Susquehanna Riverlands

Events

Festivals. Tours. Races. Shows. And a Bust.

The Susquehanna Riverlands is home to numerous year-round annual events. It’s all about the history, the people, the food, the music, the sights. It’s all about the adventure!

Go… Experience something new! Then make plans to come back.

	September 2018
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						1 Wildlands Workshop Wildlands Workshop September 1, 2018 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Horn Farm Center For Agricultural Education, 4945 Horn Rd, York, PA 17406, USA Advanced Camouflage, Stalking, Awareness: This task-oriented class will dive into advanced nature awareness techniques involving scout-style games and teamwork activities. Be prepared to hike, get dirty, sweaty, and slightly uncomfortable! You’ll spend time on the ground, in creeks, and barefoot in this hands-on, experiential class. We’ll do a refresher on basic stalking skills and explore advanced stalking and tracking in the context of hunter and prey - evasion tactics, gravel and water stalking, heightened senses, how to find hiding spots, applying camouflage with natural materials, and more. Cost: $60 Phone: (717) 332-8710 Email: educationdirector@hornfarmcenter.org See more details Food Truck: The WOK Runner Food Truck: The WOK Runner September 1, 2018 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Otter Creek Campground, 1101 Furnace Rd, Airville, PA 17302, USA Known for serving fast wok on-demand, The WOK Runner will be visiting Otter Creek Campground! Create your own delicious blend of meats, veggies, and noodles to your taste! See more details ZooAmerica Animal Helpers' Presentation ZooAmerica Animal Helpers' Presentation September 1, 2018 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Otter Creek Campground, 1101 Furnace Rd, Airville, PA 17302, USA Hersheypark's ZooAmerica is offering a FREE presentation with live animals. See more details Music at John Wright Music at John Wright September 1, 2018 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm John Wright Restaurant, 234 N Front St, Wrightsville, PA 17368, USA Outside: Steven Courtney Band Inside: Dennis McCaugheyCall ahead to make a reservation! (717) 252-0416 See more details Karaoke with DJ Maggnolia Karaoke with DJ Maggnolia September 1, 2018 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Otter Creek Campground, 1101 Furnace Rd, Airville, PA 17302, USA Enjoy an evening of karaoke with DJ Maggnolia and have your picture taken in a photo booth. Singers have the chance to win trophies and prizes! See more details • • • • •
2 Conejohela Flats Field Trip Conejohela Flats Field Trip September 2, 2018 7:00 am - 12:00 pm Blue Rock Boat Launch, Blue Rock Rd, Washington Boro, PA 17582, USA Hosted by the Lancaster County Bird Club! Zach Millen will lead a field trip to the Conejohela Flats on the Susquehanna River for migrating waterfowl and shorebirds. Participants must provide their own canoe or kayak. Limited to 14 participants. Contact Zach Millen (717-723-1279 or zjmillen@gmail.com) by 6:00 pm on September 1st if you have questions or plan to attend. See more details Haldeman Mansion Open Haldeman Mansion Open September 2, 2018 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Haldeman Mansion Preservation Society, 230 Locust Grove Rd, Bainbridge, PA 17502, USA Enjoy a tour at the historic Haldeman Mansion, birthplace of Professor Samuel Steman Haldeman. He was an internationally recognized naturalist, philologist, and linguist. He “epitomized the early 19th Century generation of scholars, who advanced American science and letters to a position of true cultural independence from Europe” You will be greeted by a volunteer and asked to sign our guest book with a fee of $5 per adult, a small fee that helps keep this amazing home alive. Children, 12 and under, are free. You can choose to take a walking tour on your own of the mansion and summer house. You do your own self -guided tour, browsing each room with a description in the win-dowsill describing the use of the room. The second option is to purchase a detailed booklet for just $5 (to keep) which describes in more detail the use of each room along with some history. Then you tour the mansion and sum-mer house with your purchased guide. A video presentation will be setup in one of the rooms for your enjoyment. Take time to sit and relax while learning some of the history of Haldeman Mansion and Locust Grove. Take your time to browse the mansion and summer house. Then check out our new store for some souvenirs. Credit/Debit cards wills be accepted. See more details Children's Crafts & Activities Children's Crafts & Activities September 2, 2018 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Otter Creek Campground, 1101 Furnace Rd, Airville, PA 17302, USA See more details Family Bingo Family Bingo September 2, 2018 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Otter Creek Campground, 1101 Furnace Rd, Airville, PA 17302, USA Stay at Otter Creek Campground for a Labor Day weekend getaway. Registered guests can enjoy Family Bingo at the campground starting at 6:30 pm. See more details • • • •	3	4	5	6	7 Music at John Wright Music at John Wright September 7, 2018 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm John Wright Restaurant, 234 N Front St, Wrightsville, PA 17368, USA Outside: Temple Avenue Inside: Bodhi's Ransom Call ahead to make a reservation! (717) 252-0416 See more details •	8 Trail Challenge: Keystone Trails Association Trail Challenge: Keystone Trails Association September 8, 2018 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Pequea Creek Campground, 86 Fox Hollow Rd, Pequea, PA 17565, USA Join KTA for their 8th annual Trail Challenge! This challenging, 50k hike/run begins at Pequea Creek Campground and ends at Otter Creek Campground. The deadline for registration is September 4th. More information is available here: https://www.kta-hike.org/faq.html See more details Gourd Artistry Classes Gourd Artistry Classes September 8, 2018 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Flinchbaugh's Orchard & Farm Market, 110 Ducktown Rd, York, PA 17406, USA Morning class: "Fall Favorites" 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon. Cost is $35. Afternoon class: "Jack Night Light" 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Cost is $25. Students in these classes will learn how decorative gourds are grown, preserved and the skill of working with hard gourds. Class includes learning basic wood burning techniques to add personalization to your gourds. See more details Lecture: The World's Best Slate Lecture: The World's Best Slate September 8, 2018 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Indian Steps Museum, 205 Indian Steps Rd, Airville, PA 17302, USA This is a special program about the Peach Bottom Slate Industry and the Welsh community in the area. There will be a slate splitting demo, a lecture, and a Q & A session. Bring your curiosity for local history and industry, and feel free to share any knowledge and stories you may have. Presented by Don Robinson, a co-author of The River and the Ridge, and local history expert. Peach Bottom slate was once voted the highest quality slate in the world! It ignited a once-booming industry in Delta, PA, and surrounding areas. Explore the story of the Welsh and why they settled in our region. Cost is $10 per person, rain or shine. Register by emailing becky@indiansteps.org by September 5th or call the museum at (717)862-3948. Free lecture to members. See more details Tavern Dinner Tavern Dinner September 8, 2018 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Haldeman Mansion Preservation Society, 230 Locust Grove Rd, Bainbridge, PA 17502, USA TavernDinner is Saturday, September 8 from 4 to 6 PM. Reservations arerequired.The conversation begin with cheese, crackers and fruit servedwith wine and beer. The dinner includes homemade soup, a salad, ham, potatoesand another vegetable. Homemade desserts with tea and coffee The cost is $40 per person. Entertainment is included. One year we had specialguests impersonating President Buchanan, Samuel, Horace, and PharesHaldeman. See more details Music at John Wright Music at John Wright September 8, 2018 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm John Wright Restaurant, 234 N Front St, Wrightsville, PA 17368, USA Outside: Mojo Vishnu Inside: Scott Parmer Call ahead to make a reservation! 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9 Haldeman Mansion Open Haldeman Mansion Open September 9, 2018 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Haldeman Mansion Preservation Society, 230 Locust Grove Rd, Bainbridge, PA 17502, USA Enjoy a tour at the historic Haldeman Mansion, birthplace of Professor Samuel Steman Haldeman. He was an internationally recognized naturalist, philologist, and linguist. He “epitomized the early 19th Century generation of scholars, who advanced American science and letters to a position of true cultural independence from Europe” You will be greeted by a volunteer and asked to sign our guest book with a fee of $5 per adult, a small fee that helps keep this amazing home alive. Children, 12 and under, are free. You can choose to take a walking tour on your own of the mansion and summer house. You do your own self -guided tour, browsing each room with a description in the win-dowsill describing the use of the room. The second option is to purchase a detailed booklet for just $5 (to keep) which describes in more detail the use of each room along with some history. Then you tour the mansion and sum-mer house with your purchased guide. A video presentation will be setup in one of the rooms for your enjoyment. Take time to sit and relax while learning some of the history