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Clarion County Tourism Booklet TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome to Clarion County ........................1 Festivals and Events .......................................2-5 The Arts ..............................................................6 Wineries and Breweries ................................6-7 Antiques .............................................................8 Unique Shopping ..............................................9 Hiking Trails .......................................................10 Biking Trails .......................................................11 Map .......................................................................12-13 Golfing .................................................................14 Fishing .................................................................15 Boat Launches ..................................................15-16 Meet Our Towns .............................................16-18 Restaurants .......................................................19-22 Lodging ...............................................................23-25 WELCOME TO CLARION COUNTY Take a break from the I-80 traffic to relax and enjoy your stay. Clarion County, 77 miles north-northeast of Pittsburgh positions itself midway between Chicago and New York City. It is conveniently located along I-80 with six (6) exits spanning the county with Exits 42 through 64. The county is under one (1) hour from the Ohio border, two (2) hours from Erie and State College, and just one and a half (1.5) hours from the border of West Virginia. Clarion County is the gateway to the Pennsylvania Great Outdoors and Pennsylvania Wild Regions. While visiting Clarion County choose from the five (5) golf courses; paved bike trails; multiple hiking trails; and class one canoeing, kayaking and boating. The county is the home of Clarion University of Pennsylvania , Cook Forest State Park, two (2) nationally recognized rivers (Clarion and Allegheny), Foxburg Country Club, the oldest golf course in continuous play in the U.S. and the award-winning Autumn Leaf Festival event that attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. (visitpago.com) Clarion County has something for all seasons and something for all people. It is the perfect place to unwind, kick back and say “hello” to nature. Visit Clarion County 1 FESTIVALS and EVENTS March Clarion River Jam Bluegrass Festival A caravan of local and regional bluegrass talent in a procession of near constant music over a weekend schedule stuffed with nearly 50 artists. Welcome spring with a weekend of free family entertainment and top-notch music. Contact the United Way of Clarion for more information. 814-226-8760 (www.uwclarionco.org) May Clarion BBQ Festival Wood carvers, BBQ master vendors, local and regional musicians and much more. Contact the Clarion Hospital Foundation 814-226-1257 for more information. Outdoor Expo Come visit with area vendors, enjoy the boat show, camper sales, and find the gear you need for the great PA outdoors. Contact C93 Radio for more information 814-226-4500 ([email protected]) Clarion Cheers & Beers Walk Wind your way through beautiful downtown Clarion while enjoying onsite wine tastings from local wineries, microbreweries and distilleries inside local businesses. Contact the Clarion Area Chamber of Business & Industry for more information. 814-226-9161 (www.clarionpa.com) Fryburg – Marble Mayfest A community celebration with car show, train rides, kids’ games, hayrides, tractor show, food, 5K, parade, lawn mower races, fireworks, and family fun. Memorial Day weekend on Main Street Fryburg, PA 16326 (www.FryburgMayfest.com) June Clarion River Days At the Toby Boat Launch in Clarion. Featuring local foods, boat sales, free kayak and paddle board demos, vendors and live entertainment. Contact C93 Radio for more information 814-226-4500 ([email protected]) 2 FESTIVALS and EVENTS July Callensburg-Licking Twp. Annual ATV Trail Ride Family oriented 20+ miles of scenic trails . Concessions and restrooms midway. Free parking. Held the last Saturday in July. For more information: ([email protected]) Clarion County Fair This week-long event includes a carnival, demolition derbies, truck & tractor pulls, stage shows, livestock exhibits. Located at the Redbank Valley Municipal Park. (www.ClarionCountyFair.com) East Brady Riverfest The entire community of East Brady and surrounding areas invite you to join us in the annual two day celebration of life along the beautiful Allegheny River. There are many activities planned including live musical performances, fireworks, a talent contest, rides and games for children, a parade, auction, interfaith church service, and much more. ([email protected]) I Love Clarion Days Clarion holds it’s annual I Love Clarion celebration on July 3rd to celebrate our nation’s independence. For more information visit. 