Visit Potter-Tioga Pennsylvania

Teen Adirondack Trip
2024-07-28 16:00 - 2024-08-02 18:00 (America/New_York) | Penn-York Camp & Retreat Center, 266 Northern Potter Rd, Ulysses, PA, 16948
Due to the availability of staffing this year, we are limiting our ADK trip to 6 boy campers. Please Note: This is Only for our 2024 summer camp season. Going forward this will remain a coed trip, for both Boys and Girls.
Adirondack campers will load their packs and head 6 hrs north into the heart of the Adirondack mountains for an unforgettable experience that’ll last a lifetime! Base camp will be set up at Lake Harris, from there campers will enjoy a week of backpacking, hiking, cooking outdoors, astonishing views, building friendships and experiencing God’s creation first hand! The Adirondacks is an extraordinary place to visit and allows amazing opportunities to grow closer to God!

Parents of Campers take note:
• Campers must be in good physical condition
• We will be on the trail for multiple days and nights without access to running water/electricity.
• Everyone will be expected to carry their own gear/supplies as well as a portion of the food/gear needed for the group.
• Campers need to bring appropriate hiking clothing and footwear. Sneakers are not recommended footwear.
• Pack light! A raincoat, a set of clothing for hiking and a set of clothing for sleeping is usually sufficient for summer backpacking.
• Bring multiple pairs of underwear and hiking socks.
• Camp provides packs and hammocks if needed, but if they have gear of their own, they should bring it.

Required Deposit: $100 non-refundable deposit is required to secure registration and discounts.
Total Payment: PYC requests that the total cost of camp be paid before arrival to help speed up the check-in process.

Watercolor class
2024-07-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Potter County Artisan Center, 227 N Main Street, Coudersport, PA, United States
To celebrate World Watercolor Month, artist Laurie Angood, will be teaching a beginner level watercolor class on Friday, July 28, 2024, from 6-8. Artist quality materials provided. Price of the class is $35.00. Students who attend the July Watercolor Classes will be entered to win an assortment of watercolor supplies.

Sweet Sounds of Violin and Piano
2024-07-28 20:00 | Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center, 134 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA, 16901, United States
The Endless Mountains Music Festival returns to the Gmeiner this year with “Sweet Sounds of Violin and Piano” featuring Noelle Tretick Gosling, violin and Érico Freire Bezerra, piano. This concert will take place on Sunday, July 28th at 8PM, and is sponsored by Eugene Seelye.
Tickets for this concert are $30 and may be purchased on EMMF’s website: https://www.endlessmountain.net/buy-tickets Seats are somewhat limited in the Gmeiner, so make sure you get your tickets early!
The mission of the Endless Mountain Music Festival is to bring world-renowned musicians to our community of northern Pennsylvania and southern New York to enrich the cultural, economic and educational life of the Twin Tiers region. The acoustics and intimacy of the Gmeiner’s setting make it a great place to partake in a concert.

Junior Day Camp 3
2024-07-29 08:00 - 2024-08-02 16:00 | Penn-York Camp & Retreat Center, 266 Northern Potter Rd, Ulysses, PA, 16948
Day Camp is a great way to introduce your child to summer camp at an early age without spending the night. Campers arrive in the morning before breakfast and are picked up again in the evening. Day campers enjoy many exciting activities throughout camp, make lots of memories, start building friendships and share in our Christ-centered programming.

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Required Deposit: $25 non-refundable deposit is required to secure registration and discounts.
Total Payment: PYC requests that the total cost of camp be paid before arrival to help speed up the check-in process.

Free Kayaking Event - CANCELLED
2024-07-31 15:30 - 19:00 | Mill Cove Environmental Center, 2317 Mill Creek Rd, Tioga, PA, 16946, United States
CANCELLED – Join us at the Mill Cove Environmental Center for this free and fun family event. Bring you own kayak or canoe or simply borrow one from us. We will also provide paddles and life jackets. You are more than welcome to bring dinner to enjoy at the Mill Cove Pavilion. See you there!!

Music in the Park at the Coudersport Arboretum
2024-07-31 18:00 | Coudersport Arboretum, 201 S West St, Coudersport, PA, 16915, United States
On Wednesday’s music takes center stage at the beautiful Coudersport Arboretum Association where a series of free events offers visitors an opportunity to enjoy live entertainment surrounded by the beautiful scenery of this spectacular park.
Grab a friend or family member and head to Potter County for this fun evening when the summer night fills with the sounds of great music!
Food and beverages will be available for purchase.

Wellsboro Growers Market
2024-08-01 14:30 - 17:30 | First Presbyterian Church, 130 Main St., Wellsboro, PA, 16901, United States
Come and Support Local Vendors at the 2024 Growers Market! Held each Thursday from May-October on the lawn of First Presbyterian Church Wellsboro from 2pm-5pm!

