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Guthrie Proud to Serve Bradford County With 22 provider offices throughout Pennsylvania and New York, Guthrie primary care is accessible and convenient.

And with Guthrie, you have access to a nationally recognized and accredited health care system with highly trained specialists.

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Acute Care in Bradford County Sayre Walk-In Clinic One Guthrie Square Sayre, Pa. 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday/Sunday Towanda Walk-In Clinic 132 Colonial Drive Towanda, Pa. 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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142nd Troy Fair July 24 — 29, 2017 Alparon Park, Troy, PA

www.troyfair.com info@troyfair.com 570-297-3648 Headliner Concert July 26th • TBA Grandstand Shows Tractor & Truck Pulls Mon & Tues 6:30pm Dave Martin’s Bull Ride Mania Thursday 7:30pm Demolition Derby Fri & Sat 7pm For Tickets Call 570-297-4828 Online: www.troyfair.com Gate Admission: $7.00 includes Rides & Free Entertainment.

Non-Riding Pass $4.00 Daily. $18.00 Weekly- pre-sale only. Under 2 years of age free. Free parking. See website for more information.

Free Entertainment—Rosaire’s Royal Racing Pigs, Comedy Ventriloquist Tom Crowl, Wood Carver Dennis Beach, Musical Entertainment, plus Sportsman’s show, Milk Mania Day, Kids Day and more!

Funded in part by the Bradford County Room Tax Fund.

36th Endless Mountains

Maple Festival

April 29 & 30

Alparon Park, Troy, PA • info@maplefestivalpa.com

Monster Truck Show-4x4 Truck pulls Rides, Games, vendors, crafts, Musical Entertainment, and more! www.maplefestivalpa.com

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t’s always difficult to find a vacation destination that satisfies the needs of everyone in a family. Well, look no further! There is something for everyone in Bradford County!

Are you an outdoorsman? Bradford County is your one stop for everything imaginable including camping, hunting, fishing, kayaking, and hiking.

Do you seek adventure? Come visit one of our many fairs or festivals hosting live music concerts, food and wine tastings, and arts and crafts to name a few.

History buff? Not to worry as you can choose from over a dozen museums, heritage villages, and historical societies to fill your urge to learn.

Perhaps it is relaxation you’re after? Come walk the postcard-like streets ducking in and out of our eclectic shops before taking in a romantic dinner overlooking the rolling hills.

But what really makes Bradford County special, you ask? It’s the people! With so much to see and do, your experience will never be richer than when it’s shared with local residents to warmly welcome you and share in your experiences. Bradford County is your home away from home!

I invite everyone from everywhere to come “Experience Bradford County”!

Robyn Chamberlain Executive Director Bradford County Tourism Promotion Agency

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DIRECTORY OF ADVERTISING 1110 West Main LTD......................... 43 AIF’s Distributorship, Inc.......................... 47 Animal Care Sanctuary..............................49 Anthony’s Bar and Grille........................... 47 Athens ArtsFest....................................... 23 Barnstead Pantry.......................................47 Ben Franklin Crafts............................. 34-35 Best Western Grand Victorian Inn............. 29 Bluestone Brewing Company...................... 4 Bradford County Airport Authority............ 49 Bradford County Heritage Association.......61 Bradford County Historical Society........... 55 Bradford County Regional Arts Council......51 C&B Unique Boutique................................57 CA Thrush Insurance Agency.....................41 Canton Wine and Cheese Festival............. 19 Central Bradford Progress Authority......... 63 Chasin Tail Taxidermy............................... 57 Citizens and Northern Bank.......................63 Comfort Inn...............................................33 Croft Lumber............................................ 57 Crystal Springs Inn and Suites.................. 31 Eighmey Chevrolet-Buick.......................... 49 Elite Arms.................................................. 51 Endless Supply Co.................................... 65 Fairfield Inn and Suites Towanda Wysox... 33 FC Catering...............................................45 First Citizens Community Bank..................25 Friendship Star Quilt Shop........................ 59 Fulmer’s Gun Shop....................................37 Genesis Salon............................................59 Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce....... 47 Guthrie...................................................... 2 Hammondsport Crystal............................ 57 Hampton Inn/Microtel................................29 Hampton Inn Hilton Sayre........................ 29 Iddings Insurance Agency..........................63 Jim’s Sporting Goods............................... 39

JoAnne Kizer Real Estate..........................51 Leona Meat Plant, Inc.............................. 43 Mad Hatter Cafe and Co-Op..................... 45 Mark’s Valley View................................... 43 Milky Way Farms..................................... 43 Mill Street Coffee Roasting Company....... 47 Moore’s RV Sales......................................39 Northern Tier Solid Waste Authority.......... 21 PA Apple and Cheese Festival................... 25 Park Hotel.................................................27 Penny’s Patches....................................... 59 Possum Hollow Perennials Farm................ 39 PS Bank....................................................41 Ram Zone..................................................45 Red Rose Diner........................................ 45 Rockgirt B&B............................................31 Settlement Art House............................... 59 Shores Brook Inn/Inn on Quarry Glen........ 27 Shores Quilt Stop......................................59 Sparks Restaurant................................... 45 Spring Lake Excavating............................ 65 Sugar Creek RV Park................................ 39 Sugar Run Cabins..................................... 39 The BriMarie Inn...................................... 27 The Iron Skillet........................................ 43 The Marie Antoinette............................... 47 The Winding River Players.........................51 Towanda Rotary....................................... 23 Troy Fair..................................................... 3 Tygart Beverage Co, Inc............................ 47 Victorian Charm Inn................................. 27 Visions Federal Credit Union......................41 Wilmot Walnut Creek B&B.........................27 Wyalusing Chamber of Commerce............. 55 Wyalusing Hotel and Annex...................... 27 Wyalusing Valley Wine Festival................. 19 Wysox Precast & Supply.......................... 65 Yale’s Music Shop.................................... 57 www.visitbradfordcounty.com 13

2017 EVENTS JANUARY 1/11: County-wide Chamber of Commerce joint mixer will be held at the Troy Sale Barn from 5—7pm.

1/19: “Smokey and the Bandit,” kicks off the Classic Movie Series, returns to the Rialto Theatre for two showings at 12:30pm and 6:30pm. Tickets available at the door or at www.bcrac.org.

1/26: Berenstain Bears LIVE: Family Matters the Musical will be at the Keystone Theatre. Event times are 9:30am and 12:30pm. Visit www.bcrac.org for ticket information.

1/27: The Keystone Theatre will host one of the hottest comedians today, Marina Franklin. Showtime is 7:30pm. Visit www.bcrac.org to purchase tickets.

FEBRUARY

3/25: The Canton Lion’s Club hosts a Wellness Program—AMBA Blood Screening and Breakfast from 6—10am. Visit www. cantonareachamberofcommerce.com for additional information.

3/27: Athens Business Association will host their annual Easter event. Visit the Athens Business Association Facebook page for more event information.

APRIL 4/1: Sayre Historical Society re-opens for the season with a new rotating exhibit on “Answering the Call: A History of Firefighting in Sayre”.

Exhibit runs through September 9th. Visit www. sayrehistoricalsociety.org for additional information.

2/9: National Theater Live comes to the Rialto Theatre with a showing of “Deep Blue Sea.” Showtime is 6:30pm. Visit www.bcrac.org to purchase tickets in advance.

4/15: The Canton Chamber of Commerce will sponsor its annual Health & Wellness Fair and 5k run from 8am—2pm at the Canton High School, Canton, PA. Visit www.cantonareachamberofcommerce.com for additional information.

2/14: Happy Valentine’s Day….stay local and take in a holiday special at one of the many Bradford County restaurants.

4/22: Earth Day Festivities with the Bradford County Conservation District begin at 10am at Mt. Pisgah State Park. Visit www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/.

2/16: The Classic Movie Series continues at the Rialto Theatre with a showing of “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.” Showtimes are 12:30pm and 6:30pm.

Tickets are available at the door or at www.bcrac. org.

4/29—30: 36th annual Endless Mountains Maple Festival will be held at Alparon Park, Troy, PA. Visit www.maplefestivalpa.com for information on antique tractor display, free entertainment, tractor pulls, monster truck show, maple syrup products/ judging, to name a few.

Week of 2/27: Missoula Children’s Theater will be held in Troy at the Memorial Auditorium. Rehearsals during the week and showtimes on Saturday and Sunday. Visit www.visitbradfordcounty.com for additional details.

MARCH 3/4: Monte Carlo Casino Night, sponsored by the Animal Care Sanctuary, will be held from 6—10pm at The Club at Shepard Hills, Waverly, NY. Visit www. animalcaresanctuary.org for additional information.

3/11: “Sugar on Snow” will be presented at Mt. Pisgah State Park from 10am—2pm. Visit www. dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/.

3/22: The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold its 21st annual banquet at the Best Western Grand Victorian Inn, Sayre, PA. Call (607) 249-6192 for details.

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MAY 5/6: Vintage Motorcycle Show and Poker Run starts at 10am in Canton, PA. Additional information available at www.cantonareachamberofcommerce.com.

