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Thu 1st 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 2nd Aug to Sun 4th Aug | Allegheny River Scholars Annual Canoe Trip The 17th annual Allegheny River Scholars Canoe Trip is open to Friends of the University, Students and Alumni. For three days, we paddle from the Kinzua Dam to Tionesta, PA along the scenic Allegheny River. Camp in tents on Friday, August 2 and Saturday, August 3. The cost of the trip is $175. Includes all camping fees, meals, evening activities, River Guide booklet, and all equipment. For more information visit: www.upb.pitt.edu/ars Call (814)-362-5078 E-mail: contined@pitt.edu Starting point- Kinzua Dam, End at Tionesta, PA | |
Fri 2nd Aug to Sun 4th Aug | 62nd Annual Woodsmen Show, Galeton, PA The Woodsmen Show celebrates the rich lumber history of Potter County. Come see the top lumberjacks in the country come to Cherry Springs State Park to compete in events like cross cut saw, springboard, axe throwing and tree felling - the same events featured in the popular outdoor games on TV. For more information please call 814-435-6855 www.woodsmenshow.com Cherry Springs State Park, Route 44, 15 miles south of Coudersport | |
Fri 2nd Aug 7:00 pm 10:00 pm | Wine Down Friday, Kane, PA Wine Down with Uncorked Acoustics! Friday, August 2nd. Kick August off with the best house band around! Ron, Kurt, Todd & Joel will be jammin' in the Wine Lounge, 7pm-10pm! COME ON DOWN INTO THE COOL AIR CONDITIONED LOUNGE, RELAX WITH A FROZEN WINE SLUSHI OR A GLASS OF ONE OF OUR SPECIALTY DRINKS!! HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON! THE GANG AT FLICKERWOOD Flickerwood Wine Cellars 309 Flickerwood Road, Kane PA 16735 | |
Sat 3rd Aug | Willow Creek Triathlon, ANF The purpose of the event is to raise money for the Disabled American Veterans Transportation Network. This triathlon is run on one of the most scenic routes in the area. Starting in Allegany State Park in New York at the Quaker Lake beach house and ending at the Willows in Bradford. For more information call: 814-362-3503 Ext. 2461 www.willowcreektriathlon.org Allegany State Park in New York at the Quaker Lake beach house | |
Sat 3rd Aug | Kinzua Country Tango in the ANF Sponsored by the Warren County YMCA For more information please contact Thad Turner 814-726-0110 Kinzua Beach in the Allegheny National Forest | |
Sat 3rd Aug 9:00 am 11:00 am | Bob Swanson Memorial 5K Run, Mt. Jewett 5K benefit run and 2 mi Walk and 1 mi fun run For more information call: 814-778-5940 www.bobswanson5kk.com Mt. Jewett, PA 16740 | |
Sat 3rd Aug 1:00 pm 6:00 pm | Fundraiser - BEEF ON WECK - River Stives, Bolivar, NY Beef on Weck, - Dinner includes: Macaroni Salad, Potato Salad, Strawberry Shortcake and a drink. HAVE FUN AND HELP A CHILD Games of Chance, Live Music, Chinese Auction This Fundraiser Is for River Stives A 9 yr old. Who is battling Type 1 Juvenile Diabetes. The Funds raised at this Benefit will help him to reach his goal towards a Life Saving Service Dog from Dreys contact - Elaine Fletcher on facebook, or e-mail her efletcher@ stny.rr.com dreysalertdogs.com Bolivar Fire Hall, 460 Main Street, Bolivar, NY 14715 | |
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 | 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 | 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 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 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 | 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 | 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 | |
Tue 27th Aug 7:00 pm 8:00 pm | Donald J. Comes - Natural Resources Learning Center Community Partner Event, Smethport, PA Refreshments & hors d’oeuvres (Free) Come learn about and support the Natural Resources Learning Center And invest in the education of youth and adults in our region. Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at 7:00 PM. Must RSVP by August 23, 2013 887-5613 or McKeanExt@psu.ed Courtyard Restaurant, 505 West Main Street, Smethport, PA | |
