BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Great Allegheny Passage - ECPv6.2.9//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Great Allegheny Passage X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://gaptrail.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Great Allegheny Passage REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230907T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230910T170000 DTSTAMP:20240108T220726 CREATED:20230816T144654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230816T144656Z UID:6329-1694073600-1694365200@gaptrail.org SUMMARY:Heritage Days Festival DESCRIPTION:Spend an overnight in Cumberland and enjoy part of the trail town’s famous Heritage Days Festival — and the official start of fall! Four charming days of live music\, arts and crafts vendors\, yummy festival food\, children’s activities\, historic interpretation\, and walking tours await you. Explore the Allegany Museum\, wander Canal Place\, shop for local treasures\, and plan a delicious dinner out\, right within walking distance of the Great Allegheny Passage. Several B&B’s and hotels provide super accommodations\, and the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad offers bucket-list trips up to nearby Frostburg. Come celebrate fall! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare: URL:https://gaptrail.org/event/heritage-days-festival/ LOCATION:Cumberland\, 13 Canal Street\, Cumberland\, Maryland\, 21502\, United States CATEGORIES:Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gaptrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Ben-and-Friends-1700x1030-Cumberland-Heritage-Days-Festival-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230906T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230910T170000 DTSTAMP:20240108T220726 CREATED:20210810T125807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T164439Z UID:3579-1693994400-1694365200@gaptrail.org SUMMARY:Farmers and Threshermans Jubilee DESCRIPTION:This fall festival celebrates vintage farm equipment\, from antique tractors to steam-powered threshers and straw-balers to corn shellers\, all on display in their mechanical glory. Noisy demonstrations abound! Add to the fun a pie-baking competition\, grand parade\, arts and crafts booths\, a quilt show and sale\, hay bale toss\, horsehoe pitching contest\, and arm-wrestling tournament\, and you’re in for great entertainment. A lineup of live bands\, local barbeque\, and kids’ activities make this a popular event just a few miles of road-riding from the Great Allegheny Passage in Rockwood. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare: URL:https://gaptrail.org/event/farmers-and-threshermans-jubilee/ LOCATION:New Centerville\, 3054 Kingwood Road\, Rockwood\, Pennsylvania\, 15557\, United States CATEGORIES:Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gaptrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Farmers-and-Thresherman-Festival-2500x900-NCVFD.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230904T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230904T170000 DTSTAMP:20240108T220726 CREATED:20230509T135507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T135509Z UID:6076-1693816200-1693846800@gaptrail.org SUMMARY:Labor Day Poker Run DESCRIPTION:Walk or ride the Great Allegheny Passage to checkpoints near West Newton to pick up playing cards in a competitive\, fun morning outdoors. At the end of the event\, each poker hand is tallied and the person with the best hand in each category receives a prize. Raffle prizes will be available after 10:00 am\, and at 11:00 am\, the winners of the best hands will be announced along with the winner of a brand-new bicycle. Proceeds from this fundraiser will be used by volunteers with the Westmoreland Yough Trail Council to maintain\, preserve and enhance the Great Allegheny Passage in Westmoreland County. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare: URL:https://gaptrail.org/event/labor-day-poker-run-2/ LOCATION:West Newton\, 111 Collinsburg Road\, West Newton\, Pennsylvania\, 15089\, United States CATEGORIES:Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gaptrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Playing-Cards-West-Newton-2500x900-StockSnap.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230902T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230902T173000 DTSTAMP:20240108T220726 CREATED:20230502T165523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230502T192749Z UID:6031-1693639800-1693675800@gaptrail.org SUMMARY:Bike4Haiti DESCRIPTION:Join Haiti H2O for one of several fully-supported rides on the Great Allegheny Passage over Labor Day Weekend!  From a family-friendly 12-mile loop or a one-day ride from Downtown Pittsburgh to Connellsville\, or an all-weekend 150-mile trek\, you’ll have fun! And the money you raise will invest in Haitian-led initiatives in remote villages\, like building schools\, homes\, sanitation infrastructure\, and hosting medical clinics. Return transportation is part of the package!  A portion of proceeds supports the Great Allegheny Passage Conservancy.  Early bird registration discounts apply through May 31. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare: URL:https://gaptrail.org/event/bike4haiti/ LOCATION:Pro Bike & Run\, 2400 Smallman Street\, Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania\, 15222\, United States CATEGORIES:Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gaptrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Bike-for-Haiti-01-2500x900-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Haiti H2O":MAILTO:info@haitih2o.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230813T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230813T170000 DTSTAMP:20240108T220726 CREATED:20230613T190557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230613T190622Z UID:6192-1691917200-1691946000@gaptrail.org SUMMARY:Cystic Fibrosis Foundation CF Cycle for Life DESCRIPTION:Ride for a good cause on August 13 by participating in the 2023 CF Cycle for Life event! Routes of 14\, 40\, or 65 miles will take you through Downtown Pittsburgh and onto the Great Allegheny Passage\, with the most adventurous folks headed to Connellsville! This ride will be fully supported with bike techs\, rest stops\, and a fantastic Finish Line Festival with food and beverages to refuel from your ride. Every CF Cycle for Life participant is driven by a dream that all people with cystic fibrosis should have the chance to live a long\, healthy life. By joining the fun at CF Cycle for Life\, you can help make a difference for people living with Cystic Fibrosis. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare: URL:https://gaptrail.org/event/cystic-fibrosis-foundation-cf-cycle-for-life/ LOCATION:Washington’s Landing\, 100 Waterfront Drive\, Pittsburgh\, 15212 CATEGORIES:Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gaptrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Cystic-Fibrosis-Cycle-For-Life-CFFoundation-1700x1030-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230812T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230812T170000 DTSTAMP:20240108T220726 CREATED:20230704T211055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230704T211057Z UID:6237-1691841600-1691859600@gaptrail.org SUMMARY:Whitsett Community Day DESCRIPTION:Stop by the lovely community of Whitsett\, a patch town populated by descendants of coal miners and home to a lovely afternoon community appreciation day. The grill will be hot\, and the lemonade on ice\, and friendly neighbors will greet you and tell about this quiet spot along the Great Allegheny Passage. There’s a baseball field and meadow with abundant goldenrod\, and the Youghiogheny River meanders nearby. Consider arriving with a donation to support local trail volunteers! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare: URL:https://gaptrail.org/event/whitsett-community-day/ LOCATION:Whitsett\, Township Road 515\, Perryopolis\, Pennsylvania\, 15473 CATEGORIES:Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gaptrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Clarence-Johnson-20-Community-Days-Whitsett-1700x1030-AHarnish.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230806T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230806T180000 DTSTAMP:20240108T220726 CREATED:20230704T204203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230704T204206Z UID:6229-1691316000-1691344800@gaptrail.org SUMMARY:August Fun Fest DESCRIPTION:Bike on out to Cedar Creek Park for a family-friendly day of activities\, between West Newton and Smithton\, at mile marker 110 on the Great Allegheny Passage! Live music at the amphitheater at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm\, food and drink\, educational workshops featuring exotic animals\, inflatables for the kids\, a rock-climbing wall\, a flea market\, arts and crafts\, and a custom and vintage car cruise punctuate the day. While you’re there\, walk the Cedar Creek Gorge path\, fish the Youghiogheny River\, or throw a frisbee. Overnight bicyclists can take advantage of the hiker-biker campsite\, too! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare: URL:https://gaptrail.org/event/august-fun-fest/ LOCATION:Cedar Creek Park\, 453 Evergreen Drive\, Belle Vernon\, Pennsylvania\, 15012\, United States CATEGORIES:Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gaptrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/August-Fun-Fest-Cedar-Creek-Park-1700x1030-WCPR.