5/6—7: Athens Artsfest at the Harlan Rowe Middle School, Athens, PA—RAIN OR SHINE. With over 30k visitors to the festival, guests enjoy juried art and craft show as recognized by the Sunshine Artist magazine as a 200 Best Arts and Crafts Festival in the nation. Hundreds of artists, crafters, and photographers attend with numerous family activities including live entertainment, car show.

Visit www.athensartsfest.com for festival hours and parking.

5/12: Fifth annual Golf Tournament will be held at Corey Creek Golf Club, Mansfield, PA benefiting the Animal Care Sanctuary. For more information, visit www.animalcaresanctuary.org.

2017 EVENTS 5/13: “Wings Over Wine” will be held from noon to 5pm at the Bradford County Airport, Towanda PA. Bring your lawn chair and come enjoy local wineries, beer, and delicious food.

6/10—11: Primitive Rendezvou by the Endless Mountains Primitive Outdoorsmen will be held at the French Azilum historic site. See www.frenchazilum. com for additional event details.

5/20: Opening of the French Azilum’s Clothing Exhibit and Tea. Reservations required. Visit www. frenchazilum.com for more information.

6/16: Mt. Pisgah State Park will host a Summer Solstice Square Dance from 6—10pm. Visit www. dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/

5/21: Chief Wetona Challenge Trail Race will begin at 8am at Mt. Pisgah State Park. Visit www.dcnr. state.pa.us/stateparks/.

6/17: Village Value Day in Wyalusing, PA offers town-wide yard sales from both residents and businesses. BBQ chicken available for purchase also. For location map, visit www.wyalusing.net for additional details.

5/24: Sayre Historical Society will host its Celebration at the Station with Wine and Craft Beer Tasting from 5—7pm. Visit www. sayrehistoricalsociety.org for additional information.

5/27: French Azilum official opens for tours. Visit www.frenchazilum.com for directions and historic site information. *Mid-May to Mid-October the Farmers Market is open in downtown Sayre. This event is sponsored by the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce. More information available by calling (607) 249-6192. *The 17 annual Joe Wolf Memorial Golf Tournament will be held at the Club Shepard Hills, Waverly, NY by thee Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce. Details available at (607) 249-6192. th

JUNE 6/1—8/25: The Athens Business Association hosts its Summer Band Concert Series. Visit the Athens Business Association Facebook page for more event information.

6/3: French Azilum hosts “Jazz at the Barn.” Presale tickets only and reservations required. Visit www.frenchazilum.com for event details.

6/9—11: 10th annual Endless Mountains Antique Tractor & Machinery Show will be held at the Canton Fireman’s Field. Show will include a flea market, craft fair, equipment demonstrations, auction, parade, live entertainment, car show, and rifle drawings. Visit www.ematmassoc.com for more information and schedule of event times.

6/9—11: Canton, PA plays host to its annual YardSale Days with a block dance on the 10th. Visit www.cantonareachamberofcommerce.com for more information.

6/17: Second annual Wheels of Time Car Show will be held at French Azilum historic site. Dash plates for the first 25 cars. Site tour included in registration.

Visit www.frenchazilum.com for more information.

6/24: The annual Wine and Cheese Festival is held from 11am-5pm at the historic Manley-Bohlayer Farm. Visit www.cantonwineandcheese.com for event information.

6/24: Caboose Day is at the Sayre Historical Society from 10am-4pm. Visit www.sayrehistoricalsociety. org for additional information.

6/28—7/8: Winding River Players presents its Summer Workshop Acting Group with student performance. Visit www.wrplayers.org for additional information and monthly plays.

6/30: Central Bradford County Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual golf tournament at the Towanda Country Club. Visit www.towandawysox. com for additional details. *The Athens Business Association will hold its “Young Entrepreneurs Fair” at the beginning of the summer. Visit the Athens Business Association Facebook page for more event information.

JULY 7/1: French Azilum hosts its Family Fun Day with animals, food, and games. Information available at www.frenchazilum.com.

7/15: The 2nd annual Smithfield Township Summerfest will be held at the Smithfield Township Veterans’ Memorial Grounds. Event begins at 4pm with music, food, fireworks, live music, and dancing. For ticket information visit www. smithfieldtownshipbc.org.

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7/16: The South Creek Lions Club will host its 3rd annual Memorial Golf Tournament at Tomasso’s Golf Club, Waverly, NY. Visit www.facebook.com/ SouthCreekLions for more information.

7/21: Athens Business Association will host its annual Street Fair. Visit the Athens Business Association Facebook page for more event information.

7/22—23: Bastille Day Weekend Celebration will be held at the historic French Azilum site. Register for the run at www.frenchazilum.com.

7/24—29: The 142nd annual Troy Fair will be held at Alparon Park, Troy, PA. The county’s largest event plays host to over 50k visitors during this week long event. An agricultural, family fair with events like world-class concert, bull riding, demo derby, tractor pulls, free shows, food, wide range of exhibits to list a few. Visit www.troyfair.com for event and ticket information.

7/29: Genealogy Program with a guest speaker and workshop from 1—3pm at the Sayre Historical Society. Visit www.sayrehistoricalsociety.org for additional information.

AUGUST 8/4: Canton Classic Car Show is sponsored by the Canton Chamber of Commerce from 5:30— 7:30pm at the Main Street Park. See www. cantonareachamberofcommerce.com for additional details.

8/4—6: Winding River Players annual community musical will be held at the Keystone Theatre. Open auditions begin in May/June. Visit www.wrplayers. org for additional information and monthly plays.

8/5: French Azilum’s Artist and Artisans of the Time Period will be held at the historic site. More information at www.frenchazilum.com 8/12: Women in the Wilds begins at Mt. Pisgah State Park at 7:30am. Visit www.dcnr.state.pa.us/ stateparks/ 8/22: Civil War Re-enactment by the 141st Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry will be held at the historic French Azilum site. Contests and reenactments! Information at www.frenchazilum. com.

8/26: Bradford County Youth Field Day will take place at Mt. Pisgah State Park from 8am—4pm.

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8/26: Sayre Historical Society presents History Under the Starts from 7—9pm. Visit www. sayrehistoricalsociety.org for additional information. *A Day of Bluegrass is held in Wyalusing, PA with food, arts and craft vendors, and much more. Event details and ticket information can be found at www. wyalusing.net.

SEPTEMBER 9/9: Patriots in the Park will be at Mt. Pisgah State Park from 10am—2pm. Visit www.dcnr.state.pa.us/ stateparks/ 9/9: Sayre Historical Society presents its annual History Fair from 10am-4pm and opens a new rotating exhibit on “Postcard History of Sayre” which runs through December 23. Visit www. sayrehistoricalsociety.org for additional information.

9/16: 13th annual Wyalusing Valley Wine Festival will be held from 12—5pm. Sample the tastes of Pennsylvania wineries, browse craft vendors, and enjoy the live entertainment. Ticket information available at www.wyalusingwinefestival.com.

9/16: Quilts—An Austen Afternoon will be held at French Azilum. Reservations required for this tea with activities. Information at www.frenchazilum.com.

9/16—17: PA Heritage Festival occurs each September at Alparon Park, Troy, PA. Visit www. paheritagefestival.org for a listing of the many events available.

9/23: The Bradford County Trophy Deer and Bear Club’s Big Game Awards Banquet will be held at Alparon Park / Troy Fairgrounds. The public is invited, but reservations must be made. Visit: www. bcdeerandbear.com for information.

9/24: Mt. Pisgah State Park will host a 3D Archery Shoot from 9am—2pm. Visit www.dcnr.state.pa.us/ stateparks/ 9/27: Green Career Day will be held at the Mt. Pisgah State Park from 9am—2pm. Visit www.dcnr. state.pa.us/stateparks/ *Visit www.towandawysox.com for information on the 2nd annual Half Way to Saint Paddy’s Day Festival. *North Branch Triathlon and Street Fair is held in Wyalusing, PA. Run, paddle, and bike down the Susquehanna River then enjoy arts/crafts, food, street music, and family activities. Event details available at www.wyalusing.net.

2017 EVENTS

OCTOBER

10/7: WoofRock Music Festival will be held at the Animal Care Sanctuary, East Smithfield, PA. Event details can be found at www.animalcaresanctuary.org.

10/7: Quilts—The Friendship Quilters Group will be at the French Azilum historic site. Visit www. frenchazilum.com for more information.

10/7—8: The 28 annual PA Apple & Cheese Festival is held at the historic Manley-Bohlayer farm. With much to see and do, visit www.paapplecheese.com for event and ticket information. th

10/7—8: Annual Fall Fling Festival event held at Canton’s Fireman’s Field with more than 100 vendors offering handmade arts and crafts, apple dumplings, lots of great food, entertainment, and more.

10/8: French Azilum closes its site with afternoon wine and food pairings. Reservations required. Ticket information available at www.frenchazilum.com.

