Enjoy a festival centered around the Italian heritage of people who found homes from the "Old Country" to Bradford and the surrounding area.

Food, games, kiddie rides and performers are all part of this annual event that is more. And did we mention the food? Meatballs, pasta fagioli, Italian sausage, wedding soup and rigatoni are just some of what is available.

The 107th annual McKean County Fair will be held with a variety of entertainment, events, food and fun for the entire family.

Exhibits, farm animals, contests, rides and performers are all part of this week-long event.

www.mckeancountyfair.net

Family Services of Warren Co. – Kinzua Classic Bike Race
August 12, 2012 – Kinzua Beach
Sponsor: Family Services of Warren Co.
Contact: Gary Lester

Bass Tournament
August 18, 2012 – Elijah Run boat launch
Sponsor: Fishers of Men
Contact person: Jason Porter, (814) 502-9698

Bass Tournament
August 19, 2012 – Elijah Boat Launch, 6am
Sponsor: Bass Masters of Crawford Co.
Contact person: Wade Adams, (814) 484 -7310

Fish-for-Free Days allow anyone, resident or non-resident, to legally fish with NO FISHING LICENSE REQUIRED on all Pennsylvania's waterways on the designated days. All other fishing regulations still apply.

Annual Car show held in Historic Downtown Bradford, PA.

3 Mile Gold Watch & $ Race- Seven Circuit Race
Registration Day of Race: $45 Pre Registration $40
Staging for the 53 Mile race is at 11:45.
Start for the 53 Mile race is at 12:00.
in front of McKean County Courthouse, Smethport, PA

M & F: Age Category winners: 19 & Under/ 20 & 29/ 30 & 39/40 to 49/ 50 to 59/ 60 & Up

53 Mile 4 Circuit "Gold Watch Classic" Race. Male and Female winners of the 53 Mile Classic receive gold pocket watches.
Cash prizes (53 Mile Race only)
Lap premiums will be available M&F (53 Mile Race only).
Races organized by Smethport Wheel Race Committee
a special committee of the Smethport Volunteer Fire Department

15 Mile Race- 2Circuit Race
Registration $30 Day of Race $35
Staging for the 15 Mile race is at race is at 11:45.
Start for the 15 Mile race will immediately follow the start of the 53 Mile Race.

Front of McKean County Courthouse, Smethport, PA
M & F: Age Category winners:
19 & Under/ 20 to 29/ 30 to 39/ 40 to 49/ 50 to 59/ 60 & Up

IMPORTANT NOTES Notes FOR REGISTRANTS
FROM RACE OFFICIANTS


Bibs should be on the right side of the back
(see illustrations BELOW).

Staging for the races is at 11:45.

Start for the 53 Mile race is at 12:00.

Start for the 15 Mile race will immediately follow the 53 Mile Race start.

Race Information (will also be announced at the start):

The race is over for all riders after the first place finisher crosses the line regardless of how many laps are left to go for everyone else.

Riders suffering a mishap or technical malfunction must report to the officials at the finish line (before repair) who will allow them to re-enter the race in the place they were recorded on the previous lap.

Lap Premiums will be given to 1st place for every lap and 2nd place for laps 1 and 4.

Overall 1st place men and women will not be eligible for age group prizes.

All those leaning or swerving (or any other dangerous movements) during a sprint will be relegated.

Stay on the right of the road at all times. Do not cross the yellow line.

Although there are road marshals throughout the course - many drivers do not have experience with bike races.

There is a fire station on the course. If there is an alarm, the race will be neutralized and restarted from there.

In the event of a thunderstorm, the race will be neutralized and will restart from the start/finish area (if possible).

Upon finishing the race, stay right make sure you pass the official with the clipboard. Turn in your transponder.
www.smethporthistory.or......html

Contact: Colette Roessler
Main Street Manager
23 Kennedy St, Suite 102
Bradford, PA 16701
Crossler@bradfordpa.org
Cell 814.598.3865