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ONGOING
Through Jun 13. Tools of the Trade. The Exchange Gallery, Bloomsburg. 570-317-2596, https://exchangearts.org
Through Jun 28. A Narrative. Artspace Gallery, Bloomsburg. 570-7840737, https://artspacebloomsburg.com
May 31, Jun 28. Komodo Dragon Feeding. Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland, Allenwood. 570-538-1869, https://reptiland.com
May 29-Jun 1. NEPA Bluegrass Festival. Lazybrook Park, Tunkhannock. https://nepabluegrass.com/index.html
JUNE
Jun 1. First Day Hike with Nature Journaling and the PA Master Naturalists. Montour Preserve, Danville. 570-850-1166, montourpreserve.org
Jun 1. Grand Valley VFD 12 & Under Horse Show. Grand Valley, Grand Valley. https://www.wcvb.net/events
Jun 1-Aug 31. Hiawatha Paddlewheel Riverboat Cruises. Susquehanna State Park, Williamsport. 570220-0528, https://ridehiawatha.com/
Northern Region
Please consult event website before attending to confirm that event has not been canceled or postponed.
Jun 1. Endless Mountains Black Powder Scholarship Shoot. Black Walnut American Legion Post 510, Laceyville. 570-721-5209, https://empo.us/
Jun 2-6. Countdown to Kindergarten at Lewisburg Children’s Museum!. Lewisburg Children’s Museum, Lewisburg. bit.ly/LCMSummerCamps25
Jun 4-Jul 24. Five Artists. The Gallery at Penn College, Williamsport. https:// www.pct.edu/gallery
Jun 6. Theresa Caputo Live!: The Experience. Community Arts Center, Williamsport. 570-326-2424, https:// www.caclive.com/
Jun 6. Dinner Cruise. Susquehanna State Park, Williamsport. 570-220-0528, https://ridehiawatha.com
Jun 6-8. ANF-A-100 Hiking Challenge. Allegheny National Forest, Marienville. northcountrytrail.org/a-100/
Jun 6-8. Big Foot Festival. Marienville, Marienville. 814-221-4360, www.facebook.com/events/417334337938235
Jun 6. BTE Improv. Alvina Krause Theatre, Bloomsburg. 570-784-8181, onthestage.tickets/show/bloomsburg-theatreensemble/66f6e140169dd40e3caf617b
Jun 14. Woodhick Dinner. Pennsylvania Lumber Museum, Ulysses. 814-4352652, https://lumbermuseum.org/
Jun 16. Outdoor/Sportsman Night at the Brookville Laurel Festival. Jefferson County History Center, Brookville. https://jchconline.org/
Jun 16-20. Art Explorers Academy. Lewisburg Children’s Museum, Lewisburg. bit.ly/LCMSummerCamps25
Jun 16-Jul 25. Made by Fire. The Exchange Gallery, Bloomsburg. 570-3172596, https://exchangearts.org
Jun 16-20. Agriculture Camp. Rohrbach’s Farm Market Bakery & Gift Shop, Catawissa. 570-356-2597, https://rohrbachsfarm.net
Jun 17. Hero Cruise. Susquehanna State Park, Williamsport. 570-220-0528, https://ridehiawatha.com
Jun 19. Kids’ Night at the Brookville Laurel Festival. Jefferson County History Center, Brookville. 814-849-0077, https://jchconline.org/
Jun 19. Creedence Revived, The World Premier CCR Tribute Band. Bromley Family Theater, Bradford. 814362-2522, https://www.bcpac.com/ summer-tribute-series
Jun 19-21. 28th Penn’s Woods 2025. University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, Bradford. https://jeepjamboreeusa. com/trip/28th-penns-woods-2025/
Jun 20-22. Susquehanna Summer Solstice Art Festival. French Azilum Historic Site, Towanda. 570-265-3376, https://www.susquehannasolstice.com/
Jun 20. Brookville Laurel Festival Sidewalk Sale. Jefferson County History Center, Brookville. jchconline.org/
Jun 20-22. Tidioute WWII Days: The Bridge at Remagen Reenactment. Tidioute Bridge, Tidioute. tidioute.org
Jun 20-22. Movement on the Mountain Fest. Forest Farms, Tionesta. www. movementonthemountainfest.com
Jun 20-22. Dino Days. Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland, Allenwood. 570-538-1869, https://reptiland.com
Jun 21. Dushore Fishing Derby. Kast’s Pond, Dushore. https://dushore.com/
Jun 21-22. Father’s Day Hike at World’s End State Park. Worlds End State Park, Forksville. 570-265-1528, https://emheritage.org/events/
Jun 21. Tunkhannock Founder’s Day. Downtown Tunkhannock, Tunkhannnock. www.tunkhannockbusiness.com
Jun 22. Princess Tea Party Cruise. Susquehanna State Park, Williamsport. 570-220-0528, ridehiawatha.com
Jun 23-27. Little Artists. Lewisburg Children’s Museum, Lewisburg. 570768-4914, bit.ly/LCMSummerCamps25
Jun 25-29. Remington Ryde Bluegrass Festival. Grange Park, Centre Hall. 330-388-7280, https://remingtonrydeband.com/remington-ryde-bluegrass-festival
Aug 23. Forest Bathing. Salt Springs Park, Montrose. 570-967-7275, https:// friendsofsaltspringspark.org
Aug 23. American Spirit Aviation Festival. St. Marys Municipal Airport, St. Marys. https://visitpago.com/events/ american-spirit-aviation-festival/
Aug 23. Wild Women NEPA Festival. Lazybrook Park, Tunkhannock. https:// www.wildwomennepa.com/
Aug 24. Central PA Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society. Warrior Run Fire Department Social Hall, Allenwood.www.centralpanrhs.org
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Ten (or more) Things to do in Lewisburg this Summer
BY RICK HIDUK
The lure of historic Lewisburg has grown well beyond its reputation as a college town and home to Bucknell University. Nestled along the West Branch Susquehanna River, the county seat of Union County boasts a natural beauty accentuated by classic 19thcentury architecture, especially in the area of Market Street, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This, plus a bevy of antique shops, diverse local restaurants, art and performance venues, and access to the Susquehanna River, Lewisburg grows in prominence as a destination for a day trip, weekend, or a long-term stay.
