Visit Clearfield County Lists Weekly Events

VCCCLEARFIELD – Staff members at Visit Clearfield County (VCC) have released the weekly events for Sept. 4-10.

Ritz Theater, downtown Clearfield

Monday-Sunday

The theater’s lobby opens at 6:30 p.m. You can grab some popcorn, even if you cannot attend the movie showings. For movies and show times, please call 814-765-5835. Prices are $6 for adults and $4 for children (12 years and under) and senior citizens (60 years and older).

Super 322 Drive-In, Woodland

Friday-Sunday

Movies: Inside Out (PG) and Jurassic World (PG 13)

The box office opens at 7:30 p.m. and the first feature starts at dusk. Admission is $8 for adults and $4 for children who are 11 years and under. No credit/debit cards or checks are accepted at the box office.

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Friday, Sept. 4

How Neat Is That?

6 p.m. Parker Dam

Come find the park naturalist Friday as he traverses the campground with his wagon full of neat nature stuff to explain why nature is the way that it is, so that you can learn how neat nature is too.

Corner Concert Series

Downtown Clearfield

A local modern country band, Dirtkicker, will play for the Corner Concert Series in downtown Clearfield on Sept. 4.

DirtKicker will start at 7 p.m. and play until approximately 9 p.m. at the Shaw Park in downtown Clearfield.

This summer the Corner Concert Series benefits the Special Olympics of Clearfield County.

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Saturday, Sept. 5

Farmer’s Market

Downtown Clearfield

A farmer’s/flea market will be held from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday in the Third Street parking lot. Vendor spaces are free; please call 814-762-6430. Yard sale and produce stands are welcome.

Farmer’s Market

Downtown DuBois

A farmer’s market will be held every Saturday through October from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. It is held at the corner of Brady Street and Long Avenue in downtown DuBois and sponsored by the Downtown DuBois Revitalization Group.

Golf Tournament for American Heroes

DuBois Country Club

A golf tournament for American Heroes will be held Saturday at the DuBois Country Club. Registration will take place from 7:30 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. All proceeds will benefit the Wounded Warrior Project.  Please contact 814-371-0630 for more information.

Drive to Blackwell Splash Dam

10 a.m. Parker Dam, Outside Park Office

Blackwell Dam was the next splash dam downstream from Parker Dam, and there are still traces of the operation to see. We’ll also explore the Laurel Run Lumber Co. sawmill site. Carpooling is encouraged; about three miles.

Annual Groundhog Club Picnic, Phil Phest

Punxsutawney

The annual Groundhog Club picnic and Phil Phest will be held Saturday at Gobbler’s Knob. It will take place from 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. Advance tickets are $20; tickets will be $25 at the gate.

Log Drive

2 p.m. Parker Dam Beach

Bring your beach buckets to help haul water for our scaled-down splash dam on the beach. Learn about how folks used to move logs before logging trucks. We will drive our miniature logs to the boom at the lake shore.

Beaver Dam Trail

4 p.m. Parker Dam Beach House

Travel through varying habitats where you may see signs of diverse wildlife. Part of the trail follows a historic railroad grade; learn a bit about the park’s history along the way. This two-mile loop covers easy terrain.

Sunset at Laurel Winery

You can enjoy the sights and sounds of summer in the picnic pavilion at Laurel Winery. The cost is $5 per person and catered food is available at an additional cost. Music will be provided Saturday by Bad Hair Day at 7 p.m.

The Pennsylvania Forest

8 p.m. Parker Dam Campground Amphitheater

Join us as we look into Pennsylvania’s historic forests through the eyes of Jim Nelson, former Director of the state’s Bureau of Forestry. Jim accurately depicts an encouraging tale of Pennsylvania heritage for the viewer.

Coalport Flea/Farmer’s Market

The flea/farmer’s market will be open the first Saturday through October. Both markets are held from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Beechwood Park in Coalport; set up will begin at 6:30 a.m.

The flea market space is $15 per month. If you set up all six months, the cost for space is $50; you will get your first month free.

The farmer’s market spaces are limited to food products and plants; you provide your own tables, chairs, etc. The space costs $10 per vendor per day. If you sign up for all five months, it is $40; your first month is free.

For more information, please contact Patty Lloyd at 814-672-4296 or e-mail at: patsdiamondduke41@yahoo.com.

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Sunday, Sept. 6

Woodhick Games

Parker Dam

Come test your traditional Woodhick skills against other amateur woodhicks in: cross-cut sawing, log rolling, shoe pitching, seed spitting, doo-doo dropping, and hatchet slinging. Best score will win you an event; best overall score will give you the coveted title of Woodhick or Woodchick of the Year. There’s even a Junior division (12 and under). Register at the table in the picnic grove above the Cabin Road so that you can participate in the Woodhick Games.

Car Show

Treasure Lake

A car show will be held Sunday at Treasure Lake; in case of rain, it will be held Monday. Trophies will be awarded to the first- and second-place entries in 23 different classes. Registration is $10 per entry and will take place from 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. For more information, please call 814-371-0711, Ext. 903.

Log Birling Demonstration 

5 p.m. Parker Dam, lake shore

When driving logs downriver, balance was a skill you must possess, or face deadly consequences. The stakes aren’t as high, but bragging rights are on the line when woodhicks face off in the sport of birling. Come watch and cheer them on.

End of Summer Bash

Treasure Lake

An End of Summer bash will be held Sunday at Treasure Lake. There will be festive food, tropical drinks and fun. The event is open to the public; gates will open at 6 p.m. Attendees who are over 21 years of age are welcome to join the bash from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Admission is $5 each; parking is also $5. Outside food, coolers, etc. are not permitted at the bash.

Fireworks on the Lake

Curwensville

A Labor Day fireworks display will be held Sunday at 9 p.m. at Curwensville Lake.

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Monday, Sept. 7

Celebrate Labor Day with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC)! Enjoy these end-of-Summer fishing opportunities and offers, including a Mentored Youth Day (Select trout and panfish waters), Mentored Youth Photo Contest and don’t forget to buy a Labor Day one-day adult resident or a one-day non-resident license for a $1. For more details and to buy a fishing license: www.GoneFishingPa.com.

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Tuesday, Sept. 8

Extended Trout Season

Check the PA Fish and Boat Commissions Web site for more information.

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Wednesday, Sept. 9

Mid-Day Mixer

Hoss’s Steak & Sea House, DuBois

A Mid-Day Mixer will be held from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Hoss’s Steak & Sea House, DuBois. Please RSVP to the DuBois Chamber of Commerce Office at 814-371-5010.

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Thursday, Sept. 10

Dean Martin Night with Robert Morelli

Treasure Lake, Lakeview Lodge

Come and reminisce the days of the Rat Pack as Robert Morelli transforms into Dean Martin and sings all your favorites. During the show, light appetizers and famous drinks from the 1950’s will be served. Dinner reservations are encouraged and dining will be from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. only. Meals are not included in ticket price. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door; the public is welcome to the event.

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