Allegheny National Forest Visitors Bureau |
Fri 5th Aug to Sun 7th Aug | Spellbound Festival, St. Bonaventure, NY During the festival, the St. Bonaventure campus will be transformed to host activities related to the Harry Potter series. The Spellbound Festival is sure to provide a magical experience for witches, wizards and muggles. Experience the Sorting Feast, Great Hall Feast, “Take a Magical Class”, games, educational panels/discussions, fun and easy craft projects, Horcrux Hunts, Quidditch Games, and Live Wizards Chess. Day pass is $80, $60 for 12 and under; the Full Festival Experience that includes overnight stays is $165.00/per adult (children 12 and under are $145). For More information please call: 716-375-2045 Or E-mail- jpulver@sbu.edu www.stbonavenue.com/spellbound-festival St. Bonaventure University 3261 West State Road St. Bonaventure, NY 14778 | |
Fri 5th Aug 7:00 pm 10:00 pm | Live Folk Music & Campfire Nights, Cooksburg Enjoy some toe tapp'n music during dinner and then around the campfire. Open to lodging and dinner guests. Adults Only please. For more information please call: 814-744-8017 Or visit: www.gatewaylodge.com Gateway Lodge, 14870 Route 36, P.O. Box 125, Cooksburg, PA 16217 | |
Fri 5th Aug 7:30 pm 10:30 pm | Wine down Friday, Kane Stop in and enjoy the sounds of Jim Ronan, while you treat your taste buds with good food and fine wines. Relax while listening to good music. There will be a $5 cover charge and ID is required. For more information please call: 814-837-7566 or visit: www.flickerwood.com Flickerwood Wine Cellars, 309 Fickerwood Road, Kane, PA 16735 | |
Sat 6th Aug | Willow Creek Triathlon, ANF This 11th annual triathlon for individuals and teams starts at 9:30 am in the Allegany State Park in New York at the Quaker Lake beach house and ends at The Willows in Bradford, PA. Funds benefit our Disabled American Veterans. 300 yard swim, 15 mile bike ride and 3 mile run. For more information please call Shane Oschman 814-362-3503 Ext. 2461 or e-mail: SOschman@nwbcorp.com or director@willowcreektriathlon.org www.willowcreektriathlon.org ASP Quaker Lake Beach House, 2373 ASP, Rte 1, Salamanca, NY 14779 | |
Sat 6th Aug | Kinzua Country Tango, ANF Test your abilities in this endurance race - alone or as a team. Run, bike, swim, and canoe the Allegheny National Forest. For more information please contact Thad Turner 814-726-0110 www.kinzuacountrytango.com YMCA, 212 Lexington Avenue, Warren, PA 16365 | |
Sat 6th Aug 9:00 am 5:00 pm | Bob Swanson Memorial Race, Mt.Jewett This is a 5K Run, 2 Mile Walk & 1 Mile Fun Run. Races will start at 9 am. There will be a picnic brunch following the race. For more information call: 814-778-5940 www.bobswanson5kk.com Mt. Jewett Family Tastee Freeze, 33 East Main Street, Mount Jewett, PA, 16740 | |
Sat 6th Aug 10:00 am 5:00 pm | Family Day at the Museum, Salamanca, NY Family Day at the Museum is a community-building, cultural event that are fun and educational, to be enjoyed by the whole family. Local artisan vendors will be on hand with many handcrafted and one-of-a-kind items, such as jewelry, pottery, and moccasins. For more information Please call: 716-945-1760 Or visit: www.senecamuseum.org Seneca Iroquois National Museum, 252 Rochester St. Salamanca, NY 14779 | |
Sun 7th Aug 11:00 am 1:00 pm | Invasive Pests Effecting our Forest, Mount Jewett What are those bugs that are killing all the Ash Trees? Find this out and more! For more information please call: 814-965-2646 Or visit: www.dcnr.state.pa.us Kinzua Bridge State Park, 296 Viaduct Road, Mt. Jewett, PA 16740 | |
Sun 7th Aug 1:00 pm 2:30 pm | Wild About Raptors!, Portville, NY Matt Zymanek, an educator at Hawk Creek Wildlife Center, will be visiting along with many feathered friends! He will share unique and fascinating qualities of birds of prey. Learn fun facts about these majestic, mysterious animals while enjoying the sights and sounds of nature at the Lillibridge preserve. For more information please call: 716-933-0187 Or visit: www.pfeifernaturecenter.org Pfeiffer Nature Center, 1974 Lillibridge Road, Portville, NY 14770. | |