Thu 29th 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 30th Aug | Drag Races, Rew Enjoy Drag Races on Saturday 6 pm in the camping area. For more information call: 814-465-9979 www.majestictrails.com Majestic Kamp and Lost Trails, Route 46, Rew, PA 16744 | |
Fri 30th Aug | Wine Down Friday, Kane PA WINE DOWN FRIDAY WITH XIII ROCKOUSTIC Friday, August 30 ~ 7pm-10pm In the Wine Lounge It's our End of Summer Wine Down! XIII will be rockin' the Wine Lounge acoustic style! Come party with Rick, Dan, Ben & John on one of the last nights in August! For more information call 814-837-7566 info@flickerwood.com www.flickerwood.com Flickerwood Wine Cellars, 309 Flickerwood Road, Kane PA 16735 | |
Sat 31st Aug to Sun 1st Sep | Bed and Brew Weekend, Cooksburg, PA Our package kicks off with a beer reception on Friday night and music around the campfire. Saturday, Breakfast for two, relaxing massage at our spa, five-course beer tasting dinner, live music 814-744-8017 Gateway Lodge, Rt.36, Cooksburg, PA, 16217 | |
Fri 6th Sep | WINE DOWN FRIDAY, KANE PA Friday, September 6 ~ 7pm-10pm In the Wine Lounge The kids are back in school and it's time for the adults to have a little fun! Come party in the Wine Lounge with Ron, Kurt, Todd & Joel at our first Wine Down in September! No cover, ID required. Flickerwood Wine Cellars, 309Flickerwood Road, Kane PA 16735 | |
Fri 6th Sep | Pumpkin Fest, Bradford, PA Hay Rides, Pony Rides, Game Booths, Face Painting, Food Venders and Entertainment. SPECIAL EVENTS INCLUDE: Scarecrow Decorating Contest (Pre-registration required) Big Pumpkin Contest - The Bigger the Better Historic Downtown Bradford, PA, Main Street, 16701 | |
Fri 6th Sep | Wild Teas Please, Benezette, PA Did you know that there are numerous plants right under your nose that can be eaten or brewed into tea? Join the naturalist as we try a sample of sweet fern tea and learn all about the various fauna that can be used and how to identify it. (This program is at 3:00 p.m. in the Discovery Room). Elk Country Visitors Center, 134 Homestead Drive, Benezette, PA, 15821 | |
Sat 7th Sep | Sustainable Energy, Benezette, PA Come and participate in fun-hands on investigations as you discover the basic principles of alternative energy, such as wind and solar power. Learn how we can all live more in harmony with the Earth as you enjoy many projects from our new sustainable energy kits. (This program is at 1:00 p.m. in the Discovery Room). Elk Country Visitor Center, 134 Homestead Drive, Benezette, PA 15821 | |
Sat 7th Sep | Shade Grown Coffee, Benezette, PA Come enjoy a cup of ‘shade-grown’ coffee. Learn about the benefits of seeking out this environmentally-friendly coffee and how that helps support wildlife. (3:00 p.m. at the Vista Overlook). Elk Country Visitors Center, 134 Homestead Drive, Benezette, PA 15821 | |
Sat 7th Sep 12:00 pm 4:00 pm | Fire & Fall Flavors ~ Open Fire Cooking, Pfeiffer Nature Center, Portville, NY Humans have many years of mastery of the open fire and ingenious cooking techniques. We’ll explore and practice some of these useful and creative techniques. Surprise… you can cook an egg on a stick! How about potatoes encased in mud? Pancakes on a tin can? Cake in a cardboard box? Oh… the things you can cook (and eat)! For more information call: 716-933-0187 www.pfeiffernaturecenter.org Pfeiffer Nature Center, 14 S. Main Street, Portville, NY 14770 | |
Sun 8th Sep | Timber Rattlesnake Do you really know the truth about these reptiles with such a bad reputation? Chances are, some of what you think you know, isn’t really true. Learn how they survive in their habitat and why the poor reputation of timber rattlesnakes is so unfounded. They are amazing creatures with many special adaptations; and the more you understand them, whether you like them or not, the more you will see how valuable they are to their ecosystem. (3:00 p.m. in the Discovery Room). Elk Country Visitor Center, 134 Homestead Drive, Benezette, PA, 15821 | |
