Where & When, Pennsylvania's Travel Guide-Fall 2012

S755212

2 - W&W Fall 2012

Located next to the NEW Great Escape 14 IMAX 3-D Theater in Dickson City where every night is Movie Nite at the Lube! Spin the PRIZE WHEEL for your chance to win FREE IMAX Movie Gift Cards! Show your Movie Ticket Stub for daily discounts and specials. Movie Meal Deal only $15! Includes Any Lube Burger, Side & Soft Drink, Plus a Movie Pass. * Regular movie ticket not valid on IMAX or 3-D.

S753479

REV UP & RE-CHARGE! Many BIG screen TV’s that always have YOUR favorite sport on. Auto-themed décor includes COOL Classic Cars, NASCAR theme on walls and motorcycles that hang from the ceilings. There’s ALWAYS something happening at The Lube! From Tuesday’s All-You-CanEat Wing Night, Bike Nights, Family & Kids Nite to Car Cruise-Ins & much more!

3 - W&W Fall 2012

JOIN THE RAID JOIN THE RAID m m Follow the route of J.E.B. Stuart’s 1862 Raid.

ALL bicyclists, vintage car enthusiasts & motorcyclists.

Follow the route of J.E.B. Stuart’s 1862 Raid. individuals mALLGroups bicyclists, & vintage car enthusiasts welcome. & motorcyclists.m

m m

Groups & individuals welcome.

J.E.B. Stuart’s Raid: Epilogue to Antietam Mccoy’s Ford Mercersburg Chambersburg Penn Mar J.E.B.Ferry Stuart’s Raid: Epilogue to Antietam HLLL

H

H

HLLL

H

H

uart’s St

d ai R

J.E. B .

Mccoy’s Ferry Ford Mercersburg Chambersburg Penn Mar SEPTEMBER 28-30 SEPTEMBER 28-30

uart’s St

J.E. B .

cersbu

d ai R

M

r

g

Commemoration & Reenactment

e

r

M

e

r

g

Commemoration & Reenactment

cersbu

r

The event includes a special Mercersburg Townfest as Stuart and cavalry seize Mercersburg, taking suppliesaand hostages.

Interactive living The event includes special Mercersburg Townfest history, talk

by Robert Trout, as Stuart and cavalry seize Mercersburg, taking encampment & more. supplies and hostages.

Interactive living

ExploreFranklinCounty.com Facebook.com/FCVBen 866.646.8060 ExploreFranklinCounty.com history, talk by4 Robert - W&WTrout, Fall 2012 Facebook.com/FCVBen encampment & more.

866.646.8060

S754893

S754893

���������������� ������������������ ���������������� ����������������� ������������������ ���������������������������������������������� ����� ������������ ����������������������������������������������� ���������������������������������������������� ����������������������������������� ����������������������������������������������� �����������������������������������

���������������������������

5 - W&W Fall 2012

S755094 S755094

���������������������������

�������������������� ��������������������� �������������������� �������������������������� ��������������������� �������������������� �������������������������� �������������������� �������������������� ��������������������

1425 West Main Street, P.O. Box 500 Mount Joy, PA 17552 800.800.1833 • 717.653.1833 Published quarterly by Engle Printing & Publishing Co., Inc. ©2012

Where & When reserves the right to edit material based on its standards for publication. Advertising and event listings are subject to the approval of the publisher. Events are listed as space allows and at the discretion of the editor. Although extreme care is taken to ensure accuracy in advertising and editorial content, Where & When or its advertisers are not responsible for inaccuracies or omissions.

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced by any process except with the written authorization from Where & When or its publisher.

EDITOR: Wendy Royal wroyal@whereandwhen.com

DISPLAY ADVERTISING: Brenda Boitson bboitson@whereandwhen.com 800.800.1833, ext. 2538 EVENT LISTINGS: We welcome events of interest to the tourist and local traveler.

Events must be open to the public.

Submit your event online at: www.whereandwhen.com Email: info@whereandwhen.com Mail: Where & When Events, P.O. Box 500, Mount Joy, PA 17552 Fax: 717.492.2570 Phone: 800.800.1833, ext. 2544

EVENT SUBMISSION DEADLINES: WINTER 2013 (Dec - Feb): 10/5/12 SPRING 2013 (Mar - May): 1/4/13 SUMMER 2013 (Jun-Aug): 4/5/13 FALL 2013 (Sep - Nov): 7/5/13 DISTRIBUTION & CHANGE OF ADDRESS Email: info@whereandwhen.com Phone: 800.800.1833, ext. 2541

6 - W&W Fall 2012

S756364

Proud partner of the Pennsylvania Association of Travel & Tourism

S756365

Available throughout Pennsylvania at advertisers, PA Welcome Centers, visitors bureaus, Chambers of Commerce, travel agencies, attractions and Turkey Hill Minit Markets.

Vol 47 No 4

8. Pennsylvania “Ghost” Towns It’s this time of year that the history of towns throughout PA taken on a noticeably darker hue.

8

30. A Taste of the Groundhog Wine Trail

It’s harvest time at vineyards throughout PA and the wineries of the Groundhog Wine Trail are anxious to share the fruits of their labor.

56. Hanging with the Horsey Set Equestrian events have become more family-friendly making them an ideal fall excursion.

70. Fort Ligonier Days

70

Step back in time more than 250 years before the American Revolution, when colonists fought alongside the British.

Regional Events 14. North 34. South 50. East 61. West

56

Plan Your Visit 71. Visitor Information Request Form Want to know more about what’s going on in PA? Fill out the form and receive information about the places that interest you.

On the cover:

Fonthill Castle, Doylestown

photo courtesy of Visit Bucks County

whereandwhen.com 7 - W&W Fall 2012

very town, no matter how big or small, has its tales—historic, poignant, mysterious, and even tragic.

We leave it to historians and citizens to document, remember and retell the events that ultimately give a town its character. What if Milton Hershey had kept his candy operation in Lancaster?

Would the county be known for chocolate rather than the Amish?

Imagine how differently we would view Gettysburg if it were not for the tragic battle that not only changed the tide of a war, but also changed the world. History is made up of millions of stories like these. Out of those millions, some stories have created a mystifying atmosphere, especially in late October when there is a noticeable chill in the air.

Whether you believe in ghosts or just enjoy a little heebie-jeebies with your history, towns across Pennsylvania are shedding some light on the darker side of their pasts through ghost walks.

E

ominous hue when darkness falls. The tour departs from the Signers Garden at 5th and Chestnut streets and lasts 75 to 90 minutes before ending at 2nd and Walnut streets.

Another GTP offering is the Haunted Trolley Tour. On board the Victorian-style trolley, riders will hear legends and lore of the city’s mysterious dark side while visiting up to 20 locations in Society Hill and Old City. The tour will make stops to give guests a closer look at three foreboding sites. Rides depart from 5th and Market streets and last approximately 90 minutes.

215-413-1997 www.ghosttour.com/philadelphia.html

P h i l ad el phia

Wes t Ches ter

Where else would we begin our journey into ghostly encounters than Philadelphia? Ghost Tours of Philadelphia (GTP) offers visitors a few different experiences, including a Candlelight Walking Tour of Society Hill and Independence Park. What looks beautiful and inviting during the day takes on an

Every Friday and Saturday evening in October visitors are invited to stroll the streets of West Chester to hear tales of ghosts, folklore and the associated history of the quaint town. A guide, dressed as a gentleman from the 1850s, will lead you through neighborhoods and

8 - W&W Fall 2012

Below: Philadelphia’s City Hall

side streets of the town while telling tales of intrigue, like those related to the lost souls of the Underground Railroad. Visitors will stand at the former location of the gallows, where murderers were hanged for their crimes.

The tour departs from The Lincoln Room, 28 W. Market St., a location that is said to be haunted by a horse thief that was hanged across the street.

The tour begins at 8 p.m. and takes approximately 90 minutes. Reservations are required.

610-696-2102 http://www.westchesterbid.com/view_ program.php?id=80

B ethlehem The Downtown Bethlehem Ghost Tour is offered Thursday through Sunday, starting on Sept. 27 and running througout October. A costumed guide will bring the history of Bethlehem to life as you walk the streets where the first Moravians settled centuries ago.

9 - W&W Fall 2012

Photo y courtes e

hnston

olm Jo of Malc

ts

duc ne con

hnsto olm Jo lc a M , ire iod att in per hester. d e s s e Dr est C rs in W ost Tou

Gh

All the stories told on this tour are derived from research or family lore not usually told outside the immediate families involved.

The tour lasts about one hour and departs and ends at 1 W. Broad St. in Bethlehem. Advanced booking is always a good idea but not required.

484-553-3024 www.lvtourgroup.com

Jim Thor pe

From Sept. 9 through Dec. 17, the Jim Thorpe Rotary hosts Ghost Walks in Old Mauch Chunk (original name of Jim Thorpe). A costumed guide with a lantern will take guests on a one-mile journey through the historic properties and detail the intriguing history of the people who lived in them. The tour starts at the Inn at Jim Thorpe and meanders down Broadway to the Old Jail Museum, where the handprint of Alex-

10 - W&W Fall 2012

ander Campbell is said to appear on the wall. Campbell was one of seven Irish coal miners known as the Molly Maguires hanged for murder in the 1800s. All of the men maintained their innocence to the end. On his way to the gallows, Alexander Campbell put his hand on the dirty floor of his cell and then placed it firmly on the wall, proclaiming, "This handprint will remain as proof of my innocence." Though wardens over the years have tried to erase the handprint by washing, painting and replastering over it, the handprint is still visible today.

Though this one-hour tour is not frightening, it isn’t recommended for children 6 and under. Reservations are strongly recommended.

570-325-2346 www.jimthorperotary.org/ghostwalks. cfm

La nc a ster L a n c a s t e r ’s Candlelight Walking Tours allow visitors to experience 300 years of history while exploring some long-forgotten folklore.

Guests on this 90-minute walk are sure to be engrossed with haunting tales of eternal vigils, fatal curses and star-crossed lovers.

The tour departs from the Soldiers & Sailors Monument at Penn Square at the intersections

of King and Queen streets. Advanced tickets are required.

717-687-6687 www.ghosttour.com/lancaster.html

Gettys bur g Visitors to Gettysburg in search of goose bumps have many year-round options. His best-selling Ghosts of Gettysburg book series make Mark Nestbitt the most famous storyteller in Gettysburg.

Nesbitt also has four tours based on his books. Traveling down historic streets, eerie cemeteries and sites where men suffered horribly, guides tell the stories that can’t always be found in history books.

All but one of the tours begins at the Ghosts of Gettysburg Candlelight Walking Tour headquarters on 271 Baltimore St. Duration varies with each destination, and reservations are recommended for all walking tours.

The statue of Union General G.K. Warren overlooks the Gettysburg Battleeld. More than 50,000 casualties occurred during the Battle of Gettysburg including that of Jennie Wade, the only civilian casualty of the battle.

11 - W&W Fall 2012

Photo courtesy of Haunted Pittsburgh

The Incline Ghost Tour takes visitors up the Monongahela Incline in Pittsburgh. Riders climb the 369 feet above the city to the top of Mt. Washington. The unique 90-minute tour often sells out so order your tickets early.

The Ghosts of Gettysburg Bus Tour is also very popular, as guests visit sites that the walking tours cannot. Reservations are required for the bus tour.

717-337-0445 www.ghostsofgettysburg.com Miss Betty’s Ghosts in Gettysburg offers the only two-hour driving tour in town. Guests will visit a barn on a privately owned portion of the battlefield; Sach’s Covered Bridge, the site of the retreat of the Confederacy; and the site of a Northern field hospital. This tour is not recommended for children under 6 years of age. Advance reservations are required.

443-789-9602 www.missbettysghostsingettysburg.com

P i tts b urg h The folks at Haunted Pittsburgh dub themselves as “…the archivists of all things that go bump in the night in Western Pennsylvania,” and, apparently, many agree. The Pittsburgh PostGazette says, "This is truly great stuff— a delightful mix of Western Pennsylvania history and eerie supernatural lore — all meticulously researched, brilliantly crafted, and beautifully told."

There are four tours offered by

Haunted Pittsburgh, one of which is a virtual tour that you can experience without leaving the house. Because they are held outdoors, the walking tours are offered from May through October. Only the Incline Ghost Tour takes guests inside as you ride the Monongahela Incline. Don’t expect gimmicks on a Haunted Pittsburgh tour; instead you’ll experience tales that will get under your skin without theatrics.

All the tours—Downtown, Oakland and the Incline Plane Ghost Tours—take approximately 90 minutes to complete.

412-302-5223 www.hauntedpittsburghtours.com All of these tours combine two of my favorite things, history and storytelling.

What really makes or breaks any tour is the ability of the guide to mentally transport the tourist to the time and place of the story. I am fortunate to live in a state with such a rich history that there is simply no shortage of intriguing and mystifying stories.

For links and more information on all the tours, use your smart phone to scan the QR code below or just log on to whereandwhen.com.

12 - W&W Fall 2012

“When you stop doing things for fun you might as well be dead.”

-Hemingway

F

all was a special time during our growing up years on the farm. It meant seeing our hard work through the spring and summer seasons come to fruition. Some years it meant bracing for the long winter ahead when crops did not produce. Because we never quite knew what Mother Nature was going to send our way, it was imperative that we planned for the worst and hoped for the best. This is a great life lesson and one that I am thankful to have learned early in my life.

Whether a lean year or fruitful one, our family always managed to set aside some time to laugh and play together. It’s true that laughter is the best medicine. And playing is not a waste of time. When the two are combined, they become a wonderful tonic to renew one’s spirit.

We can help you get started. Be kind to yourself. All work and no play make us boring and bored. Just look for the right medicine between the covers of this issue. We prescribe several doses taken at regular intervals. Unlike TV commercials that instruct one to stop due to negative side effects, you’ll find only positive results here! Things will begin to look better. You’ll feel more energetic. Distractions will become opportunities. Solutions, once sought, will become apparent. Life is good!

If you won’t take our advice, at least, listen to Hemingway!

13 - W&W Fall 2012

• Bradford • Bradford • Warren PittsfiPittsfi eld •eld •• Warren Wellsboro • Wellsboro • • Kane • Kane

• Troy • Troy Tunkhannock • Tunkhannock •

New New • • Bethlehem Bethlehem Clearfi eld •eld • Clearfi

Williamsport • Williamsport • • Allenwood • Allenwood • Berwick • Berwick Lewisburg • Lewisburg •

StateState College • • •Boalsburg College • Boalsburg

September 14-16 September 14-16 Peanut Butter Festival Peanut Butter Festival Gumtown Memorial Park, Gumtown Memorial Park, New Bethlehem New Bethlehem newbethlehemarea.com newbethlehemarea.com

October 19-20, October 19-20, 26-27 26-27 Flashlight Safari Flashlight Safari Clyde Peeling’s Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland, Allenwood Reptiland, Allenwood reptiland.com reptiland.com Check out out all the events on on Check all the events

whereandwhen.com whereandwhen.com 14 - W&W Fall 2012

Northern Region calendar of events

September Aug 25-Oct 31. Ard’s Farm Corn Maze. The amazing corn maze park also includes the corn cannon, fossil digging in the Lost Goat Mining Company, the Fun Barn, the kids’ maze, the rope maze, a web maze and the corn wagon. Ard’s Farm Corn Maze, Lewisburg. 570-524-9820, www.ardsmarket.com

Sep 1-2. Wheels at the Lake. Bike games, a car and bike show sponsored by A.B.A.T.E., dice and ice cream runs, fun for the whole family, barbecue and daily entertainment. A fireworks display on Sunday at 9pm. Camping available. Curwensville Lake, Curwensville. 814-236-2320, www.curwensvillelake.com

Aug 29-Sep 3. Kiwanis Wyoming County Fair.

Fairgrounds, Meshoppen. 570-836-9992, www.wyomingcountyfair.com

Sep 1. 7th Annual Antique Rifles & Indian Artifact Show. Featuring 100 tables of antique firearms and accouterments through 1898 and prehistoric and historic Native American artifacts. Other activities include free artifact identification, a flint knapping demonstration, primitive games and a WAA-sanctioned atlatl competition. Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Brookville. 814-849-0077, http://jchonline.org

Aug 29-Sep 3. Sullivan County Fair. Forksville Fairgrounds, Forksville. 570-924-3205, 570-924-3843, www.sullivancountyfair.com

Sep 1-2, Oct 6-7. Hazen Antique & Flea Market.

Hundreds of vendors selling antiques, crafts and food. Warsaw Township Firehall, Brookville. www.hazenfleamarket.com

Aug 31-Sep 2. Cornfield 500. Monster truck display, arts, crafts and a car show on Aug. 31. Race day is Sept. 1. Stunt day is Sept. 2. Columbus. www.cornfield500.com, ww.bakerhillmotorsports.com Sep 1-3. Labor Day Regatta. Motorboat racing, rides, food, arts and crafts and fireworks. Susquehanna River Bank, Lock Haven. 570-748-6388, www.lockhavenjaycees.org Sep 1-3. Morris Old Home Days. The annual event features a tractor pull, an ox roast, a flea market, entertainment, a talent show and more. Morris. 570-353-2031, www.morrisfire.org Sep 1. 30th Annual Eagles Mere Labor Day Market.

Vendors of antiques, market foods, upcycled wares and architectural salvage display their goods on the Village Green. 9am4pm. Adm. Eagles Mere Historic Village, Eagles Mere. www. eaglesmere.org/evong.html Sep 1. 2nd Annual Blues, Brews & BBQs Festival.

Sample local and craft beers from the area, as well as favorite microbrews, while enjoying some homemade barbecue and listening to great blues bands. Crafters and other vendors will display their wares. Hufnagle Park, Lewisburg. 570-524-1321 Sep 1-Nov 30. Spectacular Elk Viewing. Spectacular elk viewing coupled with beautiful fall scenery make for a spectacular trip to Elk Country. Elk Country Visitor Center, Benezette.

814-787-5167, http://ElkCountryVisitorCenter.com

Sep 2. Guided Recreational Kayak River Trip. The trip is six river miles beginning at Milton State Park with a stop at mile four for optional food purchases at a riverside restaurant. End time is approximate. 1-4pm. Canoe Susquehanna, Shikellamy, Sunbury. 570-524-7692, 888-524-7692, www.paddlehappy. com Sep 2. Woodhick Weekend. Visitors can celebrate the logging history of the park by rolling logs, using a crosscut saw or trying other events to discover the lives and recreation of early loggers. Logging demonstrations are also held. Parker Dam State Park, Penfield.

Sep 3. Fish for Free Day. PA Fish and Boat Commission. All day. Throughout Pennsylvania. No fishing licensed required. All other regulations apply. 866-262-8734, www.fish.state.pa.us Sep 4-15. Performance: The Man Who Came to Dinner.

State College Community Theatre will present the hilarious comedy. Boal Barn Playhouse, Boalsburg. 814-234-7228, www. scctonline.org Sep 4. Central Pennsylvania Civil War Roundtable Lecture & Picnic. Bring a covered dish and enjoy a talk titled “Not Frail Flowers - Six Pennsylvania Women Who Made a Difference in the Civil War.” 6pm. Pennsylvania Military Museum, Boalsburg. 814-466-6263, www.pamilmuseum.org Sep 6. Cake & Ice Cream Festival. Cake and Ice Cream Festival at 6pm. Down Memory Lane featuring doo-wop oldies from 1963 and older at 7pm. Free. Jackson Mansion, Berwick Borough. 570-752-2723, www.berwickborough.org

570-662-3000 800-822-5470 32" Flat Screen Televisions

www.pplpreserves.com twitter.com/pplpreserves S752833

300 Gateway Dr. Mansfield, PA 16933 Newly Renovated ® Rooms

BY CHOICE HOTELS

Free Continental Breakfast AAA & AARP Discounts • Exercise Room • WiFi Lounge • Free HBO • In Room Coffeemakers, Microwaves & Refrigerators In All Rooms www.choicehotels.com/hotel/pa139

15 - W&W Fall 2012

S755475

Aug 31-Sep 2. Bed & Brew Weekend. Brew away the weekend, learning more about brewing from the pros. Gateway Lodge, Cooksburg. www.gatewaylodge.com

Northern Region calendar of events whereandwhen.com

events subject to change Sep 6-8. Performance: Swingtime Canteen. 8pm.

Sawmill Center for the Arts, Cooksburg. 814-927-6655, www. sawmill.org Sep 6-9. 38th Annual Nittany Antique Machinery Association Fall Show. Penns Cave, Centre Hall. 814-3649855, www.nittanyantique.org Sep 7-16. Milton Harvest Festival. With a 28-mile bike race, parades, a tournament of bands, a tomato bowl and the princess pageant. Food and arts and crafts will abound. Milton.

570-713-5761, www.miltonharvestfestival.com Sep 7-9. Cowboy’s Weekend Trail Adventure. Enjoy a great team of fellowship around the campfire with other men while drawing apart from the busy world to rest and relax in God’s great outdoors. Enjoy trail rides, campfire cooking and sleeping under the stars. Mahaffey Camp and Conference Center, Mahaffey. 814-277-5544, www.mahaffeycamp.com Sep 8-9. Then & NOW: Living History Encampment/ Bivouac. Pennsylvania Military Museum, Boalsburg. 814466-6263, www.pamilmuseum.org Sep 8. Camp Victory’s Community Open House. Take a tour and enjoy free events, including swimming, paddleboating, wall climbing, the zip line, a petting zoo, a moon bounce and a special craft activity. Ice cream, hot dogs and drinks will be available. Camp Victory, Millville. 570-458-6530

Sep 8. Pine Creek Challenge. This endurance challenge is an entry-level event utilizing the Pine Creek Rail Trail for a 100mile or 100-km run. The course is well-maintained with only a .27% grade. Race begins at 6am. Reg required. Pine Creek Rail Trail, Wellsboro. 570-724-1926, www.pinecreekchallenge.com Sep 8. Cowanesque Valley Outdoors Festival. Enjoy clowns, costumed characters, singers and bands, storytellers, petting zoo animals, educational exhibits and displays and sport and hobby enthusiasts. Route 49, east of Westfield. 570-3762821, www.cvoutdoorsfest.org Sep 8. Conservation Celebration. Various conservation and watershed groups will have activities promoting protection and wise use of water. Enjoy live amphibians and reptiles, a butterfly display, an interactive recycling game, fly fishing and fly tying, arts and crafts, Smokey the Bear, stream dynamics, games and prizes, make-it and take-it projects and more. 11am3pm. Curwensville Lake, Curwensville. curwensvillelake.com Sep 8. Clarion River Cleanup. Help clean up various sections of the National Wild and Scenic Clarion River. 9am-3pm.

Meet at Cook Riverside Cabins, a half-mile up-river from the Route 36 Cooksburg Bridge, Cooksburg. 800-680-0160 Sep 8. Annual Cemetery Walk. Tour Pine Grove, Thayer and St. Leo’s cemeteries and learn the histories of some of the individuals buried there. 3pm. Meet at the first entrance to Pine Grove Cemetery, Ridgway. 814-776-1032, www.elkcountyhistoricalsociety.org

S755140

Sep 8. 33rd Annual Fall Arts & Crafts Festival: A Visual Delight. More than 100 crafters and artisans from throughout the region will be featured in this fun, family-friendly event. Free parking, free shuttle service and free adm. Danville. 570-2844503, www.visitDanvillePa.org

Sep 8, Oct 13. Woolrich Woolen Mills Tour. Featuring rug braiding and spinning demonstrations. Tour passes can be obtained in advance from the store. 2pm. Woolrich. 570-7697401, www.woolrich.com

16 - W&W Fall 2012

Northern Region calendar of events whereandwhen.com

events subject to change Sep 8. Lee Foster Memorial 5-Mile Run. 9am. St. Marys.

814-834-2470, jenjoe92@yahoo.com Sep 8-9. Altoona First Festival. Arts and crafts vendors display their wares throughout the weekend. Attractions include an ethnic food village and entertainment. Adm includes an allday ride and slide pass. Lakemont Park, Altoona. 814-9497275, www.lakemontparkfun.com Sep 8-9. Tussey Mountain Hardcore Mudd Run. A fun, challenging and somewhat safe mud run event that pushes one’s physical and mental abilities to the breaking point and beyond.

Tussey Mountain Ski Area, Boalsburg. www.hardcoremuddrun. com Sep 9. Butterfly Day. A great afternoon for the entire family.

Environmental Education Center, PPL Preserves, Danville. www. pplpreserves.com Sep 9. Milton Harvest Festival Guided Canoe & Kayak Trip. Participants can meet new friends and learn about the area’s history and ecology as they increase their paddling skills by canoeing or kayaking from Watsontown to Milton.

Preregistration is required. Canoe Susquehanna, Lewisburg.

570-524-7692, 888-524-7692, www.paddlehappy.com

Sep 9-15. McClure Bean Soup Festival. A week of fun, food and fellowship with friends and family. Amusements and midway. Concessions open at 4pm daily. Free adm and free entertainment. McClure. 717-543-5467 Sep 9. Performance: In Mozart’s Footsteps. Presented by the Pennsylvania Centre Orchestra. 3pm. Esber Recital Hall, Penn State University, State College. 814-234-8393, www.centreorchestra.org Sep 11. 11th Annual 9/11 Memorial Motorcycle Ride.

Clinton Township Volunteer Fire Company, Montgomery. 570772-4620, www.911memorialcoalition.org Sep 13-15. Performance: Narnia. The first and most famous story of the Chronicles of Narnia has become a musical presentation of this unique, enchanted world, filled with creatures and spirits of myth and fable, both good and evil. 8pm.

Sawmill Center for the Arts, Cooksburg. 814-927-6655, www. sawmill.org Sep 14-16. 56th Pennsylvania Bowhunters Festival.

Recreation and competition shooting, food, souvenirs, vendors and prizes. Forksville. 570-525-3635, http://pabowhunters.com

www.visitclearfieldcounty.org

Relax in the

S755281

13 Treasure Lake, DuBois, PA 814-371-0711 www.treasurelakepoa.com

S755451

backwoods. backroads. backwaters.

S754821

Historica Plus is an antique co-op located on 3 floors, approximately 32,000 square feet. Dealers have displays, which represent a wide range of antiques and collectibles.

Located In The Historic Leitzinger Building 234 East Market Street, Clearfield, PA 16830

(814) 762-8520

www.visitclearfieldcounty.org

e-mail: historicaplus@verizon.net ~ open daily ~ 7 days a week ~ 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

17 - W&W Fall 2012

S754273

Antique Center & Furniture Gallery

Northern Region calendar of events whereandwhen.com

events subject to change Sep 14-30. Exhibit: Clinton County Arts Council - We’re Not Dead Yet Tour. A trio of central Pennsylvania artists provide an art display that proves that you’re never too old to be creative. Clinton County Arts Council, Lock Haven. 570-7480949, www.clintoncountyartscouncil.com

Sep 15. Balloonfest, Air Show & So Much More.

Balloon launch, BMX performance, an air show, Misty Blues night jump, Team RV, balloon glow and balloon rides. Lycoming County Fairgrounds, Hughesville. 570-279-6192, 775-7710897, www.LCRotary.com

Sep 14. Friday Night Dinner Cruise. Hiawatha River Boat.

Susquehanna State Park, Williamsport. 570-326-2500, www. ridehiawatha.com

Sep 16. Fall Mud Bash. All kinds of mud racing, including classes for ATVs, cars, 4x4 street trucks and professional trucks.

When it comes to mud, the raceway has it all. Muddy Run Raceway, Smoke Run. 814-378-5723, http://muddyrunraceway. com

Sep 14-16. Antes Fort Historical Days. Village Park, Antes Fort. 570-398-1281 Sep 14-16. 8th Annual Central PA Vintage Iron Club Show. The area’s best collection of farm tractors, machinery and hit-and-miss engines of the past. Classic food and fun, including free activities for the whole family. Union County Fairgrounds, Laurelton. 570-966-3203 Sep 14-16. Black Forest Star Party. Guest speakers, children’s programs, vendors and opportunities to observe the night sky. Cherry Springs State Park, Coudersport. www.bfsp.org/ starparty Sep 15. The Laurel Doll Club of Pennsylvania’s Doll Show and Sale. Proceeds benefit children’s Christmas projects, including Secret Santa, the Salvation Army and more.

10am-3pm. Adm. Lawrenceville Fire Department, Lawrenceville.

570-596-3563 Sep 15. Dream Machines Cruise In. All cars, trucks and motorcycles are welcome. 6-9pm. Dream Machines Motor Club, Bloomsburg. 570-275-0748, www.thedmmc.org Sep 15. McKees Adventure Guided Recreational Kayak River Trip. The trip is five river miles between Port Trevorton and Mahantango Access and includes running McKees Half Falls.

Reservations required. Canoe Susquehanna, Lewisburg. 570-5247692, 888-524-7692, www.PaddleHappy.com Sep 15-16. Quilted to a T Quilt Show. Montour DeLong Fairgrounds. T-Rail Quilt Guild, Danville. 570-387-1372 Sep 15-16. Pennsylvania Heritage Festival.

Demonstrations; the region’s largest display of antique carriages and sleighs; the finest in handcrafted traditional, folk and contemporary fine arts and crafts; and the best in Pennsylvania foods and agricultural products. Alparon Park, Troy. 570-2973410, www.paheritagefestival.org Sep 15-Oct 27. Paul’s Pumpkin Patch. Hayrides, a barnyard zoo, a history house, pick-your-own pumpkins, the cornbox, a hay mountain and the famous Frogtown Flinger pumpkin launcher. Not-too-scary nighttime hayrides. Paul’s Pumpkin Patch, Fairmount City. 814-365-5161, paulspumpkinpatch.com Sep 15. Angela Huey Park 7k Run & Walk. 10am. Kersey.

814-885-8450, ext. 3, rsinger-foxtwp@ncentral.com Sep 15. Elk County Youth Field Day 2012. Youths ages 10-14 will participate in outdoor activities, including fishing, trapping, wildlife and environmental education and shooting sports. 8:30am-4:30pm. St. Marys Sportsmen’s Club, St. Marys. www.stmaryssportsmen.org Sep 15-16. Coolspring Power Museum Open Days.

More than 250 historically significant internal combustion engines depicting 125 years of the development of industrial America. 10am-5pm. Coolspring Power Museum, Coolspring.

814-849-6883, www.coolspringpowermuseum.org

Sep 16. Butterfly Release. Celebrate life, commemorate a special occasion or remember those who have passed on.

Columbia Montour Home Hospice, Danville.

Sep 16. Durty Dabbers District 6 Motorcycle Trials. The course takes riders over large rocks, logs and mountain terrain.

Start and refreshments at the Farrandsville Church, Farrandsville.

570-748-9456, 570-726-3343, www.durtydabbers.com Sep 16-22. Beaver Community Fair. Celebrating agriculture, arts and country living since 1928 with exhibits, queen judging, truck and tractor pulls, musical events, food and rides.

Free adm. Beaver Springs. 570-658-4963, www.beaverfair.org Sep 18-22. Harmony Grange Fair. An old-fashioned country fair with entertainment, truck and tractor events and a parade on Saturday. Next to the Harmony High School, Westover.

Sep 19-20. Scrapbook Retreat. Enjoy a fun time of preserving family members and photos, exchanging great ideas with fellow croppers and participating in mini demonstrations and workshops by local vendors. Mahaffey Camp and Conference Center, Mahaffey. 814-277-5544, www.mahaffeycamp.com Sep 21-23. Bavarian Fall Fest. Craft vendors, home-based business vendors, food and entertainment all weekend long.

There will be a huge basket giveaway drawing. St. Marys.

Sep 21. Performance: Just Imagine: John Lennon Tribute. Community Arts Center, Williamsport. 570-326-2424, www.caclive.com Sep 21-22. Susquehanna 500 Mini Indy. Brandon Park, Williamsport. 570-916-4755 Sep 22-29. 158th Annual Bloomsburg Fair. The largest agricultural fair in Pennsylvania featuring livestock, agricultural and horticultural displays, rides, food stands, games, a free entertainment and big-name entertainment. Bloomsburg. 570784-4949, www.bloomsburgfair.com Sep 22. Peace of the Susquehanna Guided Recreational Kayak River Trip. A delightful seven river miles between Montgomery and Watsontown, with an island rest stop midway.

Reservervations req. Canoe Susquehanna, Lewisburg. 570-5247692, 888-524-7692, www.paddlehappy.com Sep 22. Performance: Songs of the Seasons, Rivers & Plains. The duo Jerusalem will take audience members on a musical and poetic journey, singing original compositions as well as classic standards. The show will mirror their travels across America. Free. Meet in Environmental Education Center, PPL Montour Preserve, Danville. www.pplpreserves.com Sep 22. Woolrich Pet Photo Day. Free pet photos. 1-4pm.

Woolrich. 570-769-7401, www.woolrich.com

18 - W&W Fall 2012

Northern Region calendar of events whereandwhen.com

events subject to change Sep 22. 9th Annual ATV Rodeo. Sponsored by the Central Mountains ATV Association, the family-oriented rodeo is for ATVs, amphibious machines, side-x-sides and ATCC threewheelers. Fun for all ages. Flat Run Speedway, Allport. 570-6601010, 570-777-8190, www.cmatva.org Sep 22. Market Street Festival. More than 100 vendors, including crafters, civic groups and food vendors, as well as games and live entertainment. Market Street, Selinsgrove. 570374-2550, www.selinsgrove.net Sep 22. Cook Forest River Ride. Beautiful one-day bike ride that takes cyclists on a gently rolling route along the Clarion River. The fun fall ride for cyclists of all levels offers two route options: an easier 35-mile route for beginners and recreational cyclists and a tougher 50-mile option for those looking for more of a challenge. Cook Forest State Park, Cooksburg. 412-2616347, www.cookforest.com/riverride/index.cfm Sep 24-25. Fall Fest 2012. A celebration of harvest with live music, vendors and crafters, food and the best wine around.

Flickerwood Wine Cellars and Lounge, Kane. 814-837-7566, www.flickerwood.com Sep 26-30. Bluegrass Festival. Enjoy gospel and bluegrass music all weekend long and participate in the Fall Contest.

Food will be available. Mosser Park, Westover. 814-247-8294 Sep 26-Oct 5. Performance: Penn State Centre Stage: From Up Here. A contemporary new comedy about the highs and lows of family life. Penn State Downtown Theatre Center, State College. www.theatre.psu.edu Sep 27-30, Oct 4-7. Annual Oktoberfest 2012. Plenty of beer, food and entertainment indoors and out. Adm. Berwick Brewing Company, Berwick. 570-752-4313, http://berwickbrewing.com Sep 27-30. Marienville Octoberfest. Food, crafts, street dance, lawn mower races, bed races and entertainment. Town Square, Marienville. 814-927-8218, www.forestcounty.com Sep 28-29. Fabulous 1890s Weekend. A parade, entertainment, crafts, a hot air balloon, fireworks and the re-creation of the world’s first night football game. Smythe Park, Mansfield.

570-662-3442, http://1890sweekend.com Sep 28-29. Murder Mystery Dinner Cruise. Hiawatha River Boat. Susquehanna State Park, Williamsport. 570-3262500, www.ridehiawatha.com Sep 28-30. Austin History & Pride Days. Go back in time to 1911 and explore Austin’s unique history, visit the ruins of the Austin Dam and celebrate the town too tough to die. Living history actors, ethnic music performances and demonstrations of turn-of-the-century crafts and trades. Austin Dam and Town Square, Austin. facebook.com/Austindam or austindam.net Sep 29. Knights Victory Race. A 5k race with 10 obstacles inspired by the Spartan Race, Warrior’s Bash and Tough Mudder.

Smoke Run. 814-378-5514, www.knightsvictoryrace.com Sep 29, Oct 5-6, 8, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27. Pumpkin Fall Festivals. Hayrides, playland, a corn maze, food, and much more. Free musical entertainment all Saturdays in October.

Rohrbach’s Farm Market, Bakery and Gift Shop, Catawissa. 570356-7654, www.rohrbachsfarm.net Sep 29. Galeton Fall Festival. Live music and entertainment, vendors, food and fun. John J. Collins Memorial Park, Galeton. www.visitgaleton.com

Sep 29. Moonlight Movie & Lunar Viewing. Watch a short film to learn about the people that met President Kennedy’s challenge of landing a man on the moon and returning safely.

After the movie, observe the lunar landscape through telescopes. 7:30-9pm. Cherry Springs State Park, Coudersport.

814-435-5010 Sep 29. Fall Festival Weekend. Crafts, food, flea market items and entertainment. Woodland Campground, Woodland.

814-857-5388, woodlandcampground@yahoo.com Sep 29. Treasure Lake Annual Autumn Fest. Lakeview Lodge, Treasure Lake, DuBois. 814-913-1430, www.treasurelakepoa.com Sep 29-Oct 7. Autumn Leaf Festival. This international award-winning festival with events and entertainment including food concessions, rides and games, Touch a Truck, Autorama Cruise-in, Power Wheels Derby, Kiddies Parade, cultural nights, Farmers and Crafters Day with more than 300 crafters, the Tournament of Leaves parade and more. Downtown Clarion and the surrounding area. 814-226-9161, www.clarionpa.com Sep 29. Punxsy Appreciation Day. Crafts, food, a pumpkin decorating contest and a talent show. 9am-3pm. SSCD School, Punxsutawney. 814-938-8740, www.punxsutawneyspirit.com Sep 29. The Great Insect Fair. A daylong extravaganza celebrating insects. Free adm, but donations are appreciated.

Snider Ag Arena, Penn State University, University Park. 814865-1895, http://ento.psu.edu/kids/great-insect-fair Sep 29-30. Haines Township Fall Festival. Arts and crafts displays, flea markets, quilts, tasty old-fashioned food and plenty of wholesome family fun. Aaronsburg. 814-349-8662 Sep 29. Tussey Mountain’s OktoberFest ’12. Great music, food and - of course - beer. Lederhosen strongly encouraged. Tussey Mountain Amphitheater, Tussey Mountain Ski Area, Boalsburg. 814-466-6258, www.tusseymountain.com Sep 30. Tall Timber. Join Van Wagner for an exploration of those early lumbering days through song, a story and photos and to learn about those early logging days. Environmental Education Center, PPL Preserves, Danville. www.pplpreserves. com

October Oct 4-7. Annual Covered Bridge & Arts Festival.

Crafters, food, entertainment, fall foliage bus tours, a fun auction at 1pm on Saturday and a car show on Sunday. Free.

Columbia Montour Visitors Bureau, Elysburg. 570-784-8279, www.itourColumbiaMontour.com Oct 4. Con Spirito Chamber Music Concert Series.

Chamber music concert featuring the Jasper String Quartet.

7:30pm. Free adm. David Johnson Memorial Chapel, Thiel College, Greenville. 724-589-2240 Oct 5-6. Iron Heritage Festival Cemetery Tours. Learn about people from Danville’s past who made contributions to its history and heritage. Beginning each evening at 5:30pm.

Danville. www.ironheritagefestival.net

19 - W&W Fall 2012

Northern Region calendar of events whereandwhen.com

events subject to change Oct 5-21. Exhibit: Works of Ned Martin, Realism Painter. A realism painter from Manhattan whose work has been described to be hyper-real due to his meticulous approach to color and technique. Clinton County Arts Council, Lock Haven. 570-748-0949, www.clintoncountyartscouncil.com Oct 5-6. Oktoberfest. Celebrating Mifflinburg’s German heritage with German bands and dancers, imported German beer, local German-style wines, traditional Oktoberfest food, hayrides, carriage rides and marionette shows. Fun for the whole family. VFW Fair Grounds, Mifflinburg. http://oktoberfest.mifflinburgpa.com Oct 5-7. Falling Leaves Festival. Farmers markets, crafts, vendors, food, old-time events and activities for kids. Coudersport Courthouse Square, Coudersport. www.coudersport.org Oct 5-26. Penn’s Cave Flashlight Tours. Every Friday evening at 6pm. Reservations are not required but are recommended. Penn’s Cave, Centre Hall. 814-364-1664, www. pennscave.com Oct 6. 4th Annual Bi-Planes, Trains & Antique Cars.

Eagles Mere Historic Village Inc., Eagles Mere. 570-525-3370 Oct 6. Special Forces Appreciation Day. Woolrich Store, Woolrich. 570-769-7401, www.woolrich.com Oct 6. Chilli Challenge Adventure Triathlon. A 19.2-mile bike ride through rural Pennsylvania country roads, followed by a 2.2-mile canoe/kayak paddle around Lake Chillisquequi culminated in a 4.85-mile cross country run around the lake and neighboring country side. This serious race challenge doesn’t sacrifice fun for competition. Danville. 570-271-1055, http:// MontourRec.com, http://Rivertownrace.com Oct 6. Birds ’N Brunch Boat Tour. Birdwatching and lunch on a pontoon boat. 10am-1pm. Preregistration required. Adm. Sinnemahoning State Park, Austin. 814-647-8401

Route 92, Falls, PA 18615

Oct 6-7. Pennsylvania Apple & Cheese Festival. A true whole-family activity, with a juried crafts, fine arts and photography show, as well as quilts, demonstrations, wine and cheese tasting and more. Canton. 570-673-7222, www.paapplecheese. com Oct 6-7. 31st Annual Warrior Run/Fort Freeland Heritage Days. Colonial foods, demonstrations, crafts and lectures that will help visitors of all ages better understand the lives of the early settlers in the area. Civil and Revolutionary War encampments, a Native American encampment, hearth cooking, music, storytellers and wagon rides. Warrior Run High School and at Warrior Run Church, Turbotville. www.freelandfarm.org Oct 6-7. Tour De Forest. Organized ATV ride through the Allegheny National Forest that benefits the volunteer fire department. Route opens at 8am. Allegheny National Forest, Marienville. 814-227-9503, www.marienville-fire.com/tour-deforest Oct 6-7. Fall Heritage Days. Exhibitors will display everything from jewelry to furniture. 10am-4:30pm. Pennsylvania Lumber Museum, Galeton. 814-435-2625 Oct 6. Mahaffey Camp & Conference Center AppleFest.

Homemade apple butter, apple cider, a new car show, games and crafts for children, hayrides and much more. Horse trail rides will be available, as well as pony rides for children, and a gospel concert will be presented at 3pm. Mahaffey Camp and Conference Center, Mahaffey. 814-277-5544, www.mahaffeycamp.com Oct 6-7. Fall Apple Festival. Fall festival with cider pressing and apple butter making. Sponsored by NW PA Steam Engine and Old Equipment Association. 9am-5pm. Perry Highway, Portersville. 724-452-8656, www.portersvillesteamshow.

Homestead.com Oct 6. Gateway Lodge Wine & Dine Chef Tasting. Taste in-season gourmet creations from the Pennsylvania Wilds. Five courses of cuisine and optional wine pairings from Gateway’s award-winning list. Live musical entertainment with dinner.

5:30-8pm. Gateway Lodge, Cooksburg. 800-843-6862, www. gatewaylodge.com

www.kayaktheriver.com

Oct 6-8. Boalsburg Columbus Ball & Heritage Festival.

Boalsburg Village Square, Boal Mansion Columbus Chapel, Boalsburg. 814-466-6210, www.boalmuseum.com

We supply canoes, kayaks, paddles, life jackets, river maps and orientation trip planning. We’ll even shuttle you to and from the launch site!

Group discounts available.

Oct 7. Sentimental Journey Fly-In Breakfast. All-youcan-eat pancakes, eggs, sausage, potato patties, orange juice, coffee and tea. 8am-12:30pm. Hangar 1, Piper Memorial Airport, Lock Haven. 570-893-4200, www.sentimentaljourneyfly-in.com

Open through October 31st Open weekends/holidays, 8 am - 6 pm (reservations suggested) Weekdays by reservation

Oct 7. 10th Annual Cider Pressing Demonstration & Tasting. Listen to live music, sample fresh cider and turn the crank on the old cider press. Oktoberfest foods and cider will be available. Noon-3pm. Laurel Mountain Winery, Falls Creek. www.laurelwines.com/events.htm

S756412

570-388-6107

Oct 7. Fall Quilt Show & Sale and Turkey & Ham Dinner. A display of local quilts will be exhibited and a lucky winner will win a quilt in a giveaway drawing. An all-you-can-eat turkey and ham dinner will be served. 11am-1:30pm. St. Joseph Social Hall, Lucinda. www.st-joseph-lucinda.org Oct 7. Foxburg Festival. An art, wine and food festival on Main Street. 11am-6pm. Downtown Foxburg. www.foxburgfestival.com

20 - W&W Fall 2012

Request our Fall Festivities Brochure

S755828

VisitCentralPA.org 1-877-717-9933

TM

Discover the Treasures of Fall in the Susquehanna River Valley ��Harvest Festivals ��Street Fairs ��Fall Foliage Tours ��Wineries �������� ��Farm Markets

Request our Free:

S755826

108 UNITS • POOL • EXERCISE ROOM • AAA

�������������������������

���������������� ����������������� ������������� ������������������ ���������������������� ����������������� ��������������� ���������������

HIGH SPEED INTERNET

�

S755164

U.S. ROUTE 15, LEWISBURG, PA 17837 Take I-80 to Exit 210A to U.S. Route 15 800-329-7466 • Fax # 570-524-4667 (570) 523-1171 www.daysinn.com/lewisburg05412 daysinnlbg05412@gmail.com Daybreak Breakfast 24

th Annual th

24

���������������������������������������� ���������������������������������� �����������������������������������������������

MIFFLINBURG, PA

US Oldest Authentic Outdoor

German Christmas Market

Thurs 4:30-9 Fri 10-9 Sat 10-9

VisitCentralPA.org 1-877-207-6698

S754780

®

Fall Festivities Brochure ��������������������������� Top 20 River Spots Brochure

STONY HILL Tree Farm

December 13-15

Special events for bus & school groups

Choose & Cut Christmas Trees

30,000 Trees, 60,000 Ornaments, 1 Great Time

For hotel discounts & more info visit our website:

www.MifflinburgChristkindlMarket.com

Christkindl Hotline 888-666-0877

Sponsored by Mifflinburg Heritage & Revitalization Assoc., Inc.

S746495

3021 Mexico Road Milton, PA • 570-204-2995 www.kohlsstonyhill.com S750153

21 - W&W Fall 2012

6

Endless Fun Endless Beauty Endless Mountains of Northeastern PA 800-769-8999 www.endlessmountains.org

Endless Beauty

Request your free visitors guide, calendar of events, and plan your visit now!

Endless Fun

800-769-8999

www.endlessmountains.org

6

Endless Mountains of Northeastern PA

23rd Annual Pennsylvania’s Apple/Cheese Festival

October 6 & 7 Sat: 10 am-6 pm Sun: 10 am-5 pm

Adult: $5 • Ages 13-18: $2 • Under 12: Free

www.paapplecheese.com 570-673-7222 • Off 414 3 mi. E. of Canton

22 - W&W Fall 2012

S746504

S755744

Homemade Juried Crafts • Entertainment Delicious Food • Fine Arts & Photography Show Quilts • Broom Making & Blacksmith Demonstrations Children’s Area • Games • Clowns Historic Village • One Room School House Cider Mill • Community Hall Apple Butter & Cheese Making Demonstrations & Displays

6

Endless Fun Endless Beauty Endless Mountains of Northeastern PA 800-769-8999 www.endlessmountains.org

Wyalusing North Branch

TRIATHLON

������������

Run Kayak Bike

���������������

in the Fall Foliage on September 22nd Preregister at active.com or get registration sheet at www.wyalusing.net

Wyalusing

S737894

Admission: $7 Adults • 12 & under FREE Kid’s Activities • FREE Entertainment FREE Parking • Buses Welcome Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 134, Muncy Valley, PA 17758 www.sullivanpachamber.com NO PETS scccevents@epix.net

570-482-4088 Fax 570-482-4089

�

�������������

������ S755142

��������������������������������������� ���������������������������

“The place you want to be, not the place you have to be.”

32nd Annual Sullivan County Fall Festival

Sullivan County Fairgrounds, Route 154, Forksville, PA Rain or Shine • October 13 & 14, 2012 • 9am - 5pm Both Days: Lumberjack Competition, Carving Auction Mid-Atlantic National Chainsaw Carving Competition Juried Crafts: Demonstrations Art Expo, Quilt Show & Sale eat

Spacious Wooded Campsites for RVs and Tents, Rustic Cabins and Furnished Cottages 307 Pioneer Trail, Muncy Valley, PA 17758

www.pioneercampground.com • (email) pioneercg@epix.net • 570-946-9971

Oct 8. Cook Forest Photo Walk. Bring sneakers and a camera for this event that begins with a photo workshop, which is followed by hands-on assistance at some of the most photogenic spots in the forest. Program concludes with lunch at Gateway Lodge. 9am-1pm. Adm. Gateway Lodge, Cooksburg.

800-843-6862, www.gatewaylodge.com

S738008

Gr d!

Foo

�

S755068

October 13 Street Fair with Craft Vendors and Music All Day. Food, and Fun for Families.

S753496

FALL FESTIVAL

Oct 9-10. PSU Horticulture Show. Snider Ag Arena, Penn State University Campus, State College. www.horticulture.psu. edu

23 - W&W Fall 2012

Northern Region calendar of events whereandwhen.com

events subject to change Oct 10-11. Performance: Actors From the London Stage Present The Merchant of Venice. Actors from Royal Shakespeare Company, Royal National Theatre of Great Britain and Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. Center for Performing Arts at Penn State. 7:30pm. Schwab Auditorium, Penn State , State College. 814-863-0255, www.cpa.psu.edu Oct 20. Performance: The Pennsylvania Centre Orchestra Presents Maurice Ravel’s Mother Goose.

3pm. Mount Nittany Middle School, State College. 814-2348393, www.centreorchestra.org Oct 11-13. Hyner Hang Gliding Club Ox Roast Fly-In. Hyner View State Park, Hyner. 610-488-9478, www.hynerclub. com Oct 12-14. Pennsylvania State Flaming Foliage Festival. Featuring the queen’s coronation, crafts, food and the Parade of Queens on Saturday at 1:45pm. Renovo. 570-9232411 Oct 12. Performance: The Velveteen Rabbit. Community Arts Center, Williamsport. 570-326-2424, www.caclive.com

Oct 12-14. Tioga County Early Days Fall Festival. In addition to enjoying many activities, spectators will find themselves in the midst of practices and equipment that show how people lived and worked in the past. Tioga County Fairgrounds, Wellsboro. 570-724-6286, www.tiogacountyearlydays.org Oct 12-14. Buffalo Valley Antique Machinery Association Fall Show. Antique tractors, antique gas engines, antique cars and demonstrations of antique farm machinery. Lewisburg. 570-538-2741, www.bvama.net Oct 12-13. American Heritage Crafters Fall Festival.

Primitive country fall decor and a sneak peek of Christmas.

There will be homemade comfort food and local crafters demonstrating time-honored traditional practices. Milton. 570-4287200, www.Kuhnsbrosoutlets.com Oct 13-14. Fall Festival & Lumberjack/Chainsaw Competitions. Live entertainment, juried arts and crafts, chainsaw carving, lumberjack competitions, quilts, children’s activities and good food. The fairgrounds are located along the scenic Loyalsock Creek and near the Forksville Covered Bridge.

Sullivan County Fairgrounds, Forksville. 570-482-4088, www. sullivanpachamber.com

800 East Park Avenue State College, PA 16803

800-358-5466

S754745

www.VisitPennState.org

Tour. Roar. Explore...

Central PA! Explore our fall foliage, art and winery tours, historic shopping districts, float through a cave, hit the trails.

Adventure is waiting!

Explore ��������� Pennsylvania �������������� Connections ������������

www.pamilmuseum.org ������������������������� �������������������������������������� Located in Boalsburg, PA (Centre Co.)

24 - W&W Fall 2012

S754746

S752969

Request a Visitor’s Guide Today

www.VisitPennState.org 800-358-5466

Balloonfest, Air Show & So Much More!

Ultimate Motorheads

September 15, 2012 Lycoming County Fairgrounds Schedule of Events: (tentative)

6 AM - Balloon Launch (weather permitting)

Hot Air Balloon Rides

10 AM - Gates Open (food, vendors, crafters, exhibits, races, etc.)

10:30 AM - BMX Performance 11 AM - Air Show 1 PM - BMX Performance 3 PM - Air Show 5 PM - BMX Performance 6 PM - Balloon Launch 8 PM - Misty Blues night jump, Team RV (precision flying performance night show), Balloon Glow 9 PM - Gates Close Visit our website for a complete list of events and schedule and bus tours.

Photos courtesy of Tammy Hunsinger & Tom Crocker

(weather permitting)

Misty Blues

Team RV Highland Lake ATV Races

www.LCRotary.com • 570-279-6192 • balloon rides: 775-771-0897 Thank-You To Our Sponsors:

S752815

Presented by the Rotary Clubs of Lycoming County

25 - W&W Fall 2012

Northern Region calendar of events whereandwhen.com

events subject to change Oct 13. 2nd Annual Craft Fair. Mountain Aviation at Danville Airport, Danville. 570-284-4545, www.mountainaviationpa.com Oct 13-14. Apple Butter Festival. Waterville Fire Company Grounds, Waterville. 570-753-8505, www.pinecreekvalley.com

Oct 14. King of the Mountain Bike Race. The race will benefit Habitat for Humanity. Registration from 11am-noon.

Race starts at noon. Starting point for the race will be at the Lawrence Township Fire Company 1, Clearfield. 814-375-9718, www.kingofthemountain-hfhcc.com

Oct 13-14. Shade Mountain Winery Harvest Festival.