Tue 9th Aug 7:30 pm 10:30 pm | Beach Party Boys Tribute to the Beach Boys, Bradford Beach Party Boys brings you the fun, fun, and fun of California’s Summer Sun and the great music of The Beach Boys to life! Tickets are $20 per person. For more information please call: 814-362-2522 Or visit: www.bcpac.com University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, Bromeley Family Theater, 300 Campus Drive, Bradford, PA 16701 | |
Wed 10th Aug 11:30 am 1:00 pm | Lunch in the Square, Bradford Enjoy menus from various Bradford restaurants and live music provided by Kokomo Time Band. Open to the public. For more information please call: 814-598-2646 www.bradfordpa.org Veterans Square on Main Street in Bradford, PA 16701 | |
Thu 11th Aug to Sat 13th Aug | Festa Italiana, Bradford Celebrate the City of Bradford's Italian Heritage. Authentic and homemade Italian food and live musical entertainment nightly, along with children's games and rides. There will also be a beer tent, a live magic show on Saturday at 4:00 and a meatball eating contest also on Saturday. Festival will start Thursday at 4 pm, Friday and Saturday at 11 am. For more information call: 814-362-2074 Italian Club, 1 Festival Way, Bradford, PA 16701 | |
Thu 11th Aug 6:00 pm 9:00 pm | Free Summer Concerts, Port Allegany Enjoy free live music at the gazebo in town square on Scenic Route 6. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs for an evening of free entertainment for the whole family. Beverages and food are available for purchase. For more information please e-mail: pawomensclub@gmail.com www.TownSquareConcerts.com Town Square on Route 6, Port Allegany 16743 | |
Thu 11th Aug 7:00 pm 9:00 pm | Movie on the Lawn, Smethport Bring a chair or blanket and watch Matt Damon and Scarlett Johansson in “We Bought A Zoo”. This is a family friendly movie based on a true story. Free admission and popcorn. For more information please call: 814-887-5601 Sena Kean Manor, 17803 Route 6, Smethport, PA 16749 | |
Fri 12th Aug to Sun 14th 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: 814-558-7642 Or Visit: www.facebook.com/Mount-.....35867 West Main Street, Mt. Jewett, PA 16740 | |
Fri 12th Aug to Sun 14th Aug | Rockin' Rib Fest, Salamanca, NY The Seneca Salamanca Chamber has teamed with the Kansas City Barbeque Society to hold a sanctioned barbeque competition. Whether your a Chef or just a fan of yummy Ribs, stop down to the Casino and find out for yourselves who makes the tastiest Ribs. For more information please call: 716-945-2034 Or visit: www.salamancachamber.org/#!ribfest-bbq-competition/ptezb Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino, 777 Seneca Allegany Blvd. Salamanca, NY 14779 | |
Fri 12th Aug 10:00 am 11:00 am | Hike for your Health, Portville, NY Hike through the scenic beauty of the Pfeiffer Nature Center. Just bring along a pair of comfortable hiking shoes and enjoy the beautiful setting and some companionship. Hiking sticks will be on hand for you to borrow. For more information please call: 716-933-0187 OR visit: www.pfeiffernaturecenter.org Pfeiffer Nature Center, 1974 Lillibridge Road, Portville, NY 14770 | |
Fri 12th Aug 7:00 pm 10:00 pm | Live Folk Music & Campfire Nights, Cooksburg Enjoy some toe tapp'n music during dinner and then around the campfire. Open to lodging and dinner guests. Adults Only please. For more information please call: 814-744-8017 Or visit: www.gatewaylodge.com Gateway Lodge, 14870 Route 36, P.O. Box 125, Cooksburg, PA 16217 | |
Sat 13th Aug to Sun 14th Aug | Taste of Ellicottville, Ellicottville, NY "The Taste of Ellicottville" where everyone can sample the best that Ellicottville’s fine restaurants have to offer as they set up “Cafe Style” on the streets. Tickets are $1 each and items are between $1-$4. For more information please call: 716-699-5046 Or Visit: www.ellicottvilleny.com Monroe Street, Ellicottville, NY 14731 | |
Sat 13th Aug to Sat 20th Aug | 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. For more information please call: 814-778-7326; 814-887-5361 www.mckeancountyfair.net McKean County Fair Grounds, 7172 Rt. 46, East Smethport, PA 16749 | |
