Where & When, PA's Travel Guide Summer 2016

in this issue... hundreds of events, destinations and things to do this summer

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HAZLETON - Exit 145 off I-81 HUMMELS WHARF -Routes 11 & 15 JOHNSTOWN - 505 Galleria Drive LEWISBURG - Routes 11 & 15 MANSFIELD - Routes 6 &15 MATAMORAS - 103 Westfall Town Dr. MOUNT POCONO - Exit 3 off I-380 PITTSTON - I-81 & Route 315 STATE COLLEGE - I-99 Shiloh, Exit #76

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ADVENTURE. It’s one of those words we hear a lot when talking about vacations. And yet for many it can be an intimidating concept. We tend to think of adventure as pushing our bodies to do extraordinary feats like climbing Everest or hiking the Appalachian Trail. While that may be the case for some, for me, adventure is discovering something new and exciting. It can be something as simple as searching for gnomes in the forest with my grandchildren or exploring a new wine trail with friends.

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Delgrosso’s Tickets All Day Fun Pass: $29.95 Individual Rides: $1.00 - $3.00 2 and under free with paid adult (check website for details)

mydelgrossospark.com 4352 E. Pleasant Valley Blvd Tipton, PA 16684 866.684.3538

• More than 30 rides and attractions.

• Expanded Laguna Splash water park with new wave pool and Lazy River.

• Kid’s Kingdom ride area.

dorneypark.com 3830 Dorney Park Rd Allentown, PA 18104 610.395.3724

Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom Tickets Regular: $55.00 2 and under free

• More than 100 rides and attractions.

• Wildwater Kingdom is one of the country’s best rated water parks.

• Planet Snoopy kid’s theme park.

Dutch Wonderland Tickets Regular: $31.99 2 and under free

• More than 30 rides and attractions.

• Duke’s Lagoon is a tropical themed water park.

• Dutch Wonderland is designed for families with young children but has rides for all ages.

dutchwonderland.com 2249 Lincoln Highway Lancaster, PA 17602 717.291.1888

• More than 70 rides and attractions.

• The 5-acre Boardwalk at Hersheypark features 9 unique water attractions.

• Laff Track is the first indoor spinning glow coaster in the US. • 24 kiddie rides make Hersheypark friendly for everyone.

hersheypark.com 100 W. Hersheypark Dr. Hershey, PA 17033 717.534.3900

Hersheypark Tickets Regular: $62.95 Kids: $39.95 Seniors: $39.95 2 and under free

• More than 50 rides and attractions.

• SoakZone waterpark.

• Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood is a favorite destination at Idlewild for younger children.

• Recipient of the coveted Golden Ticket award for Best Children’s Park in the World 6 years in a row.

Idlewild & SoakZone Tickets Regular: $42.99 (includes combo meal) 2 and under free

idlewild.com 2574 US Rt. 30 Ligonier, PA 15658 724.238.3666

• One of the oldest and most beloved amusement parks in America.

• More than 30 rides and attractions.

• 3 popular water rides.

• 14 kiddie rides.

• Located just minutes from Pittsburgh.

kennywood.com 4800 Kennywood Blvd West Mifflin, PA 15122 412.461.0500

Kennywood Tickets Regular: $43.99 Kids: $28.99 Seniors: $21.99 2 and under free

knoebels.com 391 Knoebels Blvd Elysburg, PA 17824 570.672.2572 • America’s largest free admission amusement park.

• Free parking, entertainment and picnic facilities.

• More than 60 rides.

• 600,000 gallon Crystal Pool area includes slides, diving boards and play area just for young kids.

Knoebels Tickets Admission to the park is free Ride tickets range from $1.00 to $3.00

• Home of the world’s oldest roller coaster, Leap-the-Dips.

• 8th oldest amusement park in the US. • More than 30 rides and attractions.

• Free parking available.

lakemontparkfun.com 700 Park Ave Altoona, PA 16602 814.949.7275

Lakemont Park & Island Waterpark Tickets All Day Ride & Slide: $10.95* *5 rides excluded - excluded rides range from $2.50-$4.50 1 year and under are free

Sesame Place Tickets Regular: $65.00 guests under 2 years free

sesameplace.com 100 Sesame Rd Langhorne, PA 19047 866.464.3566

• The nation’s only theme park based on Sesame Street® • Sunny Day tickets are given out to guests any day that it rains continuously while in the park.

• In addition to 18 dry rides Sesame Place has plenty of opportunities to have water fun.

• Shows and parades The Pennsylvania Monument at the Gettysburg National Military Park throughout the day.

• More than 100 rides, slides and attractions.

• In addition to the $9 million 2015 expansion, Waldameer has added 12 cabanas featuring refrigerator, lounge chairs and tables.

• Free musical shows in the Showtime Theater.

Waldameer & Water World Park Tickets Unlimited Rides/Slides: $35.99 (tickets can be purchased separately for just the amusement park or the water park. ) Under 48” $27.99 Parking and admission free Ride tickets can be purchased separately.

waldameer.com 220 Peninsula Dr Erie, PA 16505 877.817.1009

Many of the amusement parks listed have discounted online pricing. Always consult website before visiting.

For a complete list of PA amusement parks and related attractions logon to the Pennsylvania Amusement Parks Association website at paamusementparks.com or logon to whereandwhen.com

The Hersheypark Carousel at night.

*Ticket prices and information were accurate at time of printing. Please consult websites before visiting.

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May 24-Jun 30. Exhibit: Margaret Smithers-Crup: Full Circle. Using translucent Plexiglass, the artist focuses on vulnerability, growth, powerlessness and transformation within the natural cycles of life. The Gallery at Penn College, Williamsport. 570-320-2445, .pct.edu/gallery

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Jun 1. Lecture: The Polish Uprising of WWII. Teresa and Andrzej Badzian will present as part of the Friends’ Richard Koontz Memorial Lecture Series. 7:30pm.

Donations requested. Pennsylvania Military Museum, Boalsburg. 814-466-6263, www.pamilmuseum.org Jun 1-Aug 31. City of Lock Haven Outdoor Concerts.

Enjoy outdoor live music all summer long. Along the Susquehanna River and in downtown Lock Haven. 570893-5903, www.lockhavencity.org

Jun 1-Aug 31. Woolrich Woolen Mill Tours.

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Jun 2-5. NEPA Bluegrass Festival.

Lazybrook Park, Tunkhannock. 570-721-2760, www.nepabluegrass.com

Jun 2-4. Performance: Oklahoma! Set in the Oklahoma territory in the early 1900s, the musical tells the story of two pairs of lovers. 8pm. Cook Forest Sawmill Center for the Arts, Cooksburg. 814-927-5275, www.sawmill.org Jun 3, Jul 1, Aug 5. First Fridays Music in the Park.

Musical groups will perform and food will be available for family-friendly picnicking. No adm fees; donations accepted. 5:30-9pm. Gumtown Memorial Park, New Bethlehem.

814-275-1718, www.newbethlehemarea.com Jun 3-4. Conquer the Grill Barbecue Competition.

Some of the best barbecue chefs in the nation will compete in this Kansas City Barbeque Society-sanctioned contest. Held in conjunction with the God’s Country Marathon finish line festivities. Cash prizes. Coudersport Courthouse Square, Coudersport. www.visitpottercounty. com/bbq

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Jun 4-26.

Guided Tour Weekends. Receive a personal guided tour for the regular admission price on Saturdays and Sundays. 1pm. Adm. Pennsylvania Military Museum, Boalsburg. 814-466-6263, pamilmuseum.org

Jun 4, 18, Jul 2, 23, Aug 6. Sunset at the Winery Live Music. Food is available while listening to live music by various local bands. 7pm. Laurel Mountain Vineyard, Falls Creek. 814-371-7022, www.laurelwines.com

Jun 4. Explore the Armor 2016. Take a private history

Jun 4. Campfire Music Series: S’mores, Songs & Stories. Families can learn about history, culture and celebration through lively songs and stories led by costumed presenter Matthew Dodd. All ages. Free with regular adm.

The Children’s Museum, Bloomsburg. 570-389-9206, www.the-childrens-museum.org

Jun 4. 42nd Annual God’s Country Marathon/Half Marathon/Team Relay. The full marathon covers 26.2 miles from Galeton to Coudersport via scenic Route 6.

Coudersport Courthouse Square, Coudersport. www.godscountrymarathon.com

Jun 4. Public Viewing Night at Cherry Springs Star

Jun 4. Art Walk on the Block. The free guided tour will showcase visual and performing art by local and regional artists. 10am-4pm. Downtown DuBois. duboisartwalk.com Jun 4, 11; Jul 30, 31; Aug 6, 20, 28. Concert Cruises. Featuring music performed by various groups. On Aug. 28, pizza will be served. Hiawatha Paddlewheel Boat, Susquehanna State Park, Williamsport. ridehiawatha.com Jun 4. Star Party. Meet at the Wheaton House for tips

about telescopes and accessing resources on the Internet.

At dusk, the group will move to a field on Salt Springs Road.

Salt Springs State Park, Franklin Forks. 570-967-7275, www.friendsofsaltspringspark.org

Jun 4. Wake the Lake. A boat procession and blessing

of the boats ceremony with live music, as well as food, craft and marine vendors. 4-8:30pm. Sunbury Amphitheater, Sunbury. 570-286-7768, www.sripa.com

Jun 4-5, Jul 2-3, Aug 6-7. Hazen Antique &

Flea Market. Hundreds of vendors selling antiques, crafts and food. Warsaw Township Fire Hall, Brookville. 814-3282528, http://hazenflea.com

Jun 4-5. Herb & Fiber Arts Festival & Soup Luncheon

Fundraiser. Herb and plant vendors offering live and dried herbs, plants, spices, flowers, earth-related crafts and artwork and more. Cook Forest Sawmill Center for the Arts, Cooksburg. 814-927-6655, www.sawmill.org

Jun 4-Aug 28. Live Music at the Winery. Various

musical guests to suit all musical tastes. Every Saturday and Sunday. 2-5pm. Foxburg Wine Cellars, Foxburg. 724659-0021, www.foxburgwine.com

Jun 4, Jul 23, Aug 13. Tour de Clarion Monthly Hike. Hike a different section of the Clarion portion of North Country Trail each month for a total of 93 miles.

Shuttle service provided. 10am. North Country Trail, Clarion County. 814-226-5574, dgalbreath@zoominternet.net

Party. Visit with more than 500 astronomers and view the night sky through the 35 to 40 telescopes that will be onsite. 7:30-11pm. Cherry Springs State Park, Coudersport. www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/cherrysprings/, www.csspdarkskyfund.org

Jun 5. Let’s Grow! Learn some earth-friendly landscape design basics. The presentation will focus on pollinators and native plantings. There will be an opportunity to help plant the park garden. Salt Springs State Park, Franklin Forks. 570-967-7275, www.friendsofsaltspringspark.org Jun 5. Children’s Fishing Rodeo. Children 12 years old

and under may fish the freshly stocked Tom’s Run from the Swinging Bridge to the Children’s Fishing Pond. 1-3pm.

Cook Forest State Park, Cooksburg. 814-744-8407, www. dcnr.state.pa.us

Jun 7-Aug 30. Family Night Cruises. An old-fashioned ice cream social featuring make-you-own sundaes.

Reservations are required. Tuesdays at 6pm. Adm. Hiawatha Paddlewheel Boat, Susquehanna State Park, Williamsport. 570-326-2500, www.ridehiawatha.com Jun 7. Performance: Hotel California - Tribute to the Eagles. 7:30pm. Adm. Bromeley Family Theater, University of Pittsburgh, Bradford. 814-362-2522, www.bcpac.com

Jun 9-19. Performance: Smoke on the Mountain.

The show tells the story of the Sanders family and their Saturday night gospel concert at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in 1938. It features more than two dozen Southern gospel and bluegrass songs. Millbrook Playhouse, Mill Hall.

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tour of the outside tracked vehicles, including a look inside at the crew compartments. Tour will begin in the museum theater. Reservations required. 2pm. Adm. Pennsylvania Military Museum, Boalsburg. 814-466-6263, www.pamilmuseum.org, pmmfriendsbusmgr@gmail.com

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51 Boal Ave., Boalsburg, PA · 814-466-6269 Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission

Underground Railroad

The Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County announces the opening of a permanent exhibit to commemorate the role of our region in the operations of the Underground Railroad. The exhibit contains information about the Underground Railroad, art depicting the courage and suffering of the enslaved African Americans and stories about the local citizens who helped and supported them.

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Free and Open to the Public. Bus Groups and Special Tours Welcome. Call or Email to Schedule www.bellefontemuseum.org (814) 355-4280 P.O. Box 125 HOURS: Fri, Sat & Sun 133 N. Allegheny St. 12 - 4:30 & by appointment Bellefonte, PA 16823

Jun 9-11, 16-18. Performance: God’s Favorite. Neil

Jun 11. Williamsport Soap Box Derby. Opening cere-

Jun 10. Special Needs Night. The museum will be open

Jun 11. Spark Lab: A Tadpole’s Journey. Hop into the museum for an introduction to the frog life cycle through tadpole activities and crafts. Free with adm. The Children’s Museum, Bloomsburg. www..the-childrens-museum.org

Simon spins a contemporary morality tale like no other in this hilarious comedy presented by Clarion Community Theater. 8pm. Cook Forest Sawmill Center for the Arts, Cooksburg. 814-927-6655, www.sawmill.org

just for families with special needs, and extra staff will be on hand. Free adm. The Children’s Museum, Bloomsburg.

570-389-9206, www.the-childrens-museum.org

Jun 10-12. Ninth Annual Endless Mountains Antique

Tractor & Machinery Show. Canton Fireman’s Field, Canton. 570-673-3287, www.ematmassoc.com

Jun 10-11.

Dushore Firemen’s Carnival & Dairy Parade. Downtown Dushore. www.dushore.com

Jun 10-12. Allegheny 100 Hiking Challenge. Hiking 100 miles in two days. Also offered are 25-, 50- and 75-mile routes on the same trail. Pennsylvania North Country National Scenic Trail trailhead, Allegheny National Forest, Marienville. www.northcountrytrail.org

monies begin at 8:30am, and races begin at 9am. Brandon Park to Little League Boulevard, Williamsport. 570-3263745, www.soapboxderby.org/williamsport.aspx

Jun 11-12. 14th Annual French & Indian War Encampment. The series of living history events will feature more than 200 re-enactors. Also, cannon and musket firing, cooking, primitive skills, 18th-century surgical techniques, blacksmithing, pottery, woodworking, children’s games, a sutler camp, artisans, live tactical engagements and more. Cook Forest State Park, Cooksburg. 814-7448407, www.dcnr.state.pa.us, www.cookforest.com Jun 11. Twitter, Tweets & (Bird) Talk. Local birder Evan Mann will teach attendees how to train their ears to listen to the sounds of native songbirds. Salt Springs State Park, Franklin Forks. www.friendsofsaltspringspark.org

Jun 11. Lecture: The Bear That Inspired Winnie the

Jun 11. Art in the Park. A hands-on arts festival with free family fun, live music, children’s activities, demonstrations, games and picnic-style food. Bring white or lightcolored clothing for the tie-dye station. Rain or shine.

1-5pm. Longview Park, Brookville. createbrookville.com

Jun 11. NCHS History Day. Visit re-enactors from the

Jun 11, Jul 9, Aug 13. Sherman Memorial Lighthouse Tour. Self-guided tours of this beautiful sixstory structure. See Sherman family memorabilia, lighthouse collectibles and a beautiful view up and down the Allegheny River. 1-4pm. Lighthouse Island, Tionesta. 814755-3672, e-clubhouse.org/sites/tionesta/page-6.php

Pooh. The presentation and movie tell the story of the real bear at the London Zoo that inspired author A.A. Milne.

1:30pm. Pennsylvania Military Museum, Boalsburg. 814466-6263, www.pamilmuseum.org

French and Indian War, Civil War and World War II. View canal memorabilia, craftspeople, special exhibits and presentations and enjoy food and beverages. 10am-4pm. Fort Augusta Hunter House Museum, Sunbury. 570-286-4083, www.northumberlandcountyhistoricalsociety.org

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Jun 11. Sixth Annual Renovo ATV Cruise for a Cure. An approximately three-hour, 40-mile guided ATV ride that will include a chicken barbecue dinner. 7am-6pm. Heritage Park, Renovo. 570-531-6127 Jun 11-12. Snake Hunt. Snake hunting for rattlesnakes and harmless species. Educational events for adults and children and various displays. 8am-dark. Sinnemahoning Sportsmen’s Association, Sinnemahoning. 814-546-2835, www.sinnemahoning-sportsmen.org Jun 12-18. Port Allegany Bicentennial. Historical programs and demonstrations will be featured all week.

The event will open at 2pm on June 12 with an ice cream social and will conclude at 10pm on June 18 with Street Dance. Fair on the Square will take place on June 18. No adm. Town Square, Port Allegany. 814-274-9798 Jun 12-17.

Susquehanna Sojourn: Laceyville to Shickshinny. The paddling and camping trip includes exclusive access to the area’s history, wildlife, and conservation efforts through educational programs with local experts. North Branch, Susquehanna River Water Trail.

570-265-1528, http://endlessmountainsheritage.org

Jun 12. Ways Garden Art Show. Showcases the works

of local artists. Also includes entertainment by the Repasz Band and strolling singers, as well as vendors and Trinity Church’s annual Strawberry Festival. In the case of inclement weather, the event will take place inside the

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Jun 11. Jefferson County Youth Field Day. Youths may participate in shooting sports, archery, canoeing and demonstrations. Includes lunch, hats, shirts and other prizes.

Prereg required. 7:30am-3pm. Free. Reynlow Park, Reynoldsville. http://jeffersoncoyfd.org

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Williamsport YWCA. Ways Garden, Williamsport. 570-3220139, http://thebaldeagleartleague.weebly.com

Jun 12. Strawberry Festival. A picnic lunch, strawberry desserts, an antique car show, an old-fashioned hymn sing with the antique pump organ, a roaming women’s quartet and historic church and cemetery tours. 11am-4pm. Free adm and parking. Historic Warrior Run Church, Warrior Run - Fort Freeland Heritage Society, Turbotville. 570-538-1756, www.freelandfarm.org whereandwhen.com / 2016 W&W summer / 17 /

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Silver Moon Antique Mall 150 Silver Moon Lane, Lewisburg, PA 570.568.6134

Silver Moon Consignment Barn 211 Silver Moon Lane, Lewisburg, PA 570.568.2276

Rt.15 Flea & Farmers Market 150 Silver Moon Lane, Lewisburg, PA 570.412.7113 • silvermoonfleamarket.com

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Lewisburg Antique Mall

105 AJK Blvd. Lewisburg, PA • 570.523.6255 Open Daily 11-7, Sun 11-5, Closed Tues.

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Jun 13-Aug 26. Treasure Summer Camp.

Educationally focused discovery. Treasure Castle, South Williamsport. 570-326-5000, treasurecastleplayland.com Jun 14. Flag Day Celebration. The State College Elks

and local veterans organizations will host a joint Flag Day and flag retirement ceremony. 6pm. No adm. Parade grounds, 28th Infantry Division Shrine, Pennsylvania Military Museum, Boalsburg. www.pamilmuseum.org

Jun 15-19. Western PA Laurel Festival. Outdoor festival with a carnival, a parade, craft and sidewalk sales, food court, live bands, karaoke and more. Main Street, Brookville.

Jun 16. Sustainable Movie Night. A thought-provoking

movie. Enjoy homemade popcorn. Free. 8-11pm. Quiet Creek Herb Farm and School of Country Living, Brookville.

814-849-9662, www.quietcreekherbfarm.org

Jun 16-18. Smoked Country Jam Bluegrass Festival.

20 national and regional performers - 45 hours of music on two performing stages, as well as workshops, jamming, a three-day lupus auction, children’s activities, a Pennsylvania heritage songwriting contest and festival vendors. Quiet Oaks Campground, Cross Fork. 570-6600562, www.smokedcountryjam.com

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Susquehanna Sojourn: Shickshinny to Sunbury. The paddling and camping trip includes exclusive access to the area’s history, wildlife, and conservation efforts through educational programs with local experts.

North Branch, Susquehanna River Water Trail. 570-5227229, www.susquehannagreenway.org

Jun 17, Jul 15, Aug 19. Dinner Cruises. Enjoy a

buffet dinner in the climate-controlled main deck.

Reservations are requested. 6pm. Adm. Hiawatha Paddlewheel Boat, Susquehanna State Park, Williamsport.

570-326-2500, www.ridehiawatha.com

Jun 17-18, 23-26.

Performance: South Pacific.

During World War II, a spunky nurse from Arkansas falls in love with a mature French planter. Community Theatre League, Williamsport. 570-327-1777, www.ctlshows.com

Jun 17-Aug 31. Williamsport Crosscutters Baseball.

Select dates. BB&T Ballpark, Bowman Field, Williamsport.

570-326-3389, www.crosscutters.com Jun 17. Strawberry Festival. Enjoy strawberry treats, music, games, vendors and more. 5pm until sold out. Elk County Historical Society Center, Ridgway. 814-776-1032, http://elkcountyhistoricalsociety.org whereandwhen.com / 2016 W&W summer / 19 /

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Jun 18. Buzz Cut Saturday. Commemorate the beginning of summer with a traditional boot camp haircut.

Donations accepted. Free with adm. 10am-3pm.

Pennsylvania Military Museum, Boalsburg. 814-466-6263, www.pamilmuseum.org Jun 18. Billtown Blues Festival. Musical entertainment from noon-10pm. Gates open at 11am. Rain or shine.

Lycoming County Fairgrounds, Hughesville. 570-584-4480, www.lycomingfair.net, www.billtownblues.org

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Strawberry Surprise: Fruit Facts With Rohrbach’s Farm. Hands-on activities and crafts for all ages that pertain to a favorite ripe, red summer fruit. Free with adm. The Children’s Museum, Bloomsburg. 570-3899206, www.the-childrens-museum.org

Jun 18. Wild Edible & Medicinal Plants & Mushrooms

Class. Trample through the woods and meadows indentifying and harvesting nutritious and appetizing wild herbs.

When participants return, they will enjoy a meal with the healthful ingredients. 10am-4pm. Quiet Creek Herb Farm and School of Country Living, Brookville. 814-849-9662, www.quietcreekherbfarm.org

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Jun 18. Fat Tire Challenge Mountain Bike Race. A great mountain bike event traversing the valley and navigating through thick mountain laurel with great views and challenging riding. Expect ride times of one and a half to three hours. Sigel Laurel Fields, Sigel. fattirechallenge.com Jun 18.

PA Wilds Arts Fest. Handcrafted products, workshops, demonstrations, children’s activities, food booths and musical entertainment. 10am-6pm. Elk Country Visitor Center, Benezette. experienceelkcountry.com

Jun 18. Power Pulls Keystone Nationals Big Rigs Pulling Series. Hear the roar of the engines as big trucks and tractors pull massive weights across the finish line.

7pm. Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Brookville. 814-2650640, http://jeffcofair.com, http://bigrigspulling.com

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• Thrill to the adventure of walking out on the Kinzua Sky Walk into the Kinzua Gorge • Hike or bike a Forestland Trail • Drive the Longhouse National Scenic Byway • Fly in a Vintage Biplane • Visit the Zippo/Case Museum • Enjoy the charm of the Smethport Mansion District • Discover “Oil” at the Penn Brad Oil Museum • Visit Flickerwood Wine Cellars in Kane • Canoe or kayak on the Allegheny Reservoir at Willow Bay • See, Touch & Feel America’s history at the Eldred WWII Museum

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Jun 19. Father’s Day Brunch Cruise. A buffet meal will be served in the climate-controlled main deck.

Reservations are requested. 11am. Adm. Hiawatha Paddlewheel Boat, Susquehanna State Park, Williamsport.

570-326-2500, www.ridehiawatha.com Jun 19-20. Father’s Day. Ticketholders will have the

opportunity to play catch in Lamade Stadium. A special commemorative pin will be available. Dads receive free adm. World of Little League Museum, South Williamsport.

570-326-1921, www.littleleaguemuseum.org

Jun 20. Summer Solstice Celebration & Full Moon

Labyrinth Walk. The seasonal celebration of the summer solstice, energy and focusing practices will feature music and an outdoor labyrinth walk. Self Discovery Wellness Arts Center, Montrose. 570-278-9256, www.wellnessarts.com

Jun 21-29. Union County Veterans’ Fourth of July

Hometown Independence Day. Celebrate the nation’s birth and recognize veterans for their service. A Freedom Bike Ride, a band concert, a fireworks extravaganza, the Fourth of July parade, a veterans’ recognition ceremony, a USO gala dinner dance, picnics, music and more. Downtown Lewisburg. www.unioncountyveterans4thofjuly.com

Jun 21-25. 31st Annual Sentimental Journey to Cub

Haven Fly-In. The family-oriented fly-in will feature static displays, fly-bys, forums, contests, tours, a corn boil, food and nightly live band entertainment. The featured plane will be the Piper J-3 Cub, Pennsylvania’s state aircraft.

Primitive camping and RV. William T. Piper Memorial Airport, Lock Haven. 570-893-4200, www.sentimentaljourneyfly-in.com

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Fri., 10AM-8PM & Sat. 9AM-3PM First United Methodist Church, 602 S. Main St., Muncy, PA • Admission $8 • Multi-Day $12 www.MuncyHistoricalSociety.org

Jun 22-24. Performance: How to Eat Like a Child.

The musical stars children and offers life lessons such as how to beg for a dog and how to tease a sister. Togi’s Playhouse, Bradford. www.bradfordlittletheatre.org Jun 23-24. Performance: Whose Holiday Anyway?

The Wyoming County Players Summer Theater Camp production will offer a whimsical look at national holidays and the committees that create and organize them. Various locations, Tunkhannock. wyomingcountyplayers.com Jun 23-25. 19th Penn’s Woods Jeep Jamboree USA. Enjoy off-road driving in the Allegheny National Forest. University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, Bradford. 530333-2550, www.jeepjamboreeusa.com Jun 24-25. Homemade Days. A variety of homemade craft items will be available for purchase. Brandon Park, Williamsport. 570-327-7510, www.cityofwilliamsport.org Jun 24-Jul 2. Performance: Steel Magnolias. The

story of a group of women who cluster around Truvy’s Beauty Parlor in a small Louisiana parish. Millbrook Playhouse, Mill Hall. www.millbrookplayhouse.org

Jun 24-26. Founders Day at the Apple Wagon Antique Mall. Celebrate with light refreshments, gift card giveaways and more. Apple Wagon Antique Mall, Russell Hill, Tunkhannock. facebook.com/applewagon.antiquemall.5 Jun 24-25. Wild Flower Garden Club Show. Victorian

Memories is the theme of this federated flower show.

There will be a wide array of floral decorations and art.

Cook Forest Sawmill Center for the Arts, Cooksburg. 814927-6655, www.sawmill.org

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Jun 24-26. Women in the Wilds Outdoor Discovery

Weekend. Mountain biking, archery, tree identification, kayaking, outdoor photography, GPS/geocaching, fly fishing, primitive skills and more. Choose up to 10 sessions over the three days. Sinnemahoning State Park and Wildlife Center, Austin. www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/sinnemahoning.index.htm

Jun 25. Bloom & Berry Bash. Produce, games, chil-

dren’s activities, live entertainment, and vendors representing farm markets, businesses, artisans, and more.

10am-4pm. Downtown Clearfield. discoverclearfield.com

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Tunkhannock Founders Day. The outdoor street event will feature 150 specialty vendors, demonstrations, entertainment, regional food, car shows, Shakespeare in the Park and Historic Tunkhannock Walking Tour. Historic Downtown Tunkhannock. www.tunkhannockbusiness.com

Jun 25. Founders Day at Wyoming County Historical Society. Tour the museum and genealogical library.

Several local authors will be present to sign and sell their books on local history. Wyoming County Historical Society, Tunkhannock. 570-836-5303, http://pawchs.org Jun 25. The Lakeside Legend. Step back in time to the

Lakeside’s 1940s heyday, hear stories, walk the grounds, experience a picnic and join in a toast to celebrate the location. Original Lakeside Hotel property, Eagles Mere. 570525-3155, www.eaglesmeremuseum.org

Jun 25. Performance: Wild West Show. Near People’s Security Bank, Tunkhannock. .wyomingcountyplayers.com Jun 25. Lake Augusta Renaissance Fair. A medieval

encampment with entertainment, artisans, bards telling tales and merchants peddling their wares. Children’s games, sword fighting and magicians will entertain, and there will also be archery and weapon throwing contests.

Sunbury Riverfront Park, Sunbury. sunburyrevitalization.org

Jun 25. Digging Up the Past. Join archaeologists Brian and Amanda Fritz-Valko to discover more about the blacksmith and his work at the Fraziers’ lumber mill by uncovering features and artifacts one inch at a time. 9am-noon.