The public boat launch in Lewisburg puts recreationists on the Susquehanna River between the Route 45/Market Street Bridge and an iconic railroad trestle.
Photo courtesy Bic's Water Sports & Outdoor Adventures
1Plan
Your Stay. Popular chain hotels dot the landscape west of State Route 15, which dissects the borough from north to south. Those looking for something a little closer to downtown's charm should check out the Lewisburg Hotel on Market Street.
2Eat
Your Way Across Town. Downtown eateries to put on your itinerary include Gram’s Eatery on N. 3rd Street; Brasserie Louis, Brendan’s Town Tavern, Bull Run Tap House, Elizabeth’s American Bistro, Saffron Restaurant on Market Street; LA Primavera Italiano Ristorante & Pizzeria on Old Turnpike Road; Street of the Shops on St. Mary Street; and Matty’s Sporthouse Grill on Walter Drive. And be sure to treat your sweet tooth at Purity Candy, a family-owned confectionery on Market Street that opened in 1907.
3Go for a Walk. Lewisburg is a great walking town. Details of the Notable Architectural Tour of Downtown Lewisburg can be found at visitcentralpa.org. Another unique pathway is the self-guided Lewisburg Mural Trail, including a section of Cherry Alley between North Third and Fourth Streets known as Modern Art Alley. Look for the White Pine Alley Mural and the Donald Heiter Community Center, a memorial to a past police chief with its own artistic embellishment. There are 18 painted rail abutments in Piers Art Park.
Photo courtesy of Kelly Ann Mifsud
Photo courtesy of Lewisburg Downtown Partnership
Eighteen brightly painted railroad abutments await you in Piers Art Park as part of Lewisburg’s Mural Trail – a self-guided walking tour.
The fully restored Lewisburg Hotel offers charming accommodations in the heart of downtown.
Photo courtesy of Tony Ragusea
Shops in downtown Lewisburg have their doors open for you seven days a week throughout the summer.
4Bike or Hike. Lewisburg also serves as a beginning point of the Buffalo Valley Rail Trail, which stretches through the countryside paralleling Route 45, the major east-west corridor between Lewisburg and Mifflinburg. The trail is wheelchair accessible, dog-friendly, and suitable for walking, mountain biking, and inline skating.
5Go
Antiquing. For those who believe that everything old is new again, treat yourself to a stroll of a different kind by visiting one or more of Lewisburg’s many antique shops. Options include Rollermills Antique Mall, Antiques at 221, Lewisburg Antique and Consignment Mall, Silver Moon Antique Mall and Flea Market, and Street of Shops.
6Go
Back to School.
Bucknell University’s beautiful 450acre campus is replete with special venues and activities open to the public, including its own self-guided walking and driving tours accessible at bucknell.edu, where you can also book a student-led tour of the facilities.
7Let
Lewisburg Entertain You. After a stroll or drive around campus, take in a show at the Weis Center for Performing Arts or the Samek Gallery. The Lewisburg Arts Council (LAC) has a gallery at 15 North Water Street where jazz, folk, and blues music is offered every fourth Thursday. Live music is on the schedule at the CommUnity Zone’s Listening Room on Market Street every second Wednesday. The Historic Campus Theatre on Market Street hosts a free Family Film Series on Tuesday mornings.
8Enjoy the River. Have a picnic in Soldier’s Park, situated next to the Susquehanna River at the end of Market Street. Bic’s Water Sports and Outdoor Adventures in nearby Milton will put you on the river in a canoe, kayak, a paddle board. Also in Milton is the Fence Drive-In, a car hop restaurant that offers spectacular views of the river and the Susquehanna River Bridge from about one mile south.