Grape stomping, the vintner’s pig roast and special bean soup, a live exhibit from T & D’s Cats of the World and live entertainment. Shade Mountain Winery, Middleburg. 570-837-3644, www.shademountainwinery.com

Oct 15. Performance: Annual Benefit Concert. ECCOTA’s 10th annual benefit concert featuring local musicians and performers. Open to members of the public of all ages. 8-9pm. No adm fees. Freewill donations will be accepted. Elk County Council on the Arts, Ridgway. 814-772-7051, www.eccota.com

Oct 13. Kelsey’s Fall Festival. Food and fun for the whole family. All proceeds from the event go to Kelsey’s Dream, which helps children with cancer and children in need. Live music, other entertainment, games, crafts, hayrides, face painting and much more. Mifflinburg VFW Fairgrounds, Mifflinburg. http:// kelseysdream.org Oct 13. Woodsy Owl Workday. A volunteer opportunity for individuals, civic groups and families to complete hands-on projects in Clear Creek State Park. In return for their labor, participants may camp free of charge for the weekend. Preregistration required. 8am-1:30pm. Cook Forest State Park Maintenance Complex, Cooksburg. 814-744-8407, 814-752-2368 Oct 13. The Flavors of Fall. Celebrate the season with crafts, food and music. The leaves will be at their peak around the hills of Ridgway and in the bordering Allegheny National Forest. Courthouse Lawn, downtown Ridgway. 814-776-1424, www.ridgwaychamber.com Oct 13. Sherman Memorial Lighthouse Tour. Self-guided tours of this beautiful six-story structure will be held from 1-4pm. Adm. For those who can’t climb all those steps, a free video viewing of the lighthouse construction will be show continuously in an adjacent, handicapped-accessible building.

Lighthouse Island, Tionesta. 814-755-3672, www.e-clubhouse. org/sites/tionesta/page-6.php

Oct 16-Nov 2. Performance: Sweeney Todd. Presented

by Penn State Centre Stage. Penn State’s own Broadway director Susan H. Schulman directed the revival of Sweeney Todd at the Circle in the Square, for which she received a Tony Award nomination. Pavilion Theatre, University Park. www.theatre.psu. edu

Oct 13. Aaronsburg Dutch Fall Festival. Craft vendors, entertainment and food of all varieties, including sticky buns and homemade ham and bean soup. 10am-5pm. Wert Memorial Park, Aaronsburg. 814-380-4599, http://aaronsburgcivicclub. org Oct 13. Wyalusing Fall Festival. Street fair with craft vendors and music all day. Food and fun for families. Wyalusing.

570-746-4922, www.wyalusing.net Oct 13-14. Sullivan County Fall Festival. A juried art expo, with bigger prizes and a wider area covered. Sullivan County Fairgrounds, Forksville. www.sullivanarts.org Oct 14. Battle of the Bands. Berwick City Hall, Berwick.

570-752-2723, www.berwickborough.org Oct 14. Fall Festival. Little Pine State Park, Waterville. 570753-6000, www.visitpaparks.com Oct 14. Performance: The Price Is Right. Community Arts Center, Williamsport. 570-326-2424, www.caclive.com Oct 14. Fall Festival at Bloody Knox. Apple cider will be made on the antique apple cider press. There will be a pumpkin decorating contest for children, live music, food, a broom making display, tours of the cabin and more. Apple butter and sauerkraut will be available. Bloody Knox Log Cabin, Olanta. 814765-6125

Oct 18-20. Coolspring Power Museum Fall Expo & Swap Meet. A gas engine show featuring State of Ohio built engines for 2012, many exhibitors on the 25-acre grounds, a flea market and great food. Museum engines will be operating.

7am-8pm. Coolspring Power Museum, Coolspring. 814-8496883, www.coolspringpowermuseum.org Oct 19-Nov 3. Hayrides at Kohls Stoney Hill Tree Farm.

A half-hour scenic ride through the country roads around the farm and through a historic covered bridge. Adm. Kohls Stony Hill Tree Farm, Milton. 570-437-3442, www.kohlsstonyhill.com Oct 19. Performance: Doug Varone & Dancers. A Kansas City Star reviewer describes a Doug Varone and Dancers performance as a feast of tens of thousands of individual moments.

7:30pm. Eisenhower Auditorium, Penn State Main Campus, State College. 814-863-0255, www.cpa.psu.edu Oct 19-21. 2012 No Roads Necessary Jeep Off-Road Event. Jeep enthusiasts and owners can attend an event offering more than 35 miles of private trails and off-road obstacle runs. Historic Penn’s Cave, Centre Hall. 814-364-1664, www. pennscave.com/specialevents.php Oct 20. 67th Annual Mummers Parade. An afternoon of fun, music and food featuring a very festive atmosphere. Parade participants are judged in various categories and awarded trophies for placement. South Williamsport. www.mummersparade.org Oct 20. Kraig Brady Wood Carving Demo. 1-4pm.

Woolrich Store, Woolrich. 570-769-7401, www.woolrich.com Oct 20. 2nd Annual Fall Punkin’ Chunkin’ Festival.

Food and craft vendors, bands, square dancers, pie eating contest, hayrides and Punkin’ Chunkin’. Trebuchets launch pumpkins through the air at speeds of nearly 100 mph. The goal will be to hit targets floating in the park lake. Free adm. Free parking.

10am-5pm. Bald Eagle State Park, Howard. 814-571-8303 Oct 20-21. Shaver’s Creek Fall Harvest Festival Featuring the Children’s Halloween Trail. 11am-4pm.

Shaver’s Creek, Petersburg. www.shaverscreek.org Oct 21. Historic Homes & Walking Tour. Muncy Historical Society, Muncy. 570-546-5917, www.muncyhistoricalsociety. org

26 - W&W Fall 2012

Northern Region calendar of events whereandwhen.com

events subject to change Oct 21. Blossburg Fall Festival. A fun-filled day of craft vendors, musical entertainment, games, hayrides, a silent auction and pumpkin painting for kids. Riverside Plaza parking lot, Blossburg. www.blossburg.org/fallfest/ Oct 21. Tussey Mountainback 50-Mile Ultramarathon & Relay. A USATF-certified, 50-mile single loop, mostly unpaved course through central Pennsylvania’s scenic Rothrock State Forest during peak foliage season. The ultra division event will start at 7am. The relay division will start at 8am. Tussey Mountain, Boalsburg. 814-238-5918, www.tusseymountainback.com

Oct 21. Bellefonte Annual Halloween Parade. Bellefonte Area High School, Bellefonte.

Oct 22. Christmas in the Barns. Christmas craft show.

9am-4pm. Free adm. Clinton County Fair Grounds, Mackeyville.

570-660-1231 Oct 22. Fall Demo Derby. Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Brookville. 814-265-0640, www.jeffcofair.com Oct 24. Performance: Romeo & Juliet. Community Arts Center, Williamsport. 570-326-2424, www.caclive.com

�������������������������������� S754897

��������������� ���������������������������

�������������������������

��������������������������������� �������������������������������

���������� �������������������

�������������������������������������

��

�������������������������

������������������������������������������������������� �������������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������������ ������������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������������� ����������������������������������������������������� ����������������������������������������

������������������ September 29-30: Fall Fest at Flickerwood August 25-28: Country Fair at Crook Farm Wine Cellars Kane, PA Bradford, PA OCTOBER SEPTEMBER October 6: September 15-16: Discover Our Heritage Day Kinzua Bridge Fall Festival Kinzua Bridge State Park Kinzua Bridge State Park �������������������� Mt. Jewett, PA Mt. Jewett, PA ��������������������� Wildcat Park Fall Festival O�������������������������������� September 15: Ludlow, PA ��������������������������������������� A Wheel Around the 5th Annual Gem, Mineral, ������������������������������������� Hub Bicycle Race Fossil Show ������������������������������������� Smethport, PA Olean, NY ���������������������������������

AUGUST

For a complete schedule and event details click on visitANF.com

�������������������������������������������������������

S754868

FLICKERWOOD WINE CELLARS

EDGEWOOD HERBS & GIFT SHOP

The Wine That Rocks

309 Flickerwood Road, Kane, PA 16735 Located 1⁄4 Mile Off Scenic Route 6

A Celebration of Harvest with Live Music, Vendors, Crafters, Food and the BEST WINE AROUND! Phone: 814-837-7566 www.flickerwood.com

S752905

September 29th & 30th ~ FALL FEST 2012

Display Gardens

Garden Decor

Herbs ❧ Scents ❧ Teas ❧ Plants ❧ Unique Gifts School Street, East Kane, PA (814) 837-7704

27 - W&W Fall 2012

S751810

Northern Region calendar of events whereandwhen.com

events subject to change Oct 25. Halloween Parade. Categories include prettiest, ugliest or scariest, small fry, funniest, couple and group or family. 6:30pm. Redbank Valley High School auditorium, New Bethlehem. www.newbethlehemarea.com Oct 27-28. 2nd Annual Fall Craft Festival. Featuring crafts and crafters, collectibles, antiques, lots of good food and live music. The Market Place, Bloomsburg. 570-401-8845, www.10thstreetplaza.com Oct 27. Danville Pumpkin Palooza. Pumpkin pie eating, seed spitting, pumpkin bowling, pumpkin desserts, pumpkin throwing, pumpkin painting, face painting and the running of the Pumpkin Palooza Pentathlon. Montour Area Recreation Commission, Danville. 570-271-1055, http://MontourRec.com, http://Rivertownrace.com Oct 27. Halloween Spooktacular. Pumpkin painting, cider making, face painting and haunted wagon rides. Attendees should wear costumes. 1-3pm. Lyman Run State Park, Galeton.

814-435-5010 Oct 27. Big Spring 10k. 11am. Kersey (Toby). 814-8858450, ext. 3 Oct 27. Philipsburg Harvest Fest. 10am-4pm. Parade at noon. Philipsburg Towers, Philipsburg. www.PhilipsburgPA. org Oct 27. Wine Tasting at Lakeview Lodge. Several wineries will bring their finest wines for guests to sample. Live entertainment. Lakeview Lodge, DuBois. 814-371-0711, ext.

903, www.treasurelakepoa.com Oct 28. Performance: Liberty Classic Community Band Festival Concert. Repasz Band. Community Arts Center, Williamsport. 570-326-2424, www.caclive.com Oct 30. Performance: Pilobolus Dance Theatre. The troupe performs for stage, television and online audiences across the globe and has performed live shows in more than 60 countries. 7:30pm. Eisenhower Auditorium, Penn State Main Campus, State College. 814-863-0255, www.cpa.psu.edu

November Nov 1. Performance: ArcAttack. Community Arts Center, Williamsport. 570-326-2424, www.caclive.com Nov 1-3. A Christmas Present Craft Show. More than 25 homes, businesses and churches will be decorated in the Christmas spirit and offering a large variety of hand-crafted holiday and gift-giving items, baked goods and jams and jellies to fit customers’ holiday needs. Rimersburg. 814-221-1521 Nov 1-3. Sligo Home for the Holidays Christmas Craft & Gift Show. Arts, gifts and hand-crafted items offered for sale at participating homes and businesses. 10am-7pm. Throughout Sligo. 814-745-3940, 814-745-2074 Nov 1. Performance: Banjo Summit 2. Featuring Bela Fleck, Tony Trischka, Bill Keith, Richie Stearns, Eric Weissberg and more. 7:30pm. Eisenhower Auditorium, Penn State Main Campus, State College. 814-863-0255, www.cpa.psu.edu Nov 2-3. 14th Annual Stroll Through the Arts Weekend.

Nearly 50 artists in 41 shops along Market Street from 6-10pm on Friday. The 9th annual Dance to the Music, with four bands in four downtown venues, from 8pm-midnight on Saturday. Downtown Lewisburg. 570-524-5221, www.lewisburgartscouncil.com

Nov 2-4. Gingerbread Tour. Open house Gingerbread Tour with 15 vendors. Participants can start their holiday shopping early at the antique and specialty shops and artisan crafters.

10am-5pm. Brookville to Cook Forest, Leeper and Fisher. 814744-8300, www.cookforest.com/activities/gingerbread/index.cfm Nov 3-4. Artists’ Exhibition & Sale. Muncy Historical Society, Muncy. 570-546-5917, www.muncyhistoricalsociety.org Nov 3-4. 6th Annual Canadian-American Sledders DryLand Sled Dog Races. 9am-4pm. Sinnemahoning State Park, Austin. 814-647-8401 Nov 3-4. The Whitemarsh Encampment. Celebrate the 234th anniversary of the 1777 Whitemarsh Encampment, when Gen. George Washington and the Continental Army were camped on the hills of Eastern Montgomery County. See the British and American camps, military drills and skirmishes, tour the Hope Lodge mansion and learn about life and crafts in Colonial times. Hope Lodge, Fort Washington. www.ushistory. org/hope/index.html Nov 3-4. Laurel Mountain Vineyard’s 17th Anniversary Celebration. Celebrate with hot mulled wine, refreshments, gift shop sales, wine discounts and door prizes. 10am-6pm.

Laurel Mountain Vineyard, Falls Creek. 814-371-7022, www. laurelwines.com Nov 4. Clinton Central Model Railroad Club Annual Fall Train Meet. Popular gauges of model trains and accessories for sale and trade. Refreshments will be available. 9am3pm. Adm. Free parking. Mill Hall Volunteer Fire Company, Mill Hall. 570-726-6826, www.ccmrr.org Nov 4. Heritage Day. Re-enactory Ronald Blatchley will bring chemistry to life, and guides in 18th century costume will welcome visitors at the home of Joseph Priestley, renowned chemist, theologian and educator, from 1794-1804. Refreshments.

Joseph Priestley House Museum, Northumberland. 570-4739474, www.josephpriestleyhouse.org Nov 4. Performance: The Great Mountain Red Sky Performance. This adventure story, in which three actors portray multiple characters, inspires, entertains and captures the imagination of children. 2pm. Eisenhower Auditorium, Penn State Main Campus, State College. 814-863-0255, www.cpa. psu.edu Nov 7. Performance: Imperial Acrobats of China.

Community Arts Center, Williamsport. 570-326-2424, www. caclive.com Nov 7. Performance: Donka: A Letter to Chekov by Company Finzi Pasca. The magic of the circus pays homage to Anton Chekhov in a show of visions, delicate equilibriums, dancers, acrobats and jugglers. 7:30pm. Eisenhower Auditorium, Penn State Main Campus, State College. 814-863-0255, www. cpa.psu.edu Nov 8-11. Home for the Holidays. A small town Christmas celebration with horse-drawn carriage rides through town, a benefit concert, a Best Cookie in Town contest, sales in various businesses, breakfast with Santa, Christian-based activities at local churches, delicious foods and much more. Curwensville.

814-236-8328, www.curwensvillemerchants.com Nov 10. Kids Day: Dress Up & Discover! Pennsylvania Military Museum, Boalsburg. 814-466-6263, www.pamilmuseum.org

28 - W&W Fall 2012

� � � � � � � � � � � � � � ��Autumn Best!

Autumn Best! at its at its

Start your adventure by visiting Start your adventure by visiting

S754804 S754804

Clinton County Pennsylvania Clinton County Pennsylvania www.ClintonCountyInfo.com www.ClintonCountyInfo.com 29 - W&W Fall 2012

By Ann Mead Ash Like most who enjoy a glass of wine, I have often wondered how I might learn more about the ancient beverage (some scholars place its origins as early as 3,000 B.C.). I’ve wondered about the differences between dry, sweet, and semi-sweet, why wine glasses come in different shapes, and the meanings behind the lingo used by connoisseurs, such as “body” and “finish.” Imagine my delight to discover that the answers to my questions lay along a path dubbed the “Groundhog Wine Trail.”

All over the United States the word “Punxsutawney” brings to

mind pretty much one thing… the weather-predicting groundhog, Phil, who graces newscasts once a year with his dire prognostications concerning the arrival of spring. What many may not realize (and I was one) is that the area is also home to a number of award-winning wineries, a cluster of which are located along the Groundhog Wine Trail.

In addition to forming a path of wineries at which would-be wine aficionados may both taste and learn, the group holds a yearly one-day festival where both palates and curiosity may be sated.

In 2013, the Groundhog Wine Trail

Some of the Cleareld County vineyards grow their own grapes. The soil is similar to areas in Germany known for wines made from Traminette and Concord grapes.

30 - W&W Fall 2012

Festival, which will be held in a large hall on the Clearfield fairgrounds, will be celebrated on Saturday, Feb. 2, Groundhog Day. The trail, which includes about 10 Central Pennsylvania wineries, was first pioneered by John Norbert of Laurel Mountain Winery in Falls Creek.

Kenneth Starr of Starr Hill Winery in Curwensville took over in 2006, and the first festival was held in 2008.

The festival, which is the highlight of the wine trail, includes wine tasting, a commemorative glass for each attendee, and an opportunity to peruse the displays of vendors who bring wine accessories such as glasses, smoked cheeses, and nuts of all flavors to the fest. Gift baskets of goodies are also given away. “(The festival includes) all types of things that have to do with wine

and having fun,� stated Starr, who added that the day is divided into two sessions, one running from 1 to 4 p.m., and the other from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Attendees may purchase a ticket for either session or both. Both sessions include live music. In 2012, a bluegrass group known as Mama Corn played during the afternoon, and the 14th Street Jazz Band, which includes a full wind section, saxophonist, trumpet, and guitars, entertained in the evening.

Starr explained that among winemakers, competition is friendly and the community is close

31 - W&W Fall 2012

Tasting Pennsylvania wines is a popular pastime along the wine trail and during the yearly Groundhog Wine Festival held at the Cleareld Fair Grounds. The 2013 festival will occur on Groundhog Day, Saturday, Feb. 2.

knit. To spread that cooperative outlook, an Amateur Wine Makers' Contest judged by the American Wine Society is a part of the festival. Nearly 20 novice winemakers received medals, ranging from double-gold to gold, silver, and bronze at the 2012 event.

During the festival, wine trail wineries offer wine tasting and share their knowledge of winemaking at their individual displays. “Each booth does some of their own education about how their wines are made and the benefits of Pennsylvania wines,” explained Starr.

Of course, wine begins with grapes, and Pennsylvania is among the top ten grape producers in the country. The source of that high level of productivity, according to Starr, is our soil. “I would say it’s like building a house. You have to have a good foundation,” he stated. Soil conditions along the Groundhog Wine Trail are similar to those in Germany, so, in 1999, Starr visited Germany to learn more about how to grow grapes. His winery now has 3,000 vines, producing

German-style grapes, such as the traminette, along with the betterknown concord grapes.

Starr remarked that about 80 percent of wines sold are sweet to semi-sweet, noting that he believes wine makers’ palates are different from the ma jority of wine tasters. “Wine makers like the dry wines, but it’s the sweet and semi-sweet (wines) that sell,” he said with a chuckle.

For more information on the Groundhog Wine Trail log onto www.whereandwhen.com or use your smart phone to scan the QR Code below.

Laurel Mountain Winery, located in Falls Creek, produces a special Groundhog Grog wine made from apples and other spices reminiscent of autumn, including cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves.

32 - W&W Fall 2012

Photos courtesy of Cleareld County Recreation & Tourism Authority

Northern Region calendar of events whereandwhen.com

events subject to change

Nov 10-11. Veterans Day Pow Wow. Clearfield County Fair Grounds in the Expo II Building, Clearfield. kennedymattg@ gmail.com Nov 12. Annual Gala Fundraiser. 2012 will mark ECCOTA’s 28th year serving Elk County. The Monte Carlo themed gala fundraiser will feature live music, dancing, games, art and lots of fun. 7pm-midnight. Elk County Council on the Arts, Ridgway.

814-772-7051, www.eccota.com Nov 13. Lecture: The Battle of Shiloh, Tenn., by Matthew Atkinson. The April 6-7, 1862 battle was the bloodiest contest in American history up to that time, as Union Gens. Grant and Buell beat back the surprise attack of Confederate forces led by Gens. Albert Johnston and P.G.T. Beauregard. 7:30pm. Pennsylvania Military Museam, Boalsburg. www.pamilmuseum.org Nov 15-18, 23-25. A Christmas Gathering in Brockway.

The 17th annual event features crafters, businesses, restaurants and churches throughout the town. Shoppers can find handmade crafts, holiday decor, antiques, furniture, wine, baked goods and more. Businesses throughout Brockway. 814-2651603, www.christmasgathering.com Nov 16-17. Duboistown Garden Club’s 49th Annual Holiday House. Pennington Lounge, Lycoming College, Williamsport. 570-326-5851 Nov 17. Poetry & Jazz. Local and regional published poets read their works while a jazz trio of piano, sax and percussion perform background music. 2pm. Allegheny Riverstone Center for the Arts, Lincoln Hall, Foxburg. 412-867-1816, www.alleghenyriverstone.org

Nov 24. Home for the Holidays Parade/Light Up Night.

A magical nighttime parade to welcome Santa Claus to town.

6pm. Fireworks follow at approximately 7pm, with Light Up rounding out the event at around 7:15pm. punxsutawney.com Nov 26. Light Up Night in New Bethlehem. Downtown New Bethlehem. 814-275-3929, www.newbethlehemarea.com Nov 27. Performance: Treasured Stories by Eric Carle.

Community Arts Center, Williamsport. 570-326-2424, www. caclive.com Nov 29. Performance: A Leahy Family Christmas.

Embrace the spirit of the holiday season with Leahy, a Canadian whirlwind of eight siblings performing a triple threat of fiddledriven music, dance and vocals, augmented by keyboards, guitar and percussion. 7:30pm. Eisenhower Auditorium, Penn State Main Campus, State College. 814-863-0255, www.cpa.psu.edu Nov 30. Haven Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony.

Celebrate the lighting of the Christmas tree and the start of Haven Holidays. Triangle Park, Lock Haven. 570-748-1576, www.lockhaven.org Nov 30. Exhibit: Christmas Toy Exhibit Open House.

Center House Museum, Ridgway. 814-776-1032, www.elkcountyhistoricalsociety.org Nov 30. Holiday Cheer Tour. Tour downtown retailers and browse their holiday specials while enjoying a wine or beer tasting. Downtown Ridgway. 814-776-1424, www.ridgwaychamber.com

Nov 17. Turkey Trot 5k Race. 9am. Organized by Brookville YMCA. Main Street, Brookville. 814-849-7355, www.brookvilleymca.org

Groundhog

Nov 18. Performance: Merle Haggard. Community Arts Center, Williamsport. 570-326-2424, www.caclive.com Nov 18. Light Up Night. The town lights the outdoor holiday trees. 6:30pm. Downtown St. Marys. 814-781-3804, www. stmaryschamber.org Nov 23. Festival of Lights. At dark, the square lights up in the holiday spirit. Caroling, hot cocoa and a special appearance

by Santa. Coudersport Courthouse Square, Coudersport. www. coudersport.org Nov 23. Annual Light Up Night & Christmas Parade.

The annual Christmas parade and the lighting of the Main Street Christmas lights for the first time this season. 7pm. Brookville.

814-849-7897 Nov 23-25. Shoppes of Reynoldsville Christmas Open House. Free horse-drawn carriage rides from Carriage House Creations, a great craft and gift extravaganza, sales, great food and strolling Victorian carolors will be included in the event, which is in its 13th year. Downtown Reynoldsville. 814-6538707, www.carriagehousecreations.com Nov 24. GLOW - Galeton’s Lights on the Water.

Fireworks in November shot off over the Berger Lake at dark.

Galeton. www.visitgaleton.com

WINE TRAIL

STARR HILL VINEYARD & WINERY … Curwensville LAUREL MOUNTAIN WINERY … Falls Creek WINDGATE VINEYARDS … Smicksburg FOXBURG WINE CELLARS … Foxburg WAPITI RIDGE WINE CELLARS … Dubois ALLEGHENY CELLARS … Sheffield, PA

Groundhog Wine Trail Festival SATURDAY FEBRUARY 2ND 2013 814.236.0910 for ticket information

groundhogwinetrail.com

33 - W&W Fall 2012

S755778

Nov 10. Performance: John Lithgow - Stories By Heart.

Community Arts Center, Williamsport. 570-326-2424, www. caclive.com

Check out all the events on

whereandwhen.com • Pottsville

• Lewistown

• Altoona

urg

isb a•rrHershey

• Hesston

•H

• Johnstown

York •

• Hamburg • Reading

• Lancaster

Gettysburg • • Hanover

November 19 149th Anniversary of the Gettysburg Address Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg nps.gov/gett September 1 Taste of Hamburg-er Festival Downtown Hamburg tasteof hamburger.com

34 - W&W Fall 2012

Southern Region calendar of events

September Aug 26-Sep 3. 54th Annual Show at Steam Engine Hill. A farmers flea market, a car show, a parade of steam engines and tractors, live music and a tractor pull. Steam Engine Hill, Mechanicsburg. 717-241-0444, www.wghsea.org Aug 29-Oct 3. Exhibit: New Victorian Steampunk Art Exhibition. Steampunk, vintage, found objects, mixed media, assemblage and altered art. PCCA Gallery, Newport. 717-5677023, www.perrycountyarts.org Aug 31-Sep 3. Broad Top Area Homecoming. Baseball, entertainment, food and fun events for everyone with a Broad Top connection - or not! Broad Top. 814-635-3807, 814-6352014 Aug 31-Sep 3. Pennsylvania Arts & Crafts Colonial Festival. Friday from 10am-6pm, Saturday and Sunday from 10am-8pm and Monday from 10am-6pm. Westmoreland Agricultural Fairgrounds, Irwin. www.familyfestivals.com Aug 31-Sep 2. The Original 159th Semiannual York Antiques Show & Sale. 96 select exhibitors will feature 18th- and 19th-century American, English, primitive and period furniture and accessories, including glassware, silver, porcelain, Oriental rugs, jewelry, antique toys and more. Adm. Free parking. York Fairgrounds and Convention Center, Memorial Hall East, York. 302-542-3286, theoriginalyorkantiquesshow.com

Sep 1-30. Exhibit: Olivia’s Birds Exhibit. 11 years old and willing to help is how Olivia Bouler described herself to the National Audubon Society when she contacted them about the Gulf of Mexico oil spill of 2010. She decided to create and sell bird paintings to raise funds. Olivia raised $200,000 for Gulf oil spill relief and has been recognized with a number of prestigious awards. Adm. Ned Smith Center, Millersburg. 717-692-3699, www.nedsmithcenter.org Sep 1-Nov 30. Exhibit: 100 Years of Chevrolet. More than 30 great cars, automobilia and fine art will tell the Chevrolet story from the past 100 years and impress both car enthusiasts and followers of the Bow Tie Brand alike. Pinky Randall, Mr. Chevrolet in the collector car hobby, will be the honorary curator.

Adm. AACA Museum, Hershey. 717-566-7100, www.aacamuseum.org Sep 1. Performance: Concert at Waltz Vineyards.

Featuring Steven Courtney and the Suitcase Musicians. 4-7pm.

Adm. Waltz Vineyards Estate Winery, Manheim. 717-664-9463, www.waltzvineyards.com Sep 1-8. Performance: Come Blow Your Horn. Cresson Lake Playhouse, Loretto. www.cressonlake.com Sep 1. McClain Celtic Festival. Irish and Scottish dancers, Highland athletics, Scottish clan representatives, vendors with Celtic goods and delicious food. 9am-5pm. Carlisle. 717-2497610, www.historicalsociety.com Sep 1. Performance: Gospel Sing: Siler Family.

