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🌌🫎 Have you ever wondered what happens after the sun sets and the crowds go away in Pennsylvania’s Elk Country? You’ll find out at the ELK COUNTRY AFTER DARK EXPERIENCE, happening on September 25 and September 26 at 7 PM. The highlight of the evening happens at the trail head areas where you will be able to sit back and relax, all while taking in the sounds and the wonder of Elk Country after dark. The cost is $75. Tickets are limited - Click here to get yours.

Tickets are still available for the 2024 ST. LEO SCHOOL REVERSE RAFFLE on November 9th, but I wouldn’t wait long if you want one— only 140 total tickets are available. It’s being billed as the perfect night out and includes a silent auction, live auction, desert auction, 50/50s, early bird drawings, a final Reverse Raffle (FYI, this is when you don’t want your number to be called), a sit-down dinner provided by The Royal Inn, a cash bar, and a live band. The tickets are $75/couple. Contact Sara Anderson at 814-389-5775 to secure your ticket today.

TUESDAY (9/17)

🧑‍🌾 RIDGWAY FARMER’S MARKET: 3:30-6 PM —📍Ridgway Mills Campsites, 260 West Main Street, Ridgway, PA

🥫What type of golf ball does George pull out of a whale in The Marine Biologist? What vanity license plate does Kramer accidentally get in The Fusilli Jerry? If you knew the answers to these, you might just have what it takes to become Master of Your Domain at The Ram’s SEINFELD TRIVIA NIGHT from 7-9 PM. There are prizes for the winning team and winning best dressed team. Register NOW — in person or through email at [email protected]. —📍1048 E. Center Street, Johnsonburg

DR. RAY GUARENDI will be speaking at St. Leo Roman Catholic Church at 6:30 PM on the topic of Parents and Grandparents Standing Strong. The public is welcome to attend. Read more about the evening here. — 📍113 Depot Street, Ridgway

WEDNESDAY (9/18)

💐 Johnsonburg Farmer’s and Artisans Market: 4-6 PM —📍569 Market Street, Johnsonburg

THURSDAY (9/19)

⛳️🏌️‍♀️MINI ON MAIN: Grab a partner and practice your putt - it’s time for a round of town-wide mini golf! Check in starts at 5 PM at GramsTraditions. The cost is $10 per team. Prizes and refreshments will be provided at The Creative Cup. — 📍19 North Broad Street, Ridgway

🙋‍♀️❓Are you a know-it-all? A smarty pants? Do you have a bunch of useless knowledge in your head? Fantastic! Grab a few friends and head over to Straub’s TRIVIA NIGHT from 6-8 PM. There are prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Pre-register by texting Bekka at 814-512-8188. —📍444 Brusselles Street, St. Marys

FRIDAY (9/20)

🍜🧋Ronin No Yatai, a food truck that serves ramen, curry, onigiri, boba and other Asian teas, will be at Mud Bear’s Bikes and Boards from 11 AM-3 PM for a pop-up event. — 📍152 Main Street, Ridgway

🚨Attention, horse lovers: Make your way to the Elk County Fairgrounds to catch the last event in the 2024 SUMMER BUCKLE SERIES, an event where participants compete for points throughout the year and then earn awards. Gates open at 3:30 PM, Exhibition starts at 5:00 PM, Show starts at 6:30 PM. A concession stand will be available each night. — 📍316 Dietz Road, Kersey

🍁I don’t want to hear you say “there’s nothing to do” because the BAVARIAN FALL FESTIVAL is happening all weekend long in St. Marys. There will be craft and food vendors, a variety of baskets that are being raffled off, plus tons of live music (the bands are listed in our Live Music section, below) today, tomorrow and Sunday. You can view the full schedule here.

SATURDAY (9/21)

🪺 St. Marys Farmers and Artisans Market: 9-11 AM —📍Market Street Parking Lot (near Gunners and the bell tower)

🦉Who-who is in the mood to get creative? 😜 Sign up for ECCOTA’s Fall Owl Pottery Class for an opportunity to make your own 8” fall or Halloween-themed clay owl using a slab-building technique. It’s being taught by Lisa Conklin Conn of Conklin Pottery Studio from 10 AM-1 PM. The cost is $45 per person (ages 12+). Space is limited - Register now. — 📍237 Main Street, Ridgway

✝️ There will be a BIBLE THEMED CORN MAZE at Pine Ridge Farm from 11 AM-1 PM. Meet well known people from the Bible and hear their stories. The cost is $7/person. — 📍662 Kemmer Road, Kersey

