Greene County Tourist Promotion Agency: Calendar of Events

Click HERE for a Printable Calendar of Events from January to December

ONGOING

6th Annual Farmer’s Market - American Legion Parking Lot, Waynesburg, PA
The farmer’s market runs from May 19 – October 20 and is held on Wednesdays from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The market is located at the American Legion parking lot, adjacent to E. Greene St. Come and visit this open-air market where locally-grown produce, seasonal flowers and various other merchandise produced by Greene Countians is available for purchase. Lunch is available on site.
FMI, call Barb Wise at 724-627-7818 or visit www.waynesburgpa.org

Promotions at Carmichaels Golf Club - Carmichaels, PA
** Military Mondays **
Anyone with a valid Military I.D. or valid membership card from a recognized Veteran's Group can play for half-price greens fees. A guest can also accompany for the same price.

** WV Wednesdays **
Anyone with a valid West Virginia driver's license can play for half-price greens fees. A guest can also accompany for the same price.
FMI, call 724-966-7500 or visit www.carmichaelsgolfclub.com

Self-Guided Driving Tours - Greene County
Stop in at the Tourism office and pick up information on one of our driving tours! You can choose from covered bridges, Mail Pouch barns/general stores and, coming soon, quilt square barn tours!
FMI, call 724-627-8687 or check back with www.greenecountytourism.org for updates

History on the Hill Tour - Waynesburg, PA
A cemetery with no tombstone, a banished cow, a school that graduated the first degreed woman in all of Pennsylvania, a famous artist, a Greene County-born Governor, a segregated graveyard, a leader in female education and much more awaits those who partake in the “History on the Hill” guided walking tour. It all begins at the fountain in the center of College Park in Waynesburg. The tour takes about an hour and a half and can be done by appointment only. Special arrangements can be made for those who cannot walk the entire tour.
FMI, call Candace Buchanan at 724-998-0650

Greene County Historical Museum - Waynesburg, PA
The museum will reopen for the season on April 30, 2010. Hours will be Thursday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Other times may be arranged by appointment. Admission is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for senior citizens 60+. Children under 12 are admitted free if they are with an adult. The gift shop is open year-round, but by appointment only during the off season.
FMI, call Bernie Fox at 724-627-3204, email gchsmuseum@windstream.net or visit www.greenecountyhistory.com

Flea Market - Greene County Fairgrounds
Tuesdays and Saturdays
FMI, call the Department of Recreation at 724-852-5323

Conformation Handling Classes - Greene County Fairgrounds, Waynesburg, PA
The classes are available to the general public. At the Black Diamond Cluster Show site, Bill Guappone will be teaching classes on handling in the dog conformation ring. He has over 30 years of AKC experience. Classes are $8.00 per handler and will be held in building #9 every Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. Sunday classes will be offered from 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. through the end of May. Proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Greene County. Donations will also be accepted.
FMI, call Bill Guappone at 724-366-1645 or email wpguappone@atlanticbb.net

Bingo at Jefferson Volunteer Fire Company - Jefferson, PA
Every Wednesday and Friday.
FMI, call 724-883-3901

Live Entertainment - Stryker's Bar and Grill, Waynesburg, PA
Come and enjoy live music, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at Stryker’s Bar & Grill.
FMI, call 724-627-4745 or visit www.strykersgrill.com

Warrior Trail Association Public Meetings - Fordyce, PA
The Warrior Trail Association's public meetings are held on the third Thursday of the month, except for January and February. These meetings are free and open to the public. New people are always welcome. The meetings are held at 6:30 at the Warrior Trail Headquarters building in Fordyce, PA.
FMI, contact Llew Williams at 724-447-2951 or Llew.Williams@L-3Com.com

Izaak Walton League of America Public Meetings - Waynesburg, PA
The Izaak Walton League of America’s Harry Enstrom Chapter of Greene County meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month at Groovy’s American Café in Waynesburg. These meetings are open to the public. This group is a conservation-oriented non-profit organization. The meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. Join them early for dinner and conversation at 6:00 p.m.
FMI, call Ken at 724-377-0901