7-8:30pm. Free adm. In the barn, Friendship Village Campground and RV Park, Bedford. 814-623-1677

Aug 31-Sep 1. Free Community Yard Sale. Dallastown. www.dallastownboro.com Sep 1. Hurricane Party. Cajun food, music and fun. 1-5pm.

Adams County Winery, Orrtanna. www.adamscountywinery.com Sep 1-3. Hospice of Lancaster County’s 28th Annual Labor Day Auction. Elaborate quilts, handcrafted Amish furniture, artwork, sports and celebrity memorabilia, the Win Some Wheels giveaway drawing for a 2012 Ford Mustang Coupe and a 2012 Harley-Davidson Sportster, vacation packages, home and garden accessories, plants and more. The event, which will also feature delicious Amish-prepared food. Lampeter Fairgrounds, Lampeter. 717-295-3900, hospiceoflancaster.org Sep 1-2. Folk/Celtic Festival. Tickets include a complimentary wine glass, wine tasting and great music. 2-10pm. Moon Dancer Vineyards and Winery, Wrightsville. 717-252-9463, http://moondancerwinery.com

PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL

www.pnfm.org

S754513

1820 N. 4th Street Harrisburg, PA 17102

S754645

FIRE MUSEUM

35 - W&W Fall 2012

Southern Region calendar of events whereandwhen.com

events subject to change Sep 1-29. Exhibit: Merrill Smith Paintings. Multimedia exhibit. Free adm. Bedford County Arts Council, Bedford. 814623-1538 Sep 1. Labor Day Demolition Derby. Gates open at 3pm for participants. Two events: compact car class and full-size car class. 7pm. Wolf’s Corners Fairgrounds, Tionesta. 814-7449366, www.wolfscornersfair.com Sep 2, Nov 4. Flea Market & Toy Show. 7am-1pm.

Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport. 610-926-1307, www. leesportmarket.com Sep 2. 17th Annual Hanover Chili Cook Off. Family entertainment, chili tasting and fundraising for local nonprofit organizations, all built around the Pennsylvania State Chili Cooking Championship. Local bands, a magician, a juggler, a face painter and many varieties of chili will be highlights of the event. Adm. Good Field, Hanover. http://hanoverchilicookoff. com Sep 2. Performance: Country Casual: An Evening With Lonesome Meadow. With a sound described as a cross between an early Alison Krauss and Union Station and the Chapmans, this young family ensemble from Westerville, Ohio, is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Adm. Hunters Valley Winery, Liverpool. 717-567-7023, www.perrycountyarts.org Sep 2. Small Wonders. Preschoolers and their guardians will discover nature. The program starts with a story inside the classroom of the Olewine Nature Center. After the story, participants will go outside for a short walk to explore Wildwood Park.

1-2:30pm. Preregistration and prepayment are required. Space is limited. Adm. Wildwood Park and Nature Center, Harrisburg.

717-221-0292, www.wildwoodlake.org/events/ Sep 2. FrontLine YouthFest. The last blast of summer with free contemporary Christian concerts. DelGrosso’s Amusement Park, Tipton. 814-684-3538, www.delgrossos.com Sep 3. 23rd Annual York Labor Day Parade. 10am-noon.

Starts at Small Athletic Field and finishes at Kiwanis Lake. York. http://DowntownYorkPa.com Sep 6-8. Performance: The Mouse That Roared. A comedy adapted by Christopher Sergel based on the book by Leonard Wibberley. DreamWrights, York. 717-848-8623, www. dreamwrights.org

Sep 6-Oct 13. Exhibit: Mark Topp on Exhibit. Topp is a visual artist whose eyes are wide open to a world he has always found irresistable. Gallery@Second, Harrisburg. 717-233-2498, www.galleryatsecond.com Sep 7-16. 2012 York Fair. Family fun, entertainment and thrills for everyone. 11am-10pm. Adm. York Fairgrounds, York.

717-848-2596, www.yorkfair.org Sep 7-8. 4th Annual Southern York County Barbecue Cook-Off. The best of the best barbecue teams, both locally and from other states, compete in the categories of chicken, pork, pork ribs, beef brisket and sausage in this event, which is sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society. Free. The Markets at Shrewsbury, Glen Rock. 717-235-6611, ext. 100, www.MarketsatShrewsbury.com Sep 7, 28, Oct 5, 12, 26, Nov 2, 9. Murder Mystery Dinner Cruise. Cruise the Susquehanna River while enjoying a full sit-down meal and a different and fascinating and hilarious Whodunit Murder Mystery. 7-9pm. Pride of the Susquehanna Riverboat, City Island, Harrisburg. 717-234-6500, http://shop. harrisburgriverboat.com Sep 7. Ranger Scratch’s Back-to-School Barbecue.

Children may join their favorite characters and kick off another school year. Attendees may enjoy food, while supplies last, as well as activities and special animal encounters. 5:30-7:30pm.

Adm. ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park, Hershey. 717534-3900, www.zooamerica.com Sep 7-Nov 30. Craft Fridays. 2:30pm. Fridays. Johnstown Children’s Museum, Johnstown. www.jaha.org Sep 7, 21. Performance: Octavia. Free concert. Art & Glassworks, Lancaster. 717-394-4133, www.artandglassworks. com Sep 7-8. 17th Bowers Chile Pepper Festival. The largest food festival of its kind in the U.S.A. Everything chile, including great food, some hot and some not, as well as condiments, crafts, clothing, plants and fresh chiles. Horse-drawn wagons and live music both days. 9am-6pm. Bill DeLong Memorial Park, Bowers. 610-682-7045, 610-944-8417, www.pepperfestival.com

GHOSTS & GOBLINS 2012 S755339

Request your Free Raystown Lake Visitor Guide today: (888) 729-7869 Raystown.org/fall

Sep 6-Oct 13. Exhibit: Daniel J. Popp & Seizan Shodo Exhibit. Shodo is the art form of painting Japanese characters with a brush. Translated as the Way of the Brush, this type of art is considered a high art form in the Orient and is becoming more accepted within American culture. Gallery@Second, Harrisburg.

717-233-2498, www.galleryatsecond.com

36 - W&W Fall 2012

Fridays & Saturdays Oct. 5—27 Lincoln Caverns Wm. Penn Hwy. Huntingdon, PA

814.643.0268

S755647

S756400

HERITAGE DAYS For Full Schedule Of Events Visit

www.cressonarea.com/heritage-days

S755253

OCTOBER 5, 6 & 7

S754372

Front Street, Cresson, PA

FRIDAY 5-7 P.M. ~ Hobo Dinner, Hayrides & Live Entertainment SATURDAY & SUNDAY 10 A.M.-5 P.M. ~ Crafts, Food, Free Kids’ Carnival, Live Entertainment All Day SUNDAY ~ Car Show

S754376

Sep 7-Oct 26. Free Guided Historic Walking Tour. Tour starts at 3:30pm and concludes at 5pm and involves less than a half-mile of walking. Free adm. Saturdays only. Bedford County Visitors Bureau, Bedford. 814-623-1771, www.visitbedfordcounty.com/guidedtour Sep 8-9. 8th Annual Gettysburg Wine & Music Festival.

Escape to the foothills and enjoy a beautiful fall weekend and savor the flavors of hundreds of fine wines from more than 15 Pennsylvania wineries. The festival will also feature great live music, including jazz, classic rock and other favorites, as well as vendors and artisans, cooking and wine pairing demonstrations and much more. Adm. Gateway Gettysburg, Gettysburg. 717334-8151, www.gettysburgwine.org Sep 8. Performance: The Dale Corn Orchestra. Big band music from a young band. 7-10pm. Gates open at 5:30pm. Adm. Naylor Wine Cellars, Stewartstown. 717-993-2431, www.naylorwine.com Sep 8. Creek Exploration. Participants will study the creek and the creatures they find. Participants should bring water shoes and plan to get wet. Part of the American Indians in Nature series. 11am. Indian Steps Museum, Airville. 717-862-3948, www.indiansteps.org Sep 8. Susquehanna Super Hike. A 28.4-mile hiking/trail runner challenge in York and Lancaster counties on the Mason Dixon and Conestoga Trails. Begins at Otter Creek Campground, Airville. www.kta-hike.org

37 - W&W Fall 2012

Southern Region calendar of events whereandwhen.com

events subject to change Sep 8-9. Dauphin County Jazz & Wine Festival. Bring a blanket and a chair and come see national and local recording artists in a serene and beautiful park. There will be two stages, six national acts and 10 bands to provide wonderful music.

Attendees may enjoy tastings by Hershey Harrisburg Wine Trail, along with food and craft vendors. 4-9pm. Fort Hunter Mansion and Park, Harrisburg. 717-599-5751, http://forthunter.org Sep 8. Ugh! It’s Bugs! Children can wear their digging duds and explore the secret world of bugs, as the gardens reveal the creepy, crawly residents. 10am-12:30pm. Adm. Hershey Gardens. 717-534-3492, www.hersheygardens.org Sep 8. Classic Car Show on the Lake. Noon-4pm. Free adm. Friendship Village Campground and RV Park, Bedford.

814-623-1677 Sep 8. 38th Annual East Berlin Colonial Day. Mixing some of the country’s finest crafters of traditional wares, the United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, demonstrations of Colonial skills, high-energy entertainment and irresistible food. East Berlin. 717-259-0822, www.ebhpspa.org Sep 9. Grandparents Day Trout Outing. Grandparents and their families can enjoy a day of fishing. 9am-3pm. Free adm for all. Limestone Springs Fishing Preserve, Richland. 717-8662461, www.limestonespringspreserve.com Sep 9-23. Exhibit: Fall Members’ Exhibit. York Art Association, York. 717-755-0028, www.yorkartassociation.org

Sep 9. HydroWorx Underwater Marathon. Participants shouldn’t worry that they can’t run 3 or 26.2 miles on land, because anyone can do it on a HydroWorx underwater treadmill.

Reserve treadmills in advance. Start time of 7am. Distances of 5k, 10k and half and full marathon. Adm. Troegs Brewing Company, Hershey. 717-534-1297, www.troegs.com Sep 9. 24th Annual Harrisburg Gallery Walk. This popular free walking/driving tour of the city’s galleries will feature 19 exhibition sites welcoming visitors. Venues around Harrisburg.

717-236-1432, www.artassocofhbg.com Sep 11. Performance: Honoring Our Country’s Heroes.

A benefit concert in support of Homes for Our Troops featuring John Sebastian and special guests Cooney and Eliot. 7pm.

Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center, York. 717-846-1111, www.strandcapitol.org Sep 11. The HodgePodgery Family Night Cruises. Enjoy pizza, soda, ice cream, a cruise and a fun and quirky riverthemed craft activity provided by The HodgePodgery. Adm. Pride of the Susquehanna Riverboat, City Island Dock, City Island, Harrisburg. 717-234-6500, http://shop.harrisburgriverboat.com/Family-Night-Cruise_c25.htm Sep 13-Oct 27. Children’s Straw Adventure Maze.

Pumpkin painting, a scavenger hunt, scarecrow making and fun for the whole family. Open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, rain or shine. Markets at Shrewsbury, Glen Rock. 717-2356611, www.marketsatshrewsbury.com Sep 13. Happy Birthday, Mr. Hershey! Join the celebration of Milton Hershey’s birthday, which will feature a concert of music from Milton Hershey’s lifetime provided by the NITROphonic Horns. The concert will conclude with birthday cupcakes and chocolate bars. Bring lawn chairs. 6:30pm. ChocolateTown Square, Hershey. 717-534-3439, www.hersheystory.org Sep 15-16. World War II Weekend. A living history weekend featuring an authentic recreation of both Allied and German army camps, complete with original World War II vehicles. More than 100 living history enthusiasts will portray military personnel from the European Theater in 1944 and present programs.

A mock Army Air Force Fighter mission briefing will be presented. 9am-4pm. Eisenhower National Historic Site, Gettysburg. 717-338-9114, www.nps.gov/eise

FLEA MARKET

Open Sat. & Sun. 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

FARMERS MARKET

Sep 15. 8th Annual New Freedom Fest. One of the best free summer concert events in Pennsylvania, featuring live musical entertainment, fine arts, crafts, food, games and much more. 10am-5pm. Free. Along the Historic Railroad Tracks, New Freedom. www.newfreedomheritage.org

Open Saturdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

AUCTION HOUSE Every Thursday 4:30 p.m.

Visit our web site for special events www.newberrytownpeddlersmarket.com Located midway between Harrisburg & York 3 miles off I-83 Ext 32 Newberrytown 717.932.4264 Address: 700 York Road, Dover, PA 17315

S752844

Become a fan!

Sep 15-16. Fall Harvest Fair. Making cider, apple butter, Pennsylvania German food, crafts from the 1800s, farm events, a sawmill and a stone crusher. Alexander Schaeffer Farm, Schaefferstown. 717-949-2244 Sep 15. Performance: Helen Naylor Wheat’s 110th Birthday & Sound of Roses. Sound of Roses from the Red Rose City will perform and help celebrate the birthday of Helen, Dick Naylor’s mother. 7-10pm. Gates open at 5:30pm. Adm. Naylor Wine Cellars, Stewartstown. 717-993-2431, www.naylorwine.com Sep 15. September Community Yard Sale. 8am-3pm.

Markets at Shrewsbury, Glen Rock. 717-235-6611, www.marketsatshrewsbury.com

38 - W&W Fall 2012

Southern Region calendar of events whereandwhen.com

events subject to change

Sep 15. Celebrate Founder’s Day at Lake Tobias. Prize giveaways, free pork sandwiches while supplies last, and free children’s activities including pony rides and face painting.

11am-3pm. Adm. Tobias Wildlife Park, Halifax. 717-362-9126, www.laketobias.com Sep 15. West Reading’s Fall Festival on the Avenue.

Enjoy plenty of music along Penn Avenue and browse local shops’ sidewalk sales. Many local restaurants will offer their own specialty foods. Children’s activities and much more. Noon9pm. Free adm. West Reading. 610-685-8854, www. lovewestreading.org Sep 16. Performance: Capitol Steps. American Music Theatre, Lancaster. 800-648-4102, www.amtshows.com Sep 16. Fort Hunter Day. The festival celebrates the past and simple family pleasures with children’s crafts, games and activities, an arts and crafts show, demonstrations of 18th- and 19th-century life, tours of Fort Hunter Mansion, strolling musicians, pony rides, hayrides, carriage rides, a Victorian bicycle, a barbershop quartet, a bagpiper, old-time crafts and more. Fort Hunter Mansion and Park, Harrisburg. 717-599-5751, http:// forthunter.org Sep 16. 29th Annual Lyons Fiddle Festival. A day of fun and entertainment where conversations are not spoken, but played. 9am-5pm. Lyons Community Park, Lyons Station. 484772-5223, www.lyonsfiddlefest.com Sep 16. Cruise-In. A cruise-in, oldies music and food. 5pm.

Free adm. A&W Restaurant, Everett. 814-623-2989 Sep 16. 21st Annual Adams County Heritage Festival.

Sharing cultures of Adams County through music, food and art.

A celebration of unity in the community. Gettysburg Area Recreation Park, Gettysburg. 717-334-8943, www.icpj-gettysburg.org Sep 18-Oct 2. Animal Tales...A Zoo Adventure for Little Ones. An animal-friendly story, a craft activity, a short zoo walk, a snack and a special meeting with a different animal each week. For preschoolers ages 3 and 4 and kindergartners age 5. Tuesdays only. 9:30-11am and 1:30-3pm. Adm. ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park, Hershey. 717-5343900, www.zooamerica.com Sep 18. Lecture: Cal & Suzanne Doucette. The Doucettes will share their living history personalities during Historic Gettysburg Adams County’s free educational speaker program.

7:30pm. Historic GAR Building, Gettysburg. 717-334-8312, http://hgaconline.org Sep 19. Lecture: Two Great American Armies: The Opposing Forces at Antietam. Presented by Ted Alexander at the White Rose Civil War Round Table monthly meeting. 7pm.

Auditorium of the York County Heritage Trust’s Historical Society Museum, York. www.yorkblog.com/cannonball/ Sep 19. 50 Plus Expo. 9am-2pm. York Expo Center, Memorial Hall - East, York. www.50plusExpoPa.com

Sep 19. Senior Excusion: Heritage Rail County Park.

Hanover Junction Train Station to Howard Tunnel. Departures at 2, 4 and 7pm. Rides last about 90 minutes. Space is limited to 24 participants on the open-air trailer. Register in advance.

Hanover Junction Train Station, Hanover Junction. 717-8407440, www.yorkcountyparks.org Sep 19-Oct 14. Performance: Smokey Joe’s Cafe. The longest running Broadway revue in history features great oldies music. Allenberry Resort Inn and Playhouse, Boiling Springs.

717-258-3211, www.allenberry.com Sep 20. Downtown First Awards. Recognize businesses, organizations and individuals that put downtown first through their commitments of time, advocacy and resources. York. 717849-2331, http://DowntownYorkPa.com Sep 21-23. Performance: Vengeance for Hotspur. The Barn at Tall Fir Acres, Dover. 717-814-1151, www.orangemite. org Sep 21-23, 28-30. Performance: The Adventures of a Comic Book Artist. Singing superheroes and dancing villains abound in this action-packed musical spoof of the comic book genre. A Children’s Series Mainstage Musical by Pat Lydersen and Wendy Woolfe. York Little Theatre, York. 717-854-5715, www.ylt.org Sep 21-23. Civil War Camp. Dinner and dance on Saturday evening, Lt. Snook and crew will fire a cannon and a mortar at various times, historical presentations will be offered, music will be shared and there will be a display of artifacts. Camp Otter Creek, Airville. 717-862-3628, www.campottercreek.com Sep 21-23. Emancipation 2012: 150 Years Since the New Beginning. A series of events sponsored by the Gettysburg National Military Park, the Gettysburg Foundation and Gettysburg College in honor of the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation. Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg. 717-334-1124, ext. 8023, www.nps.gov/gett Sep 22. Gettysburg Fall Outdoor Antique Show.

Featuring 150 antique dealers from 13 states displaying their unique pieces on the sidewalks radiating from the historic Lincoln Square, Gettysburg. 717-359-0776, http://gettysburgretailmerchants.com Sep 22. Country Fair. Colonial crafts, food, demonstrations and house tours. 9am-4pm. Free adm. Donations appreciated.

Isaac Meier Homestead, Myerstown. 717-866-4480

See the Bison Roam & Visit

Bison Corral GIFT SHOP

Authentic Native American Made Gifts & Jewelry, Bison Souvenirs, Full Line of Bison Meat

Overnight Lodging Available At Guest House

Open Daily 10-5; Sun. 12-5 814-733-2323 2708 Lincoln Highway 2 miles west of Schellsburg on Route 30

39 - W&W Fall 2012

S755596

Sep 15-20. 49th All-American Dairy Show. More than 2,400 of the best dairy cattle shown by nearly 1,000 of the best exhibitors in the nation and Canada. With 23 dairy shows in six days, including four days dedicated to youth shows, contests and programs, the show is the premier stop on the tanbark trail.

Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center, Harrisburg.

717-787-2905, www.allamerican.state.pa.us

Southern Region calendar of events whereandwhen.com

events subject to change Sep 22-23. 29th Annual Native American Festival.

Drumming, dancing, crafts for sale by Native Americans, storytelling, American Indian food, artifact displays and much more.

Museum tours will be offered. Free parking. No adm. Donations accepted. Indian Steps Museum, Airville. 717-862-3948, www. indiansteps.org Sep 22-23. Fawn Grove Olde Tyme Days Fall Show.

Fawn Grove. http://fawngroveotd.com Sep 22. Miller’s Heritage Day & Open House. 10am4:30pm. Tours are free. Donations appreciated. Historic WallaceCross Mill, Felton. 717-840-7440, www.yorkcountyparks.org Sep 22. 2nd Annual Harvest Festival. Great food, music, a Lucy look-alike contest, a home wine making contest and a grape stomp. Adams County Winery, Orrtanna. 717-334-4631, www.adamscountywinery.com Sep 22. Olde House Fair. A home improvement showcase for the older home, featuring local contractors, artisans, artists and decorators. 10am-5pm. Free adm. Centre Park, Reading.

610-375-7860, www.centrepark.org Sep 22. Heart of the Home Kitchen Tour. Tour several unique and special kitchens in the area in various homes along the Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor. 10am-3pm. Adm. Bedford County. 814-652-6263 Sep 22. Performance: Guest Artist Series Concert - PA Consort: Manhattan Piano Trio. 7:30pm. Adm. Bedford United Methodist Chruch, Bedford. 814-733-2301 Sep 22. Schuylkill Brewfest. Celebrate the art of brewing with beer, bands, tastings, a homebrew competition and more.

Noon-7pm. Bring a chair. Joulwin Park, Pottsville. 800-7657282, www.schuylkill.org Sep 23. Mother Earth Harvest Fair. A fun-filled family celebration of autumn bounty. 10am-5pm. Free for children age 12 and under. Adm for adults. Spoutwood Farm, Glen Rock.

717-325-6610, www.spoutwood.org Sep 23. Celebrate Wildwood! Enjoy hummingbird banding, watch as a monarch butterfly is tagged and released, and make a terrarium to raise a monarch at home. There will also be pumpkin painting, a caramel apple bar, apple cider, a hearthealthy monitoring station and the Walk for Wildwood. Noon5pm. Adm. Wildwood Park and Nature Center, Harrisburg.

717-221-0292, www.wildwoodlake.org/events/ Sep 23. Matchbox Toy Show. Enjoy some miniature cars and full-size cars on the same day at a terrific price. Adm. AACA Museum, Hershey. 717-566-7100, www.aacamuseum.org

Fayetteville Antique & Craft Mall presents

F LAVORS OF F ALL

Open House

9am to 5pm ~

717-352-8485 Check our website for details www.fayettevilleantiquemall.com

S755464

Sat., November 3rd & Sun., November 4th

Sep 23. Cruise-In. A cruise-in, oldies music and food. 5pm.

Free adm. Landmark Restaurant, Bedford. 814-623-6762 Sep 24-25. Mouns Jones Country Fair. Traditional crafts, folk art, baked goods, Colonial re-enactors and dancers will be featured. A light lunch will be served in the White House Inn. 10am-4pm. Adm. Old Morlatton Village, Douglassville. 610385-4762, www.historicpreservationtrust.org Sep 25-29. Ephrata Fair. The largest street fair in Pennsylvania features agriculture, farming, livestock, 4-H, and FFA exhibits and displays, as well as contests and much more.

Ephrata. 717-733-4451, www.ephratafair.org Sep 26-30. Fall Antique Extravaganza. With 1,000+ dealers and dozens of antique shops, co-ops, showcase malls and outdoor markets. Antiques and collectibles for every taste and every era. Antiques Capital USA, Adamstown. www.antiquescapital.com Sep 27-Nov 10. Performance: A Second Helping: Church Basement Ladies 2 Sequel. This time around the year is 1969 and the world is a changin’. The ladies serve high school students at a banquet, perform at a church-sponsored missionary night and experience the rise and fall of big game day. Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, Lancaster. 717-898-1900, http://dutchapple.com Sep 27-30. White Rose Thunder. Vendors, bands, racing, bike show, field events and demo rides. 8am-10pm. Adm. York Expo Center, York. 717-308-2141, www.whiterosethunder.com Sep 27. Lecture: Grounded Green Growing With the Horn Farm Center. Learn about the Horn Farm Center’s Patch Project, community gardens, farmstand tour, farming celebrations and incubator farms. 6:30-8:30pm. Free. Zimmerman Center for Heritage, Wrightsville. 717-252-0229, www.susquehannaheritage.org Sep 28-30. Port Royal Bicentennial Celebration. Local history bus tours, town memorabilia, a parade, a church service and much more. Juniata County Fairgrounds and the streets of Port Royal, Port Royal. www.portroyal200.com Sep 28. 2012 York City Bike Night. A street party featuring a 2,000-motorcycle parade, live entertainment on three stages and food vendors. 6-10pm. Continental Square, downtown York. http://yorkcity.org/bikenight Sep 28-30. Training for the North African Campaign in World War II. The weekend will highlight a variety of activities and demonstrations to explore the challenges of training and the nature of warfare in World War II. Featuring re-enactors, lectures, swing band performances, a basic training camp and much more. U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center, Carlisle. 717245-3972, www.carlisle.army.mil/AHEC/event/Fallevent.cfm Sep 28-Oct 31. Zombie Contagion. A professionally designed walk-through haunted attraction, Back Stage Horrors will scare, shock and surprise with its cast of characters and special effects, all housed in a safe and secure environment and shielded from the outside elements. Adm. Broadway Classics Theatre at Harrisburg Mall, Harrisburg. 877-717-7969, www. backstagehorrors.com

40 - W&W Fall 2012

Southern Region calendar of events whereandwhen.com

events subject to change

Sep 29-30. Fairfield Pippinfest. An annual old-time country street festival featuring arts and crafts, apple products, live country music, antiques, vintage cars and great food. Main Street, Fairfield. 717-642-5640, www.pippinfest.com Sep 29. Performance: Faculty Recital. Recital featuring York College music faculty. 7pm. York College of Pennsylvania, York. 717-846-7788, www.ycp.edu

S756368

Sep 28-30. Fall Living History Event. World War II: Training for the North American Campaign will highlight a variety of activities and demonstrations to explore the challenges and nature of warfare during World War II. U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center, Carlisle. 717-245-3972, www.usahec.org

Special 32nd Anniversary Celebration

Saturday & Sunday September 29th & 30th Two Days of Fun, Food, Crafts & Entertainment!

In Historic Fairfield, 8 miles from Gettysburg

S742244

Saturday 8am to 3pm: Community Yard Sale, Quilt Show Sunday 9am to 4pm: Juried Crafts, Quilt Show, Live Music, Antique Car & Tractor Show, Children’s Activities, Delicious Food and more. www.pippinfest.com

This fall experience Gettysburg... beyond the �������������� Discover scenic views and fantastic events.

Plan today at www.gettysburg.travel

S756369

Pennsylvania

Apple

Harvest

'FTUJWBBM ''FTUJWBM

For directions or other info: 717-642-5640

48th Annual National

'JSTUU UXP XFFLFOET JO 0DUPCFS 'J U L E J 0 U C

41 - W&W Fall 2012

S755082

S754509

%BJMZ BN­ QN

10 miles northwest of Gettysburg at Arendtsville, PA South Mountain Fairgrounds 717-677-9413 or 717-334-6274 www.appleharvest.com Upper Adams Jaycees, Sponsors P.O. Box 38, Biglerville, PA 17307

Southern Region calendar of events whereandwhen.com

events subject to change Sep 29. 2012 Moonlight Bike Ride. Railroading theme.

Participants should bring bicycles, lights and helmets for a nine-mile roundtrip ride with the Sunset Scramblers volunteer group. Refreshments will be offered after the ride. 7:30pm.

Registration is not required. Heritage Rail Trail County Park, New Freedom. 717-840-7440, www.yorkcountyparks.org Sep 29. Fall Into Fun. Vendors, children’s activities, SPCA adoptable animals, an electronic recycling fundraiser, free classes like Extreme Couponing and more. Vendors still wanted.

