First Fork Festival

Saturday, Oct. 8, at 12 PM - 5 PM

 Sinnemahoning State Park 4843 Park Rd, Austin, Pennsylvania 16720

Celebrate all that is special about the First Fork Sinnemahoning Valley at the FOURTH annual First Fork Festival at Sinnemahoning State Park on Saturday, October 8, 2016, from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.

Hosted by Sinnemahoning State Park, the festival features local authors, artists and artisans showcasing their talents amidst a backdrop of full autumn color in the Pennsylvania Wilds.

Local artists and craftsmen will be displaying hand-made products, ranging from glass, fiber, wood and stone, to paintings, jewelry, photography, and specialty foods. Festival-goers can watch the artists at work while shopping for gifts or just admiring the local talent. Sinnemahoning State Park merchandise will also be available in the Wildlife Center Gift Shop.

The First Fork Festival will also include live music by local bands, book signings by local authors, interactive history exhibits and demonstrations, as well as food and beverages offered by local vendors and non-profit organizations. This community-focused admission-free event takes place at the Sinnemahoning State Park Office and Wildlife Center, just off Route 872 in Grove Township, on Saturday, October 8, from 12 noon to 5 p.m.

For a schedule of festival events or for more information about programs at Sinnemahoning State Park, contact the park office at 814-647-8401 or by email at SinnemahoningSP@pa.gov. An online calendar of events with information on upcoming programs can also be found at events.dcnr.pa.gov.

If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park you plan to visit. With at least three days’ notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs.