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Wed 26th Apr 9:00 am to Sat 29th Apr 6:00 pm | Chainsaw Carvers Rendezvous, Ridgway, PA Welcome back to Ridgway for the 2023 Chainsaw Carvers Rendezvous. Appalachian Arts Studio will be hosting 75 carvers at The Ridgway Mills, April 26-29 for live carving, food, entertainment, and a small auction. Many carvers will bring finished pieces with them to sell directly. April is going to be perfect weather for the event and you don’t want to miss it. There will be a $5/person gate fee. chainsawrendezvous.org Ridgway Mills Campground 260 West Main Street Ridgway, PA 15853 | |
Wed 26th Apr 4:00 pm 6:00 pm | Women's Happy Hour Explore the ways to treat yourself! Enjoy music, cocktails, & appetizers. $20/advance registration - $25 at the door For more information call 814-837-6565 or email info@kanepa.com 63 N Fraley St, Kane, PA 16735, USA Six & Kane - 3rd Floor | |
Sat 29th Apr 10:00 am 1:00 pm | McKean County Kids Fest Free event for children birth-5. Fun interactive displays, kid friendly snacks, entertainment, plus developmental screenings and giveaways! For more information call the YMCA at 814-368-6101 Bradford Family YMCA, 59 Boylston St, Bradford, PA 16701, USA | |
Sat 29th Apr 11:00 am 3:00 pm | Taste of the Town Stop by and sample the amazing tastes of local Food Trucks. Participating in the event;
For more information call 814-558-7499 or email JLJ42000@gmail.com Veterans Square, 2-12 Main St, Bradford, PA 16701, USA | |
Sat 29th Apr 12:00 pm 11:00 pm | CJ Spirits Leekfest, Kane Celebrate the official release of their 2023 Leek Vodka. Leek foodstuff featuring leek soup, leek sausage sammies, leek smoked chicken, scalloped potatoes w/ham & leeks, and rigatoni with leek vodka sauce. Live music featuring Randy Andreano & the Mojo Dogs. Bloody Mary Bar (using their famous Leek Vodka). Little Sister's Big Rig food truck will be serving up goodies. For more information call 814-837-1500 Or visit www.cjspirits.com/ CJ Spirits, 120 Willow Run Dr, Kane, PA 16735 | |
Sat 29th Apr 1:00 pm 2:00 pm | Arbor Day Book Talk at the PA Lumber Museum “Lancaster’s Good Man: John Piersol McCaskey, A Biography:” In 1884, John P. McCaskey organized the first Arbor Day celebrations in Pennsylvania. Join author Dolores Parsil as she explores the life of this beloved educator, politician, editor, and journalist whose love of nature, and belief that children should be exposed to the wonders of the outdoors, helped push legislators to designate a day for the entire state to plant trees. For more information see lumbermuseum.org/events/ or call 814-435-2652 Pennsylvania Lumber Museum, 5660 US-6 W, Ulysses, PA 16948, USA | |
Sat 29th Apr 2:00 pm 3:00 pm | Elk Explanations New to learning about elk? Join staff 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! For more information visit elkcountryvisitorcenter.com/ or call 814-787-5167 Elk Country Visitor Center (Keystone Elk Country Alliance), 134 Homestead Dr, Benezette, PA 15821, USA | |
Sat 29th Apr 5:00 pm 7:00 pm | The Undeniable Comedy Tour at the Twisted Vine Comedians Lee Mays and Steve "Pops" Gaines will bring the laughs to McKean County on April 29th at 5pm at the Twisted Vine Winery. $30 per person/$55 a couple For more information please call (814) 837-8298 or visit www.facebook.com/TwistedVineWinery Twisted Vine Winery & Eatery, 117 N Fraley St, Kane, PA 16735, USA | |
Sat 29th Apr 6:00 pm 7:30 pm | Chef's Table at Eddie's on Main April Fool's Backward Dinner. Start with dessert and work your way towards the main dish! Celebrate the 4th Anniversary of Chef's Table with some returning favorites. For more information call 814-642-5115 or message on FB www.facebook.com/eddiesonmain/ Reservations are required. 212 N Main St, Port Allegany, PA 16743, USA | |
Sun 30th Apr 9:00 am 5:00 pm | Costumes for the Stage: Alzira to Turandot April 30th through July 9th visitors will be treated to a fantastically curated exhibit of stage costumes worn by some the most accomplished opera stars, including Marilyn Horne. These elaborate stage costumes are on loan for a short time from the Sarasota Opera Association. For more information call 814-362-7990 or visit www.marilynhorne.org/ The Marilyn Horne Museum and Exhibit Center, 2 Marilyn Horne Way, Bradford, PA 16701, USA | |
Sun 30th Apr 1:30 pm 2:30 pm | No Child's Play Presentation Holocaust Survivor Grigory Shershnevsky, in partnership with the Holocaust Resource Center of Buffalo, will be giving a live presentation on his experiences as a child in Vilna, Lithuania during the Holocaust. For more information email info@eldredpaww2museum.com or call 814-225- 2220 Eldred World War II Museum, 201 Main St, Eldred, PA 16731, USA | |
Sun 30th Apr 2:00 pm 3:00 pm | Vernal Ponds This unique habitat is important for many species found in the state of Pennsylvania. Many of these species are indicators of a healthy ecosystem. Join staff to learn about some of these species and why vernal pools are important for them. For more information visit elkcountryvisitorcenter.com/ or call 814-787-5167 Elk Country Visitor Center (Keystone Elk Country Alliance), 134 Homestead Dr, Benezette, PA 15821, USA | |
Thu 4th May 7:00 pm 8:00 pm | Take3 Bromeley Family Theater – Blaisdell Hall For tickets call 814-362-5113 or visit www.upb.pitt.edu/TheArts Bromeley Family Theater, 300 Campus Dr, Bradford, PA 16701, USA | |
Sat 6th May | Allegany Adventure Run, Allegany State Park, NY Three different course distances to choose from offering one of the most memorable events of the season on the wide, rolling, and non-technical trails of the Art Roscoe Trail System inside Allegany State Park. The T-shirt pre-registration deadline is April 6th. Those who register after this date can pre-order a shirt for a limited time. For more information please call: 716-354-9101 x236 www.nysparks.com/parks/73 Allegany State Park, 2373 ASP Rt. #1, Ste. 3, Salamanca, NY 14779 | |
Sat 6th May 9:00 am 4:00 pm | Community Wide Garage Sale, Olean, NY Explore the Olean, NY, area and hunt through 90+ household sales during this one-day event. This event is free to attend. For more information call 716-372-4433 or email info@oleanny.com visit www.oleanny.com Olean, NY 14760, USA | |
Sun 7th May to Tue 9th May | Pastors Academy, Ludlow Our annual seminar is for all pastors to experience learning, growth, and personal development. This year's theme is "Contemplative Life in Ministry" and our essential question will be this: Can we live full, active lives in ministry while staying open to and centered on God? No matter how busy we are? for more information call 814-945-6512 Or visit www.olmstedmanor.org/2023-calendar.html Olmsted Manor Retreat Center, 17 E Main St, Ludlow, PA 16333 | |
Sun 7th May 10:00 am 12:00 pm | Blooms, Brews and Brunch Do something nice for yourself and join Logyard Brewing for a Mother's Day celebration. Receive a complimentary boozy drink and a brunch buffet all while learning and creating a beautiful bouquet of fresh greens and flowers. Tickets are $60 For more information please call 814-757-6070 or visit www.facebook.com/LogyardBrewing/ Logyard Brewing - Taproom, 103 N Fraley St, Kane, PA 16735, USA | |
Sun 7th May 2:00 pm 3:00 pm | Wildflowers Join Staff and learn about some of the wildflowers you may see visiting Elk Country. Attendees will receive a PA Wildflower Seed Packet to take home. For more information please call 814-787-5167 or visit elkcountryvisitorcenter.com/ Elk Country Visitor Center (Keystone Elk Country Alliance), 134 Homestead Dr, Benezette, PA 15821, USA | |
Fri 12th May 8:30 am 5:00 pm | ANFVB Backyard Tour, Bradford Travel by deluxe motorcoach to the major attractions in McKean County. The tour will include the Zippo/Case Museum, Marilyn Horne Museum, Eldred WW II Museum, Kinzua Sky Walk, and Flickerwood Wine Cellars. The tour includes lunch, private tours, and tastings. To sign up or for more information call 800-473-9370 Allegheny National Forest Visitors Bureau, 80 E Corydon St # C, Bradford, PA 16701 | |
Fri 12th May 5:30 pm 7:00 pm | Living History Program Free family friendly interpretive program performed by Rich Pawling of History Alive! depicting the history of the local oil and gas industry. Learn how the discovery of oil and new technologies shaped the landscape of Northwestern Pennsylvania and impacted the people who lived there. For more information please call 814-363-6049 or visit www.fs.usda.gov/news/allegheny/news-events Old Powerhouse Historic Site, Route 321, Bradford PA | |
