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A list of local events in our community for you to enjoy while you are here. Go to June / July / August / September / Top of Page
	Check back often for updates. From April through October there are always fun things to do here at Benner's. Be sure to check out the list at our Activities Page. Fallingwater, Fort Necessity, Kentuck Knob, and the local White Water Rafting companies all offer daily guided tours during the summer. Reservations may be necessary, visit their websites for more details. The White Water Rafting Companies' websites can be accessed through our local attractions page.
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June 1, 2013 Volunteer Clean Up Ohiopyle State Park PO Box 105 Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Phone: 724-329-8591 Time: 9 AM to 3 PM Website: Ohiopyle State Park Events Calendar Today is National Trails Day. Come help us clean up some trails! Volunteering in the park is a great way to get some exercise.
June 1 and 2, 2013 Learn to Fly Fish Wilderness Voyageurs 103 Garrett St Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Phone: 800-272-4141 Price: $185 Time: 8:30 AM start Website: Event Detail Classes are all-encompassing and designed for the beginning to intermediate flyfisher. They will examine the theory and practice of fly casting and provide individual casting instruction at each student's pace. In addition, review of equipment and knot tying, trout habitat, insect hatches and fly selection will be included. On the stream, you'll learn about reading water, presentation, and catching, playing, and releasing fish.Our classes are held along the banks of the Youghiogheny River and its tributaries. This beautiful mountain setting coupled with our knowledgeable instructors makes for a truly memorable experience. Learn to Kayak Wilderness Voyageurs 103 Garrett St Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Phone: 800-272-4141 Price: $185 Time: 8 AM start Website: Event Detail Spending a weekend getting immersed into kayaking is the perfect way to begin learning your new sport! You'll spend 2 days learning the basics and meeting other people with the same interests. It will be a group session, which will save you some money while still being a great intro to the sport.
June 2, 2013 Great Gorge Hike Ohiopyle State Park Train Station PO Box 105 Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Phone: 724-329-8591 Time: 2 PM to 4 PM Website: "> Ohiopyle State Park Events Calendar This hike will take us to Cucumber Run, where we will be able to view the wildflowers that grow there. Jonathan Run Hike Ohiopyle State Park Jonathan Run Trailhead Parking PO Box 105 Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Phone: 724-329-8591 Time: 10 AM to 12 PM Website: Ohiopyle State Park Events Calendar This trailhead is located along Holland Hill Road. We will cross Jonathan Run and also see the beautiful Jonathan Run Falls.
June 7, 2013 First Fridays at the Pavilion - Abacus Jones Christian W. Klay Winery 412 Fayette Springs Road Chalk Hill, PA 15421 Phone: 724-439-3424 Time: 6 to 9 PM Prices: Complimentary Admission Website: Christian W. Klay Winery's Events Page Enjoy popular rock 'n roll covers performed by the popular local band Abacus Jones.
June 8, 2013 4th Annual Five Alarm Mountain Madness Nemacolin Woodlands Resort 1001 LaFayette Drive Farmington, PA 15437 Phone: 724-329-8555 Time: 11 AM to 5 PM Website: Nemacolin Woodlands Resort's Events Page Nemacolin's 4th Five Alarm Mountain Madness is an ICS - International Chili Society sanctioned cook-off. Participants can compete in three categories: Red Chili, Chili Verde and Salsa. Over $5,000 in cash prizes with a $2,000 prize to the 1st place Red Chili! Nemacolin has been named a Regional Cook-off within the circuit meaning the winners qualify directly for the World's Championship, scheduled for October 11 - 13, 2013 in Palm Springs, Calirfornia! Portion of event proceeds to benefit the Farmington Volunteer Fire Department. Snake Hike Ohiopyle State Park Jonathan Run Trailhead Parking PO Box 105 Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Phone: 724-329-0986 Time: 11 AM to 1 PM Website: Ohiopyle State Park Events Calendar Are there snakes in Ohiopyle? Of course there are! Ohiopyle State park is the perfect habitat for our slitherin’ scaly friends. Join us for this fun hike where we search every nook and cranny for our slitherin’ friends. Along the way we will learn all about what makes them so special, how to identify snakes and what to do in the unlikely event of a snakebite.
June 8 and 9, 2013 Flea Market Antiques and Collectibles Braddock Inn Restaurant 3261 National Pike Farmington, PA 15437 Phone: 724-329-5508 Time: 8 AM to 4 PM Check our local flea market. Find those hard to find little treasures, antiques and collectibles. Intermediate Kayak Instruction Wilderness Voyageurs 103 Garrett St Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Phone: 800-272-4141 Price: $185 Time: 9:30 AM start Website: Event Detail Intermediate kayak instruction helps solidity your class III paddling skills, combat roll and paddling technique. One on one instruction gives you personal time to really hone your skills. Women's Fly Fishing Clinics Wilderness Voyageurs 103 Garrett St Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Phone: 800-272-4141 Price: $185 Time: 9:30 AM start Website: Event Detail Looking to figure out this foreign sport, with funny lingo? You will be introduced in a friendly environment and be led by Cyndi. Learn the sport and have fun with other women all weekend long! Cyndi is a wealth of fly fishing knowledge and passion. Is there a better way to learn the sport?
June 13 to 15, 2013 National Road Chainsaw Carving Festival Addison's Community Park Fike Ln. Addison, PA 15424 Phone: 814-395-3469 or 330-769-2211 Prices: Free Admission Website: National Road Chainsaw Carving Festival The 2013 10th annual National Road Chainsaw Carving Festival, managed by the Confluence Lions Club, will host chainsaw carvers from all over the US and other countries. They will be carving, displaying, and selling their carved items to the public. Last year there were 53 carvers that participated.
June 16, 2013 Cascade Hike Ohiopyle State Park Meadow Run Parking Lot PO Box 105 Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Phone: 724-329-0986 Time: 1 PM to 3 PM Website: Ohiopyle State Park Events Calendar We'll hike along the Meadow Run Trail to discover the beautiful Cascade Waterfalls.
