Upcoming Events

Allegheny National Forest Visitors Bureau
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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Thu 25th Aug
to Sun 28th 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
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Sat 27th Aug
1:00 pm
3:00 pm
PA Mushroom Foraging, Benezette

Members ofthe Central PA Mushroom Club will be onsite to provide information onmushrooming in our part of the state. We will forage on the grounds of the ElkCountry Visitor Center and then identify the mushrooms found. This will be agreat educational event!

For more information call 814-787-5173

Or visit

elkcountryvisitorcenter.....ours/

Elk Country Visitor Center, 134 Homestead Dr, Benezette, PA 15821
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Sun 28th Aug
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
Welcome to the Rut, Benezette

The matingseason for the elk is upon us, join us at the Elk Country Visitor Center as we learnall about the unique behaviors that elk display during this time of the year!

For more information call: 814-787-5173

Or visit

elkcountryvisitorcenter.....ours/

Elk Country Visitor Center, 134 Homestead Dr, Benezette, PA 15821
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Sat 3rd Sep
11:00 am
9:30 pm
Flickerwood Fall Fest, Kane
Make your best Mac & Cheese and enter it in the Mac & Cheese competition. Learn how to throw axes with their throwing instructor. Compete against friends! Enjoy Cj's BBQ, wine competition, Cornhole competition, and Live music by Marshmellow overcoat. 
For more information Call:  814-837-7566
Or Visit
www.flickerwood.com/
Flickerwood Wine Cellars and Cocktail Lounge, 309 Flickerwood Rd, Kane, PA 16735
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Sat 3rd Sep
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
Elk Smart, Benezette
Elk Smart is a new initiative to help remind visitors who come to Elk Country to preserve the wild nature of the PA elk herd. learn the four principles of Elk Smart, how to practice them, and their importance. For more information please call 814-787-5173
Or visit
elkcountryvisitorcenter.....ours/
Elk Country Visitor Center (Keystone Elk Country Alliance), 134 Homestead Dr, Benezette, PA 15821
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Sun 4th Sep
12:00 pm
1:00 pm
Intro to Geocaching, Mt. Jewett
Held on the General Kane Trail at Kinzua Bridge State Park. There are a limited number of units available; call the park office at (814) 778-5467 if you need a unit.
Kinzua Bridge State Park, 296 Viaduct Rd, Mt Jewett, PA 16740
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Sun 4th Sep
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
Snakes of Pennsylvania, Benezette
Join KECA’s own snake expert Russell Wheeler as he shares his vast knowledge of Pennsylvania’s snake species. He will have live snakes on hand including an eastern black rat snake and a timber rattlesnake.
For more information call 814-878-5173
or visit 
elkcountryvisitorcenter.....ours/
Elk Country Visitor Center (Keystone Elk Country Alliance), 134 Homestead Dr, Benezette, PA 15821
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Mon 5th Sep
12:00 pm
1:00 pm
Introduction to Archery, Mt. Jewett
Targets and bows will be provided.
For more information call (814) 778-5467
Kinzua Bridge State Park, 296 Viaduct Rd, Mt Jewett, PA 16740
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Sat 10th Sep
11:00 am
9:00 pm
BCPAC’s Fall Music & Arts Festival, Bradford

Enjoy a widevariety of live music throughout the day, shop from local artisans, food &more. Plus bid onyour favorite artwork from this year's Heart of the Arts.

For more information visit

www.bcpac.com/fall-music-art-fest

Festival Way, Bradford, PA 16701
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Sat 10th Sep
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
PA Trapping Techniques, Benezette
Local trapping guru Tom Schwabenbauer will be the presenter for this educational program. He will be covering Pa trapping species, trap selections, and techniques and strategies for success. A great program for seasoned veterans as well as beginners to trapping!
For more information please call 814-787-5173
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elkcountryvisitorcenter.....ours/
Elk Country Visitor Center (Keystone Elk Country Alliance), 134 Homestead Dr, Benezette, PA 15821
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Sun 11th Sep
9:00 am
4:00 pm
Autumn Car Days, Bradford

Antique vehicles, classic vehicles, street rods, specialinterest cars & more all line Main Street for this day of family fun.

For more information

www.facebook.com/Garykhoy/

Main Street, Main St, Bradford, PA 16701
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Sun 11th Sep
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
Elk Explanations, Benezette
New to learning about elk? Join us for the basic breakdown as we learn about elk history, elk ecology, and elk behavior. Are you a seasoned “Elkspert?” We bet you’ll learn something new, too! Have burning questions about elk? Wondering how elk are managed? Perhaps you have a question about their favorite foods or habit? Maybe you’d like to know how long they live or when the calving season is. Join our staff at the Elk Country Visitor Center to find the answers to these questions and more!
For more information call 814-787-5173
or visit
elkcountryvisitorcenter.....ours/
Elk Country Visitor Center (Keystone Elk Country Alliance), 134 Homestead Dr, Benezette, PA 15821
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Tue 13th Sep
6:00 pm
8:00 pm
Cruise-In Tuesday, Bradford

Stop by Papa Scoops on September 13th for their Last Cruise-In Tuesday. Bring your Car, Jeep, Truck, or Motorcycle down while you enjoy live music, grab something to eat, and don't forget the scoops. 

For more information visit 

www.facebook.com/profi.....35767

Papa Scoops, 58 W Washington St, Bradford, PA 16701
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Sat 17th Sep
10:00 am
to Sun 18th Sep
6:00 pm
Kinzua Bridge State Park Fall Festival, Mt. Jewett
Kinzua Bridge State Park Fall Festival. Rain or shine. Arts/crafts and food vendors live musical entertainment. Bring a chair, stay all day!
For more information please call: (814) 778-5467 
Or visit:
www.kinzuabridgefoundation.com/
Kinzua Bridge State Park, 296 Viaduct Road, Mt Jewett, PA 16740
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Sat 17th Sep
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
Elk Basics, Benezette
New to learning about Elk? Stop in for the basic breakdown as you learn about Elk history, Elk ecology, and Elk behavior. Are you a seasoned "Elkspert?"
For more information please call 814-787-5173
Or visit
elkcountryvisitorcente.....ours/
Elk Country Visitor Center (Keystone Elk Country Alliance), 134 Homestead Dr, Benezette, PA 15821
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Sat 17th Sep
2:00 pm
11:00 pm
Logtober Fest., Kane
Logyard Brewing is excited to announce our LOGTOBER Fest! 

- Live Bands (All-day) Woodshed Prophets @co.townes + several more! Dozens of Breweries, Wineries, and Distilleries (List to follow). Unlimited Sampling $5 per full pour, Ax Throwing, Corn Hole Tournament, Lawn Games, Stein Holding Contest, Yodeling Contest, Chainsaw Carving, Food Vendors, Camping Spots (On-site - Limited to 100 Camp Sites)
For more information call: 814-598-0774
Or visit
www.facebook.com/LogyardBrewing
Logyard Brewing - Brewery, 20 Wetmore Ave, Kane, PA 16735
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Sun 18th Sep
12:00 pm
1:30 pm
Elk Country Escape Room, Benezette
Escape rooms are all the rage these days and the staff has designed their own! Think you have what it takes to escape. In this free escape room, the elk biologist Molly Wener has gone missing, and they need your help to search her office for clues to her whereabouts. The program will run every half an hour from 12-2 pm and is free. You can pre-register by emailing KECAConEdSp@Kecaus.com or by calling 814-787-5173
Elk Country Visitor Center (Keystone Elk Country Alliance), 134 Homestead Dr, Benezette, PA 15821
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Thu 22nd Sep
5:30 pm
6:30 pm
Summer Yoga
10 dollars per class. Runs every Thursday through the end of September
Pfeiffer Nature Center Lillibridge Property, 1974 Lillibridge Rd, Portville, NY 14770, USA
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Sat 24th Sep
12:00 pm
4:00 pm
Pumpkin Fest, Bradford
The annual college and community collaboration features many pumpkin-themed events, games, fall treats, and vendors. Ride the hayride, challenge a friend on the bungee run, scale the climbing wall or bring your little ones to the Pitt-Bradford kid's zone. 
For more information call 814-362-5091
or visit 
www.upb.pitt.edu/afw
Main Street, Main St, Bradford, PA 16701
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Sat 24th Sep
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
Elk Basics, Benezette
New to learning about Elk? Stop in for the basic breakdown as you learn about Elk history, Elk ecology, and Elk behavior. Are you a seasoned "Elkspert?"
For more information please call 814-787-5173
Or visit
elkcountryvisitorcente.....ours/
Elk Country Visitor Center (Keystone Elk Country Alliance), 134 Homestead Dr, Benezette, PA 15821
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Sat 24th Sep
4:00 pm
10:00 pm
Moon Dance, Westline, PA
The Kinzua Valley Trail club invites you to the annual fundraiser the "Moon Dance". There will be live music by the Second Act, a pig roast, desserts, and other refreshments. All proceeds go to the Kinzua Valley Trail Club. Tickets are $40.  For more information please call: 814-778-5627
or visit: www.facebook.com/KinzuaValleyTrailClub
Westline Historic Dance Hall, 1 Westline Road (3 miles off of Rt. 219) Westline, PA 16751
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Sat 24th Sep
5:30 pm
9:00 pm
Hike for Hannah, Smethport
2nd annual honor walks to promote suicide awareness and education in McKean county, PA. This event is open to anyone who has experienced a loss from suicide, is celebrating a survival story, or just wants to show support for suicide awareness. Guest speaker, Games, Food, giveaways, Luminari4es, Honor Walk, and lots more!
For more information and to register go to @hikeforhannah2022 or call 814-778-5747
Hamlin Lake Park, Park Ln, Smethport, PA 16749
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Sun 25th Sep
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
Welcome to the Rut, Benezette

