UPCOMING EVENTS IN 2008
| JUNE | |
| June- Aug | Summer Concert Series Enjoy a live performance each Friday night at 6:30pm in various locations throughout Elk County. Events are free and open to the public. For a complete schedule call the Elk County Council on the Arts at 814-772-7051 or visit: www.eccota.com |
| June 27-28 | Ridgway Independence
Festival Featuring live music, hot dog & pie eating contests, dog show, karaoke contest, sidewalk art show and numerous vendors from noon Friday until 11pm Saturday. Call 814-834-2821. THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED |
| June 28 | Ridgway Independence
Festival Cross Country 5k Ridgway, PA at 10am. Call Anthony Santiso for info at 814-772-0285. |
| JULY | |
| July 5-8 | Small
Bore Rifle National Silhouette Championships Taking place at the Ridgway Rifle Club on Grant Road. For more information, call Mark Holsopple at 814-929-5826 or visit www.ridgwayrifleclub.com |
| July 10-12 | High Power
Rifle National Silhouette Championships Taking place at the Ridgway Rifle Club on Grant Road. For more information, call Mark Holsopple at 814-929-5826 or visit www.ridgwayrifleclub.com |
| July 10, 17,24, 31 | Family Movie Night
See a movie under the stars that the whole family can enjoy, outdoors on the lawn at the Knights of Columbus at dusk. Free to the public, with refreshments offered by the K of C. |
| July 12 | Elk County
Classic 5K Johnsonburg, PA at 9am. Call Ben Zappa for info at 814-776-2413. |
| July 19 | "Tasting in the
Wilds" Wine & Beer Festival Come sample wines & micro-brews from all over the state of Pennsylvania, plus homemade foods and live entertainment throughout the day. For a schedule of events visit: www.ridgwayheritagecouncil.org |
| July 19 | Taste
of the Arts Show A juried fine arts show held in conjunction with the Tasting in the Wilds Festival, from 12 noon - 7pm at the Ridgway Fireman's Carnival Grounds. For info, visit www.eccota.com |
| July 19 | RHS Alumni
Dinner The Ridgway High School Alumni Committee cordially invites you and your guest to the Annual Dinner to be held Saturday 7/19 at Aiello's Cafe. The social hour begins at 6pm with a buffet to follow at 7pm. For information, call Gloria at 814-776-6967. |
| July 20 | Wilcox
Sesquicentennial Celebration 5K & 2 Mile Walk Wilcox, PA at 9am. Call Pam Anderson for info at 814-929-5929. |
| AUGUST | |
| Aug 2-3 | St. Leo's Summer
Festival A family event with games, homemade food, yard sale and live music. For more information call 814-772-3135 or visit: www.stleosfestival.com |
| Aug 5-9 | Elk County Fair
A local favorite for over 30 years, with 4-H food and livestock competitions, demo derbies, carnival rides and more. For a complete schedule, visit: www.elkcountyfair.com |
| Aug 7, 14 | Family Movie Night See a movie under the stars that the whole family can enjoy, outdoors on the lawn at the Knights of Columbus at dusk. Free to the public, with refreshments offered by the K of C. |
| Aug 9 | Elk County Historical
Society Night at the Caribbean
Enjoy Caribbean cuisine, calypso music, fun and relaxation. 7-9pm at the Historical Society at 109 Center St, Ridgway. For more information, call Mary Kalinowski at 814-776-1032. |
| Aug 9 | Lee Foster
Memorial 5K St. Marys, PA at 9am. Call Wee J. Fernan for info at 814-776-1528. |
| Aug 15 | Dickinson
Mental Health Center "50th Anniversary Celebration" A community event in the Elk County Courthouse lawn from 11:30 am to 4:00 pm, highlighting DMHC services and featuring children's activities, Elkwood Arts wood crafts, games, food and music. Call 814-776-2145 for more information. |