10/11: Sayre Historical Society hosts its Oktoberfest from 5—7pm. Visit www.sayrehistoricalsociety.org for additional information.

10/14: Apple Butter Day will be held from 10am— 2pm at Mt. Pisgah State Park. Visit www.dcnr. state.pa.us/stateparks/ for more information.

10/28: Canton’s annual Halloween Parade will begin at 5pm. This event is sponsored by the Canton Chamber of Commerce. Visit www.canton areachamberofcommerce.com for more information.

10/28: South Creek Lions host their annual “Family Style” Halloween Party from 5:30—8:30pm. Food, treats, dancing, contests, and more. Call (570) 5292763 for more information.

10/31: Athens Business Association presents Halloween Bash in the Boro. Visit the Athens Business Association Facebook page for more event information. *The 9th annual Fall Auction and Tastes of the Valley will be held at the LOOM, Waverly, NY. This event is sponsored by the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Information available by calling (607) 249-6192.

NOVEMBER 11/23: “Predict Your Time” 5k Race is held at 10am.

The Thanksgiving Morning Run has additional details available at www.cantonareachamberofcommerce.com.

11/24: Light Night is sponsored by the Canton Chamber of Commerce at 6pm. For additional event details visit www.cantonareachamberofcommerce.com.

11/25: Model Train Day will be held from 10am— 4pm at the Sayre Historical Society. Visit www. sayrehistoricalsociety.org for additional information.

11/25: “Shop Small Saturday” sponsored by the County Chambers of Commerce. See your “Living Local” section for a Chamber near you to visit. *The South Creek Lions Club hosts its annual Raffle.

Great prizes! Tickets required. Call (570) 529-2763 for more information.

DECEMBER 12/1: Athens Business Association announces its Christmas events with Santa coming to Athens. Visit the Athens Business Association Facebook page for more event information.

12/31: New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball benefiting the Wyalusing Museum will be held at JFK Hall, Towanda, PA. Visit www.wyalusingmuseum.com for additional details and ticket information. *ONGOING ATTRACTION: Athens Township offers walking tours of the North Branch Canal.

Interactive for children and is free of charge. For an appointment, call 570.882.9051 *ONGOING ATTRACTION: The Endless Mountains Heritage Region offers tours of historic and heritage sites complete with interpretive centers and outdoor recreation opportunities.

Visit www.endlessmountainsheritage.org for endless opportunities. *ONGOING ATTRACTION: Take in the views on one of three hiking trails at Mt. Pisgah State Park. Open year round for outdoor fun. *ONGOING ATTRACTION: The Community Cup, Towanda, PA offers Monday morning children’s story hour at 10:30am with a free snack and craft. Every Friday is also open mic night! *ONGOING ATTRACTION: The Bradford County Regional Arts Council oversees the 3 historic theatres in Bradford County. At www.bcrac.org is an ongoing listing of movies, workshops, live theater productions, and so much more! www.visitbradfordcounty.com 17

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Troy Fair How much does the Bradford County community love the Troy Fair? A lot. That was demonstrated about five years ago when straight-line winds virtually destroyed the lower level field.

“The community jumped right in,” says Cathy Jenkins, president of the Troy Fair Association. “People just showed up. We were cleaned up and back open the next morning,” She shakes her head in wonder at the memory.

That’s normal behavior for a region that could not imagine summer without the Troy Fair.

Because when you have done something right for close to a century and a half, you have perfected the art of appealing to a lot of people.

“We think of it as a true country fair with some city flair,” Cathy says. “It is an agriculturebased fair, as all good ones are. We have everything from rabbits to sheep. On the other end of the scale, we bring in great shows, from musicians to hypnotists.”

The Troy Fair (www.troyfair.com) has a loyal following from both locals and visitors. “No better place to catch up with folks,” Cathy smiles. “School classes plan their reunions around it. Farmers time their crops and livestock to compete at the best possible moment.

We have a gentleman from Florida who calls every January to confirm the dates and order his tickets. His entire family gathers here from all over for fair week, and he organizes it every year.”

Always the last full week of July, the Troy Fair will continue in 2017 a tradition of being a community mainstay for 142 years. That long history serves as motivation for the Troy Fair Association to keep many of the crowd favorites, while adding new things to ensure return visits. More than 50,000 fairgoers look for classics like the demolition derby, truck and tractor pulls, bull riding, and mutton busting. If you enjoyed the racing pigs in 2016, fear not. “Oh, the pigs are already booked,” Cathy laughs. “They were a hit.”

Unlike many fairs, the Troy happening offers a “non-ride” ticket for just $4. That deal allows access to all of the grounds and the shows that don’t require separate tickets. It’s perfect for grandparents who have no interest in Ferris wheels.

A member of the Pennsylvania Fair Association, and the national equivalent, the Troy Fair has a sterling reputation among ride operators and game vendors.

“It’s a clean, safe environment and we go out of our way to accommodate them,” Cathy says.

Only one of the reasons the Troy Fair has been such a success for so long.

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Wyalusing Wine Fest

Take a cruise through the northeast corner of Pennsylvania and you will see some of what makes the Keystone State famous: stunning vistas and abundant agriculture. In Bradford County you can toast your favorite view and your favorite local cuisine with wine from the region—procured at the Wyalusing Wine Festival.

The annual event, now in its thirteenth year, is a fund raiser for the Wyalusing Museum Association and the area’s Lion’s Club civic group; this year’s festival will be September 16, 2017, from noon to 5 p.m. About a dozen winemakers will be on hand at a new location, the Tuscarora Wayne Field on Wyalusing’s 5th Street.

“Pretty early on, the event became bigger than the museum could handle on our own,” says Morgan Clinton, who is the museum’s curator and a member of the Wine Fest committee. The committee subsequently found a partner in the Wyalusing Lions and Lionesses clubs, whose mission includes supporting vision programs and direct aid to local families in need. “We exclusively present Pennsylvania wines at the festival—half of them very local,” Morgan says. “We want people to know all the lovely things to be enjoyed in the Endless Mountain Region.” The emphasis is on local wineries like Pickering and Antler Ridge, but there are some from as far away as Scranton. Morgan says festivalgoers have their favorites. “There are folks who plan their case shopping around our event. They know a winery they really like will be there.”

Even if you are not a fan of the grape, there are still lots of reasons to put the Wyalusing Wine Festival on your calendar. Crafts will be on display under tents, so you can take something home that may last longer than the wine. Beer will also be available, along with edible goodies. “Sausage sandwiches, walking around tacos, and the guy with the crab cakes—he always comes and is a total hit,” Morgan says.

The Wyalusing Wine Festival funds nearly 30 percent of the Wyalusing Museum’s operating budget. History exhibits, tours, school programs, and presentations to community groups all benefit from the generosity of festival attendees. The Lions Club has used its proceeds to assist local families after house fires and to support the fight against diabetes. Even when flooding a few years ago devastated the region and forced cancellation of the wine festival, all that good food went on to serve a noble purpose at the firehouses and shelters where neighbors helped neighbors deal with the tragedy. It’s enough to make you raise a glass!

Tickets will be on sale come spring, so your best bet is to watch the event’s Web site, www. wyalusingwinefestival.com. Tickets will be available at Ace Hardware and at the museum itself, SR 2010 Grovedale Lane.

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Riverfest When asked who attends Riverfest in Towanda, event co-chair Jim Haight laughs.

“Everyone.”

Riverfest (www.towandaborough.org/ eventRiverfest.php) will celebrate its thirtieth anniversary in 2017. It is such a popular happening that area families plan their reunions around the third week in August date, and area lodging fills up with locals coming home for their favorite event.

“Lots of folks consider it their last family gathering before school starts up again,” says Jim. Riverfest is a classic carnival with rides, games, regional bands playing every night, and all that yummy, less-than-nutritious food. Through the years there have been a variety of extra events like fly-in breakfasts, bed races, 5K runs, motorcycle rallies, and such to make the festival even more, well, festive. Activities take place along Merrill Parkway, adjacent to the Susquehanna River, and Jim says it comes to resemble a small tent city. “People set up their own camps and use it as their base for the day.”

After being involved with the event since its inception, he speaks with pride about its growth. After Riverfest’s initial success, the ride vendor suggested expanding it to two days since they were already “bringing everything out here,” Jim recalls. Then the calendar expanded yet again to the current Thursday/Friday/Saturday configuration.

Today’s Riverfest brings seventeen food vendors and more than twenty craft and fundraising tents that help support local causes, from the Boy Scouts to the churches.

Pretty impressive for a festival that began as a one-day event with one available power outlet. Today, six power stations keep the food hot, the lights on, and the music playing.

While the Borough of Towanda handles most of the logistics, Riverfest is a committeedriven community happening.

“All we needed was a little seed money,” Jim says. “Everything we make goes to fund the next year’s festival. The vendors keep what they make, which helps out locally.”

What might Riverfesters keep in mind? Getting a choice spot near the water also serves as a front-row seat for Riverfest’s real claim to fame—Saturday night’s fireworks. “They are the best fireworks in the region,” Jim boasts. “The reflection off the river is wonderful.