9Dive Into History. The Dale-Engle-Walker Historical Site is a house and farm built in 1793 on Strawbridge Road and bequeathed in 2001 to the Union County Historical Society (UCHS), which restored it to tell the story of the three families who resided there over the years. The 1789 Milne Log House was moved there in 2019. The former Packwood House
Photo courtesy Emily Paine, Bucknell University
The classic Betrand Library is an architectural anchor to the Bucknell University Campus, which welcomes visitors to explore its beauty during summer months.
Southern Region events
ONGOING
Through Jun 7. Baby Goat Snuggle Session. Batz Farm, Grantville. 717712-7660, https://www.tinyurl.com/ batzfarm
May 30-Jun 1. Johnstown PolkaFest. Peoples Natural Gas Park, Johnstown. 800-237-8590, www.visitjohnstownpa. com/johnstown-events/polkafest
Jun 27, Jul 25, Aug 22. Mountain Lion Observatory Public Sky Watch. Fort Roberdeau, Altoona. 814-9460048, fortroberdeau.org/
Please consult event website before attending to confirm that event has not been canceled or postponed.
JUNE
Jun 1, 10-15, 17-22, Jul 1-3, Jul 1820, Jul 22-27, Aug 12-17, Aug 2631. R-Phils Home Games. First Energy Stadium, Reading. 610-375-8469, https://www.milb.com/reading
Jun 4-Aug 27. Come to the Dark Side: Blacklight Adventures at Lincoln Caverns. Lincoln Caverns & Whisper Rocks, Huntingdon. 814-643-0268, https://lincolncaverns.com/
Jun 5-8. The Seeker: A Dolly Parton Tribute Concert. Mount Gretna Playhouse, Mount Gretna. https://www. gretnatheatre.org/
Jun 5-8. Stony-Kiski-Conemaugh River Sojourn. Greenhouse Park, Johnstown. 814-266-4276, https://benscreekcanoeclub.com/
Jun 5-8. Alumni Weekend at Juniata Juniata College, Huntingdon. 877-586-4282, https://www.juniata.edu/alumni/alumni-events/alumni-
Jun 6. 18th Annual EPC Golf Outing Benefiting Good Samaritan Services. Crossland Golf Club, Millersville. https://epcgolfouting.com
Jun 6-8. NSRA Street Rods. York Expo Center, York. 717-852-9675, https:// nsra-usa.com/rods-spectators-east/
Jun 6-8. 34th Annual World War II Weekend. Mid-Atlantic Air Museum, Reading. 610-372-7333, maam.org
Jun 7-8. Experience Codorus Outdoors. Codorus State Park Main Launch, Spring Grove. 717-451-3635, www.codorusfriends.org/eco.html
Jun 8. Miguel Zenon & Luis Perdomo El Arte Del Blero. Gretna Playhouse, Mt. Gretna. https://gretnamusic.org/
Jun 11-14. Sunnehanna Amateur Tournament. Sunnehanna Country Club, Johnstown. 814-242-0496, https://www.sunnehanna.org
Jun 11-Aug 13. Farm Tales - Explore the Possibilities at Flinchbaugh’s Orchard. Flinchbaugh’s Orchard & Farm Market, Hellam. 717-252-2540, flinchbaughsorchardfarmmarket.ticketspice. com/farm-tales-2025
Jun 13-15. Makers Spirit Event. Multiple York County Locations, York. 717-852-9675, https://www.yorkpa.org/ events/makers-spirit-event/
Jun 13-14. Serviceberry Festival. Heartwood Nursery, Inc, Felton. 717993-5230, https://www.heartwoodnursery.net/serviceberry-festival
Jun 13-14. Warriors Rodeo at the Huntingdon County Fairgrounds. Huntingdon County Fairgrounds, Huntingdon. https://www.warriorsrodeo.com/
Jun 13-29. 80s By Request. Prima Theatre, Lancaster. 7173275124, https:// www.primatheatre.org/performancesevents/80s
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Jun 13-Jul 20. CATS. Fulton Theatre, Lancaster. https://thefulton.org
Jun 14. Spinstock Flow Arts Festival. Coleman Memorial Park, Lebanon. https://www.spinstock.org/
Jun 14. Tour de Lebanon Valley. Lebanon Expo & Fairgrounds, Lebanon. http://tourdelebanonvalley.com
Jun 14. Spring Fiesta & Taco Fest. Jim Dietrich Park, Reading. https:// www.muhlenbergtwp.com/160/ParksRecreation
Jun 14. Trackside Tastes & Tunes at East Broad Top Railroad. East Broad Top Railroad, Rockhill Furnace. 814447-3285, https://eastbroadtop.com/ ride/trackside-taste-tunes/
Jun 14. Distaff Day. Fort Roberdeau, Altoona. 814-946-0048, https://fortroberdeau.org/
Jun 19, Jul 17, Aug 21. Live Music Nights at Plain & Fancy Farm. Plain and Fancy Farm & Smokehouse BBQ and Brews, Bird in Hand. 717-768-4400, https://www.smokehousebbqandbrews.com/news/live-music/
Jun 20. AmericanaFest. Gring’s Mill Recreation Area, Wyomissing. 610-3728939, https://countyofberks.com/parks
Jun 21. Indiana County Community Night at Altoona Curve. Altoona Curve Stadium, Altoona. www.milb.com/altoona
Jun 21. Largest Watch & Clock Show in America. York Expo Center, York. 717-684-8261, /natcon.nawcc.org