of Haldeman Mansion and Locust Grove. Take your time to browse the mansion and summer house. Then check out our new store for some souvenirs. Credit/Debit cards wills be accepted. See more details Blue Rock Heritage Center Blue Rock Heritage Center September 9, 2018 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Blue Rock Heritage Center, 2251 River Rd, Washington Boro, PA 17582, USA Enjoy a tour at the Blue Rock Heritage Center which showcases the local history of Washington Boro. Their amazing set of artifacts primarily showcases the life of the native people that lived in the region. See more details • •	10	11	12	13	14 Music at John Wright Music at John Wright September 14, 2018 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm John Wright Restaurant, 234 N Front St, Wrightsville, PA 17368, USA Outside: The Alpenlanders Inside: Stu Huggins Call ahead to make a reservation! (717) 252-0416 See more details •	15 Wildlands Workshop Wildlands Workshop September 15, 2018 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Horn Farm Center For Agricultural Education, 4945 Horn Rd, York, PA 17406, USA Basketry, Coppicing, Netting: Participants will explore the art of natural basketry from start to finish - including harvesting and processing wild basket making materials, different types of weaving, and ending with a simple hand made basket. We will also cover coppicing and other methods of managing a woodland for basket materials. We’ll also cover natural cordage (making rope from plant materials), making your own netting needle, and how to use and make netting Cost: $60 Phone: (717) 332-8710 Email: educationdirector@hornfarmcenter.org See more details Pow-Wow Pow-Wow September 15, 2018 10:00 am - September 16, 2018 5:00 pm Muddy Run Park, 172 Bethesda Church Rd W, Holtwood, PA 17532, USA This will be the 10th annual Muddy Run Pow-wow. This family-friendly event will include drumming, singing, dancing, crafts and vendors, Native food and the Native American Flute Circle. Hours: Saturday 10am to 9pm, Sunday 10am to 5pm Head female: Vaughda Hilton Head Male: Levy Newell EMCC: Amelia Kay Richardson Oxendine Southern Host Drum: Cedartree Singers Northern Host Drum: Old Bridge Singers Guest Drums : Grey Cloud Singers $5 per person. Children under 7 are FREE. Adults 65 and over FREE. For any questions, contact laif_inc@hotmail.com. See more details Bluegrass Jam Bluegrass Jam September 15, 2018 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Otter Creek Campground, 1101 Furnace Rd, Airville, PA 17302, USA Bring your instruments for campsite jamming. This event features music provided by Set Free Gospel Bluegrass. See more details Music at John Wright Music at John Wright September 15, 2018 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm John Wright Restaurant, 234 N Front St, Wrightsville, PA 17368, USA Outside: Copper Sky Inside: Carmitchell Sisters Call ahead to make a reservation! (717) 252-0416 See more details Music & Movies in the Park Music & Movies in the Park September 15, 2018 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Columbia River Park, Columbia, PA 17512, USA Enjoy music by Stu Huggins and the Black Hats and stay for The Wizard of Oz afterward. See more details • • • • •
16 Pow-Wow Pow-Wow September 15, 2018 10:00 am - September 16, 2018 5:00 pm Muddy Run Park, 172 Bethesda Church Rd W, Holtwood, PA 17532, USA This will be the 10th annual Muddy Run Pow-wow. This family-friendly event will include drumming, singing, dancing, crafts and vendors, Native food and the Native American Flute Circle. Hours: Saturday 10am to 9pm, Sunday 10am to 5pm Head female: Vaughda Hilton Head Male: Levy Newell EMCC: Amelia Kay Richardson Oxendine Southern Host Drum: Cedartree Singers Northern Host Drum: Old Bridge Singers Guest Drums : Grey Cloud Singers $5 per person. Children under 7 are FREE. Adults 65 and over FREE. For any questions, contact laif_inc@hotmail.com. See more details •	17	18	19	20	21 Music at John Wright Music at John Wright September 21, 2018 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm John Wright Restaurant, 234 N Front St, Wrightsville, PA 17368, USA Outside: Visitor's Duo Inside: Bryan Herber Call ahead to make a reservation! (717) 252-0416 See more details •	22 Fall Festival & Craft Show Fall Festival & Craft Show September 22, 2018 - September 23, 2018 Conestoga Area Historical Society, 51 Kendig Rd, Conestoga, PA 17516, USA A fall celebration of life in Early America brought to life by volunteers at the Conestoga Area Historical Society, including demonstrations and sales of crafts made by local craftspersons, food, music, and activities reminiscent of life long ago. This event is free, although donations are appreciated. See more details Pawpaw Festival Pawpaw Festival September 22, 2018 - September 23, 2018 Horn Farm Center For Agricultural Education, 4945 Horn Rd, York, PA 17406, USA