Clear Creek State Park, Sigel. 814-752-2368, www.dcnr. state.pa.us Jun 25.

Jun 25-26. Art in the Wilds. The juried fine art show is set in a beautifully wooded park on the edge of the Allegheny National Forest. Artist demonstrations on Jun 26. Free adm and parking. Evergreen Park, Kane. 814-8377167, www.artinthewilds.org Jun 25. Best of Clinton County Summer Festival & Parade. Celebrate the county’s past, present and future with food vendors, arts and crafts, children’s activities and fun for the whole family. 10am-3pm. Parade at 1pm.

Downtown Lock Haven. 570-748-1576, www.lockhaven.org

Jun 26. Mifflinburg’s Annual Garden Tour. Tour pri-

vate gardens in and around Mifflinburg with special demonstrations by master gardeners, artists, musicians and refreshments. Tickets required. Adm. The Mifflinburg Buggy Museum, Mifflinburg. 570-966-1355, www.buggymuseum.org

Jun 27-Aug 5.

Nature Day Camp. Hikes, experiments, discoveries and fun. Sign up for one or more weeks.

Multiple locations, including Endless Mountains Nature Center, Tunkhannock. 570-836-3835, endlessnature.org

Jun 28-Jul 4. Wolf’s Corners Fair. Tractor and truck pulls, demolition derbies, horse and pony pulls, livestock and fair exhibits. Main events start at 7pm. Wolf’s Corners Fairgrounds, Tionesta. www.wolfscornersfair.com Jun 30, Jul 1-2, 7-9. Performance: All I Really Needed to Know I Learned in Kindergarten Theatre Musical. Cook Forest Sawmill Center for the Arts, Cooksburg. 814-927-5275, www.sawmill.org

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Jul 1-16. Performance: Unnecessary Farce. Millbrook Playhouse, Mill Hall. www.millbrookplayhouse.org Jul 1-5. July Fourth Weekend Horse Camping. Cook Forest Area Scenic Trail Rides and Dude Ranch, Clarion.

814-226-5985, www.patrailride.com Jul 1-2. Red Suspenders Weekend & Fourth of July

Fireworks. Food, vendors and entertainment throughout the weekend. On Jul 2, the parade will begin at 11am and fireworks will be displayed over Berger Lake at 10pm.

Galeton. www.visitgaleton.com

Pennsylvania Firefly Festival. The familyfriendly celebration includes exhibits, videos, arts and crafts, games, food and live music from noon-8pm. From 9pm-midnight, volunteers will lead attendees to the sites to search for fireflies. The Black Caddis Ranch, Kelletville.

814-463-7606, http://pafireflyfestival.blogspot.com

Jul 2. Kids’ Bike Parade & Ice Cream Bar. There will be

Jun 25-26. 44th Annual Cross Fork Snake Hunt/

kind antique items for sale, as well as food and live music.

Eagles Mere Village Green, Eagles Mere. 570-525-3370, www.visithistoriceaglesmere.com

Fireman’s Parade & Field Day. Children’s activities, vendors, giveaway drawings, contests and more. The hunt will take place throughout the weekend, and the parade will begin at noon on Jun 25. Kettle Creek Hose Company, Cross Fork. www.kettlecreekhoseco.com

a prize for the best decorated bike with a red, white and blue theme. Curwensville Lake, Curwensville. 814-2362320, clra@curwensvillelake.com

Jul 2. Summer Antiques Market. Featuring one-of-a-

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Campfire Music Series: Red, White & Blue: Patriotic Songs & the Stories Behind Them. Free with regular adm. The Children’s Museum, Bloomsburg. 570389-9206, www.the-childrens-museum.org whereandwhen.com / 2016 W&W summer / 23 /

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Gatherings on the Green 42nd Annual Antiques Market Saturday, July 2

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50+ Vendors • Demonstrations Classes • Yarn • Spinning Knitting • Crochet • Felting Weaving • Fleece Sale Angora Rabbits • Alpacas • Llamas Angora Goats • Border Collies Sheep Breed Display

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42nd Annual Bark Peelers’ Convention.

Celebrate the woodhicks of the late 1800s with demonstrations, exhibits, contests, crafts, food and music. Check out the new expansion, displays and exhibits at the museum. 9am-5pm. Pennsylvania Lumber Museum, Galeton.

814-435-2652, www.lumbermuseum.org

Jul 4. Kids Day II: Dress Up & Discover! Children of all ages will be able to wear combat gear and helmets from the museum education collection and then pose for pictures behind the wheel of an authentic Jeep. 10am-3pm.

Adm. Pennsylvania Military Museum, Boalsburg. 814-4666263, www.pamilmuseum.org

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Jul 4. Marienville July Fourth Celebration. Softball, volleyball, horseshoes, swimming, giveaway drawings, bingo, a Chinese auction, food, a parade, a splash dance, the band TRIXX performing from 7-10pm and fireworks at 10pm. 1-10pm. MACA Park, Marienville. forestcounty.com

Punxsutawney Groundhog Festival. The weeklong festival will include daily children’s entertainment, craft and merchandise vendors, a selection of food items, children’s rides and games and entertainment during the day and nightly. 11am-10pm. Free. Barclay Square, Punxsutawney. 814-938-5689, groundhogfestival.com

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Jul 4-5. Independence Day Free Admission.

Individuals age 17 and under who are wearing red, white and blue or who can answer an Independence Day trivia question will receive free adm. World of Little League Museum, South Williamsport. .littleleaguemuseum.org Jul 4. Brockway Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration. Food, games and fun for all ages. Fireworks at dusk. Taylor Memorial Park, Brockway. brockwayfourth.com Jul 4. Pennsylvania Fish for Free Day. Residents and nonresidents are legally allowed to fish with no fishing license. Public waters, Pennsylvania. 866-262-8734, http://fishandboat.com/fishforfree.htm

Jul 5. Eagles Mere Park History in Photos. Barbie James will share photos from 1907-1916 of local areas, including Forest Inn, early park cottages, and beach, railroad, and other local sites. DeWire Center, Eagles Mere.

570-525-3155, www.eaglesmeremuseum.org Jul 8-10. Red, White & Blueberry Festival. Family fun

with dances, live bands, crafts, vendors, a baking contest, a children’s bike parade, a pie eating contest, a book sale, car races, roller skating and more. Also, blueberry wine and blueberry goodies at Carriage House Creations. Throughout Reynoldsville. carriagehousecreations.com

Jul 9. Eagles Mere Antique Show. Eagles Mere Village Green, Eagles Mere. http://visithistoriceaglesmere.com Jul 9. Sunbury Celebration. A day of fun family-oriented events culminating with a fireworks display. Activities include baseball tournaments, rides and amusements, swimming, ice skating and live music. There will be food and craft vendors. Sunbury. www.cityofsunbury.com Jul 9. Dream Makers Make-A-Wish Motorcycle Dice

Run. A fun-filled 110-mile motorcycle ride through McKean, Potter and Cameron counties. 9am. Cameron County Vets Club, Emporium. 814-546-2588, 814-546-2888

Jul 10. High Country Art & Crafts Fair. Arts and crafts vendors from across the state, as well as entertainment.

S.B. Elliott State Park, Penfield. www.facebook.com/highcountryartscrafts Jul 10. Antiques on the Avenue. More than 40 dealers with a wide variety of antiques and collectibles. 10am-3pm.

University Avenue, Selinsgrove. 570-541-9117, www.selinsgrove.net, www.selingsgrove.net Jul 14-23.

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Jul 14-17. People’s Choice Festival of Pennsylvania Arts. The annual arts and crafts festival will feature talented central Pennsylvania artisans, along with food, fun and family entertainment in a park-like setting. Parking fee. Pennsylvania Military Museum, Boalsburg. 814-4666263, www.peopleschoicefestival.com whereandwhen.com / 2016 W&W summer / 27 /

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Jul 15-17. Earthen Building Intensive Class. Explore the joy of playing in the mud including an earthen oven construction, firing and pizza making. The full intensive of four days includes meals and lodging or individual days with meals. 5pm. Quiet Creek Herb Farm and School of Country Living, Brookville. 814-849-9662, www.quietcreekherbfarm.org Jul 16. Clearfield County Air & Car Show.

814-765-8520, www.schultzairshows.com

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Jul 16.

Treasure Castle Seventh Year Celebration.

Celebrate Treasure Castle’s birthday with food, fun and games. Treasure Castle, South Williamsport. 570-3265000, www.treasurecastleplayland.com

Jul 16. Performance: John Hoey Orchestra. The group is a dance band. DeWire Center, Eagles Mere. 570-5253176, www.emfoa.org

Jul 14-Aug 14. Exhibit: Michelle Ramin: The Sky’s (Not) the Limit. In her highly rendered figurative pieces, the artist explores the possibilities and limitations surrounding humanity’s insatiable search for happiness and contentment. The Gallery at Penn College, Williamsport.

570-320-2445, www.pct.edu/gallery Jul 15-17. East Brady Riverfest. The three-day cele-

bration of life along the beautiful Allegheny River will feature live musical performances, fireworks, a talent contest, rides and games for children, a parade, activities, an interfaith church service and more. East Brady. eastbradyareariverfest@yahoo.com

Jul 15-16. 100-Mile Yard Sale. Attendees will find treasures galore in this huge sale that started in 1998.

9am-5pm. Elk County, Cameron County, Centre County and Clearfield County. http://visitquehannaarea.com Jul 15-16.

Quilt Show & Challenge. The theme is Muncy Compass. Other designs will be Mariner’s Compass and Around the World. Featuring more than 100 antique, vintage, and traditional quilts, as well as demonstrations and vendors. Friday 10am-8pm, Saturday 9am-3pm. Myers Elementary School, Muncy. muncyhistoricalsociety.org

Jul 15. Blueberries & Bluegrass. A delicious evening of great food and live bluegrass music. Food will include sausage and chicken sandwiches, fries and more, plus everything blueberry: pie, sundaes, ice cream, fresh picked berries and the famous blueberry whoopie pies. Free adm.

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Jul 16. Selinsgrove Stroll and Hops, Vines & Wines Festival. Featuring arts, crafts and sidewalk sales downtown, as well as superb micro and craft brews, fine regional wineries, delicious food from local restaurants and great entertainment on University Avenue. Downtown Selinsgrove. 570-541-9117, www.selinsgrove.net, www. selinsgrove.net Jul 16-17. Woodcarving Competition & Show. The 32nd annual show features wood- and carving-related vendors, contests and demonstrations. Soap carving will be offered for children. Cook Forest Sawmill Center for the Arts, Cooksburg. 814-927-6655, www.sawmill.org Jul 16. May the Force Be With You Day. Meet and get photos taken with professional Star Wars characters.

Check out Star Wars-themed games, crafts and lightsabers. Children who dress like a Star Wars character will receive a discount on adm. Included with museum adm.

The Children’s Museum, Bloomsburg. 570-389-9206, www.the-childrens-museum.org Jul 17-23. Jefferson County Fair. A carnival, truck and

tractor pulls, a demolition derby, old-fashioned mud races and a professional rodeo. 10am-10pm. Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Brookville. 814-265-0640, jeffcofair.com

Jul 18, Aug 15. Kids’ Karaoke Cruise. Sing out and win prizes. Hot dogs and snacks are available for purchase.

Reservations are required. Adm. Hiawatha Paddlewheel Boat, Susquehanna State Park, Williamsport. 570-3262500, www.ridehiawatha.com Jul 18-23. Ridgway Fireman’s Celebration. A carni-

val, rides, food, fireworks and a parade on Saturday.

Ridgway Carnival Grounds, Ridgway. 814-776-6329, 814772-8085, http://rfd4.org/firemenscarnival.htm

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Jul 21-23. Susquehanna Hometown Days. Featuring

a carnival, a wristband night on Thursday, a firemen’s parade on Friday, fireworks on Saturday, food, games and live music nightly. Susquehanna Fire Station, Susquehanna.

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Jul 22-24. Performance: Zombie Prom. A musical romp set in the 1950s. Community Theatre League, Williamsport. 570-327-1777, www.ctlshows.com Jul 22-Aug 27. Exhibit: You’re Messin’ With the

Wrong Guy. Curt Miller’s exploration of tough guy/macho actors and their pet peeves. The gallery is open on Mondays through Saturdays. Converge Gallery, Williamsport. 570435-7080, www.convergegallery.com

Jul 22-31.

Performance: Baskerville. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson must crack the mystery of The Hound of the Baskervilles before a family curse dooms its newest heir. By Ken Ludwig. Millbrook Playhouse, Mill Hall.

570-748-8083, www.millbrookplayhouse.org

Jul 22-23.

American Canoe Association Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Teacher Workshop. Subjects to be covered will include paddling environment, equipment, loading and unloading, rescues, maneuvers and strokes. Participants will be required to complete a wet exit. 9am-5pm. Fee. Cook Forest State Park, Cooksburg.

814-744-8475, www.dcnr.state.pa.us, dluthringe@pa.gov

Jul 23-24.

Vietnam Revisited: Living History Combat Bivouac. Living historians will portray the life of combat soldiers of the Vietnam era in Southeast Asia. Daily programs will include accompanying squads on Recon Patrols and a tactical patrol ambush demonstration at 1:30pm. 10am. Pennsylvania Military Museum, Boalsburg.

814-466-6263, www.pamilmuseum.org

Jul 23.

2016 Case Collector Reunion. Case knife enthusiasts will celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Case Collectors Club with knife swapping, vintage knife appraisals, a custom knife making demonstration, contests, a seminar, wood carving, giveaway drawings, knives and products for sale, and more. 9am-4pm. Zippo/Case Museum, Bradford. 814-368-2926, www.wrcase.com

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Performance: Dan Levinson’s Jazz Band.

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Jul 23. Christmas in July. Campers may decorate their campsites, and there will be a movie, crafts, a breakfast with Santa and prizes. Curwensville Lake, Curwensville.

814-236-2320, clra@curwensvillelake.com Jul 23. Wine in the Pines. The second annual event will feature six to eight wineries, as well as craft and food vendors, with beer also available. Hess Field, Danville. 570284-4502, www.visitdanville.com

Jul 23. Taste Full Event. Wine tasting and sales, beer tastings, small portions of food, entertainment on the outdoor stage and horse-drawn carriage rides. Sullivan County Fairgrounds, Forksville. sullivanpachamber.com Jul 23. Earthen Building Intensive Extension Class.

An extension of the earlier class. Organic lunch included.

9am-1pm. Quiet Creek Herb Farm and School of Country Living, Brookville. 814-849-9662, quietcreekherbfarm.org Jul 23.

American Girl Fashion Show. Campers and their dolls will show off handmade fashion accessories during the hour of American Girl fun and refreshments.

Adm. The Children’s Museum, Bloomsburg. 570-3899206, www.the-childrens-museum.org

Jul 23. 19th Annual Kids & Cancer Motorcycle Benefit Run. Cruise through the beautiful mountains of scenic northern Pennsylvania, the Allegheny Forest and southern New York state to benefit children and cancer programs.

Food and music will be available at several locations in Bradford. Zippo/Case Museum, Bradford. 814-368-2764, www.kidsandcancerbenefitrun.com whereandwhen.com / 2016 W&W summer / 29 /

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Jul 24-30. Clarion County Fair. A carnival, demolition derbies, truck and tractor pulls, stage shows and livestock exhibits. Redbank Valley Municipal Park, Fairmount City.

814-365-5179, http://clarioncountyfair.com Jul 24-25. Blaisdell Pro Am. Watch 140 PGA pros vie

for prizes. The club is an 18-hole, par 70, championship golf course designed by Walter J. Travis. Pennhills Club, Bradford. 814-368-6159, www.pennhillsclub.com

Jul 25-30. Troy Fair. Featuring something for every-

one, such as rides, games, vendors, free entertainment, contests, truck and tractor pulls, Bullride Mania, demolition derbies, animal displays and shows, crafts and more.

Alparon Park, Troy. 570-297-3694, www.troyfair.com

Jul 26. Performance: Night Fever Tribute to the Bee

Gees. Remember disco fever and enjoy the sounds of the Bee Gees. 7:30pm. Adm. Bromeley Family Theater, University of Pittsburgh, Bradford. www.bcpac.com

Jul 28-30. PA Hog Rally. Includes motorcycle rides, a paddlewheel boat ride on the Susquehanna River, and a wine tour. Preregistrations are encouraged. Williamsport.

814-406-9680, www.pastatehogrally.com

Jul 28-30. Allegheny Mountain Championship Rodeo. The PRCA/WRPA-sanctioned event will include professional cowboys and cowgirls competing for points toward National Finals Rodeo in barback bronc, saddle bronc, steer wrestling, barrel racing, tie down roping and bull riding. There will be a live band each evening, as well as concessions, vendors, horseback riding and more. 8pm.

Flying W Ranch, Tionesta. www.theflyingwranch.com Jul 28-31. Eastern Traditional Archery Rendezvous.

More than 100 dealers, plus eight all-3-D courses on more than 200 acres with 200 targets representing realistic hunting scenarios. A course, range and balloon shoot for children will be offered. The Eagle Eye competition will feature monetary awards. Denton Hill State Park, Coudersport. www.archeryfestivals.com

Jul 29-Aug 7. Performance: Rock of Ages. In late

1980s Hollywood, Stacee takes the stage at one of the Sunset Strip’s last legendary venues. Millbrook Playhouse, Mill Hall. 570-748-8083, www.millbrookplayhouse.org

Jul 29. Fan Appreciation Night. Late models, sprints,

street stocks and semi-late models. Attendees may meet their favorite drivers, get autographs and win special prizes. 5pm. Thunder Mountain Speedway, Brookville. 814590-4173, http://BLMotorsports.net/#!schedule/ccms

Jul 30. Performance: Capitol Steps. The well-known

political satire group from Washington, D.C., will present a program. DeWire Center, Eagles Mere. www.emfoa.org

Jul 30-31.

Motorcycle Ride for the Elk. Vendors, entertainment, horse-drawn wagon rides, 4-D Story Theater and more. 10am-7pm. Elk Country Visitor Center, Benezette. 814-787-5167, http://experienceelkcountry.com / 30 /

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Jul 30. Acorn Family Festival. An interactive multicul-

tural event featuring music, dance, art and storytelling for families. Performers will include children and adults. A family-friendly lunch will be available for a minimal charge.

Rain or shine. Central Oak Heights, West Milton. 570-8984002, www.centraloakheights.org

Jul 30. Brookville Y Cares for Kids 5K, Duathlon &

Community Walk. Run 3.1 miles, bike 12 miles and run another 2 miles. Compete solo or participate as a team of two or three people. Benefits Western PA CARES for Kids Child Advocacy Center. 8am-1:30pm. Shelter 2, Cook Forest State Park, Cooksburg. 814-849-1904, www.dcnr.state.pa. us, http://carescac.org

Jul 30-31. Motorcycle Ride for the Elk. Vendors, entertainment, horse-drawn wagon rides, 4-D Story Theater and more. 10am-7pm. Elk Country Visitor Center, Benezette. 814-787-5167, http://experienceelkcountry.com Jul 30. Tasting in the Wilds. A wine, beer, food and art

festival including several wineries, more than a dozen breweries, local food vendors, live music and the Taste of the Arts juried fine art show. Noon-7pm. Ridgway Firemen’s Lot, Ridgway. 814-772-7051, http://tastinginthewilds.com

Jul 31-Aug 6. Clearfield County Fair. Games, rides,

food, crafts, produce, commercial booths, animals and livestock, horse shows and competitions, the fair queen competition, and live bands. Clearfield Fairgrounds, Clearfield. www.clearfieldcountyfair.com

Jul 31-Aug 6. 80th Annual Potter County Fair. The celebration of rural living will feature competitions, a midway, carnival rides, livestock shows and auctions, vendors and entertainment. Potter County Fairgrounds, Millport. http://pottercountyfair.wix.com/index

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Aug 2. Performance: Strange Magic Tribute to the Electric Light Orchestra. Travel back to the classic rock era of the ’70s. 7:30pm. Adm. Bromeley Family Theater, University of Pittsburgh, Bradford. 814-362-2522, www. bcpac.com Aug 3. Lecture: Friends’ Richard Koontz Memorial Lecture Series. 7:30pm. Donations requested.

Pennsylvania Military Museum, Boalsburg. 814-466-6263, www.pamilmuseum.org Aug 4-7, 11-13. Performance: Charlotte’s Web. This

new musical version of the story brings a new dimension to E.B. White’s beloved classic. Cook Forest Sawmill Center for the Arts, Cooksburg. 814-927-5275, www.sawmill.org

Aug 4-7. Loyalsock Valley Antique Machinery Show.

Tractor pulls, garden tractors, live music, and lumberjack events such as axe throwing and log rolling. Lycoming County Sportsmen’s Grounds, Loyalsockville. 570-4353432, www.lvamassoc.org

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Aug 5-7.

Performance: Peter Pan, the Musical. A modern version of the timeless tale about a boy who wouldn’t grow up. Community Theatre League, Williamsport. 570-327-1777, www.ctlshows.com

Aug 6. Frosty Hollow Herbal Fair & Country Market.

Herbs, gardening, exhibits, demonstrations and seminars, as well as nature, art and other tours. 9am-4pm. Frosty Hollow B&B, Coudersport. www.frostyhollowbandb.com

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Aug 6. Kinzua Country Tango. Test individual or team

Performance: Kitchen Witches. Isobel Lomax and Dolly Biddle are two cable-access cooking show hostesses who have hated each other for 20 years.

Now circumstances put them together on a television show. Millbrook Playhouse, Mill Hall. millbrookplayhouse.org

Aug 5-6. Montrose Blueberry Festival. Two days of

family fun, food, books and blueberry everything. A pancake breakfast will be served at 8am both days. Free adm.

Village green, Montrose. montrosepablueberryfestival.org

Aug 5. Touch-A-Truck. The fun-filled day with trucks of all kinds will offer an up-close, hands-on look at heavy equipment, go-karts, fire engines and more. Adm. The Children’s Museum, Bloomsburg. 570-389-9206, www. the-childrens-museum.org Aug 5-7. 65th Annual Woodsmen’s Show. See the top

lumberjacks in the country compete in events like crosscut saw, springboard, ax throwing and tree felling. Food and craft vendors will be on-site. Cherry Springs State Park, Coudersport. www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/ cherrysprings/, www.woodsmenshow.com

Aug 6-28. Guided Tour Weekends. Receive a personal guided tour for the regular admission price on Saturdays and Sundays. 1pm. Adm. Pennsylvania Military Museum, Boalsburg. 814-466-6263, pamilmuseum.org Aug 6. Boot Camp for Kids. The summer day camp of

military instruction, designed for ages 8 to 13, will feature three training stations staffed by prior servicepeople. A T-shirt, boonie hat and lunch of Meals-Ready-to-Eat will be provided. Preregistration required by July 27. Fee. Pennsylvania Military Museum, Boalsburg. 814-466-6263, www.pamilmuseum.org

Aug 6. Willow Creek Triathlon. The event, featuring a 300-yard swim, a 15-mile bike ride and a 3-mile run, will start in the Allegany State Park, New York, and end at The Willows in Bradford. ASP Quaker Lake Beach House, Salamanca. 814-362-3503, ext. 2461, willowcreektriathlon.org Aug 6, 20. Performance: Spencer & the T Bones.

Lively country band. DeWire Center, Eagles Mere. 570-5253176, www.emfoa.org Aug 6. Lemonade Day. Food, games, music, contests

and giveaway drawings, a petting zoo and - of course lemonade stands. 11am-4pm. Second Street Community Center, Northumberland. 570-412-4072, www.17857.org

Aug 6-7. Medix Run Rendezvous. Food specials, more

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abilities in the endurance race by running, biking, swimming and canoeing the Allegheny National Forest. 9:30am.

Warren YMCA, Warren. www.kinzuacountrytango.com

Aug 6.

Performance: Stray Birds. DeWire Center, Eagles Mere. 570-525-3176, www.emfoa.org

Aug 6. Bob Swanson Memorial Race. The 5K run, 2-mile walk and 1-mile fun run will be followed by a picnic brunch. 9am. Mount Jewett Family Tastee Freeze, Mount Jewett. 814-778-5940, www.bobswanson5k.com Aug 7. Oxygen Day. Tour the Federal-style house, which

was the American home of English scientist, theologian, educator and political progressive Joseph Priestley, who is celebrated as the discoverer of oxygen. Chemistry demonstrations at 1:30 and 2:30pm. Joseph Priestley House Museum, Northumberland. www.josephpriestleyhouse.org

Aug 7-13. Cameron County Fair. Carnival rides, a trac-

tor pull, a bubble gum blowing contest, a stick horse rodeo, live entertainment, a pet parade, a talent show, a horseshoe tournament and more. Emporium. 814-486-1412, http://cameroncountyfair.org

Aug 8-13. Tioga County Fair. The fair’s 50th anniver-

sary will feature musical entertainment by Joe Diffie, David Zentner, Devon Franks, Penny Eckman, Big Tiny Young and Greenwood Valley Boys, as well as track entertainment featuring a monster and tough trucks show, tractor and truck pulls and two demolition derbies. Tioga County Fairgrounds, Wellsboro. www.tiogacountyfair.com

Aug 8-13.

Sykesville Ag & Youth Fair. Agricultural, livestock and educational displays and competitions, as well as a carnival, commercial exhibits, motorsports events and food concessions. 10am-10pm. Sykesville Fairgrounds, Sykesville. 814-894-7871, http://sykesvillefair.org

Aug 9-13. Elk County Fair. Food, exhibits, amusements, novelties, bands, demolition derbies, contests and more.

Elk County Fairgrounds, Kersey. 814-885-8376, www.elkcountyfair.net, www.ridgwaychamber.com Aug 11-13. 15th Annual Kettle Creek Music Festival.

Live music from some of the best small bands in the area, as well as military tributes and vendors throughout the weekend. Quiet Oaks Campground, Cross Fork. www. kcmusicfest.com

Aug 11-13.

Festa Italiana. Celebrate the city’s Italian heritage with food and live musical entertainment nightly, along with children’s games and rides. Also, a beer tent, a live magic show and a meatball eating contest. Italian Club, Bradford. 814-362-2074

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Open House. A wine and dine dinner with entertainment, the Knight Cruisers car cruise and a VIP tent for all veterans and active-duty military guests. 6pm. Free. Clarion County Airport, Shippenville. 814-226-9993, www.clarionairport.com

Aug 12-14. Cookie Daze Festival. A cookie baking contest, a princess contest, a parade, a 5K race, the Power Wheels cruise, a big wheel race, a bed race, dances, fireworks and more. Rimersburg. cookiedazecarcruise.com Aug 12-14.

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Celebrating Swedish heritage with music, dance, ethnic foods and crafts. Mount Jewett. 814-558-7642, facebook. com/Mount-Jewett-Swedish-Festival-211598535535867

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all ages will be able to wear combat gear and helmets from the museum education collection and also pose for pictures behind the wheel of an authentic Jeep. 10am-3pm.

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Aug 13. Performance: Spencer & the T-Bones. The

group plays classic rock, funk, soul, and current hits.

Community Theatre League, Williamsport. 570-327-1777, www.ctlshows.com

Aug 13-14. Arts & Crafts Festival. Juried fine arts and crafts will be for sale on the village green with food and live music. Eagles Mere Village Green, Eagles Mere. 570-5253370, http://visithistoriceaglesmere.com Aug 13. Lewisburg BrewBQue. The Lewisburg Triathlon, beer and wine tasting, a beer garden, a root beer garden, barbecue, a barbecue contest, live music, a children’s carnival and sidewalk sales. 10am-5pm. Downtown Lewisburg.

570-523-1743, www.lewisburgpa.com

Aug 13-14. St. Leo Magnus’ Summer Festival. A church festival with food, games, a car show, a playland for children, two live bands on Saturday and three live bands on Sunday. Ridgway Firemen’s Lot, Ridgway. 814-772-3135, http://stleosfestival.com

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Aug 13. Woofstock. Salt Springs State Park, Franklin Forks. 570-278-1228, www.friendsofsaltspringspark.org, www.truefriendsawc.com Aug 13-14, 18-20. Knox Horsethief Days. A softball tournament, a yard sale, a tractor race, a sidewalk sale, a car cruise, live entertainment, a community picnic and a parade on the last day. Downtown Knox. knoxborough.com Aug 13. Derrik Day. Enjoy displays such as a shooting

well, an operating spudding rig and many engines, as well as candle making, snow cones and food vendors. Adm. Penn Brad Oil Museum, Bradford. 814-362-1955, www.pennbradoilmuseum.org

Aug 19-20. Lock Haven Jazz & Art on Main Street

(JAMS) Jazz Festival. The collaboration between the Clinton County Arts Council and Lock Haven University will feature jazz musicians. Lock Haven University and in downtown Lock Haven. www.stationgalleryccac.org

Aug 20.