Outdoor Winter Sports - Ryerson Station State Park
During the winter months, come to Ryerson and go sledding, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and ice skating (weather permitting). There's something for everyone!
FMI, call Alan Johnson at 724-428-4254

AUGUST

8/21-28
57th Annual Bituminous Coal Show - Carmichaels, PA
This week-long celebration honors King Coal and our regional coal heritage. Numerous events and activities will be held.
FMI, visit www.kingcoalshow.org

8/28
Italian Buffet - Thistlethwaite Vineyards, Jefferson, PA
Pre-registration is required.
FMI, call 724-883-3372 or email thistlegrape@atlanticbb.net

8/28 & 29
29th Annual Frontier Festival - Mason-Dixon Park, Mt. Morris, PA
Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Admission is free. There will be crafts, raffles, door prizes and live music all day. Come and enjoy some great country food! While you’re there, visit a pre-1840 living history encampment or witness an 1860’s cowboy demonstration. There will also be Civil War reenactments. There will be a Greene County Ham Radio demonstration in addition to an antique engine display.
FMI, call 304-879-5500, email keeperoftheland@aol.com or visit www.masondixonpark.com

SEPTEMBER

9/4
Art Blast on the Mon - Greensboro, PA
This arts festival is sponsored by the Nathanael Greene Foundation. Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
FMI, call Mary Shine at 724-943-4462 or visit www.natgreene.org for updates

9/5
Annual Trail Ride - Save A Horse Riding Stable, Rogersville, PA
The ride begins at 10:00 a.m. Please bring your own horse.
FMI, call Darlene Moore at 724-499-5709

9/11
9th Annual 50’s Fest and Car Cruise - Downtown Waynesburg, PA
Come and check out over 300 hot rods, trucks and motorcycles. Step back into time while you enjoy 50’s food, music, activities and competitions. Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
FMI, call 724-627-8119 or visit www.waynesburgpa.org

9/11
Backyard Bar-Be-Que - Thistlethwaite Vineyards, Jefferson, PA
Pre-registration is required.
FMI, call 724-883-3372 or email thistlegrape@atlanticbb.net

9/18
Truck Pull Expo - Greene County Fairgrounds, Waynesburg, PA
This event is sponsored by the Greene County Fair Board.
FMI, call 724-627-9160

9/18
Heroes 5k Run/Walk at the Greene River Trail - Greene Cove Yacht Club, Millsboro, PA
Attend the Greene River Trail Heroes Run/Walk in memory of the late U.S. Marine Lance Corporal Steven Lee Phillips and U.S. Army Specialist Gregory Cox. The run/walk begins promptly at 8:30 a.m. An entry fee of $20 is required. You can receive a discount by pre-registering by August 20. Students can participate at no charge, by collecting pledges totaling at least $20.00. Forms can be picked up at the Department of Recreation office or at the Tourism office.
FMI, call 724-852-5323

9/18
Paella - Thistlethwaite Vineyards, Jefferson, PA
Pre-registration is required.
FMI, call 724-883-3372 or email thistlegrape@atlanticbb.net

9/18 & 19
40th Annual Covered Bridge Festival - Carmichaels & Garard’s Fort, PA
Check out these picturesque covered bridges at two locations in Greene County - the White Covered Bridge in Garard’s Fort and the Carmichaels Covered Bridge in Carmichaels. Crafters, Civil War re-enactments, music, and home cooking are just some of the attractions at these two festivals.
FMI, contact Alan and Dorothy Vozel at 724-966-8993 (Carmichaels Bridge) or
Cheryl Clark at 724-966-2357 (White Covered Bridge)

9/18 & 19
20th Annual DC Vet National Championship and AMA Team Green PA State Championship Series - High Point Raceway, Mt. Morris, PA
This two-day racing event will feature bikes and ATV’s.
FMI, call 304-284-0084 or visit www.racerproductions.com

9/25
Surf & Turf - Thistlethwaite Vineyards, Jefferson, PA
Pre-registration is required.
FMI, call 724-883-3372 or email thistlegrape@atlanticbb.net