Sun 8th Sep | Bone Head, Benezette, PA Did you know that Antler is one of the fastest growing tissues in the natural world? Come learn about this and other exciting facts about how antlers are formed. Handle different sets of antlers and stay after the presentation to measure and score a set of elk antlers! (This program will begin at 1:00 p.m. in the Discovery Room). Elk Country Visitor Center, 134 Homestead Drive, Benezette, PA 15821 | |
Sun 8th Sep | Bass Fishing Tournament in the ANF Sponsored by Reynoldsville Bass Club For more information please contact Rick Lanzoni, (814) 591-6013 Elijah Run Boat Launch in the Allegheny National Forest | |
Sun 8th Sep 1:00 am 4:00 am | Sweet Lil Sixteen Daze Car Show, Bradford, PA Antique * Classic * Street Rods * Special Interest * Cars & Trucks. Live Entertainment from 12:00 - 4:00 $9. Pre- Registration by Sept 1, $12. Day of Show Registration: 9am - 1pm Mail to : Street Dreams Car Club, 130 Williams Street, Bradford, PA 16701 Gary Hoy (814) 362-3717 or Kevin Shaffer (814) 465-3431 OR E-mail streetdreamscarclub@webtv.net Historic Main Street, | |
Sun 8th Sep 9:00 am 5:00 pm | Autumn Daze Car Show in Bradford "Sweet Little 16" rock 'n roll scene For more information call: 814-362-3717 Main Street, Bradford, PA 16701 | |
Thu 12th Sep | “War of 1812” Smethport ,PA The Honorable Judge Hauser will speaker for the society’s annual fall dinner meeting. Two hundred years ago our country took on the greatest naval power in the world, Great Britain, in a conflict that would have an immense impact on our young country's future. Program and dinner will be held at the East Smethport United Christian Church at 6 p.m. Purchase of a ticket will need to be made by September 6th. Call 814-887-5142 for more information or ticket purchase. Smethport United Christian Church | |
Thu 12th Sep 6:00 pm 7:30 pm | Annual Fall Dinner Meeting - War of 1812 in Smethport, PA Speaker: Judge Houser will speak on the War of 1812. This war-while little discussed or publicised- is unique to our nation becoming a world power. For more information call: 814-887-5142 www.smethportchamber.com East Smethport Christian Church, Route 6, East Smethport | |
Fri 13th Sep to Sun 15th Sep | Drag Races, Rew Ride all day from 9 am to 9 pm. Drag Races will start at 6 pm. Chicken BBQ for $6 will be available. For more information call: 814-465-9979 www.majestictrails.com Majestic Kamp and Lost Trails, Route 46, Rew, PA 16744 | |
Fri 13th Sep | Fall Festival in Kane Enjoy vendors, crafts, hay rides, tons of fun!! For more information call: 814-837-6565 www.kanepa.com Greater Kane Area PA 16735 | |
Sat 14th Sep | Wildlife Rehabilitation, Benezette, PA Come and listen to Alyssa Knee, Centre for Wildlife Care Intern, talk about the importance of wildlife rehabilitation and what to do if you see injured wildlife. Meet and greet their education animals, including a black rat snake and wood turtle! ( This program is at 1:00 p.m. in the Discovery Room). Elk Country Visitor Center, 134 Homestead Drive, Benezette, PA, 15821 | |
Sat 14th Sep to Sun 15th Sep | Charity Walleye Fishing Tournament in the ANF Sponsored by Kinzua Outdoors For more information please call Tom Means (814) 362-1423 Willow Bay Boat Launch in the Allegheny National Forest | |
Sat 14th Sep | Wild Edibles Talk and Walk, Benezette, PA Ever wonder what all those plants are growing around your home? Many of them may be edible if prepared properly. Come learn all about the seasonal buffet that often goes unnoticed; as we learn about various edibles that could be used in a survival situation or to spice up a dish at home. (Meet in the Discovery Room at 3:00 p.m.). Elk Country Visitor Center, 134 Homestead Drive, Benezette, PA, 15821 | |
Sat 14th Sep | Evening Elk Watch, Benezette, PA Join a staff member as they set up on the Buckeneezer Viewing Blind to watch the elk. A limited supply of spotting scopes will be available on site. Bring any questions you have about PA’s elk herd along with you to ask staff experts. (6 p.m. at Buckeneezer Blind). Elk Country Visitor Center, 134 Homestead Drive, Benezette, PA, 15821 | |
