9/1/2008       Ox Hill Fair

September 1 - 6 Contact: Shields Simpson Time: E-mail: Location: Ox Hill Fairgrounds Telephone: 724-397-8445 Address: 1352 Ox Hill Road Website:   Home PA 15747

Rides, food, animals, musical entertainment each night, tractor pull and much more. $4 admission, 3 and under free.

9/6/2008       Smicksburg's Hands On Saturdays

Contact: Time: E-mail: Location: Town of Smicksburg Telephone: 814-257-0192 Address: Website:

The first Saturday of each month starting in May and running til September. Learn how to make: a birdhouse, a flower box, a wreath, decorate old windows, wine making 101, cheese making 101, weaving and knitting. Shops include: Downtown Smicksburg Amish Country, Windgate Vineyards and Winery, Smicksburg Community Cheese, The Drying Shed and Handworks. Call to sign up.

9/8/2008       Green Township - Cookport Fair

September 8 - 13 Contact: Time: E-mail: Location: Telephone: 724-254-4975 Address: Website: www.cookportfair.com   Cookport PA

More information at a later date.

9/12/2008       Saltsburg Heritage Days

September 12-14 Contact: Michelle Time: See Below E-mail: Location: Canal Park Telephone: 724-639-3728 Address: Website:   Saltsburg PA

Times are Friday 5 to 9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday noon to 5 p.m.

9/13/2008       Antique Flea Market

September 13-14 Contact: Walter M. Lorek Time: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. E-mail: wlorek1852@comcast.net Location: Strongstown Emporium Telephone: 814-749-7577 Address: 14609 Route 422 E. Website:   Strongstown PA 15957

Outdoor flea market specializing in antiques.

9/14/2008       Birds of Prey

Contact: Time: 2 pm E-mail: Location: Yellow Creek Environmental Learning Center Telephone: 724-357-7913 Address: 170 Route 259 Hwy Website:   Penn Run PA 15765

Earl Schriver - Come see these fascinating birds, hear their stories and learn facts about these avian predators. Earl brings a variety of live birds to this always interesting presentation.

9/14/2008       Garden Concert at Dillweed B & B

Contact: Time: 4 to 6 p.m. E-mail: Location: Dillweed B & B Telephone: 814-446-6465 Address: 7453 Route 403 Hwy South Website: www.dillweedinc.com   Dilltown PA 15929

Free Admission. Bring your own lawn chairs/blankets. Concert in our backyard Herb Garden. Featuring Johnstown's own Folk Music sensation, Tim Dabbs. www.hhstudios.com. Food and refreshments for sale by Dillweed.

9/17/2008       The Road to Washington

September 17 - 28 Contact: Reservations Time: Call for schedule E-mail: info@mountainplayhouse.com Location: Mountain Playhouse Telephone: 814-629-9201 Address: Rte 985 N Website: www.mountainplayhouse.org   Jennerstown PA 15547

The play will depict the battles of war as well as the personal battles that George Washington encountered throughout his life. Begins on July 3, 1754 on a battlefield at Fort Necessity, Pennsylvania and continues with a series of flashbacks as Lieutenant Colonel George Washington relives his previous battles and life experiences. Act II follows Washington through various military ventures including the "Massacre of the Monongahela." The play ends with a series of vignettes documenting Washington's leadership roles, which ultimately led to the victory in the American Revolution.

9/20/2008       50th Annual Fall Coin Show

September 20 - 21 Contact: Time: Saturday: 10am-5pm and Sunday 10am - 4 pm E-mail: Location: Best Western University Inn Telephone: 724-254-2471 Address: 1545 Wayne Avenue Website:   Indiana PA 15701

Sponsored by the Indiana Coin Club. Buy, sell, trade coins and currency.

9/20/2008       Wildlife Rehab

Contact: Time: 2 pm E-mail: Location: Yellow Creek Environmental Learning Center Telephone: 724-357-7913 Address: 170 Route 259 Hwy Website:   Penn Run PA 15765

Ayn Van Dyke - What to do and not to do if you find animals or birds that are injuried, ill or orphaned. Learn to protect yourself and the animal or bird. Obtain behavioral information to recognize the symptoms of an injury or illness.

9/20/2008       Smicksburg Apple Fest

September 20-21 Contact: Time: see below E-mail: Location: Town of Smicksburg Telephone: 814-257-0192 Address: Website:

Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 12 to 5 p.m. Come see demonstrations of apple cider and apple butter being made. There will be apple desserts, apple fudge and many other apple goodies. Locally grown apples for sale.

9/21/2008       Punxsutawney Region AACA Car Show

Contact: Time: E-mail: Location: Marion Center Community Park Telephone: 724-479-9345 Address: Website:   Marion Center PA 15759

More information at a later date.

9/26/2008       Clymer Days Festival

September 26-28 Contact: Time: E-mail: Location: Telephone: 724-254-2855 Address: Website:   Clymer PA 15728

Friday 9/26/2008 6-9 Hiram and the Walkers Saturday 9/27/2008 12-1 Open Ceremonies 1-3 Clay Bowers 4-6 Lil John and the ATM 7-9 Conniptions Sunday 9/28/2008 11-12 Church Service 12-2 Masters Gospel 3-5 Polka Express 6-9 Buddy Dee and the Hitmen 9 Fireworks by Luigi's For additional events go to www.clymerpa.com

9/27/2008       Indiana County's 1st Covered Bridge Festival

Contact: Indiana County Park Office Time: 10 am - 7 pm E-mail: indparks@earthlink.net Location: Blue Spruce Park Telephone: 724-463-8636 Address: 1128 Blue Spruce Road Website: www.indianacountyparks.org   Indiana PA 15701

Enjoy a day among the scenic setting and countryside surrounding Blue Spruce Park. Indiana County is home to four covered bridges all within easy driving distance of the park. The day's activities include: Food & Music, Tours to covered bridge, Artisans, Reenactments, Entertainment and crafts. Sponsored by the Indiana County Covered Bridge Committee. For more information please call the Park Office.

This calendar is provided by the Indiana County Tourist Bureau. For more information or for Tourist Bureau members to list an event or leisure activity on this calendar, contact the Bureau at 724-463-7505.

Anyone planning to attend an event may wish to call for confirmation. Events are subject to change date and time.