Spyglass Ridge Winery Celtic Fest. Enjoy great wine, food and entertainment. There will be multiple local wineries, Old Forge Brewing Co., top-notch Celtic music, local food and craft vendors, Highland cattle, a falconer and British cars. Spyglass Ridge Winery, Sunbury.

570-286-9911, www.spyglassridgewinery.com

Aug 14. Music in the Mountains PA. Classical music by young musicians. DeWire Center, Eagles Mere. 570-5253248, 610-664-0346, www.emfoa.org

Aug 20-21. Art Festival in the Forest & Quilt Show.

The festival focuses on quilting and fabrics, painting, photography, pottery and other traditional arts. Free adm. Cook Forest Sawmill Center for the Arts, Cooksburg. 814-9276655, www.sawmill.org

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Aug 20-21. Elk Expo. Vendors, displays, presentations,

McKean County Fair. The old-fashioned country fair will offer livestock auctions, baked goods, food booths, exhibitions, concerts, races and amusement rides.

McKean County Fair Grounds, Smethport. 814-778-7326, www.mckeancountyfair.net

Aug 16-20. Hillbilly Fever Days. Celebrating the 100th

anniversary of the Beavertown Rescue Hose Co. 20. Nightly live entertainment, children’s activities, pony rides, a petting zoo, hay or carriage rides, fair food and vendors.

Beavertown Carnival Grounds, Beavertown. 570-658-7147

Aug 16-21. Tionesta Indian Festival. A family-oriented

festival with activites for people of all ages. Trash and treasure sales; basketball, dodgeball and volleyball tournaments; a pet parade; riding lawn mower races; a kiddy parade; nightly entertainment; food; arts and crafts; and fireworks. Downtown Tionesta. http://forestcounty.com

Aug 17. Grand Slam Parade. The town will greet the teams that are visiting for the Little League World Series.

Begins on West Fourth Street at Susquehanna Street and proceeds east to Market Street. Williamsport. 570-3277700, www.vacationpa.com

contests, entertainment, wagon rides and children’s activities. 10am-8pm. Elk Country Visitor Center, Benezette.

814-849-5197, http://elkexpo.com

Aug 20. Clear Creek Valley Heritage Day. Re-creating the lumbering era of the late 1800s through hands-on activities, including making toys, churning butter, washing clothes on a washboard, dipping candles and more. 10am3pm. Clear Creek State Park, Sigel. www.dcnr.state.pa.us

Aug 22-27. Harford Fair. Harford Fairgrounds, Harford. 570-434-4300, www.harfordfair.com Aug 26-27. 14th Annual Austin Dam Show. An eclec-

tic mix of live music featuring bands from the Northeast and beyond. A colorful animated light show will be projected on the dam ruins at night. Camping, hiking, fishing, food and craft vendors and more. Austin Dam Park, Austin. www.damshow.com

Aug 27-28. Performance: Roving Hysterical Theater

Aug 18-28. Little League World Series. Little League Complex, Williamsport. www.littleleague.org

Vaudeville Revival & Old-Time Nonsense Revue.

Bringing back the glories of vaudeville days - with extensive additions and emendations - with skits, songs, dances, anthropomorphic horses and monkeys. St. Basil’s Hall, Dushore. 570-928-8927, www.sullivanarts.org

Aug 18-20. Sunbury River Festival. Live music and

Aug 27-28. 37th Crook Farm Country Fair & Old-

entertainment, good food and festivities including The Valley’s Got Talent competition, children’s games, vendors, the Chalk the Walk competition, a car show, a cardboard boat regatta and a boat parade. Sunbury Riverfront Park, Sunbury. 570-286-7768, www.sunburyrevitalization.org

Time Music Festival. Enjoy live musical entertainment, dance, food, craft demonstrations and artisans. Tour the homestead, a National Heritage Site. Adm. Crook Farm Homestead, Bradford. 814-362-3906, www.bradfordlandmark.org

Aug 18-21. Potter County Bowhunters Festival.

Archery dealers and vendors, plus seven 3-D courses on more than 200 acres with 180 targets representing realistic hunting scenarios. There will be a course, range and balloon shoot for children. The Sharp Shooter competition will feature money and prizes. Denton Hill State Park, Coudersport. www.archeryfestivals.com

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Top: Guests to Kinzua Bridge State Park can see more than 10 miles to the horizon from the Kinzua Sky Walk, which opened in 2011.

Right: The new Visitors Center at Kinzua Bridge State Park, offers interactive displays, a gift shop, and comfort facilities.

The views of Kinzua Creek Valley from the Kinzua Bridge Skywalk are breathtaking. Now, the opening of a new visitors center near the entranceway to the Skywalk is expected to draw even more people to the unique site with a variety of interactive displays and activities.

The Kinzua Bridge State Park Visitors Center, which was expected to open in the spring, is located in McKean County, about 25 minutes south of Bradford. The park is accessible from the east and west via Route 6 and is situated about an hour and a half due north of DuBois and Route 80.

Voted Best State Park of the Year in 2012, the Kinzua Bridge State Park is also ranked number 11 on the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources(DCNR) list of “25 Must-See Pennsylvania Parks.”

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through the region in the mid 1800s. Famed Civil War General and Philadelphia lawyer Thomas Kane was also the president of the Erie Railroad and a coal company south of the Kinzua Gorge. He envisioned a bridge across the valley as the most efficient route for getting coal to his northern customers.

Construction of the sandstone piers began in 1881. The bridge was designed by Adolphos Bonzano, as were the patented “Phoenix columns” that effectively served as shock absorbers. The chief engineer was Octave Chanute. For 94 days, 125 men labored to connect the wrought iron towers, and the viaduct immediately became the largest railroad bridge in the world. In 1900, it was reconstructed of steel to accommodate heavier loads.

Passenger trains were added to the route as riders were invited to “ride the tracks across the sky.” In 1939, aviator Odo Valentine attracted quite a crowd to the gorge when he flew a biplane between

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Freight service across the viaduct ended in 1959, but the bridge remained a popular tourist destination. In 1963, Kinzua Gorge was designated

by Pennsylvania as a State Park and it officially opened in 1970. In 1987, passenger excursion trains traveled through the Allegheny National Forest to the bridge from nearby Kane, coming to a stop 300 feet above the valley floor before making the trip back.

In 2002, an inspection revealed that sections of some towers were beginning to rust, and the excursion trains were halted. A $12 million repair job ensued in 2003. On July 21, skies darkened Just a handful of more than 125 men who laearly, and the workers left the site early to avoid an bored on the construction of the massive railroad impending storm. It was no ordinary storm, how- bridge over the Kinzua Gorge in McKean County. ever. An F1 tornado fell out of the clouds, racing down one hillside of the gorge and slamming into is completed. The new 2,800-square foot facility will the middle of the bridge.

After the rare twister, only six columns remained be perched on the edge of the ridge just east of at the south side of the bridge and three at the the bridge.

In addition to office space, the visitors center north. At an exceeding cost to the state, the renovawill feature two large exhibit halls in the main lobby. tion project was abandoned, as was the bridge for the next six years. In 2009, plans were proposed to Among the exhibits will be a three-car train that pays utilize what remained of the bridge as an observa- homage to the coal, timber and oil industries that once supported the rail line. An additional excursion tion deck.

The Kinzua Sky Walk was opened as a new and train car will serve as a theater where guests can see practical addition to the park in 2011, when visitors a short video highlighting the history of the bridge.

There will also be classrooms, a reception area, were invited back to “walk the tracks across the sky.”

Extending 600 feet from the southern ridge of the restrooms, and a PA Wilds Artisans Gift Shop, acvalley, the observation deck stands 225 feet above cording to Linda Devlin, executive director of the the floor of the gorge. Not only can visitors see Allegheny National Forest Visitors Bureau. Though the mangled steel below that was once part of the operated separately by federal and state agencies, bridge, the view up and down the valley is reported the proximity of the parks to each other provides thousands of acres of public land for outdoor recreto stretch as far as 11 miles. ation and more than 600 miles of hiking trails.

“The view is exLocal inventensive,” said Mitch tions and other Stickle, park manager history of Mckfor Kinzua Bridge State ean County will Park and the nearby be featured at Elk State Park and the Kinzua VisiBendigo State Park, tors Center. In the where the current resecond floor of gional office is located. the building, a Stickle has been with model of the the State Park service complete bridge for 28 years and has will be displayed, served Kinzua Bridge along with some State Park for the past creative space for four years. He and his families to constaff will move their Visitors to the Kinzua Bridge State Park have described struct a bridge operations to the new venturing out on the Kinzua Sky Walk to “walking on from magnetic visitors center when it air.”

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A glass floor embedded in the observation deck of the Kinzua Sky Walk provides a birds-eye view of the Kinzua Gorge and the wreckage of the old railroad bridge 225 feet below.

blocks. Staff will also offer nature hikes and a tor- field trips and motorcoach tours, readers can log on nado walk. to http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/ While the valley floor remains off limits to hikers kinzuabridge/. due to the danger posed by the continuously settling bridge parts, guided tours are offered on occasion to the edge of the debris field. Guests may spot a wide ABOUT THE variety of wildlife, including white-tailed deer, black AUTHOR bears, wild turkeys, grouse, and songbirds while takRick Hiduk has ing advantage of abundant picnicking areas. written for EnStickle said that guests are always overwhelmed gle Printing and by the scope of the bridge and its history. “They can’t believe that it was built in 94 days,” he rePublishing Commarked. Visitors will also hear the folklore of the pany in Lancaster Kinzua Gorge, which includes Big Foot sightings and County (publisher a tale about $40,000 in stolen gold supposedly burof Where & When) since 2004, even ied within sight of the bridge. after moving from the bottom to the A grand opening ceremony is anticipated in the top of the state in 2011 to provide fall of 2016. “We want to make sure that everything historical research, project developis complete, including the landscaping,” said Stickle. ment, and freelance writing as Endless The Center is open year-round from 8 a.m. to sunset.

Mountains Media Services. He conThe first two weeks of October bring the most guests siders himself a naturalist and homeas the fall foliage peaks, however Devlin maintains steader, restoring and largely living that the winter panorama is equally stunning. off a small farm in Wyoming County.

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ONGOING Through Jun 30.

Exhibit: Peter Cieslukowski Exhibition. Main Gallery, Third Floor, Walk In Art Center, Schuylkill Haven. 570-732-3728, www.walkinartcenter.org

Through Jun 26. Exhibit: Sunnyside: Off the Wall.

The original Sunnyside Mural will be installed at the Demuth Museum in its entirety after recent conservation.

The mural, created in 1930, tells a story of a young couple traveling through Lancaster County. Adm by donation. The Demuth Museum, Lancaster. www.demuth.org

May 6-Jun 24. Exhibit: Seven Lively Artists.

Celebrating the artists’ 60th anniversary. Open during the venue’s operational hours. Todd Hall, Two Mile House, Carlisle. 717-249-7610, www.historicalsociety.com

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Jun 1-Aug 31. Summer Day Camps. The offerings will be as follows: Nature Explorers Day Camp, Wildwood Way Day Camp, Junior Naturalist Day Camp, Science Series, Outdoor Week, Photo Boot Camp, Native Americans Along the Susquehanna, and Explore Wildwood. Wildwood Park, Harrisburg. 717-221-0292, www.wildwoodlake.org

Through Jun 26. Exhibit: GEIB: On the Wall & Off Again. Jeff Geib has created charcoal drawings on the walls of the interior of the Lancaster Museum of Art. The extra-large scale installation drawings focus on traditional vanitas subjects. Charcoal drawing workshops for children and adults will be offered. Adm by donation. Lancaster Museum of Art, Lancaster. 717-394-3497, www.lmapa.org

Jun 1-Aug 31. Rothrock Outfitters - Group Bike Rides. Ride every Wednesday at various locations throughout Huntingdon County. 4-6pm. Meet at Rothrock Outfitters, Huntingdon. 814-643-7226, www.rothrockoutfitters.com

Through Aug 31. Exhibit: Canal History. Haven Gallery, Second Floor, Walk In Art Center, Schuylkill Haven.

570-732-3728, www.walkinartcenter.org

Jun 2-4. 36th Annual National Association of Milk Bottle Collectors’ Convention. Holiday Inn-Hershey, Grantville. 571-918-0272, www.milkbottlecollectors.com whereandwhen.com / 2016 W&W summer / 39 /

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Jun 3. CCHS Block Party. With the theme of the 1960s,

Jun 4. Pigs on Penn Bacon Festival. Opening with a

Jun 3. Performance: Surf’s Up: A Tribute to the Beach Boys. Presented by Phil Dirt and the Dozers.

7:30pm. Carlisle Theatre, Carlisle. www.carlisletheatre.org

Jun 4. Glen Rock Arts & Brew Fest. A 5K fun run, ven-

the event will include ’60s games, a ’60s villain dunk tank, Dancing Through the Ages with Frank Hancock and historically priced food. 5-8pm. Cumberland County Historical Society, Carlisle. 717-249-7610, www.historicalsociety.com

Jun 3-5. World War II Weekend. Special guests; live entertainment; more than 1,200 re-enactors; 200 period vehicles; and 80 aircraft. Adm. Mid Atlantic Air Museum, Reading. 610-372-7333, www.maam.org Jun 3-18. Performance: The Merry Wives of Windsor in the Park. Gamut Theatre Group’s Harrisburg Shakespeare Company will hold the 23rd annual free Shakespeare in the Park. Wednesdays through Saturdays.

7:30pm. Free. Reservoir Park, Harrisburg.

Jun 3-5. Street Rod Nationals East Plus. A total of 4,000 street rods, customs, muscle cars and specialty vehicles, as well as manufacturer exhibits, arts and crafts, a model car contest and a vintage parts swap meet. York Expo Center, York. www.nsra-usa.com Jun 3, 24, Jul 1, 15, 29, Aug 12, 26. Murder

Mystery Dinner Cruise. The two-hour cruise will feature a three-course catered meal and a live murder mystery troupe. 7-9pm. Pride of the Susquehanna Riverboat, City Island, Harrisburg. www.harrisburgriverboat.com

Blessing of the Bacon, the festival will feature kids’ events and learning activities plus contests for adults. 11am-4pm.

Penn Farmers Market, York. www.facebook.com/ events/384062095106322

dors offering food and arts and crafts, live performances and entertainment and more. Showcases local and regional businesses and artisans. Rain or shine. 8am-5pm.

Downtown Glen Rock. www.glenrockartsandbrewfest.com

Jun 4. Folk Art Festival. See one-of-a-kind art creations in a variety of mediums and learn their histories and heritage. Main Gallery, Walk In Art Center, Schuylkill Haven.

570-732-3728, www.walkinartcenter.org Jun 4. Carpin for Kids Fishing Tournament. Children

age 15 and under may take part. Food and beverages will be available afterward. 7-11am. Meet at the Oak Shelter at Seven Points Recreation Area at Raystown Lake, Hesston.

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Music on the Mountain. The Vulcans, a folk music group, will perform from 3 to 5pm, with Mountain Ride performing from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Food vendors will be available. No adm. Kings Gap Environmental Education Center, Carlisle. 717-776-3814, www.friendsofkingsgap.org

Jun 5. June Rock the Boat Cruise. Hear local musicians

Jun 4. Performance: Hotel California - A Salute to

rock the boat, which will be docked for happy hour from 5:30 to 7:30pm. The music will continue on a one-hour sunset cruise until 8:30pm. Adm. Pride of the Susquehanna Riverboat, City Island, Harrisburg. harrisburgriverboat.com

Jun 4. D-Day Anniversary. The launching of the D-Day

Jun 6-18. Berks Country Fest. An American music jamboree. Various locations in and near Reading. www. berkscountryfest.com

the Eagles. 7:30pm. H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg. luhrscenter.com

invasion was the most crucial decision Supreme Allied Cmdr. Dwight D. Eisenhower made during World War II. Eisenhower and the soldiers who landed on the beaches in Normandy, France, will be remembered in a special program by park rangers. Eisenhower National Historic Site, Gettysburg. 717-338-4411, www.nps.gov/eise

Jun 7-10. Summer Camp: Wild World of Animals.

Featuring wild and wacky animals, as well as projects for attendees’ pets. Ages 6 to 12. 9am-noon. Fee. Mud and Maker Studio, Pottsville. www.mudandmaker.com

Jun 4.

Performance: Luke Bryan.

Hersheypark Stadium, Hershey. 717-534-3911, hersheyentertainment.com

Jun 7-Aug 30. League of Literaries (LOL). Open to students in sixth through 12th grades. Tuesdays. 6-7:30pm.

Free. Walk In Art Center, Schuylkill Haven. walkinartcenter.org

Jun 4. Aughwick Tractor Ride & Animal Rescue Day.

Jun 8-18. Performance: Wonder Tales From Around

Jun 4. Plein Air Day. Featuring the Seven Lively Artists.

Jun 8, Jul 6, Aug 10. Yuengs & Wings. The two-

Jun 4. Foundry Day Arts & Crafts Festival. More than 100 juried arts and crafts, concessions, family activities, live music, nature programs and guided walking tours through the historic village. Free adm/parking. Boiling Springs. www.facebook.com/foundrydayboilingsprings

Jun 9-11. Gettysburg Brass Band Festival. Bands from

Antique tractors will be displayed, and animal rescue groups will have foster animals. 10am-4:30pm. Rockhill Trolley Museum, Rockhill Furnace. www.rockhilltrolley.org A boxed lunch will be provided. 10am-4pm. Adm. Two Mile House, Carlisle. 717-249-7610, www.historicalsociety.com

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the World. The original comedy explores folk tales from Africa, the Middle East, Ireland and Native America. Gamut Classic Theatre, Harrisburg. www.gamuttheatre.org hour cruise will offer live entertainment, as well as all-youcan-eat wings with different sauces and a Yuengling beer.

6-8pm. Pride of the Susquehanna Riverboat, City Island, Harrisburg. 717-234-6500, www.harrisburgriverboat.com

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total of 37 off-the-beaten-path businesses will offer refreshments, games, gifts, demonstrations, workshop tours, make-and-take projects and more. Ticketholders may travel to as many businesses as they wish during the duration of the tour. Adm. Berks County. 717-721-9409, www.bestkeptsecretstour.com

Jun 9-13. Exhibit: The Moving Wall Exhibit. A half-

size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. Jim Dietrich Park, Reading. 610-9294727, www.muhlenbergtwp.com

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‘Elegance and events celebrating a bygone era in the history of automobiles. Hotel Hershey, Hershey. theeleganceathershey.com

Jun 10, Jul 22, Aug 5, 19. Dinner on the River/

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Jun 11, Jul 5. Civil War Walking Tour of Carlisle.

Learn about the town’s Civil War history from a volunteer guide. Reservations required. Adm. Cumberland County Historical Society, Carlisle. www.historicalsociety.com

Jun 11, Aug 13. Carlisle’s 19th-Century Firehouses Walking Tour. Visit six firehouses, look at Carlisle’s most burned block and learn about historical events.

Reservations required. Adm. Cumberland County Historical Society, Carlisle. 717-249-7610, www.historicalsociety.com whereandwhen.com / 2016 W&W summer / 41 /

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Bring chairs and blankets. Arts and craft vendors, a guitar workshop, refreshments and a musical craft tent for children. 10am-7pm. Berks County Heritage Center, Reading.

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Jun 11-12. Music & Wine Festival. Listen to national and local recording artists in a scenic, historical park. There will be wine, craft and food vendors. May bring lawn chairs and picnic baskets. Gates will open at 2pm. 3-9pm. Adm. Fort Hunter Park, Harrisburg. www.forthunter.org Jun 11-12. Mid-Atlantic Milling Weekend. Celebrate

the heritage of milling at Wallace-Cross Mill, Woolen Mill Windmills and Ma and Pa Railroad Heritage Village, Airville.

717-927-9565, www.maandparailroad.com

Jun 11. Rockhill Trolley Museum P&W Day. See the former Philadelphia and Western trolleys and take a ride on the only Liberty Liner still running. 10am-4pm. Rockhill Trolley Museum, Rockhill Furnace. www.rockhilltrolley.org / 42 /

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Jun 11. History Untapped: An Artisan Beer Affair.

Local and unique craft beers, food from local caterers and restaurants and opportunities to chat with the brewers.

5-9pm. Agricultural and Industrial Museum, York. http:// yorkheritage.org Jun 11-12.

Harrisburg Comic Con. Celebrity autographs and photographs, celebrity panels, video game tournaments, tabletop tournaments, a Cosplay contest, an Artists’ Alley and more. Adm. Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Harrisburg. centralpacomiccon.com

Jun 11-15. Annual Juniata River Sojourn. Daily water-

shed awareness seminars will be scheduled, and rental boats will be available. Single-day and multi-day options will be offered. Rothrock Outfitters, Huntingdon. 814-6437226, www.rothrockoutfitters.com

Jun 11. Reedsville Community Day. Community yard sale, crafts, food and entertainment. Reedsville. 717-667-2390 Jun 11. Maytown Historical Society Garden Tour.

Small-town country gardens as well as a gardening seminar at the Maytown Historical Society Museum. Adm. Maytown. 717-426-2360 Jun 11. Performance: Colebrook Road. The five-piece band creates original music through banjo, mandolin, upright bass, guitar, dobro and fiddle. Opening support from Jackson Howard. 7:30pm. Adm. Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art, Millersburg. http://nedsmithcenter.org Jun 12. Performance: Johnny Mathis: The 60th Anniversary Concert Tour. 7pm. American Music Theatre, Lancaster. 717-397-7700, www.amtshows.com

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Jun 12. Our Fraternal Forefathers. Learn about fraternal organizations in early America, such as the Masons and the Society of the Cincinnati, during the focus tour of the mansion. 11am-3pm. Adm. Rock Ford Plantation, Lancaster.

717-392-7223, www.rockfordplantation.org

Jun 14. Flag Day Event. Sponsored by the Elks, Lebanon Valley Sertoma, and the Community of Lebanon Association. Bring lawn chairs. 6:30-7:30pm. Fisher Park, Lebanon. lebanonpa.com

Jun 12. Performance: Ringo Starr and His All Starr

the scenes of area attractions and marvel at the best of American artisanship. York County. yorkpa.org/factory-tours

Band. 7pm. Reading Eagle Theater, Santander Arena, Reading. 610-898-7469, www.santander-arena.com

Jun 13-17.

Small Wonders. Children ages 3 and 4, joined by their parents, will role play, imitate, imagine, question, and experiment with nature. Classes will include crafts, snacks, and spending time outside. Adm. 9:30-11:30am.

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Jun 13-17. Kids Cave Kamp. Youths entering grades six

through nine will learn about caves, bats, rocks and fossils.

Included will be cavern tours, panning for gems, snacks, T-shirts and photos. Preregistration required. Lincoln Caverns, Huntingdon. http://lincolncaverns.com

Jun 13-Jul 15. Summer Camps. Camps, which will

combine art, nature, science, snacks, music, playtime and fun for children ages 3 to 12, will run for five consecutive days, with two weeklong sessions available for each age group. Each session will focus on a different topic. Adm. The Arts Barn, Schuylkill Haven. www.theartsbarn.org

Jun 14-18. Fireman’s Carnival. Rides, games, food and

musical entertainment. Massive fireworks show on Friday night with rain date of Saturday night. 5pm-close. Pine Grove Hose, Hook & Ladder Fire Company, Pine Grove.

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Jun 15-18. Performance: Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet June Series. Five unique programs will showcase the dancers’ versatility and the company’s repertoire. Sunoco Performance Theater, Whitaker Center for Science and Arts, Harrisburg. www.whitakercenter.org June 16-18. Pennsylvania’s Gathering of Gourds.

Featuring workshops, a silent auction, suppliers of raw gourds, gourd artwork for sale, craft and embellishment suppliers and PA Gourd Society Patch displays. Lebanon Valley Expo Center and Fairgrounds, Lebanon. www. pagourdsociety.org Jun 17-Jul 3. Performance: Forever Plaid. On the way to its first big gig, the Plaids band dies in a traffic accident. It is at the moment when their careers and lives end that the story of Forever Plaid begins. Totem Pole Playhouse, Fayetteville. www.TotemPolePlayhouse.org Jun 17-22. Civil War Institute Summer Conference: Reconstruction and the Legacy of the Civil War. Public audiences and leading historians will come together for small group discussions, battlefield tours, panel debates, and presentations. Sessions, lodging, and meals are available at Gettysburg College, Gettysburg. www.gettysburg. edu/cwi/conference whereandwhen.com / 2016 W&W summer / 43 /

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Jun 18, Jul 16, Aug 20. Full Moon Rising Cruise.

The two-hour cruise will be aboard the Princess Lake Cruiser. 7:30-9:30pm. Adm. Seven Points Marina, Hesston.

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Jun 18-19. Father’s Day Weekend. Dads with children present will receive a discount on an old-fashioned trolley ride. 10am-4pm. Rockhill Trolley Museum, Rockhill Furnace.

814-447-9576, www.rockhilltrolley.org

Jun 17-19. Civil War Days. Local history, places, people,

Jun 18. 16th Annual Penn-Mar Irish Festival.

Traditional and contemporary live Irish music, Irish dancers, Irish food, children’s activities and a wide variety of vendors offering Irish goods such as gifts, clothing, jewelry, music, books, pottery, photography and more. The Markets at Shrewsbury, Glen Rock. 717-235-6611, www.marketsatshrewsbury.com, www.pennmaririshfestival.com

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Jun 18. Art on the Avenue in West Reading. An arts and crafts festival featuring national and regional artists showing and selling their creations. The event includes live music, street performers and specialty foods and showcases local businesses. 11am-6pm. Free adm. Penn Avenue, Reading. 610-685-8854, www.lovewestreading.org

Jun 17-19. The Codorus Blast Festival in the Park.

Jun 18. Starlight Outdoor Family Film: Minions. Watch a movie under the stars. Starts at sunset. Adm is a donation of any size. Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art, Millersburg. 717-692-3699, http://nedsmithcenter.org

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Jun 18. Scavenger Hunt. Follow the clues and find the

Jun 17, Jul 3, Aug 7. Craft Beer Pairing Dinner.

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events and stories will come alive to chronicle Gen. Lee’s second invation of Pennsylvania in the first-ever city-wide commemoration of the critical role the people and strategic places played in the Civil War. No adm. Various locations around Harrisburg. facebook.com/civilwardaysharrisburg

Annual Central Pennsylvania Rodeo.

Experience bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, women’s barrel racing and bull riding. Huntingdon County Fairgrounds, Huntingdon. 814-632-7767, jmckernan@atlanticbb.net

Dock dogs, boat rides, entertainment and more. Codorus State Park, Hanover. 717-637-2816, www.codorusblast.org Antiques in the Valley. Sixty respected antiques dealers will showcase their finest 18th-, 19th- and 20th-century furnishings and accessories. Adm. Oley Valley Middle School, Oley. oleyvalleyantiqueshow.com

The two-hour cruise will feature live entertainment and a four-course catered dinner paired with craft beer. 7:309:30pm. Pride of the Susquehanna Riverboat, City Island, Harrisburg. 717-234-6500, www.harrisburgriverboat.com

Jun 18. Thunder on the River Car Show. Vintage cars,

oldies music, and food. The car show awards will include Best of Show and People’s Choice. No adm for spectators.

Columbia. 717-684-5249, www.parivertowns.com

Jun 18. Pennsylvania Fly Fishing Heritage Day. More

answers. Free face painting and prize drawings. Drawings at 4:15pm. Recommended for children, but adults are welcome to participate. 10am-4pm. Lake Tobias Wildlife Park, Halifax. 717-362-9126, www.laketobias.com

Hersheypark Stadium, Hershey. 717-534-3911, www.hersheyentertainment.com

Jun 20-24. Archaeology Week. Co-sponsored with

the York County Heritage Trust, this week of hard work, fun and education will give students the opportunity to conduct excavations, take notes and catalog artifacts.

Additional special programs will be themed around the 1930s. A public program to examine the excavations will take place on June 23. 9:30am-3:30pm. Adm. The Horn Farm Center for Agricultural Education, Hallam. 717-8407226, www.hornfarmcenter.org, yorkcountyparks.org

than 60 vendors and exhibitors, plus speakers and demonstrations, all-day fly casting instruction, a Mid-Atlantic Fly Casting Championships and more. The Meadow and Picnic Pavilion at Allenberry Resort Inn and Playhouse, Boiling Springs. , www.allenberry.com, www.paflyfishing.org

Jun 20-24. Advanced Adventures in History Camp.