Sat 13th May 8:00 am 10:00 am | Birding at Eshelman Bird watching is a quiet and relaxing way to connect with nature in a meaningful way. Join staff for our annual spring bird walk through the wetland and scrub areas of Pfeiffer Nature Center’s Eshelman Property. A well-known location for regional birders, Eshelman hosts a multitude of migratory and resident birds and other wildlife. For more information please call 716-933-0187 or visit www.facebook.com/PfeifferNatureCenter Eshelman Preserve, 1420 Yubadam Road, Portville NY | |
Sat 13th May 9:00 am 12:00 pm | Happy Half Marathon, 5K & Beer Mile Pick your race! Half marathon, 5K, or Beer Mile! Races start at 9am. We want to help put the FUN into running. Click to register runsignup.com/Race/NY/.....yHalf or call Holiday Valley at 716-699-2345 Holiday Valley Resort, 6557 Holiday Valley Rd, Ellicottville, NY 14731, USA | |
Sat 13th May 11:00 am 2:00 pm | Ice Cream Social This family-friendly event is free and open to the public. Attendees can enjoy chili, soup, and sandwiches, then create their own ice cream sundae for dessert. For more information 814-362-1955 Penn-bradoilmuseum.org
Penn-Brad Oil Museum, 901 South Ave, Bradford, PA 16701 | |
Sat 13th May 1:00 pm 2:00 pm | Lumber Museum Author Visit - River Boots Book Talk and Signing: “River Boots: A Fish Warden’s Tales of Pennsylvania Fish and Game Law Enforcement:” Join author Robert Lynn “Bob” Steiner for an informative and, at times, belly-laughing look at enforcing laws for the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. Part career synopsis, part training manual, part history talk, learn about one conservation officer’s slightly twisted view of a quarter century in the business. For more information visit lumbermuseum.org/events/ or call the Museum at 814-435-2652 Pennsylvania Lumber Museum, 5660 US-6 W, Ulysses, PA 16948, USA | |
Sun 14th May 2:00 pm 3:00 pm | Make and Take Mother's Day Flowers Join Staff to celebrate Mother's Day where you can choose and pot a flower for your wonderful Mom. Thank you to Mom's everywhere! For more information please call 814-787-5167 or visit elkcountryvisitorcenter.com/ Elk Country Visitor Center (Keystone Elk Country Alliance), 134 Homestead Dr, Benezette, PA 15821, USA | |
Fri 19th May to Sun 21st 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. The commuter price is $425. A resident is $485 For more information call: 814-368-5814 Or visit: kinzuaflyfishingschool.com/ University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, 300 Campus Dr, Bradford, PA 16701 | |
Sat 20th May to Sun 21st May | 2023 Kinzua Cup Walleye Tournament Willow Creek Sportsman's Club is excited to announce the date of their 2nd Annual Kinzua Cup Walleye Tournament!🏆 May 20th-21st, with a mandatory rules meeting on May 19th🎣Flyers and registration forms are being sent out to last year’s captains! $300/2 person team. 90% pay out. For more information and registration stop in or call the Sportsman's Outlet (814-362-7700) in Bradford or visit linktr.ee/Willow.Creek.Sportsmans.Club Willow Bay, Pennsylvania, USA | |
Sat 20th May 6:00 am 3:30 pm | Kinzua Cup Walleye Tournament- Big Fish, Bradford 2nd Annual Kinzua Cup ENTRY: The fee will be $300.00 per team, this will enter you into the Saturday Big Fish and Kinzua Cup on Sunday. $50.00 will be taken from each team’s $300.00 entry fee and placed into the Saturday Big Fish pot. For more information visit smallpdf.com/file#s=7e.....174bc Willow Bay Campground, 4001 W Washington St, Bradford, PA 16701 | |
Sat 20th May 7:30 am 6:30 pm | Allegany State Park Geo-Bash Allegany State Park Geobash is a geocaching “Mega Event” held every May at Allegany State Park in Southern New York and is attended by approximately 1,000 geocachers each year. The weekend starts with the annual Meet & Greet Bonfire event Friday night hosted by the Allegheny Rangers. On Saturday, the ASP Geobash 2023 event will take place at Camp Allegany. Free Admission. For more information visit www.aspgeobash.com/ or call the park at (716) 354-9101. Camp Allegany, Allegany State Park, Allegany State Park, Salamanca, NY 14779, USA | |
Sat 20th May 12:00 pm 2:00 pm | Plant and Sip Maple Glen Farm will lead you in designing a vegetable or herb container garden (or combination of both). $50/person includes all materials needed to complete your garden! Contact Shelly at 814-594-7111 to sign up or visit Facebook www.facebook.com/BearCreekWines/ for more information. Bear Creek Wines, 11342 PA-948, Kane, PA 16735, USA | |