Jun 21. Make Music Day. Multiple York County Locations, York. www.makemusicday.org/yorkcounty/?repeat=w3tc
Jun 21. Evening on the Green. Daniel Boone Homestead, Birdsboro. 610-582-4900, https://www.thedanielboonehomestead.org/
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Liberty Spring House
The Farmhouse
The Klein Mansion
R115880
18-23,
900 E. High Street, Elizabethtown www.etownfair.com • 717-367-0508
Penn Ave, West Reading. 610685-8854, http://visitwestreading.com/
Jun 21. 23rd Annual Penn-Mar Irish Festival. Pheasant Run Greenhouse & Garden Center, Glen Rock. https://pennmaririshfestival.com
Jun 21. Indigo Girls Look Long Tour. 1st Summit Arena, Johnstown. 814-5365156, https://www.1stsummitarena.com
Jun 22, Jul 20, Jul 27, Aug 17, Aug 31. Bark in the Park at the Reading Phillies. FirstEnergy Stadium, Reading. 610-375-8469, www.milb.com/reading
Jun 22. Grillin’ on the Rails with Colebrookdale Railroad. Colebrookdale Railroad, Boyertown. 610-367-0200, www.colebrookdalerailroad.com/
Jun 26-29. The Complete Works of William Shakespeare: Abridged (Revised)(Revised Again). Gretna Play-
Nook Meetings & Events 2913 Spooky Nook Rd, Manheim, PA Learn more at QUILTWEEK.COM
Jun 29. Independence Day Fireworks on Raystown Lake. Lake Raystown Resort, Entriken. 814-658-3500, https:// rvcoutdoors.com/lake-raystown-resort/
JULY
Jul 3. Sensory Fireworks. Reading Public Museum, Reading. 610-3715850, www.readingpublicmuseum.org
Jul 4. July4York. WellSpan Park, York. 717-801-4487, yorkrevolution.com
Jul 4. 4th of July Celebration at East Broad Top Railroad. East Broad Top Railroad, Rockhill Furnace. 814447-3285, https://eastbroadtop.com/ events/4th-of-july
Jul 4. Star Spangled 4th. Fort Roberdeau, Altoona. 814-946-0048, https:// fortroberdeau.org
Jul 4. 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks Extravaganza 2025. The Star Barn Village at Stone Gables Estate, Elizabethtown. 717-902-9791, www.stonegablesestate.com
Jul 12. Snack Town Street Fair. Downtown Hanover, Hanover. 717-637-6130, https://www.snacktownstreetfair.com
Jul 15. Paddle and Play (Family Paddleboarding). Blue Marsh Lake, Bernville. https://aopaddle.simplybook. me/v2/#book/location/2/category/2/ service/18/count/1/
Jul 28. Lafayette Day at Historic Rock Ford. Historic Rock Ford, Lancaster. 717-392-7223, HistoricRockFord.org
Jul 29-Aug 2. Fayette Area Community Carnival. Lost Creek Community Park, McAlisterville. 717-363-7251, www.fayettecommunitycarnival.com
AUGUST
Aug 1-3. Middle Creek’s Wildlife Art Show. Middle Creek Visitors Center, Stevens. 717-733-1512, https://www. pgc.pa.gov/InformationResources/ AboutUs/ContactInformation/Southeast/MiddleCreekWildlifeManagementArea/Pages/default.aspx
Aug 1-2. Miss Pennsylvania USA & Miss Pennsylvania Teen USA. Richland Performing Arts Center, Johnstown. misspennsylvaniausa.com
Aug 2. 39th Annual Mt Gretna Tour of Homes. Mt. Gretna, Mt. Gretna. https://gretnamusic.org/
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Aug 2. Saturday in the Park. Springettsbury Township Park, York. 717-7573521, https://springettsbury.com/
Aug 3-9. Mifflin County Youth Fair. Mifflin County Youth Park, Reedsville. 717-248-9618, https://www.facebook. com/mcyouthfair
Aug 3-9. Huntingdon County Fair. Huntingdon County Fairgrounds, Huntingdon. 814-643-4452, https:// www.huntingdoncountyfair.com
Aug 4-9. Annual AAABA Tournament. Sargent’s Stadium at The Point, Johnstown. http://aaabajohnstown.org
Aug 7-10. Rock Run ATV Summer Blast. Rock Run Recreation Park, Patton. 814-674-6026, https://www.rockrunrecreation.com
Aug 8-10. Portage Area Summerfest, Inc. Crichton McCormick Park, Portage. 814-241-9506, https://www. portagesummerfest.com/
Aug 9-10. Rev War Days. Fort Roberdeau, Altoona. 814-946-0048, https:// fortroberdeau.org/
Aug 15-16. Richland Community Days. Richland Township Building, Johnstown. 814-241-9506, https://rcdays.com/
Aug 16-17. 51st Annual Mt. Gretna Outdoor Art Show. Mt. Gretna, Mt. Gretna. 717-964-3270, https://mtgretnaarts.com/
Experience Johnstown Heritage, Heart, and a Creative Spirit
BY MORGAN CHRISTOPHER
As our country readies for next year's 250th birthday celebration, Pennsylvania’s rich history offers travelers a wide selection of destinations, events, and attractions to discover our legacy; the stories that combine to create our shared heritage.