9/25 & 26
National Alpaca Farm Days/Open House - Lippencott Alpacas, Waynesburg, PA
Experience the thrill of touching and feeding a soft, shy alpaca! Enjoy learning about the alpacas as you watch playful baby alpacas. Visit the gift shop where you will find an array of products including sweaters, socks, hats, scarves, blankets, gloves, bears and much more! They make their own alpaca hats in the store! Discover why alpaca IS the better choice. Alpaca seminars, hand-spinning demonstrations and a variety of vendors including Thistlethwaite Vineyards will be on site. Children’s activities and hay rides available. Field parking & handicap accessible. The event will happen rain or shine! Bring a camera! The farm is located at 265 Meadowbrook Road (Waynesburg) near the village of Lippencott. Hours are 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., both days.
FMI, call 724-852-4084 or visit www.lippencottalpacas.com

OCTOBER

10/2
Carmichaels Band Boosters' 2010 Pig Festival - Town Square, Carmichaels, PA
Times are 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Vendors can set up beginning at 8:00 a.m. A greased pig contest for ages 5-8 will start at 2:00 p.m.; ages 9-12 at 3:00 p.m. There will be a car and motorcycle cruise (NEW!), a Chinese auction, a live DJ and live performers (NEW!). There will be food and fun for everyone!
FMI, call Marlene Reid at 724-833-2658

10/2
Hog Roast - Thistlethwaite Vineyards, Jefferson, PA
Pre-registration is required.
FMI, call 724-883-3372 or email thistlegrape@atlanticbb.net

10/9
3rd Annual GreeneScene Road Rally - Greene County Fairgrounds, Waynesburg, PA
Held in memory of B.J. Quallich. The GreeneSaver in conjunction with WANB Radio© will host the event to raise funds for the Greene County chapter of United Way were B.J. served on the board of directors and the appropriations committee.
FMI, call 724-627-2040 www.greenesaver.com

10/9
Mason-Dixon Line 243rd Anniversary Hike - Mason-Dixon Historical Park, Core, WV
A special hike will be held at Mason-Dixon Historical Park, Buckeye Road, off Route 7 near Core, WV. The hike to the third and last crossing of Dunkard Creek by Mason and Dixon will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010. It will begin at the red barn on the West Virginia side. Participants will then proceed to hike along the creek into Greene County. Pete Zapadka, founder of the website, exploretheline.com, will lead the hike and talk. Zapadka is a journalist, historian and astronomer who will guide participants along the banks of Dunkard Creek to the seldom-visited area at which Mason and Dixon in 1767 were confronted by their Indian companions who said they could not take “one step farther” westward.
FMI, call 412-657-5638 or email jeremiah@exploretheline.com

10/9
Seafood Buffet - Thistlethwaite Vineyards, Jefferson, PA
Pre-registration is required.
FMI, call 724-883-3372 or email thistlegrape@atlanticbb.net

10/16
Kids’ AND Ladies’ Day of Fishing (Fall Trout) - Clarksville, PA
Come to the stream site at the Old Chartiers Mine in Clarksville and enjoy some Fall trout fishing! The Kids’ Fishing will be held from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Following this, a free hot dog barbecue will be held, including drinks and snacks for the kids. Prizes will be given to each child participant, along with special awards for contest winners in each age group. The Ladies’ Fishing will be from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. There will be contests and prizes for them too, including 1st, 2nd and 3rd place trout catches! Pre-registration will be held for both groups at the Clarksville Fire Hall on Friday, October 15 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. AND on Saturday, October 16 beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the stream site. Brought to you by the Izaak Walton League of America’s Harry Enstrom Chapter of Greene County.
FMI, call Ken at 724-377-0901 or Ozzie’s Sport Shop at 724-592-5009

10/16
30th Annual Keystone Autumn Klassic - Woodside Farm, Waynesburg, PA
This annual shorthorn cattle show and sale features exhibitors from all over the mid-Atlantic region. The day begins at 12:30 p.m. You can visit www.woodsideshorthorns.com to find out more about the farm and the event.
FMI, contact Bradley at 724-627-7240 or bradleyshirley@windstream.net

10/16 & 17
39th Annual Greene County Historical Society Harvest Festival - Greene County Historical Museum, Waynesburg, PA
Celebrate the harvest season with a host of activities. Area crafters and artisans will be conducting demonstrations and will have items available for purchase. Witness Civil War reenactors and living history demonstrations. Food and beverages will also be available. Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
FMI, call 724-627-3204 or visit www.greenecountyhistory.com

