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Special Events

March
Forest County Community Choir Easter Cantata
Sunday, March 24, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. 
Tionesta United Methodist Church -  208 Elm St., Tionesta
COST: Love offering to benefit local needs.

2024 Mentored Youth Trout Day
March 30th, (Statewide) 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. 
Be a part of making a young person a lifelong angler and lover of our natural resources. Get them started on Mentored Youth Trout Day. On this special day, youth get a jump start on fishing in PA's stocked trout waters. Buy a voluntary youth license and support youth programs all year long.​ For detailed information, click on the link, above.

Easter Egg Hunt, Games, Cookies, Craft 
Saturday, March 30, 2024, starting at 10:00 a.m.
Sponsored by Tionesta Church of God,1582 Rt. 36, Tionesta, PA
Come enjoy a story, games, cookies, craft, and an Easter egg hunt!

Lottery applications for PA Firefly Festival are due by March 31, 2024!
Tickets for all PA Firefly Festival events are by lottery, only. The 2024 PA Firefly Festival will be June 28 & 29, 2024. 

April

Fishermen's Breakfast on Saturday, April 6, 2024, 6 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Sponsored by Tionesta United Methodist Church, 208 Elm St., Tionesta
Enjoy scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries, pancakes, French toast, assorted fruits, coffee, tea, and juice. $10 per person.

Marienville Variety Show -  April 12, 2024, 7 p.m.
East Forest School - Fun for the entire family!

Purse Bingo
Sponsored by Tionesta Community Association
Saturday, April 13, 2024 ,Tionesta Vol. Fire Dept. Social Hall, Walnut  & Church  Sts, Tionesta, PA 16353
Doors open at 4 p.m. and bingo starts at 5 p.m.
Tickets are $25 per person, and available at Haller's, Burns & Burns, Arrowhead Hardware, or from any T.C.A. Member



Youth Fishing Derby- April 27, 2024 
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Children 12 and under are invited to fish the youth section of Ross Run .  Sponsored by the Kellettville Sportsmans Club.








May

May Madness Demo Derby 
Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at Wolf's Corners Fairgrounds
$40 entry fee for derby. $12 gate fee for general admission. Ages 6 and under free gate admission.         Pit fee is $20 for all ages.
May Madness features many of the demolition derby classes you’re familiar with following the outline of our Fair’s demo derby. Prizes are awarded. Concessions are available, too! Join us each spring for May Madness at the Wolf’s Corners Fair!  Click here for rules and information!


Flying W Ranch Tack Swap
Saturday, May 11, 2024, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
685 Flying W Ranch Road,  Tionesta, PA 16353


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Tour-de-Forest- May 18 - 19, 2024
A rare opportunity to ride your ATV in parts of the Allegheny National Forest. Organized by and benefiting the Marienville Volunteer Fire Department, the Tour-De-Forest is a an ATV leisure-ride through the scenic Allegheny National Forest on designated forest roads and trails that are not usually open to ATV traffic.  The Tour De Forest is always scheduled on the third weekend in May and the first weekend in October.  For more information, head to their website.

Fish-For-Free Days
2024 Pennsylvania Fish for Free Days are May 26 and July 4, 2024
Fish-for-Free Days allow anyone—residents and non-residents—to legally fish in Pennsylvania without a fishing license. From 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on both days, no fishing license is needed to fish in Pennsylvania’s waterways. All other fishing regulations apply.

June
Forest County Bigfoot Festival BigFoot
June 7, 8, and 9, 2024
The Forest County Bigfoot Festival is held in Marienville, the second weekend of June. This year's festival is June 7, 8, and 9, 2024. The festival celebrates the myth and legend of Bigfoot and features experts and speakers who entertain the festival-goers. Along with music entertainment, there is a large Bigfoot-themed craft show and food vendors. Featured activities include a Bigfoot Hunt, Bigfoot Calling Contest, Biggest Foot Contest and a 5k run. Lots of fun for the entire family! This is an event for believers and non-believers alike. For more information, check out our new Facebook page for photos and the latest updates for the 2024 Forest County Bigfoot Festival.

Tionesta Trash and Treasure Days
Takes place throughout downtown Tionesta.  The 2024 Tionesta Trash and Treasure Days are June 2024 (June date will be posted soon!) and August 10, 2024.

Movement On The Mountain Music Festival 2024 - June 21 - 23, 2024
A Reggae-Infused tribute to The Grateful Dead  at Forest Farms, Tionesta, PA
TWO LATE-NIGHTS OF LIVE MUSIC, BANDS, WORKSHOPS, AND PERFORMANCES
Movement On The Mountain Musical Festival featuring independent artists of diverse genres of music with a heavy rock, reggae, and reggae/rock presence.  Movement is bringing in amazing artists, performers, and workshops in our first year!  We have been working on, and developing, this event for the past year.  Get tickets!

Pennsylvania Firefly Festival- June 28 & 29, 2024PA Firefly Festival Fossil Creek 2020 - Copy - Copy
2024 Tickets for events by lottery-ticketing, only.  See lottery information below!
The 2024 Pennsylvania Firefly Events include the 12th Annual Pennsylvania Firefly Festival, June 28 & 29, Glow & Know Campouts, June 22 & 25, and the Locals Night, June 27. At all the events, visitors will learn about, and celebrate, the annual mating displays of over fifteen different species of firefly in the  Allegheny National Forest area, including the "Synchronous" firefly and the unique "Chinese Lantern" firefly along Tionesta Creek. These events are now available through lottery ticketing, only. The FREE online lottery application will be available starting January 1, 2024 through the PAFFwebsite or Facebook page. The drawing for the 140 pre-registered tickets will take place on March 31, 2024. You must be pre-registered to attend. No onsite registration is available. All of the events take place at the Kellettville Firefly Farm, 13558 Route 666, Tionesta, PA 16353. Visit pafireflyevents.org or call  814-230-2035 for more information. Subscribe to the PAFF newsletter and get the links to the lottery application form.


wolfs_corners_fair_home - CopyWolf's Corners Fair - June 30 - July 6, 2024

Wolf's Corners is the biggest little fair in northern Clarion County with a rich heritage spanning back over 78 years.   The fair is always held over the week of the Fourth of July and showcases many unique activities.  The longest running tradition at the fair has been the draft horse pulls held every year since our inception on the Fourth of July.  For more information, go to their website.

July

Marienville July 4th Celebration- July 4, 2024
fireworks - CopyM.A.C.A. Park  1 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Softball, volleyball, horseshoes, swimming, bingo, raffles, Chinese Auction, food, parade 4 PM, splash dance 6 - 9 PM, music by TRIXX 7 - 10 PM, fireworks by Rizers Fireworks 10 PM.  Activities take place at the MACA Building and Pool from 1- 10 PM.




Fish-For-Free Days
2024 Pennsylvania Fish for Free Days are May 26 and July 4, 2024
Fish-for-Free Days allow anyone—residents and non-residents—to legally fish in Pennsylvania without a fishing license. From 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on both days, no fishing license is needed to fish in Pennsylvania’s waterways. All other fishing regulations apply.


Forest County Youth Field Day - Saturday, July 27, 2024
Buzzard Swamp, Marienville
Forest County Youth Field Day will be held at Buzzard Swamp in Marienville, on July 27, 2024, from 8 am until approximately 2 pm.  Children ages 5-18 years old, along with their families, are welcome to attend. Each child under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Through Youth Field Days, children are exposed to firearms and firearm safety with a chance to actually shoot a .22, shotgun, muzzle loader, and air rifles.  Children learn about fishing, tying flies, archery, canoeing, and are able to fish with equipment provided.  The day is spent out in the open air traveling to the many stations provided for the event.




rodeo gal - Copy44th Annual Allegheny Mountain Championship Rodeo
July 25 - 27, 2024
Held annually in July, the "Toughest Show on Dirt" PRCA/WRPA Sanctioned event. Professional cowboys and cowgirls competing for points towards National Finals Rodeo. Bareback bronc, saddle bronc, steer wrestling, barrel racing, tie-down roping, bull riding. Live band each evening, concessions, vendors, restaurant & saloon, horseback riding and more!  For more information, check out their Facebook page, Flying W Ranch website, or email flyingwranch65@verizon.net


August

Tionesta Indian Festival- August 14-18,2024AmVets Indian Fest Parade (2014) Bruce

This community festival is held the third week of August and includes events for the whole family. Food, live entertainment, a car & motorcycle show, arts & crafts market, pet parade, costume contest, carnival, fireworks and grand parade.  For more information, head to the Indian Festival Facebook Page.

Now in it's 57th year, this annual event draws quite a crowd for its food and entertainment.  Get there early to claim your spot on Elm Street for the grand parade on Saturday!



Art on the Allegheny 2024 update coming soon!
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Sponsored by the Forest Area Arts Council, this annual art show and sale along the Allegheny River features some of the regions best artists.  But this is not just another art show!  You'll get a chance to see artists working in their mediums, to take free classes and workshops, and to get your hands a little dirty making art.  Activities for both kids and adults, food and live music.  Head to the FAAC website for more information.


September

oktoberfest - CopyMarienville Oktoberfest- September 27 - 29, 2024.
In Town Square
Downtown Marienville bustles for four days with live music, food, crafts, children's activities, parades, races and raffles.  For more information, call (814) 927-8218, email rox8218@yahoo.com


PA State Championship Fishing Tournament- September 27th - 29th, 2024
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A fun packed weekend is planned every year on the last full weekend in September with activities for all ages.  While the catch and release fishing contest is the star of the show complete with cash awards and prizes, there is also a kids fishing derby with trophies awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners, a parade with judging and trophies, bicycle give a ways, carnival rides, fireworks, lots of food and many raffles.  Find more information  HERE.

October
tour de forest - CopyTour-de-Forest- October 5 -6, 2024.
A rare opportunity to ride your ATV in parts of the Allegheny National Forest. Organized by and benefiting the Marienville Volunteer Fire Department.   The Tour-De-Forest is a an ATV leisure ride through the scenic Allegheny National Forest on designated forest roads and trails that are not usually open to ATV traffic.  The Tour De Forest is always scheduled on the third weekend in May and the first weekend in October.  For more information, head to their website.
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1st Annual BikeTober Fest 2024              Click the link to get all the exciting details!                                                     
Saturday, October 12, 2024 at the Kane Family Drive-In, 6627 Route 6, Kane, PA 16735
All proceeds from this event benefit these charities:
LEEK Hunting and Mountain Preserve, local food pantries,
and the Kane Community Center. 

November


Christmas in the Village- Saturday,  November 2, 2024
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Hosted by the Tionesta Market Village and held annually on the first Saturday in November, this special shopping event takes place in the Market Village, and throughout downtown Tionesta.  Featuring  live music, food and a visitor from the North Pole!  There will be free coffee, free cookies, a free wine tasting and unique gifts.   Visit the Market Village Facebook page for more information.


gingerbred tourCook Forest Gingerbread Tour- November 1 - 3, 2024.

Shop the twenty-mile corridor of unique vendors from Cook Forest State Park to Historic Brookville, Pennsylvania.  This pre-Christmas shopping extravaganza has diverse array of items that are sure to please every taste whether you are looking for yourself or someone on your list.  Look for the unique gingerbread cutouts that mark each participating shop!  Visit the website for more information.


Light Tionesta Up - Saturday, December 7, 2024
Sponsored by the Tionesta Community Association, this annual event marks the beginning of the holiday season with the lighting of the downtown Christmas tree and decorations.  Live music, refreshments and a visit from Mr. & Mrs. Claus.

January

Marienville Winterfest  is Sunday, January 27, 2024

Sponsored by the Marienville Area Civic Association,  this takes place at the MACA center in downtown Marienville.  It will feature a chili cook-off, bingo, raffles, Chinese auction, vendors and a snowmobile torchlight parade.

February
Cancer Society Soup Sundae - Marienville  February 11, 2024
11:00 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. M.A.C.A. Building

Snowman in the Forest, Cook Forest State Park
  Saturday, February 17, 2024, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Event will be held at the new River Pavilion, by the playground at 113  River Road. Sponsored by the Cook Forest Vacation Bureau, this event features a chili cook-off, carriage rides, sledding, snowshoeing, ice skating and snowman building contests.

March 
St. Patrick's Day Ham Dinner March 16, 2024
M.A.C. A. Building - Auction & Raffles, too!


Ongoing

Sherman Memorial Lighthouse Tours- 2024 Update coming soon!
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Enjoy one of Northwest Pennsylvania’s one-of-a-kind architectural landmarks. The Sherman Memorial Lighthouse, a unique project conceived by Jack Sherman, Tionesta businessman,  is available  for viewing as a benefit for the Tionesta Lions Club community projects.  Tours run continuously from 1 to 4 pm. Cost of the tour is $5 donation for adults and $2 for children.  For more information on lighthouse tours, visit the Lions Club website.  Private tours available call Jim McGuire 814-755-3672 or jrmcguire@verizon.net