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230805T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230805T210000 DTSTAMP:20240108T220726 CREATED:20230802T172651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T172652Z UID:6307-1691233200-1691269200@gaptrail.org SUMMARY:Confluence 150 Celebration DESCRIPTION:Ride on out to lovely Confluence for this charming trail town’s sesquicentennial event on August 5! Starting with an opening color guard ceremony at 11:00 am\, and continuing with an art show\, a succession of live music each hour\, a cornhole tournament\, and vintage car show\, this packed day will ring in Confluence’s 150th with style. At 8:00 pm\, find the best vantage point for a lantern parade featuring a larger-than-life George Washington likeness\, followed by evening fireworks. Great restaurants and ice cream await! Explore the Joshua C. Whetzel\, Jr. Recreation Area\, or Youghiogheny River Lake and Dam. And make an overnight of it among one of the many guesthouses and bed-and-breakfasts in town. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare: URL:https://gaptrail.org/event/confluence-150-celebration/ LOCATION:Confluence\, 711 Logan Place\, Confluence\, PA\, 15424 CATEGORIES:Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gaptrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Confluence-150LOGO-1700x1030-CTA.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230723T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230723T170000 DTSTAMP:20240108T220726 CREATED:20220614T203404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230704T205608Z UID:5282-1690099200-1690131600@gaptrail.org SUMMARY:Mt. Davis Challenge DESCRIPTION:The Mt. Davis Challenge Road Race is a 40/56 mile bicycle race that traverses the highest point in Pennsylvania. The course is “lollipop style\,” starting in Confluence\, and utilizes the hilly back roads of the Mt. Davis area and climbs to an elevation of 3\,213 feet. Once over the top\, bicyclists descend on the eastern side and climb back up on Savage Road before returning to Confluence. Prolonged climbs\, fast descents and some rough road surfaces make this a true challenge. Several classifications of riders will draw a competitive crowd for this event. Not your style? Come cheer on the participants and go for a leisurely roll on the Great Allegheny Passage. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare: URL:https://gaptrail.org/event/2022-mt-davis-challenge-road-race/ LOCATION:Confluence Community Center\, 711 Logan Place\, Confluence\, Pennsylvania\, 15424\, United States CATEGORIES:Competition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gaptrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Cyclist-1700x1030-JComp-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230701T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230701T150000 DTSTAMP:20240108T220726 CREATED:20220426T203257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230613T181240Z UID:5130-1688205600-1688223600@gaptrail.org SUMMARY:Frostburg Elks Annual Derby Day DESCRIPTION:Ride out to Frostburg to watch crews and drivers race soapbox-style cars down a section of the National Road in Frostburg’s historic business district. This annual event gains great interest from local residents\, and the clatter of these iconic racers is legendary to behold. Pick your favorite car by paint color or driver\, and come cheer all the participants. Make it a day trip from Meyersdale or Cumberland\, or stay overnight in one of the town’s bicycle-friendly lodging properties. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare: URL:https://gaptrail.org/event/frostburg-elks-annual-derby-day/ LOCATION:Frostburg\, Frostburg\, Maryland\, 21532\, United States CATEGORIES:Competition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gaptrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Frostburg-Derby-Days-2500x900-FrostburgElks.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230701T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230701T170000 DTSTAMP:20240108T220726 CREATED:20230502T170639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230508T162114Z UID:6038-1688198400-1688230800@gaptrail.org SUMMARY:60 Miles for Veterans Bike Ride DESCRIPTION:Saddle up and ride 60 miles with the Veterans Leadership Program between Connellsville and Downtown Pittsburgh this July 1! Volunteers will staff five refueling stops along this section of the Great Allegheny Passage\, and your participation will fund efforts to end homelessness among veterans.  You’ll also be supporting the Great Allegheny Passage Conservancy.  Put some training miles in this spring\, and register today! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare: URL:https://gaptrail.org/event/60-miles-for-veterans-bike-ride/ LOCATION:Yough River Park\, 259 Sixth Avenue\, Connellsville\, Pennsylvania\, 15425\, United States CATEGORIES:Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gaptrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Veterans-Leadership-Program-60-Miles-2500x900-VLP.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Veterans Leadership Program":MAILTO:info@vlpwpa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230625T170000 DTSTAMP:20240108T220726 CREATED:20220623T211559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T163909Z UID:5293-1687604400-1687712400@gaptrail.org SUMMARY:Reenactment of Braddock's Crossing DESCRIPTION:Visit Connellsville for a series of reenactments commemorating General Edward Braddock’s famous crossing of the Youghiogheny River en route to Fort Pitt in 1755. The event will begin at 11:00 am with an opening ceremony. This is an annual public event great for gaining a knowledge of life in the region when it was the frontier of the United States. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare: URL:https://gaptrail.org/event/reenactment-of-braddocks-crossing/ LOCATION:Yough River Park\, 259 Sixth Avenue\, Connellsville\, Pennsylvania\, 15425\, United States CATEGORIES:Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gaptrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/British-Soldier-Reenactment-2500-900-NPS.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T183000 DTSTAMP:20240108T220726 CREATED:20230509T152416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T152418Z UID:6087-1687015800-1687026600@gaptrail.org SUMMARY:Ohiopyle Beer & Gear Festival DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a great summer day with friends on the Great Allegheny Passage\, see the latest new outdoor gear from your favorite vendors\, and sample the best brews in Southwestern Pennsylvania. What could be better? Oh yeah – add awesome live music and kick up your feet dancing on Garrett Street right in the middle of Ohiopyle. It’s the annual Beer & Gear Festival! Enjoy Ohiopyle State Park all day\, then relax and celebrate along the Youghiogheny River at Ohiopyle’s biggest and best summer party! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare: URL:https://gaptrail.org/event/ohiopyle-beer-gear-festival/ LOCATION:Ohiopyle\, 15 Sherman Street\, Ohiopyle\, Pennsylvania\, 15470\, United States CATEGORIES:Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gaptrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/General-Beer-Gear-Festival-2500x900-Wilderness-Voyageurs.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T150000 DTSTAMP:20240108T220726 CREATED:20230403T135920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T140435Z UID:5821-1686394800-1686409200@gaptrail.org SUMMARY:2023 Great Day on the GAP! DESCRIPTION:Bike or hike your way to Cedar Creek Park for the 2023 Great Day on the GAP\, where you’ll make merry celebrating the Great Allegheny Passage\, rain or shine! \n\n\n\nOn Saturday\, June 10 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm\, enjoy tasty food served up by Earth\, Wheel\, and Fire and Revival Chili\, plus sip the very best beers from Bloom Brew and Trailhead Brewing Company. Live music\, an event t-shirt\, raffled auction baskets\, and famous Nancy B.’s cookies add to the fun. Take a test ride on a custom tandem bike with the Joyriders. The first 40 VIP ticketholders receive a complimentary guided tour of The Ruins Project in nearby Whitsett that morning or afternoon. \n\n\n\nThe Great Allegheny Passage Conservancy seeks to steward and sustain the GAP for future generations. “Great Day on the GAP!” is our inaugural fundraising event designed to further this exciting mission and vision. Gather with GAP fans and trade stories from your favorite treks. Register here: https://gaptrail.org/2023-great-day-on-the-gap/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare: URL:https://gaptrail.org/event/2023-great-day-on-the-gap/ LOCATION:Cedar Creek Park\, 453 Evergreen Drive\, Belle Vernon\, Pennsylvania\, 15012\, United States CATEGORIES:Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gaptrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/GreatDay-Logo-Horizontal-4Color.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230604T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230604T160000 DTSTAMP:20240108T220726 CREATED:20230509T141631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T141635Z UID:6079-1685876400-1685894400@gaptrail.org SUMMARY:Trail Appreciation Day DESCRIPTION:Stop by the West Newton Visitor Center for the Westmoreland Yough Trail Council’s trail appreciation day along the Great Allegheny Passage. Enjoy hot dogs\, cookies\, chips and refreshments! A “Sale on the Trail” flea market is part of the day’s festive atmosphere. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare: URL:https://gaptrail.org/event/trail-appreciation-day/ LOCATION:West Newton\, 111 Collinsburg Road\, West Newton\, Pennsylvania\, 15089\, United States CATEGORIES:Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gaptrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/West-Newton-Station-Flowers-BPerry-2500x900-1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230602T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230604T170000 DTSTAMP:20240108T220726 CREATED:20230509T150641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T150643Z UID:6081-1685721600-1685898000@gaptrail.org SUMMARY:Yough River Rally DESCRIPTION:Ride out to Connellsville for this three-day festival along the Youghiogheny River! A kids’ fishing derby\, an annual duck drop race\, a spectacular “anything that floats” competition\, dozens of vendors\, and live music featuring The Clarks are all part of this trail town event. Local food and microbreweries will be on hand\, too\, right in beautiful Yough River Park. Explore the Connellsville business district and ride the local bike loops before enjoying the shade along the river itself. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare: URL:https://gaptrail.org/event/yough-river-rally/ LOCATION:Yough River Park\, 259 Sixth Avenue\, Connellsville\, Pennsylvania\, 15425\, United States CATEGORIES:Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gaptrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Yough-River-Rally-2500x900-GBFishClub.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230527T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230527T170000 DTSTAMP:20240108T220726 CREATED:20230523T163149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T163151Z UID:6143-1685174400-1685206800@gaptrail.org SUMMARY:Trail Appreciation Day DESCRIPTION:Join members of the Steel Valley Trail Council for an open house and free lunch at its new maintenance building at mile marker 136.5 along the Great Allegheny Passage. Learn about volunteer opportunities\, meet other fans of the GAP\, and gawk at the coasters high above at Kennywood Park. Take a ride into Homestead to peek at the newly-paved 1.3 mile section of the GAP there. It’ll be a great day to explore! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare: URL:https://gaptrail.org/event/trail-appreciation-day-2/ LOCATION:Duquesne\, 40.386657\, -79.858581 CATEGORIES:Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gaptrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Cyclists-Port-Perry-Flyover-4-BPerry-2500x900-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230528T170000 DTSTAMP:20240108T220726 CREATED:20210902T153856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230502T182233Z UID:3693-1685008800-1685293200@gaptrail.org SUMMARY:DelFest DESCRIPTION:DelFest is a family-friendly music festival celebrating the rich legacy of McCoury Music\, a forum for world-class musical collaborations\, and a showcase for fresh new talent with a down-home feeling. Held over four days at the Allegany County Fairgrounds in Cumberland\, Delfest features traditional stage sets by world-class artists\, one-of-a-kind musical collaborations\, special guest sit-ins\, various tributes to Del McCoury and his musical legacy\, intimate appearances at unique “playshops” — informal workshops where the emphasis will be on performance rather than instruction — and in late night indoor performances and picking sessions. Delfest will be immediately preceded by a 3-day Music Academy hosted by The Travelin’ McCourys and other all star players. Finish your ride on the Great Allegheny Passage and celebrate with tickets to this Appalachian heritage event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare: URL:https://gaptrail.org/event/delfest/ LOCATION:Allegany County Fairgrounds\, 11400 Moss Avenue\, Cumberland\, Maryland\, 21502\, United States CATEGORIES:Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gaptrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/delfest-2017-glory-2500x900-Allegany-County-Tourism.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T170000 DTSTAMP:20240108T220726 CREATED:20230508T194651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230508T194654Z UID:6068-1683975600-1683997200@gaptrail.org SUMMARY:Ohiopyle Wine and Arts Festival DESCRIPTION:Ride to Ohiopyle and sip a glass of white or red during this fun music and arts festival featuring the work of local artisans! This event is a fundraiser for the Ohiopyle-Stewart Community Center as it keeps the town of Ohiopyle thriving. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare: URL:https://gaptrail.org/event/ohiopyle-wine-and-arts-festival/ LOCATION:Ohiopyle\, 15 Sherman Street\, Ohiopyle\, Pennsylvania\, 15470\, United States CATEGORIES:Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gaptrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/River-Wine-Ohiopyle-2500x900-StockSnap.