10/23
Hog Roast - Thistlethwaite Vineyards, Jefferson, PA
Pre-registration is required.
FMI, call 724-883-3372 or email thistlegrape@atlanticbb.net

10/29-31
Quilt Show - Greene County Historical Museum, Waynesburg, PA
This event celebrates Greene County’s quilting heritage. It will feature a variety of quilts from different time periods. Some quilts will be available for purchase and there will be raffles, various textile-related vendors, craftsmen, refreshments, etc. Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
FMI, call 724-627-3240 or visit www.greenecountyhistory.com

10/30
Flashlight Drags - Greene County Airport, Waynesburg, PA
Flashlight Drags offers a safe alternative to street racing. The concept is a throwback to the early days of drag racing, where two cars line up for a race and someone blazes a flashlight to signal the start. It’s an 1/8-mile race, heads-up format, no brackets and no classes—just for fun. That means racers can race against anyone they want, as often as they want. The costs are $25.00 to race and $5.00 to watch. In case of a rainout, the race will be held the following Sunday.
FMI, call 724-852-5323

NOVEMBER

11/6
Annual Social Service League Craft Show - Waynesburg Elementary School, Waynesburg, PA
Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Unique and unusual gift items will fill the cafeteria and gymnasium at Waynesburg Elementary School. Come and see local crafters display their talents. Admission and parking are free. Also provided is a well-supervised activity room where children can play while their parents shop. Enjoy plenty of homemade food and baked goods.
FMI, call Donna Huffman at 724-627-8769

11/6
Greene County Memorial Hospital Foundation Harvest Ball - Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, Farmington, PA
Each year, typically on the first Saturday in November, the Foundation holds its major fundraising event at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort. Over the years, the date may have changed, and occasionally the location has even changed, but on constant is a great time is had by all who attend. Live music, dancing and great auction items makes for quite an enjoyable evening, as well as the opportunity to socialize with people who share the same goals and commitment to Greene County as the Foundation.
FMI, or to make a reservation, call 724-852-2060

11/13 & 14
Greene Academy Homecoming Christmas Craft Show - Carmichaels, PA
Check out the beautiful handiwork of local crafters who are selling special Christmas crafts for the holidays. Stop by the kitchen for a lunch of various local favorites. Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday.
FMI, call 724-966-7275

11/27 & 28
Christmas Open House - Greene County Historical Museum, Waynesburg, PA
A Christmas open house will be held at the Greene County Historical Society Museum at 918 Rolling Meadows Road. Hours are 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
FMI, call 724-627-3204 or visit www.greenecountyhistory.com for updates

DECEMBER

12/3
Holiday Open House - Downtown Waynesburg, PA
Come to downtown Waynesburg from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and visit all of the wonderful shops, which will be extending their hours for this special event.
FMI, call 724-627-8119 or visit www.waynesburgpa.org

12/4
Waynesburg Christmas Parade - Downtown Waynesburg, PA
The parade begins at 2:00 p.m. Come and see the more than 100 entries!
FMI, call 724-627-5926

12/4
Breakfast with Santa - Greene County Fairgrounds, Waynesburg, PA
Begins at 9:00 a.m.
FMI, call 724-852-5323

12/4 & 5
Christmas Open House - Greene County Historical Museum, Waynesburg, PA
A Christmas open house will be held at the Greene County Historical Society Museum at 918 Rolling Meadows Road. Hours are 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the 4th and 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the 5th.
FMI, call 724-627-3204 or visit www.greenecountyhistory.com for updates

12/11
Holiday Craft Blast - Greene County Fairgrounds, Waynesburg, PA
The show is being held by the Nathanael Greene Historical Foundation.
FMI, call Mary Shine at 724-943-4462 or visit www.natgreene.org

12/12
Mt. Morris Christmas Parade - Mt. Morris, PA
FMI, call 724-324-5443

12/18
Annual Ice Plant Christmas Parade - Greensboro, PA
The parade begins at 2:00 p.m.
FMI, contact Lisa Miller at 724-998-8242