Jun 18. Antique Market and Craft Show. The event will feature more than 100 dealers, many permanent shops, and food and craft vendors. 8am-4pm. Center Square, New Oxford. http://newoxford.org

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Jun 18. Saturday in the Park. A fun-filled day in the

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11am-3pm. Shelly Park, York. www.facebook.com/ events/1237446772935394

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For children entering fourth through sixth grades in the fall.

The theme is Early America. 9am-noon. Adm. Two Mile House, Carlisle. 717-249-7610, www.historicalsociety.com

Kids Cave Kamp. Children entering grades three through six will learn about caves, bats, rocks and fossils. Included are cavern tours, panning for gems, snacks, T-shirts and photos. Preregistration required. 9amnoon. Lincoln Caverns, Huntingdon. 814-643-0268, http:// lincolncaverns.com

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Jun 21-Aug 16.

Two for Tuesdays Sightseeing Cruise. Witness the breathtaking views of Raystown Lake.

Buy one ticket and get one free. Tuesdays. 1:30-3pm. Adm. Seven Points Marina, Hesston. 814-658-3074, www.7pointsmarina.com

Jun 23-25, Sep 22-24. Antiques and Collectors

Extravaganza. Hundreds of dealers selling antiques and collectibles outdoors and indoors. Rain or shine.

Renninger’s, Kutztown. www.renningers.net

Jun 23. June Jamboree. Local wineries, beer, food and artisans. Artists will share their creative treasures and diverse works. Regional restaurants and wineries will offer their specialties. Cold beer will be on tap. Live music will be available for dancing. 5:30-9pm. The Square, Orwigsburg. www.orwigsburg.net Jun 23-Aug 18. Thursday Sightseeing Cruise.

Witness the breathtaking views of Raystown Lake.

Thursdays. 1:30-3pm. Adm. Seven Points Marina, Hesston.

814-658-3074, www.7pointsmarina.com Jun 24-26. Book Nook Bonanza. Browse more than 250,000 new and used books at one of the largest used book sales on the East Coast. York City Ice Arena, York. 717851-2149, www.wellspan.org/booknook Jun 24. Exhibit: Opening Reception for Jo Margolis

and Michele Taber: Line & Color. The two artists explore the detailed, delicate and decisive use of line and shape with different media. 6:30pm. Carlisle Arts Learning Center, Carlisle. 717-249-6973, www.carlislearts.org

Jun 25-26. IPA Strength Spectacular. Athletes from across the county will participate in a weekend of strength events at the home of world weightlifting. York Barbell Company, York. 717-495-0024, www.ipapower.com

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Jun 25. Antiques, Art, & Craft Show. More than 200 vendors will fill Locust Street Park and line the main thoroughfare. Attendees can expect to find crafts, antiques, food, and entertainment. Free parking and free shuttle service will be availabe. The rain date is July 9. Pets will not be allowed. 9am-3pm. Columbia. 717-684-5249, www. parivertowns.com Jun 25. Performance: The Raleigh Ringers. The internationally acclaimed concert handbell choir will perform unique interpretations of sacred, secular and popular music. 7pm. H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg. 717-477-SHOW, http://luhrscenter.com Jun 25.

PA Cider Fest. Samplings of Pennsylvaniamade cider, cider workshops and seminars, live music by Schizophonic, and an artisan market. Noon-4pm. Hauser Estate Winery, Biglerville. 717-334-4888, www.hauserestate.com, www.paciderfest.com

Jun 25. German Beer Fest. Celebrates German culture with beer, wine, food and music. Reading Liederkranz, Reading. 610-373-3982, www.readingliederkranz.com Jun 25. Wingstock. A hot wing and food festival including activities and vendors. Santander Stadium, York. www. wingstockyork.org Jun 25. Founders’ Day Festival. All things John Harris I and II will be celebrated in the outdoor festival. There will be Native American and Colonial encampments, crafts, a trading post, music, children’s games and activities, storytelling, and more. No adm. John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion, Harrisburg. 717-233-3462, http://dauphincountyhistory.org Jun 25-26. 12th Annual Discovery Days. Celebrate

85 years of discovery with special historic tours, workshops, children’s activities and fun for the whole family.

9am-5pm. Adm. Lincoln Caverns, Huntingdon. 814-6430268, http://lincolncaverns.com

Jun 25. The Truck Stops Here. The second annual food

truck fair will allow attendees to sample cuisine from a variety of award-winning food trucks. Face painting, a disc jockey and unique bicycle demonstrations will provide entertainment. 11am-5pm. Adm. Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles, Boyertown. www.boyertownmuseum.org

Jun 25. 23rd Annual Gourmet Garden Tour. Enjoy the

fare of local wineries, breweries and restaurants while touring private urban gardens. Centre Park Historic District, Reading. 610-375-7860, www.centrepark.org

Jun 25. Performance: River City Big Band. Led by Steve Rudolph, the celebrated 16-piece band plays an eclectic mix of arrangements by Buddy Rich, Count Basie and Duke Ellington, as well as original arrangements rooted in improvisation. 7:30pm. Adm. Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art, Millersburg. 717-692-3699, http://nedsmithcenter.org

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Jun 30, Jul 1-3. Performance: Anything Goes. In conjunction with Carlisle Summerfair. Carlisle Theatre, Carlisle. 717-258-0666, www.carlisletheatre.org

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Jun 26. RiverFest. Celebrate the anniversary of the

Jul 1-2. 199th 4th Of July Celebration. Live entertainment, games, food and 5,000 candles illuminated. Hi-tech fireworks with synchronized music. Parade on Saturday.

Gates open at noon. Lititz Springs Park, Lititz. www.lititz4thofjuly.com

Jun 27-Jul 1. Nature Discovery Program: Nature

Jul 1-4. Battle of Gettysburg Anniversary Events.

Special National Park Ranger guided walks, programs, and family activities. Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitors Center, Gettysburg. 717-338-4469, www.nps. gov/gett

burning of the bridge by enjoying entertainment and the annual lighting of the piers at dusk. There is a suggested donation. 5-9pm. John Wright Restaurant, Wrightsville.

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Detectives. Children ages 5 and 6 will investigate forests, fields and streams as they look for signs of local animals.

Days will be packed with exploration, crafts, hikes and more, and the week will conclude with a live animal finale.

9:30am-noon. Adm. Richard M. Nixon County Park, York.

717-428-1961, www.yorkcountyparks.org

Jun 27-Jul 2.

Tower-Porter Old Home Week Celebration. The 69th annual carnival and block party will feature rides, food, fun, games and more. American Legion Midway Grounds, Tower City. www.tpoldhomeweek.org

Jun 27-Jul 2. Fireman’s Carnival.

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Jun 27-Jul 1. Kids Cave Kamp. Children entering grades one through three will learn about caves, bats, rocks and fossils. Included will be cavern tours, panning for gems, snacks, T-shirts and photos. Preregistration required.

9am-noon. Lincoln Caverns, Huntingdon. 814-643-0268, http://lincolncaverns.com Jun 28-Jul 1. Summer Camp: Cowboys, Indians & Superheroes. Make pinch bowls, coil pots, superheroes and Ninja Turtles. Ages 6 to 12. 9am-noon. Fee. Mud and Maker Studio, Pottsville. 484-650-2745, www.mudandmaker.com / 48 /

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Jul 1-3. Gettysburg Battle Re-enactment. The event will coincide with the actual dates of the battle - July 1 to 3 - at the site of the filming of the movie Gettysburg. There will be battle re-enactments, living history events, period music, sutlers, encampments and more. The site overlooks the Round Tops and historic Sachs Mill Covered Bridge adjoining Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitors Center, Gettysburg. gettysburgreenactment.com Jul 1.

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Fireworks, which will be set off from the top of Fifth Street, will begin at dusk and last approximately a half hour.

9-10pm. Huntingdon. 814-643-5271

Jul 1. Performance: Let Freedom Ring Concert. The Lewistown Community Band will perform patriotic music.

7pm. Embassy Theatre, Lewistown. 717-248-0321, www. embassytheatre.org, www.lewistowncommunityband.com

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Fireworks, which will be set off from the top of Fifth Street, will begin at dusk and last approximately a half hour.

9-10pm. Huntingdon. 814-643-5271

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Jul 2-10. Kutztown Folk Festival. Providing insight into Pennsylvania Dutch culture, the festival offers a quilt sale, music and other entertainment, and children’s activities.

Members of the Pennsylvania Dutch community and scholars will be present. Adm. Kutztown Fairgrounds, Kutztown. 610-683-1597, www.kutztownfestival.com Jul 2. Performance: 5 Seconds of Summer.

Hersheypark Stadium, Hershey. hersheyentertainment.com Jul 2. All-Day Liberty Fest. Events and activities all day, with an outdoor movie after the evening fireworks.

Embassy Theatre, Lewistown. 912-401-1282, www.embassytheatre.org, www.facebook.com/embassyltwn

Jul 2. River Valley Idol Final Competition.

Monument Square, Downtown Lewistown. 717-248-6713, www.chrisruble.com

Jul 2. Independence Day Program. Celebrate America’s independence by learning about the different American soldiers who fought in the war. Activities for children will include a militia muster and crafts. Visitors may enjoy blacksmithing, gun building and house tours. Daniel Boone Homestead, Birdsboro. 610-582-4900, www.danielboonehomestead.org Jul 3.

An 18th-Century Independence Day Celebration. Commemorate the birth of America’s independence with 18th-century entertainment, self-guided tours of the mansion, light refreshments on the lawn, children’s games and a reading of the Declaration of Independence. Adm. Rock Ford Plantation, Lancaster. 717392-7223, www.rockfordplantation.org

Jul 3-10. Reading Railroad Days. Visitors may tour

Reading Company equipment and view a huge, operating model railroad from the Reading Company Technical and Historical Society. Included in regular museum adm.

Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, Strasburg. 717-6878628, www.rrmuseumpa.org

Jul 3-8. American Dairy Goat Association National

Convention. The association’s main purpose is the promotion and regulation of matters pertaining to the history, publicity, breeding, exhibition and improvement of dairy goats. Adm. Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Harrisburg. 828-286-3801, http://nationalshow.org

Jul 3. Holiday Fireworks Cruise. Celebrate aboard the

Princess Lake Cruiser during a three-hour cruise. Coffee and snacks will be provided. Weather permitting, the group will visit Tatman Run to view the fireworks display. 8-11pm.

Adm. Seven Points Marina, Hesston. 814-658-3074, www.7pointsmarina.com

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Independence Day Fireworks on the Lake.

9-10pm. Lake Raystown Resort, Lodge and Conference

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Center, Entriken. 814-658-3500, raystownresort.com

Jul 4.

Star-Spangled Fourth of July. Celebrate Independence Day and the 40th anniversary of Fort Roberdeau with an open house, Colonial stations, educational activities and a visit from Gen. and Martha Washington. Free adm and parking. 11am-5pm. Fort Roberdeau, Altoona. 814-946-0048, fortroberdeau.org

Jul 4. Summer Thunder Fireworks. Free. DelGrosso’s

Amusement Park, Tipton. 866-684-3538, www.delgrossos.com

Jul 4. Fourth of July With Copper Sky. Gather by the Susquehanna River to celebrate the holiday and catch the Wrightsville fireworks. Picnic-style food and a cash bar are included. Age 21 and up. John Wright Restaurant, Wrightsville. 717-252-1003, http://jwrpa.com

Jul 4. Performance: Fourth of July Patriotic Pops Concert & Fireworks. Food and beverages will be available at the family-friendly event. Concert at 8:30pm.

Fireworks at 9:30pm. Memorial Field, Gettysburg College, Gettysburg. www.destinationgettysburg.com Jul 4. Summer Thunder at DelGrosso’s Park.

Fireworks show. Free. DelGrosso’s Amusement Park, Tipton. 866-684-3538, www.delgrossos.com Jul 5. Art in the Park. Merli-Sarnoski Park, Greenfield Township. 570-963-6750, www.lackawannacounty.org Jul 6, 20, Aug 3. Photography Tours. Bring a tripod,

cameras and lights for this first-time opportunity for camera buffs. Age 10 and up. 6:30-9pm. Adm. Lincoln Caverns, Huntingdon. 814-643-0268, http://lincolncaverns.com whereandwhen.com / 2016 W&W summer / 49 /

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Jul 7-10. Gettysburg Bike Week. Among the events, battlefield motorcycle tours, a bike show, a burnout competition, live music, fireworks and more will be offered, and reservations are recommended. Bike Week is open to all ages. Gettysburg. www.gettysburgbikeweek.com Jul 7-Aug 11.

Family Fun Nights. Bring the whole family for an educational and fun night of learning while enjoying interactive tours. Panning for gems and a craft for children are included. Thursdays. 5-8pm. Adm. Lincoln Caverns, Huntingdon. 814-643-0268, http://lincolncaverns.com

Jul 8.

Performance: The Texas Tenors. 8pm. Adm. American Music Theatre, Lancaster. 717-397-7700, www.amtshows.com

Jul 8-Jul 24. Performance: One Slight Hitch. The play focuses on the Coleman family of Cincinnati Ohio on the day of the oldest daughter’s backyard wedding. Adm. Totem Pole Playhouse, Fayetteville. 800-805-7056, www.

TotemPolePlayhouse.org Jul 8-24. Performance: Blithe Spirit. Oyster Mill Playhouse, Camp Hill. 717-737-6768, www.oystermill.com Jul 8-9, 14-17, 23-24.

Performance: The Last Five Years. The musical was written by Jason Robert Brown. Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg, Mechanicsburg.

717-766-0535, www.ltmonline.net

Jul 8. Hops ’N’ Clocks. An annual tasting event. National

Watch and Clock Museum, Columbia. 717-684-8261, www.museumoftime.org

Jul 8, 15, 22, 29. Berks Arts Council Bandshell

Concert Series. A night of great music, with pre-concert entertainment and food from food trucks and vendors.

Bring lawn chairs and blankets. 7pm. Free. Volunteer Fireman’s Memorial Bandshell, Reading City Park, Reading.

610-898-1930, www.berksart.org

Jul 8-Aug 31. Exhibit: Joanne Minnick Exhibition.

Opening night event from 7-9pm on Jul 8. Main Gallery, Walk In Art Center, Schuylkill Haven. 570-732-3728, www. walkinartcenter.org

Jul 9.

The Historic Preservation Trust of Lebanon County Annual Garden Tour. 9am-3pm. Adm. Palmyra. www.lebanonhpt.org

Jul 9.

Ike & Mamie Eisenhower’s 100th Wedding Anniversary. Park rangers will present programs on the lives and relationships of the Eisenhowers. 9am-4pm.

Included in site adm. Eisenhower National Historic Site, Gettysburg. 717-338-9114, www.nps.gov/eise

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Jul 9. Mid-Summer Craft Fair & BBQ Smoke Fest.

Browse the wares of more than 300 local and regional craftsmen displaying a variety of arts and handicrafts.

Enjoy live entertainment, a beer tent and a wide range of refreshments including a variety of the area’s best smoked barbecue. 9am-3pm. Free adm and parking. Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport. 610-926-1307, www.leesportmarket.com Jul 11-15, 25-29. Barons & Builders Day Camp.

Experience tours, hands-on projects, field trips by train, and special demonstrations. The July 11 to 15 session is for those ages 9 and 10, and the July 25 to 29 session is for those ages 11 and 12. Preregistration is required by June 10.

Individuals may call after the deadline to determine if spaces are still available. Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, Strasburg. 717-687-8628, www.rrmuseumpa.org Jul 11-15.

Nature Discovery Program: Wonders of Nature. Children ages 7 and 8 will get the full nature experience by spending a day as a scientist, artist, musician and explorer while discovering the natural world from different points of view. 9:30am-2:30pm. Adm. Richard M. Nixon County Park, York. 717-428-1961, yorkcountyparks.org

Jul 11-15. Advanced Adventures in History Camp.

Youths entering seventh, eighth and ninth grades in the fall may attend the camp, which is themed Cold War. 9amnoon. Adm. Two Mile House, Carlisle. 717-249-7610, www.historicalsociety.com Jul 12-Aug 9. Landscape Painting (En Plein Aire).

The tranquil setting of several area parks and inspiring locations will offer weekly inspiration during the outdoor painting course. Learn strategies for direct painting outdoors and working from references, as well as techniques such as color mixing, paint handling, and ways to begin a painting. Tuesdays. 5:30-8:30pm. Adm. Pennsylvania College of Art and Design, Lancaster. 717-396-7833, http:// engage.pcad.edu/summer2016 Jul 12-Aug 9. Poetry in the Park. The poetry survey course will give students the opportunity to write and read, explore the craft of poetry, study poetic traditions and take part in supportive workshops. Adm. Pennsylvania College of Art and Design, Lancaster. 717-396-7833, http://engage. pcad.edu/summer2016 Jul 13-Aug 20. Performance: Wonder Tales From Around the World: Cinderella. Popcorn Hat Players will present the timeless classic with a twist. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Adm. Gamut Theatre Group, Harrisburg. 717-238-4111, www.gamuttheatre.org

Jul 13, 27, Aug 10. Flashlight Adventures. Bring a

flashlight and a sense of adventure. After an informal presentation of the pre-tour program, see the caverns much like early cave explorers did. Age 10 and up. 6:309pm. Adm. Lincoln Caverns, Huntingdon. 814-643-0268, http://lincolncaverns.com

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Jul 14. Lecture: Shopping Is No New Thing: Consumer Trends & Availability of Clothing in 18th-Century America (1750-1800). April Thomas, owner of Fashions Revisited, will present the lecture. Seating is limited. Adm. Rock Ford Barn, Rock Ford Plantation, Lancaster. 717-3927223, www.rockfordplantation.org Jul 14-24. Performance: Disney’s Tarzan. Adm. Mount Gretna Playhouse, Mount Gretna. 717-964-3627, www.gretnatheatre.com Jul 14.

Performance: Shippensburg Symphony Festival Series Concert I. 7:30pm. H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg. 717477-SHOW, http://luhrscenter.com

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Jul 15-17. Carlisle Chrysler Nationals. Features more than 2,500 vehicles from all eras of the Chrysler brand, including classics, muscle cars and high-performance new models. Carlisle Fairgrounds, Carlisle. www.carlisleevents. com, www.carlisleevents.com Jul 15-16. Performance: Shakespeare in the Woods: A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Presented by Harrisburg Shakespeare Company, this delightful comedy features fairies, young lovers and a crew of bumbling players trying to perform a play for the duke’s wedding celebration.

Recommended for age 12 and up, the dynamic show is performed by seven professional actors and runs for 80 minutes. 7:30pm. Adm is a donation of any size. Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art, Millersburg. 717-692-3699, http://nedsmithcenter.org Jul 16-17. Toy & Model Train Flea Market. Free adm.

Williams Grove Historical Steam Engine Association, Mechanicsburg. 717-766-4001, www.wghsea.org

Jul 16. Adams County Irish Festival. The rain-or-shine event will offer music, dancers, craft and food vendors.

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Gettysburg National 19th-Century Base Ball Festival. A total of more than 275 families in 18 clubs representing states from across the country will play vintage baseball the way it was played in 1863. The players will use the same styles of uniforms and equipment and will play by the rules followed in that year. Schroeder Farm, Gettysburg. https://gettysburgbaseballfestival.com

Jul 16. Berks Celtic Oyster Fest. Food, Irish entertain-

ment and vendors. Benefits the Berks County IrishAmerican Fraternal Association. 11am-9pm. Adm. Willow Glen Park, Sinking Spring. http://celticoysterfest.org

Jul 16. Brewfest. Sample more than 30 craft brews, taste food from area restaurants and listen to great music.

3-7pm. Adm. Fort Hunter Park, Harrisburg. 717-599-5751, www.forthunter.org, www.dauphincounty.org Jul 16.

Performance: Demi Lovato & Nick Jonas.

Hersheypark Stadium, Hershey. 717-534-3911, www.hersheyentertainment.com

Jul 16. Tie Dye Mania. Children ages 8 to 12 will make ’60s-inspired shirts to take home. Led by education curator Matthew March. 2-4pm. Adm. G.B. Stuart History Workshop, Carlisle. 717-249-7610, www.historicalsociety.com Jul 16. PCC & LRV Day. Ride the second- and thirdgeneration trolleys and enjoy a photo special at 1:15pm.

10am-4pm. Adm. Rockhill Trolley Museum, Rockhill Furnace. 814-447-9576, www.rockhilltrolley.org Jul 16-17. Revolutionary War Days. Visit an 18th-cen-

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in camp life and an active storyline based on local frontier events. A battle will take place each afternoon between the local Patriots and the loyalist Tories. Fort Roberdeau, Altoona. 814-946-0048, www.fortroberdeau.org

Jul 16-17. 19th Annual Native American Pow Wow.

Native American arts, crafts and competition dancing. Park opens at 11am, with grand entry at noon. DelGrosso’s Amusement Park, Tipton. 866-684-3538, www.delgrossos.com

Jul 17. Motorcycle Charity Run. Food, door prizes, games, a silent auction, music and vendors. Rain or shine.

Benefits the Margaret E. Moul Home. 9am-2pm. York Motorcycle Club, York. www.margaretemoul.org, www. yorkmotorcycle.com Jul 17. July Rock the Boat Cruise. Host and local musi-

cian Jason Carst will rock the boat while introducing the audience to a variety of styles and musicians. Audience members can put their skills to the test as well. The party will start at 5:30pm and continue while the boat is docked until 7:30pm, when it will leave for an hourlong sunset cruise. Adm. Pride of the Susquehanna Riverboat, City Island, Harrisburg. www.harrisburgriverboat.com

Jul 18-22.

Nature Discovery Program: High Adventure. Youths ages 11 to 13 will hike, boat, undertake team challenges and journey to the Chesapeake Bay and Roundtop Mountain Resort. The week will end with a campout under the stars. Adm. Richard M. Nixon County Park, York. 717-428-1961, www.yorkcountyparks.org

Jul 21-31. Performance: South Pacific. Love blooms between a young nurse and a secretive Frenchman who is

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being courted for a dangerous military mission. Hershey Area Playhouse, Hershey. 717-533-8525, www.hersheyareaplayhouse.com

Jul 21-24. Mecum Collector Car Auction & Motorcycle Auction. The company is a leader of collector car, vintage and antique motorcycle, and road art sales. It has specialized in the sale of collector cars for 27 years and now offers more than 15,000 vehicles per year. Adm. Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Harrisburg. 262-275-5050, www.mecum.com Jul 22-24. Antique Truck & Machinery Show. All makes and model of antique trucks welcome. Organized by the Keystone Chapter of ATCA. Morrison’s Cove Memorial Park, Martinsburg. 814-793-3878, keystonetrucks.org Jul 23-24. Conrail Days. The program will highlight

the equipment, history and people of Conrail and is presented in partnership with the Conrail Historical Society.

Included in regular museum adm. Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, Strasburg. 717-687-8628, .rrmuseumpa.org

Jul 23. Performance: Revisit Steppenwolf: The Born to be Wild Tour. 8pm. Adm. Sunoco Performance Theater, Whitaker Center for Science and Arts, Harrisburg. 717-2142787, www.whitakercenter.org Jul 23. Pirate Cruise. Cruise Raystown Lake aboard the

Princess Lake Cruiser looking for the pirate ship. There will be games, music and a gift for children if the pirates are found. 4-5:30pm. Adm. Seven Points Marina, Hesston. 814658-3074, www.7pointsmarina.com

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Jul 25-29. Nature Discovery Program: Water Worlds. Splash, scoop and search the pond and stream and explore the wonderful world of water. Children ages 5 and 6 will search for aquatic life in the park and discover how animals survive underwater. The week will conclude with a live animal finale. 9:30am-noon. Adm. Richard M. Nixon County Park, York. 717-428-1961, www.yorkcountyparks.org Jul 26-29.

Summer Camp: Monsters, Aliens & Dinosaurs. Featured will be Frankensteins, Loch Ness monsters and spaceships. Ages 6 to 12. 1-4pm. Fee. Mud and Maker Studio, Pottsville. 484-650-2745, www.mudandmaker.com

Jul 27-31, Aug 3-7. Performance: The Music Man.

Adm. Lebanon Community Theatre, Lebanon. 717-2735151, www.lebanoncommunitytheatre.org

Jul 27-31. Gettysburg Day Three & Beyond - Civil

War Tour. Includes East Cavalry Field and the Retreat.

Adm. Chambersburg. 717-264-7101, http://civilwarseminars.org

Jul 27-31. 35th Annual Keystone State Games.

Pennsylvania’s largest amateur athletic festival is modeled after the Olympics. York. 570-760-0352, www.premiersportingevents.com Jul 27, Aug 31. Maryland Blue Crab Feast. During the two-hour cruise, there will be all-you-can-eat crabs, as well as corn on the cob and coleslaw. 6-8pm. Pride of the Susquehanna Riverboat, City Island, Harrisburg. 717-2346500, www.harrisburgriverboat.com whereandwhen.com / 2016 W&W summer / 53 /

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Performance: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. Pseudolus, a crafty slave, struggles to win the hand of a beautiful but slowwitted courtesan named Philia for his young master, Hero, in exchange for freedom. Adm. Totem Pole Playhouse, Fayetteville. 888-805-7056, 717-352-2164, www.

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Jul 29-31. Civil War Weekend. Living history events, encampments, battle re-enactments, vendors, a Victorian ball, dancing demonstrations, a Sunday church service and brunch, train rides and more. Adm. 9am-6pm. Hanover Junction, Ruins Park (Memorial Hall), Railroad Park, Marge Goodfellow Park and Steam Into History, New Freedom.

717-942-2370, http://steamintohistory.com, www.facebook/CivilWarWeekend

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of the legendary Statler Brothers June 4, 2016 - 6:00PM

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Jul 30. 5K Run to Help Children With Color & Foam.

Fun for individuals, groups and families. Proceeds will benefit children in Guatemala and locally. Heats will be at 8:30 and 10:30am. Brubaker Park, East Earl. www.runtohelpchildren.com Jul 30.

Upshift Summer Bash - Drive for Independence. The event will feature plenty of cars, trucks and motorcycles, as well as music, food trucks and vendors. 10am-4pm. AACA Museum, Hershey. 717-5667100, www.aacamuseum.org

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with Booth Brothers and Ernie Haase & Signature Sound July 16, 2016 - 6:00PM

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Jul 30. Taste of the Valley. Local wineries, food ven-

dors, crafters, musicians and home brewers gather to show all their skills at their craft. Scheduled to conclude with a small fireworks display. Hops yard tours will also be available. TLC Tree Farm, Hegins. www.facebook.com/ events/479729558885325/

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Jul 30. Yard Sale & Festival. Food, children’s games, a pet item collection and more. Benefits West York BARk. 9am-1pm. Shelly Park, York. www.westyorkbark.org

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Jul 30. 33rd Annual Hanover Dutch Festival. German entertainment, vendors, a car show and a children’s carnival. Hanover. 717-637-6130, www.hanoverchamber.com

Jul 30. Annual Nature & Arts Festival. The annual celebration of nature and the arts features more than 70 fun and educational programs on a variety of topics, live music and dozens of children’s activities. Free. Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art, Millersburg. 717-692-3699, http://nedsmithcenter.org

PENNSYLVANIA GOSPEL MUSIC FESTIVAL September 9-11, 2016

HERSHEY THEATRE TICKET PRICES STARTING AT $28

Jul 30-31. Wild Days Weekend. Photo ops with baby

animals, free pony rides on Jul 30, free face painting on Jul 31, and other activities during the weekend. 11am-4pm.

Lake Tobias Wildlife Park, Halifax. 717-362-9126, www. laketobias.com

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Jul 31-Aug 6. 133rd Annual Shade Gap Picnic. The

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Aug 5-7. Carlisle Truck Nationals. Features lowered mini trucks, lifted 4-by-4s, chromed-out big rigs, SUVs, custom vans and restored classics. Annually more than 2,000 trucks are part of the judged showfield. Carlisle Fairgrounds, Carlisle. www.carlisleevents.com, www.carlisleevents.com Aug 5. Cultural Fest. The open-air street festival will celebrate cultural diversity in Dauphin County. The event will offer national and local recording artists, ethnic foods, crafts, children’s activities and more. 4:30-10pm. Second and Market streets, Center City Harrisburg dauphincounty.org Aug 5. Sunset Dinner Cruise. Enjoy two hours of fun

...and a whole lot more!

aboard the Princess Lake Cruiser with the sunset above and the clear, blue water below. 7-9pm. Adm. Seven Points Marina, Hesston. 814-658-3074, www.7pointsmarina.com

Every Wednesday is Market Day in Big Valley.

From farmers to flea to antiques, our markets start and end early. So begin with a hearty breakfast and head down Route 655 to find treasures of every kind.