| Aug 23 | Helpmates Hospice Dice
Run This event that is sponsored by Helpmates, Inc. supports local hospice care in Elk County. For details call 814-772-6850 or visit: www.helpmatesinc.com |
| Aug 24 | Trinity United
Methodist Church Free Community Pig Roast 19 S. Broad St. in Ridgway from 4-7pm. Delicious food & family fun. 814-772-5212 |
| Aug 29-30 | Architectural
Preservation Conference Learn more about preservation by attending seminars on various topics appealing to the historic architecture enthusiast. Call 814-773-3223 or visit: www.ridgwayheritagecouncil.org |
| SEPTEMBER | |
| Sept 6 | Lee Foster
Memorial 5 Mile Run St. Marys, PA at 9am. Call Joe Lecker for info at 814-781-1249. |
| Sept 14 | Angela Huey
Park 7K Run
& Walk Kersey, PA at 10am. Call Rob Singer for info at 814-885-6889. |
| Sept 19-20 | Elk Expo
An annual event held at the Kersey Fair Grounds , featuring an elk viewing tour, elk calling contest, wildlife seminars, archery shoot, chainsaw carving and a drawing to win an elk hunting license. For info call 814-348-9393 or visit: www.pagreatoutdoors.com |
| Sept 19-20 | Johnsonburg
5th Annual Alumni & Friends Reunion The event will be held at the Johnsonburg Fire Hall. All classes and friends welcome. Reservations are due by Aug 1. For more information call Barb Duffy at 814-965-5312 or Chuck Simpson at 814-965-4063, or visit: www.johnsonburgareaschooldistrict.com |
| Sept 20 | Sacred
Heart Church Oktoberfest To be held at the Sacred Heart Church Grounds in St. Marys starting at 6pm, with traditional Bavarian food, folk dress, and entertainment to benefit the Sacred Heart Building Fund. For more information, call 814-834-3464. |
| Sept 28 | Rotary Club of
Ridgway Car Show |
| OCTOBER | |
| Oct 16 | Riders in
the Sky The world's most famous "Cowboy Band" returns, at 7pm in the St. Marys High School Auditorium. Presented by ECCOTA and OsramSylvania. Tickets on sale Aug 1. Visit www.eccota.com or call 814-772-7051. |
| Oct 17,18 | Elk County Historical
Society Annual Cemetery Walk Tour Pine Grove and Thayer Cemeteries in Ridgway and learn the histories of individuals. Tours by reservation. Call to reserve your space at 3 or 5pm each day. Group will meet at the museum at 109 Center St, Ridgway. Transportation is provided. For information, call Mary at 814-776-1032. |
| NOVEMBER | |
| Nov 14 | Elk County
Council on the Arts 25th Anniversary Gala Help ECCOTA celebrate 25 years of bringing the arts to Elk County. To be held at the Royal Inn. For info: www.eccota.com or call 814-772-7051. |
| Nov 21 | Light-Up Night Visit with Santa and his elves at the Courthouse Gazebo in beautiful downtown Ridgway. |
| DECEMBER | |
| Dec 3, 6, 10 | Concert
Choir of Elk County - 2008 Christmas Concerts
12/3 7:30pm at Holy Rosary Church in Johnsonburg 12/6 7:30pm at Sacred Heart Church in St. Marys 12/10 7:30pm at St. Leos Church in Ridgway Open to the public with refreshments to follow the performance. Free will offering accepted. For details, call Gloria at 814-776-6967 or email: gba412@windstream.net |
| Dec 5 | Christmas Cheer Tour
Sample wines, seasonal beers & refreshments as you shop Ridgway's beautiful Victorian downtown. For information or tickets, call 814-776-1424. |
| Dec 5-6 | Yuletide Memories
Shopping Weekend Enjoy refreshments, sales and door prizes at our unique main street retailers. For information or tickets, call 814-776-1424. |
| Dec 6 | Elk Co Historical
Society Christmas Toy Exhibit & Open House
Presenting toys of Christmas past, with goodies and hot chocolate. From 10am-4pm at the museum located at 109 Center St, Ridgway. For info, call Mary Kalinowski at 814-776-1032. |