Sat 14th Sep 12:00 pm 2:00 pm | Wheel Around The Hub Bicycle Race, Smethport, PA Smethport’s historic “Wheel Around the Hub” cycling race is back! The race route passes through town 7 times. Registration begins at 9:00 am and the starting gun fires at 12 noon in front of the McKean County Court House on Main Street. This year’s event will feature a new Junior Mountain Bike Class for cyclists aged 12-13, 14-15, and 16-17, who will participate in a one-lap race. Parents are encouraged to ride along with younger cyclists along the route. Following the race, there will be a Pig Roast / Beef Brisket Dinner and Awards Celebration at the Smethport Fire Hall. Smethport’s own Hamlin Station Blue Grass Band will provide musical entertainment. For more information please call: 814-887-6020 wheelrace@smethportpa.org Greater Smethport Area, Main Street, Smethport, PA 16749 | |
Sun 15th Sep | Compare and Contrast North American Deer Families, Benezette, PA ”- Explore the similarities and differences among the four main species that make up the “deer” family. Learn the striking differences between moose, elk, caribou, and white-tailed deer, yet see how they all share common characteristics as ruminate and ungulate cousins in the “deer” extended family. (This program will begin at 1:00 p.m. in The Discovery Room). Elk Country Visitor Center, 134 Homestead Drive, Benezette, PA, 15821 | |
Sun 15th Sep | Pennsylvania Black Bears, Benezette, PA Whether it is awe or fear that you feel when you see a bear, you probably don’t know the entire story of Pennsylvania black bears. Learn more about their life and survival in Penn’s Woods, as well as what scientists have learned about them over the years. (This program will take place in the Discovery Room at 4:00 p.m.). Elk Country Visitor Center, 134 Homestead Drive, Benezette, PA, 15821 | |
Mon 16th Sep | Indepentent Film Series - Before Midnight, Bradford, PA $7.00 Admission, 5:30 PM, 814-363-9388 www.dipsonthearres.com 123 Main Street, Bradford, PA 16701 | |
Wed 18th Sep | Night at the Museum, Salamanca, NY Ms. Jare' R. Cardinal, SINM Director, will talk about Coming to Cattaraugus; Asher Wright's Mission. What happened to the Christian Senecas at Buffalo Creek after the loss of their land in 1842? What does this have to do with the founding of the Thomas Indian School, or as it was known earlier, the Thomas Orphanage and Asylum for Destitute Children? Jare' will discuss these issues when she talks about the first 25 yrs. of the TOA and the children who reside here. Open to the Public with light refreshments. Time 5:30pm 716-9451104 Seneca - Iroquois National Museum, 814 Broad Street, Salamanca, NY 14779 | |
Thu 19th Sep | JACKSON INNS OF COURT TO SCREEN ‘WAR DON DON’ BRADFORD, Pa. – The Justice Robert H. Jackson Inn of Court and the Robert H. Jackson Center Inn of Court will show the film “War Don Don” at their annual meeting Thursday evening at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. The film will be shown at 7 p.m. Sept. 19 in the Bromeley Family Theater in Blaisdell Hall followed by a panel discussion and question-and-answer session. It is free and open to the public. “War Don Don” follows the war crimes trial of Sierra Leone’s Revolutionary United Front rebel leader Issa Sesay and explores the complex relationship between individual accountability, collective reconciliation and the limits of international justice. From 1991 to 2001, the United Front fought to overthrow the ruling government of Sierra Leone. In 2003, after the end of the war, the United Nations and the government of Sierra Leone spent more than $200 million building a special court to seek justice and reconciliation, setting up the world’s first international war crimes “hybrid tribunal.” Three years in the making, “War Don Don” draws on unprecedented access to the inner workings of the defense and prosecution in Sesay’s trial, including access to Sesay himself, exploring the contradictions of a man who dealt in blood diamonds, commanded child soldiers and was blamed for mass atrocities against civilians, while also being credited by some with single-handedly