June 17, 2013 Sugar Run Hike Ohiopyle State Park Old Mitchell Parking Area PO Box 105 Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Phone: 724-329-0986 Time: 2 PM to 4 PM Website: Ohiopyle State Park Events Calendar Join us to explore this trail that connects Old Mitchell to Jonathan Run.
June 21, 2013 Classic Film: E. T.: The Extra-Terrestrial State Theatre Center for the Arts 27 East Main Street Uniontown, PA 15401 Phone: 724-439-1360 or 800-397-2554 Time: 2 PM and 7 PM Prices: Adults $5, Seniors and Students $3 Website: State Theatre Center for the Arts If you’re missing the State Theatre Classic Film Series, you’re missing out! Come see some of the greatest films ever made on the big screen at the State. This series makes a great girls/guys night out, the best date night and a great place to go with friends and family!
June 22, 2013 Chef Joe’s Omlet Run Uniontown Area High School Stadium Fayette Street Uniontown, PA 15401 Phone: 724-439-2113 Price: $15 pre-register $25 post registration The annual Chef Joe’s Omelet Run will be held Saturday June 22nd 2013 at 9:00am. The 5K run/5K walk will begin and end at the Uniontown High School and start at 9:00am. Registration will be at the Uniontown High School statium between 8:00am and 8:45am. Awards ceremony will be held following the race. Nature's Numbers Ohiopyle State Park Train Station PO Box 105 Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Phone: 724-329-0986 Time: 10 AM to 12 AM Website: Ohiopyle State Park Events Calendar Made famous in the DaVinci Code by Dan Brown the Fibonocci numbers are found throughout nature. Join us for this fascinating exploration of nature's numbers. Wild Tea Hike Ohiopyle State Park Train Station PO Box 105 Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Phone: 724-329-0986 Time: 11 AM to 1 PM Website: Ohiopyle State Park Events Calendar For centuries people have gathered local plants and infused them with water to make tea. During this hike we’ll introduce you to some of these teas and let you try a taste. We’ll also talk about the history of tea in general and how it has shaped many facets of our culture. The Zombies State Theatre Center for the Arts 27 East Main Street Uniontown, PA 15401 Phone: 724-439-1360 or 800-397-2554 Time: 8 PM Prices: $28, $38, and $48 Website: State Theatre Center for the Arts
June 22 and 23, 2013 Fly Fishing Merit Badge Program Wilderness Voyageurs 103 Garrett St Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Phone: 800-272-4141 Price: $129 Time: 9:30 AM check in Website: Event Detail Join Wilderness Voyageurs in Ohiopyle, where they are surrounded by the Laurel Highland's fly-fishing Shangri-la. A short cast out the back door will land in the Youghiogheny River, and a long cast out the front door will land in Meadow Run. Within the boundaries of Ohiopyle State Park, you can choose from more than 25 miles of fishable water. Rainbow, Brown and Brook Trout or Small Mouth Bass, you decide what fish you are chasing for the day.
June 23, 2013 Kentuck Hike Ohiopyle State Park Tharp Knob PO Box 105 Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Phone: 724-329-0986 Time: 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM Website: Ohiopyle State Park Events Calendar We'll start our hike at the Tharp Knob Picnic Area, explore the nearby Tharp Knob Overlook to get a view of Ohiopyle from above. Second Annual Lavender Festival Christian W. Klay Winery 412 Fayette Springs Road Chalk Hill, PA 15421 Phone: 724-439-3424 Time: 11 AM to 4 PM Website: Christian W. Klay Winery's Events Page The winery's Second Annual Lavender Festival will feature lavender products, baked goods, vendors and food and wine tasting. Jazz legend Harold Betters will be the featured entertainment for this event. Pavilion Music Series - Harold Betters Christian W. Klay Winery 412 Fayette Springs Road Chalk Hill, PA 15421 Phone: 724-439-3424 Time: 1 to 4 PM Website: Christian W. Klay Winery's Events Page Legendary jazz man Harold Betters performs. With over a dozen albums and CD's to his credit, Harold can be heard on jazz radio stations and in many area clubs. He continues to be a favorite of sports fans by playing regularly at PITTSBURGH STEELER games.
June 29, 2013 Ferncliff Hike Ohiopyle State Park Train Station PO Box 105 Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Phone: 724-329-0986 Time: 9 AM to 11 AM Website: Ohiopyle State Park Events Calendar From the Train Station we will hike across the new bridge and onto the Ferncliff Peninsula. Along the way we will talk about what makes Ferncliff such a special place. We’ll also stop by the fabulous Ferncliff Hotel and talk about Ohiopyle at the turn of the century. Join us for this easy one and half mile hike. Rhododendron Bike Trip Ohiopyle State Park Train Station PO Box 105 Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Phone: 724-329-0986 Time: 11 AM to 3 PM Website: Ohiopyle State Park Events Calendar Bring your own bike as we cruise the Great Allegheny Passage in search of some beautiful flowers from the heath family. We'll look for mountain laurel, rhododendrons, and azaleas. Bring your camera and bike for this journey..
June 29 and 30, 2013 Learn to Kayak Wilderness Voyageurs 103 Garrett St Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Phone: 800-272-4141 Price: $185 Time: 8 AM start Website: Event Detail Spending a weekend getting immersed into kayaking is the perfect way to begin learning your new sport! You'll spend 2 days learning the basics and meeting other people with the same interests. It will be a group session, which will save you some money while still being a great intro to the sport. Tenth (10th) re-enactment of Braddock's Crossing Connellsville Area Historical Society Stewart's Crossing Connellsville, PA 15425 Phone: 724-628-5640 Time: 8 AM start Website: Event Detail The Connellsville Area Historical Society will sponsor the Tenth (10th) re-enactment of the historic crossing of the Youghiogheny River at Stewart's Crossings (Connellsville) on Saturday and Sunday, June 29-30, 2013. British, French, Colonial and Native American re-enactors were invited to participate in the festivities. Volunteers are always welcome.