Nestled amidst the beautiful scenery of the Allegheny Mountains, Johnstown, and surrounding towns offer visitors a destination where the poignant story recounting the famous catastrophic flood of 1889. Combine that with the history of Pennsylvania’s shared industrial, transportation, and multi-cultural past and you have a destination alive with heritage, arts, and culture.
Start your visit with a short drive to the Johnstown Flood National
Memorial, the US Park Service site commemorating the spot where the South Fork Dam failed on May 31, 1889, unleashing the torrent that claimed over 2,200 lives. In addition to the interactive exhibits and educational programs offered throughout the year, a guided “Path of the Flood” van tour where visitors learn about the events that happened in each town as well as information about the damage sustained along with stories of the lives affected. A Moment of Tranquility at the end of the tour serves as a remembrance opportunity to honor those lost.
Outdoor recreation fans may want to explore the area by spending time on the “Path of the Flood Trail,” a biking and hiking feature tracing the path the floodwaters followed as the torrential waters headed toward Johnstown.
Children’s Museum gives kids a chance to explore their creativity and imagination, while in other Center spaces, guests can enjoy experiential exhibits about the flood, Johnstown’s transportation history, and multi-cultural roots. The "America Through Immigrant Eyes" exhibit illustrates the experiences of immigrants who arrived between 1880 and 1914 and established the vibrant ethnic neighborhoods that shaped Johnstown. "Forging a Nation: Johnstown Iron & Steel" is an exhibit sharing the city's significant role in the steel industry, from its early beginnings to the present day.
In a time when most people communicate with smartphones and rely on the latest technologies, the nearby Wagner-Ritter House and Garden provides a journey back to a vastly different time and place for visitors to experience. Unlike many museum house tours highlighting grand architectural estates, this restored home reflects the life of modest, working-class people who spent their lives in “the shadow of the mills” in Johnstown’s Cambria City. Another neighborhood attraction, The Bottle Works Ethnic Arts Center, celebrates the cultural diversity of the community through arts - music, dance, food, crafts, dress, and literary traditions. The Art Works facility immediately adjoins an art gallery showcasing the work of local artists and artisans. Throughout the year, classes, workshops, and unique events are offered
Take in other nearby attractions to create an itinerary that offers you a look into the area’s dynamic industrial and transportation heritage. No visit would be complete without experiencing the Johnstown Inclined Plane, the "World's Steepest Vehicular Inclined Plane". The visitor's center and waiting
Living History Day is one of the events that visitors can attend at the Allegheny Portage Railroad that honors the historic significance of the site in US transportation history.
Home to interactive exhibits and local attractions like the Johnstown Children’s Museum, the Johnstown Heritage discovery bustles with activity for visitors throughout the year.
The grounds of the Johnstown Flood National Memorial allow visitors a beautiful setting to commemorate the losses incurred in Cambria County.
Photo courtesy Heritage Johnstown
events
ONGOING
Through Jun 8. Through the Eyes of Philadelphia’s New Americans: Art, Resilience, and Community Exhibit. American Swedish Historical Museum, Philadelphia. 215-389-1776, https:// www.americanswedish.org
Through Jul 28. National Liberty Museum presents Free Speech: Our Right, Our Responsibility. National Liberty Museum, Philadelphia. www.libertymuseum.org/exhibits/free-speech/
May 21-Jun 1. Devon Horse Show & Country Fair. Devon Horse Show and Country Fairgrounds, Devon. https:// www.devonhorseshow.net/
May 24-Jun 28. Bonsai Workshop at Back Road Brewing Co. Back Road Brewing Co., Milford. https://bonsaibar. com/products/back-road-brewing-co
May 31-Jun 1. Roots Picnic. TD Pavilion at the Mann, Philadelphia. https:// manncenter.org/events/2025-05-31/ roots-picnic
Eastern Region
Please consult event website before attending to confirm that event has not been canceled or postponed.
JUNE
Jun 1-5. Lackawanna County Heritage Fair. Montage Mountain Resorts, Scranton. https://www.visitnepa.org/ events/major-events-and-festivals/lackawanna-county-heritage-fair/
Jun 13-15. Chester County Hot Air Balloon Festival. New Garden Flying Field, Toughkenamon.
No. 9 Coal Mine & Museum
18th Annual Coal Miners Heritage Festival Sunday, Aug. 31 • 10am-5pm
TOURS OFFERED
WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY MAY THRU OCTOBER
Museum Opens 10am & Closes at 4pm First Tour 11am • Last Tour 3pm World’s oldest continuously operated deep Anthracite coal mine. Check for event info
9 Dock Street, Lansford, PA 18232
570-645-7074 no9coalmine.com
PSummertime
ennsylvania is a haven for outdoor recreation. With 124 state parks offering more than 300,000 acres of outdoor fun, there’s something to do year-round. Thirtyfive of the state parks have beaches where swimming is permitted.