There really isn’t a bad spot to see them. Spectacular.”

Rooftops along Towanda’s main drag offer great viewing as well, if you know someone with access. There is no charge for admission or parking, and no excuse not to enjoy what many consider the best week of the summer in Towanda.

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Athens ArtsFest It started as an inventive way to get art students at Athens High School outside in the sunshine to show off their pottery skills to a small group of folks.

Since that humble beginning in 1996, the Athens ArtsFest (www.athensartfest.com)— always the weekend before Mother’s Day and always located on school grounds— has grown to more than 150 exhibitors and attendance that can exceed 25,000, with paintings, sculptures, and metal art joining pottery as crowd favorites. Dave Webster, the original organizer, calls the artists the “rock stars” of the day, and they are treated as such. Unlike some shows, Athens provides water, food, and booth support for exhibitors, even sending a student to watch over their stations so the artists can take a break or wander about the festival. All of this, coupled with free admission and parking, helped land the Athens Art Fest on a list of the top 200 festivals in the country in Sunshine Artist Magazine.

Dave, now retired from teaching art at Athens High, smiles at the memory of that first event. “The kids got amped up after that. They wanted to make it bigger.”

A few years later, a student proposed a full-blown arts festival as his senior project, and things really took off. Thirty invited artists blossomed into three times that number. Dave continued as the main organizer, and continued also to work full time. Ten years ago, he went to Superintendent Doug Ulkins and told him it was too much.

“I tried to quit, but Doug wouldn’t let me,” Dave laughs. The school rallied, putting together a committee of volunteers to help out, and a special relationship between the festival and the community was born. Just how important the event has become was evident in 2014 when Dave underwent a heart transplant, and many hands came forward to ensure his beloved festival continued.

“That’s when it hit home for me—when I think of all the show does for the community and what the community does for the show,” says Dave.

Groups like the Future Farmers of America lend muscle to set up. Everything from generators to port-a-johns comes in as donations. Non-profit organizations are invited to sell goodies to fund their causes. Money raised from the art show itself supports the music and art departments at Athens High School and various community and church groups.

This truly down-home and homegrown festival is May 6 and 7 this year. Don’t miss it.

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Pennsylvania Apple & Cheese Festival It was 1988, and some folks in Canton got together for a conversation. What sort of event could they organize that would celebrate the agriculture and history of the area, while boosting the local economy? They chose to showcase two of the region’s best, most abundant, and most popular edibles—apples and cheese—and the Pennsylvania Apple & Cheese Festival has been going strong ever since. Janet Mcllvaine, a member of the all-volunteer committee that puts the festival together, says the event is a favorite of both locals and visitors. “People come from all over the tri-state area—New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. We even have folks from Florida, Texas, and California.”

The festival (www.paapplecheese.com) is always the first full weekend in October; this year the dates are Saturday, October 7, and Sunday, October 8, with the fun beginning at 10 a.m. each day. The historic grounds of the Manley-Bohlayer farm, at 141 East Canton Cross Road, play host to the festival.

As a festival-goer, you may choose to stay relatively still in the autumn sun, enjoying the sound of live entertainment, the heady scent of tart apples and sharp cheddar, and all the good things to eat made from those apples and cheese. But the festival does provide plenty of reason to stretch your legs.

There’s the juried craft, fine arts, and photography show, broom making and chainsaw woodcarving, and much for the little ones to do.

“One of our most popular additions is the large children’s area with games and entertainment just for them,” Janet says.

That also gives Mom and Dad a few minutes of peace to do some wine tasting and support the vendors, some of whom travel as long as five hours to be there. But ask about the undisputed crowd favorite, at least in terms of food, and Janet responds with great enthusiasm: “The apple dumplings!”

It is enough to fill your head with visions of spiced apple slices and pastry lighter than an angel’s smile, and puts the Apple & Cheese Festival on the ever-growing bucket list of things to do in Bradford County.

The Manley-Bohlayer Farm, built in the 1860s, is an Endless Mountains Regional Heritage Park and home to Rekindle the Spirit (www.rekindlethespirit.com), a local history preservation organization. It is the site for many of the Canton area’s most popular and well-attended events and on its own is an attraction that boasts a restored historic village with a working blacksmith and a cider press.

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The Sayre Summer Concert Series

From the end of June through the end of August, Wednesday nights bring the sound of music to the bandstand in Howard Elmer Park, right across from the Guthrie Campus.

The variety of performers spans the spectrum from Dixieland jazz to country to favorites for the kids. Musicians come from all over the region and from as far away as Vermont to have the Sayre series on their calendars (www.sayrepa.org).

“We usually have 100 or more people in the park,” says David Jarrett, Sayre’s borough manager. “And another couple dozen on the porches of the houses that flank the park.

People have porch parties when their favorite bands are playing.”

The summer series started in 1991, as part of Sayre’s centennial celebration. There was a Main Street Program grant that kept things going for a while, then, fifteen years ago, David came in as borough manager.

“I can’t say I was thrilled with organizing it when I began, but it has become one of the best parts of my job,” he says, while seated in his office, which has a view of the park.

David agrees that the scene in the park looks like a Norman Rockwell painting. “On a warm summer night, it is a wonderful place to be. It is a true community asset for our folks to be able to hear professional musicians all summer for free.”

It is sometimes hard to tell who has more fun at the free concerts in the park—the audiences or the bands. Summer thunderstorms can be scary, and David recalls thinking during one storm that it would be best to stop the concert. On that day ten years ago, the band was already playing. But the fire trucks were racing by and the sound of sirens competed with the music.

“I stood behind the audience and kept giving the band the cut-off sign, but they just kept playing!” David grins at the memory.

As great as the Sayre Summer Concert Series is on its own, as a bonus, and with a little forethought, you can see three nights of free music each week. The neighboring communities of Waverly (New York) and Athens hold their concerts on Monday and Thursday, respectively. “We coordinate the groups, so you won’t see the same band twice in the same week,” David says.

Fun is always the goal of the night, as proven by stories of kids dancing around the park’s flagpole and David raffling off umbrellas to chase away predicted rain. Keep that lawn chair in the car so you don’t miss a beat!

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Canton Wine & Cheese Festival “Our goal is to have a very relaxed, laid back event,” says Jodi Wesneski of the Canton Wine & Cheese Festival (www.cantonwineandcheese. com). “We’re on some gorgeous grounds. There are bands playing. We just want everyone to hang out and be comfortable.”

After sixteen years of working on the Pennsylvania Apple & Cheese Festival, also a Canton happening, you might think she would have had enough of event planning, but Jodi freely admits she is a glutton for punishment.

She had attended a wine and cheese festival in another community and thought, “We could do this in Canton.” And so they did.

The eighth annual Canton Wine & Cheese Festival is set for June 24, 2017, on the grounds of the Manley-Bohlayer Farm at 141 East Canton Cross Road. The event, which features Pennsylvania-only wines and limits the number of wineries to ten, has turned into such a hit that there is a waiting list of winemakers who want to attend. The cheese is local, hailing from dairies in Bradford County as well as nearby Clinton.

Festival attendees are a mix of Twin Tiers locals and wine lovers from out of the area, even out of the state. There’s a group who came the first time for a bachelorette party and is still coming, long after the wedding. The afore-mentioned attention to comfort includes offering a “wine check” area, where you can drop off the wine you have purchased until you are ready to leave. Jodi says people really appreciate that, especially since every vendor sells out, so buying early is smart. And besides, “Who wants to lug a case of wine around?” she asks.

But even non-wine drinkers find items of interest, as there are more than thirty vendors selling everything from lotions to furniture. The historic buildings on the restored Manley-Bohlayer Farm are open and crafters are there demonstrating their skills and selling their wares. The farm is owned by a non-profit group called Rekindle the Spirit.

Members co-host the event with the Canton Chamber of Commerce as a fundraiser for both organizations. This festival is considered a “sister event” to the much larger and longer-running Pennsylvania Apple & Cheese Festival, also held at Manley-Bohlayer Farm.

Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the gate, and include all the tasting you can enjoy.

As the festival closes in on its first decade, Jodi reveals there are plans to keep things fresh in the coming years. “We would love to design some transportation and lodging packages so people could really make a weekend of it,” she says.

In the meantime, bring a lawn chair and enjoy wines as refreshing as the Endless Mountains themselves.

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The Hunt is on in Bradford County Bradford, the forty-third county created by the Commonwealth, was named in honor of William Bradford, the second attorney general of the United States. With thirtyseven townships totaling over 1,100 square miles, Bradford is ranked as the third largest county in the commonwealth. Its size and geography offer some of the best hunting and trapping opportunities in the state.

With an elevation low of 660 feet along the well-known Susquehanna River, to a high of 2,409 feet above sea level on Armenia Mountain, the county is part of the great Allegany plateau. River bottoms, farm country, and rugged mountains create a diverse topography that is home to plentiful populations of big game, small game, migratory birds, and furbearers.

