite a few members! Join the Elk Country staff as you learn about the elk and their many cousins that live in North America. You are sure to learn something new along the way!
For more information call 814-787-5173
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Elk Country Visitor Center, 950 Winslow Hill Rd, Benezette, PA 15821
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Sat 23rd Jul
4:00 pm
8:00 pm
Summer Wine Walk, Bradford

The Summer Wine Walk pairsPennsylvania wineries with the unique historic Downtown Bradford business for anight of fun!

bradfordpa.org

Downtown Bradford, PA 16701
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Sat 23rd Jul
7:00 pm
9:00 pm
Kinzua 5K, Mt. Jewett
SPECIAL OPENING RATE! Registration Includes Performance Shirt, Drawstring Bag, Finisher Certificate, and Individual Refreshment Package. $45 a person. 
For more information visit 
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Kinzua Bridge State Park, 296 Viaduct Rd, Mt Jewett, PA 16740
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Sun 24th Jul
8:00 am
12:00 pm
Kinzua Half Marathon, Mt. Jewett
Registration Includes Performance Shirt, Drawstring Bag, Finisher Medal, Custom Race Bib, Free Professional Race Photography & Post Race Refreshments. $100 per person.
For more information visit
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Kinzua Bridge State Park, 296 Viaduct Rd, Mt Jewett, PA 16740
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Sun 24th Jul
1:00 pm
2:00 pm
Archery, Mt. Jewett
Practice your archery skills in a safe and fun environment! The necessary safety precautions will be covered for shooting a bow, as well as the technical skills involved in hitting a target. Target and Bowes provided. 
For more information call 814-778-5467
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www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateP......aspx
Kinzua Bridge State Park, 296 Viaduct Rd, Mt Jewett, PA 16740
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Sun 24th Jul
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
PA's Invasive, Benezette
If you look at the trees in Pennsylvania Wilds, you will notice they aren't as full. This is because of the Spongy Moth, previously called the Gypsy Moth, which is an evasive species in Pennsylvania. Stop in and join the staff at the Elk Country Visitors Center to learn about the Spongy moth as well as the many other invasive species that wreak havoc on Pennsylvania ecosystems and how to prevent the spread. 
For more information call 814-787-5173
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elkcountryvisitorcenter.....ours/
Elk Country Visitor Center, 950 Winslow Hill Rd, Benezette, PA 15821
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Sun 24th Jul
3:00 pm
3:30 pm
The keeper of Sea Grit Lighthouse, Bradford

Full-time professionalliving historian, Kenneth Serfass, returns to the library with a new persona,Abraham Wolf, the first keeper of Sea Girt Lighthouse. Hear KeeperWolfe describe his duties and experiences and how he came through the Civil Warand into the Lighthouse Service. Wolfe will lead an interesting discussion of alittle-known part of our coastal navigation system before computers andsatellites. Sea Girt Lighthouse is thelast live-in lighthouse built on the Atlantic Coast. Join us for this freeprogram on Sunday, July 24 at 3 pm.

For more information call 814-362-6527

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visitanf.com/bradford-area-public-library/

Bradford Area Public Library, 67 W Washington St, Bradford, PA 16701
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Sat 30th Jul
Renegade Monster Truck Tour, Smethport

The Renegade MonsterTruck Tour features over 2 hours of pure adrenaline-fueledexcitement for all ages! High-level and affordable family entertainment.Tickets are on sale now.

www.mckeancountyfair.ne......html

McKean County Fairgrounds, 7172 PA-46, Smethport, PA 16749, USA
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Sat 30th Jul
10:00 am
3:00 pm
Derrick Day Festival, Bradford, PA
Celebrate the rich oil and gas heritage of the region at this Derrick Day. Stop at the museum and enjoy a day of craft vendors, food, demonstrations, antique oilfield equipment displays, candle making, a chainsaw carver, barbershop quartet, and talks of oilfield history. Admission is free.

For more information call: 814-362-1955
or visit: www.pennbradoilmuseum.org
Penn-Brad Oil Museum, 901 South Ave, Bradford, PA 16701, USA
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Sat 30th Jul
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
Elk Walk and Talk, Benezette
Join a staff member as they walk the trails around the Elk Country Visitor Center-Learn many interesting facts about the property and wildlife that often inhabit the fields. you will be covering topics such as what elk eat, where they spend their time, and how each season brings something different. 
For more information call 814-787-5173
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elkcountryvisitorcenter.....ours/
Elk Country Visitor Center, 950 Winslow Hill Rd, Benezette, PA 15821
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Sun 31st Jul
Gravel Grinder Bike Races to be Held on ANF
  The US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service announcedthat Epic Races plans to hold two bike races in Allegheny National Forest. The first race, TheCook Forest Gravel Grinder, is scheduled for July 31st and will begin in Cook Forest State Parkand proceed onto national forest roads in the Marienville Ranger District.
For information on how to register visit 
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Allegheny National Forest, Marienville, PA 16239
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Sun 31st Jul
12:00 pm
1:00 pm
Geocaching with a Bigfoot Twist, Mt. Jewett
Visit the park to learn about the exciting hobby of geocaching! GPS units are provided on a first-come, first-served basis. You may call ahead to reserve a unit at 814-778-5467. The caches will have information about Bigfoot in them! Meet in front of the visitor center. Dress for the weather!
www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateP......aspx
Kinzua Bridge State Park, 296 Viaduct Rd, Mt Jewett, PA 16740
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Sun 31st Jul
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
Antler Scoring, Benezette
"Woah! that is a 400+ bull for sure" Being in Elk Country you will probably hear that a lot, and you may be a bit confused about what that means. Now is the time to learn! Antler scoring is a fun and useful tool to have when exploring Elk Country, get a free lesson today. 
For more information call 814-787-5173
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Elk Country Visitor Center, 950 Winslow Hill Rd, Benezette, PA 15821
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Tue 2nd Aug
National Night Out, Bradford

