Woodcarvers Festival 2009

The Third Annual Woodworking Wonders Weekend will be held on the Town Square in Port Allegany, PA.

June 19 , Friday      –      5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
June 20, Saturday  –    10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Highly skilled craftsmen, craftswomen and artists showcase their original designs and one of kind pieces in hand carved wood at this
outdoor festival.  All of these creations are made in the USA. Antique tools in action, classic Holgate wood toys and exquisite art pieces
will be on display. Free hourly demonstrations of carving for the beginner.

Friday evening:
Private instructional lectures for the advanced enthusiast with additional registration (limited class size) featuring professional
carver, Debbie Barr. Call 814-642-2295.

Free Friday evening concert at the Gazebo, bring chairs or a blanket.

Saturday:
Heritage crafts presented by specialists. Pennsylvania's Woodmobile, Woodsy Owl and Smokey Bear appearing. Lumber history tour            by horse and wagon. All day music provided by handmade dulcimers and crafted guitars. Carved wildlife to furniture to kitchenware to      jewelry available for purchase for unique gifts. Discuss custom designs and wood art with the experts.

Refreshments and lunch available evening & day.

Vendor registration and membership sign-up and inquiries by email: Woodcarvers@pennswoods.net

The Town Square is located on Route 6 & Main Street.  Free parking and free admission.   

Additional information on upcoming events for the Allegheny Mountain Carvers Association can be found at: www.WoodcarversPA.com

Allegheny Mountain Carvers Association
P.O. Box 293
Port Allegany, PA 16743
www.WoodcarversPA.com

Summer Concerts on the Town Square

Beginning Thursday, June 4th starting at 6pm. 

 

Route 6 & Main Street at the Port Allegany Gazebo.

 

First free concert of the season presenting the Port Allegany High School Jazz Band under the direction of Brad Stewart. Food and beverages available. Bring a chair or blanket for lawn seating.

 

Hosted by the Port Allegany Women's Club. No rain dates. Complete information can be found: www.TownSquareConcerts.com

 

2009 Woodland Hobbit and Fairy Festival June 13

Everyone is invited to attend the 2009 Woodland Hobbit and Fairy Festival on June 13, 2009

from 10am - 5pm at Hemlock Springs Historic Crafts and Cultural Arts Center at

72 Mitcheltree Hollow Lane, Keating Summit, Pennsylvania.  Join the Queen Fairy and King Hobbit

in your best hobbit or fairy attire for this young person's celebration of the arts in nature.  Reconnect

with nature in the beautiful Pennsylvania Wilds and enjoy a day full of artistic activities. Photo

opportunities abound so be sure to bring a camera! Many activities are planned throughout the day

including storytelling, interpretive musical events, fairy tea parties, puppet theater productions and

so many more artistic and craft activites for young and old alike. This year the festival will feature

a "going green" theme and include information on how everyone can go green and help out the environment.

Tickets are just $8.00 for children and $10.00 for adults on the day of the event. Presale tickets are a

bargain at $6.00 for children and $8.00 for adults and are available at: Copy Katz/Endeavor News in

Austin & Emporium; Coudersport Party Supplies, Main St., Coudersport; The Lookout, one mile
west of Port Allegany on Route 6; NTCH Resale Shop, Main St., Port Allegany; and The Country

Porch, Main St., Smethport. Presale tickets are also available by sending a check or money order

to: WHFF, PO Box 421, Port Allegany, PA 16743. Parking and shuttle service will bring all visitors to
the festival as there is no on-site parking available. Fee is $5.00. Please note that there is an extra charge

for some activities and a variety of vendors will be on site. Please visit the Festival website at
www.woodlandfairyfestival.org for more details or call Jennifer at 814-545-1205. The Festival website

also features directions and a map, photos and a video from last year's festival and information on how to
become a part of the festival as a volunteer. The festival is still accepting vendor applications and still

looking for volunteers!
 

Hemlock Springs Open House: May 16, 2009

 

Hemlock Springs Historic Crafts and Cultural Arts Center and The Red Bird House Vacation Rental will be holding an Open House on Saturday, May 16, 2009 from

10am - 2pm.

 

If you've ever wanted to see the Center, now is your chance! Hemlock Springs Historic Crafts and Cultural Arts Center was built to create a learning environment in a natural setting that will encourage the preservation of the old ways and expand the mind and soul through participation in the arts in nature. The beautiful Allegheny Mountains provide the perfect setting for the Hemlock Springs complex—the mountains create a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere far from the bustling urban crowds, an atmosphere that brings you back in touch with nature . . . and yourself. While in this enchanting setting surrounded by beautiful gardens, you will be able to learn the

old-fashioned crafts associated with the northern Appalachian region. The historic crafts of this culture are in great demand and the skills used in creating these masterpieces are slowly being lost in our modern world. Environmental programs are also offered, making use of the natural world that surrounds the Center. Tours of

the center and information on upcoming classes and events will be available. Visit the website at www.hemlockscenter.org for more information as well as directions.

The Center is located at 72 Mitcheltree Hollow Lane just off Gardeau Road in Keating Summit, Pennsylvania.

Tours of the newly-renovated Red Bird House will also be available during the same time period as well as information on rates and availability. Located next to Hemlock Springs Historic Crafts & Cultural Arts Center, the Red Bird House is in the tiny village of Keating Summit, nestled in the heart of the Allegheny Mountains. With all the amenities of home but the warmth and coziness of a camp, the Red Bird House is your perfect home away from home. The Red Bird House is located at 5261 Gardeau Road in Keating Summit, Pennsylvania.

 

For those without internet access needing information or directions to the Open House, please call 814-545-1205.