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Slippery Rock Village Fest
2026-09-12 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Slippery Rock, South Main Street, Slippery Rock, PA, 16057, United States
Slippery Rock’s biggest festival! Taking over South Main Street, Gateway Park, Memorial Park, and part of Cooper St. Discover over 150 local vendors, featuring food, games, artisans, local shops, kids’ entertainment, live music, and more!

Saxonburg Artisan Market
2026-09-12 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-09-13 11:00 - 16:00 | Saxonburg, W Main Street, Saxonburg, PA, 16056
The Saxonburg Artisan Market is a community event where local artisans, makers, and performing artists highlight and share their unique talents with visitors to Saxonburg, PA. Experience small-town charm with big-time talent!
A wonderful way to spend the day with Saxonburg being centrally located within a short drive (20-40 minutes) from Pittsburgh, Gibsonia, Cranberry Twp, Mars, Butler, Kittanning, and Natrona Heights!

Quality Gardens' Hobbit Festival
2026-09-12 15:00 - 19:00 | Quality Gardens, 409 Route 228 Valencia, PA 16059, 409 Route 228, Valencia, PA, 16059, United States
A family-friendly fantasy festival featuring live music, artisan vendors, alcohol vendors, themed cafe specials, and activities for the whole family! (kids under 12 get in free!).

Susquehanna River North Branch Sojourn
2026-09-13 08:00, 2026-09-14 08:00, 2026-09-15 08:00, 2026-09-16 08:00, 2026-09-17 08:00, 2026-09-18 08:00, 2026-09-19 08:00, 2026-09-20 08:00 and 2 more dates | French Azilum Historic Site, 469 Queens Rd., Towanda, PA, 18848, United States
Take an epic four-day river adventure down the Susquehanna River’s North Branch with the Endless Mountains Heritage Region! We are bringing back our four-day North Branch Sojourn on July 23-26, in partnership with Endless Mountains Outfitters and Susquehanna Kayak & Canoe Rentals. This year’s route will begin at the French Azilum Historic Site in Bradford County and go to Plains Township in Luzerne County for a total of 68 river miles! Participants are asked to arrive at Endless Mountains Campground (255 Catfish Ln, Laceyville, PA 18623) by 8 a.m. on July 23 to sign waivers and check in.
Paddlers who are traveling a distance have the option to camp overnight at Endless Mountains Campground the evening before on Wednesday, July 22.
The first evening of the sojourn, participants will camp at Endless Mountains Campground in Laceyville, the second evening, they will camp at Eaton Township’s property at the end of North Eaton Road, and the third evening will have camping at Susquehanna Kayak & Canoe Rentals in Falls Township. Participants will drive their vehicle to the next campsite each morning to ensure their vehicle is waiting for them when we get off the water at the end of each day’s trip. Each morning, they will be shuttled back up to the starting point for that day’s river miles.
Those who do not wish to camp also have the option of making local accommodations for themselves. EMHR has flexible options for partial rentals for this trip, which can be made through registration. We have single-day, two-day, three-day, and full four-day packages that can cater to your schedule. Feel free to call our office for more information or questions: 570-265-1528. Register by Friday, July 17 for this event. Space is limited, so book your adventure now!

Endless Mountains Muzzleloader Rendezvous and Artisan Show
2026-09-13 09:00 - 15:00 | Black Walnut American Legion Post 510, 328 Old Rte. 6 Rd., Laceyville, PA, 18623, United States
Join the Endless Mountains Primitive Outdoorsmen on September 12 & 13, 2026, open to the public 9am to 3pm Saturday and 9am to 3pm Sunday. Join us for a weekend of primitive shooting, tomahawk throwing, archery, and mountain man novelty target events. Shooting events will run from 10am to 2pm each day.
In addition to the competitions, enjoy our artisan show featuring traditional crafts, demonstrations, and period-appropriate vendors. Food and beverages will be available on-site. This is our signature event of the year, perfect for competitors, families, and history enthusiasts alike.
Rendezvous Competitions:
Long Gun Paper Shoot – 5 shots at a paper target 35 yards downrange. $5.00 per 5 shots. Prizes: 1st – 25%, 2nd – 15%, 3rd – 10%
Pistol Paper Shoot – 5 shots at a paper target 25 yards downrange. $5.00 per 5 shots. Prize: 1st – 50%
Poke-n-Hope (Mystery Shoot) – Target with 80 blank squares, each worth undisclosed points. $5.00 per 5 shots.
Tomahawk Throw – Attempt to cut a playing card with a tomahawk. $2.00 per entry. Prize: 1st – 50%
Archery Walk – 8 to 12 target stations with unique challenges.
Tomahawk Walk – 8 to 12 target stations with unique challenges.
Registration for competitions, camping, and vendors are available online.

Nicholson Bridge Day
2026-09-13 09:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Nicholson, Main St., Nicholson, PA, 18446, United States
The Nicholson Women’s Club presents Nicholson Bridge Day. The Nicholson Bridge was built between 1912 and 1915 as part of the coal and railroad boom. It was often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World” as it is constructed of concrete and steel, having 12 spans that rise majestically to meet the sky. It is year-round visitor attraction.
The “Bridge Day” celebration has been held on the Sunday after Labor Day as the annual highlight since 1992. It it larger and more exciting each year. Join for food, fun, and entertainment. The event includes musical stage performances, 70+ vendors, the Mountain View High School Band, 70+ basket raffles, a variety of food, and the famous chicken bar-b-que.
The event is rain or shine.

Sullivan County Fair
2026-09-13 10:00, 2026-09-14 10:00, 2026-09-15 10:00, 2026-09-16 10:00, 2026-09-17 10:00, 2026-09-18 10:00, 2026-09-19 10:00, 2026-09-20 10:00 and 1 more date | Sullivan County Fairgrounds, 4430 Rte. 154, Forksville, PA, 18616, United States
Come to the Sullivan County Fair to experience an old-fashioned county fair and meet up with old friends. Located along the scenic Loyalsock Creek in Sullivan County, the fair was established in 1851. Today, the Sullivan County Fair, a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, strives to promote agriculture and encourage visitors to understand and be proud of the role of agriculture within the county.
The fair will be held on September 2-6, 2026. This year’s concert will be Kayleigh Clark from The Voice with opening act Little Rock performing on September 5. View a full schedule of fair week events and entertainment on the Sullivan County Fair’s website.

Pennsylvania Bowhunters Festival
2026-09-18 08:00 - 21:00, 2026-09-19 08:00 - 21:00, 2026-09-20 08:00 - 15:00 | Sullivan County Fairgrounds, 4430 Rte. 154, Forksville, PA, 18616, United States
Each year, thousands of bowhunters and archery enthusiasts from across the country come together at the Pennsylvania Bowhunters Festival, the oldest gathering of bowhunters in the world. The festival includes ten shooting areas and recreational competition shoots. They also offer food, entertainment, and fun for all.
The total net proceeds of the PA Bowhunters Festival are used to help local needs in Sullivan County, including community service organizations and clubs, volunteer fire and ambulance companies, and numerous youth groups. All workers are volunteers.

Evans City PumpkinFest
2026-09-19 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Evans City, E. Main Street, Evans City, PA, 16033, United States
From toe-tapping live music and unique craft vendors to delicious eats from food trucks and local restaurants, we’re packing in all the autumn excitement your pumpkin-loving heart could desire. Little pumpkins can enjoy free games and activities, families can hop on cheerful wagon rides, and don’t miss the classic car cruise that’s sure to squash your expectations!

Bring your friends, bring your family – just don’t miss this smashing celebration of all things pumpkin. It’s always a gourd time!
