CLEARFIELD – Staff members at Visit Clearfield County (VCC) have released their listing of weekly events.
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
July 7-10
The box office at the Super 322 Drive-In will open at 7 p.m. with the show beginning at 9 p.m. The box office accepts cash only. This week’s double feature will be The Secret Life of Pets (PG) and Warcraft (PG13)
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Friday, July 8
Folktales from Around the World, Children’s Workshop
Reitz Theater
The Paul G Reitz Theater Children’s Workshop presents Folktales from Around the World. It is a showcase of stories from every continent presented in play format by our students. It is student written, produced and performed. You’ll enjoy the stories and the shout out to the wonderful variety that is in our world’s people groups. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased at Kohlhepp True Value, online at reitztheater.com or at the box office.
Fireman’s Fair
Osceola Mills
The annual fireman’s fair will be held July 3-9 in Osceola Mills. It is hosted by the Columbia Fire Department. Festival events include a car show and live music along with vendors, food and more. For more information, visit the event Facebook page.
Corner Concert
Downtown Clearfield
Classic acoustic rock trio, “Touch of Grey,” will perform at the next Corner Concert on Friday, July 8.
Concerts take place every Friday night in Shaw Park at the corner of East Market and Front streets in downtown Clearfield.
Donations will be accepted for Susquehanna River Arts Center (SRAC). They will help with the goal of establishing a visual arts education and exhibit center in Clearfield.
Organizers of the Corner Concert Series appreciate all who attend and give toward the arts and music in the local area.
Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair and sing along to their favorite songs with “Touch of Grey” when music starts at 7 p.m.
Mega Rock Music Fest
Treasure Lake Ski Lodge
Music Fest will be held Friday, July 8 through Sunday, July 10 at the Treasure Lake Ski Lodge in DuBois. On Friday gates will open at 5:30 p.m. and music will start at 6:30 p.m.; VIP deck tickets are $25 and lawn tickets are $15. On Saturday gates will open at 3 p.m. and music will start at 4 p.m.; VIP deck tickets are $25 and lawn tickets are $20. On Sunday gates will open at 1 p.m. and music will start at 2 p.m.; VIP deck tickets are $15 and lawn tickets are $10.
A Drop Around the World
9 a.m., Beach House, Parker Dam
Join us for story time. This week’s book is titled, “A Drop Around the World.” See what it may look like in the ‘life’ of a rain drop while we learn about this great resource.
Hike to Beetle Pond
6:30 p.m., Campground Host Site No. 107
Join the Naturalist for a short hike to the beetle (and bug) pond to gather some specimens for the evening program. Wear rubber boots, if you have them.
Water Bugs and Beetles, Nature Nut
8:30 p.m., Campground Amphitheater, Parker Dam
Enjoy this Nature Nut video about water bugs and water beetles (what’s the difference?). We should have some live specimens to show our audience, if the 6:30 p.m. expedition went well.
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Saturday, July 9
Folktales from Around the World, Children’s Workshop
Reitz Theater
The Paul G Reitz Theater Children’s Workshop presents Folktales from Around the World. It is a showcase of stories from every continent presented in play format by our students. It is student written, produced and performed. You’ll enjoy the stories and the shout out to the wonderful variety that is in our world’s people groups. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased at Kohlhepp True Value, online at reitztheater.com or at the box office.
Fireman’s Fair
Osceola Mills
The annual fireman’s fair will be held July 3-9 in Osceola Mills. It is hosted by the Columbia Fire Department. Festival events include a car show and live music along with vendors, food and more. For more information, visit the event Facebook page.
Mega Rock Music Fest
Treasure Lake Ski Lodge
Music Fest will be held Friday, July 8 through Sunday, July 10 at the Treasure Lake Ski Lodge in DuBois. On Friday gates will open at 5:30 p.m. and music will start at 6:30 p.m.; VIP deck tickets are $25 and lawn tickets are $15. On Saturday gates will open at 3 p.m. and music will start at 4 p.m.; VIP deck tickets are $25 and lawn tickets are $20. On Sunday gates will open at 1 p.m. and music will start at 2 p.m.; VIP deck tickets are $15 and lawn tickets are $10.
Chorus of Diversity
11 a.m., Parker Dam
Bring the kids to perform (instruments provided) a song of diversity. We will learn of the dangers of introduced species to the diversity of our native habitats.
Intro to Orienteering
1 p.m., Environmental Education Classroom, Parker Dam
It’s simply the basics to get you started, or to review what you know. We will practice outside and provide a challenge for you.
Aquatic Embodiment
3 p.m., Beach, Parker Dam
How do various critters get around in the water? Meet at the beach to discover – and embody – how some of our local critters move through the water. Dress to get wet; we will be swimming.
Souders Trail
4 p.m., Ballfield, Parker Dam
Join us for a peaceful afternoon walk along the Souders Trail. Participants will learn about the history of the park as we look for remnants of the lumber era and signs of local wildlife. Please wear appropriate footwear.
Pennsylvania’s Conservation Heroes
6 p.m. Beach House steps, Parker Dam
Do you know that many leading conservationists came from right here in PA? You may be surprised to learn how the lives of these visionaries have affected so many. Could you be the next conservation hero?
Making Striders
8 p.m., Campground Amphitheater, Parker Dam
Come to the Campground Amphitheater to create a water strider (craft). Learn how they are able to literally “walk on water” (the trick is in the feet).
