First Fork Festival Returns to Sinnemahoning State Park on Saturday October 12!

 

First Fork Festival Returns to Sinnemahoning State Park on Saturday October 12!

Mark your calendars on Saturday October 12 th for the return of the annual First Fork Festival at Sinnemahoning State Park! First Fork Festival celebrates the history and culture of the First Fork Sinnemahoning Valley, highlighting local authors, artists, craft makers and artisans.  Surrounded by glorious fall color at Sinnemahoning State Park, this event draws over 1000 visitors each year and it all goes down from 11:00 am-3:00 pm at the Wildlife Center grounds on Park Road.

Featured Local Food

First Fork Festival will feature several local food vendors featuring Rice Bowls from Red Horse Grill, Smash Burgers from Out of the Box Stellar Foods, Texas Style BBQ from Smitty’s Eat-N-Shack, and an assortment of hot soups from the Sinnemahoning Ladies Auxiliary. Satisfy your sweet tooth with a maple milkshake from Son’s of Dunn Family Farm. Our local Scouting America Troop 524 will have their fresh cider & funnel cakes and Freeze Dried Emporium will have pre-packed freeze dried foods and baked goods.

Live Entertainment 

 Sinnemahoning State Park is excited to welcome Van Wagner back to the stage at First Fork Festival for 2024. Van Wagner will be performing a program of songs and stories about Pennsylvania History and natural beauty.  Van is a forester, a high school agriculture teacher, and an award winning musician / song-writer.

Artisan Craft Vendors

A diverse group of over 20 artisan craft vendors will be in attendance selling everything from ceramics to fiber arts to wood crafts. Whether you are shopping for yourself or getting a jump on your holiday shopping there will be something for everyone at First Fork Festival.

Educational Activities for the Whole Family

Children, adults, and families can participate in several interactive educational activities staffed by local historians, conservation districts, and PA DCNR Educators. Learn about archeology, blacksmithing, and even play historic games such as bocce ball.