814 226-9161 (www.clarionpa.com) St. Joseph’s Fourth of July Celebration Clarion County’s oldest Independence Day celebration. Chicken and ham dinners, games, 5K, live entertainment, and cash and prizes including handmade quilts. 112 Rectory Lane (Rt. 66) Lucinda, PA 814 226-7288 (www.st-joseph-lucinda.org) Wolfs Corners Fair The biggest little fair in the area. Draft horse pulls, demolition derby, livestock auction, tractor pulls, rides, food, games, musical entertainment and more! Week of the 4th of July at the Wolfs Corners Fairgrounds (www.wolfscornersfair.com) 3 FESTIVALS and EVENTS August Foxburg Hickory Championship Golfers play with golf clubs from the 1800’s-1900’s and golf balls made to replicate the balls used in the late 1800’s. This 3-day event is held at the Foxburg Country Club. (www.foxburggolf.com) Knox Horsethief Days Lots of local events, including lawn mower races, car cruise, tractor pulls, musical talent, Jeep invasion, parade, “fair food” and fireworks! (www.knoxborough.com) Rimersburg Cookie Daze Activities include a parade, car show, live music, 5K race and local crafters and vendors at various locations in the Rimersburg area. (www.cookiedazecarcruise.net) September Peanut Butter Festival Fun for the entire family. Stage entertainment, wine walk, carnival, 5K race, classic car cruise and much more in the New Bethlehem area. (www.redbankchamber.com/peanut-butter-festival) Redbank Poker Run Located at the Redbank Municipal Park on 137 Park Rd. Fairmount City, PA Camping, concession stands and bath houses located at the park. 30 miles of off road excitement. For more information visit. (Facebook Red Bank Poker Run) September/October Autumn Leaf FestivalTM This nine-day international award-winning festival attracts more than 300,000 people and includes a cruise-in, parade, antique tractor show, cultural nights, crafters day, carnival rides and amusements. Contact the Clarion Area Chamber of Business & Industry for more information. 814 226-9161 (www.clarionpa.com) 4 Foxburg Fall Food, Art, and Crafts Festival Delightful scents of warm fall apples, freshly popped kettle corn and other favorite carnival foods fill the air as shoppers engross themselves in tent after tent of intriguing wares. (www.gofoxburg.com) November Christmas Present Craft Show This annual event has been occurring for over 25 years in Rimersburg, PA. Local artisans feature only handmade items. ([email protected]) Gingerbread Tour Antiques and specialty shops from various artisans and crafters. This is a holiday shopping extravaganza!! (www.Gingerbreadtour.com) Once Upon a Christmas This one-weekend-only “buyers-heaven” offers a large variety of services and goods offered by local crafters, artisans, wineries, and business owners. There are two locations of booth vendors and a local driving-tour of “open- houses” at the local businesses. Various locations in the Knox area. (www.onceuponachristmas.info) Sligo Home for the Holidays A town-wide Christmas craft and gift show that invites guests into the participating businesses and homes showcasing their handmade toys and crafts, antiques, homemade candies and other collectibles. (www.sligopa.com) 5 THE ARTS & MUSEUM Allegheny RiverStone Center for the Arts Concerts and events in various idioms including classical music, jazz, popular and Celtic music, Wurlitzer Theatre Organ, a Scottish Festival, drama, literature, film and visual arts in a variety of locations. Events held throughout the year in the Foxburg area. (www.alleghenyriverstone.org) Clarion County Historical Society -- The Sutton-Ditz House Museum This home is maintained as a museum with period rooms, and permanent and changing exhibits in the Military Room, the DAR Women’s History Room, the “General Store” Room and the Business & Industry Room. In 2004, the Sutton- Ditz House Museum was listed on The National Register of Historic Places. There is also a gift shop. (www.clarioncountyhistoricalsociety.org) Cook Forest Sawmill Center for the Arts Events throughout the summer season include live theatre productions, classes on painting, basket weaving, wood carving, quilting, water colors and more. Other special events include the Herb & Fiber Festival, a quilt show, a wood carver’s festival, a folk music festival, a chainsaw roundup, a French and Indian War Encampment and a Festival of Trees. The Sawmill Center and Verna Leith Theatre are both located in Cook Forest. (www.sawmill.org) WINERIES & BREWERIES Clarion River Brewing A microbrewery restaurant nestled in the heart of historic Clarion featuring craft beers brewed right on site using local ingredients and named after important events in Clarion
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