While the majority of the land within its boundaries is under private ownership, public access to tens of thousands of acres of state forest and state game lands provides plenty of elbow room for sportsmen who might seek solitude or a taste of wilderness. There are twelve state game lands in the county with Tract Number 12, with 24,479 acres, being the largest. Its next-door neighbor, Tract Number 36, contains another 18,617 acres. What sets these expansive tracts of land apart from other game lands in the northeast is their wide areas of field openings. These herbaceous openings offer a valuable source of both forages and ideal habitat. Mowing, planting, and maintaining these open areas adds a diversity of plants that can meet the needs of an extremely wide range of wildlife.

As one of the top big game harvest counties in Pennsylvania, Bradford County is rich in deer and bear hunting traditions. America’s most popular big game animal, the whitetail deer, is also the county’s most hunted species. Mandatory antler restrictions, combined with the management practices that many landowners are conducting on their properties, have significantly reduced the harvest of immature bucks, allowing them to reach older age classes. The results of these restrictions and practices ultimately accounts for more hunters tagging bucks sporting antlers that exceed the minimum scores for acceptance into the PA Record Book—the complete official listing of all trophy big game animals taken in the Keystone State.

So how does Bradford County measure up to the other sixty-six counties in the state?

According to Bob D’Angelo, Pennsylvania’s Big Game Scoring Program coordinator, Bradford County ranks number one in the state for the amount of trophies entered in the PA Record Book each year. It’s worth noting that the current state record typical whitetail scoring 189-0/8 was taken in Bradford County. In 2015, a whitetail taken in Smithfield Township scoring 200-7/8 became the largest non-typical ever recorded in the county, and now ranks thirteenth as Pennsylvania’s largest non-typical. To date, seventy whitetails taken in Bradford County during the bow and gun seasons have qualified for either the Boone 36

& Crockett or Pope & Young clubs. By researching the record books, hunters can easily pinpoint what townships are the top trophy producers.

Think the finest trophies are only roaming around on private land? Think again! Several record book whitetails have been tagged on state game lands, while some probably never get in front of a hunter. In 2010, while working on Tract Number 12, commission employees discovered a shed antler that scored 71-2/8.

With parts of Bradford County included in three Wildlife Management Units (WMU) a generous allocation of nearly 80,000 tags also allows hunters to easily draw one or more antlerless licenses.

Turkey and black bear hunters can expect ample opportunities to hunt these species in the county as well. Fall turkey seasons in all three of the county’s WMUs run two weeks plus, with spring gobbler providing another lengthy season through the month of May. Hunters who pursue black bears with archery gear or firearms can sometimes expect a full two weeks of fall hunting depending on which WMUs are open during the extended season.

The largest black bear ever taken in the county scored 22-11/16 and was a former number one state record. That bear weighed 604 pounds. The heaviest black bear, according to the Bradford County Trophy Deer and Bear Club records, had an estimated live weight of 638 pounds. Thirty-nine black bears listed in those records have qualified for the Boone & Crockett Club, which illustrates Bradford County’s recognition as a trophy bear-hunting destination. Annual bear harvest totals in the county often exceeds 100 animals.

Whether its big, small, or winged game, varmints or furbearers, the hunt is always on in Bradford County.

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Our River of the Year The Susquehanna River flows from Otsego Lake in Cooperstown, New York, dipping and curving its way south (mostly) over 400 miles to the Chesapeake Bay. It is an impressive waterway—the sixteenth longest river in the country, the longest on the East Coast, and nearly a mile wide at Harrisburg. Almost four million people live in its watershed, and millions more depend on it for a supply of drinking water.

The North Branch of the Susquehanna is regarded by federal mapmakers as the river’s main branch, and it was the North Branch that was named Pennsylvania River of the Year in 2016.

“Shaping countless community lifestyles in the past while emerging as a recreational treasure of the future, the North Branch of the Susquehanna highlights how Pennsylvania is blessed with a wealth of rivers and streams, and a core of dedicated folks who fight to protect them,” says Cindy Adams Dunn, secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR).

“The Susquehanna connects us to one another and the natural world,” says Trish Carothers, director of the Susquehanna Greenway Partnership. “Its waters rejuvenate us and provide us with power, and its landscapes inspire us to be better stewards.”

The North Branch winds its way through Bradford, Susquehanna, Wyoming, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Columbia, Montour, and Northumberland counties. Along the way it picks up water from the Chemung and Lackawanna rivers, then meets the West Branch at Shikellamy State Park in Northumberland County. River towns along the North Branch include Susquehanna, Hallstead, Sayre, Athens, Towanda, Wyalusing, Laceyville, and Tunkhannock; all share a rich history with the water that has for generations connected them.

Recreation opportunities on the North Branch are abundant all year round. Kayaking, canoeing, and other forms of boat-on-water may be the obvious; to learn about waterbased journeys and sojourns visit www.pawatersheds.org or contact the Endless Mountains Heritage Region (www.endlessmountainsheritage.org). The North Branch Water Trail was designated a National Recreation Trail of the National Park Service in 2009 and is part of Pennsylvania’s Water Trail System. Wildlife is plentiful—spend some time on the river and you are likely to see deer, bear, beaver, river otters, eagles, great blue herons, and more.

And of course there are the fish.

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The Endless Mountain Heritage Region

You would be hard pressed to find a better definition of Bradford County and its environs than the one used by the folks at the Endless Mountains Heritage Region organization (EMHR): An “unmatched rural landscape shaped by centuries of farming and timbering and the unique characteristics of our family legacies in farming.”

“Our mission statement is very broad, but it does represent the area we serve,” EMHR Executive Director Annette Schultz says. “We celebrate the relationship between the land and the people who live on it.” That relationship encompasses everything from farming and agriculture tourism to protection of the waterways and economic development. “We want to educate people about the importance of our region, with special emphasis on the Susquehanna River and its historical relevance,” says Annette. The river aided in early settlement of the area and, as a crucial transportation hub, continued to allow commerce to grow. So one of the things EMHR does annually is to organize a “Susquehanna Sojourn,” an event that makes use of historical speakers and actual paddling along the river to celebrate the tradition of this important and loved waterway.

“We have high school kids spend a weekend on the river,” Annette says. “They follow the routes of the early explorers and experience the land the way they did. Their reactions are almost predictable. They say they have looked at this river for their entire lives, but never actually saw it for the amazing feature that it is.” Being guardians of that sort of legacy keeps EMHR busy with grant-writing, special events, and community assistance in efforts such as obtaining designation as a “River Town.” Tunkhannock received its designation in 2016, acknowledging the community’s ongoing promise to care for the waterway. Joining forces with other groups such as the Susquehanna Greenway Partnership strengthens the shared goal to increase usage and protection of the area’s natural resources. While the words “use” and “protect” seem to be opposites, Annette says their goal is to highlight the symbiotic relationship between people and land.

“Our theme of living with the land encourages proper enjoyment of what we have, while protecting it for future generations. We want people to think about where their food comes from and the work it takes to grow and harvest it.” Projects to enhance the Marie Antoinette Overlook, the Susquehanna Water Trail, and support for museums like the LeRoy Heritage Museum allows EMHR to serve both resident and visitor in their understanding of, and appreciation for, Bradford County’s unique beauty. A visit to the EMHR Web site (www.endlessmountainsheritage.org) will keep you in the know of special events and programs you don’t want to miss.

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GREAT OUTDOORS

Mt. Pisgah State Park Midway between Troy and Towanda, in the heart of Bradford County, an arboreal heaven quietly awaits discovery: Mt. Pisgah State Park, 1,302 acres of recreation, serenity, and exploration.

Blanketing the base of Mt. Pisgah, elevation 2,260 feet, the park is only two miles north of Route 6, allowing for easy access.

“There is something for everyone, from hunting and fishing to twelve miles of gorgeous trails to run, walk, hike, snowshoe or snowmobile,” says Nicole Harris, the park’s Environmental Education Specialist (who will celebrate her twentieth year at Mt. Pisgah this year). “The park is for experienced folks and newcomers. The hiking trails travel around the lake, through the woods, in open fields, and on some rugged terrain. There is a free swimming pool, ADA accessible picnic areas, and a seventy-five-acre lake named for Stephen Foster, the famous composer and one-time resident.”

The Friends of Mt. Pisgah (www.friendsofmountpisgah.org, or friend them on Facebook), a volunteer group devoted to caring for the park and promoting its use, works year-round to offer the amazing array of events that celebrate everything the park has to offer. The Nature Center hosts two of the most popular: the Bradford County Youth Field Day and the Women in the Wilds event. During the latter, the largest of its kind on the East Coast, more than 250 women spend an August day learning skills like fire-starting, shooting, and canoeing, all to increase their comfort being in the outdoors.

Such instruction is a highlight of the Mt. Pisgah calendar, with a variety of workshops for all ages and skill levels on subjects like geocaching, fly-fishing, sustainable farming, and making wild teas. Boat rentals are available in the summer. More than 1,000 acres are open for hunting, trapping, and dog training. There is a square dance on the weekend of the summer solstice, and veterans are honored with Patriots in the Park in September, providing activities and a free lunch for retired and active duty military and their families.