East Berlin Community Center Pavilion, East Berlin. 717-5214801, http://funfilledevents.webs.com Sep 29. J.E.B. Stuart’s Raid on Mercersburg. This event offers a unique feature, a ride that is offered to bicyclists, motorcyclists, vintage car drivers and specialty vehicle enthusiasts as a way to follow Stuart’s route. The ride will begin at McCoy’s Ferry Ford in Clear Springs in the morning and head to Mercersburg to relive the raid of Stuart and his cavalry. Clear Springs and Mercersburg. 717-709-7204, www.

ExploreFranklinCountyPA.com Sep 29. 33rd Annual Mercersburg TownFest. More than 100 crafters, artisans, culinary and local vendors, entertainment from community and school bands, dance schools, bluegrass and a children’s fun section on the grounds of the Mercersburg Elementary School. Downtown Mercersburg. 717-709-7204, www.ExploreFranklinCountyPA.com Sep 29. Heritage Fair. The Church of the Brethren congregations of central Pennsylvania invite community members to join them for this annual fair, which will include homemade Pennsylvania Dutch and regional foods, children’s activities, crafts, a petting zoo, demonstrations, musical entertainment and a quilt and basket auction. Camp Blue Diamond, Huntingdon.

814-667-2355, www.campbluediamond.org

Sep 29-Oct 7. 56th Keystone International Livestock Exposition. Features more than 100 shows and nearly 4,000 beef cattle, horses, sheep and swine exhibited by producers from across the nation. Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Harrisburg. 717-787-2905, www.keystoneinternational.state.pa.us Sep 29. 21st Annual Ebensburg PotatoFest. Ebensburg. http://potatofest.com Sep 29. New Cumberland Apple Festival. Annual craft show with demonstrations, entertainment and delicious local foods, such as apple pies and apple dumplings. 9am-3pm. New Cumberland. www.newcumberlandpa.com Sep 29. Harvest of the Arts Festival. Hundreds of juried and non-juried artists, plus food, live music and a large children’s area. 10am-5pm. Carlisle. 717-245-2648, www.lovecarlisle.com Sep 29. Whispering Woods Craft Festival. Craft and food vendors, face painting, a cider press, a farmers market and more.

Fun for the whole family. 9am-5pm. Wolf‘s Corners Fair Grounds, south of Tionesta. 814-755-4370, 814-354-6466, www.wolfscornersfair.com Sep 30. Performance: Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood.

American Music Theatre, Lancaster. 800-648-4102, www.amtshows.com Sep 30. Pro Motorcycle Hill Climb (National Series).

Nitro-burning motorcycles on a 300-foot hill with a curve near the top. Rain or shine. Adm. White Rose Motorcycle Club, Spring Grove. 717-229-2621, www.whiterosemc.org

Scan QR code to visit website

SIX UNIQUE TRAILS

#ATHERINE 2OSENSTEEL 2T 7 (ANDMADE !LONG THE (IGHWAY

42 - W&W Fall 2012

S755416

Over 300 Artisans & Craftsmen, Fine Art Exhibits, Workshops, B&Bs, Wineries & More.

Make your next roadtrip an “ART-FULL� EXPERIENCE through Pennsylvania!

Southern Region calendar of events whereandwhen.com

events subject to change Sep 30, Oct 7, 14, 21. Fall Foliage Dinner Cruises. Take a cruise along the beautiful Susquehanna and capture the splendor of the changing leaves while enjoying an autumn-inspired menu. 6-8pm. Pride of the Susquehanna Riverboat, City Island, Harrisburg. 717-234-6500, http://shop.harrisburgriverboat.com

Oct 3. Performance: Matt Schofield. Firmly established as the freshest and most exciting blues guitarist to have emerged on the world scene for many years. Adm. Ursa Minor’s Cafe at Kutztown University, Kutztown. 610-683-4092, www.

KutztownPresents.org

Sep 30. Movie Night. Reminisce and watch a few episodes from some hilarious 1950s sitcoms. The parking lot will be transformed into an old-fashioned drive-in movie lot. Since car space is limited, attendees should bring their own lawn chairs.

DJ’s Taste of the 50’s Diner, Lancaster. 717-509-5050, www. djstasteofthe50s.com

Oct 3-5. Performance: HAIR. Cresson Lake Playhouse, Loretto. www.cressonlake.com

Oct 2. Performance: BoDeans in Concert. 7:30pm. Adm. Sunoco Performance Theater in Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts, Harrisburg. 717-214-2787, www.whitakercenter.org Oct 3-7. Fall Carlisle. Collector car swap meet and corral.

Auction from Oct. 4 to 6. Carlisle Fairgrounds, Carlisle. www. carlisleevents.com

Oct 5. First Friday: Eat, Drink & Be Scary. Enjoy specials and entertainment at shops, restaurants and nightlife hotspots.

A monthly event during which downtown merchants hold extended hours, host special events and offer discounts. 5-9pm.

York. http://DowntownYorkPa.com Oct 5-6. Keystone Classic Barbecue State Championship.

A Kansas City Barbeque Society-sanctioned event and craft show.

Contestants may select from the four categories of chicken, brisket, pork ribs and pork or select all four. Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Harrisburg. 717-787-2905, www.keystoneinternational.state.pa.us/page/barbeque_grill_off.aspx

S754685

October

Oct 5-21. Performance: Snow White. A version of the classic fairy tale by Diane Crews. DreamWrights, York. 717848-8623, www.dreamwrights.org

visitcumberlandvalley.com Two great galleries... one great source of Fine American Craft & Art!

117 North Hanover St. Carlisle, PA 717-243-5562 colucci-company.com

Come celebrate American Craft Week Oct. 5 - 14!

43 - W&W Fall 2012

S755152

e Offer me Limited Tim

S754103

321 Walnut St., Boiling Springs, PA 888-258-0256 villageartisansgallery.com

m

visitcumberlandvalley.co

Southern Region calendar of events whereandwhen.com

events subject to change Oct 5-27. Ghosts & Goblins at Lincoln Caverns. This haunted tour is a different way to celebrate Halloween.

Participants will see the haunted cave and trail, meeting ghosts and goblins along the way. Friday and Saturday only. Lincoln Caverns, Huntingdon. 814-643-0268, www.lincolncaverns.com

Oct 6-7. Colors in the Country. See the start of the changing of the colors. A corn box treasure hunt, local area organizations, a rope maze, apple bobbing and more fun will be available.

Visitors may bring the whole family and start a tradition. Land of Little Horses Farm Park, Gettysburg. 717-334-7259, www. landoflittlehorses.com

Oct 5. Performance: Chromatics. Free concert. 7-10pm.

Art and Glassworks, Lancaster. 717-394-4133, www.artandglassworks.com

Oct 6-7, 13-14. 48th Annual National Apple Harvest Festival. Live entertainment, more than 300 arts and crafts vendors, farm displays, antique farm equipment, antique and classic cars, steam engines, an antique cider press, orchard tours, pony rides, a petting zoo and so much more. 8am-6pm.

South Mountain Fairgrounds, Arendtsville. 717-677-4961, www.appleharvest.com Oct 6. 24th Annual Bridge Bust. Antiques, art, crafts, food and more on a unique bridge venue. 8am-4pm. Route 462 Veterans Memorial Bridge between Columbia and Wrightsville.

717-684-5249, www.parivertowns.com

Oct 5-7. Heritage Days. Hayrides, free entertainment, a kids’ carnival, crafts and food vendors. Front Street, Cresson. 814207-5775, www.cressonarea.com/heritage-days Oct 5-14. American Craft Week. Village Artisans Gallery, Boiling Springs, and Colucci & Company, Carlisle. 888-2580256, 717-243-5562, http://villageartisansgallery.com, http:// colucci-company.com

Oct 6, 13. Fall Fest. Gourd-jus smiles, a pumpkin patch and wagon ride fun, plus a corn maze. 10am-4pm. Flinchbaugh’s Orchard and Farm Market, York. 717-252-2540, www.flinchbaughsorchard.com Oct 6. 11th Annual Fall Auction. An all-day auction, beginning at 8:30am. The market will open at 6:30am for breakfast at Linda’s Country Kitchen. Markets at Shrewsbury, Glen Rock.

717-235-6611, www.marketsatshrewsbury.com

S754943

Every Wednesday 8:00 am to 7:00 pm 610-926-1307

S755255

Oct 6. Shrewsbury Fall Fest in the Village. Many antiques, arts, crafts, live entertainment, demonstrations, foods, contests, exhibitions, activities, guest vendors and events. More than 50 vendors selling food, antiques, crafts and more. 10am4pm. Shrewsbury. 717-235-8210, www.visitshrewsburypa.com Oct 6. Family Fun Fest. 11am-4pm. Lehr Park, Dover. www. dovertownship.org

Check calendar for special events.

312 Gernants Church Rd. Leesport, PA 19533 8 miles North of Reading, PA -

1 Block East Off Route 61

www.leesportmarket.com

For discount passes check out our website or scan the QR Code!!

Ozzy’s Family Fun Center * 5411 Pottsville Pike * Leesport, PA 19533

www.ozzysffc.com * 610-926-6162 44 - W&W Fall 2012

S755921

Go-Karts * Bumper Boats * 30 Hole Mini Golf Laser Tag * Roller Skating * Rock Climbing Ropes Course * Moonbounce Center Sports Arena * 3 Story Play Unit * Toddler Gym

Southern Region calendar of events whereandwhen.com

events subject to change Oct 6. 2012 Little Buffalo Festival. Live music on three stages, arts and crafts, a huge Kids’ ArtsFest, poetry readings, workshops, demonstrations and great food. Free adm. Little Buffalo State Park, Newport. 717-567-7023, http://littlebuffalofestival.blogspot.com Oct 6. Pioneer Festival at Lake Tobias. Free pioneer games and crafts for children, authentic primitive shelter, hayrides, food and fun. 11am-3pm. Adm. Tobias Wildlife Park, Halifax. 717-362-9126, www.laketobias.com Oct 6, 13. Murder Mystery Evenings. There’s been a murder in the village and attendees are detectives in this interactive program. 6-10pm. Adm. Old Bedford Village, Bedford.

814-623-1156, http://oldbedfordvillage.com Oct 6-14. Quilt Show & Sale. Exhibit and sale of quilts and quilted items made by local artisans. More than 100 items on display. Adm. Bedford County Historical Society and Pioneer Library, Bedford. 814-623-2012, http://bedfordpahistory.com Oct 6-7, 13-14. Vendors on the Lawn. During the Fall Foliage Festival. 9am-5pm. Free adm. Fort Bedford Museum, Bedford. 814-623-8891 Oct 6-7, 13-14. Bedford’s Fall Foliage Festival. More than 400 craft booths, demonstrating artisans, live entertainment, festival food, children’s activities and interactive live theater. 9am5pm. Bedford. 814-623-1771, http://Bedfordfallfestival.com Oct 6. Historic Gettysburg Adams County’s 3rd Annual Civil War Barn Dance. The 2nd Carolina South String band will play, and cauldron-cooked bean soup will be available.

Period attire is encouraged but not necessary. Light refreshments. 5-10pm. Adm. Beech Spring Farm, Orrtanna. 717-3345185, http://hgaconline.org Oct 7. Train Meet. Train meet produced by the Reading Company Historical Society, 9am-2pm. Adm. Flea market and chicken barbecue, 7am-1pm. Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport. 610-926-1307, www.leesportmarket.com Oct 7. Apple Fall Festival. Hearth cooking, a dessert contest, bratwurst, tours, games and music. Noon-4pm. Parking fee.

Haldeman Mansion, Bainbridge. 717-426-3794

Oct 7. Garden Railways Tour. Enjoy a self-guided tour of various private homes, featuring unique garden railways with operating model train layouts. Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, Ronks. 717-687-8628, www.rrmuseumpa.org Oct 7. Pennsylvania Indians Festival. Visit a wigwam; learn about Native American food and how they hunted and made fire; see Native American tools, dances and the symbols they used; try out their musical instruments and create some beadwork; and explore how they used clothing, animals and plants. Adm. Fort Hunter Mansion and Park, Harrisburg. 717599-5751, http://forthunter.org Oct 7. 4th Annual Harvest Festival. Hayrides, live music, apple and pumpkin picking, children’s activities, contests, apple dumplings, pumpkin funnel cakes and so much more. 11am4pm. Ontelaunee Orchards, Leesport. 610-926-2288, www. twin-o.com Oct 10-13. 2012 AACA Eastern Regional Fall Meet. One of the largest antique automobile shows and flea markets in the United States, the event features more than 9,000 flea market spaces, over 1,000 car corral spaces and approximately 1,500 show cars. Throughout Hershey. 717-566-7720, http://hersheyaaca.org/fallmeet.html Oct 11-20. Pennsylvania National Horse Show.

Recognized as Horse Show of the Year by the National Show Hunter Hall of Fame, the show will feature more than 1,200 horses with riders representing almost every state in the United States, in addition to 65 vendors. Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Harrisburg. 717-787-5373, www. panational.org Oct 12. Performance: Charley Pride. American Music Theatre, Lancaster. 800-648-4102, www.amtshows.com Welcome to the

GREATER LEBANON VALLEY Stay Here and Vacation For Less

Oct 7-28. Exhibit: Open Juried Exhibit. York Art Association, York. 717-755-0028, www.yorkartassociation.org Oct 7. Bluegrass Harvest Festival. Tickets include a complimentary wine glass, wine tasting and great music. 2-10pm.

Moon Dancer Vineyards and Winery, Wrightsville. 717-2529463, http://moondancerwinery.com

Shopping Entertainment Historical Sites Central Location For All Area Attractions

Lebanon Expo Center 80 Rocherty Road, Lebanon, PA www.papowersports.com

S754870

S754460

Hosted by the PA State Snowmobile Association www.pasnow.org, 1-888-411-PSSA

Hotels, Motels Bed & Breakfasts Restaurants

www.visitlebanoncounty.com

45 - W&W Fall 2012

Southern Region calendar of events whereandwhen.com

events subject to change Oct 12-13. 16th Annual White Rose Gameroom Show.

Two big days of arcade fun with games that will be free to play.

There will be pinball machines, video games, juke boxes and more, as well as door prizes, an outdoor flea market, pinball machine tournaments, and refreshments. Adm. York Fairgrounds, York. www.theyorkshow.com Oct 13. York Jaycees Brews, Brats & Bands. 1-5pm. Adm. Sovereign Bank Stadium, York. www.brewsbratsandbands.com Oct 13. Harvest Fest. Pumpkin painting, scarecrow making, hayrides, the children’s straw maze and fun for the whole family.

10am-4pm. Markets at Shrewsbury, Glen Rock. 717-235-6611, www.marketsatshrewsbury.com Oct 13. Fall Foliage Driving Scavenger Hunt. Bring a carload of campers and a digital camera and enjoy the beautiful fall scenery while taking a self-guided fall driving tour and having scavenger hunt fun. Camp Otter Creek, Airville. 717-8623628, www.campottercreek.com Oct 13-14. 27th Annual Harvest Craft Fair. More than 350 local and regional craftsmen displaying a wide variety of arts and handicrafts. 9am-4pm. Free adm. Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport. 610-926-1307, www.leesportmarket.com Oct 13-14. Harvest Days Festival. Landis Valley’s biggest and oldest event is a culimination of a year’s worth of hard work, with demonstrations, crafts, wagon rides and food to immerse attendees in Pennsylvania German traditions. Landis Valley Museum, Lancaster. 717-569-0401, www.landisvalleymuseum.org Oct 13. Antique Car Parade. Parade begins at 2pm. Free adm. Downtown Bedford. 814-623-1771

Oct 13. 21st Annual Great Eastern Microbrew Fest.

Noon-4pm 50 beers from 15 microbreweries. Buffet featuring German foods and Chef’s specialties. Live entertainment.

Stoudt’s Biergarten, Adamstown. 717-484-4386 ext. 204, www. stoudts.com Oct 13. Fall Family Fun Day. See live animal presentations, enjoy face painting, visit the pumpkin patch, create a fall decoration at the Art Creation Station, try a round of pumpkin bowling or stroll across the Wiconisco Creek on the footbridge. Noon4pm. Adm. Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art, Millersburg. www.nedsmithcenter.org Oct 14. Cider Day & Open House. 1:30-4:30pm. Tours are free. Donations appreciated. Historic Wallace-Cross Mill, Felton.

717-840-7440, www.yorkcountyparks.org Oct 14. Performance: Fall Gymanfa Ganu (Singing Festival). Directed by Jay Willams. Special music by Rehoboth Welsh Choir featuring guest soloist Gretchen Dekker on piano.

Te Bach (Welsh Tea) to follow. Rehoboth Welsh Chapel (Capel Cymraeg Rehoboth), Delta. www.deltawelshheritage.com Oct 14. A Doll for All Seasons Show & Sale. Featuring dolls, toys and teddy bears. Adm. Granada Gym, Hershey. 717761-3609, www.centralpenndollcollectorsclub.org Oct 15-20. 97th Annual Dillsburg Farmers’ Fair.

Featuring the annual arts and crafts fair, the fair queen pageant, a parade, children’s events, antique shows, entertainment, food and more. Dillsburg. www.dillsburgfarmersfair.org Oct 16. Lecture: Ken Zaveckas. Zaveckas will share his intense research on hauntings of soldiers, civilians and children the days after the three-day Battle of Gettysburg. GAR Building, Gettysburg. 717-334-8312, http://hgaconline.org Oct 17. Lecture: In the Eye of the Storm: The Philadelphia Brigade at Gettysburg. Presented by Dr. Charles C. Fennell Jr. at the White Rose Civil War Round Table monthly meeting. 7pm. Auditorium of the York County Heritage Trust’s Historical Society Museum, York. www.yorkblog.com/ cannonball/ Oct 17. Performance: Hear Keb Mo. A three-time Grammy Award winner for Best Contemporary Blues Album. The Forum, Harrisburg. 717-214-2787, www.whitakercenter.org Oct 17-Nov 10. Performance: Alfred Hitchcock Presents The 39 Steps. Broadway’s most intriguing, most thrilling and most riotous comedy smash. This engaging, fast-paced whodunit celebrates the magic of theater. Allenberry Resort Inn and Playhouse, Boiling Springs. 717-258-3211, www.allenberry.com

The Ultimate A•TRACK•tion

Oct 18. Lecture: Langston Lincoln Lecture. Tyler Anbinder, author and professor of history at George Washington University, will discuss the New York Civil War Draft Riots. York College of Pennsylvania, York. 717-846-7788, www.ycp.edu

HOURS OF OPERATION:

Oct 18. Dallastown Halloween Parade. Dallastown. www. dallastownboro.com

300 Paradise Lane, Ronks, PA 717-687-8976

Oct 19-20. 10th Biennial Quilt Show. Quilts From the Heart of Berks presented by the Berks Quilters Guild. More than 150 quilts made by members, a boutique, quilt appraisals on Friday and a silent auction. 9am-5pm. Adm. Third floor of the Designer’s Place at VF Outlet Complex, Reading. www.berksquiltersguild.org

S755051

10am-5pm Friday through Monday Check Website for Details www.nttmuseum.org m.nttmuseum.org

46 - W&W Fall 2012

How can a bridge shape history?

Visit�the�area�in�June,�2013,�during�the�commemoration�of�local� participation�in�the�Civil�War.�Activities�planned�for�June�28���30,�2013.� The Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce S754829

representing�Columbia,�Marietta,�and�Wrightsville� www.PaRivertowns.com�•��717.684.5249�

Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center presents the

24th Annual Bridge Bust

S754828

on Oct.6, 2012 A shopper’s extravaganza! Unique setting featuring over 300 vendors on the Veterans’ Memorial Bridge across the Susquehanna River.

Details at www.PaRivertowns.com BECKY & KEN KRAMER Owners

BECKY & KEN’S

manufacturer / wholesaler / retailer of tobacco lath crafts

S755256

Manager: JanMichael Kramer Mon. - Fri. 8:00am - 5:00pm Business: 717-684-0252 Fax: 717-684-0252 Email: beckyandkens@gmail.com

Oct 20-21. Old-Fashioned Apple Festival at Shoaff’s Mill. Little Buffalo State Park, Newport. 717-567-9255, www. dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/littlebuffalo.aspx

Burning Bridge Antiques Market

Over 200!

Dealers

304 Walnut St., Columbia, PA

S755468

Open 7 Days a Week!

717-684-7900 | www.burningbridgeantiques.com

S752895

725 POPLAR STREET COLUMBIA, PA 17512-2134

Oct 19-21. Bedford County Scrapbook & Craft Crop.

Scrappers of all levels of experience may join the fun by bringing their crafts, working on cards, using the dies to cut fabric to work on quilting or just bringing a book and hanging out with friends. Proceeds benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Reservations required. Homewood at Spring House Estates, Everett. 814-623-7012, 814-623-0349 Oct 19. A Night to Treasure: Dress for Success South Central PA’s 6th Annual Gala. Since 2007, Dress for Success South Central PA has granted 50,000 women annually access to their path to self-sufficiency. Adm. Hilton Harrisburg, Harrisburg.

717-232-1333, http://dressforsuccess.org/southcentralpa

Oct 20. 44th Annual Pennsylvania Traditional Crafts & Folk Art Sale. About 20 craftspeople offering tole paiting, redware, scherenschnitte, Windsor chairs, fraktur, baskets, penny rugs, framed quilts, paper mache, Shaker boxes, primitive carvings, log homes, tinsmithing, wheat weaving, furniture, theorems, folk art, chalkware and more. 10am-3pm. Free adm.

Allegheny Evangelical Lutheran Church, Mohnton. 610-8565013, fiantmom@ptd.net Oct 20. Performance: Richard Scarry’s Busytown: Busytown Busy. Theatrical debut of a longstanding classic by an author whose best-selling books and television series have been enjoyed by families for more than 50 years. The Pullo Center, Penn State York, York. http://pullocenter.yk.psu.edu/ Oct 20. 2012 Downtown Kickball Tournament. 8am5pm. York. http://DowntownYorkPa.com Oct 20. Fall Festival. A Harvest and Heritage celebration designed for the whole family. Attractions will include a benefit auction, food and craft vendors, music, games, pioneer-style demonstrations and many other activities. Camp Eder, Fairfield.

717-642-8256, www.campeder.org

47 - W&W Fall 2012

Southern Region calendar of events whereandwhen.com

events subject to change Oct 20. Halloween in Fairmount Park. The third annual event will be held from 3:30-10pm. Fairmount Park, Red Lion.

717-801-2089, www.redlionpa.org Oct 20-21. Fall Open House & Craft Fair. Celebrate the harvest with music, crafts, wine tasting and lots of jovial people.

11am-5pm. Adm. Hunters Valley Winery, Liverpool. 717-4447211, www.huntersvalleywines.com/events.html Oct 20-21. NexGen Youth Arts Festival. Central Pennsylvania’s youth-driven arts festival is an annual showcase completely created and organized by hundreds of students in the greater Harrisburg area. Harrisburg Area Community College at the Wildwood Campus, Harrisburg. 717-695-9466, http://nexgenartsfestival.org Oct 20-21. Arts Festival Reading. 70 juried arts and 30+ studio artists, hot glass demonstrations, performing arts, music and food. 10am-5pm. Adm. GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, Reading. 610-374-4600, ext. 104, www.artsfestivalreading.org Oct 20. Apple Craft Festival. 10am-4pm. Free adm. Friendship Village Campground and RV Park, Bedford. 814-623-1677 Oct 20-21. Pumpkinfest. An autumn pumpkin festival with lots of activities for all, including pumpkin carving, scarecrow making, games and more. 9am-5pm. Adm. Old Bedford Village, Bedford. 814-623-1156, www.oldbedfordvillage.com Oct 21. 38th Annual Oyster Festival. Attendees feast on a plethora of good eats and drinks, including apple fritters, barbecue sandwiches, macaroni and cheese and baked goods.

Heritage family fun will include living history demonstrations.

11am-4pm. York County Heritage Trust’s Agricultural and Industrial Museum, York. www.yorkheritage.org Oct 21. Lecture: Pennsylvania German Gravestones: Art & History in Stone. Michael Emery will examine the gravestones of the Pennsylvania Germans as accessible pieces of public art, as well as historic markets. He will also lead attendees to the nearby Dritt Family Cemetery to examine the gravestones located there. 1:30-4pm. Zimmerman Center for Heritage, Wrightsville. 717-252-0229, www.susquehannaheritage.org Oct 21. Zone II Hunter Finals. United States National Equestrian Organization for Hunters and Jumpers is the United States Equestrian Federation-recogized FEI discipline affiliate for show jumping and the USEF-recognized national affiliate for hunters. Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Harrisburg.

859-225-6704, www.ushja.org/zones/zone2finals.aspx Oct 22-25. Halloween at Fort Hunter. Creep in and out of the dark, old buildings, gathering clues on a spooky scavenger hunt; carve a pumpkin to take home; be thrilled and chilled while listening to spooky stories told by the Susquehanna Storyteller’s Guild; and board the hay wagon for an eerie hayride through the darkness. 6:308:30pm. Adm. Fort Hunter Mansion and Park, Harrisburg. 717-5995751, http://forthunter.org/events/halloween-at-fort-hunter-5/

Oct 26-28. Creatures of the Night. Bring a flashlight for a rare glimpse into the nighttime habits of more than 200 native North American animals. Entrance to ZooAmerica included in one-price adm to Hersheypark in the Dark. Separate ZooAmerica adm available at the zoo’s off-street entrance. 717-534-3900, www.zooamerica.com Oct 26-28. Basketweavers Guild of Bedford County’s 6th Annual Retreat. Weaving Your Cares Behind. Bedford Inn/Clara’s Place, Bedford. 814-784-5327 (information), 814623-9006 (reservations) Oct 26-28. Pennsylvania Powersports Show.

Snowmobiles, ATVs, motorcycles, boats, demos and a used toy corral. Lebanon Expo Center, Lebanon. 888-411-PSSA, www. papowersports.com Oct 27-28. Fall Into Fine Craft. The Yellow Breeches Chapter of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen’s annual fine craft show and sale will feature handmade works of chapter members, including jewelry, pottery, textiles, furniture and much more. 10am-5pm. Carlisle Expo Center, Carlisle. http://ybcrafts. org/?page_id=242 Oct 27. Halloween Fun for the Family. 6-9pm. Adm. Old Bedford Village, Bedford. 814-623-1156, www.oldbedfordvillage.com Oct 27. Halloween SPOOKtacular. Pumpkin painting for children, bingo, a costume contest, Trick-or-Treating, haunted wagon rides and a site decorating contest. Camp Otter Creek, Airville. 717-862-3628, www.campottercreek.com Oct 27-28. Hershey Harrisburg Wine Country’s Fall Festival. Guests will have the opportunity to taste pre-wine just-pressed juice fresh from the fall harvest and enjoy an exclusive VIP wine tasting experience as they tour the vineyards and sample the handcrafted wines of the Hershey Harrisburg Wine Country. Adm. All of the wineries of the Hershey Harrisburg Wine Country. 717-944-1569, www.hersheyharrisburgwinecountry.com/signature-events/fall-festival/ Oct 27. Trunk or Treat. All visitors age 12 and under may participate in the program, which is included with museum adm.

