The BIG Outdoors, EVENT SCHEDULE
Outdoor activities: Biking Time Trial on Rail 66, Hiking The Loop, Kayaking & Fly Fishing, Pop Up Shops, “Loop” Scavenger Hunt, Scouts’ Camper Jamboree, KidZone, & Food Trucks.
EVENT Sponsor: Wells Fargo Financial Advisors
FRIDAY, JUNE 7
🎶Concert, 6:00 – 9:00 pm, Mechanistic Brewing Co.,
“Live Music” & Food Truck: 🍕Brick Oven Wood Fired Pizza
Sponsored by Mechanistic Brewing Co.
🌌Planetarium Show, 7:00 pm, PennWest University, Donald D. Pierce Planetarium in the Grunenwald Science and Technology Center, Greenville Ave, Clarion. Show hosted by: James Sander. For more information contact Dr. Sharon Montgomery: sm*********@******st.edu
SATURDAY, JUNE 8
🚴11.5 Mile Point-to-Point Biking Time Trial, (7:15 – 8:15 am: Check-in) 8:30 am Official start. Starts on Rail 66 at the Farmington Township Community Park in Leeper and finishes at North West Hardwoods 1 mile south of Marienville.
Register at: rail66tt.com
Hosted by Rail 66 & Janney Montgomery Scott, LLC
This is a competitive bike race so electric or motorized bicycles are NOT permitted.
++Silver Dollar Scavenger Hunt, Begins at 9:00 am
Pick up directions at the Clarion Summer Fest tent on 6th & Main and head to The Loop.
Only one coin per team will be awarded a Silver Coin.
Sponsored by: FL Crooks & Co. And Mechanistic Brewery
🥾Hike the Loop, 9:00 -11:00 am
Parking off east main street behind Penn West U. Suites on Main dorm parking lot.
A volunteer will greet people with maps at The Loop trailhead. There will also be a volunteer at the riverfront along the trail to explain the development of the Loop Trail. This is about a 2 mile hike.
Hosted by: Clarion Chapter of North Country Trail Association (*CCNCTA)
🎶Street Musicians, 9 am – 2pm, Various Locations on Main Street
Sponsored by Clarion River Brewing Co.
🛍️Pop Up Shops, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, Main Street, Clarion (Rt. 322)
Shops will be hosted in front of and inside local businesses. Entrepreneurs selling unique products.
Sponsored by The Local Clarion County & Destination Clarion Downtown,
Pick up free gifts at the Summer Fest tent.
For more info: th*******************@***il.com or The Local Clarion County on Facebook.
⛺️Camper’s Jamboree, 9:00 am – noon, 644 Main Street, Clarion Free Library
Boy Scouts Troop 51 will set up a campsite and will be available to discuss camping and other Scout activities.
📚Summer Fest Sidewalk Book Sale, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, 644 Main Street, Clarion Free Library
With many titles in each genre, the Friends of the Clarion Free Library will be offering special pricing for book lovers looking to add to their to-read shelves.
🛍️Chamber’s Vintage Sale, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, Clarion County Chamber Office, 650 Main St.
On sale: Vintage ALF swag & other memorabilia. For more info contact the Chamber office: 814-226-9161
🚣Kayaking, 9:00 am – noon, Toby Bridge, Clarion River
Take 5th avenue north then turn right before the bridge. Free kayak instruction & rides. Sponsored by: Go Paddle PA & Michelle’s Cafe, for more information and to preregister: https://www.gopaddlepa.com/bigoutdoorfest
🐟Fly Fishing w/ Fisherman Sammy, 10:00 am -1:00 pm, Toby Bridge, Clarion River
Take 5th avenue north then turn right before the bridge.
Fisherman Sammy DiBernardo will teach kids to cast a rod and learn about fly fishing. Adults welcome too! Also, rock skipping tips & tricks will be shared.
🧘♀️Yoga in the Park By Jessica, 11:00 am, Veterans Memorial Park, West Main St.
Come and join Jessica for a yoga class!
👧👦KidZone: Outdoor Obstacle Course, 1 – 3 pm, 6th & Main
Obstacle Course sponsored by: MMA
👦👧KidZone1-3 pm, 6th & Main
“Make a Butterfly House” with Miss Fran 🦋
Face Painting by Fiercely Fancy Faces🎨
🎶Concert & Food Truck & Pop-Ups, 4:00 – 7:00 pm, Mechanistic Brewing Co.
“Live Music” – 🎸The Garbarino Family Band (featuring Jim Garbarino, Pat Linnan, Christian Hayes and Mike Watkins), Food Truck: 🍕Brick Oven Wood Fired Pizza
🛍️A selection of unique artisan Pop-Up shops.
Sponsored by Mechanistic Brewing Co.