Sat 13th Aug 10:00 am to Sun 14th Aug 11:00 am | Bradford Gun Show, Bradford You'll find dealers and private sellers that come from across the state of Pennsylvania. There's a good selection of new firearms, ammo, dealers, accessories and used firearms. All federal, state and local firearm ordinances and laws must be obeyed. There will also be an Outside Craft & Flea Market. For more information please call: 814-368-4525 Or visit: www.gunshowtrader.com/p.....-show Masonic Center, 625 South Avenue (Rt.219 Owen Way Exit), Bradford, PA 16701 | |
Sat 13th Aug 11:00 am 5:00 pm | Derrick Day, Bradford 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 chain saw carver, barbershop quartet, and talks of oilfield history. Everyone is Welcome! Adults $5 and children under 12 are free. For more information please call: 814-362-1955 or visit: www.pennbradoilmuseum.org Penn Brad Oil Museum, 901 South Avenue, Custer City, PA 16725 | |
Sat 13th Aug 5:00 pm 9:00 pm | Bradford Wine Walk, Bradford Tickets for the inaugural Bradford Wine Walk are now on sale to the public. Each participant will receive a complimentary wine glass, and the chance to explore Historic Downtown Bradford while sampling unique wines from a variety of wineries. There will also be live music and complimentary hors d’oeuvres. For more information Please call: (814) 598-2646 Or visit www.bradfordpa.org Downtown Bradford, PA 16701 | |
Sun 14th Aug | Kinzua Classic Bicycle Race, ANF The Kwik-Fill Kinzua Classic is a bike race around the scenic Kinzua, Pennsylvania area in the Allegheny National Forest. Compete for cash prizes in our Elite Race, a challenging 60 mile double loop, or ride for fun and recognition in our 30 mile Citizen Races. For more information please call: 814-723-1330 www.kinzuaclassic.com Kinzua Beach is on Route 59, 21.5 miles west of Bradford, PA 16701 | |
Sun 14th Aug 11:00 am 1:00 pm | History of the Bridge, Mt. Jewett, PA Discover the History of this fine structure and walk out on the Skywalk! For more information please call: 814-965-2646 Or visit: www.dcnr.state.pa.us Kinzua Bridge State Park, 296 Viaduct Road, Mt.Jewett, PA 16740 | |
Wed 17th Aug to Sun 21st Aug | Rally in the Valley, Allegany, NY The Bikes are back in town! Raffles, Dice Run and all sorts of bike games. There will also be live music all weekend. For more information please call: 716-372-4433 Or visit: oleanny.com Allegany Fireman's Park N. 1st. St., Allegany, NY 14706 | |
Thu 18th Aug 6:00 pm 10:00 pm | Cork and Canvas, Kane Enjoy fine wines while you let your creativity flow onto canvas. Reservations are required and the cost is $30 per person. For more information please call: 814-837-7566 Or visit: www.flickerwood.com Flickerwood Wine Cellars & Lounge, 309 Flickerwood Road, Kane, PA 16735 | |
Thu 18th Aug 6:00 pm 9:00 pm | Free Summer Concerts, Port Allegany Enjoy free live music at the gazebo in town square on Scenic Route 6. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs for an evening of free entertainment for the whole family. Beverages and food are available for purchase. For more information please e-mail: pawomensclub@gmail.com www.TownSquareConcerts.com Town Square on Route 6, Port Allegany 16743 | |
Fri 19th Aug | Allegany State Park Beach Party, Salamanca, NY Come spend a fun summer's evening with music ,fun, and fireworks at Red House Beach area. Grab the Craziest Hawaiian shirt you can find and hula your way to the beach party. For more information call: 716-354-9101 ext 236 www.facebook.com/alleganystatepark Allegany National Forest State Park, Red House Beach area, 2373 Allegany State Park Rt 1 #3, Salamanca, NY 14779 | |
Fri 19th Aug to Sun 21st Aug | 5th Annual Salamanca Rockin Ribfest, Salamanca, NY Don't miss this lip smackin', barbeque sauce on your chin, family fun event near the Allegheny River in Salamanca, NY. Formerly known as the Allegany Rockin' Ribfest (named after the Allegheny River), Salamanca's Rockin' Ribfest is 3 days of delicious BBQ fun and competition. For more information please call: 716-945-2034 www.salamancachamber.org Veterans Memorial Park, Broad Street, Salamanca, NY 14779 |