The 2018 Pawpaw Fest will run from 11:00am-3:00pm each day. There is a $5 tasting fee (children under 2 are free) at the door. * Celebrate America's largest tree fruit * Sample 6 varieties of pawpaw * Enjoy foods prepared with pawpaw * Buy a pawpaw tree for your garden * Tour our pawpaw orchard * Help our native pollinators Questions? Call Judy Bono at 717-586-1408. See more details Wildlands Workshop Wildlands Workshop September 22, 2018 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Horn Farm Center For Agricultural Education, 4945 Horn Rd, York, PA 17406, USA Hunting, Fishing, Trapping: Participants will learn primitive methods of hunting, fishing, and trapping - We’ll cover traditional fish baskets, fishing spears, weir construction, and fish hooks. We’ll learn to find and create a ground and tree hunting blind for multiple seasons, how to prepare for hunts, and more. We’ll get hands on experience with several types of advanced traps and large game trappings. Cost: $60 Phone: (717) 332-8710 Email: educationdirector@hornfarmcenter.org See more details National Museum Day National Museum Day September 22, 2018 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Historic Wrightsville Museum, 309 Locust Street, Wrightsville, PA The Smithsonian Institute has designated Saturday, September 22, 2018 as National Museum Day. The Historic Wrightsville Museum and the Burning Bridge Diorama are both offering FREE admission in honor of this special day. See more details Railroad Heritage Day Railroad Heritage Day September 22, 2018 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Ma & Pa Railroad, 1258 Muddy Creek Forks Rd, Airville, PA 17302, USA Special hours for this very special day with lots of extra events and activities for all ages! Activites include: A.M. Grove Store, ride a hand-pumped railcar, hand-pump railcar at the Ma and Pa, engage costumed interpreters in lively discussions, explore Ma & Pa Locomotive No. 82, tour the General Store and Railroad Station built in 1899, historic roller mill, and grain elevator. There will also be delicious food and crafts for children. In Muddy Creek Forks it's always 1915. Costumed docents are waiting to welcome you with stories, antiques, and demonstrations. Fun for the whole family! See more details Emerald Evening: Silent & Live Auction Emerald Evening: Silent & Live Auction September 22, 2018 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm McCleary's Pub, 130 W Front St, Marietta, PA 17547, USA The Marietta Community House will be hosting “An Emerald Evening” Silent & Live Auction in concert with the Susquehanna Stage Co. As a prelude to An Emerald Evening, a raffle will take place beginning at the end of May until the night of the Auction. The lucky winner will have a choice between 3 unique packages for two to fabulous Ireland! What: Live and Silent Auction. Dinner provided by McCleary’s. When: Saturday, September 22 at 5:30 PM Where: McCleary’s Public House- 130 West Front Street, Marietta, PA 17547 Price Per Ticket: $75 (Click here to buy tickets) Contact: Kathy Leaman at (717)-808-7510 or kaleaman51@gmail.com with any marketable auction items. See more details Music at John Wright Music at John Wright September 22, 2018 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm John Wright Restaurant, 234 N Front St, Wrightsville, PA 17368, USA Outside: TJ Earley Inside: Richard Walton Call ahead to make a reservation! (717) 252-0416 See more details • • • • • • •
23 Fall Festival & Craft Show Fall Festival & Craft Show September 22, 2018 - September 23, 2018 Conestoga Area Historical Society, 51 Kendig Rd, Conestoga, PA 17516, USA A fall celebration of life in Early America brought to life by volunteers at the Conestoga Area Historical Society, including demonstrations and sales of crafts made by local craftspersons, food, music, and activities reminiscent of life long ago. This event is free, although donations are appreciated. See more details Pawpaw Festival Pawpaw Festival September 22, 2018 - September 23, 2018 Horn Farm Center For Agricultural Education, 4945 Horn Rd, York, PA 17406, USA The 2018 Pawpaw Fest will run from 11:00am-3:00pm each day. There is a $5 tasting fee (children under 2 are free) at the door. * Celebrate America's largest tree fruit * Sample 6 varieties of pawpaw * Enjoy foods prepared with pawpaw * Buy a pawpaw tree for your garden * Tour our pawpaw orchard * Help our native pollinators Questions? Call Judy Bono at 717-586-1408. See more details • •	24	25	26	27 Tour of Columbia Tour of Columbia September 27, 2018 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Columbia's rich history began with a rural settlement along the Susquehanna River in the early 1700's. Explore the town's journey through time and experience what it has to offer today. The route is a mile-long loop. Wear your walking shoes and bring a bottle of water. This event is