The matingseason for the elk is upon us, join us at the Elk Country Visitor Center as we learnall about the unique behaviors that elk display during this time of the year!

For more information call: 814-787-5173

Or visit

elkcountryvisitorcenter.....ours/

Elk Country Visitor Center, 134 Homestead Dr, Benezette, PA 15821
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Thu 29th Sep
5:30 pm
6:30 pm
Summer Yoga
10 dollars per class. Runs every Thursday through the end of September
Pfeiffer Nature Center Lillibridge Property, 1974 Lillibridge Rd, Portville, NY 14770, USA
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Fri 30th Sep
8:00 pm
9:00 pm
Kinzua Night Sky Interpretative Program

Bradford, PA, September 22, 2022 — The US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service is offering a free, interpretive constellation tour program in Allegheny National Forest on Friday, September 30, 2022, from 8:00 to 9:00 pm, at Kinzua Beach.
All ages are invited to participate in this forest ranger-led program. “During our journey across the sky, we will identify stars, constellations, and night sky objects while exploring connections to our past and future,” said Forest Ranger Sarah Needs.
We recommend participants bring a chair or blanket and take steps to protect themselves from biting insects.
Participants should meet at Kinzua Beach, located off of State Route 59, no later than 7:50 pm.
For questions about the Constellation Tour, call the Bradford Ranger District Office at 814- 363-6000.
Kinzua Beach
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Sat 1st Oct
9:00 am
11:00 am
Bird Lecture and Walk
Local birding expert John Fedak will give a talk on local birds at 9 a.m. The talk will be followed by a two levels of guided bird walk – one level and paved along the Richard E. McDowell Community Trail the other a hike up Quintuple Mountain, both on campus. The event is free and open to the public. Those participating should dress for hiking, bring bug spray and water and beware of ticks.
Mukaiyama University Room in the Frame-Westerberg Commons at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
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Sat 1st Oct
9:30 am
12:30 pm
2nd Annual Jarrett Costanzo Memorial Jeep and Fun Run
Jeep with us at our 2nd Annual Jeep & Fun Run to raise money for the Jarrett Costanzo Memorial Fund! We raised enough money for two scholarships last year and want to raise enough this year for THREE of them.
We will drive in the Allegheny National Forest and stop at some of our favorite spots. At most locations we will Explore and roll. Some new and some old.

9:30am Sign in and line up
11am Jeep Run begins.


Pricing:
$30.00/person Jeep Run & Chicken BBQ Dinner or $45.00/person Jeep Run, BBQ & T-shirt
Flickerwood Wine Cellars and Cocktail Lounge, 309 Flickerwood Rd, Kane, PA 16735, USA
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Sat 1st Oct
10:00 am
5:00 pm
Arts on the Island Festival, Smethport
Stop down for the Arts on the Island Festival, this day will be filled with showcased Arts, Live music, a Car Show, Rotary Duck Race, and the ever-popular fireworks in the evening.
For more information please call 814-887-5142
Or visit:
mckeancountyhistoricalsociety.org
Hamlin Lake, Smethport, PA 16749
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Thu 6th Oct
5:30 pm
8:00 pm
Annual Autumn Auction Fundraiser, Bradford
It is Football and Pumpkin spice season and that means it is also time for the Bradford Area Chamber’s Annual Autumn Auction.  The event will take place Thursday, October 6 at the St. Bernard’s Gym (95 E. Corydon Street) with food and a cash bar provided by the Bradford Club.  Social hour starts at 5:30 and the auction starts at 6:30. Tickets can be purchased by calling the chamber at 814-368-7115 or online at bradfordchamber.com – auction.  The price is $65 for two tickets or $35 for one ticket. 
St. Bernard’s Gym, 95 E Corydon St, Bradford, PA 16701
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