ending the war. Originally produced for HBO, the film was nominated for two Emmy Awards in 2011 and was the winner of the Special Jury Prize at South by Southwest Film Festival. American Inns of Court are designed to improve the skills and professionalism of members of the bench and bar. The Robert H. Jackson Inns are named for Supreme Court Justice Robert H. Jackson, who was architect of the international trial process and then the chief prosecutor of the surviving Nazi leaders at Nuremberg, Germany. Jackson grew up in Frewsburg, N.Y., and spent 25 years in nearby Jamestown, N.Y., practicing law. University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, 300 Campus Drive, Bradford, PA 16701 | |
Fri 20th Sep to Sun 22nd Sep | Rock N' Roll Weekend in Ellicottville, NY Don’t miss this fun filled Rock N Roll weekend! Highlights include eclectic shops, outstanding restaurants, performances by regional musicians and the Classic Car Show. For more information call: 716-699-5046 www.ellicottvilleny.com West Washington Street, Ellicottville, NY 14731 | |
Fri 20th Sep | Owl Prowl, Benezette, PA They are the silent hunters of the night. But when they do make noise, do you know which owl is making it? Or, which one states, ‘who cooks for you’? Learn about the owls found in PA and try your hand at calling to these birds of prey to see if any of the area’s owls respond. (Meet at the Discovery Room at 7:00 p.m.). Elk Country Visitor Center, 134 Homestead Drive, Benezette PA, 15821 | |
Sat 21st Sep to Sun 22nd Sep | 18th Kinzua Bridge State Park “Fall Festival” Enjoy the Annual Kinzua Bridge Fall Festival with musical entertainment, vendors, food, pony rides, zem-zem cars, along with a terrific view of the Kinzua Bridge! Try your hand at candle dipping, leaf printing, and apple cider! Bring a chair and `set a spell` while listening to local musicians play bluegrass/country tunes! For more information call: 814-887-2754 www.dcnr.state.pa.us Kinzua Bridge State Park, 1721 Lindholm Dr., Mt. Jewett, PA 16740 | |
Sat 21st Sep | Bass Fishing Tournament in the ANF Sponsored by Mingo Creek Anglers For more information please contact Mike Stefan, (412) 303-5133 Elijah Run Boat Launch in the Allegheny National Forest | |
Sat 21st Sep | Binocular Basics, Benezette, PA - Tired of that unclear picture? Join the naturalist at Buckaneezer Blind to learn how to get the most out of your binoculars and hopefully see some Elk too! (This program will begin at 5:30 p.m.). Elk Country Visitor Center, 134 Homestead Drive, Benezette, PA 15821 | |
Sat 21st Sep | Gran Fondo of the Alleghenies in Warren Join us this fall for a ride through the unmatched beauty of northwest Pennsylvania during peak fall foliage. The Bicycle Times Gran Fondo of the Alleghenies offers three routes through the Allegheny National Forest, suitable for riders of all abilities. Choose from 30, 60, or 100-mile adventures. For more information call: 814-723-3050 www.wccbi.org Allegheny National Forest in Warren, PA 16365 | |
Sat 21st Sep | Monarch Butterfly Tagging, Benezette, PA - Get “up close and personal” with monarch butterflies as they pass southward through Pennsylvania on their fall migration. Find out more about their amazing journey, while learning how to safely handle, capture, tag, and measure these beautiful creatures! (This program will be at 1 P.M. in the Outdoor Pavilion). Elk Country Visitor Center, 134 Homestead Drive, Benezette, PA, 15821 | |
Sat 21st Sep | Fall Photo Walk, Mt Jewett, PA Join professional photographer Ed Bernik at the Kinzua Bridge State Park. Mt. Jewett, Pennsylvania at 10:00 am on September 21 to improve your digital photography skills. Part of the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Kinzua Bridge State Park, the Fall Photo Walk is FREE of charge. Participants should bring their digital camera , good walking shoes and a desire to learn. A book signing of "The great Great Kinzua Bridge"photography by Ed Bernik will follow from Noon to 4:00. Call 800-473-9370 fpr details Kinzua Bridge State Park, Mt Jewett, PA | |