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Jul 31. Step Back in Time. Experience a hands-on his-

tory day with a Civil War encampment and field medical program, musical entertainment, old-time exhibits, dancing, tours and games. 11am-5pm. Set donation for parking.

Berks County Heritage Center, Reading. 610-374-8839, www.countyofberks.com/parks

AUGUST

Aug 1-5. Nature Discovery Program: Habitat Helpers.

Have fun and be a nature hero by protecting local habitats.

Students ages 7 and 8 will learn about plants, insects, reptiles, birds and more while planting native plants, building insect hotels, creating bird buffets, playing games and making crafts. 9:30am-2:30pm. Adm. Richard M. Nixon County Park, York. 717-428-1961, yorkcountyparks.org

Aug 2-6. South Mountain Fair. The admission price includes unlimited carnival rides and all entertainment.

Anyone using free passes must purchase a carnival ride armband at the gate. Children under 36” tall will be granted free access to the rides. South Mountain Fairgrounds, Biglerville. www.emmitsburg.net/smf/index.htm Aug 2-5. Summer Camp: Music Makers. The camp will focus on musical instruments. Ages 6 to 12. 9am-noon. Fee. Mud and Maker Studio, Pottsville. 484-650-2745, www. mudandmaker.com Aug 2. National Night Out. Starts at 5:30pm. Kish Park, Lewistown. 717-248-9606

Aug 4. Family Funfest. Carnival fun for all with food,

family entertainment, games, music and more. Rain location will be inside the Memorial Building. 5:30-9pm. The Square, Orwigsburg. www.orwigsburg.net

Aug 6. River Town Hops. Approximately 40 brewers will be joined by food trucks and food vendors lining Locust Street from Second Street to Fifth Street. Live music will be provided. Noon-4pm. A limited number of tickets is available. Columbia. 717-684-5249, parivertowns.com Aug 6-7. 25th Annual Old Home Days Heritage Festival. Discover the heritage of the former iron furnace community through living history presentations, demonstrations and musical programs while participating in many activities, such as the traditional cake walk. Free.

Greenwood Furnace State Park, Huntingdon. 814-6671800, www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/greenwoodfurnace/index.htm Aug 6. Second Annual Edgewater Bluegrass Festival.

Enjoy live music, food, craft vendors and more. Rain or shine. Noon-10pm. Adm. Edgewater Inn and Riverside Grill, Alexandria. 814-669-4144

Aug 6-7. Pennsylvania Striped Bass Association Open Tournament. A big fish contest in addition to a wild card payout for the fish closest to the drawn wild card weight. 7am-4pm. Aitch Boat Launch, Seven Points Beach, Raystown Lake, Hesston. 814-658-2008 Aug 6. Art & Outdoor Fest. Savor the flavor of the Susquehanna with art, activities, food and entertainment.

Shank’s Mare Outfitters, Wrightsville. 717-252-1616, www.shanksmare.com Aug 6. Performance: Nate Myers & the Aces. Led by

vocalist Nate Myers and his harmonica, the group creates a loose, casual atmosphere. Influences include American music, blues, funk, hip-hop, rockabilly, country and improvisation. 7:30pm. Adm. Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art, Millersburg. 717-692-3699, http://nedsmithcenter.org

Aug 6. First Saturday Open House. 1-5pm. Walk In Art Center, Schuylkill Haven. 570-732-3728, www.walkinartcenter.org

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Aug 7. America’s 911 and Military Tribute Bike & Car

Show. A day of giving back to first responders, veterans, wounded soldiers and active duty soldiers. Arts and crafts, direct sales, antiques/collectibles, nonprofit organizations, commerical/business and food vendors. 10am-4pm.

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Huntingdon County Fair 2016. Premier agricultural exhibits, food, rides, sideshows, grandstand events, demolition derbies, tractor pulls, exhibits, entertainment, an antique farm equipment display and the Farm Museum. Huntingdon County Fairgrounds, Huntingdon.

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Aug 7-14.

Koser Jewelers Pro Circuit Tennis Challenge. The last stop on the U.S. circuit before the U.S. Open will feature women tennis professionals from all over the world. The weeklong event will include two tournaments: singles and doubles. Free. Hempfield Rec Center, Landisville. 717-898-3102, www.landisvilleprocircuit.com

Aug 7-13. Mifflin County Youth Fair. Rides, animals and displays. Mifflin County Youth Park, Reedsville. 717248-9618, www.mcyouthfair.com

Aug 7. Free Country Concert. 4pm. DelGrosso’s Amusement Park, Tipton. 866-684-3538, delgrossos.com

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Dive into the world of ecology by experiencing different habitats, uncovering the relationships between organisms and their environments, creating nature art, exploring Kain Park by canie, hiking trails and studying meadows and streams of Nixon Park. Ages 9 and 10. 9:30am-3:30pm.

Adm. Richard M. Nixon County Park, York. 717-428-1961, www.yorkcountyparks.org

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Aug 12-13. Overnight at the Museum. Watch a familyfriendly show on the big screen, enjoy storytelling, take part in an historic re-enactment, and sleep under the glow of the History Workshop fish tank. For children age 5 and up accompanied by an adult. Attendees should bring sleeping bags and pillows. Snacks and breakfast will be provided. Reservations requested. Adm. G.B. Stuart History Workshop, Carlisle. 717-249-7610, historicalsociety.com S926752

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Aug 9-12. Summer Camp: Under de Sea. Mermaids,

bubble bowls and projects for fish tanks. Ages 6 to 12. 9amnoon. Fee. Mud and Maker Studio, Pottsville. 484-6502745, www.mudandmaker.com

Aug 9-12. Summer Camp: Mad Science. Featured will

be test tubes, volcanoes and more. Ages 6 to 12. 1-4pm. Fee. Mud and Maker Studio, Pottsville. 484-650-2745, www. mudandmaker.com

Aug 12-28. Performance: Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike. Oyster Mill Playhouse, Camp Hill. 717737-6768, www.oystermill.com Aug 12, 14.

Performance: Otello. Berks Opera Company with guest artist Jennifer Check. Miller Center for the Arts, Reading. 610-607-6270, www.racc.edu/ millercenter, www.berksopera.org

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Performance: As She Likes It. Adm. Gamut Theatre Group, Harrisburg. 717-238-4111, www. gamuttheatre.org

Aug 12-14. Harrisburg Kennel Club August Show. The

86th show will be held as part of the three-day Keystone Cluster and will include an all-breed dog show and junior showmanship competition classes for children and their dogs. Adm. Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Harrisburg. www.hkc.org

Aug 13. Chiques Challenge. The duathlon will stage from River Park. Participants will be transported to Vinegar Ferry Road for the 8:30am start. They will run along the river via the Northwest River Trail and on through Marietta.

There, runners will take to the river aboard kayaks and finish downstream at Columbia. The event will be held rain or shine. Preregistration is required. No pets will be allowed.

Adm. River Park, Columbia. www.parivertowns.com Aug 13. 47th Annual Swigart Museum Meet & Car Show. 8:30am-3:30pm. Swigart Antique Automobile Museum, Huntingdon. 814-643-2024, www.swigartmuseum.com Aug 13. Johnstown Car Day. Have a fun day riding old Johnstown trolleys. 10am-4:30pm. Rockhill Trolley Museum, Rockhill Furnace. 814-447-9576, rockhilltrolley.org

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It was a sunny day in March when we set out for Gnome Countryside.

I set the GPS and it led us through Amish farmland on winding roads and over bridges spanning the same creek. My companions, Parker and Paityn, gave up their game of “I Spy” for “who can spot the horse and buggy first?” as we passed eight while on a 3-mile stretch. Just before arriving at our destination, we passed three young Amish boys fishing along a creek. Like my fellow adventurers, Amish children had the day off of school too.

When we arrived, Rich Humphreys and his son Kesse greeted us.

Mr. Rich, as he likes to be called, looks much more like an overgrown gnome than a business owner. Parker was eager to meet this man, and to my surprise, the usually shy Paityn accepted his handshake with no hesitancy. Like me, my grandchildren could sense this gnome man’s gentle spirit. / 58 /

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Rich Humphreys on the trail at Gnome Countryside.

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When visitors arrive at Gnome Countryside, they begin their tour in the Gnomery, a cozy one-room stone structure. It’s here that children are mesmerized by Mr. Rich’s tales of the gnomes who have taken up residency on the property. In fact, it’s likely that they lived there long before Humphreys created Gnome Countryside nearly 40 years ago. A gifted storyteller, Mr. Rich encourages children to use their imagination as he weaves together magical imagery designed to help children connect with nature in a way that is both educational and unforgettable.

After receiving instructions for the adventure to come, Mr. Rich leads the group along the manicured woodland trail where evidence of gnomes can be found if you know what to look for. Gnome houses, playgrounds and even some odd looking stone structures were discovered on our tour. We learned the story behind the buttercup flower and the es-

Mr. Rich speaks to a group of school children before hitting the trail.

The Gnomery is a place where children enjoy songs, stories and littleknown gnome facts.

sentials needed for a tree to go from seed to a towering home for many woodland creatures that call the Pennsylvania forest home.

The trail leads over large (mostly flat) rocks and past a lovely little waterfall aptly named the Gnome Gniagra.

The tour stops at different points along the way so Mr. Rich can tell a story or engage children in hands-on activities, like stonestacking and crossing the monkey bridge.

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As an adult, I found the scenery to be beautiful and wondered what it would be like to grow up here as Kesse had. Perhaps his upbringing has something to do with his current vocation as an art teacher at a local school. When asked, Kesse said that he plans to continue his father’s legacy when it is time for Mr. Rich to retire his whimsical hat.

Fortunately, there are still a few places where kids can be kids - where believing in something otherworldly is still possible and without judgment. The magical woodland known as Gnome Countryside allows children to let their imaginations soar

while learning an appreciation for the natural environment. And, though the tour is geared toward young minds, I learned a thing or two along the way.

Paityn and Parker are secondgeneration visitors to Gnome Countryside. Their dad visited while in elementary school, and by the reaction of his children, I have a feeling he’ll be returning very soon.

Gnome Countryside truly is a hidden treasure that creates a love for nature thanks to Rich Humphreys and the mysterious little people who share the land with us.

Top: The landscape, that has an almost ethereal feel, is a labor of love for Rich Humphreys. The “Troll Bridge” that runs underneath the regular bridge is a kid favorite.

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Left: The guided nature tour includes native plant identification, zoology and geology and lots of fun.

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IF YOU GO: Address: 63 Bridle Path Road, Kirkwood, PA 17536 Phone: (717) 786-4928 Website: gnomecountryside.com Tour Details: Approximately two hours for individual/family tours.

Group tours can take up to three hours.

Dress: Hiking shoes or sneakers are best.

The Trail: Not a tough hike, but there is an incline and there are rocks to climb over.

Age: It is ideal for elementary-age children, 5 years and older. Younger children may need to be carried, as the trail is not stroller-friendly.

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Aug 13. 40th Annual Red Lion Street Fair. Food, vendors, entertainment and more. Red Lion. 717-246-0359, www.rlaba.com

Aug 13.

Starlight Outdoor Family Film: Inside Out. Watch a movie under the stars. Begins at sunset. Adm is a donation of any size. Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art, Millersburg. 717-692-3699, http://nedsmithcenter.org

Aug 14. National S’mores Day. Join Smoree and friends

for a family-oriented event featuring activities, prizes, a movie showing and lots of s’mores. 10am-1pm. Lake Raystown Resort, Lodge and Conference Center, Entriken.

814-658-3500, http://raystownresort.com

Aug 18-21.

73rd Semiannual Gettysburg Fall Bluegrass Festival. The internationally acclaimed bluegrass festival will feature four days of music on two stages, informative workshops, an all-star jam, food, merchandise and arts and crafts vendors. Granite Hill Camping Resort, Gettysburg. 717-642-8749, www.gettysburgbluegrass.com

Aug 19-27. Centre County Grange Encampment &

Fair. Come to see the tent city and enjoy food, entertainment, concessions, livestock, three stages, a large midway, ATV pulls, tractor and truck pulls and more. Centre County Grange Fairgrounds, Centre Hall. 814-364-9212

Aug 19-21. Wings of Freedom Tour. Enjoy a display of vintage World War II aircraft, the opportunity to take flights in vintage planes, a WWII encampment, an antique car show and more. Altoona Airport, Martinsburg. 814-7932027 Aug 20-21. Model Railroading Days. The event will feature model railroading demonstrations and activities, as well as operating layouts. Included in regular museum adm. Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, Strasburg. 717687-8628, www.rrmuseumpa.org Aug 20. Gettysburg Brew Fest. More than 150 beers

and ciders from 50 of the top brewers in the US will be available. The event will also feature a cannonade, music, and food trucks. 4:30-8pm. Gettysburg. http://gettysburgbrewfest.com

Aug 20.

Performance: Show of the Summer.

Hersheypark Stadium, Hershey. 717-534-3911, www.hersheyentertainment.com

Aug 20. Pioneer Day. In addition to the regular coal

mine tours and steam train rides, a variety of special events will be held in nearby Higher-Up Park, including live entertainment, a historic display from the Ashland Area Historic Preservation Society, food and more. 10am-5pm. Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine, Ashland. 570-875-3850, www.pioneertunnel.com

Aug 20-21. WWII Encampment Days. Re-enactors,

equipment and train rides. The A.M. Grove Store, the roller mill and the grain elevator will be open. Ma and Pa Railroad Heritage Village, Airville. www.maandparailroad.com

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Aug 20-27. Shenandoah Sesquicentennial. The week begins with a parade and a picnic in the park, continue with special events throughout the week and conclude with Heritage Day and the Parade of Nations. There will be 21 nations represented, ethnic foods, crafts and games. Downtown Shenandoah. downtownshenandoah.com Aug 20.

Rockhill Trolley Museum Homecoming. A small-town community festival in Rockhill Furnace and Orbisonia. Additional evening trolley rides will be offered.

10am-4pm. Rockhill Trolley Museum, Rockhill Furnace. www.rockhilltrolley.org

Aug 20. The Magical History Tour Part 4: A Cultural &

Musical Happening. Woodstock-live concert featuring music and bands from the ’60s and ’70s. 3-11pm. Evergreen German Club, Fleetwood. 610-375-4375, berkshistory.org

Aug 20.

Performance: Kilmaine Saints. Fronted by County Mayo, Ireland, native Brendan, the band is armed with accordians, tin whistles, bodhrans, fiddles and pipes as it pummels its way through Irish, Scottish and folk traditionals with fiery punk abandon. 7:30pm. Adm. Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art, Millersburg. nedsmithcenter.org

Aug 21.

Cheese & Garlic Festival. Vendors offering cheese and garlic food items, as well as wine and beer sampling and plenty of live music. Noon-5pm. Bear Creek Mountain Resort & Conference Center, Macungie. 610-6417101, www.bcmountainresort.com

Aug 22-27. Elizabethtown Fair. Celebrating its 43rd year, the agricultural fair will offer animal, agricultural, competitive and commercial exhibits, along with a free petting zoo, free nightly entertainment, contests for all ages, rides and food. Parking fee. No adm. Elizabethtown Fairgrounds, Elizabethtown. 717-367-0508, www.etownfair.com Aug 25-28. Performance: 8 Track: Sounds of the ’70s. A fast-paced musical romp through one of the most impassioned decades of the 20th century. Adm. Mount Gretna Playhouse, Mount Gretna. www.gretnatheatre.com

Aug 26-28. Yorkfest Fine Arts Festival. Music, food, children’s activities, a chalk walk competition, a poetry tent and 100 juried fine artists from around the country exhibiting their work. Free. Various locations in Downtown York.

717-849-2217, www.yorkcity.org Aug 27. Wine Tasting in the Park. Wine tastings, food and craft vendors and music. Noon-5pm. Adm. Elicker’s Grove Park, Spring Grove. www.westyorkbark.com Aug 27-28. Muhlenberg River Fest. Music, food, beer/wine garden, crafters and more. Jim Dietrich Park, Reading. 610-929-4727, www.muhlenbergtwp.com

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ONGOING Through Jun 12. Chinese Lantern Festival. The square will glow with 25 illuminated lanterns, handcrafted giant flowers, a three-story pagoda and a 200-foot-long Chinese dragon. All creations were constructed by lantern artisans from China to make the park come alive each night. Craftsmen will set up booths, and there will be nightly entertainment. Adm. Franklin Square, Philadelphia. www.historicphiladelphia.org Through Jun 12. Exhibit: The Poetry of Nature: A Golden Age of American Landscape Painting. A stunning array of more than 40 paintings created from the NewYork Historical Society’s collection by renowned Hudson River artists. Painted between 1818 and 1886, the works illustrate America’s scenic splendor. Adm. Brandywine River Museum of Art, Chadds Ford. www. brandywinemuseum.org

Through Jul 31. Exhibit: At the Center: Masters of American Craft. Explore innovative examples of contemporary craft by fiber artist Ted Hallman and ceramist Robert Winokur. The items on display have been drawn from the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s permanent collection and are accompanied by a selection of loans. Adm. Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia. 215-717-7883, www.philamuseum.org, www.craftnowphila.org May 5-Jul 21. Tunes at Twilight. Free concert series.

Thursdays. 6-8pm. Sun Inn Courtyard, Bethlehem. www. tunesattwilight.org

May 10-Jun 5. Performance: Man of La Mancha. A celebrated Broadway hit and winner of five Tony Awards.

Directed by Keith Baker and starring Robert Newman.

Bristol Riverside Theatre, Bristol. www.brtstage.org May 26-Jun 26. Performance: The Servant of Two Masters. Laugh all the way to the unraveling of this classic farce. Hedgerow Theatre Company, Rose Valley. 610-5654211, www.hedgerowtheatre.org whereandwhen.com / 2016 W&W summer / 63 /

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Elegant country accommodations in the heart of the historic Brandywine Valley. Only an hour from Philadelphia but just minutes from the history and beauty of Longwood Gardens, Winterthur, the Brandywine RIver “Wyeth” Museum, as well as fine dining and much more. Full breakfast and afternoon tea are, of course, included. Member of the Select Registry of Distinguished Inns and repeat recipient of the Trip Advisor Award of Excellence.

May 27-Jun 26. Performance: Hilary and Clinton.

The story is about gender, power, and possibilities in an alternate universe. Suzanne Roberts Theatre. 215-9850420, www.philadelphiatheatrecompany.org

Jun 3-19. Performance: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.

Written by Tennessee Williams. Directed by Lou Stalsworth.

Morrisville Heritage Center, Morrisville. www.actorsnetbucks.org

May 28-Sept 5.

Jun 3-12. Philly Beer Week. The ninth annual celebra-

Garden Railway. The event will feature G-scale model trains running along a quarter-mile track that features seven loops and tunnels with 12 rail lines, two cable cars and nine bridges. Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. 215-247-5777, www.morrisarboretum.org

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Performance: Chris Duarte Group. 8pm.

Sellersville Theater, Sellersville. www.st94.com

Jun 2, Jul 7, Aug 4, Sep 1, Oct 6, Nov 3, Dec 1. The Searchlight Series: Conversations About Crime,

Justice & the American Prison System. The penitentiary partners with nationally recognized penologists and educators to present the series. Free. Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia. www.easternstate.org

Jun 2-4.

Philadelphia International Children’s Festival. Musicians, dancers, actors, jugglers, puppeteers, and acrobats will delight young audiences. Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.

Jun 2-5. Wizard World’s Comic Con. Join tens of thousands of fans as they celebrate the best in pop culture.

Celebrity appearances, movies, comics, toys, video gaming, games, TV, anime, manga, horror, wrestling, MMA, original art, collectibles and more. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia. www.wizardworld.com Jun 2. Performance: Michael Franti & Spearhead.

Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe. 866-605-PEAK, www.pennspeak.com Jun 2. Performance: Dierks Bentley, Randy Houser,

Cam & Tucker Beathard.

The Pavilion at Montage Mountain, Scranton. 570-961-9000, www.thepavilionatmontagemountain.com

Jun 2-4. Queen City Days.

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Jun 3. Performance: Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy. 8pm.

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tion of Philadelphia’s vibrant beer culture takes over the city and region for 10 full days. Events are as diverse as the beer samplings that will ensue, ranging from lectures to food-pairing dinners to tastings to home-brewing technique demonstrations to tours of pubs and breweries and more. Various locations in Philadelphia. phillybeerweek.org

Jun 3-5. Axalta We Paint Winners 400. Events lead-

ing up to the race will take place all weekend. Recognized as one of NASCAR’s most competitive raceways, Pocono’s unique 2.5-mile track features three turns, each with its own degree of banking. Pocono Raceway, Long Pond. 800722-3929, www.poconoraceway.com

Jun 3-Aug 7. Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival.

The event will celebrate its 25th season with comedy, drama and family entertainment with professional actors from Broadway, television and film. DeSales University, Center Valley. 610-282-9455, www.pashakespeare.org

Jun 3, Jul 1, Aug 5. Wine Tasting. Enjoy tasting four

wines in a unique setting. Reservations required. 6:308pm. Adm. Libations Lounge, The Harry Packer Mansion, Jim Thorpe. murdermansion.com

Jun 4. Arts & Crafts Festival, Lansdale Day. The cele-

bration will feature juried selections by fine artists, artisans, and crafters, as well as information from organizations and businesses, a farmers market, giveaway drawings, entertainment, food, a car show, a petting zoo, a 5K race/jog/ walk, and more. The event raises funds for the Rotary Club of North Penn. Free adm. 10am-4pm. The rain date is June 5. Main Street, Lansdale. 215-699-8117, www.rotaryclubofnorthpenn.org

Jun 4-5.

Civil War Event. Artillery demonstrations, battle re-enactments, music, mansion tours, Civil War exhibits, military encampments, demonstrations of civilian activities, food, and the Be a Soldier Enlistment for children. No pets will be allowed. Pennypacker Mills, Schwenksville. www.montcopa.org/pennypackermills

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Jun 4. Up on the Roof. Enjoy an evening under the stars

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Details, schedules and maps at:

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Jun 4.

Ice Cream Social. 11am-4pm. Saucon Valley Community Center, Hellertown.

with great food, good company and beverages. The event is a fundraiser organized by the West Chester Downtown Foundation and the West Chester BID to promote the beautification of the downtown area. Rooftop of Chestnut Street Parking Garage, West Chester. http://downtownwestchester.com

Jun 4. The Roots Picnic. The hip-hop band brings together artists from various genres. Featuring Usher, Future and Leon Bridges. Adm. Festival Pier, Philadelphia. http://rootspicnic.com

Jun 4. Wine & Jazz Festival. Enjoy the sounds of live

Jun 4. Krell Adventure Games. Think Hunger Games

jazz performances throughout the venue while savoring wines from the region. 2-9pm. Adm. Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square. 610-388-1000, .longwoodgardens.org

Jun 4-Aug 21.

Performance: The Jungle Book.

Mowgli, who is raised by wolves, learns that animals are capable of friendship and much emotion. The show is based on Rudyard Kipling’s stories. Media Theatre, Media.

610-891-0100, www.mediatheatre.org

Jun 4.

Plymouth Township Day. A family-friendly event offering food, inflatable attractions, games, strolling entertainment, craft vendors, community groups, direct sales vendors, disc jockey entertainment, pony rides, face painting and more. 11am-3pm. East Plymouth Valley Park, Plymouth Meeting. 610-313-8681, www.plymouthcommunitycenter.org

Jun 4. 2016 Greater Philadelphia Tour de Cure. A day

full of fun and excitement where riders of all levels join forces in the fight to stop diabetes and raise critical funds for diabetes research, education and advocacy in support of the American Diabetes Association. Various route distances available. Adm. Temple University Ambler Campus, Ambler. www.diabetes.org/tourdecurephilly

meets Survivor meets the Amazing Race. Teams of two will enter the arena with a map, and each team will choose its own course and the physical and mental obstacles to be tackled. Courses have 15 to 20 challenges/obstacles.

Blakeslee. 917-856-7018, www.krelladventures.com

Jun 4, Jul 10. Summer Pond Paddle. Paddle a canoe or kayak on one of PEEC’s ponds. Beginners are welcome.

Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry.

570-828-2319, www.peec.org Jun 4. Volunteer Day National Trails Day. Join PEEC for a fun morning of trail work. Everyone is welcome, and snacks will be provided. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. 570-828-2319, www.peec.org Jun 4-5. Wine Me Up! Festival. The wine and tapas

festival will feature samplings from Pennsylvania wineries, food samples, live music and more. Blue Mountain Ski Area, Palmerton. 610-826-7700, www.skibluemt.com

Jun 5. Historic Trades. The Joyners will be crafting an

object using 17th-century tools and discussing techniques of the trade. The blacksmith will work over the hot coals and discuss blacksmiths’ roles in the 17th century. 1-4pm.

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Jun 5. Super Sunday. Children may enjoy crafts, games

and rides. For adults, there will be information booths, local artisan booths and live bands at two locations. Food vendors will be on-site. 11am-5pm. Downtown West Chester. www.west-chester.com

Jun 5. Creativity! The event will feature art-making activities for all ages and an interactive and comedic circus arts performance by the Give and Take Jugglers. After the performance, the Jugglers will walk across the Brandywine River on a long wire, weather permitting. 11am-2pm.

Brandywine River Museum of Art, Chadds Ford. 610-3882700, www.brandywinemuseum.org Jun 5.

Philadelphia International Cycling Classic.

Each year, thousands of fans cheer on international professionals competing in a 12.3-mile circuit course.

Philadelphia. philadelphiainternationalcyclingclassic.com

Jun 5, 26, Jul 9, 31, Aug 14, 27.

EcoZone Discovery Room! Climb into a bald eagle’s nest, crawl into a bat cave and dig in a fossil pit while exploring the indoor discovery room and enjoying hands-on exhibits on natural history, sustainability and the local environment. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. 570828-2319, www.peec.org

Jun 5. Little Eco Explorers: Bears. The fun, hands-on

program for young children will feature a story, craft and activity focusing on a particular critter. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. 570828-2319, www.peec.org

Jun 10. Performance: Rubix Kube. ’80s tribute. 8pm.

Sellersville Theater, Sellersville. www.st94.com

Jun 10-11. Performance: Pirates of Penzance. The Savoy Company will perform. 8:30pm. Adm. Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square. www.longwoodgardens.org Jun 11. Second Saturday Arts Stroll. Shops, galleries and cafes will host local musicians or display the work of local artists. Businesses on and around State Street will stay open late. 6-9pm. Media.

Jun 11. State Street Blues Stroll. Shemekia Copeland will headline at the Media Theatre. Rain or shine. State Street, Media. www.statestreetblues.com Jun 11. West Park Arts Fest. Featuring performances and activities by a wide range of artists, cultural and community groups and featured guests. More than 100 artists and 200 children and youths performing. Rain or shine.

11am-5pm. Free. Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. www.westparkcultural.org Jun 11. Arts & Crafts Fair. The fair will host approximately 100 artists and crafters displaying their fine wares and handcrafted items. Food will be available. Rain or shine.

Bingham Park, Hawley. 570-226-3191, www.northernpoconoschamber.com Jun 11, 18, 25, Jul 16, 31, Aug 20, 28. Bridge

Jun 5. Performance: The Fab Four - The Ultimate Tribute. Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe. 866-605-PEAK, www. pennspeak.com

the Gap: Day Paddle. Choose between a canoe and a kayak for the paddle down the Delaware. Bring lunch and a water bottle and dress for the weather. PEEC will provide extra water and snacks. Free. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. 570-828-2319, www. peec.org

Jun 7-11. 27th Annual Perkiomen Valley Community Fair. Amusement rides, entertainment nightly, games, fireworks Friday night, tractor and pony rides, arts and crafts vendors, food vendors and more. 6-9pm. CPYA Baseball Field Complex, Limerick. www.cprotaryfair.org

Jun 11, Jul 16, Aug 13. Saturday Bog Walk. The 2.5-hour journey will go into the bog environment.

Preregistration required. Meet at the bog parking lot by 2pm. Tannersville Bog, Tannersville. 570-629-3061, www. mcconservation.org

Jun 9. Collecting the Hudson River School. Sarah Cash, the associate curator at the National Gallery of Art in the department of American and British paintings, will discuss the history of collecting Hudson River School paintings, including examples from the recently re-installed American landscape painting galleries at the National Gallery. The museum will open at 5:30pm, with the program at 6pm and a reception afterward. Brandywine River Museum of Art, Chadds Ford. 610-388-2700, www.brandywinemuseum.org

Jun 11-Aug 26. StockCar Racing Experience. Suit up in an official race suit and safety gear and drive or ride in a 600-horsepower NASCAR-style stock car. Riders should arrive between 9am and 2pm, and those who would like to drive should arrive prior to 9am for best availability. Drive experience spots are only guaranteed with reservations. Select dates. Pocono Raceway, Long Pond.