June 30, 2013 Pavilion Music Series - Bobby Reed Trio Christian W. Klay Winery 412 Fayette Springs Road Chalk Hill, PA 15421 Phone: 724-439-3424 Time: 1 to 4 PM Prices: Complimentary Admission Website: Christian W. Klay Winery's Events Page Enjoy blues, R & B, jazz and popular hits performed by the Bobby Reed Trio. Uniontown YMCA Sprint Triathlon Uniontown YMCA One YMCA Drive Uniontown, PA 15401 Phone: 724-438-2584 Swim: 200 yard pool, Bike: 13 mile road, Run: 5K road
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July 3, 2013 Battle Aniversary Commenoration Fort Necessity Farmington, PA 15437 Phone: 724-329-8131 Website: Fort Necessity and Friendship Hill Events The Park will honor the Soldiers and warriors who fought in the first battle of the French and Indian War in 1754.
July 5, 2013 Canoes On Cranberry Ohiopyle State Park Train Station PO Box 105 Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Phone: 724-329-0986 Time: 9 AM to 4 PM Website: Ohiopyle State Park Events Calendar Our friends from the Game Commission will be providing canoes for us to explore Cranberry Lake. We hope to see an active Osprey nest during this paddling trip. Pre-registration for this program is required. First Fridays at the Pavilion - The Shelly McCombie Trio Christian W. Klay Winery 412 Fayette Springs Road Chalk Hill, PA 15421 Phone: 724-439-3424 Time: 6 to 9 PM Prices: Complimentary Admission. Website: Christian W. Klay Winery's Events Page Get ready for a lively musical experience full of country and rock favorites. Friday Night Loop Run Wilderness Voyageurs 103 Garrett St Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Phone: 800-272-4141 Time: 6:30 PM start Website: Wilderness Voyageurs Events Calendar Want to meet other kayakers? Free Friday night Loop runs will begin in June for new and experienced paddlers. They’ll meet at 6:30 at the Wilderness Voyageurs Outfitter Store then head to the river from there. Join their kayaking staff and practice your new skills, share personal techniques with others or just enjoy the company of new faces on the river!
July 6, 2013 Demolition Derby Farmington Volunteer Fire Department 119 Elliotsville Rd. Farmingon, PA 15437 Phone: 724-329-5513 Time: 7 PM Inspections at 5:30 PM Price:Upper Gate Admission - $7 Pit Pass - $10 Registration for car and driver - $20 Support our local heros who volunteer their time and efforts helping others and saving lives and enjoy an evening of etertainment at the same time. Farmers Market Guided Raft Parking Lot Dinner Bell Road Ohiopyle, PA 15460 Phone: 724-437-7913 Time: 2 PM to 6 PM Mountain Bike Downhill Ohiopyle State Park Sugarloaf Sledding Area PO Box 105 Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Phone: 724-329-0986 Time: 1 PM to 3 PM Website: Ohiopyle State Park Events Calendar We'll meet at the Sledding area and take a ride down from Sugarloaf down to the town of Ohiopyle. Once at the bottom we'll give a driver's shuttle back to your car up on top. Bring your own water and bike for this program. Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Christian W. Klay Winery 412 Fayette Springs Road Chalk Hill, PA 15421 Phone: 724-439-3424 Time: 6 PM Prices: $40 Website: Christian W. Klay Winery's Events Page Join in the fun and watch the mystery unfold. This interactive play is sure to keep you in suspense as the story builds to the reveal of "who done it"! The evening includes a complimentary wine tasting of your favorites from the award-winning Christian W. Klay collection and a delicious buffet dinner. Reservations Required Volunteer Clean Up Ohiopyle State Park Train Station PO Box 105 Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Phone: 724-329-0986 Time: 9 AM to 4 PM Website: Ohiopyle State Park Events Calendar Come help us clean our beautiful resource. We'll clear some trails, and get some fresh air.
July 6 and 7, 2013 Flea Market Antiques and Collectibles Braddock Inn Restaurant 3261 National Pike Farmington, PA 15437 Phone: 724-329-5508 Time: 8 AM to 4 PM Check our local flea market. Find those hard to find little treasures, antiques and collectibles. Learn to Kayak Wilderness Voyageurs 103 Garrett St Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Phone: 800-272-4141 Price: $185 Time: 8 AM start Website: Event Detail Spending a weekend getting immersed into kayaking is the perfect way to begin learning your new sport! You'll spend 2 days learning the basics and meeting other people with the same interests. It will be a group session, which will save you some money while still being a great intro to the sport.
July 7, 2013 Pavilion Music Series - Bobby Hawkins Back Alley Blues Christian W. Klay Winery 412 Fayette Springs Road Chalk Hill, PA 15421 Phone: 724-439-3424 Time: 1 to 4 PM Prices: Complimentary Admission Website: Christian W. Klay Winery's Events Page Get ready for a night of smooth, smokin' hot Memphis and Delta style blues with a unique 'Burgh flavor and feel that only the Bobby Hawkins Back Alley Blues band can deliver. The band is led by the Legendary Bobby Hawkins who is widely considered the absolute best "TRUE BLUES" guitarist in the tri-state region! Bobby has shared the stage with B.B. King, Johnny Winter, and too many more to even start mentioning. He has also played with the "Clover's, Skyliner's, Marcell's and the Memorie's" and has written such great tunes as Amtrack Blues, Peepin & Hiddin' The Milkman, Down in the Alley and many more. All of the members sing as well with Bobby taking care of the leads in a way that only the "HAWK" himself can do. Mark down the date and bring your friends as it will be quite a memorable show. Heck, with Bobby Hawkins it' always "SHOWTIME"!!! LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL. Snake Hike Ohiopyle State Park Train Station PO Box 105 Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Phone: 724-329-0986 Time: 1 PM to 3 PM Website: Ohiopyle State Park Events Calendar Are there snakes in Ohiopyle? Of course there are! Ohiopyle State park is the perfect habitat for our slitherin’ scaly friends. Join us for this fun hike where we search every nook and cranny for our slitherin’ friends. Along the way we will learn all about what makes them so special, how to identify snakes and what to do in the unlikely event of a snakebite.