Sat 21st Sep | Lost and Found: Fur Coat, Benezette, PA Anyone know who this fur belongs to? Chances are, it’s a resident of the area. Learn how to identify the fur coats of many of the mammals that call the area home. (This program will be held at the Vista Overlook at 4:00 p.m.). Elk Country Visitor Center, 134 Homestead Drive, Benezette,PA, 15821 | |
Sat 21st Sep | Sustainable Energy , Benezette, PA Have fun becoming actively involved in many family–oriented experiments and projects as you learn about environmental friendly energy sources. (This program will begin at 11 A.M. in the Outdoor Pavilion). Elk Country Visitor Center, 134 Homstead Drive, Benezette, PA 15821 | |
Sat 21st Sep 12:00 am 4:00 am | Awesome Amphibia, Portville, NY Pfeiffer Nature Center, 14 S. Main Street, Portville NY, 14770 | |
Sat 21st Sep 10:00 am 4:00 pm | Fall Festival in Sheffield Our Campground will be Hosting our 3rd annual Fall Festival October 13th. Come and join us. For more information call: 814-968-4377 www.whisperingwindspa.com Whispering Wind Campground & Lodge, 277 Tollgate Road, Sheffield, PA 16345 | |
Sat 21st Sep 12:00 pm 4:00 pm | Awesome Amphibia, Pfeiffer Nature Center, Portville, NY September is salamander time at Pfeiffer! Hear a great childrens story then head out into the woods where you’ll turn logs, lift rocks, peer under ledges to carefully capture salamanders from our old-growth forest. Have time to observe and learn about the salamanders, frogs, toads, and maybe a snake or two, then create your own amphibian art: a clay salamander or a toad house to take home. For more information call: 716-933-0187 www.pfeiffernaturecenter.org Pfeiffer Nature Center, 14 S. Main Street, Portville, NY 14770 | |
Sun 22nd Sep | Buggin’ Out, Benezette, PA Penn State Graduate and Wildlife Technician, Stacy Foster, welcomes kids of all ages to learn about the exciting world of insects! Take a look at a collection of specimens. After the presentation hit the trails with Stacy and see what kinds insects you can discover right here in Elk Country! (This program will be held at 1:00 p.m. in the Outdoor Pavilion). Elk Country Visitor Center, 134 Homestead Drive, Benezette, PA 15821 | |
Sun 22nd Sep | SOUTHERN TIER SYMPHONY TO PRESENT ‘RUSSIAN FALL’ IN SUNDAY CONCERT BRADFORD, Pa. – The Southern Tier Symphony will perform “Russian Fall,” featuring Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4 in F minor, at 3 p.m. Sept. 22 in the Bromeley Family Theater of Blaisdell Hall at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. Tickets for the event are $20 for the public and free for all students. Other selections are “Little Suite” by Witold Lutoslawski, “Polka from the Golden Age” by Dimitri Shostakovitch, “Russian Christmas” by Alfred Reed and selections from “Les Miserables” by Claude Michel Schoenber. The symphony is directed by John Whitney, who has led orchestras on three continents, including those in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia and Venezuela. He has performed with or conducted a host of platinum artists, including Luciano Pavarotti, Tony Bennett, Ray Charles, Henry Mancini, Cab Calloway, Liberace and Doc Severinsen. More information on the Southern Tier Symphony may be found at www.southerntiersymphony.org. For disability-related needs, contact the Office of Disability Resources and Services at (814)362-7609 or clh71@pitt.edu Bromeley Family Theater, 300 Campus Drive, Bradford,PA 16701 | |
Sun 22nd Sep | Natural Laundry Detergent, Benezette, PA Whether you’re looking to reduce spending or improve your environmental footprint; homemade laundry soap can be a rewarding activity for the whole family! As we discuss the benefits of using this soap, we’ll make a batch of homemade Laundry detergent with the naturalist and receive a sample to try at home. (This program will be at 4:00 p.m. in the Outdoor Pavilion). Elk Country Visitor Center, 134 Homestead Drive, Benezette | |
Mon 23rd Sep | Indepentent Film Series - MUD, Bradford, PA $7.00 Admission, 5:30 PM, 814-363-9388 www.dipsonthearres.com 123 Main Street, Bradford, PA 16701 | |