877-786-2522, www.poconoraceway.com, http:// www.877stockcar.com

Jun 9. Canoe/Kayak Trip. The three-hour paddling trip

will be followed by a scenic but challenging bike course to the north. Explore the other side of the lake during an outand-back run for the final leg of the race. The triathlon is an individual, relay, or aquabike event. Food, beverages, and entertainment will be provided for athletes and those supporting them. Lake Wallenpaupack Visitors Center, Hawley. http://tri2evolve.com

will go into the Bog Preserve on Cranberry Creek.

Participants must provide their own kayak or canoe.

Preregistration required. Meet at the bog parking lot at 1pm.

Tannersville Bog, Tannersville. 570-629-3061, www.mcconservation.org

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Jun 11. Wally Man Triathlon. The out-and-back swim

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Jun 11. Skirmish One-Day Paddles & Battles. Enjoy a

Jun 12. Living History Theater: Pirates at Pennsbury.

Explore all things pirate: meet some of the real pirates and townspeople; learn about sailing, navigation, and all things nautical; and stop by the kitchen to learn how to cure seafaring ailments. 1-4pm. Pennsbury Manor, Morrisville.

215-946-0400, www.pennsburymanor.org

Jun 12. 50th Media Art Exhibition & Craft Fair. The

rain date is June 19. Downtown Media. 610-583-4432, http://visitmediapa.com

Jun 12. Odunde Festival. The 41st annual AfricanAmerican street festival will begin with a spiritual procession to the Schuylkill River to ring in the Yoruba New Year and will continue with traditional music, dance and crafters set up along South Street. Philadelphia. www.odundefestival.org Jun 12, Jul 30, Aug 21. Edible & Medicinal Plant Walk. Learn about the food and natural remedies provided by plants. No collecting will be done within the park.

Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry.

570-828-2319, www.peec.org Jun 16. Bloomsday. James Joyce fans will spend the

day outside hearing some of Philadelphia’s most interesting personalities read the author’s classic novel Ulysses.

The Rosenbach of the Free Library of Philadelphia, Philadelphia. 215-732-1600, www.rosenbach.org

Jun 17. Media 5-Mile Race. The course will travel two loops through the streets of the borough, with the finish and awards at Veterans Square. Music, prizes and sponsors will complete the event. Media. www.media5milerace.com Jun 17.

Performance: Average White Band. Adm. Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe. 866-605-PEAK, www.pennspeak.com

Jun 17. Lackawanna County Senior Fun Day.

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

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relaxing, family-style rafting trip or a whitewater rafting thrill ride down the Lehigh River Gorge, then take part in an action-packed evening of castle-to-castle fighting at the 700-plus-acre paintball facility. Adm. Skirmish Paintball, Albrightsville. 800-754-7647, www.skirmish.com

Jun 18. Lehigh Valley Itz a Con. A free day for cosplay,

characters, steampunk, renaissance, fantasy, sci-fi and other genres (family friendly). 10am-5pm. Days Inn Allentown, Allentown. www.lvitzacon.com

Jun 18-19. Antique City Fun Fair. A large and diverse antiques, collectibles and vintage event. Agri-Plex, Allentown Fairgrounds, Allentown. antiquecityshow.com Jun 18. Brews & Bites at Pennsbury Manor. Enjoy tastings of beer and food, stroll the 43-acre grounds of this 17th-century country estate, take a walk through the gardens and see the hops growing, enjoy a 17th-century brewing demonstration or relax along the banks of the Delaware River. 4-8pm. Must be 21 or older to attend. Adm. Pennsbury Manor, Morrisville. 215-946-0400, ennsburymanor.org Jun 18. Fairy House Workshop: A Magical Event.

Natural materials will be provided to create fanciful fairy houses for attendees’ gardens. Individuals may also purchase fairy-themed critters, walk the river trail and explore the native plant gardens. The cost includes museum adm.

9:30am-noon. Brandywine River Museum of Art, Chadds Ford. 610-388-2700, www.brandywinemuseum.org Jun 18. Roots & Rhythm Music & Arts Festival. Spend the morning and early afternoon listening to live bands downtown. Visit Central Park for a free concert, along with artisans and food vendors. Honesdale. 570-253-5492, www.honesdalerootsandrhythm.com

Jun 18. Performance: KIX With Autograph. Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe. 866-605-PEAK, www.pennspeak.com

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Jun 18-25. Delaware River Sojourn. A guided paddling trip on the wild and scenic Delaware River. The trip, for novice to experienced paddlers of all ages, includes canoeing/kayaking, camping, educational programs, historical interpretation, and more. Sign up for the whole event or select specific sections of the Delaware River, Equinunk. 646-205-2724, www.delawareriversojourn.org Jun 18. Mrs. Pennsylvania America. Rick Bernstein will

be the host, and the official panel judges will be Shane Lewis, Dr. Uzma Ansari and Summer Wise. The winner of the pageant will move on to compete at Mrs. America. 7pm.

Adm. Terra Hall Auditorium, University of the Arts, Philadelphia. 202-374-8488, www.mrspennamerica.org

Jun 18. Lackawanna County Family Fun Day.

McDade Park, Scranton. 570-963-6750, lackawannacounty.org

Jun 19. Wilkes-Barre Duathlon. A 3-mile run, a 16.9-

mile bike ride and a 3-mile run through the city. WilkesBarre. www.wbduathlon.com

Jun 20-25. 33rd Annual Schnecksville Community Fair. An old-fashioned country fair with animals, entertainment, carnival rides, contests, fireworks and music. Gates open at 5pm daily. Adm. Schnecksville Fire Company, Schnecksville. www.schnecksvillefair.com Jun 20. Kosciuska Healing Garden 10th Anniversary.

Special garden fare, summer rose punch, giveaway drawings, and information. Organized by the LVC, the LRCA, and Dr. Carol Gargan. Adm. Stirna’s Restaurant, Scranton. 570347-6311, www.lrca.org

Jun 21.

Landmarks in Lights. Enjoy quiet reflection while exploring the grounds of the Bryn Athyn Historic District in lights. 8-11pm. Free parking. Free adm to parts of Cairnwood Estate, Bryn Athyn Cathedral and Glencairn Museum. Bryn Athyn Historic District, Bryn Athyn. 215-9472004, http://bahistoricdistrict.org

Jun 21-26. The Northeast Fair. A Pennsylvania state

fair showcasing agriculture, horticulture, home arts, home gardening, entertainment, food, fun, demolition derbies, concerts, more than 20 carnival rides and more. Northeast Fair, Pittston Township. 570-654-2503, www.northeastfair. com

Jun 23-26. Paris in the Village: A French Wine &

Food Fest. A series of dining events, outdoor entertainment and retail promotions celebrating the wines, cuisine and culture of France. Peddler’s Village, Lahaska. 215-7944000, www.peddlersvillage.com

Jun 23.

Performance: Happy Together Tour 2016.

Reserved seating. Adm. Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe. 866605-PEAK, www.pennspeak.com

Jun 24-26. Pocono Mountains Bluegrass Festival.

Enjoy bands and food. Plenty of flat and level camping spots will be available. Greene Dreher Sterling Fair, Newfoundland. 610-573-0797, http://scotteager.com

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Jun 24-25. Performance: Britain’s Finest: The Complete Beatles Experience. Britain’s Finest delivers a nonscripted show capturing the spontaneity, charm and wit of The Beatles. June 24 at Pocono Palace Resort, East Stroudsburg, and June 25 at Pocono Stream Resort, Mount Pocono. 800-432-9932, www.covepoconoresorts.com Jun 24-26.

Milford Music Festival. The tree-lined streets of Milford will be filled with the sound of music during the borough-wide sidewalk event, which will feature music, shopping, dining and fun. More than 20 individual businesses will participate. Milford. www.milfordmusicfest.org

Jun 24. Performance: Joan Jett & The Blackhearts.

Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe. 866-605-PEAK, www.pennspeak.com

Jun 24-26. Chester County Balloon Festival. Filled with on-the-ground and in-the-air activities, the festival will provide family fun for all ages with more than 100 vendors, live bands, balloons and glows, children’s activities and fireworks. New Garden Flying Field, Toughkenamon.

610-827-7208, deb@air-ventures.com Jun 24-26. Riverfest. The celebration will include opportunities to canoe the river, explore the natural riverside trails on guided hikes, enjoy children’s activities and games to learn more about the Susquehanna River’s wildlife and history, and more. Boat launch, Nesbitt Park, Wilkes-Barre.

Jun 25.

Vintage Baseball at its Best. The Athletic Baseball Club of Philadelphia will play 1864 era baseball, and children may play town ball, the precursor to baseball.

Bring chairs or blankets to sit on. Food and refreshments and information about the history of baseball will be available. Tours of the mansion will be available. Pennypacker Mills, Schwenksville. montcopa.org/pennypackermills

Jun 25. Lansdale Beer Tasting Festival. An opportunity to sample some of the best regional and national craft beers accompanied by great food, great music and great people. The festival is ultimately a fundraising event will all proceeds going to charitable organizations. Adm. Lansdale. www.lansdalebeerfest.com

Jun 25. French and Indian Skirmish & Camp. Become

an eyewitness to history, as the plantation becomes the backdrop for scenes from the French and Indian War. There will also be cooking, woodworking and other everyday activities of the Colonial time period. 11am-4pm. Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation, Ridley Creek State Park, Media. www.colonialplantation.org

Jun 25-26. Manayunk Arts Festival. Featuring nearly 300 artists from around the country, along with crafts, food and music. Main Street and Levering Street, Philadelphia. 215-482-9565, http://manayunk.com/signature-events/manayunk-arts-festival/

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Anita Shapolsky Art Foundation “Abstract Art Museum for the family” 11am – 5pm, Sat. & Sun. May 15th - Sept. 15th

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20 West Broadway, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 asartfoundation.org

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NO. 9 COAL MINE & MUSEUM 9 Dock Street, Lansford, PA 18232 570-645-7074 www.no9mine.com Jun 25. Throop Booster Blowout: #CowFlop.

570-489-8311, http://throopboro.com

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Jun 25-26. Great Tastes of Pennsylvania Wine & Food Festival. Musical entertainment, fine Pennsylvania wineries, a wide selection of food and craft vendors and educational seminars. Adm. Split Rock Resort and Golf Club, Lake Harmony. 800-255-7625, splitrockresort.com

Jun 25. Performance: Hotel California - A Salute to the Eagles. General adm. Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe. 866605-PEAK, www.pennspeak.com

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Jun 25. Savage Race. The intense 5- to 7-mile obstacle run will feature 25 world-class obstacles, mud, fire and barbed wire. Completion requires teamwork, courage and the will to push limits. Skirmish Paintball, Albrightsville.

407-796-8414, www.skirmish.com, http://savagerace.com Jun 25-26. Patch Town Days. Crafts, ethnic traditions

from the anthracite era, music, food and more. Eckley Miners’ Village, Weatherly. 570-636-2070, www.eckleyminersvillage.com, eckleyminersvillagemuseum.com

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TOURS ~ EXHIBITIONS SPECIAL EVENTS BAHISTORICDISTRICT.ORG 215.947.2004 Jun 29. Performance: The Philadelphia Orchestra.

Enjoy the works of Mozart, Handel and Vivaldi in a performance led by conductor Lio Kuokman and concertmaster David Kim. 7:30pm. Adm. Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square. 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org

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Catering exclusively by Karen Hunter Catering, voted Best of the Valley by Lehigh Valley Magazine.

Jun 26. Annual Celtic Day. A Bristol Borough event sponsored by the Celtic Heritage Foundation. Lions Park, Bristol. 215-788-5235, www.bristolhistory.org

Jun 26. Heritage Explorer Golf Tournament. Eighteen

holes of golf, lunch, prizes, live entertainment, and contests. Benefits Lackawanna Heritage Valley projects and programs. Pine Hills Country Club, Taylor. www.lhva.org

Jun 26, Jul 30, Aug 14. Frog Frolic. Join PEEC for

a fun morning at the ponds and streams to learn about frogs while catching and releasing them. Wear boots and plan to get a little wet and muddy. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. www.peec.org

Jun 26, Jul 24, Aug 21. Sunday Bog Walk. The guided, two-and-a-half-hour public walk into the Tannersville Bog will be led by an environmental educator, who will explain the bog’s formation, its plant and animal life and the roles that the local preserve committee and nature conservancy play in its protection. Preregistration required. Tannersville Bog, Tannersville. 570-629-3061, www.mcconservation.org Jun 26. Fuzz Fest. Featuring Weezer and Panic! at the

Disco, with Andrew McMahon in The Wilderness. The Pavilion at Montage Mountain, Scranton. 570-961-9000, www.thepavilionatmontagemountain.com

Jun 27-Jul 2. Cement Belt Fair. A great community

fair with many people. Business displays and vendors are welcome. Victor Talotta Memorial Park, Whitehall. www. facebook.com/cementbeltfair

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Jul 1. Performance: 28th Infantry Division Band of the

Pennsylvania Army National Guard. The group offers a flexible repertoire and several combinations of performing groups. Free. Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg. 570-4202808, www.shermantheater.com

Jul 1. Performance: The Yardbirds.

Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe. 866-605-PEAK, www.pennspeak.com

Jul 2. Performance: Ronstadt Generations.

Representing five generations in North America, the multiinstrumentalists present a repertoire that preserves traditional Southwestern and Mexican songs while offering original material. Doors at 6:30pm. Concert at 7pm. Free, but donations requested. Trinity Presbyterian Church, Berwyn. 610-644-0932, www.trinityberwyn.com Jul 2. Red, White & Blue BBQ Bash. Classic all-American barbecue picnic with live music, family entertainment, children’s activities and shopping events. Peddler’s Village, Lahaska. 215-794-4000, www.peddlersvillage.com Jul 2. Freedom Fest. Featuring a concert, activity and food vendors and a fireworks display. The rain date is July 3. 6-11pm. Adm is free, but there is a fee for parking.

Nottingham County Park, Nottingham. www.chesco.org Jul 2-3. When in the Course of Human Events - A

Fourth of July Celebration & Picnic. Enjoy a picnic at the farm and celebrate the nation’s birthday by hearing the Declaration of Independence and witnessing the crowd’s reaction. 11am-4pm. Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation, Ridley Creek State Park, Media. www.colonialplantation.org

Jul 2-4. Annual American Freedom Festival. Bring the family and enjoy carnival rides and games, food trucks and vendors, live music and entertainment, as well as fireworks. Dansbury Park, East Stroudsburg. 570-424-7540, http://eastburgalliance.com

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Jul 2-30. South Side Farmers Market. Saturdays.

9am-2pm. Scranton. 570-346-6203, ext. 16 Jul 2. Whitesnake. Keystone Grand Ballroom at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Wilkes-Barre. 570-8312100, www.mohegansunpocono.com Jul 3. Fireworks Celebration. Enjoy fun, food, music,

children’s activities, vendors, entertainment and a fantastic fireworks display. Rain date is July 6. 5pm. Honesdale’s Central Park, Honesdale. 570-253-5492, www.honesdaleparkevents.org, www.visithonesdale.com

Jul 3.

Shawnee Fireworks Display. Bring a chair or blankets for slopeside seating to enjoy an outdoor disc jockey, Uncle Sam Stilt Walker, Mark Clark’s All American Magic Show and various food and craft vendors. The fireworks display will be at dusk, between 9 and 9:30pm.

Benefits the Shawnee Volunteer Fire Company. Rain date is July 9. Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, Shawnee on Delaware. 570-421-7231, www.shawneemt.com

Jul 3. Scrantastic Spectacular. Philharmonic concert and fireworks. Courthouse Square, Scranton. 570-9636599, ext. 102, www.lackawannacounty.org Jul 4.

Fourth of July Fireworks Cruise on Wallenpaupack Scenic Boat Tour. Watch the fireworks on the lake aboard the boat, which will take a short ride along the dike/shoreline before parking close to the observation dike and dock to watch the display. Boarding at 7:30pm. Boat will depart at 8pm. Adm. Wallenpaupack Scenic Boat Tours, Hawley. 570-226-3293, www.wallenpaupackboattour.com

Jul 4. Fireworks Over Lake Wallenpaupack. Parking

and seating will be available at the Wallenpaupack High School. Rain date is July 5. Lake Wallenpaupack, Hawley.

570-226-3191, www.northernpoconoschamber.com

Jul 4. July Fourth Fireworks. Enjoy the display with

paid adm to Camelbeach, Camelback Mountain Adventures or Camelback Lodge. Camelback Mountain Resort, Tannersville. 570-629-1661, www.skicamelback.com

Jul 7-Aug 21. Performance: Boeing Boeing. A sum-

mer farce. Hedgerow Theatre Company, Rose Valley. 610565-4211, www.hedgerowtheatre.org

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Jul 8-10.

Blobfest. The extravaganza is centered around the horror/sci-fi flick The Blob and includes screenings, themed competitions, a street fair, and the recreation of the pivotal scene, in which hundreds of scared townspeople flee. The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville. 610917-1228, www.thecolonialtheatre.com

Jul 8-9. Performance: Hunks The Show. Age 21 and up. Mount Airy Casino Resort, Mount Pocono. 877-MTAIRY1, http://mountairycasino.com Jul 8-10. Briggs Farm Blues Festival. Briggs Farm, Nescopeck. 570-379-2003, www.briggsfarm.com Jul 9. Bastille Day. The event will feature art, music, dancing, theater, outdoor dining, late night shopping, crafters, children’s activities, community partners and more.

6-10:30pm. State Street, Media.

Jul 9-10. Great American Guitar Show. Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks, Oaks. www.phillyexpocenter.com, www.bee3vintage.com Jul 9. Pirate Splash Day for Kids. Bring a swimsuit and old shoes because wet is the theme for this special day.

Pirates will attack the farm house. Youngsters will be encouraged to run the maze and the gauntlet while being sprayed with water. Noon-3pm. Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation, Ridley Creek State Park, Media. www.colonialplantation.org

Jul 9. Bridge the Gap: Hike & Bike. The ride along the

McDade Trail will be followed by a hike at PEEC. Bring a water bottle, lunch and sturdy footwear. Equipment and transportation will be provided. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. 570-828-2319, www. peec.org

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Performance: Mark Farner. The performer is formerly of Grand Funk Railroad. General adm. Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe. 866-605-PEAK, www.pennspeak.com

Jul 10. Easton Heritage Day. The history of the town, which was the first location of the reading of the Declaration of Independence outside of Philadelphia, will be celebrated with food, tours and entertainment. Easton.

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Jul 10. Lackawanna County Family Fun Day.

MerliSarnoski Park, Greenfield Township. lackawannacounty.org

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Jul 12. Art in the Park.

Jul 16. Carbon Adventure Race. Teams or individual

Covington Park, Covington Township. 570-963-6750, www.lackawannacounty.org

Jul 14-17. SportsFest. 10,000 amateur athletes, 50 different sports and 150,000 spectators. A health and fitness expo will be held. Allentown. www.sportsfest.org

Performance: Lonestar. Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe. 866-605-PEAK, www.pennspeak.com

participants will have opportunities to push themselves to their physical, mental and emotional limits. Benefits Special Olympics of Carbon County. Adm. Skirmish Paintball, Albrightsville. 610-379-5000, www.skirmish. com, www.discovercarbonpa.com

Jul 15-31. Performance: Dancing at Lughnasa. The deeply moving story tells of five impoverished Irish sisters fighting for survival and love in their simple cottage.

Morrisville Heritage Center, Morrisville. www.actorsnetbucks.org

Jul 17. Turks Head Music Festival. Artists will offer their

Jul 15-17. 45th Annual Antique Gas Engine & Tractor

Jul 17. Media Downtown Car Show. More than 200 antique cars will be on display on State and Front streets.

Retailers and restaurants will be open. 11am-4pm. Media.

Show. Featuring shingle mill, models, water pumps, steam tractors, farm tractors, feed grinders, cornmeal grinders, gas engines, souvenirs, a flea market, crafts, entertainment, various tractor pulls, food and more. Free adm and parking. Jacktown Grove, Bangor. www.jacktown.org,

Jul 16-17. Bluegrass & Blueberries. Live bluegrass and country entertainment, local blueberries, fresh baked goods and family fun. Peddler’s Village, Lahaska. 215-7944000, www.peddlersvillage.com

Jul 16. Rock the Mill Festival. An annual fundraiser for

Newlin Grist Mill, a private 501(c)3 nonprofit historic site and environmental center located in western Delaware County. Newlin Grist Mill, Glen Mills. www.rockthemill.org

Jul 16-17.

Burnside Plantation Blueberry Festival.

Quality crafts, blueberry treats, old-fashioned entertainment, baby farm animals, a Colonial period farmhouse, Moravian Foodways cooking demonstrations, an 1800s reproduction carousel, a pie baking contest on Saturdays and photos in Colonial attire. Burnside Plantation, Bethlehem. 610-691-6055, www.historicbethlehem.org

Jul 16. Bastille Day. Re-enactors and audience mem-

bers playfully recreate the storming of the Bastille. Philly’s version of this historic event includes experimental cabaret performances, dancing baguettes and Marie Antoinette tossing more than 3,000 Tastykakes out to the crowd.

Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia. easternstate.org

Jul 16-17. Poconos’ Wurst Festival. With both Polish

and German themes, the event will feature three stages of music, traditional costumed dance performances, pig and hot dog races, ethnic craft vendors, new Bier Stein Olympics, children’s entertainment and plenty of wursts, wieners, kielbasa, pierogies and brews. Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, Shawnee on Delaware. www.shawneemt.com

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Spartan Pennsylvania. Featured will be the Reebok Spartan Sprint, the shortest distance of 3-plus miles featuring 20 signature obstacles, and the Reebok Spartan Super, a middle-distance course of more than 8 miles that features more than 25 signature obstacles. Adm. Blue Mountain Ski Area, Palmerton. www.skibluemt.com

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arts and crafts for sale, and a total of 11 local bands will perform music of various genres on two stages. Local vendors will offer fresh food. Noon-8pm. Everhart Park, West Chester. www.west-chester.com

Jul 17-26.

St. Ann’s Solemn Novena. St. Ann’s Monastery and Shrine Basilica, Scranton. 570-347-5691, www.stannsmonasterybasilica.org

Jul 19. Art in the Park. McDade Park, Scranton. 570963-6750, www.lackawannacounty.org Jul 21-23, 28-30. Performance: Shrek the Musical. Adm. Open Air Theatre, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square. 610-388-1000, longwoodgardens.org Jul 21.

Performance: Old Crow Medicine Show.

Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe. www.pennspeak.com

Jul 21. Performance: Luke Bryan, Little Big Town & Dustin Lynch.

The Pavilion at Montage Mountain, Scranton. 570-961-9000, www.thepavilionatmontagemountain.com

Jul 22-23.

Handmade & Homegrown Sidewalk Sales. There will be great deals and specials all over town, as well as craft and novelty vendors, a historical walking tour, music by a disc jockey, an opportunity to visit the Old Stone Jail and more. Downtown Honesdale. 570-2535492, www.visithonesdalepa.com

Jul 23. Dragonfly Walk. Join David Trently on a search through the fields and ponds around PEEC for dragonflies and butterflies. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. 570-828-2319, www.peec.org Jul 23. Spartan Pennsylvania Sprint 2. The shortest distance of the Spartan races will feature more than 20 signature obstacles over 3-plus miles. Parking fee. Adm. Blue Mountain Ski Area, Palmerton. 610-826-7700, www. skibluemt.com, www.spartan.com

Jul 23-24.

Wine on the Mountain. Sample wines from eight family-owned wineries while enjoying breathtaking views of Beltzville Lake from the large, open-air deck. Live entertainment. Noon-5pm. Adm. Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe. 866-870-7800, lehighvalleywinetrail.com

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Jul 26. Art in the Park.

Aylesworth Park, Jermyn. 570961-6750, www.lackawannacounty.org

Jul 29-31.

Jul 29. Performance: Blues Traveler.

Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe. 866-605-PEAK, www.pennspeak.com

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Jul 29-31. Pennsylvania 400. Events leading up to the race will take place all weekend. Three races will include the Pocono Mountains 150 and the Modspace 125 ARCA Race on Saturday and the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pennsylvania 400 on Sunday. Pocono Raceway, Long Pond.

800-722-3929, www.poconoraceway.com

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Jul 29. Performance: Disturbed & Breaking Benjamin With Alter’s Bridge & Astonia. The Pavilion at Montage Mountain, Scranton. thepavilionatmontagemountain.com

Aug 5. 4th Annual Blast. Beer and wine tasting on the grounds of the historic Cornwall Iron Furnace, Cornwall.

717-272-9711, www.cornwallironfurnace.org

Jul 29-31. St. Joseph’s Summer Festival. Scranton Campus at Marywood University, Scranton. 570-963-1290, http://stjosephcenter.org

Aug 5-7. 53rd Annual Das Awkscht Fescht. One of the country’s largest antique and classic car shows and a three-day outdoor festival and automotive flea market.

Featuring arts and crafts, antiques, free musical entertainment, children’s activities, an antique toy show, fireworks, bingo and food. Free parking. Macungie Memorial Park, Macungie. www.awkscht.com

Jul 30. Performance: Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder. Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe. www.pennspeak.com Jul 30. Arts on the Square Festival. Courthouse Square, Scranton. http://scrantonmade.blogspot.com Jul 30. Ice Cream Festival. Ice cream, sundaes, root

beer floats, funnel cake, pulled pork sandwiches, picnic food, a bake sale, giveaway drawings for baskets, free music entertainment, children’s activities and more. St. John’s Church of Mahoning, Lehighton. 570-386-9960, www.stjohnsmahoning.com / 74 /

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Aug 4-7. Black Star Film Festival. Attendees will have

opportunities to view dozens of films about the global black experience and films by people of African descent.

Philadelphia. 267-603-2755, www.blackstarfest.org

Aug 5-13. 154th Annual Wayne County Fair. Wayne County Fairgrounds, Honesdale. waynecountyfair.com

Aug 5-14. Musikfest. A 10-day musical spectacular that

attracts more than 1 million people. The festival also offers a variety of foods and desserts, children’s activities, visual arts and crafts and a closing-night fireworks display.

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Aug 5-6. Drum Corps - International Eastern Classic.

Enjoy the top-notch pageantry and precision of the world’s top drum and bugle corps. J. Birney Crum Stadium, Allentown. 800-495-7469, www.dci.org

Aug 18-21. Pittston Tomato Festival. Food, live entertainment, a parade, a 5K run, games, rides, arts and crafts, bingo and homegrown Pittston tomatoes. Pittston. www. pittstontomatofestival.com

Aug 6. In the Good Old Summertime. The familyfriendly event will feature lawn games, Victorian attire photo opportunities, garden tours and activities in the Children’s Heritage Garden, tours of the mansion, a car show, and food. 11am-3pm. Pennypacker Mills, Schwenksville. www.montcopa.org/pennypackermills

Aug 19. Performance: Blackmore’s Night. Legendary

Aug 6-7. 12th Annual Festival of Wood. Enjoy homemade crafts, music, arts programs, children’s activities, education exhibits and more. Rain or shine. Grey Towers Mansion, Milford. 570-296-9630, www.greytowers.org/

Aug 20-21. Roasting Ears of Corn Festival. A weekend of American Indian drumming, singing, dancing, craft and jewelry vendors, food, children’s crafts, Aztec Fire Dancers and more. 10am-6pm. Museum of Indian Culture, Allentown. 610-797-2121, museumofindianculture.org

Aug 7. Exhibit: Children’s Illustration Celebration.

Discover contemporary children’s picture book illustratiion will stimulate imagination. Art activities and dramatic storytelling. 11am-2pm. Brandywine River Museum of Art, Chadds Ford. 610-388-2700, brandywinemuseum.org Aug 7.

Revolution3 Pocono Mountains 2016. Both Olympic and Half athletes will swim in the Delaware River, bike within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and run on the McDade Trail. The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort, Shawnee on Delaware. http://rev3tri.com

Aug 8-13. Carbon County Fair. Agricultural displays, food, rides, musical entertainment and arena events such as the garden tractor pull and demolition derbies. A fireworks display. Adm. Free parking. Carbon County Fair, Palmerton. www.carboncountyfair.com Aug 11-13. Pennsylvania Dutch Fest. Handmade crafts,

traditional foods, buggy and horse-drawn wagon rides, a farm animal petting zoo and live bluegrass music. Reading Terminal Market, Philadelphia. readingterminalmarket.org

Aug 12-14.

Scranton Jazz Festival. Radisson at Lackawanna Station, Scranton. scrantonjazzfestival.org

Aug 13-14.

Peach Festival & Sidewalk Sale. Enjoy various peach treats while taking advantage of saving in every shop. Live entertainment, food, children’s activities and a peach pie eating contest. Peddler’s Village, Lahaska.