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230430T170000 DTSTAMP:20240108T220726 CREATED:20230403T123827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T123829Z UID:5816-1682496000-1682874000@gaptrail.org SUMMARY:Pennsylvania Maple Festival DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the syrupy goodness of the Pennsylvania Maple Festival\, held in Meyersdale right off the Great Allegheny Passage April 22 and 23\, and April 26 to 30.  Meyersdale is Pennsylvania’s “Maple City\,” and this year’s festival features a tree-tapping ceremony\, horse-drawn carriage rides\, tours of the Historic Meyers Manor Homestead\, and maple syrup-making demonstrations at the Meyers Sugar Shack and Sugar Camp.  Live entertainment\, arts and crafts\, and the crowning of the Maple Queen make this annual event a sweet crowd-pleaser. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare: URL:https://gaptrail.org/event/pennsylvania-maple-festival/ LOCATION:Meyersdale Festival Park\, 120 Meyers Avenue\, Meyersdale\, Pennsylvania\, 15552\, United States CATEGORIES:Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gaptrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Meyersdale-Pennsylvania-Maple-Festival-Pancake-Sign-2500x900-BPerry.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221125T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221231T170000 DTSTAMP:20240108T220726 CREATED:20221103T151223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T151226Z UID:5483-1669363200-1672506000@gaptrail.org SUMMARY:Holiday Market DESCRIPTION:Pedal over to Cumberland for the Allegany Arts Council’s latest “pop-up” Holiday Market\, featuring handmade and original creations by artists throughout the community and region. As you plan for your holiday shopping\, stop by and select from handmade note cards\, knitted items\, small artwork\, and so much more – perfect and original gifts your loved ones and friends will cherish for years to come. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare: URL:https://gaptrail.org/event/holiday-market/ LOCATION:Cumberland\, 9 Centre Street\, Cumberland\, Maryland\, 21502\, United States CATEGORIES:Market ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gaptrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Allegany-Arts-Council-2500x900-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T170000 DTSTAMP:20240108T220726 CREATED:20221005T172842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T172845Z UID:5444-1665835200-1665853200@gaptrail.org SUMMARY:Oktoberfest DESCRIPTION:Catch a glimpse of the red and yellow maple leaves from high up on the Salisbury Viaduct on October 15\, and then stop into Meyersdale for Oktoberfest\, your perfect fall desination for food trucks\, live music\, and beer! Put on by Meyersdale Renaissance\, this festive afternoon benefits revivial and restoration in the downtown business district. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare: URL:https://gaptrail.org/event/oktoberfest/ LOCATION:Meyersdale Festival Park\, 120 Meyers Avenue\, Meyersdale\, Pennsylvania\, 15552\, United States CATEGORIES:Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gaptrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Oktoberfest-Meyersdale-850x515-Meyersdale-Renaissance.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221014T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T160000 DTSTAMP:20240108T220726 CREATED:20220204T185601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T185605Z UID:4299-1665741600-1665849600@gaptrail.org SUMMARY:2022 GAP Relay Presented by UPMC Health Plan DESCRIPTION:The GAP Relay Presented by UPMC Health Plan is a two-day\, nonstop running relay challenge that you won’t want to miss. Relay teams will tackle 150 or 60 miles that include relay legs of varying distances along Great Allegheny Passage from Cumberland to Pittsburgh’s South Side. Each relay team member will receive a commemorative medal\, long sleeve tech tee featuring custom artwork\, and swag bag! \n\n\n\nBuild an awesome team and get ready to RUN WILD\, October 14-15\, 2022. This is an overnight team running event operated by P3R\, which also puts on the Pittsburgh Three Rivers Marathon and a slate of running events for all ages. Medical care and support provided by UPMC Health Plan. Proceeds benefiot the Great Allegheny Passage Conservancy. Registration opens soon. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare: URL:https://gaptrail.org/event/2022-gap-relay-presented-by-upmc-health-plan/ LOCATION:Cumberland\, 13 Canal Street\, Cumberland\, Maryland\, 21502\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gaptrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/GAP-Relay-Runner-2500x900-BPerry.