Tue 24th Sep | MOMIX, Bradford, PA "You've never seen anything like this," Oschman said. "What these artist can do with images, light, movement... breathtaking." Known internationally for presenting work of exceptional invent- iveness and physical beauty, MOMIX is a company of dancer- illusionists under the directionof Moses Pendleton. 7:30 p.m. www.bcpac.com/ 814-362-2522 Bromeley Family Theater, 300 Campus Drive, Bradford, PA | |
Tue 24th Sep 7:00 pm 8:30 pm | Historical Movie Night, Smethport, PA Free admission to a civil war movie with free admissions. For more information call: 814-887-5142 www.smethportchamber.com Old Jail Museum, 502 W. King St., Smethport, PA 16749 | |
Fri 27th Sep | What’s that Tree, Benezette, PA There are a great many trees in the forest. Learn about some of the common ones and how you can easily identify them as we traverse the ECVC trails. (Meet in the Discovery Room at 3:00 p.m.). Elk Country Visitor Center, 134 Homestead Drive, Benezette, PA 15821 | |
Sat 28th Sep | Guest Speaker, John Dzemyan, PGC Land Manager: “Pennsylvania’s White-Tailed Deer ”. Don’t miss this informative and interesting presentation on the past and present status of the Commonwealth’s white-tailed deer population. You will also have the opportunity to view, compare, and even handle several sets of very large antlers from deer which have had proper habitat compared with those who have not. ( This unique program will be held in our large Outdoor Pavilion at 1:00 p.m.). the Elk Country Visitor Center, 134 Homestead Drive, Benezette, PA 15821 | |
Sat 28th Sep | UNIQUE PRODUCTION OF ‘OUR TOWN’ BRADFORD, PA BRADFORD, Pa. – A unique production of the classic play “Our Town” will be presented by Little Green Pig Theater next week at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. Thornton Wilder’s popular Pulitzer-prize winning drama will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 28 in the Bromeley Family Theater in Blaisdell Hall. The Five Points Star arts blog called the Little Green Pig production “a fresh, innovative, heart-squeezing new production.” Performed with an all African-American cast, director Jay O’Berski told the Chapel Hill (N.C.) News that the Durham, N.C., theater group follows Wilder’s story line. “It’s a place where birth, weddings and death are unencumbered by the sensationalistic elements that normally accompany black stories in modern media. It’s a look at what was and what is, through the lens of America’s most produced, iconic play.” Five Points said the cast, which must play multiple roles, is “uniformly strong,” and particularly praised J. Alphonse Nicholson as teenager George Gibbs and Aurelia Belfield as protagonist Emily Webb. Dr. Kevin Ewert, professor of theater at Pitt-Bradford, said, “In 2006, Little Green Pig did Checkhov’s ‘The Cherry Orchard’ with an all-black cast. It was extraordinary. It was like watching a new play that also happened to be this great classic, where the quiet museum reverence was traded in for something with a lot more life in it. ‘Our Town’ is being similarly reinvented.” Little Green Pig is a nonprofit theater company with a model that is experimental but accessible, strange and dreamlike, but familiar and immediate. Tickets are $6 for the public and $2 for all students and may be purchased through the Bromeley box office by calling (814)362-5113. For disability University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, 300 Campus Drive, Bradford, PA 16701. | |
Sat 28th Sep | Reishi Tea, Benezette, PA Some cultures refer to the Reishi as the mushroom of immortality! Come learn all about it as we sample some and learn about other wild teas that can be found in the area. (This program will be held at 4:00 p.m. in the Outdoor Pavilion). Elk Country Visitor Center, 134 Homestead Drive, Benezette, PA, 15821 | |
