So Much to See and Do in Any Season
Upcoming Events
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Sat 17th Apr 10:00 am 10:30 am | Morning Bird Walks, Mt. Jewett Bring your binoculars to look for birds while hiking around the park and out on the bridge! It's healthy too! Meet in front of the visitors center. As with all programs, you must wear a mask and practice social distancing. For more information call: 814-778-5467 Or visit www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateP......aspx Kinzua Bridge State Park, 296 Viaduct Rd, Mt Jewett, PA 16740  |  | |
Sat 17th Apr 1:00 pm 2:00 pm | Green Walks, Mt. Jewett Have you ever wondered what plants stay green throughout the winter? Kinzua Bridge State Park has several interesting greenies for you to find along the trail. Meet in the overflow parking lot near the General Kane Trailhead. This will be a hike on the General Kane trail, a one-mile-rated easy trail. Dress for the weather. As with all programs, you must wear a mask and practice social distancing. For more information please call 814-778-5467 Or Visit www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateP......aspx Kinzua Bridge State Park, 296 Viaduct Rd, Mt Jewett, PA 16740 | | |
Sat 17th Apr 2:00 pm 2:30 pm | Shed Hunting, Benezette Are you curious about how to find shed whitetail and elk antlers? Everyone has their own method when scouting the woods for sheds; join us here at the Elk Country Visitor Center as we discuss some of our most effective methods. Also learn why antlers drop each year and the difference between antlers and horns. After the presentation, test your new skills by trying to find some antlers we have hidden for practice. For more information call 814-787-5173 Or visit elkcountryvisitorcenter.com/ Elk Country Visitor Center, 950 Winslow Hill Rd, Benezette, PA 15821 | | |
Sun 18th Apr 12:30 pm 4:30 pm | Wine & Cheese Tasting, Kane Join them for a wine & cheese pairing. Sample 4 wines & 4 kinds of cheese that pair deliciously together. Cheeses will be served with crackers, baguettes, dried fruits, or cured meats. $20.00 per person. Reservations required-call 814-837-7566. Payment made time of the reservation. For more information call 814-837-7566 Or visit www.flickerwood.com/Events Flickerwood Wine Cellars and Cocktail Lounge, 309 Flickerwood Rd, Kane, PA 16735 | | |
Sat 24th Apr 9:00 am 11:00 am | Celebrate Earth Day, Mt. Jewett Are you interested in helping the Earth? Visit the Kinzua Bridge State Park and participate in activities such as litter pick-up, raking, and general park beautification! Please BYOG-bring your own glove-and dress for the weather. We will provide garbage bags and disinfected equipment. As with all programs participants must wear a mask and practice social distancing. Meet at the Kinzua Bridge State Park Visitors Center lobby. For more information please call: 814-778-5467 Or visit: www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateP......aspx Kinzua Bridge State Park, 296 Viaduct Rd, Mt Jewett, PA 16740 | | |
Sat 24th Apr 10:00 am 10:30 am | Morning Bird Walks, Mt. Jewett Bring your binoculars to look for birds while hiking around the park and out on the bridge! It's healthy too! Meet in front of the visitors center. As with all programs, you must wear a mask and practice social distancing. For more information call: 814-778-5467 Or visit www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateP......aspx Kinzua Bridge State Park, 296 Viaduct Rd, Mt Jewett, PA 16740 | | |
Sat 24th Apr 11:00 am 11:00 pm | CJ Spirits Leekfest, Kane Celebrate the official release of their 2021 Leek Vodka. Leef foodstuff featuring leek soup, leek sausage sammies, leek smoked chicken, scalloped potatoes w/ham & leeks, rigatoni with leek vodka sauce. Live music featuring Randy Andreano & the Mojo Dogs. Bloody Mary Bar (using their famous Leek Vodka) For more information call 814-837-1500 Or visit www.cjspirits.com/ CJ Spirits, 120 Willow Run Dr, Kane, PA 16735 | | |
Sun 25th Apr 2:00 pm 2:30 pm | Turkey Talk, Benezette Turkey Season is right around the corner. Join our staff as we talk about turkeys. Some of the areas that will be discussed are the turkey’s identification, diet, habitat, and breeding. Take advantage of this program to learn more about one of the state’s most common game birds. For more information call 814-787-5173 Or visit elkcountryvisitorcenter.com/ Elk Country Visitor Center, 950 Winslow Hill Rd, Benezette, PA 15821 | | |
Fri 7th May to Sun 9th May | Fly Fishing Weekend, Ludlow
Olmsted Manor Retreat Center, 17 E Main St, Ludlow, PA 16333 | | |
Sat 8th May 10:00 am 4:00 pm | Get a Gift for Mom, Vendor Event, Salamanca, NY Stop down and get a gift for your mom before Mother's Day! Hosted by the Seneca Language Department. For more information call 716-532-4900 Ext 5120 Heritage Center, 12857 NY-438, Irving, NY 14081 | | |