Writer's Open Mic Night
2024-08-01 18:30 | Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center, 134 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA, 16901, United States
Writers’ Night is back! For 2024, Writers’ Open Mic Night at the Gmeiner will be held on the first Thursday of the month. This event is free and open to the public! Readings start at 7PM. Writers are asked to come at 6:30 to sign up.
If you would like to try your hand at writing, but aren’t sure where to start, this month’s prompt is: a character coming out of hibernation..
You can BYOB or grab a cup of coffee and some snacks, and socialize a little with other writers and appreciative audience members.
You do not have to be a writer yourself to attend. It’s fine to just come to listen and enjoy! Those in the audience are asked not to record without permission.

History-Camp
2024-08-02 - 2024-08-03 | Pennsylvania Lumber Museum, 5660 US 6 West, Ulysses, PA, 16948, United States
Looking for a unique experience for your child this summer? The Pennsylvania Lumber Museum is excited to present its hands-on History Camp. Children ages 10-18 will spend two full-days immersing themselves in the rough and tumble lifestyle of a 19-century woodhick. On day one, campers will try activities like using a crosscut saw, rolling a log, peeling bark, and cooking over a fire. They’ll play games like horseshoes, seed spitting, and model log raft racing. On the second day, participants will demonstrate their new-found skills at the Galeton Rotary’s Cherry Springs State Park Woodsmen Show.

Woodmens Show
2024-08-02 08:00 - 2024-08-04 15:00 | Cherry Springs State Park, 4551 Cherry Springs Rd, Galeton, PA, 16922, United States
The Woodsmen Show celebrates the rich lumber history of Potter County.

Come see the top lumberjacks in the country come to Cherry Springs State Park to compete in events like cross cut saw, springboard, axe throwing and tree felling – the same events featured in the popular outdoor games on TV.
Witness ordinary people test their own skills while rubbing elbows with the pros.
Watch talented chainsaw artists create works of beauty.
Discover exhibits, vendors and historical re-enactments all commemorating our great forest and the life of the woodhick. After soaking in all the activities, sit down with a hearty meal and enjoy traditional music.

Potter County Farmers Market
2024-08-02 12:30 - 16:30 | Riley Gallery, 131 N Main St, Coudersport, PA, 16915
Every Friday from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm.
Market will be in Riley Gallery (if available)). In November, the Farmers Market goes indoors for the winter market.
* Market times have been established after many trial times over the years. If you are not able to visit us and would like something particular from one of the vendors, please contact them directly. They are willing to try to accommodate your request.

Mystically Minded Skywatchers: Perseids Meteor Chasing
2024-08-02 16:00 - 2024-08-04 11:45 | Cherry Springs State Park, 4551 Cherry Springs Rd, Galeton, PA, 16922, United States
Mystically Minded SkyWatchers: Perseids Meteor Chasing at Cherry Springs Park!Camp out or drop in!

Why Cherry Springs?: DCNR declared Cherry Springs State Park its first Dark Sky Park, recognizing the dark night sky as a natural resource. The DCNR also calls Cherry Springs one of “25 Must-See Pennsylvania State Parks” for having the “darkest night skies on the east coast”.

Food Fun Friday's
2024-08-02 17:00 - 20:00 | Potter County Courthouse, 1 2nd St, Coudersport, PA, 16915
The Coudersport Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce plans for Food Fun Friday’s to be held at the Coudersport Courthouse Square on Friday, July 12th, July 19th, August 2nd, August 16th, August 30th, and September 13th from 5 – 8pm.
These events will be featuring musicians in the gazebo from 5:30-7:30pm and food truck/vendors will be lined up on East 3rd Street and be opened for business at 5pm. We will also be having corn hole and other yard games in the square.
Please bring your lawn chairs and come to the square and support your local community. Watch our Facebook page, Coudersport Area Chamber of Commerce for details.

Food Fun Friday - Hymn Song
2024-08-02 17:00 - 20:00 | Coudersport Square, 1 2nd St., Coudersport, PA, 16915
On Food Fun Friday, August 2nd from 5:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m., come and listen to the angelic music during a “hymn sing.” A hymn sing is a time when hymn favorites are called out by members of the choir and the congregation for all to sing. We will have Dan Butler, Harold Kiel and pianist Cindy Alackness leading the music.

There will be food available for purchase from Fiammata Pizza, Curbside Eatz, and a new food truck BD Concessions (featuring their signature lemon blast and cotton candy).
Grab your friends, family and neighbors, bring a lawn chair or blanket and join us!