Sat 20th May 8:00 pm 10:00 pm | Travis Tritt at the Seneca Allegany Event Center See Travis Tritt Live at the Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino. For more information please visit www.senecaalleganycasino.com, call 1(877)-873-6322. Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino, 777 Seneca Allegany Blvd, Salamanca, NY 14779, USA | |
Sun 21st May 7:00 am 3:30 pm | Kinzua Cup Walleye Tournament, Bradford 2nd Annual Kinzua Cup ENTRY: The fee will be $300.00 per team, this will enter you into the Saturday Big Fish and Kinzua Cup on Sunday. $50.00 will be taken from each team’s $300.00 entry fee and placed into the Saturday Big Fish pot. For more information visit smallpdf.com/file#s=7e.....174bc Willow Bay Campground, 4001 W Washington St, Bradford, PA 16701 | |
Sun 21st May 2:00 pm 3:30 pm | Paint Your Pet One of a kind painting event hosted by Sam Mehalko of Hazey Daisey Clothing Company and her Mother Sonya Hill who specializes in Pet Portraits. Tickets are $75 and includes a glass of wine. For more information please call 814-929-5598 or visit wineryatwilcox.com/eve.....1-23/ Winery At Wilcox, 1867 Mefferts Run Rd, Wilcox, PA 15870, USA | |
Sun 21st May 2:00 pm 3:00 pm | Track Identification Program “Woah! What animal made that footprint??” Walking the forests in Elk Country, you can come across all kinds of wildlife tracks. Join Staff in learning which animals are leaving what tracks in the forest. For more information please call 814-787-5167 or visit elkcountryvisitorcenter.com/ Elk Country Visitor Center (Keystone Elk Country Alliance), 134 Homestead Dr, Benezette, PA 15821, USA | |
Fri 26th May 6:00 pm 7:00 pm | Creature Connection Join Allegheny National Forest's Spring Artist-in-Resident, Miles Hilton as he leads a family friendly group hike and artmaking experience. Bring your art project of choice and create art surrounded by nature. For more information please call 814-363-6000 or visit www.fs.usda.gov/recare.....=6087 Timberdoodle Flats Interpretive Trail, 37-83 PA-59, Lewis Run, PA 16738, USA | |
Fri 26th May 7:00 pm 10:00 pm | Flickerwood Winery - Game Night - Name That Tune The Twisted Sisters are back to play Name that Tune with You! Game night kicks off FlickerFest Weekend! Get a team of people together (up to 6 people per team) and compete against other teams. It is $20.00 / team to participate and you need reservations. You can call 814-837-7566 to pay for your team and save your seats. Prizes every round! Visit www.flickerwood.com/Events for more information. Flickerwood Wine Cellars and Cocktail Lounge, 309 Flickerwood Rd, Kane, PA 16735, USA | |
Sat 27th May to Sun 28th May | 2 day Kinzua Fly Fishing School, Bradford 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 | |
Sat 27th May to Sun 28th May | FWC Kane FlickerFest Weekend 2023 FWC Kane FlickerFest Weekend 2023 2023 Flickerfest Weekend Celebrate 23 years in business with us! Music both days. Local Artisans Food Truck: Brickoven Pizza Food Truck: Lemonade and Kettle Corn Outside bar Wine Tastings Throw Back: Celebrate our first 3 Wines that we made back in 2000: Sweet Angel Red, Chardonnay Gold, and Ruby Z Throw Back: Visit Flickerwood's Historical Journey through pictures and timelines! For more information visit www.flickerwood.com or call (814) 837-7566. Flickerwood Wine Cellars and Cocktail Lounge, 309 Flickerwood Rd, Kane, PA 16735, USA | |
Sat 27th May 10:00 am 4:00 pm | Carson Waterman: A Retrospective at the Seneca-Iroquois National Museum “Carson Waterman: A Retrospective” will be a celebration of Waterman’s life, work, and profound impact on the representation of Onöndowa’ga:’ This exhibition will open to the public on May 27, 2023 and be on display through April 2024. For more information please visit www.senecamuseum.org/, call 716-945-1760, or visit www.facebook.com/SenecaMuseum/. Seneca Iroquois National Museum, 82 W Hetzel St, Salamanca, NY 14779, USA | |