Fri 14th May to Thu 27th May | Home Show Palooza, Olean, NY Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce and Olean Times Herald will be hosting the HSpalooza, a combo in-person one-day event and a virtual palooza of options to participate through online demos, live videos, a virtual guide, and printed passport all showcasing our home show vendors. For more information please call 716-372-4433 Or Visit oleanny.com/Default.aspx Olean, NY 14760, | | |
Fri 14th May to Sun 16th May | 3-day Kinzua Fly Fishing School, Bradford, PA Fly fishing is an angling method in which an artificial "fly" is used to catch fish. Sign up for classes and learn how to fly fish like a pro. This class is 3 days long with all meals included and lodging for two nights. Commuter price is $420. Resident is $445 For more information call: 814-368-5814 Or visit: users.penn.com/~skvarka University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, 300 Campus Dr, Bradford, PA 16701 | | |
Sat 15th May 10:00 am 4:00 pm | Trail Sale, Portville, NY Are you ready to get outside and enjoy some local Arts, Crafts, Antiques, and more? The proceeds of the trail sale will go towards keeping the nature Center open to the public and continuing the fun and educational programs throughout the year. The rain date Sunday, May 23rd Entry fee is $1 per person. For more information please call 716-933-0187 or visit pfeiffernaturecenter.org/nature-blog/ Pfeiffer Nature Center Eshelman Property, 1420 Yubadam Rd, Portville, NY 14770 | | |
Sat 22nd May | 5K & Half Marathon, Bradford FREE Dri-fit shirt with completion of the Half Marathon. For more information call 814-368-6101 or visit: www.twintiersymca.org Bradford Family YMCA, 59 Boylston St, Bradford, PA 16701 | | |
Sat 22nd May to Sun 23rd May | 2 day Kinzua Fly Fishing School, Bradford Fly fishing is an angling method in which an artificial "fly" is used to catch fish. Sign up for classes and learn how to fly fish like a pro. This is a 2 day class with all meals included and one-night lodging. $305 per person. For more information call: 814-368-5814 Or visit: users.penn.com/~skvarka University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, 300 Campus Dr, Bradford, PA 16701, USA | | |
Sun 30th May | PA Fish-For-FREE Days. Pennsylvania Fish-for-Free Days allow anyone (resident or non-resident) to legally fish on Pennsylvania waterways on the designated days with NO FISHING LICENSE REQUIRED (Trout/Salmon and Lake Erie permits are also NOT required). All other fishing regulations still apply. For more information please visit: www.fishandboat.com/Fi......aspx Pennsylvania Waterways | | |
Fri 4th Jun to Sun 6th Jun | 63rd Annual Allegany nature Pilgrimage, Salamanca, NY The Allegany Nature Pilgrimage is an annual outdoor learning experience. It combines fun with a variety of nature-oriented activities. This traditional weekend of natural history and outdoor education welcomes both the experienced naturalist as well as the inquisitive beginner! Reserveamerica.com is now accepting cabin reservations for the weekend of the 2021 Pilgrimage. For more information please visit www.alleganynaturepilgr.....;nbsp; Camp Allegany, Allegany State Park, Allegany State Park, Salamanca, NY 14779 | | |
Sat 5th Jun | We Gotta Regatta, Bradford, PA Float or paddle the "Tuna" creek on your seaworthy canoe, kayak, or floatation device of choice. Ending at Crook Farm, enjoy an afternoon of fun with live music and a pig roast. Donations benefit the Tuna Valley Trail Association. For more information please visit: www.tunavalleytrail.com Crook Farm, 476 Seaward Ave, Bradford, PA 16701 | | |
Sat 19th Jun | Holiday Valley Mudslide, Ellicottville, NY The Holiday Valley Mudslide is a mud run that's really, really FUN. Be sure to join them on June 20, 2020, for the 10th annual Mudslide! For more information please call: 716.699.2345 Or visit:www.holidayvalley.com/.....lide/ 6557 Holiday Valley Rd, Ellicottville, NY 14731 | | |
Thu 24th Jun to Sat 26th Jun | 24TH Jeep Jamboree USA, Bradford Be part of the excitement of off-road driving in the beautiful Allegheny National Forest. For more information call: 530-333-2550 www.jeepjamboreeusa.com University of Pittsburgh, Bradford, 300 Campus Dr, Bradford, PA 16701, USA | | |
Sat 26th Jun 10:00 am to Sun 27th Jun 5:00 pm | Art in the Wilds, Kane, PA This juried Fine Art Show is set in a beautifully wooded park in the center of Kane, Pennsylvania on the edge of the Allegheny National Forest, and part of the Pennsylvania Wilds. Enjoy artist demonstrations on Sunday. Admission and parking are free. Food, drinks and resting places are available on site. For more information call: 814-837-7167 www.artinthewilds.org Evergreen Park, Park Avenue, Kane, PA 16735 | | |