Free Deane Center Outdoor Summer Concert To Feature the "Hey!makers"
2024-08-02 18:00 | Deane Center for the Performing Arts, 104 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA, 16901, United States
Bring the entire family and join us at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, August 2, for the “Hey!makers”. The Hey!makers are a ramped-up acoustic Americana trio that plays a toe-tapping, thigh-slapping mix of country, rock and roll, bluegrass, and soul on the outdoor stage at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro. The outdoor stage is located on the Central Avenue side of the building.
Audience members are welcome to bring lawn chairs and sit on the grassy area in front of the outdoor stage or on Central Avenue, which will be closed to traffic between Main Street and the Warehouse Theatre from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. this Friday.
The Hey!makers not only perform their own original songs that range from sad country waltzes to driving, twangy, rock and roll anthems but also some well-loved covers in their own signature style, such as The Monkees’ “Last Train to Clarksville,” John Prine’s “Please Don’t Bury Me,” and Duran Duran’s “Hungry Like the Wolf.”
So bring your “Hey, Hey” down to the outside stage as this is something you won’t want to miss!

Native & Invasive Plant Walk
2024-08-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Sinnemahoning State Park, 4843 Park Road, Austin, PA, 16720, United States
Join the park’s summer intern for a walk on the Lowlands trail and learn about common native and invasive plant species found at Sinnemahoning State Park.
Meet at the Wildlife Center!

Investigating Butterflies
2024-08-03 13:30 - 15:30 | Sinnemahoning State Park, 4843 Park Road, Austin, PA, 16720, United States
Join a park educator to learn more about the butterflies of the First Fork Valley. This includes up close investigations of any butterflies we can catch with nets provided by the park.
Please meet at the Wildlife Center Classroom.

Deer Processing Demonstration
2024-08-03 17:00 - 18:00 | Hills Creek State Park, 111 Spillway Road, Wellsboro, 16901, United States
Are you interested in learning what to do after you have hunted a deer? This class is perfect for you!
Kip Adams, is the National Deer Association’s Chief Conservation Office and will be doing a demonstration on how to process a deer for consumption. He will teach you how to cut the meat off the bone and optimize your harvest.
Meet in the Nature Center at Hill Creek State Park

*The deer was legally harvested by a local farmer for crop damage.
*This program may not be appropriate for all audiences.

Nightscape Photo Workshop - REGISTRATION REQUIRED
2024-08-03 20:00 - 23:00 | Cherry Springs State Park, 4551 Cherry Springs Rd, Galeton, PA, 16922, United States
Photograph the starry night sky with your DSLR camera & lenses you currently own. Curt Weinhold, a PA Wilds Juried Artisan, teaches you to photograph constellations & the Milky Way. Class is NOT for visitors wanting to take photos through a telescope.
Registration Required. Registration opens 45 days before class. Registration closes at 3 PM, 2 days prior to class. Class size is limited to 10 seats, with a waitlist availabile if class has filled.
Foreground material, such as trees or buildings may also add to the composition. Samples of Curt’s work online: http://pbase.com/cwphoto
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Essential Gear:

DSLR Camera
fully charged battery
sturdy tripod
wide angle lens preferred (Rokinon 14mm is popular & has reasonable cost)
Strongly recommend a spare battery and a memory card.
Optional: laptop with image editing software.

Participants should be familiar with changing camera settings and have either a dim red flashlight or a red screen app on their phone. When time allows, before dark, the workshop will include a short review of images in Photoshop.
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Fees/Payment: Payment of $60.00 will be due upon arrival at the program by check or cash only.
Weather: The program will be cancelled in the event of rain or overcast skies. Dress so you are comfortable for the anticipated night temperatures.

Pontoon Tour of the Stevenson Reservoir
2024-08-04 09:00 - 10:15, 2024-08-04 10:30 - 11:45 | Sinnemahoning State Park, 4843 Park Road, Austin, PA, 16720, United States
Join Park staff for a relaxing and informative tour around the lake, as we cruise the shoreline of the George B. Stevenson Reservoir in search of wildlife.
Pontoon boat tours are scheduled to begin in June and continue until the end of September. Tours are offered on most Sundays and other selected dates throughout the season, with three tours offered on each date.
There is no fee for regular Sunday interpretive pontoon boat tours, but DONATIONS ARE REQUESTED.
Group size is limited. To reserve a seat, please pre-register. Pre-registration is not required but is strongly recommended.
The program time is 1 hour 15 minutes. Life vests and binoculars will be provided. After the passengers are fitted with life vests and seated on the boat, the tour will last approximately one hour.
If you need an accommodation to participate in PA State Park activities due to a disability, please contact the park you plan to visit. With at least seven days’ notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs.
For more information about programs at Sinnemahoning State Park, please call the park office at 814-647-8401.