July 12, 2013 Classic Film: Picnic State Theatre Center for the Arts 27 East Main Street Uniontown, PA 15401 Phone: 724-439-1360 or 800-397-2554 Time: 2 PM to 7 PM Prices: Adults $5, Seniors and Students $3 Website: State Theatre Center for the Arts If you’re missing the State Theatre Classic Film Series, you’re missing out! Come see some of the greatest films ever made on the big screen at the State. This series makes a great girls/guys night out, the best date night and a great place to go with friends and family! Friday Night Loop Run Wilderness Voyageurs 103 Garrett St Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Phone: 800-272-4141 Time: 6:30 PM start Website: Wilderness Voyageurs Events Calendar Want to meet other kayakers? Free Friday night Loop runs will begin in June for new and experienced paddlers. They’ll meet at 6:30 at the Wilderness Voyageurs Outfitter Store then head to the river from there. Join their kayaking staff and practice your new skills, share personal techniques with others or just enjoy the company of new faces on the river!
July 13, 2013 Farmers Market Guided Raft Parking Lot Dinner Bell Road Ohiopyle, PA 15460 Phone: 724-437-7913 Time: 2 PM to 6 PM Ferncliff Hike Ohiopyle State Park Train Station PO Box 105 Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Phone: 724-329-0986 Time: 10 AM to 12 PM Website: Ohiopyle State Park Events Calendar From the Train Station we will hike across the new bridge and onto the Ferncliff Peninsula. Along the way we will talk about what makes Ferncliff such a special place. We’ll also stop by the fabulous Ferncliff Hotel and talk about Ohiopyle at the turn of the century. Join us for this easy one and half mile hike. Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Christian W. Klay Winery 412 Fayette Springs Road Chalk Hill, PA 15421 Phone: 724-439-3424 Time: 6 PM Prices: $40 Website: Christian W. Klay Winery's Events Page Join in the fun and watch the mystery unfold. This interactive play is sure to keep you in suspense as the story builds to the reveal of "who done it"! The evening includes a complimentary wine tasting of your favorites from the award-winning Christian W. Klay collection and a delicious buffet dinner. Reservations Required
July 13 and 14, 2013 Introduction to Fly Fishing Laurel Highlands Trout Trail Ligonier, PA 15658 Phone: 724-329-8591 Price: $185 Website: Laurel Highlands Trout Trail Events Introduction to fly fishing. Taught by Dale Kotowski, the two-day session includes instruction, equipment, breakfast and lunch both days.
July 14, 2013 Jonathan Run Hike Ohiopyle State Park Jonathan Run Trailhead Parking PO Box 105 Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Phone: 724-329-8591 Time: 1 PM to 3 PM Website: Ohiopyle State Park Events Calendar This trailhead is located along Holland Hill Road. We will cross Jonathan Run and also see the beautiful Jonathan Run Falls. Pavilion Music Series - Bobby Reed Trio Christian W. Klay Winery 412 Fayette Springs Road Chalk Hill, PA 15421 Phone: 724-439-3424 Time: 1 to 4 PM Prices: Complimentary Admission Website: Christian W. Klay Winery's Events Page Enjoy blues, R & B, jazz and popular hits performed by the Bobby Reed Trio.
July 19, 2013 Boating Anyone? - Early Morning Wildlife Viewing Ohiopyle State Park Ramcat Put-In PO Box 105 Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Phone: 724-329-0986 Time: 7:30 AM to 5 PM Website: Ohiopyle State Park Events Calendar Wow, this program starts early! Yes, indeed but the early birder catches the bird. Or in our case, the early wildlife watcher catches a glimpse of wildlife. We will meet at the Ramcat put In near Confluence. From there we will travel down the Middle Yough (class I & II rapids). This program requires you to bring your own boat. If you need help in this department, let us know. We will provide a return shuttle for drivers following the program. Pre-registration for this program is required. Mountain Bike Downhill Ohiopyle State Park Ramcat Put-In PO Box 105 Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Phone: 724-329-0986 Time: 7:30 AM to 5 PM Website: Ohiopyle State Park Events Calendar Wow, this program starts early! Yes, indeed but the early birder catches the bird. Or in our case, the early wildlife watcher catches a glimpse of wildlife. We will meet at the Ramcat put In near Confluence. From there we will travel down the Middle Yough (class I & II rapids). This program requires you to bring your own boat. If you need help in this department, let us know. We will provide a return shuttle for drivers following the program. Pre-registration for this program is required Friday Night Loop Run Wilderness Voyageurs 103 Garrett St Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Phone: 800-272-4141 Time: 6:30 PM start Website: Wilderness Voyageurs Events Calendar Want to meet other kayakers? Free Friday night Loop runs will begin in June for new and experienced paddlers. They’ll meet at 6:30 at the Wilderness Voyageurs Outfitter Store then head to the river from there. Join their kayaking staff and practice your new skills, share personal techniques with others or just enjoy the company of new faces on the river!
July 20, 2013 Nature Numbers Ohiopyle State Park Train Station PO Box 105 Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Phone: 724-329-0986 Time: 2 PM to 4 PM Website: Ohiopyle State Park Events Calendar Made famous in the DaVinci Code by Dan Brown the Fibonocci numbers are found throughout nature. Join us for this fascinating exploration of nature's numbers. Tree Identification Ohiopyle State Park Train Station PO Box 105 Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Phone: 724-329-0986 Time: 10 AM to 12 PM Website: Ohiopyle State Park Events Calendar Did you ever wonder as you were walking through Ohiopyle’s fabulous forest which trees were which? Join us to hike along and learn how to identify many of the trees in Ohiopyle. We’ll also tell you which tree you shouldn’t use for a marshmallow stick and which one is best used to kill vampire.