The first stop will be craft tables, where children may decorate their own treat bags. The hunt then begins to locate a variety of trunk or treat spots within the main and lower levels of the museum. AACA Museum, Hershey. 717-566-7100, www.aacamuseum.org Oct 27-28. Open House & Craft Fair. Celebrate the harvest with music, crafts, wine tasting and lots of jovial people. 11am5pm. Hunters Valley Winery, Liverpool. 717-444-7211, www. huntersvalleywines.com Oct 29. Red Lion Halloween Parade. 7pm. Red Lion. 717244-6896, www.redlionpa.org

November

Oct 25-Nov 10. Performance: Spring Awakening. The Ephrata Performing Arts Center will unleash one of the most talked about musicals of recent years. Ephrata Performing Arts Center at Sharadin Bigler Theatre, Ephrata Community Park, Ephrata. 717-733-7966, www.sharadinbiglertheatre.com

Nov 1-Dec 30. Performance: The 2012 Christmas Show. American Music Theatre, Lancaster. 800-648-4102, www.amtshows.com

Oct 26-27. Performance: The Rocky Horror Show. The iconic cult rock comedy musical. A special event in the Studio

by Richard O’Brien. For mature audiences. York Little Theatre, York. 717-854-5715, www.ylt.org

Nov 2-3. Family Sleepover. Families discover the world of time at night. 7pm-8:30am. Reservations required. National Watch and Clock Museum, Columbia. 717-684-8261, ext. 237, www.museumoftime.org

48 - W&W Fall 2012

Southern Region calendar of events whereandwhen.com

events subject to change Nov 3. Stamp Show. Produced by the Reading Stamp Club.

10am-4pm. Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport. 610-926-1307, www.leesportmarket.com Nov 3-4. Trains & Troops. Honor veterans and the men and women currently in uniform while experiencing many splendid railroad and military archival displays, enjoying patriotic music and learning the significant role railroads played in the defense of the nation. Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, Strasburg.

717-687-8628, http://rrmuseumpa.org Nov 3-4. Fall Extravaganza & Sale. Roundtop Mountain Resort, Lewisberry. 717-432-9631, www.skiroundtop.com Nov 3. 4th Annual Christmas in Dallastown. Dallastown.

717-244-6626, www.dallastownboro.com Nov 4. Performance: White Christmas on Stage.

Discover a delightful new show that’s as fresh and rare as newly fallen snow. Adm. Hershey Theatre, Hershey. 717-534-3405, www.hersheytheatre.com Nov 9-11, 15-18. Performance: Avenue Q. A musical on the Mainstage. This Sesame Street parody for grown-ups has both human and puppet characters. For mature audiences. York Little Theatre, York. 717-854-5715, www.ylt.org Nov 9. Autos & Ales. The event will feature the region’s best microbreweries, two live bands and a disc jockey in the rotunda, cooking demonstrations and more. Adm. AACA Museum, Dauphin. 717-566-7100, www.autosandales.com Nov 10-11, 17-18. 2012 Wine Just Off the Vine Event.

Exclusive tastings of Nouveau and newly pressed wines fresh from the harvest. Experts will open their cellar doors and invite visitors in for a sneak peek, with special presentations and winemaker-selected pairings. Mason Dixon Wine Trail locations, York. www.masondixonwinetrail.com Nov 10-11, 17-18. An Early Christmas at Indian Steps.

Experience the roaring fire in the naturally decorated Kiva and stroll the museum, which will be adorned with 10 decorated Christmas trees. All ornaments will be for sale, and homemade candy, cakes, cookies and pies will be available. Santa Claus and his helpers, including Rudolph the Two-Nosed Reindeer, will greet youngsters from 2-4pm. No adm. Indian Steps Museum, Airville. 717-862-3948, www.indiansteps.org Nov 10-11. 63rd Annual Juried Reading-Berks Guild of Craftsmen Holiday Fine Arts & Crafts Festival. More than 80 master traditional folk art and contemporary craftsmen and fine artists showcasing their crafts and fine art work.

Kutztown University’s Keystone Hall, Kutztown. www.rbcrafts. org Nov 10-11. Pennsylvania Guild Fine Craft Fair. Premier handmade fine crafts by more than 130 local and regional craftspeople. Live demonstrations. Adm. Lancaster County Convention Center, Lancaster. 717-431-8706, www.pacrafts. org/november Nov 11-18. Exhibit: Pennsylvania Watercolor Society.

York Art Association, York. 717-755-0028, www.yorkartassociation.org Nov 11. Veterans Day Salute. In honor of all veterans, the museum offers complimentary admission to all veterans and active duty military on Veterans Day. AACA Museum, Hershey. www.aacamuseum.org

Nov 14. Lecture: Gen. William B. Franklin and the Battle of Fredericksburg. Presented by Dr. Mark A. Snell at the White Rose Civil War Round Table monthly meeting. 7pm.

Auditorium of the York County Heritage Trust’s Historical Society Museum, York. www.yorkblog.com/cannonball/ Nov 17. Remembrance Day Parade & Ceremonies.

Held in conjunction with the Gettysburg Address anniversary. A parade of Civil War living history groups begins at 1pm.

Gettysburg.

Nov 17. 10th Annual Remembrance Illumination. More than 3,500 luminaria candles - one on each soldier’s grave in the Soldiers’ National Cemetery - to remember and honor the sacrifices made by those who fought at Gettysburg. Free to the public. Soldier’s National Cemetery, Gettysburg. 877-874-2478, www.gettysburgfoundation.org Nov 17. The Raystown Art Open. The art show, held from 11am-4pm, has juried divisions for painting, sculpture, mixed media, photography and ceramics. Awards presented at 5pm.

Dinner and music from 6-10pm. Lake Raystown Resort Conference Center, Entriken. 814-658-3500, ext. 168, www. raystownresort.com Nov 17-18. 2012 International Powerlifting Association National Powerlifting Championships. Strength athletes from across the U.S. will participate. Fun for all ages. Food will be available on site. York Barbell Company, York. 717-4950024, www.ipapower.com Nov 17. Bullride Mania. An evening of family fun with bull riding, bronc riding, barrel racing, bull hockey and kids’ events.

Adm. Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Harrisburg. 717-787-5373, www.bullridemania.com Nov 19. U.S. Colored Troops Graveside Salute. Immediately following the Dedication Day ceremonies. Soldier’s National Cemetery, Gettysburg. 717-528-8553, www.gettysburghistories.com Nov 23. Mayor’s Tree Lighting & Tuba Christmas. Penn Square, Lancaster. 717-291-4758, www.lancastercityevents. com Nov 24-25. Christmas Craft Fair. Saturday 9am-3pm.

Sunday 9am-3pm. Free adm and free parking. Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport. 610-926-1307, www.leesportmarket.com Nov 24. Everett’s Winterfest. Craft and food vendors, entertainment and indoor children’s activities. 10am-2pm. Free adm.

Everett. 814-652-2533 Nov 25. Annual Christmas Tree Lighting. Music will begin at 5:30pm, with the program beginning at 6pm. Free hot chocolate and coffee will be available, and Santa will meet with the children and give out free oranges and coloring books after the program. Fairmount Park, Red Lion. www.redlionpa.org

49 - W&W Fall 2012

Check out all the events on

whereandwhen.com Honesdale • Scranton •

Milford•

Wilkes Barre •

•Skytop Stroudsburg • Jim Thorpe • Easton• Allentown • • Bethlehem •Doylestown • Valley Forge West Chester • •

September 8-9 Kennett Square Mushroom Festival Kennett Square mushroomfestival.org

• Philadelphia Kennett Square

September 15 Cradle of Birding & Wildlife Conservation Festival John Heinz National WIldlife Refuge at Tinicum, Philadelphia www.fws.gov/heinz

50 - W&W Fall 2012

Eastern Region calendar of events

September Aug 31-Sep 3. Migrate to PEEC Family Nature Getaway Weekend. Interpretive hikes, animal presentations, swimming, canoeing, tie-dye, a campfire and more. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. 570-8282319, http://peec.org Sep 1-2. Pocono Garlic Festival. More than 50 vendors will offer everything from garlic vinegar and garlic ice cream to garlic-themed pottery and paintings. A showcase of local musicians, educational demonstrations and plenty of children’s activities make this a great family event. 10am-6pm. Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, Shawnee on Delaware. 570-421-7231, www. shawneemt.com Sep 1. Stroudfest. Sample the food, fun and festivities. There will be entertainment throughout the day, along with local artisans and crafters displaying their talents. Free adm. Downtown Stroudsburg. 570-424-0325, www.stroudfest.com Sep 1-2. Railfest 2012. Steamtown National Historic Site, Scranton. www.nps.gov/stea Sep 1-3. La Festa Italiana. Downtown Scranton. www.lafestaitaliana.org Sep 1-Oct 31. Harvest Festival. Fall family fun in the outdoors of Lackawanna County. Roba Family Farms, Dalton. 570563-2904, www.RobaFamilyFarms.com Sep 1-3. 69th Annual Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show & Country Fair. About 500 horses will compete in the horse show, held at the 33-acre show grounds, located in the beautiful rolling northern Chester County countryside. 8am-6pm.

Ludwig’s Corners Horse Show Grounds, Glenmoore. 610-4583344, www.ludwigshorseshow.org Sep 1. Fireworks & Fountains. Glittering fireworks and colorful fountains light up the night sky and dance to exciting music in the midst of the gardens' lush natural beauty. Featuring some of Tchaikovsky’s most beloved music, Swan Lake, probably the most famous ballet of all, is about a princess transformed into a swan by an evil sorcerer. 8:15pm. Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square. 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org Sep 1. Jazz in the Vineyard. Bring a picnic and enjoy Steuben and Port Slushies while listening to live jazz music featuring Red Alert Band. 2-5pm. Kreutz Creek Vineyards and Winery, West Grove. 610-869-4412, www.kreutzcreekvineyards. com Sep 1-2. Wine, Food & Music. A relaxing weekend with live music on the outdoor patio, wine tastings and fabulous food.

Play horseshoes and bocce on the lawn. Black Walnut Winery, Sadsburyville. 610-857-5566, www.blackwalnutwinery.com

Sep 2-23. Sunday Summer Picnic. Enjoy a relaxing 90-minute train ride on a warm summer afternoon. Participants should pack a lunch to enjoy during a stop at the Glen Mills train station picnic grove. Noon. West Chester Railroad, West Chester. 610-416-1794, www.westchesterrr.com Sep 2. Butterflies & Buggy Buddies. Say a fond farewell to the monarch butterflies as they are released for their southern migration. Guests may discover bugs like never before at the Insectarium and learn about worm composting and how to eat like a bug. Face painting, crafts, stories and more will round out this buggy day. 10am-2pm. Tyler Arboretum, Media. 610-5669134, www.tylerarboretum.org Sep 6. Town Tours & Village Walks - The Village of Unionville. In the gently rolling southeastern corner of Chester County lies the small village of Unionville, a community that dates back to the middle of the 18th century. As tour participants stroll along, they will learn about the Underground Railway, historic houses and perhaps a ghost or two. Unionville. 610344-6415, www.chesco.org/ccparks Sep 7, 15, 22, 29. Downtown Walking Tours. Presented

by Lackawanna Historical Society. Scranton. www.lackawannahistory.org Sep 7-Nov 25. Exhibit: Full Spectrum: Prints From the Brandywine Workshop. Representing the broad range of the artists who have produced work at the Brandywine Workshop.

Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia. 215-684-7863, www. philamuseum.org Sep 8. Arts & Crafts Fair. Enjoy the talents of artists and crafters displaying their fine wares. The fair will host more than 100 vendors with truly unique handcrafted items. 9am-4pm.

Free adm. Bingham Park, Hawley. 570-226-3191, www.lakeregioncc.com/calendar/ Sep 8. Fossil Trail Hike. This 1 1/4-mile hike on a trail in the woods passes a vernal pool that is important for breeding amphibians and then descends into a mature hardwood ravine.

Participants can look at fossils along the way on this moderatestrenuous hike with a final steep climb. 10am-noon. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. 570-8282319, http://peec.org

National Iron & Steel Heritage Museum In The

Lukens National Historic District

Where Over 200 Years Of Iron & Steel History Meets The Future

Sep 1. Performance: Bill Hake. Playing popular tunes with a healthy dose of lost classics. 4-6pm. Galer Estate Vineyard and Winery, Kennett Square. 610-793-5134, www.galerestate.com

S755324

Sep 1. Performance: Dave Saunders. Sit and sip a glass of wine while listening to live music. Attendees may bring their own food. 7:30-10:30pm. Black Walnut Winery Tasting Room, Phoenixville. 610-389-4439, www.blackwalnutwinery.com

51 - W&W Fall 2012

Educational Programs Family Fun Tours 10 to 3 Daily SteelMuseum.org 610-384-9282 50 South First Avenue, Coatesville, PA 19320

Eastern Region calendar of events whereandwhen.com

events subject to change Sep 8-9. Chadds Ford Days. The event will embrace fairgoers’ four-legged friends with some fun events for dogs, including dog photos, dog relay contests and dog obedience demonstrations. The fair will also feature antique cars, kids’ rides, tours of the John Chads House and beehive oven bread sales. 10am5pm. Adm. Chadds Ford Historical Society, Chadds Ford. 610388-7376, www.chaddsfordhistory.org Sep 8. Annual Open House & Cow Bingo. Bring the family for a fun-filled day of hayrides, live music, face painting, food and more. Attendees may take a tour of the facilities and play the famous game of Cow Bingo. Noon-4pm. Free adm. Canine Partners for Life, Cochranville. 610-869-4902, ext. 216, www. k94life.org Sep 8. 3rd Annual Phoenixville Blues Festival. Another not-to-be-missed extravaganza with more musicians, a second stage and plenty of fun. Free to the public. Reeves Park, Phoenixville. 484-942-9905, www.pvilleblues.org Sep 8-Nov 15. Exhibit: Picturing Poe: Illustrations for Edgar Allan Poe’s Stories & Poems. Poe’s macabre stories and poems of terror and mystery have long resonated with artists, and he has come to be one of the most widely illustrated authors in the world. After Poe’s death in 1849, his stories and poems attracted an international cast of artists who will be wellrepresented in this exhibition. Brandywine River Museum, Chadds Ford. 610-388-2700, www.brandywinemuseum.org

125 Friendly Dealers Open 7 Days a Week with Open Public Parking 62 N. 3rd Street * Stroudsburg, PA 18360 570.421.4340 www.oldeengineworks.com

Sep 9. Feria del Barrio. One of Philadelphia’s largest celebrations of Latino music and culture, bringing together thousands of residents to celebrate 25 years of arts, education and community. The free family-friendly day is filled with performances, crafts, games and other activities. Philadelphia. www. tallerpr.org/a/cultural-enrichment/feria-del-barrio.aspx Sep 12-Oct 7. Performance: Seven Guitars. Set in Pittsburgh in 1948, this play - part bawdy comedy, part elegy, and part mystery - is a sultry riff on the American Dream. Main Stage, People’s Light & Theatre Company, Malvern. 610-6471900, ext. 105, www.peopleslight.org Sep 14-29. Chester County’s Best Kept Secrets Tour. Visit 22 hand-picked businesses during this exclusive shopping, food and fun adventure. Participants will travel in their own vehicle using a guide and map and enjoy special free things. Adm. Chester County. 484-551-5180, www.ShopChesterCounty.com Sep 15. Harvest Festival. Animal presentations, arts and crafts, hands-on learning stations, conservation exhibits, live music, local food, a tricky tray and more. 10am-4pm.

Preregistration requested. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. 570-828-2319, http://peec.org Sep 15. Roba Family Farm Opens. Pumpkin picking and a corn maze. Dalton. www.robafamilyfarms.com

S752818

Sep 8. Wine Safari. Numerous varietals, presentations by international wine aficionados, unique and sustainable palm oil-free pairings and orangutan-themed conservation information. Participants will enjoy sipping Sauvignon while watching the great apes in action. 6-8:30pm. Philadelphia Zoo, Philadelphia. 215-243-5272, www.philadelphiazoo.org

Sep 8. Harvest Time. Enjoy the excitement of the fall harvest atmosphere while apple butter and fun are cooked up. Everyone is invited to participate in pick-your-own apple sales, watch the farm animals, listen to a little historic gossip and help stir the apple butter. Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, Elverson.

610-582-8773, www.nps.gov/hofu

52 - W&W Fall 2012

S746490

1-800-MEET-HERE | DiscoverLehighValley.com

S756000

Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton, Pa.

8th Wonder of the

S756001

World Attraction!

Merchants Square ain Exhibit Model Tr GolfLehighValley.com

AIR TOURS

of the Poconos, Lehigh Valley or your choice 18,000 feet of track 40 Trains • Thunder, Lightning, Rain

1901 South 12th Street, Allentown, PA

610-797-7743

Braden Airpark, 3800 Sullivan Trail, Easton, PA 18040 moyeraviation.com S755593

Sep 16. Chester County Restaurant Festival. A taste of the best restaurants in the Brandywine Valley. Seven bands will play throughout the day in the beer and wine garden. The Culinary Cook-Off begins at 2:30pm on the steps of the historic courthouse, with chefs competing for the title of Best Chef in Chester County. Noon-5:30pm. West Chester. 610-436-9010, www.chesco.org/ccparks

6-10PM

S756437

fest l 6

www.modeltrainexhibit.com

S755594

Gift Certificates Available

MOYER AVIATION • 1-800-321-5890

Sep 15-16. UCI/NRC Grand Prix Cyclosportif. A recreational 100k ride for amateurs, in conjunction with the international road cycling event for men, on the same challenging course as the pros. Souderton. www.univestgrandprix.com

Sep 15. Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off. Roba Family Farms, Dalton. 570-563-2904, www.RobaFamilyFarms.com

Sep 15. Military Appreciation Day. Roba Family Farms, Dalton. 570-563-2904, www.RobaFamilyFarms.com

Sep 21-23. Adult Nature Weekend. Take a weekend off and relax in the Pocono Mountains. PEEC will provide lodging, meals and programming for a fun and educational weekend away.

Enjoy interpretive hikes, canoeing, bird walks, art classes, waterfall tours, animal presenters, campfires and more. Ages 21 and up. Preregistration requested. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. 570-828-2319, http://peec.org

Sep 21-Nov 10. Terror Behind the Walls. One of the nation’s premier haunted Halloween attractions. The massive Eastern State Penitentiary - a gothic, castle-like structure in Philadelphia’s Fairmount neighborhood - is home to one of the nation’s largest and most ambitious haunted attractions. Select days. Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia. www.easternstate. org/halloween/

53 - W&W Fall 2012

Eastern Region calendar of events whereandwhen.com

events subject to change Sep 22-23. Shawnee Mountain Rodeo & Chili CookOff. Come experience the thrill of professional cowboys competing in fully sanctioned PRCA events, including bronc riding, bull riding and more. Country music, line dancing and craft and food vendors add to the weekend festivities. 11:30am-5pm.

Rodeo at 2pm. Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, Shawnee on Delaware. 570-421-7231, www.shawneemt.com

Sep 29-30. 10th Annual Harvest Festival. Have a grapestompin’ good time and experience the sights and smells of harvest as the wineries celebrate the 2012 vintage. Guests may enjoy pastoral settings for picnicking, live music to sit ’n’ sip or dance by, hayrides through the vineyards, barbecues and wine tastings. Various locations on the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail.

610-444-9100, www.bvwinetrail.com

Sep 22. Ronald McDonald Visits Roba Family Farms.

Ronald McDonald and his mascot friends will visit. Roba Family Farms will contribute a portion of this year’s admission fee to the Ronald McDonald House of Scranton. Roba Family Farms, Dalton. 570-563-2904, www.RobaFamilyFarms.com

Sep 30. Ironman 70.3 Pocono Mountains. A 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride and a 13.1-mile run. Race begins at 7am. Entry fee. Takes place in and around the scenic Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Bushkill. Fantastic finish down Main Street, Stroudsburg. www.ironmanpoconomountains.com

Sep 22, Oct 20. Star Party. Members of the Chesmont Astronomical Society set up their personal telescopes and provide visitors with the opportunity to view planets, star clusters, galaxies and more. The event will focus on observing the moon, the planets and bright, deep-sky objects. 7-10pm. Marsh Creek State Park, Downingtown. 610-458-5119, www.dcnr.state.pa.us Sep 22. Sky Tour. Members of the Chester County Astronomical Society will bring their telescopes to help participants find their way around the heavens. Starts at dusk. Meet at the Tino Leto Athletic Fields, Anson B. Nixon Park, Kennett Square. 610-444-1416, www.ansonbnixonpark.org Sep 23. Jenkintown Festival of the Arts. Live music, a juried art show, a student art show, a brew tent with tasty craft beers, a free kids court, food, vendors and performing artists.

Free adm. Town Square, Jenkintown. 215-517-5507, http://jenkintownfest.org Sep 23. Farm Olympics. Roba Family Farms, Dalton. 570563-2904, www.RobaFamilyFarms.com Sep 28-Oct 28. The Great Pocono Pumpkin Festival & Fright Nights. Ghosttown USA, Daytime Kiddies Haunted House, deer petting, pony rides and more. Fright Night is back with weekend attractions, including the Zombie Apocalypse, Creep Show, Haunted Waldorf Hotel, nighttime hayrides, games, food and frights. Country Junction, Lehighton. 610-377-5050, www.countryjunction.com Sep 29. National Public Lands Day. Lend a hand on a wide variety of projects, visit the Environmental Expo and enjoy special programs and activities. Valley Forge National Historical Park, King of Prussia. 610-783-5384, www.nps.gov/vafo Sep 29. Founder’s Day Fall Festival. Colonial-themed family event with something for everyone. Artisans and crafters, great food, children’s games and activities, a dog show, pumpkins, a moon bounce, chapel and carillon tours, used books, a bake sale and much more. Washington Memorial Chapel, Valley Forge National Historical Park, Valley Forge. www.washingtonmemorialchapel.org Sep 29. Kennett Square Brewfest. More than 60 microbreweries will gather. Along with the great-tasting beer, there will be outstanding jazz/fusion music. 2-6pm. Adm. Historic Kennett Square. 610-444-8188, www.kennettbrewfest.com

Sep 30, Oct 7, 14, Nov 4, 11, 18. Fall Foliage Express.

Ride in the heated train on a 90-minute journey back in time to the village of Glen Mills and back. Noon and 2pm. West Chester Railroad, West Chester. 610-416-1794, www.westchesterrr.com Sep 30. City Rhythm Orchestra Presents Jump, Jive & Wail! With Special Guest Ray Gelato. The 15-piece big band will audience members dancing in the aisle to the thrilling sounds of classic swing music, including hits from the big bands, exciting vocals from Steve Ritrovato and Vicki Woodlyn and a dazzling performance by Ray Gelato. 7pm. Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville. 610-917-1228, www.thecolonialtheatre.com

October Oct 1-Nov 22. Scranton Ghost Walk. Scranton. www. scrantonghostwalk.com Oct 1-Nov 22. Miller’s Orchard Farm Market. Pumpkin picking and a corn maze. Miller’s Orchard Farm Market, Scott Township. www.millersorchard.com Oct 5-6. Ragnar Relay. A 200-mile running relay where teams of 12 run day and night through some of eastern Pennsylvania’s most beautiful landscapes and finish at the beautiful Pocono Manor. Inn at Pocono Manor, Pocono Manor.

877-837-3529, http://ragnarrelay.com/race/pennsylvania Oct 5-7. 87th Annual Unionville Community Fair.

Petting zoos, livestock shows, local food and live music will give attendees a first-hand look at agriculture. The largest display of community agricultural products, handcrafts and arts in Chester County. Landhope Farms, Kennett Square. 610-793-1733, www. ucfairinc.org Oct 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27. Ghost Tours of West Chester. Tales of ghosts, folklore and history. Guides will lead a 90-minute walk through the spooky lanes of neighborhoods, where participants will explore the place of the shadow people, learn of lost souls of the Underground Railroad and stand where the gallows once stood and murderers were hanged. Reservations required. Lincoln Room, West Chester. 610-738-3350, www. downtownwestchester.com Oct 6-7. Autumn Timber Festival. Catch a glimpse of nature’s splendor at beautiful Shawnee Mountain during prime fall foliage time in the Pocono Mountains. There will be lumberjack demonstrations, chainsaw sculptures, live music, children’s activities and food and vendors. Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, Shawnee on Delaware. 570-421-7231, www.shawneemt.com

54 - W&W Fall 2012

Eastern Region calendar of events whereandwhen.com

events subject to change Oct 6. Hawley Harvest Hoedown. Bright autumn colors and crisp weather have been ordered up as the day’s event will get under way with activities throughout the downtown. 10am4pm. Hawley. 570-226-4064, www.visithawleypa.com Oct 6-7, 13-14, 20-21. Jim Thorpe Fall Foliage Days.

Train rides, vendors, crafters, goodies from the Jim Thorpe Farmers Market, bike rentals and rides in the surrounding hills or along the Lehigh River on the newly opened rail trail and free entertainment at different venues throughout downtown.

Downtown Jim Thorpe. 570-325-5810, www.jimthorpe.org/fallfoliage.htm Oct 6, 13-14, 21, 27-28. Fall Foliage Train Excursions.

Steamtown National Historic Site, Scranton. www.npa.gov/stea Oct 6. Apple Butter Frolic. A harvest festival with Pennsylvania Dutch food, children’s activities and old-time farming and traditional craft demonstrations. Mennonite Heritage Center, Harleysville. 215-256-3020, www.mhep.org Oct 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 27-28. Harvest Weekends.

Highlights include scenic tractor hayrides around the farm, wagon rides for children, pumpkin painting, face painting, farm animals and a five-acre cornfield maze. Merrymead Farm, Lansdale. www.merrymead.com Oct 6-7. Skippack Days. Crafts, food, entertainment and family fun. Skippack Village, Skippack. www.skippackvillageonline.com Oct 6. Bark in the Park. A day to promote responsible dog ownership and for people to have fun with their dogs in the park.

Vendors, skill demonstrations, exhibits and programs will be offered. 11am-3pm. Adm. Nottingham County Park, Nottingham. www.chesco.org/ccparks Oct 6. Paoli Blues Festival & Steet Fair. Great music, children’s activities, food vendors and a beer garden. Rain or shine. Noon-6pm. Paoli. www.paolibluesfest.com Oct 7. Steamtown Marathon. Scranton. www.steamtownmarathon.com Oct 7. Great Gatsby Express Excursion to Gouldsboro.

Powered by historic diesel locomotives. Departs at 11am.

Returns at approximately 3pm. Adm. Steamtown National Historic Site, Scranton. 570-340-5204, www.nps.gov/stea

Oct 10-Nov 4. Performance: Mark Twain: Sacred Cows Make the Best Hamburgers - World Premiere. Often irreverent and always irresistible, Mark Twain returns to the 21st century to share his most-loved classics and lesser-known works with a modern audience. Steinbright Stage, People’s Light & Theatre Company, Malvern. 610-647-1900, ext. 105, www. peopleslight.org Oct 12-14. 13th Annual Black Bear Film Festival. One of Pennsylvania’s premier independent film festivals. The historic Milford Theatre, Milford. 570-409-0909, www.blackbearfilm.com Oct 12-13, 19-20, 26-27. Halloween Lantern Tours. Eckley Miners’ Village, Weatherly. www.eckleyminersvillagemuseum.com Oct 13. Fall Harvest on the Farm. Explore the traditional chores performed during the autumn harvest on a Colonial farm.