Much of the land in the park was originally cleared for farmland by settlers in the early 1800s. Those families hailed from New England and many of their descendants still call the local area home.

Says Nicole, “Folks here are very proud of Mt. Pisgah and all it offers.”

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GREAT EATS

Farm to Fork There is no more tender vegetable than one that comes straight from the garden to the plate, no more savory meat than one that comes from a local pasture. If you are lucky enough to have such a harmonious meal, the perfect wine would, of course, be one grown nearby, that shared the same soil—that “terroir” that the French have made so famous.

That dream meal is exactly the objective of Nicole Harris, who plans to present several Farm to Fork events this year at the county’s spectacular new event venue, the Troy Sale Barn, showcasing the wonderful agricultural bounty of Bradford County at the hands of some of our most talented chefs—Amanda Palmer and her culinary arts students from the Northern Tier Career Center. The historic barn at 50 Ballard Street, a sale barn for cattle in the ’20s, when agriculture ruled the county, has been transformed over the last few years through the diligent work of community groups. Nicole—whose day job is environmental education specialist at Mt. Pisgah State Park, whose aunt and uncle own Milky Way Farms, and who herself was raised on this soil—comes by this inclination to celebrate our rural abundance naturally. “I am passionate about agriculture and its role in our environment.

You have to teach people to eat seasonally,” she says, “so that’s why I’ve been using local foods as an educational tool at our Mt. Pisgah State Park events, and I’m expanding that to the perfect venue of the Troy Sale Barn—where we have this incredible space to utilize year round.”

So as they are preparing the most perfect meal in Bradford County, one where all the flavors and textures grew up together, the cream for soups or sauces might come from Milky Way Farms. So, too, will the grass fed beef and pastured pork. You can expect the menu to include a salad made from Northern Tier Greens, perhaps topped with beets from Windstone Landing Farm and Greener Pastures eggs, maybe anointed with honey poppy seed dressing from Wilcox’s Honey Pot. Expect to see vegetables from Bristol’s Produce.

Dinner will most certainly end with Mill Street Mountain Coffee, roasted right down the road on Route 6. And for dessert…mmmm…mousse made with Roloson Brother’s maple syrup? Maybe an apple dumpling or pie or galette enclosing juicy, melting Northern Spy apples from Bohlayer’s Orchards? And the wine will, of course, come from one of the county’s wine producers, like Timber Ridge Winery. Plans for the dinners are still in the works, so email troysalebarn@gmail.com or check the Troy Sale Barn Facebook page for dates and details of this literal taste of Bradford County.

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#1 - Bluestone Brewing Company (570) 731-0222 18 Pitney Street Sayre, PA 18840 www.bluestonebrewingcompany.com

#5 - Pickering Winery (570) 247-7269 27697 Route 187 Wysox, PA 18854 www.pickeringwinery.com

#2 - River Barge Brewing Company (570) 746-1400 71 Grovedale Lane Wyalusing, PA 18853 www.grovedalewinery.com

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OUR HISTORY

On Stage & Screen in Bradford County Few rural areas are as blessed as Bradford County when it comes to opportunities available for engagement in the arts. Thanks to the non-profit Bradford County Regional Arts Council (BCRAC), 601 Main Street, Towanda, (www.bcrac.org) there are three fully operational historic theatres scattered across the county—one each in Canton, Towanda, and Sayre. All three offer movies, live performances, theatre experience for children (via Missoula Children’s Theatre residencies), periodic art classes, and many other activities.

From 1988 to 1995, BCRAC purchased and renovated the remaining theatres in Bradford County. Starting in 1988 with the Keystone in Towanda (built in 1886, formerly the Hale’s Opera House), and then the Sayre Theatre (opened December 31, 1914), and the Rialto in Canton (opened Christmas Day, 1912), the Arts Council has been ambitious in its fundraising and relentless in its dedication to preserving these historic buildings and upgrading them to serve future generations.

After the Sayre Theatre was purchased in 1994, renovations included creating two cozy movie theatres on either side of the main hall in order to allow for showing three different films at once. In 2001, an addition was built adjacent to the Keystone Theatre, creating a stadium-style movie theater with a conference room and dance/yoga/art studio space below. It was then possible for BCRAC to obtain first-run movies and compete with malls outside the county.

In 2012, all three theatres were upgraded from traditional film to digital projection at a cost of $70,000-$80,000 per screen. Movie companies began to produce movies in digital format only, so theaters across the country had to convert, close, or stay alive showing only movies that most people were able to get on their computers. With six total screens, the BCRAC decided this was a necessary investment. Within a year, digital conversion was complete.

In 2015 and 2016, Sayre Theatre got a major facelift as the old and dangerous marquee was removed and replaced with a new one. With three theatres all over 100 years old the required maintenance and renovation is never-ending.

But with three theatres in one county, there are amazing opportunities for residents and visitors to attend outstanding events and performances. With two film festivals each year bringing the best of independent and lesser-known movies, National Theatre Live (films of London and Broadway theatre performances), and a wide array of live concerts and performances, BCRAC is clearly living up to its mission of “building and supporting a thriving regional arts community by: advocating for the arts; cultivating quality arts programming; and preserving Bradford County’s historic theatres as venues for performances, community events, and movies.”

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OUR HISTORY

The Camptown Races

“Camptown ladies sing this song…” You have no doubt sung a song about Bradford County. You just didn’t know it at the time. We will pause here and let you “doo-dah” on your own.

Stephen Foster, the composer of the afore-mentioned song and often called the “Father of American Music,” was born in Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania, which is just to the west of Bradford County. But he attended private academies in Athens and Towanda, not far from the actual town of Camptown, and, according to the Bradford County Historical Society, he passed through Camptown and then wrote the song. Indeed, there were horse races in Camptown, and they were five miles long, between Camptown and Wyalusing.

Fifty-one years ago, the Camptown Men’s Club wanted to “do something to bring a little activity to Camptown,” says Jim Chadwick, the last surviving member of the group.

They thought of “Camptown Races” and the connection to Stephen Foster. At first they considered doing a horse race, but discarded that notion. Bicycles? Nah. They finally settled on a radical concept—a race with runners (www.camptownraces.org). “Nobody ran or jogged for fitness,” Jim recalls. “I did, but I went up the hills so no one would see me and think I was a nut.”

With that in mind, it may come as no surprise that the first race attracted only high school and college cross-country teams—especially since the five-mile-plus race (for a while the region’s oldest 10K before the flood of 1972 ripped out a good chunk of the route) wound its way through woods and hillsides. And it still does, for the most part. The participation of student athletes died out just as the running craze swelled. For the fiftieth race in 2016, 200 runners climbed hills, jumped fallen trees, and pounded their way through brush and mud. They also enjoyed a full day of vendors, horseshoes, kids’ races, and barbeque.

The Men’s Club in Camptown is disbanded, and organization of the race has changed hands through the years, but it still happens on a golden Saturday in September. “We didn’t want it to get real big,” Jim says. “The terrain is challenging enough without jostling with a thousand people. That terrain,” he adds, “is something the runners really love.”

“Getting to run off-road like this is a real treat for them.” The race has integrity, he says proudly. And he knows his Men’s Club brethren would be so pleased to see what it has become.

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Bradford County Historical Bradford County Farm Museum and Historic Village

570.297.3410

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Bradford County Historical Society and Museum

570.265.2240

109 Pine St., Towanda, PA 18848 www.bradfordhistory.com

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LeRoy Heritage Museum

570.364.5003

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Societies & Museums Manley-Bohlayer Farm

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Philip P. Bliss Gospel Songwriters Museum

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103 S. Lehigh Ave., Sayre, PA 18840 www.sayrehistoricalsociety.org

Tioga Point Museum

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OUR HISTORY

French Azilum: An Asylum Fit for a Queen

As you follow Route 6 east of Towanda through the wooded hills of Bradford County, the road climbs the 1,600-foot ridge of Summerfield Mountain, offering far below lovely views of one of the most idyllic spots in the Keystone State: the Susquehanna River meandering in a great horseshoe bend encircling a broad terrace of gentle fields and pastures and isolated farmhouses. This peaceful place is called French Azilum (asylum). If the sight gives you a sense of pastoral bliss, imagine how the queen of France, Marie Antoinette, would have felt had she escaped the terrors of the French Revolution to inhabit a great log mansion here, fleeing the guillotine for the remote safety and bounty of Penn’s Woods in the New World.

That was the plan: In the fall of 1793 a small group of French exiles came up the Susquehanna from Wilkes-Barre in dugout canoes and boats provided by a French trader. They were citizens of France who “had fled to Philadelphia to escape the certain imprisonment and probable death for which their loyalty to Louis the XVI marked them,” according to a Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission leaflet. “A few were of the courtier circle close to the king; some were of the minor nobility, officeholders, army officers, professional men, clergymen, merchants, and few artisans.” Others fled the French colony of Santo Domino where mulatto and slave uprisings were replicating the carnage of Paris, and joined the asylum far from revolution, insurrections, and the yellow fever outbreak then sweeping Philadelphia.