Sat 27th May 11:00 am 12:30 pm | Flickerwood Winery - Cork & Crafts: Birds Flickerfest kicks off with a Cork & Crafts! Sarah Jane is here to teach how to make this picture by using paint and mod podge & paper. You need reservations for this event and payment must be received at time of reservation. It is $40.00 per person and includes all supplies. If weather cooperates this event will be held outside under the tent. For more information call the Winery 814-837-7566 or visit www.flickerwood.com/Events Flickerwood Wine Cellars and Cocktail Lounge, 309 Flickerwood Rd, Kane, PA 16735, USA | |
Sun 28th May | Memorial Day Tribute To commemorate Memorial Day, join us for a brief history about “Remembrance Day” and the reading of a portion of Special Order #11. Veterans – this one’s for you! Meet outside the visitor center near the flag. For more information please visit events.dcnr.pa.gov/kin....._park or call 814.778.5467 Kinzua Bridge State Park, 296 Viaduct Rd, Mt Jewett, PA 16740, USA | |
Sun 28th May 10:00 am 11:00 am | Wildflower Walk Join the park naturalist for a Wildflower Walk that combines many of nature’s beautiful wildflowers with physical activity. Dress according to the weather. Meet In front of Kinzua Bridge State Park Visitor Center. For more information please visit events.dcnr.pa.gov/kin....._park or phone 814.778.5467 Kinzua Bridge State Park, 296 Viaduct Rd, Mt Jewett, PA 16740, USA | |
Sun 28th May 1:30 pm 3:00 pm | Fish for Free Day No license needed for this special day! Stop by to borrow fishing rods & reels. Participants must obey all PA Fish & Boat Commission Rules! Meet near pool and river. For more information please visit www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateP......aspx or call 814-778-5467 Bendigo State Park, State Park Rd, Wilcox, PA 15870, USA | |
Mon 29th May | Memorial Day Tribute To commemorate Memorial Day, join us for a brief history about “Remembrance Day” and the reading of a portion of Special Order #11. Veterans – this one’s for you! Meet outside the visitor center near the flag. For more information please visit events.dcnr.pa.gov/kin....._park or call 814.778.5467 Kinzua Bridge State Park, 296 Viaduct Rd, Mt Jewett, PA 16740, USA | |
Mon 29th May 11:00 am 11:30 am | Viaduct 'Ventures This is a short program on the flight back in 1939 of renowned pilot Odo Valentine! See his famous picture! Meet out on the Skywalk. For more information please visit events.dcnr.pa.gov/kin....._park or call 814.778-5467 Kinzua Bridge State Park, 296 Viaduct Rd, Mt Jewett, PA 16740, USA | |
Thu 1st Jun 6:00 pm 7:30 pm | Free Concert with Fair 2 Fiddlin' Bluegrass The Town Square Concert Series is put on by the Port Allegany Women's Club. The concerts are held in June, July and August each year in the wooden gazebo in Town Square Park. Concerts start at 6:00 each Thursday evening. Families can bring their blankets and chairs and enjoy a free evening of music. For more information please call 814-642-5171 or visit www.facebook.com/TownS.....anyPA Port Allegany, PA 16743, USA | |
Fri 2nd Jun 10:00 am to Sun 4th Jun 12:00 pm | 65th Annual Allegany Nature Pilgrimage Over 100 nature programs for all ages, interests, and abilities. Beginning birdwatching, fossils, owl prowls, live animal presentations, hiking, lectures and much much more. Sponsored by the Audubon's of Buffalo, Jamestown, Erie and Rochester. For information about the weekend visit www.alleganynaturepilgrimage.com Camp Allegany, Allegany State Park, Allegany State Park, Salamanca, NY 14779, USA | |
Sat 3rd Jun | Kane Town Wide Yard Sale Day Head to Kane, PA for multiple yard sales across the borough. For more information please call 814-837-6565 or visit www.facebook.com/kane.pennsylvania Kane, PA 16735, USA | |
Sat 3rd Jun 9:00 am to Sun 4th Jun 4:00 pm | Herb & Fiber Festival This marks the 39th year for this signature festival that draws hundreds of people looking to start their gardens and get closer to nature. There will be hanging baskets, bedding flats, perennials, annuals, garden artists and herbs. For more information see: sawmill.org/festivals/ or call (814)927-6655. Cook Forest Sawmill Center for the Arts, 140-170 Theatre Lane, Cooksburg, PA 16217, USA | |
Sat 3rd Jun 2:00 pm 5:00 pm | We Gotta Regatta Float down the Tunungwant Creek to Crook Farm. There you can enjoy food and adult beverages. Bicycle raffle tickets available and live music from 2-5pm. For more information please visit tunavalleytrail.com/ Campus Drive to Crook Farm, 476 Seaward Ave, Bradford, PA 16701, USA |