SOUTHERN REGION calendar of events
May 15-18. 68th Semiannual Gettysburg Bluegrass
May 18. Lake Raystown Triathlon. The area’s first
May 16-18. DirtFest 2014. Mountain bike festival with clinics. Organized events such as a women’s skills series, kids’ mountain bike rides, a unicycle course and an epic all-day group ride. Seven Points Recreation Area at Raystown Lake, Hesston. www.raystown.org/events/
May 22-25. NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series.
Festival. This internationally acclaimed bluegrass festival promises more than two dozen artists performing, along with giving instructional workshops. Granite Hill Camping Resort, Gettysburg. gettysburgbluegrass.com
May 16-18. Carlisle Import & Kit Nationals. Imports
and kit cars from at least seven different countries, representing 37 unique manufacturers. Carlisle Fairgrounds, Carlisle. 717-243-7855, www.carlisleevents.com
May 17. Gettysburg Spring Outdoor Antique Show. This semiannual antique show brings more than 120 vendors from far and wide, each selling high-quality collectibles. 7am-4pm. Rain or shine. Lincoln Square, Gettysburg. www.gettysburgretailmerchants.com May 17. Field Day. The event will feature speakers,
activities and games for people of all ages. 9am-3pm. Charles Brightbill Environmental Center, Mercersburg. 717-328-2126, www.twep.org
May 17-18. Jewelry & Mineral Show. Produced by
the Berks Mineralogical Society. 10am-5pm on Saturday and 10am-4pm on Sunday. Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport. 610-926-1307, http://leesportmarket.com
half-Iron and Olympic distance triathlon sanctioned by USA Triathlon. 7am-5pm. Lake Raystown Resort, Lodge and Conference Center, Entriken. 814-658-3500, http://raystownresort.com, www.lakeraystowntri.com
Maple Grove Raceway, Mohnton. 610-856-9200, www. maplegroveraceway.com
May 23. Lancaster County Bus Trip. A fun-filled day
of touring three wonderful places in Lancaster County: National Watch and Clock Museum, Wright’s Ferry Mansion and Susquehanna Glass Factory. Adm. Lunch included. Carlisle Brethren in Christ Church, Carlisle. 717249-7610, www.historicalsociety.com
May 23-25. Folk College With Simple Gifts. Sing, dance, play and listen to folk music, with workshops, concerts, jams, dancing and friendship. Juniata College, Huntingdon. 814-643-6220, www.folkcollege.com May 24. River Run. The course crosses the Susquehanna River via the Veterans Memorial Bridge (Route 462) between Lancaster and York counties. Begins in Wrightsville at 8:30am. Rain or shine. Walkers are welcome. No pets. Preregistration available through May 23 at 6pm. Registration at Wrightsville Elementary School, Wrightsville. 717-684-5249, parivertowns.com May 24.
53rd Opening Day at Rockhill Trolley Museum. 11am-4pm. Rockhill Furnace. rockhilltrolley.org
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