Beltzville State Park in Lehighton, Carbon County, is a popular destination for family outings, especially during the summer. The park has a 525foot sand beach with a bathhouse with showers. Residents of eastern PA have long known about this hidden gem. It’s a favorite place to spend the day, enjoy a picnic, or grab some food at the concession stand, which is open daily, when the weather permits. Other water activities, like boating and fishing, are also allowed on Beltzville Lake.
Beltzville Lake has a maximum boating speed of 45 mph. Most types of recreational boats are permitted. Boaters should check with the park
office for questions regarding the kinds of watercraft permitted on the 949-acre lake. Boat rentals are available a short distance from the beach area. Rentals are available by appointment only and reservations must be made 24 hours in advance. Kayaks, stand-up boards, rafts, pedal boats, and pontoons are available for visitors to rent.
If fishing is your thing, the lake is stocked with fish, including Trout, striped bass, largemouth and smallmouth bass, walleye, muskellunge and perch. The beach is a smoke-free zone, but for visitors who smoke there are designated areas where smoking is permitted.
Summertime
at Beltzville State Park
The park, itself is open from sunrise to sunset year-round, with the beach open from late May to Labor Day, 8 a.m. to sunset.
Beltzville’s ADA-accessible Environmental Education Center and Amphitheater is a hub for the education and recreational programs at the park.
For information regarding programs and park rules, visit www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/
recreation/where-to-go/state-parks and search for Beltzville State Park.
The charming town of Jim Thorpe is a 5-mile drive west of Beltzville State Park.
The town is known not only for its namesake but for the beauty of the area and the quaint shops, rich history, and recreational opportunities the area provides for visitors.
For information on accommodations visit www.carboncountychamber.org/ find-your-fun/
If you go:
OIL CREEK & TITUSVILLE RAILROAD
Your entire family will enjoy a 3-hour round-trip “through the valley that changed the world.”
Only operating Railway Post Office car in the USA.
Ride in Coach or First Class. During your ride, be sure to visit our open air Gondola car for a great view of Oil Creek State Park!
Check out our website or visit us on Facebook for schedule. www.octrr.org • 814.676.1733 409 S Perry St, Titusville PA 16354
Jun 7. Tracy Byrd at Rayne Drop. Rayne Drop, Marion Center. https:// www.raynedropinn2.com/shows/tracybyrd
Jun 7. A History of White’s Woods: Walk with Dr. Kevin Patrick. White’s Woods, Indiana. https://www.visitindianacountypa.org/event/a-history-ofwhites-woods-walk-with-dr-kevin-patrick/
Jun 7. Clymer Days Festival. Clymer Ball Park, Clymer. https://www.facebook.com/groups/2574443786190589
Jun 7. FC Fiber Festival. Fiddlers Building, Dunbar. 724-961-3382, https:// fayettecofiberfestival.weebly.com/
Jun 7. Summerfest 2025. Levity Brewing Company, Indiana. https://www. facebook.com/LevityBeer
Jun 7-8. Indiana County Art Studio Tour (ICAST). Various Studios & Workplaces, Indiana County. https://indianacountyartstudiotour.com/
Jun 7. Family Nature Palooza. Blue Spruce Park, Indiana. https://www.childrensadvisorycommission.org/
Jun 7. Quota of Indiana, PA 5K. Hoodlebug Trail, Indiana. https://www. facebook.com/quotaofindiana5k
Jun 7. 3rd Annual Ethnic Food and Music Festival. 255 Ramsey Run Rd, Indiana. https://www.facebook.com/ profile.php?id=61562769453221
Jun 7. Strawberry Saturday. Specialty Shops, Smicksburg. https://www. visitsmicksburg.com/events/
Jun 7. NTPA Mega Pull. Greene County Fairgrounds, Waynesburg. 724852-5323, https://greenecountyfair.org/
Jun 7. Presque Isle Poker Paddle. Presque Isle State Park, Erie. 814-8337424, https://www.discoverpi.com/ events/presque-isle-poker-paddle
Jun 7. Annual Open House. Touchstone Center for Crafts, Farmington. 724-329-1370, touchstonecrafts.org
Jun 7. Fayette County Fiber Festival. Fayette County Fairgrounds, Dunbar. 724-961-3382, https://fayettecofiberfestival.weebly.com
Jun 8. Stained Glass and Art Tour at Saint Simon and Jude Church. Saint Simon & Jude Church, Blairsville. https://blairsvillehistoric.com/
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Small Town America Big Time Charm.