July 20 and 21, 2013 Farmers Market Guided Raft Parking Lot Dinner Bell Road Ohiopyle, PA 15460 Phone: 724-437-7913 Time: 2 PM to 6 PM Pontiac Rebellion Commemoration Fort Necessity Farmington, PA 15437 Phone: 724-329-8131 Website: Fort Necessity and Friendship Hill Events Native warriors with a contingent of British soldiers. Women's Fly Fishing Clinics Wilderness Voyageurs 103 Garrett St Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Phone: 800-272-4141 Price: $185 Time: 9:30 AM start Website: Event Detail Looking to figure out this foreign sport, with funny lingo? You will be introduced in a friendly environment and be led by Cyndi. Learn the sport and have fun with other women all weekend long! Cyndi is a wealth of fly fishing knowledge and passion. Is there a better way to learn the sport?
July 21, 2013 Lobster Clambake Christian W. Klay Winery 412 Fayette Springs Road Chalk Hill, PA 15421 Phone: 724-439-3424 Time: 5 PM Prices: $45 or $65 Website: Christian W. Klay Winery's Events Page Nothing says summer quite a Lobster Clambake. Complete with all the fixings and experience of this nostalgic New England tradition, this is an event is surely a memory maker for you, your family and your friends. Reservations Required Pavilion Music Series - Abacus Jones Christian W. Klay Winery 412 Fayette Springs Road Chalk Hill, PA 15421 Phone: 724-439-3424 Time: 1 to 4 PM Prices: Complimentary Admission Website: Christian W. Klay Winery's Events Page Enjoy popular rock 'n roll covers performed by the popular local band Abacus Jones.
July 25, 2013 Lecture- Plumb and Level: Complement by Contrast The Barn At Fallingwater Fallingwater 1491 Mill Run Road Mill Run, PA 15464 Phone: 724-329-8501 Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Prices: $5 Website: Fallingwater Calendar, event Detail Vertical and horizontal are fundamental orientations in human life. We oscillate between them daily, and over the course of a lifespan. They are also a hallmark of Frank Lloyd Wright's oeuvre. He often emphasizes one to defy the other. The resulting tension defines his work, at Fallingwater and elsewhere. It also embodies the essential challenge of architecture meeting the landscape to make place. Through this talk, Andrew will explore some of the implications of these efforts at Fallingwater, in architecture and in his work with students at The Charter High School for Architecture and Design (ChAD).
July 26, 2013 Baughman Hike Ohiopyle State Park Train Station PO Box 105 Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Phone: 724-329-0986 Time: 11 AM to 1 PM Website: Ohiopyle State Park Events Calendar We'll hike this steep, rocky trail to the Baughman Rock overlook, a spectacular view of the Youghiogheny River Gorge. Friday Night Loop Run Wilderness Voyageurs 103 Garrett St Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Phone: 800-272-4141 Time: 6:30 PM start Website: Wilderness Voyageurs Events Calendar Want to meet other kayakers? Free Friday night Loop runs will begin in June for new and experienced paddlers. They’ll meet at 6:30 at the Wilderness Voyageurs Outfitter Store then head to the river from there. Join their kayaking staff and practice your new skills, share personal techniques with others or just enjoy the company of new faces on the river!
July 28, 2013 Ferncliff Hike Ohiopyle State Park Train Station PO Box 105 Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Phone: 724-329-0986 Time: 11 AM to 1 PM Website: Ohiopyle State Park Events Calendar From the Train Station we will hike across the new bridge and onto the Ferncliff Peninsula. Along the way we will talk about what makes Ferncliff such a special place. We’ll also stop by the fabulous Ferncliff Hotel and talk about Ohiopyle at the turn of the century. Join us for this easy one and half mile hike. Pavilion Music Series - Harold Betters Christian W. Klay Winery 412 Fayette Springs Road Chalk Hill, PA 15421 Phone: 724-439-3424 Time: 1 to 4 PM Prices: Complimentary Admission Website: Christian W. Klay Winery's Events Page Legendary jazz man Harold Betters performs. With over a dozen albums and CD's to his credit, Harold can be heard on jazz radio stations and in many area clubs. He continues to be a favorite of sports fans by playing regularly at PITTSBURGH STEELER games. Complimentary admission.
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August 2, 2013 Bike & Brunch Ohiopyle State Park Train Station PO Box 105 Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Phone: 724-329-0986 Time: 8:30 AM to 4 PM Website: Ohiopyle State Park Events Calendar We'll shuttle up to Ramcat and ride 9 miles on the Great Allegheny Passage back to Ohiopyle. Along the way, we will uncover some of the secret spots along the bike trail. Once we get back to Ohiopyle, we'll have a delicious brunch. Cost for this program is $20 or $35 if you need a bike. Pre-registration for this program is required. Friday Night Loop Run Wilderness Voyageurs 103 Garrett St Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Phone: 800-272-4141 Time: 6:30 PM start Website: Wilderness Voyageurs Events Calendar Want to meet other kayakers? Free Friday night Loop runs will begin in June for new and experienced paddlers. They’ll meet at 6:30 at the Wilderness Voyageurs Outfitter Store then head to the river from there. Join their kayaking staff and practice your new skills, share personal techniques with others or just enjoy the company of new faces on the river! Introduction to Mountain Biking Ohiopyle State Park Sugarloaf Sledding Area PO Box 105 Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Phone: 724-329-0986 Time: 10 AM to 4 PM Website: Ohiopyle State Park Events Calendar Have you ever wanted to try mountain biking but don't want to buy a bike and not enjoy it? Well here is your chance to give it a try. We'll meet on Sugarloaf and then head out on the trail to practice our skills. We will provide the bikes and helmets. Please bring water and a lunch. Pre-registration for this program is required
August 3, 2013 Volunteer Clean Up Ohiopyle State Park Park Office PO Box 105 Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Phone: 724-329-0986 Time: 9 AM to 3 PM Website: Ohiopyle State Park Events Calendar If you enjoy the beauty and wilderness of Ohiopyle State Park, we ask you to consider spending a little time chipping in. All trail clean ups meet at 9:00am at the Park Office. Clean ups are sponsored by the Friends of Ohiopyle (FOO). Please consider joining FOO or visit their website at www.friendsofohiopyle.info.