Experience food preservation and open hearth cooking and join the farmers in the barn as they shell corn and press apples for cider. See paintings of rural landscapes by local artists. Peter Wentz Farmstead, Worcester Township. 610-584-5104, www. peterwentzfarmsteadsociety.org Oct 13-14. Kids’ Safety Festival. Who knew safety could be so much fun? Roba Family Farms, Dalton. 570-563-2904, www.

RobaFamilyFarms.com Oct 13-14. ROTORFEST Air Show. The only all-helicopter air show in America features light demonstrations, a parachute team, Coast Guard and military helicopters, helicopter rides, music, food and fun for everyone. 10am-4pm. American Helicopter Museum and Education Center, West Chester. 610436-9600, www.helicoptermuseum.org Oct 13-Nov 17. Bonfire With the Holiday Wassail.

Holiday wassail made with the estate Niagara wine, estate-grown pumpkins, cinnamon and cloves will be served warm. Saturdays.

6-8pm. Kreutz Creek Vineyards and Winery, West Grove. www. kreutzcreekvineyards.com Oct 13-14. Amidst the Storm, Home Front 1862. In October 1862, the residents of Hopewell supported the Union troops both through the production of pig iron and, more domestically, by supplying knitted goods and rolled bandages for the war effort. Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, Elverson. 610-582-8773, www.nps.gov/hofu

Oct 7, 14. Dunmore Cemetery Tours. Dunmore. www. dunmorecemetery.com

Oct 14. Dilworthtown Inn Wine Festival. A perfect afternoon for food and wine enthusiasts featuring the finest wines, fare, shopping, entertainment, a silent auction and a car show.

Dilworthtown Inn, West Chester. 610-431-5329, www.cchosp. com/cchfdn.asp?p=1210

Oct 7. Chestnut Hill Fall for the Arts Festival. Each year, Chestnut Hill welcomes autumn with the Chestnut Hill Fall for the Arts Festival, a Sunday full of art, music, great food, boutique shopping and family fun. Chestnut Hill Visitor’s Center, Philadelphia. 215-247-6696, www.chestnuthillpa.com

Oct 18-21. North American Orienteering Championships.

The world’s orienteers will come to the Delaware Water Gap for three days of world-class orienteering, camaraderie and spectacle. The event center and a focal point for the long weekend is the Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. www.naoc2012.org

Oct 7. Lecture: Marquis de Lafayette. Gene Pisasale will present a lecture that highlights the role that the Marquis de Lafayette played in America’s war for independence, including his participation at the Battle of the Brandywine. 1-3pm.

Christian C. Sanderson Museum, Chadds Ford. 610-291-4420, www.sandersonmuseum.org

Oct 20-21. Pennsylvania Guild Fine Craft Fair. Featuring 100 exhibitors, demonstrations, great food and family activities.

The finest craft available, with handmade works, including woodworking, pottery, jewelry, metal work, basket weaving, fiber and more. Adm. Free parking. Montgomery County Community College, Blue Bell. 717-431-8706, www.pacrafts.org/october

55 - W&W Fall 2012

“Exhilaration” is a word used frequently by John Long, CEO of the U.S. Equestrian Foundation (USEF), to describe the world of equestrian sports. Speaking about the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in a video editorial in the June/July edition of “Equestrian” magazine, Long reflected on the emotions that rise from watching a horse and rider complete a tightly controlled dressage passage or leap high over a difficult obstacle.

“The exhilaration of a world-class horse rider performing at their best is a feeling that no international border, culture, or barriers can dampen,” Long remarked. The 2012 Games marked the 100th year of equestrian sports in the Olympic movement, he noted.

Although the Games are over for four more years, horse shows will continue through the fall in southeastern Pennsylvania. While the members of the U.S. Equestrian Team may not compete at these events, world-class athletes will still be present. Who knows? Perhaps the Olympic riders of the future are competing in this

fall’s junior beginner classes.

Horse shows are designed for riders and drivers to test their skills. As with any competition, horse shows allow athletes to exhibit the skills they have developed. Many stables host smaller horse shows, where visitors are welcome but few. Spectators who aren’t part of the horsey set will feel more comfortable at the area’s bigger shows, such as the Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show and Country Fair and Dressage at Devon. Located at the corner of routes 72 and 419, four miles south of Lebanon, the Quentin Riding Club bills itself as the showplace grounds of the East Coast. Spectators are always welcome, free of charge, to any of the club’s shows, the biggest of which is the QRC Fall Hunter Jumper Show. The show spans four days, from Thursday, Aug. 30, to Sunday, Sept. 2. As the name implies, the area of competition focuses on show hunters and show jumpers.

The QRC Fall Hunter Jumper Show has been held for more than 75 years, said Stephanie Lawson, editor/publisher of “Pennsylvania Equestrian.” The categories and schedule of classes may be downloaded at http://www.quentinridingclub.com/horse_show_schedule. html. Lawson pointed out that the show features a hunter derby – a newer division with tougher courses that mimic the fox-hunting field.

The show also offers Jockey Clubsponsored awards for former racehorses.

“A big thing in the industry right now is rescuing thoroughbreds who are washed up as racehorses,” Lawson explained. “Whereas once they would have been sent to auction and often from there to slaughter, now there are many nonprofits that take them in for retraining and rehoming, and they often do really well as show horses.

57 - W&W Fall 2012

The awards are reinforcement of that path.”

Lawson also serves as the publicist for the Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show and Country Fair; the annual event has been held on Labor Day weekend for almost 70 years. The show’s highlight, the $7,500 Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show Association Jumper Classic, will begin around 1 p.m. on Monday, Sept.

3. The Valley Forge Military Academy and College color guard will appear before the Classic. An antique and classic car show will also take place that day.

The country fair will offer rides, games, shopping, entertainment, food, and an entire tent full of games and activities, including face painting, for kids. A collection of 35 national and local vendors housed in a circus tent comprises the “Shops at Ludwig’s Corner,” where guests will be able to buy everything from fudge to teak furniture, fine art to fashions, and show souvenirs to equestrian supplies.

There is a cost for admission, although parking is free. Proceeds from the show and fair will support efforts to preserve the 33-acre show grounds as open space.

For a change of pace, the Keystone

Barrel Classic is next on the list of noteworthy autumn shows, as it is held on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 8 and 9.

As its name implies, the Classic is dedicated to the equestrian sport of barrel racing. Considered a Western sport often seen at rodeos, the goal for horses and riders is to race in a cloverleaf pattern around three barrels set in a triangular shape, aiming for the lowest time and the fewest faults. Riders must plan ahead, and their horses must be strong, agile, and intelligent. The KBC will be held at the Mountain Springs Arena, located one mile north of the Shartlesville Exit 23 off Interstate 78 at 3501 Mountain Road, Hamburg. For more, see www.keystonebarrelracing.com.

The Western theme will continue the following weekend with the 24th annual championship Liberty Pro Rodeo at the Lu Lu Shrine Center, 5140 Butler Pike, Plymouth Meeting. Professional rodeo cowboys and cowgirls from all over the country will compete in their respective events, including saddle bronc riding, bull riding, and barrel racing. Shows will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 14 and 15, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 16. Arrive early on Sunday, though, as the 4-H Photo courtesy of Stephanie Lawson

A Carriage Exhibition will be held in the main ring of the Ludwig's Corner Horse Show on Sunday, September 2, followed by a pleasure drive of the surrounding countryside and the awarding of the Concourse d’Elegance Perpetual Trophy, established and donated by Dr. and Mrs. Donald J. Rosato.

58 - W&W Fall 2012

mounted drill team will perform at 1:30 p.m.

The rodeo is a ticketed event, with separate prices for children and adults.

Tickets may be purchased online for a discount at www.libertyprorodeo. com or for Photo courtesy of Stephanie Lawson full price Nearly 500 horses and riders will compete at the Ludwig's at the gate, Corner Horse Show and Country Fair Labor Day weekend. The b e g i n n i n g event, which features rides, games, entertainment, great food two hours and shopping, raises funds to preserve the 33 acre show grounds before show as open space. time. The website also has a coloring page that sands of equestrian and non-equestrian may be printed out to get the “little spectators each year. Purchase tickets cowboys and cowgirls” ready for the ro- for reserved seating at www.dressageatdeo, as well as a list of the many kinds devon.org, or buy general admission of carnival food that will be available at tickets at the gate. the event.

For a more casual outing, visit the The Plantation Field Horse Tri- Bucks County Horse Park at 8934 als will be held at 450 Apple Grove Easton Road, Revere. Part of the Bucks Road, Unionville, from Friday to Sun- County Park System, the venue offers day, Sept. 21 to 23. The trials include plenty of varying terrain for eventing dressage, stadium jumping, and cross- and driving. Both competitive and cacountry jumping and are patterned sual events are held frequently throughafter the comprehensive cavalry tests out the year, and day passes to use the used decades ago. Schedules, maps, and trails are available. To see a schedule more are available at www.plantation- of events, visit www.buckscountyfieldhorsetrials.com. horsepark.org.

The Devon Horse Show Grounds, loOther horse events will be held cated on U.S. Route 30 in Devon, will throughout the fall. Visit www.wherehost Dressage at Devon from Tuesday to andwhen.com for a partial listing so Sunday, Sept. 25 to 30. The event com- that you and your family can experibines world-class dressage competition ence the exhilaration for yourselves. and the world’s largest open breed show with the international Fall Festival show and special activities for the entire family. It attracts hundreds of horses and riders from around the world plus thou59 - W&W Fall 2012

Eastern Region calendar of events whereandwhen.com

events subject to change Oct 20. Fall Foliage Excursion to Tobyhanna. Powered by historic diesel locomotives. Departs at 11am. Returns at approximately 3pm. Adm. Steamtown National Historic Site, Scranton. 570-340-5204, www.nps.gov/stea Oct 20. All Hallow’s Eve Fall Festival. An old-fashioned event with hayrides for everyone, pumpkin painting, fall crafts, a bean bag toss and hay pile jumping for kids. Guests may try corn shucking and cider press churning too. Free. Pennypacker Mills, Schwenksville. 610-287-9349, http://historicsites.montcopa.org/pennypackermills Oct 20-21, 27-28. All Aboard the Great Pumpkin Express! Take a ride on the haunted train as the friendly ghoulish crew hands out treats to all passengers. Everyone is welcome to dress up in their Halloween costumes - but nothing too scary for the little ones. Noon and 2pm. West Chester Railroad, West Chester. 610-416-1794, www.westchesterrr.com Oct 21. Skippack International Car Show. Activities include a car rally, food and beer, a cartoon character, face painting for children, vendors, prizes and much more. Skippack Village, Skippack. www.skippackvillageonline.com Oct 24. West Chester Halloween Parade. Marching band, cheerleading and dance team performances. Starting point at Market Street between Church and Darlington streets. Free parking at the Justice Center Garage at Market and New streets.

7-9pm. West Chester. 610-436-9010, www.chesco.org/ccparks Oct 24. Kennett Square’s Halloween Parade. Downtown festivities at the corner of Cypress Street and Mill Road. The parade will march uptown. Children are welcome to trick-or-treat downtown. 6:30pm. Kennett Square. 610-444-8188, www.historickennettsquare.com Oct 25-27. The Great Pumpkin Carve, A Chadds Ford Tradition. More than 60 carvers detail giant pumpkins. Guests may enjoy live music, hayrides, food and three nights of spooktacular fun. 5-9pm. Chadds Ford Historical Society, Chadds Ford. www.chaddsfordhistory.org Oct 26-27, Nov 2-3. Performance: Souled on Motown.

An original musical/variety show featuring the music of Motown.

The show includes singing, dancing, comedy and a children’s group. Adm. Lower Macungie Middle School, Macungie. 610965-8375, www.macungie-minstrelaires.org Oct 26-27. Performance: Dracula. Brandywine Ballet will present its popular full-length ballet. Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, West Chester University, West Chester. 610-6962711, www.brandywineballet.com Oct 27. The Ronald McDonald Parade & Trick-Or-Treat Activities. Roba Family Farms, Dalton. 570-563-2904, www.

RobaFamilyFarms.com Oct 27-Nov 18. Chrysanthemum Festival. More than 20,000 blooming chrysanthemums take over the four-acre conservatory. The centerpiece of the festival is Longwood’s coveted Thousand Bloom chrysanthemum, the largest of its kind in North America. Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square. 610-3881000, www.longwoodgardens.org Oct 29. Halloween Happenings. An exciting night of assorted delights and festive sights, with trick-or-treating during the free Herr’s Snack Factory Tour. Enjoy dinner specials at Chipper’s Cafe. 5-8pm. Herr’s Snack Factory Tour, Nottingham.

610-932-6400, www.herrs.com

November Nov 4. Corvettes for Chip 6th Annual Corvette Show.

11am-3pm. Brandywine Picnic Park, West Chester. 610-7933198, www.picnic.com Nov 11. Veterans Day Commemoration. All military veterans and their families are invited to the National Memorial Arch for a moment of silence and wreath-laying ceremony.

Throughout the day, visitors can tour the park and see living history interpreters at the Muhlenberg Brigade hut area. 11am.

Valley Forge National Historic Park, King of Prussia. 610-7831037, www.nps.gov/vafo Nov 11. Veterans Day Program. Learn about Hopewell residents and workers who served in the military, particularly during the Civil War. 2pm. Bethesda Church, Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, Elverson. 610-582-8773, www.nps.gov/ hofo Nov 15-18. National Dog Show. More than 2,000 of the top American Kennel Club-sanctioned dogs from across the country. More than 150 different breeds and varieties compete for Best of Breed, First in Group and the coveted Best in Show.

Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Oaks. www.nationaldogshow. com Nov 17. Santa Parade. Downtown Scranton. www.scrantonjaycees.org Nov 22. Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade. The oldest Thanksgiving Day parade in the country. Parade route then runs along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Philadelphia.

Nov 23. Lighting of the Village Tree. Festivities begin at 6pm in the Floral and Hardy Complex. Skippack Village, Skippack. www.skippackvillageonline.com Nov 23. Holiday Downtown Open House & Parade. A holiday parade, shops will open their doors to visitors and shoppers for this traditional event and Mr. and Mrs. Claus will arrive and light the town Christmas tree. 6pm. Historic Kennett Square.

610-444-8188, www.historickennettsquare.com Nov 23-25. Santa’s Express. Enjoy a holiday ride with Santa and Mrs. Claus in the heated, decorated train for a 90-minute journey back in time to the village of Glen Mills. 11am, 1 and 3pm. West Chester Railroad, West Chester. 610-416-1794, www.westchesterrr.com Nov 23-25. Holiday Trolley Tours. The 90-minute guided tours depart from the front of the Visitor Center and travel throughout the park, with extended stops at Muhlenberg’s Brigade and Washington’s Headquarters. Valley Forge National Historic Park, King of Prussia. 610-783-1031, www.nps.gov/ vafo Nov 25. Christmas Tree Train. Passengers will enjoy coffee, hot chocolate and doughnuts on their ride to Wiggins Tree Farm.

Everyone will disembark and pick and cut their Christmas tree.

Participants will be assisted in cutting the tree and transporting it back to the train. 8-10am. West Chester Railroad, West Chester. 610-416-1794, www.westchesterrr.com Nov 30. Performance: Old-Fashioned Christmas.

Presented by the Brandywine Singers. Downtown West Chester.

610-470-0870, www.thebrandywinesingers.org

60 - W&W Fall 2012

• Erie

Titusville •

Check out all the events on

whereandwhen.com

Oil City • • Franklin • • New Castle • Butler

•Smicksburg

Indiana • • Pittsburgh •Greensburg • Avella • Washington • Somerset • Waynesburg

November 9 Robert Irvine “LIVE” Palace Theatre, Greensburg thepalacetheatre.org

September 22-23 American Indian Heritage Weekend Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village, Avella heinzhistorycenter.org 61 - W&W Fall 2012

Western Region calendar of events

September Aug 25-Sep 30. Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival.

Saturdays and Sundays and Labor Day only. 10:30am-6:30pm.

Rain or shine. No pets. Free parking. West Newton. www.pittsburghrenfest.com Aug 26-Sep 1. Indiana County Fair. Indiana County Fair Grounds, Indiana. 724-479-8282, www.indianacountyfair.com Aug 26-Sep 1. Erie County Fair. Erie County’s oldest and largest fair. Erie County Fair Grounds, Wattsburg. 814-7392232, 814-450-5606, www.wattsburgeriecountyfair.com Aug 27-Sep 2. Mylan Classic. Witness PGA Tour champions and future stars as they compete at the Nationwide Tour’s third annual Mylan Classic. Adm. Southpointe Golf Club, Canonsburg. 724-746-3535, www.mylanclassic.com Aug 31-Sep 3. 19th Annual Pennsylvania Arts & Crafts Colonial Festival. More than 220 exhibit booths of artists, craftsmen and food vendors from 16 states; 500 participants in Colonial costumes; Civil War military equipment; the Latrobe VFD Pipes and Drums Band; and face painting and balloon animals with Colonial clowns Glitter Dot and Dapper.

Westmoreland Fairgrounds, Greensburg. 724-863-4577, www. familyfestivals.com Sep 1-3. Pennsylvania Arts & Crafts Colonial Festival.

Westmoreland Agricultural Fairgrounds, Greensburg. www. familyfestivals.com

Sep 1-2. 24th Annual Music in the Mountains. Musical entertainment, interpretive park programming, arts and crafts vendors, food vendors and fireworks on Saturday night. Ohiopyle State Park, Ohiopyle. www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/ohiopyle/index.htm Sep 1. Learn to Kayak. 11am-1pm. Laurel Hill State Park, Somerset. www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/laurelhill/ index.htm Sep 1-2. German Heritage Festival. Gemutlichkeit starts with the Mad Bavarian, German music, food, dancing, a petting zoo, historical research and much more. St. Nick’s Grove, Erie.

814-456-9599, www.DANK-Erie.org Sep 1. Volant Mills 200th Year Celebration. Re-enactors, campfire cooking, games of the time, historic activities, tours, grinding demonstrations, hayrides, food, and more. Different events each Saturday in September. Volant Mills, Volant. 724533-5611, www.volantmills.com Sep 1-Oct 28. Historic Gristmill at McConnells Mill State Park. 11am-4pm. Interpretive tours of the historic mill, lasting approximately 45 minutes, are available on Saturdays and Sundays at 1 and 3pm. McConnells Mill State Park, Portersville. 724-368-3612 Sep 1-Oct 31. Horse-Drawn Fall Foliage Tours. Relax and enjoy a horse-drawn ride in the beautiful country of Armstrong County. Dragon Run Forge and Livery, Cowansville.

724-543-3367, www.dragonrunforgeandlivery.com Sep 3-8. 106th West Alexander Fair. . West Alexander.

724-484-7435, www.westalexfair.com Sep 3-8. Ox Hill Fair. Carnival rides, food, entertainment, agricultural displays, animal exhibits and a tractor pull.

Plumville. 412-651-2166, www.oxhillfair.com Sep 3, 15. Brew & Birding. 8am-10am. Laurel Hill State Park, Somerset. www.dcnr.state.pa/statepark/findapark/laurelhill/index.htm Sep 3-8. Waterford Community Fair. Agricultural exhibits, thrill rides, entertainment, food, horse pulls, truck and tractor pulls and much more. Waterford Fairgrounds, Waterford. 814796-4490, www.waterfordfair.org Sep 5-9. Farmers & Threshermens Jubilee. Crafts, a quilt show, steam engines, tractors, entertainment and trucktractor pulls. New Centerville. www.ncrvfc.com Sep 7-9. Mountain Craft Days. Adm. 10am-5pm. Somerset Historical Center, Somerset. www.somersethistoricalcenter.org

FALL PUMPKIN FEST CONNEAUT LAKE, PA October 12, 13, 14, 2012

FABULOUS FALL FAMILY FUN Admission - Free • Parking $5.00 Per Vehicle For more info: call 1-800-332-2338 www.conneautlake.com

62 - W&W Fall 2012

S755124

S754551

Held at Conneaut Lake Park

• Arts • Crafts • Rides • Entertainment • Bingo • American Artisans • Bluegrass Benefit • Parade • Giant Pumpkin Drop • Great Food & Much More

Western Region calendar of events whereandwhen.com

events subject to change Sep 7-8. 18th Annual Edinboro Highland Games. A variety of music at many venues, massed pipe bands marching, fantastic food, awesome athletics, beautiful dance, children’s games and more. Campus of Edinboro University, Edinboro.

814-732-1420, www.edinboro.edu

Sep 8. Wine Time at the Colony. The best of Pennsylvania’s wineries and attractions, including gourmet and specialty concessions, wine-related presentations and artisan booths for the wine tasting enthusiast to enjoy. Noon-6pm. Adm. Penn’s Colony, Saxonburg. 724-352-9922, www.pennscolony.com

www.oilregion.org • 800-483-6264

S754689

Sep 8-9. Stahlstown Flax Scutching Festival. Stahlstown. www.flaxscutching.org

Over 65 miles of trail

S754457

Drake Well

t Up Nigh h g Li Franklin, PA t November 17, 2012 www.franklinpa.gov 814-437-1619

S754462

S754550

63 - W&W Fall 2012

Western Region calendar of events whereandwhen.com

events subject to change Sep 8, 15, 22, 29. Murder Mystery Dinner/Train Ride.

Enjoy a buffet dinner served at Perry Street Station and then board the train for an evening of entertainment while trying to solve the mystery of who done it. Reservations required. Oil Creek and Titusville Railroad, Perry Street Station, Titusville.

814-676-1733, www.octrr.org Sep 8. 2012 Sharon City Blues Fest. National, regional and local blues acts, a children’s area, an artist market and more.

Noon-10pm. Quaker Steak & Lube Festival Grounds, Quaker Steak & Lube, Sharon. 724-977-1717, www.sharoncitybluesfest.com Sep 9. Art in the Garden. This casual event is a unique blending of art, music and nature. The annual exhibit and sale features original art by 65 renowned regional artists. 2-6pm.

Adm. LeMoyne House Garden, Washington. 724-225-6740, www.wchspa.org Sep 9. Conneaut Cellars Winery Harvest Picnic. Enjoy wine samples, free food, face painting and more. Noon-5pm.

Conneaut Cellars Winery, Conneaut. 814-382-3999, www.ccwwine.com Sep 10-15. Green Township Community Fair - Cookport.

Agricultural displays and competitions, animal and craft exhibits, rides and entertainment. Cookport. 724-254-1445, www. cookportfair.com Sep 11-15. Albion Area Fair. Animal exhibits, produce exhibits, live music, tractor pulls, horse pulls, rides and plenty of good food. Albion Fairgrounds, Albion. 814-756-3911, www. albionfair.com Sep 11. Taste of Meadville. Attendees will enjoy an endless buffet of samples supplied by more than 30 local establishments during this dining and social extravaganza. Live entertainment.

Market House, Meadville. 814-336-2056

Potters Studio Tour

Oct 20 & 21

Sep 14-16. Avonmore Harvest Jubilee. The theme is Steeler Country, and the event will feature live music, crafts, kids’ games, bingo, a car cruise, festival food and more. A parade will be held on Saturday at 1pm, and fireworks will be presented at dusk. Free adm. Avonmore. 412-558-3179 Sep 14-16. Pennsylvania Bavarian Oktoberfest. Beer, bands and bratwurst. There will be two stages of live entertainment, vendors, amusements and more. Free adm. Canonsburg.

724-745-1812, www.canonchamber.com Sep 14-16. Erie Irish Festival. Irish vendors, Irish food and entertainment, an Irish-themed art show and giveaway drawings.

Rainbow Gardens/St. Patrick’s Church, Erie. 814-454-8085, ext.

101, www.erieirishfestival.com Sep 14-15. Bridgewater Bookfest. Attendees may meet dozens of writers, who will sign and sell their books. Other activities include a Friday night block party, live art presentations, a children’s tent, a food area, crafts, and book readings. All are welcome. Free. Bridgewater. www.bridgewaterbookfest.com Sep 15-16. Covered Bridge Festival. Arts and crafts, home-style food, historical exhibits, unique entertainment and more, all amid exquisite scenery. 10am-5pm. Free adm. 10 covered bridge sites in Washington and Green counties. 724228-5520, 866-927-4969, www.visitwashingtoncountypa.com Sep 15. Fall Coin Show. 10am-5pm. Quality Inn, Indiana.

724-254-2471 Sep 15-16. Smicksburg Apple Fest. All about apples apple butter making demonstrations, apple cider making demonstrations and locally grown apples for sale. More than 20 specialty shops will sell apple pies, apple dumplings, apple fudge, apple cider and apple butter. Smicksburg. 814-257-0192, www.smicksburg.net Sep 15. Storytelling Festival. Free family-friendly crafts, refreshments for purchase and storytelling performances. 3:307:30pm. Ewing Park, Ellwood City. 724-758-6458, www.ellwoodcitylibrary.com Sep 15. Gas-Up at Drake Well Museum. Oil field engines reign supreme at this show. Exhibits of any size oil field equipment or engines are welcome. Drake Well Museum and Park, Titusville. 814-827-2797 Sep 15. Second Annual Horseshoe Tournament.

Coordinated by the Titusville Historical Society. Entry fee and prizes. Drake Well Park, Titusville. 814-827-9171 Sep 15. Cranberry Festival. Children’s games, a petting zoo, an arts and crafts show and a car cruise-in. Morrison Park, Cranberry Township. 814-676-8521, www.cranberry-pa.org Sep 16. Punxsutawney Region AACA Car Show. Annual car show featuring food, door prizes, entertainment and a lot of fun.

Marion Center Community Park, Marion Center. 724-479-9345

S755830

Back Roads Fall Color Great Pots

Sep 16. A Taste of History: Dutch Oven Cooking. Dutch oven cooking in action in the courtyard of the historic gristmill.

Noon-4pm. McConnells Mill State Park, Portersville. 724-3688811, www.visitPAparks.com Sep 19. Erntefest. Experience the fall harvest tradition of the Harmony Society in the early 19th century by churning butter, making apple schnitz or pressing apples for cider. Traditional craftsmen will demonstrate historic crafts, and children will enjoy games. There will be crafts and homemade German food.

Old Economy Village, Ambridge. 724-266-4500, ext. 101

64 - W&W Fall 2012

Western Region calendar of events whereandwhen.com

events subject to change Sep 19. Performance: Around the World in 90 Minutes With Marty Essen. This show features the best photos, stories and discoveries from Marty’s incredible seven-continent adventure. A great show for all ages. 6pm. Free adm. Penn State Shenango Auditorium, Sharon. 724-983-2838 Sep 20. Hobo Picnic. Free hobo stew, dessert and beverages will be served by the Derry Railroad Days Committee at the Derry Station Railroad Heritage Park. Music will be provided by Dark Shadow, and there will be an open house at the Caboose Museum and Gift Shop. Stories will be presented around a campfire as told by a real hobo, and the Hobo King and Queen will be crowned. Derry. 724-689-7266, derryrailroaddays.com Sep 21-23. Clymer Days Festival. A weekend of food, entertainment, children’s activities and fun. Downtown Clymer.