Jun 15. Father’s Day Special Train Ride. Oil Creek & Titusville RR, Perry Street Station, Titusville. 814-676-1733, https://www.octrr.org
Jun 15. Father’s Day BBQ. Foggy Mountain Lodge and Pub, Stahlstown. 877-364-4968, https://www.foggymountainlodge.com/dining
Jun 18-Jul 23. UPMC Sunset Music Series. Presque Isle State Park - Beach 11, Erie. 814-833-7424, https://www.discoverpi.com/
Jun 19-Aug 21. Third ThursdayDowntown Indiana. IRMC Park, Indiana. https://www.facebook.com/downtownindianapa
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Jun 19. Ligonier Night Market. Ligonier Country Market, Ligonier. 724858-7894, https://ligoniercountrymarket.com
Jun 21-22. Break the Chains Wrestling. Kovalchick Convention & Athletic Complex, Indiana. https://www. breakthechainswrestling.com/psychedelic-summer-slam-open
Jun 21. Fun in the Park. Saylor Park, Black Lick. https://www.burrellparksandrec.com/
Jun 21. Arc Kickball Classic 2025. Optimist Park, Indiana. https://arcindiana.org/2025-kickball-classic/
WESTERN REGION calendar of events
Jun 21. Butler County History Day. 310 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople. https://www.facebook.com/ events/1020284746581839
Jun 21. Braddock Trail Chapter DAR Annual Basket Bazaar. Kecksburg VFD Social Hall, Kecksburg. 724-5526377, http://www.braddocktraildar.org
Jun 21. Murder Mystery Dinner Train Ride. Oil Creek & Titusville RR, Perry Street Station, Titusville. 814-676-1733, https://www.octrr.org
Jun 22. Rodfathers Annual CruiseA-Palooza. Downtown Butler, Butler. 724-496-2503, therodfathers.com
Jun 22-29. Mountain Area Fair. Mountian Area Fair, Farmington. 724323-7129, https://mtareafair.com
June 26. Greensburg Night Market. Downtown Greensburg, Greensburg. 724-201-1607, www.downtowngreensburgpa.us/
Jun 27-29. Pittsburgh BBQ and Bands Fest. Monroeville Convention Center, Monroeville. 412-377-2923, pittsburghbbqandbandfest.com/
Jun 27-Jul 5. The Big Butler Fair. Fairgrounds, Prospect. 724-865-2400, https://www.bigbutlerfair.com/
Jun 27-29. Ligonier Valley Bluegrass Festival. Ligonier Township Volunteer Fire Department, Ligonier. 724-2385270, https://ligtwpvfd1.org/events
Jun 28. Rock For Life 2025 at Rayne Drop. Rayne Drop, Marion Center. https://www.rockforlifeconcert.com/
Jun 29. Shootout at the Hollywood Canteen: A Sam Spade WWII Murder Mystery. The Armory, Indiana. 724-463-9600, https://www.hgsic.org/ event-details/shootout-at-the-hollywood-canteen-a-sam-spade-wwii-murder-mystery
Jun 29. John Corbly Descendants Reunion. John Corbly Memorial Baptist Church, Garards Fort. https:// johncorblydescendants.org/
JULY
Jul 3. Independence Day Eve with Kevin Dale Band. Levity Brewing Company, Indiana. 724-427-5665, https://www.visitindianacountypa.org/ event/independence-day-eve-withkevin-dale-band/
Jul 11. Wine Tasting Train Ride. Oil Creek & Titusville RR, Perry Street Station, Titusville. 814-676-1733, https:// www.octrr.org
Jul 12. Hot Lixx Fest at Rayne Drop with Powerman 5000 and More. Rayne Drop, Marion Center. 724-4903945, https://www.visitindianacountypa.org/event/hot-lixx-fest-at-raynedrop-with-powerman-5000-and-more/
Jul 12. Art and Otter Walk. Park at the corner of Market and Steward Street, Blairsville. 412-638-2335, https:// www.visitindianacountypa.org/event/ art-and-otter-walk/
Jul 12. "It’s A Wonderful Life" 5K and Christmas in July Festival. Mytrysak Family Tree Farm, Indiana. 724-4637505, www.visitindianacountypa.org/
Jul 19. AmeriMasala Festival. Perry Square-Downtown Erie, Erie. https://www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=100064405493866
Jul 19. Bubble Run at Lake Erie Speedway. Lake Erie Speedway, North East. 814-725-3303, https://bubblerun. com/locations/lakeerie/
Jul 19. Murder Mystery Dinner Train Ride. Oil Creek & Titusville RR, Perry Street Station, Titusville. 814-676-1733, https://www.octrr.org
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Jul 21-27. Discover Presque Isle 2025. Presque Isle State Park, Erie. 814-833-7424, www.discoverpi.com
Jul 24-27. Lake Erie Cyclefest 2025. Erie County, Erie. www.eriesportscommission.com/lakeeriecyclefest
Jul 26. The Ice Plant’s Annual Car Show. The Ice Plant, Greensboro. 724998-8242, facebook.com/iceplant
Jul 26. Beer on the Bay 2025. Highmark Amphitheater & Liberty Park, Erie. https://www.eriebrewingco.com/beeron-the-bay-251.html
Jul 26. Celebrate The Bloom. Jennings Environmental Education Center, Slippery Rock. 724-794-6011, https:// www.celebratethebloom.com/
Jul 26. Christmas in July Train Ride. Oil Creek & Titusville RR, Perry Street Station, Titusville. 814-676-1733, https://www.octrr.org