The two Frenchmen who established the colony were otherwise certainties for the executioner’s blade: attorney Antoine Omer Talon, former chief justice of the criminal court of France, and Louis de Noailles, Lafayette’s brother-in-law, who had fought with distinction in the American Revolution. A member of the French National Assembly of 1789, his mother was chief maid of honor to Marie Antoinette.

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Sensing a business opportunity, Philadelphians Robert Morris, who signed the Declaration of Independence and financed the American Revolution, wealthy businessman Stephen Girard, and others formed a land company and purchased sixteen hundred acres to establish Azilum. Thirty log houses went up by the next spring, including La Grand Maison, a two-story log house, eighty feet by sixty, which became the center of the social life of the sophisticated French town in the wilderness. Talleyrand and Louis Phillipe, a future King of France, stayed as guests; this was the house set aside for the queen. But Marie Antoinette was beheaded that same fall, on October 16, 1793. Undeterred, the exiles in time added a schoolhouse, a chapel, a theater, dairying and sheep, gardens and orchards, a gristmill, blacksmith, a piano, a horseman who rode the mail to Philadelphia weekly, and makers of soap, gunpowder, and glass. But soon the town disappeared into the wilderness. With the bankruptcies of builders Morris and Nicholson, the émigrés left for Charleston or New Orleans, returned to Santo Domingo, or, after 1803, returned safely to France under Napoleon. A few families, such as the LaPortes, remained, and they and their descendants settled local communities.

Today you can visit the historic site at 469 Queens Road, Towanda, open May 28 to September 4, Monday through Friday; and September 5 to October 9 on weekends. The $5 for adults covers a self-guided tour of the grounds and a guided tour of the LaPorte House, a graceful structure of French Colonial style built in 1836 by John LaPorte, son of Bartholomew LaPorte, an original settler. There’s an authentic 1780s hand-hewn cabin with a fifteen-minute DVD introduction, but none of the original structures remain, which is why it’s even worth a visit in winter, when all the buildings are closed, to stand in the snow-dusted fields encircled by in the gentle hills and the Susquehanna, with nothing to consult but your imagination.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2017

June 17, 2017 - Village Value Day, Wyalusing.

Town-wide yard sales in Wyalusing and surrounding areas. A location map will be available. Rainbow Club BBQ chicken avail. Further information can be found on www.wyalusing.net.

Aug. 2017 - A Day of Bluegrass, Wyalusing.

Spend an afternoon listening to Bluegrass music.

Food, arts and crafts vendors. Tickets required.

Coolers prohibited. Event information can be found at www.wyalusing.net.

Sept. 2017 - North Branch Triathlon and Street Fair, Wyalusing. For detailed race information and to register, visit www.wyalusingnorthbranchtriathlon.com. Athletes can register as a team or individually. Run 3.6 mi., paddle down the Susquehanna River 4.5 mi. and bike 15.3 mi. The day of the triathlon, a Street Fair will be held on Main St. Arts and crafts booths, food and drink vendors, street music, activities for the whole family. Event details at www.wyalusing.net.

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BOUTIQUES & SPECIALTY SHOPS

Settlement House “My little art fits inside his big art,” Connie Sickler smiles as she glances around Settlement House.

It is an apt way to describe this unusual business. Connie’s husband, Greg, builds striking post and beam homes, using old-world building techniques to create places of warmth and beauty. Connie uses her own artistic talent to do something similar with her paintings. Five years after building a showcase home for potential clients to see, Greg and Connie decided to combine the two businesses by locating Connie and thirty of her artistic friends in the house. Now Settlement House (www.settlementhouseart.com) is a stop on the Route 6 Artisan Trail, and more than fifty artists have their creations exhibited here for sale. In 2013, Connie (above) was named Route 6 Artist of the Year.

The gift ideas are nearly endless, with three floors of home décor and specialty pieces like hand-turned pens, pottery, and one-of-a-kind jewelry. There are cozy chairs and books to page through, making a shopping trip feel more like a visit to the home of a very talented friend. In summer, the gardens beckon. Connie’s four-year-old grandson shares his toys with the children of customers. People walk their dogs on the property.

“We did this at the right time,” Connie says. “People want a truly unique gift for special occasions like weddings and graduations. They want to turn it over and see an artist’s name, not a company’s.”

The two businesses feed into each other, and every one of Greg’s post and beam clients gets a print of one of Connie’s paintings to christen their new home. Visitors on the Artisan Trail can see photographs of a post and beam house under construction and are welcome to walk the short distance to the office of Settlement House Post and Beam to discuss the possibilities. Some of the featured artists use the scrap from the home building in their creations. On a recent visit, folks for whom Greg had built a house stopped in to share their photos of, and their pleasure in, their old-world-style home.

“Customers become friends,” Connie smiles.

While summer is the busiest time for art aficionados and other travellers following the Route 6 Artisan Trail, winter stops at Settlement House are beautiful in their own way and can be arranged by appointment, by calling (570) 297-0164. Settlement House is in Sylvania at a bend in Route 6. Once the warm weather returns, hours are Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Custom Glass Blowing For All Occasions Wedding Cake Tops Hunting Knives Jewelry 232 Leona Road,East Troy, PA

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BOUTIQUES & SPECIALTY SHOPS

Quilters’ Paradise Few gifts of the heart involve as much investment of time, labor, and emotion as does a quilt.

Originally utilitarian in nature, plain, multi-layered, stitched blankets were used not only to cover beds, but to seal drafts in windows, insulate rooms, and sometimes to dress farm animals in winter. In Bradford County, even the barns sport quilt panels! Penny’s Patches & Calico Cottage Retreat Center in Troy, (570) 297-3697, offers newly renovated rooms to quilting enthusiasts for classes and retreats. Rates for rooms include use of the gathering room, library, and furnished kitchen. The retreat center can accommodate groups up to eleven, and Penny often offers specialized classes to participants. Penny’s Patches’ Facebook page stays up-to-date with the latest information on upcoming events for sewers of all interests and skills.

Nothin’ Fancy Quilt N’ Fabric Barn in Troy, (570) 297-4330, is just that—a quaint country barn that is home to a selection of fabric, patterns, gifts, and notions. Cindy enjoys helping people pick and match colors for their quilting projects, and also offers longarm quilting services. The quilters at Shore’s Quilt Shop in Towanda, (570) 2654444, enjoy sharing their expertise. In addition to selling quilting supplies, patterns, and fabric, they offer classes for all experience levels. Those classes include quilt-making and smaller projects like gym bags, table toppers, and wall hangings. On occasion, Patti Shore will gather an altruistic group for a weekend of community-based sewing projects, such as creating fifty pillowcases to donate to Robert Packer Hospital, or quilts for veterans through the Quilts of Valor project.

The ladies at Friendship Star Quilt Shop in Sayre, (570) 886-2296, pride themselves on their individualized service and advice to their customers. Maryanne and Mary Lou will walk a client through the quilt-making process, from pattern to fabric to the finished product; they also offer reasonably priced quilting classes geared to all experience levels.

And they keep a stock of over 2,500 bolts of fabric in their store. Val’s Quilting in Wyalusing, (570) 746-3304, is Valeria Hill’s venture as quilt maker and longarm quilt teacher. The thirty-two-acre farm with the 100-year-old remodeled farmhouse is home to her passion of quilting, fabric dyeing, piecing, and applique. She offers, in PowerPoint format, quilt guild programs for longarm machine, dyeing/stamping/stenciling fabric, and quilt judging. Workshops at the homestead include Applique 101 and fabric dyeing/ painting/sunprinting. Environmentally conscious, Val and her husband produce—via solar panels—more power on their farm than they consume.

For sewing projects that are not so quilting-focused, Mary Lou’s Stitches N’ More in Monroeton, (570) 265-6868, is a tailor shop that offers embroidery, heat transfers, ink and vinyl transfers, and alterations of wedding dresses and other formal gowns. Mary Lou embroiders local varsity letterman jackets, makes uniform shirts for Little Leaguers, and has custom made dresses for an entire wedding party. Occasionally, a quilter will bring her blocks to be embroidered with a special message.

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Genesis Salon A Full Service Unisex Salon

Full Range of Hair Services Specializing in Color We also have Two Pedicure/Manicure Chairs!