215-794-4000, www.peddlersvillage.com

Aug 13. Old Fiddlers’ Picnic. Featuring music, children’s activities, mansion tours, food and craft vendors. 10am4pm. Adm is free, but there is a fee for parking. Hibernia County Park, Coatesville. www.chesco.org Aug 13-14.

Sweet Corn & Barbecue Festival.

Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, Shawnee on Delaware. 570421-7231, www.shawneemt.com

Aug 18-21. 55th Annual Philadelphia Folk Festival. A three-day extravaganza of traditional and contemporary music, dance, crafts, camping and children’s activities. Old Pool Farm, Schwenksville. www.folkfest.org

guitarist Ritchie Blackmore (Deep Purple), the eclectic musical Renaissance rock group blends Renaissancethemed melodies and Medieval instrumentation with the contemporary sounds of guitars, keyboard, violin and percussion. Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg. shermantheater.com

Aug 20-21. ABC Supply 500. The Verizon IndyCar Series qualifying and practice on Saturday and the ABC Supply 500 race on Sunday. Speeds are expected to exceed 200 mph. Pocono Raceway, Long Pond. 800-7223929, www.poconoraceway.com Aug 20-21. The Pocono State Craft Festival. See distinctive crafts on display,. Also, craft demonstrations, Dixieland and bluegrass music, and food. Free parking.

Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, Stroudsburg. 570-9926161, www.quietvalley.org, poconocrafts.com Aug 20. Heritage Explorer Train Ride to Carbondale.

Lackawanna Heritage Valley National and State Heritage Area, Scranton. 570-963-6730, ext. 8200, www.LHVA.org Aug 25-28.

Italy in the Village. Culinary events, entertainment, activities and themed retail activities celebrating the food, wine and heritage of Italy. Peddler’s Village, Lahaska. 215-794-4000, www.peddlersvillage.com

Aug 25-28.

National Park Service Centennial Birthday Weekend: Steamtown NHS. The National Park Service turns 100 in 2016. All national parks, including Steamtown National Historic Site, will waive entrance fees on 16 days during the year. Free adm. Steamtown National Historic Site, Scranton. 570-340-5204, www.nps.gov/stea

Aug 26-28. Annual Wally Lake Fest. Celebrate Lake

Wallenpaupack with love music, an open fair market, free sailboat rides, tours of the dam, kayak demonstrations, art displays, bike rides, downtown shopping, a boat parade, an ice cream social and more. Lake Wallenpaupack, Hawley.

570-226-2141, http://wallylakefest.com

Aug 26-28.

Wheels of Time Rod & Custom Jamboree. More than 2,200 street rods are on display every year. Macungie Memorial Park, Macungie. 610-8247846, www.wheelsoftime.org

Aug 27. Beer Fest. Guests may enjoy unlimited beer and bourbon samplings and dig into tasty barbecue creations.

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rom the moment a visitor steps foot into the Mercer Museum in Doylestown, the property promises to be quite an experience. The huge concrete castle looms, its turrets casting unique shadows around the grounds.

Inside, there are objects and artifacts everywhere. Blacksmithing and weaving tools. A vast array of kitchen items.

A gallows. The enormous whaling boat suspended from the ceiling. At first glance, it may look like a random hodgepodge of items collected over the years.

But look a little more closely, and visitors may soon realize they’re really discovering a century of innovation.

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the objects and the people who used them. All were in their time innovations and inventions.”

The Mercer Museum is the collection of Henry Chapman Mercer, who built the eccentric concrete castle that houses the extensive collection of objects representing everyday life in the pre-industrial age. It was his third such concrete castle; he also built the adjacent Fronthill Castle, which served as his home, and Moravian Pottery and Tile Works, which today showcases Mercer’s skills as a potter. The Mercer Museum is celebrating its Centennial this year with special exhibits and events that pay homage to its founder and his vision of celebrating the handcrafts and tools needed to create and construct during daily life of preindustrial America.

“Mercer would certainly recognize the place if he walked in today,” says Amsler. Much has remained unchanged for the building and exhibits; in fact, approximately a third of the original exhibits as installed by Mercer are still in their same location. The seven-story museum is vertical in nature, with exhibits located in 55 rooms and alcoves all centering around a central courtyard. Tools and objects relating to things like food, shelter and clothing are centered on the lowest levels. As visitors ascend, they’ll find items relating to commerce, like leatherworking tools, engraving stations, surveying and navigation items, and even a Conestoga wagon on middle levels. As visitors reach the top levels, they will explore unique items such as the gallows, stoves, and a variety of changing exhibits. It’s a vertical hierarchy of needs, so to speak.

But what has changed, especially in recent years, is the audience and what the audience perceives as relevant. A library was added.

So were several children’s and family galleries to make the Museum experience a little more interactive.

In addition to Mercer’s permanent collection, the Museum in more recent years has also added a changing exhibition gallery to give them the chance to delve more deeply into the collections and share stories, as well as bring in exhibits from outside the institution.

“We’ve expanded our vision by providing a place for people to come and experience the past in very creative and engaging ways,” says Amsler. “A collection like the Mercer Museum is inspi-

ration for how problems are solved.”

For this year’s Centennial, dubbed “Re-Discover An American Original,” the festivities will both showcase changing exhibits that engage visitors but also honor the original collection of early American objects and the amazing concrete castle structure that houses them.

A “Free for All” day will take place on Saturday, July 16, with free admission at the Mercer and its sister museums in Doylestown to celebrate the Centennial.

Throughout the late spring and summer, a special Heritage Artisan Series will take place, during which artisans will bring the tools of the museum to life by demonstrating various crafts like blacksmithing, woodworking, glassblowing and more. The series pays homage to the museum’s former Folk Festival, which showcased traditional tools and processes in a hands-on way.

During the autumn, the Mercer Museum’s Central Court will be transformed into a unique theatrical space for a series

The Mercer Museum now. The museum built a wing in 2011 to house a changing exhibition space and learning center.

The Mercer Museum under construction (southwest view), c. 1915.

Photos courtesy of the Mercer Museum & Library.

of public storytelling performances that draw inspiration from the Mercer Museum’s collections. Mercer himself loved storytelling, and the series will draw on his own visions, from tall tales and everyday heroes to tales of mystery and macabre, that relate back to the Museum’s collections.

Additionally, beginning in July, the Museum is hosting a special temporary exhibit titled “Long May She Wave: A Graphic History of the American Flag.”

The American flag is of course, one of the most recognizable icons in the world today, and it has enjoyed a long history of graphic renderings and artistic reinterpretations. From Civil War-era flags and Native American moccasins to political campaign buttons and original flag art, “Long May She Wave” assembles thousands of American flag-related objects. This exhibition not only celebrates the Museum’s Centennial, but also the Centennial of Flag Day, established by President Woodrow Wilson.

The centerpiece of the museum’s celebration; however, remains Mercer’s own vision. Amsler explains that there simply were not many others collecting and treasuring items that Mercer collected at the time. He had a unique vision, seeing something special in the tools

that met the needs and wants of individuals prior to the Industrial Revolution.

“We want to fire people’s imaginations. Whether it’s people who are impressed and inspired by this one individual’s efforts to collect and preserve and to build an extraordinary landmark structure – they may be inspired by that,” explains Amsler. “Or it may be the virtue of seeing the collections and imagining the people whose lives lay beyond those innovations. We want people to be inspired to be similarly genius. It boils down to inspiration.”

The Mercer Museum in Doylestown is open daily except for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. Hours are Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday Noon – 5 p.m. Admission is $14 for adults, $12 for seniors, and $8 for children ages 6-17. Special Mercer Experience Tickets, which provide admission to both the Mercer Museum and the adjacent Fronthill Castle, which was Mercer’s home and now houses an impressive collection of his Moravian tiles and pottery, are available.

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May 17-Jun 22. Performance: Lettice & Lovage.

Lettice Duffet, an expert on Elizabethan cuisine and medieval weaponry, comes into conflict with Preservation Trust inspector Lotte Schon. Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Riverside Inn & Dinner Theatre, Cambridge Springs. 800956-9490, 814-398-4645, www.theriversideinn.com

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Jun 1-4. Wild Rib Cook-Off & Music Festival. Vendors

compete in the Best Ribs contest. Food, musical entertainment, and family fun. Perry Square, Erie. erieribfest.com

Jun 1. Twenty One Pilots Emotional Roadshow. The

Ohio duo will support its most recent full-length release, Blurryface. 7pm. Adm. Stage AE, Pittsburgh. 972-3446960, http://21pilotstour.com

Jun 3, 17, Jul 8, 22, Aug 12, 26. Friday Night

Live at the Riverwalk. Bring a lawn chair to the summer concert series. Free. Riverwalk Amphitheater, New Castle.

724-654-8408, www.visitlawrencecounty.com

Jun 3-4. Performance: Fuddy Meers. A woman attempts to regain her memory while surrounded by a curio-cabinet of alarmingly bizarre characters. Adm. R-ACT Theatre Productions, Avenue Theatre, Rochester.

724-775-6844, www.ractproductions.com Jun 3-5. Darlington Days. A Friday night polo game

and tailgate party. Also, local museums, live entertainment, a children’s amusement area, a craft show, antique equipment, tractor pulls, yard sales, a parade, fireworks, food, and a Sunday car cruise. Friday 5pm, Saturday and Sunday all day. Downtown Darlington. 724-827-2132

Jun 3-4. All-Clad Factory Outlet Sale.

Washington County Fairgrounds, Washington. 724-745-8300, www.allclad.com/

Jun 3-Aug 26. SummerSounds. The series of exciting and interesting concerts under the stars emphasizes high standards of contemporary musicianship in a family atmosphere. Fridays. Free. St. Clair Park, Greensburg. 724837-1851, www.summersounds.com whereandwhen.com / 2016 W&W summer / 79 /

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Jun 10-12. Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival. Join nearly 3,000 Jeeps at the birthplace of the Jeep to participate in activities such as a playground with piles of dirt, rocks, poles and bridges; on-site trails for beginners and experienced drivers; competitions; team challenges; and a mystery road rally. Adm. Cooper’s Lake Campground, Slippery Rock. 724-256-4050, bantamjeepfestival.com Jun 10. Downtown Decathlon. Open to teams of four to eight people age 21 and up. Downtown Indiana. www. downtownindiana.org

Jun 10-12. Waves of Thunder Motorcycle Show. The

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Unique 3-hour ride on a vintage train through Oil Creek State Park.

Special events - Murder Mystery Rides, Train Show & Sale WWII Re-Enactment Stay overnight at The Caboose Motel 409 S. Perry St., Titusville, PA 16354 Jun 3, Aug 5.

Embassy Theatre Outdoor Movie Nights. Starts at sundown. Embassy Theatre, Lewistown.

912-401-1282, www.embassytheatre.org, www.facebook. com/embassyltwn

Jun 3-5. Saltsburg Canal Days. A quilt show, a duck race, a flag retirement ceremony, a parade, crafts, food vendors, live entertainment, and fireworks. Downtown Saltsburg. 724-639-9413 Jun 4-Aug 28. Pithole Visitor Center. Enjoy an ori-

entation film, exhibits and a tour of the grounds. Saturdays and Sundays. Not open Aug. 27. 10am-4pm. Adm. Pithole Museum and Visitor Center, Pleasantville.

Jun 4. Wildcatter Day. Celebrate the opening of the visitation season with food, music, guided tours and more.

10am-4pm. Adm. Pithole Museum and Visitor Center, Pleasantville.

Jun 5.

Camp Orenda Charity Ride. Indiana County A.B.A.T.E. will offer a bike run to benefit Camp Orenda, a camp for people with special needs. American Legion, Clymer. 724-479-0714

Jun 8-Jul 13. UPMC Sunset Music Series. Free concerts on the beach every Wednesday. Beach 1, Presque Isle State Park, Erie. 815-838-5138

Jun 10-26. Performance: The Music Man.

There’s troubel in River City when a fast-talking salesman gets his heart stolen by the town librarian. Fridays through Sundays.

Academy Theatre, Meadville. 814-337-8000, www. theacademytheatre.org

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judged show will be packed with activities, vendors, food, live bands, contests, a Ride for the Cure and bike judging awards. Kittanning Riverfront Park, Kittanning. www. wavesofthunder.com

Jun 10-11. Strawberry Fest. Juried artists and crafter

vendors, door prizes, children’s activities, basket auctions, food, homemade pies, strawberry shortcake, strawberry jam, strawberry tarts and, of course, lots of strawberries.

Lazybrook Park, Tunkhannock. 570-362-2005, www.facebook.com/tunkhannockstrawberryfest

Jun 10-11. Riverfest. Fireworks, live music, children’s activities and food. Rices Landing River Front, Rices Landing. 724-592-5765 Jun 11. Herb & Garden Fair. The event will feature vendors; a plant exchange; sales of vegetables, herbs, roses, and other ornaments; expert advice; and lunch. 9am-3pm.

1805 Museum Barn Annex, Harmony Museum, Harmony.

724-452-7341, www.harmonymuseum.org Jun 11.

Opening Day of the Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad. Three-hour train rides through Oil Creek Valley will be offered each Saturday and Sunday in June beginning June 11. 1pm. Train will depart from Perry Street Station, Titusville. 814-676-1733, www.octrr.org

Jun 11-12. Italian Festival. Live entertainment, dancing, food, vendors, morra, a baby doll dance and more. Cascade Park, New Castle. www.visitlawrencecounty.com Jun 11. National Farm Day. Enjoy the local farmers market, Amish doughnuts and baked goods, honey, live beehive demonstrations, entertainment from 1-4pm and local artisans and craftspeople. Volant. volantshops.com Jun 11. Pick-a-Dilly Herb Faire. A day devoted to herbs

and herb gardening. Food, fun, and free demonstrations.

Local growers, artists, and craftsmen. Dillweed Bed and Breakfast, Dilltown. 814-446-6465, www.dillweedinc.com

Jun 11-12. Jimmy Stewart Airport Festival. Displays of vintage and military aircraft, airplane rides, food booths, and more activites for all ages. Free adm and parking.

Jimmy Stewart Airport, Indiana. 724-463-3883, www.jimmystewartairport.com

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Jun 11. Erie Poker Run. More than 50 go-fast powerboats will begin in Erie, parade out of the bay and make four stops at waterfront locations along the lake’s shore.

Presque Isle Bay, Erie. www.elitepokerruns.com Jun 11, 18; Jul 1-3, 9, 30; Aug 13, 20.

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814-257-0192, www.smicksburg.net Jun 11. Garrison Day Sale & Show. Arts and crafts, antiques, food, an art show, and entertainment, including music by the Fort McIntosh Fife and Drum Corps. 9am6pm. Downtown parks, Beaver. 724-775-7174, www.beaverheritage.org/schedules whereandwhen.com / 2016 W&W summer / 81 /

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Jun 11. Happy Days Car Cruise. Cruise the 2.5 miles of

Seventh Avenue, listen to a live radio broadcast featuring oldies, and enjoy food from local vendors on the side streets. 1-9pm. Beaver Falls. 724-494-3893

Jun 11. Laurel Highlands Ultra. The upcoming event will mark the 37th running of the 70.5-mile race and the 11th running of the 50K. All races are point-to-point along the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail. Beginning in Ohiopyle State Park, Ohiopyle. www.laurelultra.com

Jun 12. Bantam Jeep Muddy 5K. The family-friendly

mud race will be on foot and will feature obstacles including tires, cargo nets, steep hills, wooded trails and the Jeep Playground. Adm. Cooper’s Lake Campground, Slippery Rock. 724-256-4050, www.bantamjeepfestival.com

Jun 12.

Annual Garden Party. The Bradford House Museum will host a party in the beautiful gardens. This open house will feature art, music and light refreshments.

11am-3pm. David Bradford House, Washington. 724-2223604, www.bradfordhouse.org

Jul 14. Taste & Tour. Participating restaurants will showcase specialty foods, introduce themselves to members of the community. Downtown Indiana. downtownindiana.org

Jun 18-19. Conneaut Lake Classic Boat Show. Special

displays of antique Chris Craft boats, an original Century construction buck, and other factory items, plus a vintage waterskiing display. Free adm. Ice House Park Waterfront, Conneaut Lake. www.centuryclassicpowerboat.com/ allegheny/all0.htm

Jun 18. Blues Festival. Enjoy the sounds of two local

bands. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.

Bring lawn chairs and blankets. No pets or carry-in alcoholic beverages allowed. Noon-6pm. Adm. Conneaut Cellars Winery and Distillery, Conneaut Lake. 814-3823999, www.conneautcellarswinery.com

Jun 18. 20th Annual Atlatl Competition. Try using the atlatl, a spear thrower used by prehistoric hunters, and watch World Atlatl Association experts compete. Prizes awarded for best beginner. Noon-5pm. Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village, Avella. 724-587-3412, http://heinzhistorycenter.org/meadowcroft.aspx Jun 18. Beer & Gear Festival. Music by the Half Bad Bluegrass Band and complimentary beer sampling.

Everyone must have an ID to enter. Wilderness Voyageurs, Ohiopyle. 724-329-1000, http://wilderness-voyageurs.com

Jun 16-19. Thurston Classic Hot Air Balloon Event.

Jun 18. 40th Annual High Point National. Round four of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned

by AMA Pro Racing. High Point Raceway, Mount Morris.

304-284-0084, www.highpointpromx.com

Jun 16-18.

Lake City Fire Company 91st Annual Carnival. Live music, crafts, food, rides, and bingo. Lake City Fire Company, Lake City. www.lakecityfire.org

Jun 19. Father’s Day Special. Dads can ride for a discount with the purchase of one full-price ticket. Discount offer good for coach seating. 1pm. Train will depart from Perry Street Station, Titusville. 814-676-1733, octrr.org

Jun 16-19. VNEA World Junior Pool Championships.

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Begins with the Night Glow on Thursday evening. Official souvenirs and food vendors. Robertson Field, Allegheny College, Meadville. 814-336-4000, thurstonclassic.com

More than 500 youths from the U.S., New Zealand, and other countries around the world are set to participate.

Bayfront Convention Center, Erie. worldjuniorpoolerie.com

Jun 16-18.

Coolspring Power Museum Summer Expo & Flea Market. A gas engine show featuring the museum’s antique internal combustion engine. A special exhibition this year will be One-of-a-Kind Engines. There will be a food court and a big flea market. 7am-8pm.

Coolspring Power Museum, Coolspring. 814-849-6883, www.coolspringpowermuseum.org

Jun 17-19.

Pittsburgh Parts-A-Rama. A parts flea market, collector toys, a vehicle sale corral and more. All types of vehicles and parts are welcome. 8am-dusk. Adm. Butler Fairgrounds, Prospect. pittsburghparts-a-rama.com

Jun 18-19. Train Show & Sale. During the fifth annual event, vendors will showcase their newest train cars, tracks, pictures, shirts, books and more. 9am-4:30pm.

Perry Street Station, Titusville. 814-676-1733, octrr.org Jun 18-19.

Antiques & Artisans Festival. Antique dealers, talented artisans and vendors. Whispering Pines Farm, Cabot. 724-568-PINE, whisperingpinesfarmpa.com

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Father’s Day Car Show. Antique cars, food vendors, and nonprofit organizations. Free adm. Fee to display cars. Noon-5pm. East State Street, Hermitage.

Jun 19. North Country Trail Hike. A 5-mile hike to the town of Darlington. Includes visits to Indian Rock and the River Walk in Darlington. 1pm. Meet at the parking area on Cannelton Road. Darlington. www.northcountrytrail.org/ wam Jun 19.

Performance: Bully Hill Brass Band in Concert. A program of Dixieland music. 1:30pm. DeBence Antique Music World, Franklin. 814-432-8350, www. debencemusicworld.com

Jun 19, Aug 21. Flashlight Drags. A safe alternative to

street racing and similar to drag racing’s early days. Gate opens at noon, with racing from 2-6pm. Greene County Airport, Waynesburg. www.flashlightdrags.com

Jun 24-26.

Back to the ’50s Weekend. The auto show extravaganza will feature automotive vendors, family fun cars, other vehicles, live entertainment and food.

Open to all makes and models. Cascade Park, New Castle.

724-333-2913, www.backtothe50sweekend.com

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Jun 25-26. Pioneer Frolic Festival. Celebrating the

Jun 24. Summer Open House. Live entertainment, food, fun and specials. Waynesburg. 724-627-8119, www. waynesburgpa.org

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Cookport Antique Machinery Show.

Local farmers and tractor enthusiasts will show off their tractors and put them to the test. The featured tractor will be John Deere. Cookport Fairgrounds, Commodore. 724254-1445, www.cookportfair.com, www.cookportantiquemachineryshow.org

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22nd Annual Cruise-a-Palooza. Join the Rodfathers for Butler’s biggest car cruise of the year, which will feature disc jockeys, dash plaques and special entertainment. Butler Farm Show Grounds, Butler. 724-3525043, www.therodfathers.com

Jun 25. Wine & Jazz at the Lake. Local wineries, fine cuisine, cigar rolling and sales, entertainment by the Trinity Music Group, bidding on baskets, and a buffet. 3-9pm.

Adm. Hopewell Township Community Park, Aliquippa. 724378-1460, www.hopewelltwp.com

lives of the early pioneers of Sandy Creek Valley. Period costumes, demonstrations, music, vendors, food, and an encampment set-up. Free parking and adm. Marina at Lake Wilhelm, Maurice K. Goddard State Park, Sandy Lake. 724253-4833, www.stateparks.com/maurice_k_goddard_ state_park_in_pennsylvania.html Twilight Cemetery Tour - Blairsville Underground Railroad. Follow a guide through the cemetery and learn about figures from the Underground Railroad, soldier from wars long past, and prominent Blairsville citizens. Reservations suggested. Blairsville Cemetery, Blairsville. 724-459-5779

Jun 25. DRYerson Festival. Food, live music and entertainment for the whole family. Ryerson Station State Park, Wind Ridge. 724-229-3550, www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/ryersonstation, www.coalfieldjustice.org

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Jun 26. Rev. John Corbly Association Reunion. The Pennsylvania reunion will include a history program and luncheon. Donations will be accepted. Garards Fort. 724627-3550, www.johncorblydescendants.org

Jul 1.

Washington Antiques Fair. Browse thousands of quality antiques. 8am-2pm. CONSOL Energy Park, Washington.

724-239-2112, www.washingtonantiquesfair.com

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Worthington/West Franklin Carnival. The week full of activities will include parades, carnival rides, games, entertainment and food, including old-fashioned homemade doughnuts. Worthington.

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Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival. Exceptional visual arts, traditional crafts, educational activities and performing arts will enlighten, entertain and enrich the community while helping to preserve and demonstrate Pennsylvania’s rich historical and living cultural heritage. Westmoreland Arts and Heritage Festival, Latrobe. 724-834-7474, www.artsandheritage.com

Jun 30-Jul 3. Bentleyville Borough Bicentennial.

The four-day event will feature various activities taking place daily. Noon-10pm. Richardson Park, Bentleyville. 724239-2112, www.bentleyvillehistorical.com

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Jul 1-9. Big Butler Fair. Fireworks, the midway, games,

demolition derbies, concerts and truck pulls. Butler Fairgrounds, Prospect. 724-865-2400, www.bigbutlerfair. com

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The Fantasticks. A musical about a boy and a girl and their two fathers, who try to keep them apart. Riverside Inn & Dinner Theatre, Cambridge Springs. 800-956-9490, 814398-4645, www.theriversideinn.com Concert on the Courthouse Square - An American Celebration. An ice cream social and performances by Makin’ Changes and the Mercer Community Band. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. 6-9pm. Free adm. On the square at Mercer County Courthouse, Mercer. 724699-9124

Jul 1-3. Greenville Heritage Days. Re-enactments, artisans, museums, vendors, a car show, and fireworks.

Riverside Park, Main Street, Thiel College, and other locations in Greenville. 724-588-3230, www.greenvilleheritagedays.com Jul 1-4. Ford City Summerfest. Join Ford City in keep-

ing traditions alive with entertainment, a parade, ethnic foods, handmade crafts and fireworks. Ford City. http:// sites.google.com/site/fcsummerfest/

Jul 1-10. Apollo Bicentennial Celebration. Take a step

back in time as Apollo celebrates its 200th birthday with the theme of Pride in the Past/Faith in the Future. Apollo. www.apollo200.org

Jul 1-3. Ellwood City Festival. Craft and food booths,

continuous entertainment on stage and throughout the park, a Firecracker Pageant for ages 3 to 7, a juried art show in the lodge, a Sunday service, and fireworks on the final night at 9:45pm. Adm is free, but there is a parking fee. 11am-10pm. Ewing Park, Ellwood City. 724-758-5501, www.Ellwood-City-Festival.net

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the railroad and detrain at the center, where tour guides in period clothing will share how the town grew to 3,000 in a few weeks. Train will depart at 1pm from Perry Street Station, Titusville. 814-676-1733, www.octrr.org

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Jul 2. Fourth of July Extravaganza. Enjoy a day of riding and exploring, and then have access to a food vendor, fireworks, and entertainment provided by a disc jockey.

9am-11pm. Adm. Mines and Meadows ATV Park, Wampum.

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Jul 7-10. Whiskey Rebellion Festival. The festival will focus on the history and heritage of western Pennsylvania while featuring a variety of family-oriented activities including re-enactments and demonstrations, crafts, art and heritage music. Downtown Washington. 724-2223604, www.whiskeyrebellionfestival.com

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Jul 8-10. Slovenefest. Three full days celebrating the culture of Slovenia with music, dancing, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entertainment and ethnic food. There will be fireworks on Saturday, weather permitting. SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley. 877-767-5732, www.slovenefest.com

ed, fun-filled weeklong festival featuring nightly live entertainment, a delicious variety of food, games and carnival rides. Fireworks by Zambelli on July 5. Free adm and parking. Heritage Park, McDonald. www.mcdonaldfire.com

Waldameer Fireworks. At dusk. Waldameer Water World, Erie. 814-838-3591, www.waldameer.com

Jul 4. Canonsburg Fourth of July Celebration. The

second-largest Pennsylvania celebration, with 50,000plus attendees, the family-friendly Canonsburg event will include a two-hour-long parade, park events and a spectacular fireworks display at Canon-McMillian High School stadium. Free. 10am-10pm. Downtown Canonsburg. 724746-5310, www.canonsburgboro.com

Jul 4. Fourth of July Celebration. Annual fireworks

display. Entertainment begins at 6pm. Food vendors available. Fireworks begin at 9:45pm. Rain date is July 5.

Monongahela Aquatorium, Monongahela. 724-258-5919, www.monongahelaareachamber.org

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Three Ridges Fourth of July Celebration.

Celebrating July Fourth, the 235th anniversary of Donegal Township and the history of the Gretna Green. Live music, a car show, historical displays, food, games, fireworks and crafts. Free adm. West Alexander Fairgrounds, West Alexander. 724-484-7435, www.westalexfair.com

Jul 4. Fourth of July Celebration. Celebrate the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birthday with fireworks, live music, a car show and fun. Greene County Fairgrounds, Waynesburg. www. waynesburglionsclub.org Jul 7-9.

Cranberry Township Community Days.

Features Art in the Park, a car cruise, concerts, a carnival, a free area for children and more. Cranberry Township Community Park, Cranberry Township. www.ctcchest.org

Jul 7-10. Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix. Historic rac-

ing, open wheel racing and more featuring a variety of car brands. 8am-6pm. Pittsburgh International Race Complex, Wampum. 724-535-1000, www.pittrace.com

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Jul 8-10. Heart of the Arts Folk Festival. The festival

for musicians and visual artists will feature hands-on workshops that celebrate bluegrass, Irish Celtic, gospel, Scottish, Civil War, folk and mountain genres, including visual arts and crafts. University of Pittsburgh at Titusville, Titusville. 814-827-2381

Jul 8-9. Fort Armstrong Rodeo. Clowns, steer wres-

tling, saddle bronc riding, barrel racing, bull riding, a childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s calf scramble, country music and more. Crooked Creek Horse Park, Ford City. crookedcreekhorsepark.com

Jul 9. 25th Anniversary Fireworks Festival Featuring Arts on the Riverwalk. All-day entertainment, food and art vendors, a childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s area, games, a Mini Makers Faire and a fireworks finale. New Castle. 724-654-8408, www. visitlawrencecounty.com Jul 9. Mega Cruise. Parking for more than 1,000 show cars, motorcycles, trucks, tractors and airplanes. Also, food, beverages, music, giveaway drawings and a Chinese auction. Butler County Airport, Butler. 724-766-5847, http:// butlercountyairport.org Jul 9-10. Hermitage Arts Festival. A celebration of the visual and performing arts. Entertainment from area bands, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities, local nonprofit food vendors, and fireworks on Saturday at 9:30pm. Rodney White Olympic Park, Hermitage. 724-981-0800, hermitage.net Jul 9. Terrain Racing. An obstacle course featuring mud crawls, water pits, climbing walls, tire fields, cargo nets, and tube crawls. 9am. Mines and Meadows ATV Park, Wampum.