Come together to form strong police-community partnerships. Free food, games, activities & more.  The City of Bradford Police department will have officers available from 5 to 8 p.m. on Chamber Street to interact with community members as part of the event.

For more information visit bradfordpa.org

Chambers Street, Bradford, PA 16701
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Fri 5th Aug
3:30 pm
8:00 pm
Kane Wine Walk, Kane
 2nd Annual Kane Wine Walk this year on Friday, August 5th! A few changes this year to enhance the experience! Registration is from 3:30 - 6:30 and lasts until 8 pm.
For more information call 814-837-6565
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Historic Downtown, Kane, PA 16735
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Sun 7th Aug
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
Elk Talk, Benezette

Elk Talk?You’re telling me elk talk?.... They do! Elk actually communicate in severaldifferent ways. Join our KECA staff as we learn about the many differentsignals and calls that elk make or use when “talking” with one another. In notime, you’ll be able to understand exactly what an elk is saying just bywatching them in the field. For more information call 814-787-5173

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Elk Country Visitor Center, 134 Homestead Dr, Benezette, PA 15821
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Sun 7th Aug
3:00 pm
5:00 pm
Paint N Sip, Kane
Paint & Sip with Clarissa Burford, $40 per person includes Wine, tasting Painting, and Light Fare Food. Tickets must be purchased and paid in advance. 
For more info call 814-837-8298
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www.twistedwinery.com/
The Lodge at Twisted Vine Winery, 117 N Fraley St, Kane, PA 16735
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Thu 11th Aug
to Sat 13th Aug
Festa Italiana, Bradford
Celebrate the city of Bradford's Italian heritage with authentic and homemade Italian food, children's games, and rides. Enjoy cold beverages at the beer tent while listening to live music. There will be a meatball eating contest and fireworks on Saturday. The Festival will start on Thursday at 4 p.m., and Friday and Saturday at 11 a.m.
More info: www.facebook.com/The-Of.....2803/
Festival Way, Bradford, PA 16701
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Fri 12th Aug
to Sun 14th Aug
50th Mt. Jewett Swedish Festival, Mt.Jewett
The  annual Mt. Jewett Swedish Festival will include numerous vendors, a parade, fireworks, a car show, a Viking Ship, and small amusement rides.

For information Visit:
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West Main Street, Mt. Jewett, PA 16740
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Sat 13th Aug
Gravel Grinder Bike Races to be Held on ANF
  The second event, TheAllegheny Forest Gravel Grinder, is scheduled for August 13th and will take place in the BradfordRanger District beginning at Kinzua Beach. Each event will include up to 150 riders.
For information on how to register please visit
 www.trans-sylvaniaproductions.com/pgs
Allegheny National Forest - Bradford Ranger Station, 29 Forest Service Dr, Bradford, PA 16701
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Sat 13th Aug
12:00 pm
1:00 pm
Make and Take tree Cookie Craft, Benezette

Visiting elkcountry is always an exciting adventure, and you may even want to grab a souvenirto capture all the memories you made. Sometimes it can be hard to figure outwhich one to get. Well, the Elk Country Visitor Center may have just the thingand it’s free! Join us in decorating a tree cookie of your very own in your ownunique way. It’s sure to be the perfect way to remember the time you spent herein elk country! For more information call 814-787-5173

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Elk Country Visitor Center, 134 Homestead Dr, Benezette, PA 15821
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Sun 14th Aug
to Sat 20th Aug
116th McKean County Fair, East Smethport
Enjoy candied apples and cotton candy as you explore the exhibits of farm animals and blue ribbon pies. Starting on Monday, amusement park rides run every evening at 5 pm. Tractor pulls, street stock racing, a barn dance, and a demolition derby round out the evening entertainment. Admission is $10.
More info: 814-887-5361

www.mckeancountyfair.net
McKean County Fair Grounds, 7172 Rt. 46, East Smethport, PA 16749
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Sun 14th Aug
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
Elk Basics, Benezette

New tolearning about elk? Join us for the basic breakdown as we learn about elkhistory, elk ecology, and elk behavior. Are you a seasoned “Elkspert?” We betyou’ll learn something new too! For more information call 814-787-5173

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Elk Country Visitor Center, 134 Homestead Dr, Benezette, PA 15821
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