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Jul 26-27. Civil War Weekend at Historic Hanna’s Town. Historic Hanna’s Town, Greensburg. 724-836-1800, https://westmorelandhistory.org
Jul 27. Run with the Deer Flies 25K & 15K & 8K Indiana Road Runners Club. Seph Mack Boy Scout Camp, Penn Run. www.indianaroadrunners.com
Jul 27. Miss Rain Day Pageant. Waynesburg Central High School, Waynesburg. facebook.com/MissRainDayPageant
Jul 27. Tiki Train. Oil Creek & Titusville RR, Perry Street Station, Titusville. 814676-1733, https://www.octrr.org
Jul 29. Rain Day Festival. College & Monument Parks, Waynesburg. 724627-8111, https://raindayfestival.com/
Jul 31. Greensburg Night Market. Downtown Greensburg, Greensburg. 724201-1607, downtowngreensburgpa.us/
AUGUST
Aug 1. Taps on Tracks. Oil Creek & Titusville RR, Perry Street Station, Titusville. 814-676-1733, www.octrr.org
Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. Friends of Summersounds Inc. St. Clair Park, Greensburg. 724-837-1851, https://summersounds.com
a stunning collection of handmade glassware dating from 1865 to 1955
Aug 2-3. Erie’s Blues & Jazz Festival 2025. Frontier Park, Erie. https://www. eriebluesandjazz.com/
Aug 2-3. Moraine State Park Regatta. Moraine State Park, Portersville. https://morainestateparkregatta.org/
Aug 3-9. Greene County Fair. Greene County Fairgrounds, Waynesburg. 724852-5323, https://greenecountyfair.org/
Aug 7-9. Dan Rice Days 2025. Borough of Girard, Girard. danricedays.com
Aug 8-10. St. Paul’s Annual Italian Festival 2025. St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church, Erie. www.facebook.com/ saintpaulsitalianfestival
Aug 9. Speeder Rides. Oil Creek & Titusville RR, Perry Street Station, Titusville. 814-676-1733, www.octrr.org
Aug 9. Lake City Fire Company Brews & Hoses Brewfest. Lake City Fire Dept Lake City. lakecityfire.org
Latrobe’s Great American Banana Split
BY WENDY ROYAL
Most people know Pennsylvania is famous for Philly cheesesteaks, whoopie pies, soft pretzels, and Hershey candy. Other notables include the Big Mac. Did you know the McDonald's staple was first made in 1967 by Uniontown franchise owner, Jim Delligatti?
My favorite foodie first is the banana split. In 1904, 23-year-old David Strickler worked the soda fountain at a Latrobe, PA drugstore. Experimenting with different ice cream creations, he came up with what is known today as the banana split. The delicious dessert was very popular with students from nearby Saint Vincent College, who spread the word about the treat. Within a few years, his ice cream concoction was popular nationwide. While he’ll probably never be as lauded as Latrobe natives Arnold Palmer and Fred Rogers, Strickler’s contribution is more than noteworthy. In 2013, it was made official when the National Ice Cream Retailers Association (NICRA) credited Latrobe as the birthplace of the banana split. Since
then, the Westmoreland County town has commemorated this triumph of culinary creativity with the Great American Banana Split Celebration. This year's event will be held downtown on August 23–24, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.
The event kicks off with a blood drive on Friday, with donors receiving a banana split for their contribution. The evening brings a more formal, yet festive, event with the Yellow Tie Gala,
held at the Latrobe Art Center. "We're always adding new events and different things to do. It’s just a lot of fun," stated Greater Latrobe-Laurel Valley Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Briana Tomack.
Saturday starts off with the 5K Banana Run at 9 a.m. There are seven different age brackets, starting at age 6 through 60+. Whether you run or choose to walk, the route will take you through the historic downtown.
Aug 10. Life Rocks Festival. Freedom Church, Indiana. 724-840-4628, https:// www.facebook.com/indianacob
Aug 10. Italian Festival - Downtown Indiana. Downtown Indiana, Indiana. facebook.com/downtownindianapa
Aug 10. Drake Day: Living History. Drake Well Museum and Park, Titusville. 814-827-2797, drakewell.org
Aug 11-16. Lawrence County Fair. Lawrence County Fair Grounds, New Castle. www.lawrencecountyfair.com/
Aug 15. Firehouse at Rayne Drop. Rayne Drop, Marion Center. 724-4903945, https://www.visitindianacountypa.org/event/firehouse-at-rayne-drop/
Aug 15-17. CelebrateErie 2025. Perry Square-Downtown Erie, Erie. https:/ www.celebrateerie.com/
Aug 16-23. PA Bituminous King Coal Show. Carmichaels & Cumberland Twp. Vol. Fire Co., Carmichaels. www. facebook.com/kingcoalassociation/
Aug 17. Monarchs, Milkweed & More. SAMA, South Ligonier. 724-2386015, https://www.sama-art.org/
Aug 17. The Drake Well Marathon & Half. Drake Well Museum and Park, Titusville. https://drakewell.org