August 3 and 4, 2013 Flea Market Antiques and Collectibles Braddock Inn Restaurant 3261 National Pike Farmington, PA 15437 Phone: 724-329-5508 Time: 8 AM to 4 PM Check our local flea market. Find those hard to find little treasures, antiques and collectibles. Learn to Kayak Wilderness Voyageurs 103 Garrett St Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Phone: 800-272-4141 Price: $185 Time: 8 AM start Website: Event Detail Spending a weekend getting immersed into kayaking is the perfect way to begin learning your new sport! You'll spend 2 days learning the basics and meeting other people with the same interests. It will be a group session, which will save you some money while still being a great intro to the sport.
August 4, 2013 Pavilion Music Series - Shelly McCombie Trio Christian W. Klay Winery 412 Fayette Springs Road Chalk Hill, PA 15421 Phone: 724-439-3424 Time: 1 to 4 PM Prices: Complimentary Admission Website: Christian W. Klay Winery's Events Page Get ready for a lively musical experience full of country and rock favorites. Complimentary admission. Snake Hike Ohiopyle State Park Train Station PO Box 105 Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Phone: 724-329-0986 Time: 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM Website: Ohiopyle State Park Events Calendar Are there snakes in Ohiopyle? Of course there are! Ohiopyle State park is the perfect habitat for our slitherin’ scaly friends. Join us for this fun hike where we search every nook and cranny for our slitherin’ friends. Along the way we will learn all about what makes them so special, how to identify snakes and what to do in the unlikely event of a snakebite.
August 8, 2013 Lecture: To the Young Person in Architecture - a response to FLW The Barn At Fallingwater Fallingwater 1491 Mill Run Road Mill Run, PA 15464 Phone: 724-329-8501 Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Prices: $5 Website: Fallingwater Calendar, event Detail In this response to Wright's lecture "To the Young Man in Architecture" first published in 1931, architect and educator Peter Goldstein, will discuss Wright's ideas about architecture and design, and his famous list of advice to future architects. While Wright's original lecture was directed to a specific audience more than 80 years ago, this discussion is geared towards those who are interested in learning more about Wright's buildings and ideas, and how his legacy relates to the world of architecture today.
August 8 and 9, 2013 Fly Fishing Merit Badge Program Wilderness Voyageurs 103 Garrett St Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Phone: 800-272-4141 Price: $129 Time: 9:30 AM check in Website: Event Detail Join Wilderness Voyageurs in Ohiopyle, where they are surrounded by the Laurel Highland's fly-fishing Shangri-la. A short cast out the back door will land in the Youghiogheny River, and a long cast out the front door will land in Meadow Run. Within the boundaries of Ohiopyle State Park, you can choose from more than 25 miles of fishable water. Rainbow, Brown and Brook Trout or Small Mouth Bass, you decide what fish you are chasing for the day.
August 9, 2013 Classic Film: American Graffiti State Theatre Center for the Arts 27 East Main Street Uniontown, PA 15401 Phone: 724-439-1360 or 800-397-2554 Time: 2 PM and 7 PM Prices: Adults $5, Seniors and Students $3 Website: State Theatre Center for the Arts If you’re missing the State Theatre Classic Film Series, you’re missing out! Come see some of the greatest films ever made on the big screen at the State. This series makes a great girls/guys night out, the best date night and a great place to go with friends and family! Introduction to Mountain Biking Ohiopyle State Park Sugarloaf Sledding Area PO Box 105 Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Phone: 724-329-0986 Time: 10 AM to 3 PM Website: Ohiopyle State Park Events Calendar Have you ever wanted to try mountain biking but don't want to buy a bike and not enjoy it? Well here is your chance to give it a try. We'll meet on Sugarloaf and then head out on the trail to practice our skills. We will provide the bikes and helmets. Please bring water and a lunch. Pre-registration for this program is required
August 10 and 11, 2013 Intermediate Kayak Instruction Wilderness Voyageurs 103 Garrett St Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Phone: 800-272-4141 Price: $185 Time: 9:30 AM start Website: Event Detail Intermediate kayak instruction helps solidity your class III paddling skills, combat roll and paddling technique. One on one instruction gives you personal time to really hone your skills.
August 11, 2013 Pavilion Music Series - Bobby Reed Trio Christian W. Klay Winery 412 Fayette Springs Road Chalk Hill, PA 15421 Phone: 724-439-3424 Time: 1 to 4 PM Prices: Complimentary Admission Website: Christian W. Klay Winery's Events Page Enjoy blues, R & B, jazz and popular hits performed by the Bobby Reed Trio.
August 16, 2013 Friday Night Loop Run Wilderness Voyageurs 103 Garrett St Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Phone: 800-272-4141 Time: 6:30 PM start Website: Wilderness Voyageurs Events Calendar Want to meet other kayakers? Free Friday night Loop runs will begin in June for new and experienced paddlers. They’ll meet at 6:30 at the Wilderness Voyageurs Outfitter Store then head to the river from there. Join their kayaking staff and practice your new skills, share personal techniques with others or just enjoy the company of new faces on the river!