🍎🍂 Flannel Fling (11 AM-7 PM) at Benezette Wines: Doesn’t this name just scream “cozy” to you? There will be an Apple Cider Bar, Pumpkin Bread hard cider, free snacks and free samples of their mulled wines and apple jack slushie. Plus, show up between 1-5 PM and you’ll be able to design your own charm bracelet with South Street Designs. Bonus: wear a flannel and get a free koozie/fall wine bag. — 📍196 2nd St, Benezette, PA

☀️ Sunshine for Saige 4th Annual Jeep Dice Run: This ride leaves Bear Creek Wines at 11 AM with an estimated return window between 4-5 PM. You can still register (day-of registration starts at 9:30 AM), but only a limited amount of Jeeps will be accepted. Cost is $10 for the ride and roll. (Sunshine for Saige is a non profit organization that raises awareness about suicide and mental health and donates back to others that have loss a loved one from suicide.) — 📍11342 Route 948, Kane

🍻 Are you looking for a reason to get out of the house? Today is Straub’s Oktoberfest Kick Off, celebrating 21 days of Oktoberfest celebrations at the brewery. You wouldn’t want to miss it, would you? There will be live music, beer specials, German food features, plus contests and prizes. This is an all-day event and is open to all ages. —📍444 Brusselles Street, St. Marys

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Sunday (9/15)

Wildwoods Bar and Grill | Cousin Eddie Joe | 3-7 PM

Tuesday (9/17)

Ridgway Mills Campsites | Matt Silvia @ Ridgway Farmers Market | 3:30-6 PM

Thursday (9/19)

The Creative Cup | Open Mic Night | 5-8 PM

Friday (9/20)

Bavarian Fall Festival (Main Stage) | Marshmellow Overcoat | 4-6 PM

The Dented Keg Taproom | Dan Weyant | 6-7 PM

Bavarian Fall Festival (Main Stage) | Blue Morning Tribute Band | 7-10 PM

The Summit Lodge & Grill | Karaoke | 7-11 PM

Casalis (Dining Room) | Driveby Serenade | 8 PM

Cullys Bar | Matt Silvia with Special Guest Zach Thompson | 8-11 PM

Saturday (9/21)

Bavarian Fall Festival (Main Stage) | Acoustic Fingers | 11 AM-1 PM

The Winery at Wilcox | Dana Jared | 2-5 PM

Bavarian Fall Festival (Main Stage) | The Rum Drums | 2-5 PM

Straub Brewery Tap Room | The Vagabonds Polka Band | 2-6 PM

Straub Brewery Tap Room | Rodney “Bubba” Brennen (Accordion) | 7-9 PM

Bavarian Fall Festival (Main Stage) | Nerds Gone Wild | 7-10 PM

The Summit Lodge & Grill (Backstage) | Craving’ Waves | 8-11 PM

🤡 There will be a CARNIVAL NIGHT at the Boys and Girls Club of St. Marys on September 20 from 4-6 PM. There will be games, popcorn, pizza, prizes and lots of fun — all for FREE! — 📍19 N. St. Marys Street, St. Marys

🐴 📖 BOOKS IN THE BARN — a fun time for your kiddos to read to barn animals — is back at Big Maple Farm on Saturday, September 15 from 5-7 PM. It’s a chance for you to get your kiddos to read (and enjoy what they are reading) without the social pressure of doing it in front of peers. Your kids will be so excited to be hanging out with a bunch of cute barn animals (there will be a mini pony, mini donkey, lambs and goats), they won’t even notice that they’re reading. There will also be a station to make your own Playdoh and Playdoh sensory kits. Snacks are included. The cost is $5 per child. — 📍877 Long Level Road, Ridgway

🎢👷‍♀️ : Kids in grades 6-8 are invited to the After School Discover program (4:30-6:30 PM) at the Johnsonburg Public Library where they will learn how to build a roller coaster with engineering, building and design skills. FREE —📍520 Market Street, Johnsonburg

The Ridgway Public Library

🔥September Family Story Time: CAMPFIRE S’MORES COOKOUT

Bring the entire family to the library for a s’mores themed evening on September 17 at 5 PM. FREE

• 📚 Families will enjoy a reading of Gather Round, a campfire story by David Covell

• 🍫 S’mores cookout in the RPL garden

• 🌷Garden crafts and Activities

🐻📖 A cute morning out most appropriate for littles ages 6 and under. Stop by with your children between 10:30 AM and NOON (activities will begin every 15 minutes) for an interactive reading of Michael Rosen’s classic WE’RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT, obstacle course and snack. FREE — 📍329 Center Street, Ridgway

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