724-535-6026, www.minesandmeadows.com, www.terrainracing.com

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Jul 9. Park Fest. Food, music, attractions, and entertainment for all ages. Fireworks will close the event. 5-10pm.

Free. Hopewell Township Community Park, Aliquippa. 724378-1460, www.hopewelltwp.com

Jul 11-15.

History Camp. Children in grades four through six can participate in the hands-on program, learning the ins and outs of working an oil lease, the environment and more. Registration required. Fee. Drake Well Museum, Titusville. 814-827-2797, www.drakewell.org

Jul 13-16. Roar on the Shore. Thousands of motorcy-

clists will ride through the streets of Erie. Musical entertainment, food, and more. Various locations including Perry Square, Erie. 800-815-2660, www.roarontheshore.com

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Western Pennsylvania Balloon Quest.

Amusements, live entertainment, food, fun for the whole family, and, weather permitting, hot air balloon launches.

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Harley-Davidson of Erie, Erie. 815-838-1356, www. hderiebikefest.com

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Jul 15-17. Pioneer Steam & Gas Engine Society Show.

Jul 17. North Country Trail Hike. Hike 4.5 miles from the

Jul 15-17. Waterford Days. Entertainment, crafts for

Jul 17. Kirk Hamza in Concert. Music from the ’40s

Steam engines, gas engines, threshing, models, music, antique construction equipment, a flea market, antique tractor pulls, crafts, and food. Adm. Pioneer Steam and Gas Engine Society Show Grounds, Saegertown. 814-663-1291, www.pioneersteamandgas.com sale, and food. Showcasing the community’s churches, nonprofit organizations, booster groups, and businesses.

Organized by the Fort LeBoeuf Historical Society. Waterford.

814-352-5463, www.fortboeufhistory.com

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Performance: Exit Laughing. When one member of a bridge club quartet dies, her card partner plans a reunion that results in excitement, poignancy, and a hilarious surprise. Presented by the Bobcat Players. Adm. Beaver High School, Beaver. www.bobcatplayers.com

Jul 15-17. Rib & Wing Festival. Enjoy mouth-watering

ribs and wings, live musical entertainment, a beer garden and a Kids’ Zone. Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Seven Springs. 800-452-2223, www.7springs.com

Jul 16. St. Andrew’s Village Summer Fest Celebration.

An antique and classic car cruise, live outdoor entertainment, picnic food, craft booths, antique tractors, and a basket giveaway drawing. St. Andrew’s Village, Indiana.

724-464-1600, www.standrewsvillage.org

Jul 16. Celebrate the Bloom. Walks, workshops, demonstrations, a culminating bonfire, food, vendors, and entertainment.

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Jennings Environmental Education Center, Slippery Rock. 724-7946011, www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/jennings/index.htm, www.celebratethebloom.wordpress.com Jul 16, Aug 20, Sep 24. Waterfire Sharon, PA.

More than 50 sparkling bonfires ablaze on the Shenango River emitting the scent of aromatic cedar and pine. Also features music and artists. Downtown Sharon. 724-9815882, www.waterfiresharonpa.org

Jul 16. Enon Valley Community Day. An opening cer-

emony at 9am, a parade at 10am, Civil War re-enactors, a bluegrass band, food, crafts, a pet parade, a chili cook-off, a horse-drawn shuttle, and fireworks. 9am-10pm. Free.

Memorial Park, Enon Valley. 724-336-5194, www.facebook. com/Enon-Valley-Community-Historical-Society569737486410476/?fref=ts

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Gear & Cheer Summer Festival. Kayaking, paddleboarding, hiking, a children’s fishing derby, and live music. 8am-6pm. Four Seasons Pavilion, Bradys Run Park, Beaver Falls. 724-728-2625, www.ohiorivertrail.org

Jul 16. Coolspring Power Museum History Day/ Antique Car, Truck & Tractor Show. Many engines will be running throughout the day, and engineers will explain how they start an engine and answer questions. The car and truck show will be just for fun - no judging. 8am-5pm. Coolspring Power Museum, Coolspring. coolspringpowermuseum.org / 88 /

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Edwards Farm on I-376 through Games Lands 148, Mines and Meadows, and Wampum Underground to the Route 18 trail head or down Route 18 to the train station and community park. 1pm. Free. New Galilee. www.northcountrytrail.org/wam through the ’70s on the accordion, with a focus on German, Polish and international favorites. 1:30pm. DeBence Antique Music World, Franklin. debencemusicworld.com

Jul 19-23. 71st Annual North East Fireman’s Cherry Festival. Family entertainment including amusement ride, games, and foods, such as cherry pies. North East. 814-7255616, www.necherryfestival.com

Jul 19-23. Jacktown Fair. The country’s longest continuously running fair will feature games, competitions, musical performances, food, a parade and more. Jacktown Fairgrounds, Wind Ridge. www.jacktownfair.org Jul 21-23. Shannock Valley Festival. A parade, food,

games, entertainment, rides and fun for all ages. Rural Valley. www.sfcfestival.com

Jul 21. 50th Anniversary Celebration of Warrior Trail Association. The association, which is dedicated to maintaining the path used for 5,000 by Native Americans, will celebrate with food, fellowship and fun. Warrior Trail Headquarters, Fordyce. 304-534-2213 Jul 22. Indiana County Day, Christmas in July. Visit Santa and experience some holiday cheer. Idlewild and SoakZone, Ligonier. 724-463-7505, www.idlewild.com

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Antique and Collectible Show and Sale.

Duncan and other quality glass will be featured. Washington County Fairgrounds, Washington. 724-678-6627

Jul 23. Anniversary Celebration. The 30th anniversary event will feature special guests and music by Mockingbird Morning. Perry Street Station, Titusville. www.octrr.org Jul 23. 3-D Archery Shoot. Open to those with compound bows, recurve bows, and longbows. 2-D and 3-D courses. 8am-noon. Adm. Munnell Run Farm, Mercer. 724662-2242, www.munnellrunfarm.org Jul 23. Beer on the Bay. The region’s largest craft beer festival. Liberty Park/Burger King Amphitheater, Erie. 814454-7191, www.eriepa.com/beer-on-the-bay

Jul 23-24. 41st Annual Duncan & Miller Glass Show & Sale. Antiques and collectibles will be shown and for sale, including genuine Duncan, EAPG porcelain, china and silver. Washington County Fairgrounds, Washington. 724678-6627, www.duncanmiller.net Jul 24. Miss Rain Day Pageant. Waynesburg Central High School, Waynesburg. 724-747-4506, www.missraindaypageant.org

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Jul 29. Rain Day Festival. The festival, which is not

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Jul 30. Performance: Murder Mystery Dinner. The interactive event will feature Medvale High School Mayhem: Class of 1985 30th Reunion. The event will start with dinner at 5pm at Perry Street Station, Titusville. 814676-1733, www.octrr.org Jul 30. Annual Car Show. A fantastic car selection will be on display. Elderton. whereandwhen.com / 2016 W&W summer / 89 /

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Aug 4-7. Summer Steam Show. A vintage village, a sawmill, a cider press, gas engines, oil field equipment, farm animals, train rides, a flea market, children’s pedal tractor pulling and more. 9am-5pm. Portersville Steam Show Grounds, Portersville. portersvillesteamshow.org

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Jul 31. Concordia Summer Festival. A worship service of thanksgiving; a choir of local congregation members, Haven residents, and Pittsburgh Lutheran Chorus member and entertainment for all ages. Noon-6pm. Concordia Lutheran Ministries, Cabot. www.concordialm.org Jul 31. Daughters of the American Revolution Garden Tea Party. Food, a gift basket giveaway drawing, and a historical fashion show. A hat and gloves are encouraged but not required. 1-4pm. Reservations are required by July 15. Beaver Station, Beaver. 724-774-1522

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Aug 2-6. New Galilee Potato Festival & Fireman’s Fair. A fireman’s parade, food and craft vendors, live entertainment, games, carnival rides, giveaway drawings, a car cruise, carnival-style bingo, yard sales, and lots of potatoes.

New Galilee Community Volunteer Fire Department, New Galilee. 724-888-6817, www.newgalileepotatofestival.com Aug 4-8. Vietnam Veterans’ Moving Wall. Half-size

version of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. Open 24 hours per day. Next to John Flynn Funeral Home, Hermitage.. 724-346-3818

Aug 4-6. Dan Rice Days. Commemorating the life and

times of the famous clown. Food, arts, and crafts. Girard Borough. 814-774-3567, 814-774-9683, danricedays.com

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Fort Armstrong Folk Festival. Along the banks of the scenic Allegheny River will include a handcrafted artist market, historical and musical entertainment, vehicle displays, fun for children, classic festival food and more. Kittanning. www.armstrongfestival.com

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Aug 5-6. Bluegrass Festival. Multiple bands will perform, and camping will be available. Twolick Valley Rod & Gun Club, Cherry Tree. 724-254-9256 Aug 5. Concert on the Courthouse Square - A Special Concert. An ice cream social and performances by Johnny Oakes and Youngstown Community Band. Bring lawns chairs and blankets. 6-9pm. On the square at Mercer County Courthouse, Mercer. 724-699-9124 Aug 5-7. Bavarian Fun Fest. Live music, games, and crafts. Adm. Sharon Quaker Steak and Lube, Sharon. 724981-9464, www.QuakerSteakandLube.com Aug 5-10.

DICK’S Sporting Goods PONY League World Series. Featuring four US zones, Asia, Europe, Mexico, Caribbean and southwestern Pennsylvania teams (13 to 14 years old) in a double-elimination tournament.

Lew Hays PONY Field, Washington Park, Washington. 724225-1060, www.pony.org, www.ponyworldseries.org

Aug 6. Peachy Saturday. Individual shops will offer peach items including food, wine, plates, and wool.

Smicksburg. 814-257-0192, www.smicksburg.net Aug 6-7.

Erie Art Museum Blues & Jazz Festival.

National, regional, and local bands will perform daily from 1-11pm in an outdoor, family-friendly setting. Erie Art Museum, Erie. 814-459-5477, www.erieartmuseum.org

Aug 6-7. Regatta at Lake Arthur. Join us at Moraine State Park (South Shore), Portersville PA this summer for all-ages fun and FREE admission! Enjoy 2-days of live concerts and entertainment with laser show, butterfly release, trail ride, outdoor education: standup paddleboards, kayak, fishing and more 724-687-0707. www.lakearthurregatta.org Aug 6. Conway Community Day. Food vendors, crafts,

games, music, rides, and fireworks at dusk. Noon-9:30pm.

Conway Volunteer Fire Department, Conway. 724-8695550, www.conwayrec.webs.com

Aug 6-7. Washington Wine, Jazz & Pops Festival VI. Live jazz/pop performances coupled with free wine tasting from 11 wineries from western Pennsylvania plus food and specialty craft items. North Strabane Township Municipal Park, Canonsburg. 724-225-2061, www.winejazzpops.org Aug 6-7. 253rd Anniversary of the Battle of Bushy Run. The annual re-enactment weekend will feature two battles each day, British and Native American encampments, sutlers, a museum, a gift shop and concessions.

10am-4pm. Free parking. Bushy Run Battlefield, Jeannette.

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Aug 7. Drake Well Marathon & Half Marathon. The Boston qualifying course will travel through the main streets of Titusville and then along the banks of historic Oil Creek. Drake Well Museum, Titusville. www.drakewell.org Aug 7-13. Greene County Fair. Truck and tractor pulls, livestock competitions, a demolition derby, live music, rides and food. Greene County Fairgrounds, Waynesburg. www. greenecountyfair.org Aug 8. Lake Erie Fanfare. Featuring drum and bugle

corps from across the nation. Veterans Stadium, Erie. 814456-5300, www.leregiment.org

Aug 8-13. Butler Farm Show. Farming exhibits, tractor pulls, crafts, rides, food, and demonstrations. Butler Farm Show Grounds, Butler. www.butlerfarmshow.com Aug 10, 24.

Read, Learn, Grow. The farm-themed story time will feature a corresponding activity or picking experience. Fee. Apple Castle, New Wilmington. 724-6523221, www.applecastle.com

Aug 12-13. Titusville Oil Festival. Food and craft ven-

dors on Friday and Saturday and a Wine Walk on Friday. A parade at 11am on Saturday, a fine art exhibit, a chalk walk, an antique car show, children’s activities, a beer festival, live music, and fireworks. Titusville. titusvillechamber.com

Aug 12. Midday Rotary Rally. Open to teams of four to eight people age 21 and up. Teams will earn points based on their performance in events such as the Squirt Gun Candle Shootout and other challenges. Downtown Indiana. www. downtownindiana.org, wendy.nyland@gmail.com Aug 12-14. St. Paul’s Annual Italian Festival. Food and

cookies, pasta fagioli dinner, a church procession, and musical entertainment. St. Paul’s Church, Erie. 814-4593173, www.stpaulrcerie.com

Aug 12-14. San Rocco Festa. Italian food, dance, games, fireworks, a traditional Mass at St. Titus Church, a procession through the streets of Aliquippa, and an Italian Fireworks Doll Dance, along with the San Rocco Festa Band

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Aug 13. Speeder Rides. Ride on one of the vintage track

repair cars. No one under age 6 is permitted, and appropriate footwear is required (no sandals or flip-flops). 9am and 6pm. Perry Street Station, Titusville. www.octrr.org

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Antiquing Along the Allegheny. The 17th annual antique and craft fair will be held one month earlier than in previous years. Appraiser Tim Sweet will be on-site from 10-11:30am. No adm. Riverfront Park, Kittanning. 724548-7869, www.armstrongcounty.com Aug 13. 15 Miles of Treasures Yard Sale. Travel along State Route 208 for one-of-a-kind treasures, roadside Amish produce stands, quilt shops, buggy shops and more.

New Bedford to Volant. 724-533-5611, volantshops.com

Aug 13. Knotweed Festival. A parade, crafts, live entertainment, children’s activities, and more. Blairsville Riverfront Trail Area, Blairsville.

Aug 13. Antique Gun Show. An array of pre-1898 guns,

swords, and accoutrements, with emphasis on those made in western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio. Bring items for experts to examine and appraise. Lunch will be available.

Free adm to children under 12. Stewart Hall, Harmony Museum, Harmony. 724-452-7341, harmonymuseum.org

Aug 13. Vicary Day at the Mansion. Examine the wares of historical crafters such as bobbin lace makers, quilters, tatters, woodcarvers, spinners, and weavers. Costumed docents will provide information about the historic 1826 mansion and its gardens. 10am-5pm. Vicary Mansion, Freedom. 724-775-1848 whereandwhen.com / 2016 W&W summer / 91 /

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By Wendy Royal Sometimes, a special person comes along, and just the mention of his or her name elicits a feeling of warmth, caring and genuine goodness. Fred Rogers, affectionately known as Mister Rogers, was such a person to generations of children and their parents.

His sets and puppets might not look like it, but Mister Rogers was far ahead of his time. He dealt with issues that were not commonly addressed on television at the time. Race, body image, bullying and people with disabilities were just a few of the topics that Mister Rogers discussed with his warm and gentle tone.

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Fred Rogers was born on March 20, 1928. in Latrobe, Pa., to James and Nancy Rogers. He was an only child until age 11, when his parents adopted a baby girl.

In 1951, Rogers graduated magna cum laude from Rollins College in Winter Park, Fla., with a degree in music composition. At Rollins, Rogers met Sara Joanne Byrd, whom he married in 1952. He took his first job in television in 1953 with WQED in Pittsburgh, and it was there that Rogers introduced the community to his love of puppetry with the show “The Children’s Corner.”

His devotion to his faith and his de-

Photo credit: Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood ©2016 The Fred Rogers Company. Used with Permission.

sire to help children came together in 1962. Upon earning his divinity degree, Rogers was commissioned by the Presbyterian Church to serve children and families through his work on television.

The following year “Mister Rogers” made his first appearance on the Canadian Broadcast System on a show dubbed “Misterogers.”

Though Rogers loved what he was doing, he wanted his family, which now included two young sons, to live near his beloved hometown, so they moved back to the Pittsburgh area.

“Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” was launched in 1966 at WQED. The show aired on PBS and was seen throughout the United

States in 1968.

For the next 33 years, Fred Rogers spoke to his young audience with thoughtfulness and respect. Familiar characters like Mr. McFeely, King Friday, X the Owl and Daniel Striped Tiger helped to illustrate lessons and encourage children to use their imaginations. Even Mister Rogers’ signature sweater and sneakers remained nearly unchanged throughout the show’s run.

One change did occur early on according to Bill Schlageter, director of marketing for the Pittsburgh Children’s Museum. “Fred Rogers’ mother knitted all the sweaters he wore on the show. On one of the first episodes, Fred accidentally buttoned it wrong, so from then on,

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The last episode of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood aired in August 2001, but his spirit lives on in the hearts of children who are now parents and parents who are now grandparents.

The Fred Rogers Company has kept his legacy going strong by creating resources for educators, families and children. The company is responsible for three popular children’s programs, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Peg + Cat and Odd Squad. Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood is based on characters and themes from Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. The Fred Rogers Company was founded as Family Communications, Inc., by Fred Rogers in 1971 to produce “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” the longest-running program on public television.

Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh Although the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh has no actual Fred Rogers exhibit, one of the sweaters worn by Mister Rogers on the show is on display in the MAKESHOP. The sweater was one of two that were part of a traveling exhibit.

At the end of its tour, the “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” exhibit was donated to the Louisiana Children’s Museum after

Photo courtesy of the Fred Rogers Center at Saint Vincent College.

Artifacts from Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood are displayed at The Fred Rogers Exhibit at the Fred M. Rogers Center at Saint Vincent College. whereandwhen.com / 2016 W&W summer / 93 /

Hurricane Katrina devastated the facility in 2005.

Each year on March 20, the Pittsburgh Children’s Museum celebrates Rogers’ birthday by offering free admission. Mr. McFeely, everyone’s favorite deliveryman, is often in attendance on Mister Rogers’ Day.

Courtesy of the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh

In partnership with the Fred Rogers Company, the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh has created a brand-new exhibit called “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit.” The interactive exhibit based on the award-winning PBS KIDS television series will welcome visitors into 4-year-old Daniel Tiger’s world.

Visitors will explore the neighborhood with Daniel Tiger and his friends while working together to solve problems. In step with Fred Rogers’ teaching,

the experience will help children better understand everyday emotions and encourage them to use their imaginations.

“Daniel Tiger’s Grr-ific Exhibit” will run from Saturday, June 11, 2016, to Monday, Jan. 16, 2017.

Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh 10 Children’s Way Pittsburgh, PA 15212 www.pittsburghkids.org 412-322-5058 Senator John Heinz History Center Thanks to the Senator John Heinz History Center, families can see the largest collection of original items from the set of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.”

Exhibited inside the History Center’s Special Collections Gallery on the fourth floor are the entryway and living room set that Mister Rogers walked through to begin each show; King Friday XIII’s Castle; Great Oak Tree, the residence of Henrietta Pussycat and X The Owl; Mr. McFeely’s “Speedy Delivery” tricycle; the bench that Mister Rogers sat on during each show; and so much more.

The exhibit, which launched last year, is included in the regular admission to the History Center. The center is open Photo credit: Senator John Heinz History Center

The Senator John Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh houses the largest collection of original items from the set of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, including a life-like figure of Mister Rogers.

Photo courtesy of the Fred Rogers Center at Saint Vincent College.

Early childhood development was always at the forefront of Fred Rogers’ efforts. That work continues today at the Fred M. Rogers Center in Latrobe.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily.

Senator John Heinz History Center 1212 Smallman St. Pittsburgh, PA 15222 www.heinzhistorycenter.org/exhibits/ mister-rogers-neighborhood 412-454-6000 Fred M. Rogers Center It is no secret that Fred Rogers was proud of his small-town upbringing and remained firmly rooted in the community his entire life. Saint Vincent College in Latrobe was particularly fortunate in its relationship with Rogers, and it is fitting that the home of Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning and Children’s Media is there. Before he passed in 2003, Rogers donated his archives to the college.

These priceless archives formed the cornerstone of the Fred Rogers Center. The center works in close collaboration with the Fred Rogers Company to stay true to the vision and life’s work of Fred Rogers.

The Fred Rogers exhibit at the center offers a comprehensive window into his life, both on screen and off. We learn how his core values never wavered in his roles as media pioneer, minister, musician, environmentalist and advocate for

the well being of children.

The exhibit includes artifacts from Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, including the Neighborhood Trolley, puppets from the show, Daniel’s clock and Rogers’ iconic sweaters and sneakers. Visitors will find a “Speedy Delivery” letter-writing station, informative wall panels and four video screens with programs about or featuring Rogers.

The exhibit is open to the public Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Fred M. Rogers Center Saint Vincent College 300 Fraser Purchase Road Latrobe, PA 15650 www.fredrogerscenter.org 724-805-2750 Idlewild and SoakZone From 1989 to 2013, Idlewild and SoakZone Park in Ligonier welcomed families to take a trolley ride through Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood of Make-Believe. In 2015, the amusement park reintroduced Fred Rogers’ imaginative world to a new generation of children who can now take the trolley through Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood.

During “Daniel Tiger Neighbor Days” children can visit with all of the main characters from “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood.”

In addition to the trolley ride, “Daniel Tiger’s Grr-ific Day” stage show is a delight as audiences are invited sing along to familiar songs from the television show, dance and make believe with Daniel Tiger and Katerina Kittycat. After each performance, audiences have the opportunity to meet Daniel Tiger and Katerina Kittycat.

For five days every summer, Idlewild hosts “Neighborhood Days,” where children have the opportunity to meet all the main characters from the PBS show, including Miss Alaina, O the Owl and Prince Wednesday, as well as Daniel and

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Katerina. This year’s event is tentatively scheduled for Monday through Friday, Aug. 1 to 5. Check the website for up-todate information.

Idlewild and SoakZone have so many family-friendly rides and attractions that it’s not a surprise that they have been awarded the coveted Golden Ticket Award for Best Children’s Park, six years running!

Idlewild and SoakZone Route 30 East Ligonier, PA 15658 www.idlewild.com 724-238-3666 One thing was a Among other pieces, Mister Rogers’ constant with anyone sweater and sneakers are displayed at who knew Fred Rogthe Fred Rogers Center. ers – he was genuinely kind. The Mister Rogers you saw on TV was the Fred Rogers at home, in the community and on the set. He once said, “The greatest gift you can ever give is your honest self.”

Fred Rogers truly believed that technology could and should the Fred Rogers Center at Saint Vincent College.

Photo courtesy of Idlewild and SoakZone

be used for the good of humanity. With all of his groundbreaking success, it was still about the child on the other side of the camera.

“I’m not that interested in ‘mass’ communications. I’m much more interested in what happens between this person and the one person watching.

The space between the television set and that person who’s watching is very holy ground,” Rogers once said.

Since all of these locations are relatively close in proximity, a Fred Rogers road trip would be a great idea for any family, especially with young children or grandchildren. If you take a Fred Rogers road trip or visit any of the places mentioned in this article, email photos to wroyal@whereandwhen.com, and we may use them in a future issue or online.

“When I was very young, most of my childhood heroes wore capes, f lew through the air, or picked up buildings with one arm. They were spectacular and got a lot of attention.

But as I grew, my heroes changed, so that now I can honestly say that anyone who does anything to help a child is a hero to me.”

Fred Rogers

Passengers onboard Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Trolley Ride at Idlewild and SoakZone in Ligonier, PA.

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Aug 13-20. Washington County Agricultural Fair.

Washington County Fairgrounds, Washington. 724-2257718, www.washingtonfair.org

Aug 20-21. Laurel Hill Bluegrass Festival. Music, food,

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Aug 20-27. 63rd Annual Bituminous Coal Show. The weeklong celebration will honor King Coal and the regional coal heritage with numerous events and activities.

Carmichaels. www.kingcoalshow.org

46th Annual Somerset Antique Show.

Antiques and collectibles, food vendors, an antique and classic car show, and uptown antique shops. More than 100 dealers will be present. Uptown Somerset. 814-445-6431, www.somersetpa.net

Aug 14-20.

Dayton Fair. The 136th annual fair will feature something for everyone, including livestock exhibits, a carnival, a demolition derby, tractor pulls, nationally known entertainment and fireworks. Dayton Fairgrounds, Dayton. 814-257-8332, www.daytonfair.com

Aug 15-20. Lawrence County Fair. Fun with grand-

stand events, animals, rides, food, live entertainment, a farm show, a 4-H auction, fireworks and more for the entire family. Lawrence County Fairgrounds, New Castle.

724-654-7745, www.lawrencecountyfair.com

Aug 16-20. North Washington Rodeo. The profes-

sional rodeo event will be preceded by a parade at 8pm on Aug. 15. North Washington Rodeo Arena, Petrolia. 724-8946170, www.nwvfd.com/rodeo

Aug 18-21.

Celebrate Erie 2016. The extravaganza infuses the town with a unique spirit of pride and possibility. Downtown Erie. 814-455-ERIE, www.eriedowntown. com, www.celebrateerie.com

Aug 18. Luau Party. Featuring authentic hula and fire dancers. 5-8pm. Free. Beaver Clock Tower, Beaver. 724987-4944, www.beaverareachamber.com

Aug 19-28. Performance: Stop Kiss. The drama takes place in New York City. Annex Theare, New Castle Playhouse, New Castle. www.newcastleplayhouse.org Aug 19-20. Performance: Death and Doubloons. It’s

murder on the high seas! Who sent Captain Jack down to Davy Jones’ locker? Solve the mystery aboard the Golden Porpoise before someone walks the plank. Adm. R-ACT Theatre Productions, Avenue Theatre, Rochester. 724-7756844, www.ractproductions.com

Aug 20-27. Crawford County Fair. Amusement rides, displays, food, demolition derbies, truck and tractor pulls, agricultural and livestock entries, and entertainers.

Crawford County Fairgrounds, Meadville. 814-333-7400, www.crawfordcountyfairpa.com Aug 20-21. Alle Kiski Strong Chamber & Kittanning

Hose Co. 1 - Riverbration. Boat races, live entertainment, vendors, food and more. Kittanning Riverfront Park, Kittanning. www.riverbration.com

Aug 20-21. Corks & Kegs Festival.

The Meadows Racetrack & Casino, Washington. 724-222-2200, www. corksandkegsfestival.com/

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crafts, a re-enactor village and children’s activities. Free adm. Laurel Hill State Park, Somerset. friendsoflhsp.org

Aug 21. North Country Trail Hike. A 7-mile challenging hike from the Hell’s Hollow trail head to the covered bridge at McConnell’s Mill. The hike involves rocky terrain and no bail-out points, so hikers should be well prepared for the conditions, including warm summer temperatures. 1pm.

Ellwood City. www.northcountrytrail.org/wam Aug 23-27. Hookstown Fair. An agricultural fair including livestock, vegetable and flower displays, quilts and baked goods, live entertainment, food, carnival rides, games, a horse show, tractor pulls, motocross races, a rodeo, and a demolition derby. Adm. Hookstown Fairgrounds, Hookstown. 724-573-4512, www.hookstownfair.com Aug 23-27. South Side Historical Village Hookstown

Fair Days. Tour the historical village, which features an 1874 one-room schoolhouse, demonstrations in the blacksmith shop, fresh bread baking in the outside brick oven, an 1890s log cabin, an 1870s two-room doctor’s office, an 1858 bank barn, and a covered bride with a geocache. 10am9pm. Donations are appreciated. Hookstown Fairgrounds, Hookstown. 724-899-4165, www.hookstownfair.com, www.sshva.iwarp.com

Aug 26-28.

Zabawa Polish Summer Festival.

Homemade specialties, live polka music, dancing, and giveaway drawings. Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, Erie. 814-456-0671, www.holytrinityrc.org

Aug 27. Performance: Murder Mystery Dinner. The interactive event will feature Movie Mayhem: The Final Take. Dinner will start at 5pm. Perry Street Station, Titusville. 814-676-1733, www.octrr.org Aug 27. Fourth Annual Drake Day Circus. Celebrate the birth of the modern petroleum industry and relive the excitement of an oil boom-era circus with jugglers, fire eaters, acrobats, magicians, animals, 19th-century games, artisan demonstrations, re-enactors, music, food and more. Adm. Drake Well Museum, Titusville. 814-827-2797, www.drakewell.org Aug 27-28.

Mason-Dixon Frontier Festival. Crafts and live music all day, a pre-1840 living history encampment, an 1860s cowboy demonstration, Civil War reenactments and more. 10am-6pm. Free adm. Mason-Dixon Park, Mount Morris. www.masondixonpark.net

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