August 17, 2013 Lobster Clambake Christian W. Klay Winery 412 Fayette Springs Road Chalk Hill, PA 15421 Phone: 724-439-3424 Time: 5 PM Prices: $45 or $65 Website: Christian W. Klay Winery's Events Page Nothing says summer quite a Lobster Clambake. Complete with all the fixings and experience of this nostalgic New England tradition, this is an event is surely a memory maker for you, your family and your friends. Reservations Required
August 17 and 18, 2013 AAS Lionheart 24HR Adventure Race American Adventure Sports, LLC Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Time: 8 AM to 6 PM Phone: 724-205-6450 Website: American Adventure Sports Website The Lionheart Adventure Race is a daring 24-hour race in beautiful Ohiopyle State Park located in Western Pennsylvania. This thrilling adventure race includes mountain biking, trail running, kayaking, white water rafting, rappelling, and orienteering for over 85 combined miles including 75,000 new acres to explore. This race is suitable for beginner racers with proficient orienteering skills, intermediate and advanced adventure racers. This race is now the North American Adventure Racing Series (NAARS) East Coast Regional Championship.
August 18, 2013 Ferncliff Hike Ohiopyle State Park Train Station PO Box 105 Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Phone: 724-329-0986 Time: 10 AM to 12 PM Website: Ohiopyle State Park Events Calendar From the Train Station we will hike across the new bridge and onto the Ferncliff Peninsula. Along the way we will talk about what makes Ferncliff such a special place. We’ll also stop by the fabulous Ferncliff Hotel and talk about Ohiopyle at the turn of the century. Join us for this easy one and half mile hike. Pavilion Music Series - Black Magic Band Christian W. Klay Winery 412 Fayette Springs Road Chalk Hill, PA 15421 Phone: 724-439-3424 Time: 1 to 4 PM Prices: Complimentary Admission Website: Christian W. Klay Winery's Events Page Enjoy classic rock favorites! Complimentary admssion.
August 23, 2013 Friday Night Loop Run Wilderness Voyageurs 103 Garrett St Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Phone: 800-272-4141 Time: 6:30 PM start Website: Wilderness Voyageurs Events Calendar Want to meet other kayakers? Free Friday night Loop runs will begin in June for new and experienced paddlers. They’ll meet at 6:30 at the Wilderness Voyageurs Outfitter Store then head to the river from there. Join their kayaking staff and practice your new skills, share personal techniques with others or just enjoy the company of new faces on the river!
August 24, 2013 River Otter Ohiopyle State Park Train Station PO Box 105 Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Phone: 724-329-0986 Time: 1 PM to 3 PM Website: Ohiopyle State Park Events Calendar For many years these playful mammals were absent from Ohiopyle. Join us and lean about their miraculous return to the Youghiogheny watershed. We’ll also talk about what intelligent and truly amazing animals they are. Tree Identification Hike Ohiopyle State Park Tharp Knob PO Box 105 Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Phone: 724-329-0986 Time: 10 AM to 12 PM Website: Ohiopyle State Park Events Calendar Did you ever wonder as you were walking through Ohiopyle’s fabulous forest which trees were which? Join us to hike along and learn how to identify many of the trees in Ohiopyle. We’ll also tell you which tree you shouldn’t use for a marshmallow stick and which one is best used to kill vampire.
August 25, 2013 Old Mitchell Hike Ohiopyle State Park Old Mitchell Parking Area PO Box 105 Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Phone: 724-329-0986 Time: 10 AM to 12 PM Website: Ohiopyle State Park Events Calendar This trail will lead us through a variety of habitats including forest and meadow and is an excellent birding area. National Park Service's Birthday Fee Free Day Fort Necessity Farmington, PA 15437 Phone: 724-329-8131 Website: Fort Necessity and Friendship Hill Events All National Park Service sites across the country will waive entrance fees. Pavilion Music Series - Harold Betters Christian W. Klay Winery 412 Fayette Springs Road Chalk Hill, PA 15421 Phone: 724-439-3424 Time: 1 to 4 PM Prices: Complimentary Admission Website: Christian W. Klay Winery's Events Page Legendary jazz man Harold Betters performs. With over a dozen albums and CD's to his credit, Harold can be heard on jazz radio stations and in many area clubs. He continues to be a favorite of sports fans by playing regularly at PITTSBURGH STEELER games. Complimentary admission.
August 30, 2013 Friday Night Loop Run Wilderness Voyageurs 103 Garrett St Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Phone: 800-272-4141 Time: 6:30 PM start Website: Wilderness Voyageurs Events Calendar Want to meet other kayakers? Free Friday night Loop runs will begin in June for new and experienced paddlers. They’ll meet at 6:30 at the Wilderness Voyageurs Outfitter Store then head to the river from there. Join their kayaking staff and practice your new skills, share personal techniques with others or just enjoy the company of new faces on the river!
August 31, 2013 Homestead Day Ohiopyle State Park Sugarloaf Parking Area PO Box 105 Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Phone: 724-329-0986 Time: 11 AM to 5 PM Website: Ohiopyle State Park Events Calendar Step back in time as we revisit the early settlement days in Ohiopyle. We'll be pressing apples for cider, making butter, giant Lincoln logs, campfire cooking, playing old time games, leather tanning, setting up a wigwam and a series of other family fun progarms.
August 31, September 1 and 2, 2013 Flea Market Antiques and Collectibles Braddock Inn Restaurant 3261 National Pike Farmington, PA 15437 Phone: 724-329-5508 Time: 8 AM to 4 PM Check our local flea market. Find those hard to find little treasures, antiques and collectibles.
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August 31, September 1 and 2, 2013 Flea Market Antiques and Collectibles Braddock Inn Restaurant 3261 National Pike Farmington, PA 15437 Phone: 724-329-5508 Time: 8 AM to 4 PM Check our local flea market. Find those hard to find little treasures, antiques and collectibles.