724-254-9207 Sep 21-23. Brush Valley Days Community Fair. Family festival with crafts, food, a car show and entertainment.

Downtown Brush Valley. 724-541-5740 Sep 21. A Taste of History. 5:30-7:30pm. Fort Ligonier, Ligonier. http://fortligonier.org Sep 21-23. Performance: Little Red & the Hoods. Adm. Ligonier Theater, Ligonier. http://valleyplayers.org Sep 21-23. Scottdale Fall Festival. Scottdale. www. scottdalefallfestival.org

Sep 22-23, 29-30. Penn’s Colony Festival & Folk Art Marketplace. 185 American artisans blended with the region’s premier celebration of Pennsylvania’s 18th century French and Indian War era. The 12-acre village features 18th century reenactors, handcrafted collectibles and functional art, gifts, clothing and jewelry, along with period entertainment, educational presentations, art activities, artist demonstrations and a living history camp. Penn’s Colony event grounds, Saxonburg.

724-352-9922, www.pennscolony.com Sep 22-23. American Indian Heritage Weekend.

Discover what traditional life was like for native people of the upper Ohio Valley, watch native artisans demonstrate everyday life skills and explore Meadowcroft’s Rockshelter. Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village, Avella. 724-587-3412, www. heinzhistorycenter.org Sep 22-Oct 28. Trax Farms’ 43rd Fall Festival. Great family fun with mountains of pumpkins, scenic hayrides, a fouracre corn maze, fabulous treats, a petting zoo and more at the 147-year-old farm. 10am-5pm. Weekends only. Free adm. Trax Farms, Finleyville. 412-835-3246, www.traxfarms.com Sep 22. Smicksburg Artisan Tour. Participants can visit local artists, shop and watch the artists demonstrate their trades.

Smicksburg. 814-257-0192, www.smicksburg.net

S752190

Sep 21. Beaver Tales - Ghost Stories & More. A storytelling event where internationally known storytellers take audience members on a journey with each tale. 7pm. Bring a lawn chair and flashlight. Rain or shine. All ages. Free. Irvine Park Gazebo, Beaver. 724-774-1505

Sep 22-23. Derry Railroad Days. Featuring crafts, food and a free entertainment stage. The Juvenile Junction will offer crafts, games and a ride on the trackless train. There will also be pony rides, hayrides, a Civil War encampment, health screenings, drawings and much more. Parade at 10am on Saturday.

Downtown Derry. 724-689-7266, www.derryrailroaddays.com

65 - W&W Fall 2012

Western Region calendar of events whereandwhen.com

events subject to change Sep 22-23. Artist Open Studio Tour 2012. Professional artists invite the public into their studios for this informal look at how visual artists work today. 11am-5pm. Free. County-wide tour in Indiana County. 724-465-2787 Sep 22. 54th Annual Ligonier Highland Games. Idlewild Park, Ligonier. www.ligonierhighlandgames.org Sep 22-23. Berlin Whiskey Rebellion. Berlin.

Sep 22-23. Derry Railroad Days. 11am-7pm. Derry. www. derryrailroaddays.com Sep 22. Historic Bread Baking Class. Spend a day baking outside over an open fire, as McConnells Mill staff partner with gristmill baker Stan Malecki to offer this fun and educational demonstrative lesson in historic cooking. 10am-3pm.

McConnells Mill State Park, Portersville. 724-368-8811, www. visitPAparks.com Sep 23. Bushy Run Rides - 2nd Annual Morotcycle Run. 10am-4pm. Bushy Run Battlefield, Harrison City. http:// bushyrunbattlefield.com Sep 23. Laurel Highlands Harvest Festival. 11am-4pm.

Christian Klay Winery, Chalk Hill. www.cwklaywinery.com Sep 27. Performance: Kenny Vance & the Planotones.

Palace Theatre, Greensburg. www.thepalacetheatre.org Sep 28-Oct 27. Huston’s Haunted Hollow. Weekends.

Rockwood. www.hauntedhollow.net

Sep 29-30. McConnells Mill 19th Annual Heritage Festival. Costumed vendors will display crafts inspired by this time, and there will be bluegrass music, a Civil War encampment and artisans and craftsmen demonstrating their skills. Free adm and parking. McConnells Mill State Park, Portersville. 724368-3612 Sep 29. Pedal the Lakes. 16th annual bicycle tour of the Lakeland area, with 10-, 32-, 50-, 62-, 100- and 125-mile routes to choose from. 9am. PA Sports Complex, Greenville. 724-5881472, www.mctrails.org Sep 30. PaddleFest 2012. Recreational float for kayaks and canoes on the Shenango River. Put-in just below the dam in Pymatuning State Park and take-out in Riverside Park, with a distance of 8.5 miles and all Class 1 water. Shuttle service from Riverside Park to put-in is provided. Light lunch provided. Free camping on Sep. 29 in Riverside Park for participants. Riverside Park, Greenville. 724-927-9483

October Oct 4-27. Night at the Zoo. Thursday through Saturday nights in October. Living Treasures Wild Animal Park, Jones Mills. www.funindonegal.com Oct 5-6. Haunted Trail. A spooky adventure through the park. 7:30-10pm. Peterswood Park, Community Recreation Center, McMurray. 724-942-5000, www.peterstownship.com

Sep 28-30. Mount Pleasant Glass & Ethnic Festival.

Featuring national entertainment Hotel California, The Vogues, Beatlemania Magic and many more. Opens at 11am. Mount Pleasant. 724-542-4711, www.mtpleasantglassandethnicfestival.com

Oct 5-7, 12-14, 19-21, 26-28. Pumpkin Patch Trolley.

A trolley ride to the pumpkin patch that is lots of fun. Children 3-15 will receive a pumpkin to decorate. Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, Washington. 724-228-9256, www.pa-trolley.org

Sep 28-30. Wine Country Harvest Festival. Wine tasting, arts and crafts, food, live entertainment and tours of the wineries.

Gravel Pit Park, North East. 814-725-4262, www.nechamber. org

Oct 5-6. Bluegrass Jam Session. Multiple bands performing. Open to the public. Camping available. Twolick Valley Rod and Gun Club, Indiana. 724-254-4649, 724-254-9256

Sep 28-30, Oct 4-6. Performance: Oliver. The family favorite based on the Charles Dickens novel. Reservations recommended. Barrow-Civic Theatre, Franklin. 814-437-3440, www.barrowtheatre.com

Oct 5-7. Smicksburg Fall Festival. Visit the more than 20 specialty shops offering samples, demonstrations, entertainment and in-store specials. Smicksburg. 814-257-0192, www. smicksburg.net

Sep 29-30. Cecil Township Fall Festival. Enjoy good food, interesting crafts and an array of entertainment. Free adm.

Cecil Township Municipal Park, Cecil. 724-745-2227, www. ceciltownship-pa.gov

Oct 5-7. Confluence PumpkinFest. Confluence. www.confluencepumpkinfest.org

Oct 5-6. Springs Folk Festival. Live demonstrations, continual music performances, PA Dutch food, 135 craftsmen at work. Springs. www.springspa.org

Fri. & Sat. Oct. 5th & 6th 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

55th Springs Folk Festival

Oct 5-7. Applefest. More than 350 vendors, a 5k race, free entertainment, the Kids’ Korner, an antique car show and much more. Franklin. 814-432-5823, www.franklinapplefest.com

814-442-4594

S747965

Live Demonstrations Continual Music Performances Pa. Dutch Food 135 craftsmen at work 1711 Springs Rd., Springs, Pa. www.springspa.org

Oct 5-27. Haunted Hayloft. Weekends. Hayloft, Rockwood. www.blshayloft.com

Oct 5-6, 12-13. Pymatuning Halloween Spooktacular.

A haunted hayride, costume contests, pumpkin painting, a haunted walk in the woods and much more. Pymatuning State Park, Jamestown Campground, Jamestown. 724-932-3142, www.jamestownhalloweenspooktacular.weebly.com

66 - W&W Fall 2012

Western Region calendar of events whereandwhen.com

events subject to change Oct 5-6. Military Antiques Xtravaganza. 1,500 tables of the best in collectibles and in quantities not to be seen anywhere in the world. 9am-5pm. Monroeville Convention Center, Monroeville. 412-373-7300, ext. 6207, www.monroevilleconventioncenter.com

Oct 6. Annual AC Valley Farm & Country Driving Tour.

Participants may travel in their vehicles to visit several sites on this tour of the countryside. 10am-5pm. Foxburg. http://foxburginfo.com

Oct 6-7. Hickory Apple Festival. Home-cooked foods, apple products of all kinds, craft demonstrations and sales, children’s activities and live entertainment. 7am-6pm. Free adm, parking and shuttle service with extended lots. Hickory. 724356-FEST, www.hickoryapplefest.com

Oct 6-7. Antlers & Anglers Sportsman’s Showcase.

Seminars, interactive demonstrations, games for children and educational opportunities. Returning again this year will be professional archer Randy Oitker. Crawford County Fairgrounds, Meadville. 814-333-6731, ext. 228

Oct 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 27-28. Great Pumpkin Weekend Festival. Pumpkin patch hayrides, a petting zoo, hillside slides, a big corn maze, a hay maze, giant round bales and great old-fashioned eating. 11am-6pm. The SpringHouse, Washington. 724-228-3339, www.springhousemarket.com Oct 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 27-28. Reeger’s Farm Pumpkin Festival. Visitors may enjoy hayrides to the pumpkin patch to select their own pumpkins, in addition to the Amazing Corn Maze, craft vendors and more. 11am-4pm. Reeger’s Farm, Shelocta. 724-463-0440, www.reegersfarm.com Oct 6. Autumn Mum Festival. Connellsville. www.fayettetrust.org Oct 6-28. Autumnfest. Saturdays and Sundays. Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Seven Springs. http://7springs.com/ page/category.detail/nav/5517/Events.html

Oct 7. Foxburg Fall Festival. The entire town will be filled with crafters, vendors, music and delightful displays for everyone to experience and enjoy. Rain or shine. Noon-5pm.

Foxburg. www.foxburgwine.com Oct 8. Performance: Engelbert Humperdinck. Palace Theatre, Greensburg. www.thepalacetheatre.org Oct 9. Performance: Gospel, Patriotic & Cash. Rockwood Mill Shoppes Opera House, Rockwood. www.rockwoodmillshoppes.com Oct 10. Performance: Craig Ferguson. Palace Theatre, Greensburg. www.thepalacetheatre.org Oct 11. Performance: LeAnn Rimes. This multi-award winner will bring her all-acoustic show to showcase her rich vocals and songwriting ability and perform her favorites.

7:30pm. Orr Auditorium, Westminster College, New Wilmington.

724-946-7354, www.westminster.edu/celebrity

Oct 6. Bushy Run Battlefield’s Annual Fall Nature Walk. Starts at 10am. Bushy Run Battlefield, Harrison City. http://bushyrunbattlefield.com Oct 6. 13th Annual Harvest Day Celebration. Live music, performances, hayrides, hot food made from products of organic gardens, children’s area and art and herb crafts. Noon5pm. Free and open to the public. Grounds of Villa Maria Community Center, Villa Maria. 724-964-8920, ext. 3348, www. humilityofmary.org Oct 6-28. Renshaw Family Farms Pumpkin Fest. Fall fest for families and the community. Saturday and Sunday only.

Renshaw Family Farms, Freeport. 724-295-3950

September 28 • 29 • 30 2012

www.mtpleasantglassandethnicfestival.com

67 - W&W Fall 2012

S755144

Featuring National Entertainment: Hotel California, The Vogues Beatlemania Magic & Many More

S746493

Opens 11am

Western Region calendar of events whereandwhen.com

events subject to change Oct 12-13, 19-20, 26-27. Fall Hayrides. Enjoy fall foliage, crisp autumn air and the company of friends and family while traveling through the park on a hay-filled wagon. Limited to 25 persons per wagon. Fee includes use of a picnic shelter. Mingo Creek County Park, Eighty Four. 724-228-6867, www.co.washington.pa.us Oct 12-14. Halloween Weekend. A haunted maze, costume judging for all ages, candy for children and a live band.

Camping fee. Four Seasons Resort, West Finley. 724-428-4407, www.campfourseasonsresort.com Oct 12-14. Houston Pumpkin Festival. A family-oriented arts, crafts, food and entertainment festival. Fun for all ages with a bouncer, slide, pony rides, good food and qualitfy entertainment. Free adm. Houston American Legion Post 902 Picnic Grounds, Houston. 724-746-6740, www.houstonpumpkinfestival.net Oct 12-14, 19-21, 26-28. Yarnick’s Farm Haunted Fun & Pumpkins. Guests may visit the haunted hollow and journey through the maze, and children may visit a haunted house.

Attendees may also sit by the bonfire and enjoy hot chocolate with friends and family. Yarnick’s Farm, Indiana. 724-349-3904, www.yarnicksfarm.com Oct 12-14. Fort Ligonier Days. One of ABA’s Top 100 Events in America, this three-day festival commemorates the Battle of Fort Ligonier. Ligonier. http://visitligonier.com Oct 12-14. Oktoberfest. Authentic German cuisines, a beer tent, live music, a coffeehouse, a Bavarian store and a BMW giveaway drawing. St. Joe’s Bread of Life Church, Erie. 814-4522982, www.winanewbenz.com Oct 12-30. Zoo Boo 2012. A scary - but not too scary Halloween event with trick-or-treating for children under age 12 and displays for the whole family. Erie Zoo, Erie. 814-864-4091, www.eriezoo.org Oct 12-14. 22nd Annual Fall Pumpkin Fest. Conneaut Lake. 814-853-5833, http://pumpkinfest.conneautlake.com Oct 13. Fall Festival. Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, Farmington. www.nemacolin.com Oct 13-14, 20-21. Fall Fest. Craft show, a giant ski swap, a golf swap, ski lift rides, pony rides, a petting zoo, a farmers market, horse-drawn rides, wine tasting, an art show, continuous entertainment and lots of good food. Peek’n Peak, Findley Lake, NY. 716-355-4141, www.pknpk.com Oct 13. Fall Harvest Festival & Craft Fair. Food, entertainment, crafts and, of course, apples. 9am-5pm. Free adm.

Apple Castle, New Wilmington. 724-652-3221, www.applecastle.com Oct 13-14. Rock, Gem and Jewelry Show & Sale.

Dealers, door prizes, demonstrations and kids’ crafts.

Worthington Firehall, Worthington. 724-295-3237 Oct 13-27. October Fall Leaf Rides. A scenic fall train ride along the beautiful Kiski River. Kiski Junction Railroad, Schenley.

724-295-5577, www.kiskijunction.com

Oct 13. German Octoberfest. Enjoy a variety of Penn Pilsner beers, authentic German food, entertainment, music and dancing. Must be over 21 years old. Old Economy Village, Ambridge. 724-266-4500 Oct 15. United Way Annual A Taste of the Town. Area restaurants will serve samples of their finest cuisine. 5-8pm.

New Englander, New Castle. 724-658-8528, www.uwlawcty.org Oct 17. Performance: The Manhattan Transfer. Palace Theatre, Greensburg. www.thepalacetheatre.org Oct 19. Children’s Halloween Trail Walk. Children may dress in costume for a luminaria-lit walk on the trail. Tricks and treats will be provided to children under 12 with family. 7pm.

Free adm. Preregistration required. Panhandle Trail, McDonald Trail Station, McDonald. 724-228-6867, 724-926-8808, www. mcdonaldtrailstation.com Oct 19-21, 27-28. Pennsylvania Arts & Crafts Christmas Festival. Get a jump start on Christmas shopping with 230 arts, crafts and food booths in six heated buildings. Free parking. Adm. Washington County Fairgrounds, Washington. www. familyfestivals.com Oct 19. Performance: Sinbad. Palace Theatre, Greensburg. www.thepalacetheatre.org Oct 19-28. Performance: Wait Until Dark. Adm. Ligonier Theatre, Ligonier. http://valleyplayers.org Oct 19-20. Fall Amish Quilt Auction. Quilt auction registration on Friday from 10am-3pm. On Saturday, there will be viewing at 9am and a 10am start. Lawrence County Fairgrounds, New Castle. www.lawrencecountyfair.com Oct 19-Nov 4. Performance: Postmortem. A clever mystery thriller play by Ken Ludwig. Friday and Saturday performances. Annex Theatre, New Castle Playhouse, New Castle.

724-654-3437, www.newcastleplayhouse.org Oct 19. Performance: Silent Film: Nosferatu - Dracula.

Dennis James will play this 1922 version of the original film score. Proceeds benefit refurbishing the Moller organ. 7:30pm.

Scottish Rite Cathedral, New Castle. 724-654-5800, www.valleyofnc.org Oct 20-21. Potters Tour. Take a self-guided tour of potters throughout the county. Various locations in Indiana County.

724-286-9555, www.potterstour.com Oct 20. Bushy Run’s Annual Haunted History Hayride.

7-10pm. Adm. No children under the age of 4 are permitted.

Bushy Run Battlefield, Harrison City. http://bushyrunbattlefield. com Oct 20. Latrobe Autumnfest Featuring Art in the Park.

Latrobe Art Center and Cafe, Latrobe. www.latrobeartcenter.org Oct 20. Bessemer Pumpkinfest. Bessemer. 724-667-9307 Oct 20. Genealogy Conference. Featuring four speakers.

Open to the public. Entry fee includes lunch. Titusville Towne Square, Titusville. 814-882-3162, titusvillehistoricalsociety@ gmail.com Oct 24-27. After Dark - Halloween Rides. Kiski Junction Railroad, Schenley. 724-295-5577, www.kiskijunction.com

68 - W&W Fall 2012

Western Region calendar of events whereandwhen.com

events subject to change Oct 25. Performance: Rick Springfield. Palace Theatre, Greensburg. www.thepalacetheatre.org Oct 25-28. Eerie Horror Film Fest. A showcase of independent horror films featuring celebrity guests, vendors and workshops. The Warner Theatre, Erie. 814-873-2483, www.eeriehorrorfilmfestival.com Oct 26-27. Haunted History Walking Tours. Hear ghastly tales and stories of the paranormal while visiting historic sites and locations to discover the ghostly side of Washington. The David Bradford House, Washington. 724-222-3604, www.bradfordhouse.org Oct 26-27. Performance: Dillweed’s Parlor Players Present October Tales. With refreshments, a mingle hour and a performance. Reservations required. Dillweed Bed and Breakfast, Dilltown. 814-446-6465, www.dillweedinc.com Oct 26-28. Haunted Halloween Storytelling. Compass Inn Museum, Laughlintown. www.compassinn.com Oct 26-28. Beer & Wine Fest. A weekend with the region’s best breweries and wineries. Live entertainment and a beer pairing dinner and tasting event. Peek’n Peak, Findley Lake, NY. 716-355-4141, ext. 7394, www.pknpk.com Oct 27. Performance: Murder Mystery. Rockwood Mill Shoppes Opera House, Rockwood. www.rockwoodmillshoppes. com Oct 27. Halloweenburg Festival & Parade. Leechburg.

724-845-2244 Oct 27-28. Showmasters Gun Show. Adm. Monroeville Convention Center, Monroeville. 412-373-7300, ext. 6207, www.monroevilleconventioncenter.com Oct 29. Performance: Straight No Chaser. Ten human voices come together to make extraordinary music that moves people in a fundamental sense - and with a sense of humor.

7:30pm. Orr Auditorium, Westminster College, New Wilmington.

724-946-7354, www.westminster.edu/celebrity

November Nov 1-30. Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides. Enjoy a horsedrawn sleigh ride through the beautiful woods and trails near Cowansville in Armstrong County. 724-543-3367, www.dragonrunforgeandlivery.com Nov 2-4. 25th Annual Christmas in the Village Craft Festival. Crafters, a children’s area, homemade food, a parade, breakfast with Santa, a museum and a Nutcracker theme. 10am5pm. Free adm and parking. Eldersville. 724-947-9015, www. christmasinthevillagepa.com Nov 2-4. Smicksburg Old-Fashioned Country Christmas Open House. Visit the 20 or more specialty shops all decorated for the Christmas season and enjoy refreshments. 10am5pm. Smicksburg. 814-257-0192, www.smicksburg.net Nov 3-18. Harvest Candlelight Tours. Compass Inn Museum, Laughlintown. www.compassinn.com Nov 10-11. WeihnachtsMarkt. Juried regional artisans, antique dealers and other vendors present a taste of traditional German Christmas markets. Harmony Museum, Harmony. 724452-7341, www.harmonymuseum.org

Nov 10. Smicksburg Cookie Tour. Visit participating shops and sample delicious treats. 10am-5pm. Smicksburg. 814-2570192, www.smicksburg.net Nov 10. Veterans Day Parade. Downtown Indiana. www. smicksburg.net Nov 10-11. Dillweed B&B Annual Christmas Open House. Tour the bed and breakfast that is adorned for the holiday season in the style of the Victorian era. Dillweed Bed and Breakfast, Dilltown. 814-446-6465, www.dillweedinc.com Nov 10-11. Greensburg’s Train & Toy Show. Hundreds of tables of trains for sale, exhibitors from across the country.

10am-4pm. Adm. Monroeville Convention Center, Monroeville.

412-373-7300, www.monroevilleconventioncenter.com Nov 15. Light-Up Night 2012 in New Castle. Parade begins at 7pm at the intersection of West Washington Street and Columbus Innerbelt. Parade concludes with a special guest and, of course, fireworks. New Castle. 724-654-5593 Nov 16. It’s a Wonderful Life Festival & Parade. A light up night in front of the courthouse will take place immediately following the parade. Activities on North Seventh Street will include roasting marshmallows, crafts, music and hayrides. The classic movie It’s a Wonderful Life will be shown at the Indiana Theatre with free adm. Indiana. 724-463-6110, www.downtownindiana.org Nov 16-30. Overly’s Country Christmas. An impressive holiday light display and walk-through Christmas village.

Westmoreland Agricultural Fairgrounds, Greensburg. www. overlys.com Nov 16-18. Pittsburgh Arts & Crafts Holiday Spectacular.

260 indoor booths of arts and crafts. Adm. Free parking and shuttle. Monroeville Convention Center, Monroeville. www. familyfestivals.com Nov 16-18, 23-25. Trees of Christmas. A spectacular display of Christmas trees presented by the Meadville Garden Club. Baldwin Reynolds House Museum, Meadville. 814-3339882 Nov 17. Thistle & Pine’s Christmas Open House. Enjoy the Celtic holiday festive atmosphere, refreshments and a gift basket drawing and giveaways. Thistle & Pine, Marion Center.

724-397-2442, www.thistleandpine.com Nov 17. Franklin Light-Up Night. Kick off the holiday season and shopping season in Victorian Franklin with an electric lights parade at 6pm, the Christmas Tree Extravaganza, the library holiday bazaar and Santa Claus. Downtown Franklin.

814-437-1619, www.franklinpa.gov Nov 18. Beaver County Fall Model Train Show & Sale.

More than 100 vendors and operating train layouts and scales from Z to G. Tours of the club in Monaca available. 10am-3pm.

Center Stage, Monaca.

Nov 21-25. Festival of Trees. Beautifully decorated trees from different sponsors and musical entertainment. Adm. Bayfront Convention Center, Erie. 814-452-5302 Nov 23. Clymer Light Up Night. A tree lighting will take place and then Santa will arrive on a fire truck with treats for all the children. Downtown Clymer. 724-254-4710 Nov 25-27. Light Up Weekend. Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Seven Springs. www.7springs.com

69 - W&W Fall 2012

Photo courtesy of the Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau

More than 250 years ago, Fort Ligonier was built as an important link in a chain of garrisons created to ensure the supply lines for the British during the French and Indian War. An enemy never took the fort, though it was attacked twice and besieged by Native Americans.

Today, eight acres of the original site in Westmoreland County have been preserved. Before entering the reconstructed garrison, visitors are taken through the museum, which houses important 18th-century pieces, including the George Washington Collection.

From Oct. 12–14, the Battle of Fort Ligonier will be commemorated during Fort Ligonier Days.

On the grounds of the fort, visitors will find a living history encampment depicting frontier life, military tactics, drills, cannon firing, ceremonies, Highlanders, redcoats, French troops, frontier folk, Native Americans and period music.

The town of Ligonier will come alive with a large parade on Saturday, free outdoor entertainment and approximately 150 arts and crafts booths.

The most popular attraction of the event is the re-enactment of the Battle of Fort Ligonier on Saturday and Sunday. The delicious festival food has to be a close second! Dozens of food vendors will line the Diamond and other areas of town to entice festival goers with their distracting aromas.

Since parking is not allowed in town during the event, free shuttle service to the festival is available from official parking areas. The designated lots are handicapped accessible, and a $5 parking fee is charged.

If you go: Fort Ligonier 200 South Market Street (intersection of U.S. 30 and Rt. 711) Ligonier, PA 15658 Phone: 724-238-4200

70 - W&W Fall 2012

Request info from

Where & When's

Preferred Destinations Allegheny National Forest - pg 27 Armstrong County - pgs. 2 Central PA/Penn State - pg 24 Clearfield County - pg 17

Check the PA Regions that you want to receive information about 1. Pennsylvania's Great Lakes Region

Clinton County - pg 29w

2. Pennsylvania Wilds

Crawford County - pg 62

3. Valleys of the Susquehanna

Cumberland Valley - pg 43 Endless Mountains - pgs 22-23 Franklin County - pg 4

4. UPSTATEPA (Northeast PA Mtns)

5. Lehigh Valley

Gettysburg - pg 41 Johnstown/Cambria County - pg 37 Huntingdon/Raystown Lake - pg 36

6. Philadelphia and the Countryside

Indiana County - pg 2

7. Dutch Country Roads

Lawrence County - pg 2

8. The Alleghenies

Lebanon Valley - pg 45 Lehigh Valley - pg 53

9. Laurel Highlands

NW PAs Great Outdoors - pg 16 Oil Heritage Region - pg 63 Potter County - pg 5

10. Pittsburgh and its Countryside 11. Pocono Mountains

Schuylkill County - pg 44 Susquehanna RIver Valley - pg 21 Online (fastest response): www.whereandwhen.com click on "Visitor Information" at top of homepage Mail: Where & When, P.O. Box 500, Mount Joy, PA 17552

Use your smartphone to scan this QR Code to access the Preferred Destinations on whereandwhen.com

Name Address City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country (if not USA)

Telephone Email

71 - W&W Fall 2012

Visitor Information Page

Butler County - pgs 2

Flagship Store & Outlet

STORE HOURS: Monday - Thursday 9 – 6 • Friday & Saturday 9 – 7 • Sunday 12 – 5

S754281

The Woolrich Flagship Store features the latest men’s and women’s apparel, footwear, accessories and home furnishings inspired by the outdoors.

Take exit 116 of Rte 220 and proceed 3 miles north, following the sign. • 570-769-7401 72 - W&W Fall 2012