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T140000 DTSTAMP:20240108T220726 CREATED:20220908T163436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T163438Z UID:5404-1664614800-1664632800@gaptrail.org SUMMARY:West Newton 5K/10K and 2 Mile Fun Walk DESCRIPTION:Head to lovely West Newton on October 1 for a competitive 5K/10K run or two mile fun walk organized by volunteers with the Westmoreland Yough Trail Chapter. This annual fundraiser for maintenace projects along the Great Allegheny Passage is perfect for all ages. Earn a medal and enjoy the changing leaves along the Youghiogheny River. Then grab lunch or dinner right in town. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare: URL:https://gaptrail.org/event/west-newton-5k-10k-and-2-mile-fun-walk/ LOCATION:West Newton\, 111 Collinsburg Road\, West Newton\, Pennsylvania\, 15089\, United States CATEGORIES:Competition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gaptrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Vic-Pilipovichs-collage-pic-of-5k-10-K-2500x900-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T150000 DTSTAMP:20240108T220726 CREATED:20220813T195737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220813T195821Z UID:5390-1663399800-1663426800@gaptrail.org SUMMARY:Yough n' Roll Bike Ride DESCRIPTION:Come out for Yough n’ Roll\, a community appreciation day put on by volunteers with the Mon/Yough Trail Council. The day features 40- or 20-mile\, and four-mile out-and-back rides along the Great Allegheny Passage\, plus a hot dogs\, live music\, food trucks\, speakers\, and snacks. Start along the GAP at the parking lot in Boston. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare: URL:https://gaptrail.org/event/yough-n-roll-bike-ride/ LOCATION:Boston\, 1906 Donner Street\, McKeesport\, Pennsylvania\, 15135\, United States CATEGORIES:Competition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gaptrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Boston-Visitor-Center-2500x900-DRiegner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T170000 DTSTAMP:20240108T220726 CREATED:20220613T175759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220613T175929Z UID:5270-1662796800-1662829200@gaptrail.org SUMMARY:2022 3M Bike Challenge DESCRIPTION:Think you have what it takes to cycle faster than a speeding train? Cyclists are invited to challenge the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad’s train as it climbs Mt. Savage in this face-off between man\, machine\, and mountain. \n\n\n\nA timed challenge between cyclists and the train locomotive organized by Mountain Maryland Trails\, the 3M Challenge will follow a 15.3 mile stretch of the Great Allegheny Passage alongside the WMSR railroad tracks\, from Cumberland to Frostburg. Teams of up to six riders per team or individuals can enter the challenge\, and funds raised will support maintenance and development projects on the Maryland portion of the Great Allegheny Passage as well as new trail development opportunities. This year\, a new non-competitive category is available for class 1\, pedal-assist e-bikes eager to take on the challenge. \n\n\n\nRiders will depart from the Western Maryland Railway Station every 10 minutes\, starting at 8:00 am. The train will depart from the station at 11:30 am and will be timed. Teams are challenged to have a better climb time than the train. Teams and individuals who beat the train’s time will receive a prize\, and all participants will receive a souvenir gift. For more information and to register your team for the challenge\, visit www.bikereg.com/3m. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare: URL:https://gaptrail.org/event/2022-3m-bike-challenge/ LOCATION:Canal Place\, 13 Canal St\, Cumberland\, Maryland\, 21502 CATEGORIES:Competition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gaptrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Cyclist-Racing-Cumberland-Caboose-001-BPerry-2500x900-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220905T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220905T123000 DTSTAMP:20240108T220726 CREATED:20220711T173552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220714T131223Z UID:5343-1662366600-1662381000@gaptrail.org SUMMARY:Labor Day Poker Run DESCRIPTION:Bring your family and friends to participate in the 29th Annual Labor Day Poker Run\, sponsored by the Westmoreland Yough Trail Council. Bicyclists and walkers will leave from West Newton to collect playing cards at checkpoints along the Great Allegheny Passage. The best hand among several categories at the end of the event wins a prize! Raffles and a 50/50 drawing complete this day of fundraisingto help volunteers maintain\, preserve and enhance the Westmoreland County section of the Great Allegheny Passage. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare: URL:https://gaptrail.org/event/labor-day-poker-run/ LOCATION:West Newton\, 111 Collinsburg Road\, West Newton\, Pennsylvania\, 15089\, United States CATEGORIES:Competition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gaptrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Poker-Run-2500x900-WYTC.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220809T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220811T210000 DTSTAMP:20240108T220726 CREATED:20220705T204008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220705T204010Z UID:5330-1660057200-1660251600@gaptrail.org SUMMARY:McKeesport International Village DESCRIPTION:Pick a summer evening to bike from the Great Allegheny Passage over to the McKeesport International Village\, an annual ethnic heritage and food festival held at McKeesport’s rose-rich Renziehausen Park. Over three days\, visitors indulge in a variety of cuisine from all over the globe\, including Poland\, Greece\, Hungary\, Lebanon\, Ireland\, Vietnam\, and Italy\, just to name a few. Desserts and other delicious treats include apple dumplings\, funnel cake\, ice cream and fudge. The festival’s main stage features traditional music and performances from regional dance troupes\, an ethnic dance party’ in the Jakomas Blue Top Pavilion\, an ethnic market\, and a children’s activity area with face painters and inflatable attractions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare: URL:https://gaptrail.org/event/mckeesport-international-village/ LOCATION:Renziehausen Park\, 2200 Eden Park Boulevard\, McKeesport\, Pennsylvania\, 15132\, United States CATEGORIES:Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gaptrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/McKeesport-International-Village-2500x900-City-of-McKeesport.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220731T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220731T180000 DTSTAMP:20240108T220726 CREATED:20220714T133145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220714T133147Z UID:5357-1659261600-1659290400@gaptrail.org SUMMARY:Yough Float Trip DESCRIPTION:Join Mountain Watershed Association for an easy four-hour flatwater float on the Youghiogheny River! Starting in Layton\, at Hazelbakers River Trips\, you’ll shuttle to Dawson and float back to your starting spot. Pick a kayak or canoe or bring your own\, and bring a small cooler for snacks. Lunch is included — veggie sandwiches or pulled pork\, with cole slaw and corn on the cob. Bring your bikes and take a spin afterward\, on the parallel section of the Great Allegheny Passage! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nShare: URL:https://gaptrail.org/event/yough-float-trip/ LOCATION:Layton\, 654 Layton Road\, Perryopolis\, Pennsylvania\, 15473\, United States CATEGORIES:Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gaptrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Yough-Float-Flyer-2-2500x900-MWA.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220708T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220708T220000 DTSTAMP:20240108T220726 CREATED:20220705T145931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220705T145933Z UID:5315-1657303200-1657317600@gaptrail.org SUMMARY:Homestead Live Fridays DESCRIPTION:Ride the Great Allegheny Passage on July 8 to Homestead Live Fridays — a fantastic outdoor festival located in multiple venues throughout Homestead’s Eighth Avenue business district—and at street-side pop-ups along the way. Homestead Live Fridays features local performers\, art exhibitions\, and activities each evening from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. Grab a drink or a bite to eat and check out some of the region’s best local live music! \n\n\n\nJuly’s theme is Circus on the Street. The Pittsburgh Circus Arts Collaborative will bring a bit of fire and excitement to the Community Plaza at 309 East Eighth Avenue—with fire breathers\, fire jugglers\, stilt walkers\, and more! You can also check out live jazz by the Difficult Times Youth Jazz Band in the Plaza. This is addition to all the music and events happening throughout the Eighth Avenue business corridor. Check it out! \n\n\n\nHomestead Live Fridays is a collaborative effort of Rivers of Steel and the Steel Valley Enterprise Zone. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare: URL:https://gaptrail.org/event/homestead-live-fridays/ LOCATION:Homestead Community Plaza\, 309 East Eighth Avenue\, Homestead\, Pennsylvania\, 15120\, United States CATEGORIES:Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gaptrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Screenshot-2022-07-05-105510.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR