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Juniata River Valley Visitors Bureau

717-248-6713| bboyer@juniatarivervalley.org |www.jrvvisitors.com

September 2022

Goose Day

September 29

Legend has it that if you eat goose on September 29th, you will ensure wealth and prosperity for the coming year. Celebrated for more than two centuries in the Juniata River Valley, locals adhere faithfully to this tradition and celebrate the holiday with various events, goose cuisine, the Wild Geese art project, and silly merchandise.

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December 2022

Festival of Ice

December 1 @ 6:00 pm - December 2 @ 9:00 pm

Downtown Lewistown, 1 West Market Street
Lewistown, PA 17044 United States + Google Map

Free

Founded in 1995, the Festival of Ice is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season in the Juniata River Valley. Held in Downtown Lewistown, this free Christmas event celebrates the jolliest time of the year, and merriment is everywhere! Gaze at the beautifully carved ice sculptures, go for an old-fashioned carriage ride, listen to carolers, participate in children’s activities, and even visit with Santa Claus himself.

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If you like unique museums, you’ll like visiting the @WardMuseum, located in @FunWicomico. See the world’s largest public collection of decoys, learn about the history of the carving craft, and see changing exhibits featuring other types of art. Photo by Randall Catloth. https://t.co/EJdRJOOiOx

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If you like outdoor recreation, you will like the @ANFVB1. The ANF offers year-round fun at its 14 campgrounds and cabin rentals, with fishing and boating on the mighty Allegheny Reservoir. There are over 513,000 acres of lush green forest with miles of trails. https://t.co/1mgI2GCQsX

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If you like sunflowers and baby goats, then you'll like Burnside Farms and The Little Goat Farm at the Lake in Prince William, VA. Goat Yoga and The Summer Sunflower Festival are just two of the memorable farm experiences found here. Photo: @VisitPWC https://t.co/hZMEsXfGoF

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If you like presidential history, you’ll love Mount Vernon, George Washington’s home. If you like nature’s wonders, you’ll love Great Falls Park. If you like equal rights, you’ll love the new Turning Point Suffragist Memorial. For these and more, @VisitFairfax! #matpra https://t.co/5U8SDLNGAX

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If you like paddling, then @TravelMD's water trails will certainly float your boat! With a trail system second to none, paddlers can choose between saltwater estuaries, rushing mountain streams or placid lakes – there’s even a National Marine Sanctuary. https://t.co/yjFiJhUlOc

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