Settlement House Official PA Artisan Trail Stop Route 6, Sylvania, PA

settlementhouseart.com (570) 297-0164 Pottery Wood Turnings Jewelry Connie Sickler Prints Carvings glassware fiber art leatherwork baskets ironwork

(570)746-3101 42583 Route 6 West WYALUSING, PA 18853

Quilts • Notions Quilting Fabrics Classes & Gifts Patti Shores ~ Owner HOURS: Tues-Fri. 10—5; Sat. 10—3

Located inside the Settlement Post & Beam display home on Route 6 in Sylvania

Friendship Star Quilt Shop Mon-Fri. 10-5; Sat 10-4

Located on Golden Mile • Route 6 • Wysox, PA (570) 265-4444 • info@shoresquiltstop.com

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Calico Cottage Retreat Center

Obi Wan the Wonder Dog Greeter, Newsletter, Manager

• Retreat Center • Quilts • Gifts • Classes • Longarm Services

For all your quilting needs.

pennyspatches@icloud.com • 570-297-3697 6789 Fallbrook Road • Troy, PA 16947

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Maryanne and Mary Lou, owners 131 Center Street, Sayre, PA 18840

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BECOMING A LOCAL

Historic Villages Picture a modern day fourth grader presented with a dusty rug and metal rug beater from the early 1900s. You are expecting a major eye roll and total disinterest, right?

“Those kids beat those rugs so clean, we had to keep rubbing more dirt on them between tour groups,” laughs Debbie Lutz, board member from the Heritage Village and Farm Museum in Troy, Pennsylvania (www.theheritagevillage.org).

Sited in Alparon Park adjacent to the Troy Fairgrounds, the recreated early-American village opened in 1992. Here visitors can step back in time 200 years and step into mainstay buildings of early-American life like a sugar shack, a barbershop, a doctor’s office, and a schoolhouse.

“We bring to life the activities of life,” Debbie says, walking among the wooden buildings.

A large, pale yellow inn and a long, narrow merchant’s building anchor the museum. The museum itself houses thousands of tools, household items, photographs, signs, clothing, and other accroutrements of local living in an era gone by.

The Heritage Village and Farm Museum give both residents and visitors opportunities to interact with the collection. From a maple festival to Victorian era teas, to the annual Pennsylvania Heritage Festival in September, the museum encourages immersion in history. And that history is very local, as evidenced, for example, by the presence of the office of Dr. William Campbell of East Smithfield, a well-known area physician.

Visitors sit in the one-room schoolhouse and marvel at the tradition of letting the children whose parents brought in the most firewood sit closest to the woodstove. You can spend a few minutes in the charming Children’s Church, donated by Charles Rockwell and made from an old chicken coop (pictured above), one of the founders, who wanted to offer kids a shorter, more casual service. Do not miss the amazing display of carriages, buggies, and sleighs. You will come to really appreciate power steering.

Canton, Pennsylvania, just a short jaunt down the road from Troy, also offers a trip in the time machine with a visit to the Manley-Bohlayer Farm. Built in 1821, the family farm expanded to accommodate a growing family with a thirty-room country house. Today, festivals and events take place on the grounds, graced by extensive gardens and sweeping views of the surrounding countryside. Long-forgotten skills are practiced again and a way of life deeply connected to the land is celebrated.

A group called Rekindle The Spirit (www.rekindlethespirit.com) has taken custody of the farm and preserves it. Events like the Pennsylvania Apple and Cheese Festival and rentals for private parties keep the farm busy.

Please come visit and enjoy the rich heritage of the Endless Mountains.

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Heritage Village and Farm Museum TROY, PA

Bring the entire family and experience:

• Historic tools and toys • Military attire • Carriages and sleighs www.theheritagevillage.org

“A Ride Back in Time” Come Visit the PA Heritage Festival in Troy and see:

A civil war encampment and skirmish • Old time craft demonstrations: butter making, apple cider pressing, sheep shearing, flax weaving, and spinning. Hands-on activities: corn shelling and grinding, rope making, hand water pump, corn box, and Bessie the cow.

TWO exhibit halls full of artisans, and FOOD vendors.

September 16 & 17, 2017 • Open 10-5 sat, 10-4 sun.

Saturday Night Square Dance!!

W W W . P A H E R I TA G E F E S T I V A L . O R G Funded in part by the Bradford County Room Tax Grant

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The Quilted Corners of Wyalusing

What happens when you take a group of crafty people and give them every structure in town as a canvas? “Quilted Corners of Wyalusing” is the result, a selfguided driving tour of historic barns and businesses adorned with quilt patterns painted on 8’ x 8’ wooden blocks.

The idea began in Ohio, with one devoted daughter hanging a quilt on her barn to honor her mother, a longtime quilter. When Sugar Run resident Peggy DeMartino saw the concept in Country Home magazine she knew it would be a great fit for Wyalusing. The Wyalusing Chamber saw her presentation on the program and became an enthusiastic partner. Now, over fifteen years later, nearly 100 patterns augment the natural beauty of the Bradford County countryside.

The route of brightly colored images gives a kind of logic to meandering through the area. It also serves as a great excuse to stop at regular intervals for food, shopping, and events as genuine as the folks who wave to you on your ride.

Quilted Corner seekers pick up a map at the Wyalusing Chamber office when they’re open and can access a cell phone audio tour using the code that you will find on a sign near each quilt location, which describes the piece in front of you.

Time is a critical element here, as in taking as much time as you can to enjoy the artwork. Picnic near the Wyalusing Rocks, which served as a signaling post for the Iroquois Indians, rising 500 feet above the Susquehanna River. Savor the best of the season from roadside farmer’s markets. Time your visit to a fun fall happening, like the Wyalusing Valley Wine Fest (www.wyalusingwinefestival.com), the perfect excuse to pull off the road and sample local wines. This year’s festival will be September 16 from noon to 5 p.m. About a dozen winemakers will be on hand at a new location, the Tuscarora Wayne Field on Wyalusing’s 5th Street.

Or bring your inner artist to the Old Barn Rug Hooking Guild Hook-In this fall at the Tuscarora Wayne Community Room on Main Street in Wyalusing—call (570) 869-2630 for more information. Members of the guild will be hanging their creations and rug-hooking vendors will be on hand. Spend some time in Wyalusing and you have an excellent chance of finding your favorite pattern in a quilt to take home as the ultimate souvenir of your travels. Visit www.wyalusing. net for a complete listing of local businesses.

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Iddings Insurance Agency The Insurance Shop

Auto, Home, Business and Life Insurance Coverage Plus Seasonal Coverage on Hunting Camps, Farms and Lodges 46 Main St • Wyalusing 570-746-3434 • iddings@iddings.com 129 W. Main St • Dushore 570-928-9115 • dushore@iddings.com www.iddings.com

As Bradford county’s hometown bank of 152 years, we invite you to stop in and visit with us.

Check out our convenient 24- hour ATM locations Athens 428 South Main Street East Smithfield 563 Main Street Sayre 1827 Elmira Street We’re open Saturdays!

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1 Elizabeth Street, Suite 3 Towanda, PA 18848 570-265-0937; fax 570-265-0935

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BECOMING A LOCAL

Our Chambers of Commerce Chambers of Commerce work on the frontlines of their communities, encouraging economic development, business and industrial growth, and, of course, tourism. Bradford County is home to five stellar chambers; each is dedicated to promoting the county’s wonderful and diverse opportunities for living, working, and travelling.

A hidden gem awaits at exits 60 and 61 of the Southern Tier Expressway. Interstate 86 (a.k.a. Rt. 17) straddles the Twin Tiers of southern New York and northern Pennsylvania and offers access to a blend of natural beauty and a host of unique restaurants, shops, and lodging options. The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce (www.pennyorkvalley.com) represents the historically rich “Valley” communities from both states, including Athens, Sayre, Waverly, and the smaller towns and boroughs dotting the countryside.

The Central Bradford County Chamber celebrates the communities of Wysox and Towanda (be sure not to miss the scenic Veterans Memorial Bridge that connects them).

The Chamber hosts an active calendar of events such as mixers and workshops, and events like Oktoberfest and the Halfway to Saint Paddy’s Day Irish Festival. The Chamber also participates in the planning and implementation of Riverfest, one of the biggest happenings in Bradford County. You can friend the Central Bradford County Chamber of Commerce on Facebook for all the latest on those communities.

The Troy Chamber of Commerce (www.troychamberofcommerce.com) describes its location as “the crossroads of historical Routes 6 and 14.” The area plays host to wonderful events throughout the year, including the Endless Mountains Maple Festival and the Troy Fair. For outdoor recreation such as hunting, fishing, and camping you can visit the State Game Lands on Armenia Mountain. Troy has a charming downtown, with tree-lined streets, Victorian homes, and businesses ranging from specialty shops to great pizza! Don’t miss anything in Troy.

Canton calls itself “the friendly town,” and it will only take one visit to concur. The Canton Chamber (www.cantonareachamberofcommerce.com) showcases the warmth of the community all year with a full slate of events including a bridal expo, wellness fair, car show, and block dance. Canton even gets Santa himself to light up the downtown to kick off the holidays. Canton’s rich history, hard-working residents, and beautiful scenery all give the chamber plenty to offer tourists and businesses alike. Plan your visit soon.

The Wyalusing area is a special place of historic significance, natural beauty, and progressive thinking. The Greater Wyalusing Chamber of Commerce (www.wyalusing. net) celebrates that trio of assets with events like the Barn Quilt Tour, the Wyalusing Fall Festival, and the North Branch Triathlon. The Chamber partners with the Wyalusing Community Corporation to support local causes. Their community room is available to non-profits free of charge.

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