free! See more details •	28 Music at John Wright Music at John Wright September 28, 2018 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm John Wright Restaurant, 234 N Front St, Wrightsville, PA 17368, USA Outside: Times Two Inside: Matt Miskie Call ahead to make a reservation! (717) 252-0416 See more details •	29 Falmouth Goat Races Falmouth Goat Races September 29, 2018 9:00 am - 11:00 am Falmouth, PA 17502, USA The Falmouth Goat Races are a fun local event that take place on the last Saturday in September. Breakfast for early "Goats" at 6am. Registration for Races at 9am . Races at 10-10:30am. https://goo.gl/FgNKZH See more details Wildlands Workshop Wildlands Workshop September 29, 2018 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Horn Farm Center For Agricultural Education, 4945 Horn Rd, York, PA 17406, USA When it comes to homesteading or hunting, learning to butcher a fresh kill can be daunting. We’ll demystify the process and demonstrate primitive methods of skinning and butchering a fresh kill. We’ll be using a goat which is an excellent analogue for a deer. We’ll cover anatomy, various techniques, piecing out the animal, and using every part of the animal. We’ll discuss hanging, curing, and freezing and will cook and taste part of the goat in the class. The goat will be killed prior to the start of the class - those interested in witnessing and discussing that portion are invited to arrive early. Cost: $75 Phone: (717) 332-8710 Email: educationdirector@hornfarmcenter.org Preparedness for Class: Students MUST be in good physical condition and be prepared to be outdoors in varied weather for extended periods. Students should come fully prepared to be outdoors and to participate in hands-on activities.Things to bring: drinking water rain gear (in case of light rain) notebook writing utensils camera work gloves a sharpened carving knife a multi-tool sturdy water proof shoes or boots long pants sun protection layered clothing for temperature changes all-natural bug repellant (NO DEET) Students should bring their own lunch. About the Instructor: Wilson Alvarez is a certified permaculture designer, inventor, gardener, skilled tracker, bowyer, nature-awareness instructor, and writer from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. For the past twelve years, he has studied and taught classes and workshops on bio-intensive agriculture, regenerative technology, foraging, hunting, trapping, tracking, and wilderness survival. Wilson has studied through the Wilderness Awareness School via the Kamana program, and he received his Permaculture Design Certificate via Susquehanna Permaculture. See more details Junior Archaeology Junior Archaeology September 29, 2018 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Indian Steps Museum, 205 Indian Steps Rd, Airville, PA 17302, USA Young people will be introduced to the fascinating world of archaeology. Students will excavate a site with trowels, use sifters to screen dirt, measure and map their units. This is a simulated dig, so the young archaeologists can keep what they find. Students will be divided into two groups: Group 1 is for ages 9-12 and Group 2 for ages 13-15. Lecture and handouts will be age appropriate as well as excavation methods. Space is limited, so call Indian Steps Museum at (717)862-3948 or email: becky@indiansteps.org to reserve your space. See more details Isabella Rose Charity Bake-Off and Chili Cook-Off Isabella Rose Charity Bake-Off and Chili Cook-Off September 29, 2018 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Otter Creek Campground, 1101 Furnace Rd, Airville, PA 17302, USA Chili Cook-Off contestants: Make your best CHILI recipe, and serve in a Crock Pot (extension cords provided). Bake-Off contestants: Bake your best DESSERT, and provide single servings for guests to sample and vote. Each entry will be voted on TASTE and ORIGINALITY. Voting ends at 5:30pm. Awards to follow. Registration is FREE! Call (717)862-3628. A suggested donation for sampling baked goods and chili is $10. See more details Music at John Wright Music at John Wright September 29, 2018 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm John Wright Restaurant, 234 N Front St, Wrightsville, PA 17368, USA Outside: Strange Eden Inside: Songsmith Call ahead to make a reservation! 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30 Pig Iron Festival & Car Show Pig Iron Festival & Car Show September 30, 2018 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Route 441 & Furnace Rd, Marietta, PA 17547 Learn about Marietta's history in producing pig iron by taking a tour of the furnace ruins - then, check out the antique, classic, and street rod car display, enjoy the pop-up food court featuring local restaurants, or listen to live musical performances by area bands! Proceeds benefit preservation of the furnace site and Rotary Club charities. See more details •