Friendship Camp 2
2024-08-04 16:00 - 2024-08-09 18:00 | Penn-York Camp & Retreat Center, 266 Northern Potter Rd, Ulysses, PA, 16948
Friendship Camp is your camper’s first opportunity for a week long overnight camp. This is a great way for them to spend a week of their summer enjoying many exciting activities of camp, as well as adding meaningful cabin time, amazing friendships and awesome counselors; all while being involved in our Christ-centered programming.

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Required Deposit: $25 non-refundable deposit is required to secure registration and discounts.
Total Payment: PYC requests that the total cost of camp be paid before arrival to help speed up the check-in process.

Critter Call
2024-08-04 20:30 - 22:00 | Hills Creek State Park, 111 Spillway Road, Wellsboro, 16901, United States
This night time program offers a chance to see nocturnal wildlife in a unique way. After a brief orientation we will travel to spots in and around the park to “call in” a gray fox using night lights and an electronic game call. Other species possibly encountered will be deer, raccoons, owls, coyotes, and more. The program involves hiking into the woods discreetly and calling from several locations.
Participants should be prepared to drive short distances, wear dark colored and scent free clothing, and remain quiet. No flashlights are allowed. Program is not suitable for young children or those with difficulty walking at night in a woodland setting. Strict limit to 12 persons ages 10 and above.
Preregistration is required; to register call 570-724-4246 or stop in the park office.
Meet at the Nature Center at 8:30pm.

57th Pennsylvania Tioga County Fair
2024-08-05 - 2024-08-10 | Tioga County Fairgrounds, 2258 Charleston Rd, Wellsboro, PA, 16901, United States
“Flourishing With Opportunity – Rooted In Agriculture” is the theme for the 58th Annual Tioga County Fair. Join us for a fun filled week packed with live entertainment, food, vendors, rides, agricultural education, displays and MORE!

Comrade Day Camp 2
2024-08-05 08:00 - 2024-08-09 20:00 | Penn-York Camp & Retreat Center, 266 Northern Potter Rd, Ulysses, PA, 16948
A great step up from Junior Day Camp! Comrade day campers will enjoy a variety of exciting activities at camp, but with the addition of spending the last night at camp in preparation of our overnight camps.

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Required Deposit: $25 non-refundable deposit is required to secure registration and discounts.
Total Payment: PYC requests that the total cost of camp be paid before arrival to help speed up the check-in process.

KOI Drag Racing at The Tioga County Fairgrounds
2024-08-05 19:00 - 23:00 | Tioga County Fairgrounds, 2258 Charleston Rd, Wellsboro, PA, 16901, United States
KOI Drag Racing will be at The Tioga County Pennsylvania Fair on Monday, August 5th, 2024 for side by side, heads up drag racing. We will have classes for everything at this race.
Practice and registration will start at 5:00 pm and eliminations will start at 7:00 pm. All classes are 100 percent payback. Classes are $10.00 each except Diesels, Hot Gas and the open truck class.
For more information please go to www.koidragracing.com or call Lewis at 859-576-7380

Virtual: Planning Your Summer Stargazing Trip to Cherry Springs State Park
2024-08-06 18:00 - 18:45 | Virtual
Learn what you need to know before you visit Cherry Springs State Park this Summer! This program will cover how to plan an evening stargazing, what parts of the park to visit, places to stay, and what to expect when you get here.
This program is designed for first-time or novice stargazers, looking to visit the park from May – September.
After registering, you will receive an email with the link to join the program. Program registration opens 45 days before the program airs.
*Note: This program does NOT take place at the park.
Looking for a virtual program on the night sky? Check out our monthly Night Skies Through the Seasons programs.

Aim for Impact Archery Competition
2024-08-07 14:00 | Tioga County Fairgrounds, 2258 Charleston Rd, Wellsboro, PA, 16901, United States
Join us at the Tioga County Fair for “Aim for Impact” archery competition at the Tioga County Fair on August 7th!

Our goal is to grow and support archery by partnering with local archery shops and businesses. This event is designed for archers of all ages and skill levels, providing a platform for both beginners and experienced competitors to showcase their skills in a 40-yard known yardage 3D line shoot.

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to connect with the archery community, enjoy a day of competition, and support local businesses.

Whether you’re shooting arrows or cheering on participants, your presence will help strengthen the sport in our area. Let’s pull together to make this event a bullseye for community and sport growth!

You can register here https://form.jotform.com/241055191339050 or find out more details at https://www.thisismyquest.org

Mark your calendars and spread the word! We can’t wait to see you there!

Archery Competition - Aim for Impact
2024-08-07 14:00 | Tioga County Fairgrounds, 2258 Charleston Rd, Wellsboro, PA, 16901, United States
Join us in our quest to grow the sport of archery in Tioga County. Meet us at the fairgrounds for a fun and amazing competition. Show off your skills and become the ultimate winner. You won’t to miss you, fun for all.