Sat 3rd Jul to Sun 4th Jul | 45th Annual Bark Peeler’s Festival, Galeton, PA At the 48th Annual Bark Peeler’s festival enjoy some food, entertainment, and contests like a greased pole, log rolling, horseshoe pitching, frog jumping, crosscut sawing, and birling. Demonstrations include a sawmill, birch still, chainsaw carving, Kids Korner, log skidding, History Alive, blacksmithing. Shop for handcrafted products at the craft tent. Admission costs $10 per day for adults and $3 per day for youth ages 3 to 11. More info: (814) 435-2652 lumbermuseum.org/events/ Pennsylvania Lumber Museum 5660 US route 6, Galeton, PA 16922 | | |
Sun 4th Jul | PA Fish-For-FREE Days. Pennsylvania Fish-for-Free Days allow anyone (resident or non-resident) to legally fish on Pennsylvania waterways on the designated days with NO FISHING LICENSE REQUIRED (Trout/Salmon and Lake Erie permits are also NOT required). All other fishing regulations still apply. For more information please visit: www.fishandboat.com/Fi......aspx Pennsylvania Waterways | | |
Fri 9th Jul | Relay For Life of McKean County, Bradford The sooner you get started, the more money you can raise. The more money you raise, the more incentive prizes you earn. So register early and get ready for a great fundraising season. For more information please call: 404-653-8076 Or Visit: secure.acsevents.org/s.....4 University of Pittsburgh, Bradford, 300 Campus Dr, Bradford, PA 16701 | | |
Sat 24th Jul 7:00 am 12:00 pm | Kinzua 5K, Mt. Jewett SPECIAL OPENING RATE! Registration Includes Performance Shirt, Drawstring Bag, Finisher Certificate, and Individual Refreshment Package. $30 a person. For more information visit runsignup.com/Race/Inf.....athon Kinzua Bridge State Park, 296 Viaduct Rd, Mt Jewett, PA 16740 | | |
Sat 24th Jul 11:00 am 10:00 pm | Old Home Days, Eldred, PA Join in the fun at the annual Old Home Days. Enjoy craft and food vendors, beer vendors, face painting, bouncy houses, and a car and motorcycle show. Don't miss out on the fantastic firework display in the evening. For more information call: 814-966-3336 Otto Eldred Joint School, 143 R L Sweitzer Dr, Duke Center, PA 16729, USA | | |
Sun 25th Jul 8:00 am 12:00 pm | Kinzua Half Marathon, Mt. Jewett SPECIAL OPENING RATE! Registration Includes Performance Shirt, Drawstring Bag, Finisher Medal, Finisher Certificate, and Individual Refreshment Package. $70 a person. For more information visit runsignup.com/Race/Inf.....athon Kinzua Bridge State Park, 296 Viaduct Rd, Mt Jewett, PA 16740 | | |
Fri 13th Aug to Sun 15th 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: 814-558-0184 Or Visit: www.facebook.com/Mount-.....35867 West Main Street, Mt. Jewett, PA 16740 | | |
Sun 15th Aug to Sat 21st 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. More info: 814-887-5361 www.mckeancountyfair.net McKean County Fair Grounds, 7172 Rt. 46, East Smethport, PA 16749 | | |
Sat 28th Aug to Sun 29th Aug | Crook Farm Old Time Music Festival, Bradford Open Mic Stage will be set up for those who want to perform. No admission fee, although camping donations are accepted. Jam and Song Tents will be available all weekend. For more information call (814) 362-3906 or Visit www.bradfordlandmark.org/ Crook Farm, 476 Seaward Ave, Bradford, PA 16701 | | |
Sun 12th Sep 11:00 am 2:00 pm | Autumn Daze Car Show, Bradford Spend the day with the Street Dreams Car Club for the Autumn Daze Car Show. Antique, Classic, Street Rods, Special Interest vehicles, and Cars & Trucks will be showcased in Historic Downtown Bradford. For more information call: Gary Hoy at 814-362-3717 or email garykhoy@gmail.com Main Street, Main St, Bradford, PA 16701, USA | | |
Sat 18th Sep to Sun 19th Sep | Penn Brad Oil Museums "Oil 150", Bradford 150th Anniversary Celebration of the Bradford Oil Field/50th Anniversary of the Penn Brad Oil Museum, Downtown Bradford. For more information call 814-362-1955 or visit penn-bradoilmuseum.org/events ; Downtown Bradford, PA 16701 | | |
Sun 19th Sep 11:00 am 4:00 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 | | |
Sat 25th Sep 12:00 pm 4:00 pm | Pumpkinfest, Bradford, PA Enjoy the many vendors on Main Street, food, entertainment, pumpkins, free movie at the Main Street Movie House, game booths, face painting, hay wagon and pony rides, and fireworks. All contests require pre-registration. More info: 814-368-7170 or Visit: www.facebook.com/Pumpki.....97038 Main Street, Main St, Bradford, PA 16701, USA | | |
Sat 9th Oct 8:00 am 12:30 pm | Marilla Trail Race, Bradford The 14 mile run starts at 9:30 am, and the registration fee is $40. The 7 mile run starts at 10 am, and registration is $30. All proceeds are going to benefit the Tuna Valley Trail Assoc. For more information please call: 814-598-7082 or email marillatrailrace@gmail.com www.marillatrailrace.com Marilla Bridges Trail, Bradford, PA 16701, USA | |