Sat 28th Sep | Cold-blooded Curiosity, Benezette, PA Are you naturally curious? If so, this is an event you don’t want to miss! Cold-blooded Curiosity has visited The Center on many occasions and are back again by popular demand! They are a conservation group whose mission is to educate others about conservation through a hands-on approach. Come meet and greet the cold-blooded creatures up close and personal at the Elk Country Visitor Center and hear the stories told by founders of the organization, Jesse Winters and Dreama Tubbs. ( Cold-blooded Curiosity will be set up in the Discovery Room throughout the afternoon). Elk Country Visitor Center, 134 Homestead Drive, Benezette, PA, 15821 | |
Sat 28th Sep 10:00 am 6:00 pm | Fall Fest at Flickerwood Wine Cellars, Kane, PA, 16735 FALLFEST 2013 A Celebration of Harvest Our last party of the season, a weekend of wine, live music shopping and food! Saturday and Sunday September 28 & 29 Open Saturday 10-9 and Sunday 11-6. Rain or Shine. Spezie Pesca Vino (Spiced Peach Wine) will be making its return and there will be complimentary samples of mulled Sweet Angel Red all weekend! We have a wonderful variety of vendors scheduled for the weekend. There will be hand made crafts, jewelry, baked goods, hand sewn items, skin products, and even homemade treats for Fido! Snuffy's Chainsaw Carvings will be demonstrating and selling all weekend. Cinco C's Alpacas will be here on Sunday with their wonderful animals and alpaca products! MUSIC over FALLFEST weekend will be fantastic too as we are THE WINE THAT ROCKS! Saturday, winemaker Rick Zampogna and his band XIII will be rockin' the pavilion from 1-5! Sunday, the fun continues with the No Name Trio! You can dance and sing along with them from 1-5! Oh and the food! B & N Concessions will be here all week-end with the best festival food around! North Country Kettle Corn will be here popping up their delicious kettle corn Several vendors will be selling baked goods, candy and pepper jelly Door Prizes, Sales, Discounts DON'T MISS OUT!! 14-837-7566 309 Flickerwood Road, Kane, PA , 16735 | |
Sun 29th Sep | Charity Fishing Tournament in the ANF Sponsored by Bradford Youth Hockey For more information please contact Tom Means, (814) 362-1423 Willow Bay Boat Launch in the Allegheny National Forest | |
Sun 29th Sep | Treasure Cache, Benezette, PA Heard of geocaching, but not sure what all the fuss is about? Come learn how to use one of our basic gps units, as we teach you all about geocaching. Once we learn the basics, we will put our knowledge to use by finding a temporary cache located at the center. Elk Country Visitor Center, 134 Homestead Drive, Benezette, PA, 15821 | |
Sun 29th Sep | All About Elk, Benezette, PA Learn fascinating facts about the Pennsylvania elk herd! Discover some of the seasonal happenings here in Elk Country and learn about the history of elk in the state. (This program will be held at 1:00 p.m. at the Dominion Viewing Blind Amphitheater). Elk Country Visitor Center, 134 Homestead Drive, Benezette, PA, 15821 | |
Sun 29th Sep 10:00 am 6:00 pm | Fall Fest - Annual Scarecrow Contest Fraley Street, Kane, PA 16735 | |
Mon 30th Sep | Indepentent Film Series - Unfinished Song, Bradford, PA $7.00 Admission, 5:30 PM, 814-363-9388 www.dipsonthearres.com 123 Main Street, Bradford, PA 16701 | |
Tue 1st Oct | Financial Planning: Getting Started Financial Planning: Getting Started, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Room 200, Seneca Building, 2 Main St., Bradford, Pa. $30. Learn the fundamentals of the financial planning process. For more information or to register, contact the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford Division of Continuing Education and Regional Development at 814-362-5078 or contined@pitt.edu. | |
Fri 4th Oct | 50th Anniversary Gala, Bradford, PA Don't miss Pitt-Bradford's 50th Anniversary Gala with special guest, Marilyn Horne. A formal dinner, entertainment, and limited auction will be held to raise funds for the Marilyn Horne Archive Collection Project that will be located in the Seneca Building. For more information call (814) 362-5091. www.upb.pitt.edu/anniversarycalender University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, 300 Campus Drive, Bradford, PA 16701 |