Flatlander's Guide to the
Endless Mountains
Northeastern Pennsylvania
EVENTS Heritage River Trip North Branch Weighlock Historical Tour June 14 & 15, 2008
April
Endless Mountains Maple Festival
April 26 & 27, 2008
Season opening of the Bradford County Heritage (Farm) Museum free with Maple Festival Admission
7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Troy Fairgrounds, Alparon Park
Rt. 14 N, Troy
Pancake Breakfast Served Continuously, Flea Market and Craft Show and other vendors, Maple Demonstrations, Pancake Eating Contest, ATV/Lawn Tractor Pulls, Horse Pulls, Car Show, Antique Tractor Display, Musical Entertainment, 50/50 Raffle, Chili Cook-off, Pony Rides By Rainbow Riders, Pedal Tractor Pulls for Children by B&H, Rides & Games by Midway Rides of Utica
Contact: 570-297-3371
www.maplefestivalpa.com
May
"Two Wyalusing Women- Artists of the Mid-20th Century"
Blue Heron Gallery, Wyalusing
Art Show Through May 3rd
Joyce Hewitt Beck and Nancy Lee McCann both represented people and landscapes of Northeastern Pennsylvania with watercolor, oil, and pastel paintings.
A special commemorative catalog reproducing many of their fine paintings in full color will be available for $15.
Gallery open M-F 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and on some Saturdays from 10 to 2.
Contact:570-746-4922 or wchamber@epix.net
Visit www.blueheronart.org to learn more about the gallery.
Blue Heron Gallery, 121 Main St., Wyalusing, PA 18853
French Azilum Historic Site Season Opening Day
May 3, 2008
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Off Route 187 South, Towanda
Ground and house tours available.
www.frenchazilum.com
Contact: 570-265-3376 or frenchazilum@epix.net
Migratory Bird Count on the Susquehanna River
Meet @ 8 a.m. @ Endless Mountain Outfitters, Route 187 Sugar Run
Learn to identify bird calls while paddling the river
Contact: kayaks@ptd.net
570-746-9140, Cell 570-721-0468
www.emo444.com
Guthrie Gallop
May 10, 2008
Races start 10 k at 9 a.m.
5k & 5k walk at 10 a.m.
Same day registration
Races start at Sayre Theater, Desmond St., Sayre
10 and 5 K road races, 5 K walk, Fun-run for 10 and under
Contact: 570-882-4801 or guthriegallop@stny.rr.com
Sponsored by Endless Mountains Heritage Region, Inc.
Three Day 40-Mile Paddle
Three-day 40-mile mini-sojourn on the Susquehanna River from Sayre to Sugar Run. Camping at Hornbrook Park and Historic French Azilum. Gear shuttled and food provided. Join us for any segment of the trip. Reservations Required
Contact: kayaks@ptd.net
570-746-9140, Cell 570-721-0468
www.emo444.com
Dawn to dusk
Sayre
Walk on the impressive earthen remains of the North Branch Canal, weighlock, lift lock, and towpath, with history guide. This remarkable site was part of the transport system for PA coal to the Erie Canal and Northern Industries in the 1800s.
Contact: 570-882-9051
June
Father's Day Weekend Annually
(Two days only!)
Native American Pow-wow
Forksville Fairgrounds
Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sponsored by Eastern Delaware Nations of Wyalusing
Over 200 dancers from North American tribes; the Aztec Dancers
50 traders and craftsmen; traditional drumming, dancing; food.
Rain or shine.
Contact: 570-928-8083 www.easterndelawarenations.com
June 15, 2008
Fly-In/Drive-In Breakfast Bradford County Airport
7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Towanda (just off Route 220)
Everyone welcome
Contact: 570-265-4900
www.bradfordcountyairport.com
Twin Tier Antique Tractor and Machinery Show
Friday 5 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.
Craftmaster Drive off Route 6, Wysox
Feature tractor - Oliver and gas engines; Ford, flea market, Chinese auction, tractor pulls, kid's pedal pull, garden tractor pulls, parade, raffles, rides, antique farm machinery displays & working. Friday auction. Call for show flyer. Rain or shine. Primitive camping.
Contact: 570-363-2496