Water Striders, Nature Nut
8:30 p.m., Campground Amphitheater, Parker Dam
A video all about water striders? Yep. Enjoy this Nature Nut video to learn all about these interesting insects that can walk on water.
Upward Sports Flag Football Clinic
Treasure Lake Church
A flag football clinic will be held from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. for ages 7 to 10 years and from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. for ages 11 to 13 years Saturday at the Treasure Lake Church. The cost is $15 and includes a T-shirt, water bottle and lunch. For more information, please call 814-371-1376.
David George Memorial Ride
Rock Run Recreation
A David George Memorial Ride event will be held from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday at the Rock Run Recreation Area. All proceeds will benefit the David George Scholarship Fund. For more information, please call 814-674-6026.
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Sunday, July 10
Mega Rock Music Fest
Treasure Lake Ski Lodge
Music Fest will be held Friday, July 8 through Sunday, July 10 at the Treasure Lake Ski Lodge in DuBois. On Friday gates will open at 5:30 p.m. and music will start at 6:30 p.m.; VIP deck tickets are $25 and lawn tickets are $15. On Saturday gates will open at 3 p.m. and music will start at 4 p.m.; VIP deck tickets are $25 and lawn tickets are $20. On Sunday gates will open at 1 p.m. and music will start at 2 p.m.; VIP deck tickets are $15 and lawn tickets are $10.
Elks High Country Arts Fair
S.B. Elliott State Park
The 28th High Country Arts & Craft Fair will be held Sunday, July 10 from 10 a.m. – 5.pm. at S.B. Elliott State Park, a half-mile from Interstate 80 exit 111 on Route 153.
There will be 140 vendors offering hand-crafted wares and collectibles. Musicians and other entertainers will perform throughout the day.
Entertainment will include Kreative Kreations, which has a “Kreate-A-Friend activity,” Brewhouse Boys and Megan McGarry.
Also, chicken barbecue dinners, which will be prepared by the Clearfield Elks, will be available at a cost of $9.
Dinner tickets can be purchased in advance at the Elks Lodge through Saturday or on Sunday at the event. Many other food items will also be sold at the site.
Because the event is held on publicly-owned state park grounds, all of the proceeds are passed on to the benefit of about two-dozen local charities and organizations.
While the dinners and other food items are offered for sale, admission, shuttle service from the parking lots and the entertainment are all free of charge.
Curwensville Days
Irvin Park
Curwensville Days will be held July 10-16 at Irvin Park in Curwensville. It will feature live entertainment, an array of contests, food vendors, carnival games and more. The annual fireman’s parade will be held Saturday.
All About Fishers
2 p.m., Beach House steps, Parker Dam
Originally found in Penn’s Woods, the fisher has had a long journey to re-establishing itself in today’s forest. Learn more about this fur-bearing predator and about conservation efforts that have led to seeing them here again.
Tea and Talk
7 p.m., Beach House steps, Parker Dam
Bring your own cup or mug (for hot beverages) and try some sweet fern/mountain mint tea grown right here in the park. Talk subjects are always open for discussion … come with some idea of what you’d like to know more about, learn, or share. Sunday evening Tea and Talk has been going on for many years; come be a part of the tradition.
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Monday, July 11
Curwensville Days
Irvin Park
Curwensville Days will be held July 10-16 at Irvin Park in Curwensville. It will feature live entertainment, an array of contests, food vendors, carnival games and more. The annual fireman’s parade will be held Saturday.
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Tuesday, July 12
An “Alice in Wonderland” Tea Time
The Strawberry Tree, Curwensville
An “Alice in Wonderland” Tea Time will be held July 12-17 at the Strawberry Tree, Curwensville. Everyone is invited (it’s not just for children). Reservations are encouraged but walk-ins are welcome. Please call 814-236-8328 for more information.
Curwensville Days
Irvin Park
Curwensville Days will be held July 10-16 at Irvin Park in Curwensville. It will feature live entertainment, an array of contests, food vendors, carnival games and more. The annual fireman’s parade will be held Saturday.
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Wednesday, July 13
An “Alice in Wonderland” Tea Time
The Strawberry Tree, Curwensville
An “Alice in Wonderland” Tea Time will be held July 12-17 at the Strawberry Tree, Curwensville. Everyone is invited (it’s not just for children). Reservations are encouraged but walk-ins are welcome. Please call 814-236-8328 for more information.
Curwensville Days
Irvin Park
Curwensville Days will be held July 10-16 at Irvin Park in Curwensville. It will feature live entertainment, an array of contests, food vendors, carnival games and more. The annual fireman’s parade will be held Saturday.
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Thursday, July 14
An “Alice in Wonderland” Tea Time
The Strawberry Tree, Curwensville
An “Alice in Wonderland” Tea Time will be held July 12-17 at the Strawberry Tree, Curwensville. Everyone is invited (it’s not just for children). Reservations are encouraged but walk-ins are welcome. Please call 814-236-8328 for more information.
Curwensville Days
Irvin Park
Curwensville Days will be held July 10-16 at Irvin Park in Curwensville. It will feature live entertainment, an array of contests, food vendors, carnival games and more. The annual fireman’s parade will be held Saturday.
Summer Music Fest
DuBois City Park
You can enjoy “Country Pride” – July 14, “Cross Fire” – July 21, “Deacons of Dixieland” – July 28, “Clearfield Community Band” – Aug. 4, and “Sharptones” – Aug. 18. Aug. 11 and Aug. 25 are to be announced. Please bring your own chair and some bleacher seating is available for approximately 100 people. In case of inclement weather, concerts will try to be rescheduled.