September 1, 2013 Homestead Day Ohiopyle State Park Sugarloaf Parking Area PO Box 105 Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Phone: 724-329-0986 Time: 11 AM to 5 PM Website: Ohiopyle State Park Events Calendar Step back in time as we revisit the early settlement days in Ohiopyle. We'll be pressing apples for cider, making butter, giant Lincoln logs, campfire cooking, playing old time games, leather tanning, setting up a wigwam and a series of other family fun progarms.
September 6, 2013 Friday Night Loop Run Wilderness Voyageurs 103 Garrett St Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Phone: 800-272-4141 Time: 6:30 PM to 9 PM Website: Wilderness Voyageurs Events Calendar Want to meet other kayakers? Free Friday night Loop runs will begin in June for new and experienced paddlers. They’ll meet at 6:30 at the Wilderness Voyageurs Outfitter Store then head to the river from there. Join their kayaking staff and practice your new skills, share personal techniques with others or just enjoy the company of new faces on the river!
September 7, 2013 Farmers Market Guided Raft Parking Lot Dinner Bell Road Ohiopyle, PA 15460 Phone: 724-437-7913 Time: 2 PM to 6 PM Snake Hike Ohiopyle State Park Jonathan Run Trailhead Parking PO Box 105 Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Phone: 724-329-0986 Time: 1 PM to 2 PM Website: Ohiopyle State Park Events Calendar Are there snakes in Ohiopyle? Of course there are! Ohiopyle State park is the perfect habitat for our slitherin’ scaly friends. Join us for this fun hike where we search every nook and cranny for our slitherin’ friends. Along the way we will learn all about what makes them so special, how to identify snakes and what to do in the unlikely event of a snakebite. Volunteer Clean Up Ohiopyle State Park PO Box 105 Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Phone: 724-329-0986 Time: 9 AM to 3 PM Website: Ohiopyle State Park Events Calendar If you enjoy the beauty and wilderness of Ohiopyle State Park, we ask you to consider spending a little time chipping in. All trail clean ups meet at 9:00am at the Park Office. Clean ups are sponsored by the Friends of Ohiopyle (FOO).
September 7 and 8, 2013 Learn to Kayak Weekend Wilderness Voyageurs 103 Garrett St Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Phone: 800-272-4141 Price: $185 Time: 8 AM start Website: Event Detail Spending a weekend getting immersed into kayaking is the perfect way to begin learning your new sport! You'll spend 2 days learning the basics and meeting other people with the same interests. It will be a group session, which will save you some money while still being a great intro to the sport.
September 8, 2013 Ferncliff Hike Ohiopyle State Park Train Station PO Box 105 Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Phone: 724-329-0986 Time: 1 PM to 3 PM Website: Ohiopyle State Park Events Calendar From the Train Station we will hike across the new bridge and onto the Ferncliff Peninsula. Along the way we will talk about what makes Ferncliff such a special place. We’ll also stop by the fabulous Ferncliff Hotel and talk about Ohiopyle at the turn of the century. Join us for this easy one and half mile hike. Pavilion Music Series - Abacus Jones Christian W. Klay Winery 412 Fayette Springs Road Chalk Hill, PA 15421 Phone: 724-439-3424 Time: 1 to 4 PM Prices: Complimentary Admission Website: Christian W. Klay Winery's Events Page Enjoy popular rock 'n roll covers performed by the popular local band Abacus Jones.
September 14, 2013 Farmers Market Guided Raft Parking Lot Dinner Bell Road Ohiopyle, PA 15460 Phone: 724-437-7913 Time: 2 PM to 6 PM Hawk Migration at the Allegheny Front Ohiopyle State Park Train Station PO Box 105 Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Phone: 724-329-0986 Time: 8 AM to 5 PM Price: $10 Website: Ohiopyle State Park Events Calendar We will carpool to the Allegheny Front where we will observe the annual hawk migration. We'll join experts from the Allegheny Front Audubon Society who will help us identify the flyers-by. Make sure to dress warmly for this program. Cost $10 pre-registration is required at 724-329-0986
September 14 and 15, 2013 Flea Market Antiques and Collectibles Braddock Inn Restaurant 3261 National Pike Farmington, PA 15437 Phone: 724-329-5508 Time: 8 AM to 4 PM Check our local flea market. Find those hard to find little treasures, antiques and collectibles. Intermediate Kayak Instruction Wilderness Voyageurs 103 Garrett St Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Phone: 800-272-4141 Price: $185 Time: 9:30 AM start Website: Event Detail Intermediate kayak instruction helps solidity your class III paddling skills, combat roll and paddling technique. One on one instruction gives you personal time to really hone your skills.
September 15, 2013 Pavilion Music Series - Black Magic Band Christian W. Klay Winery 412 Fayette Springs Road Chalk Hill, PA 15421 Phone: 724-439-3424 Time: 1 to 4 PM Prices: Complimentary Admission Website: Christian W. Klay Winery's Events Page Enjoy classic rock favorites! Complimentary admssion.
September 21, 2013 Farmers Market Guided Raft Parking Lot Dinner Bell Road Ohiopyle, PA 15460 Phone: 724-437-7913 Time: 2 PM to 6 PM
September 22, 2013 Laurel Highlands Harvest Festival Pavilion Music Series - Harold Betters Christian W. Klay Winery 412 Fayette Springs Road Chalk Hill, PA 15421 Phone: 724-439-3424 Time: 1 to 4 PM Price: $5 Website: Christian W. Klay Winery's Events Page Legendary jazz man Harold Betters performs. With over a dozen albums and CD's to his credit, Harold can be heard on jazz radio stations and in many area clubs. He continues to be a favorite of sports fans by playing regularly at PITTSBURGH STEELER games.
September 28, 2013 Farmers Market Guided Raft Parking Lot Dinner Bell Road Ohiopyle, PA 15460 Phone: 724-437-7913 Time: 2 PM to 6 PM National Public Lands Day Fort Necessity Farmington, PA 15437 Phone: 724-329-8131 Website: Fort Necessity and Friendship Hill Events All National Park sites across the country will waive entrance fees.

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