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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T150000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230604T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230604T160000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230602T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230604T170000
DTSTAMP:20240108T221026
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230527T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230527T170000
DTSTAMP:20240108T221026
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230528T170000
DTSTAMP:20240108T221026
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T170000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230430T170000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221125T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221231T170000
DTSTAMP:20240108T221026
CREATED:20221103T151223Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T170000
DTSTAMP:20240108T221026
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221014T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T160000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T140000
DTSTAMP:20240108T221026
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T150000
DTSTAMP:20240108T221026
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T170000
DTSTAMP:20240108T221026
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220905T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220905T123000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220809T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220811T210000
DTSTAMP:20240108T221026
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220731T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220731T180000
DTSTAMP:20240108T221026
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220708T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220708T220000
DTSTAMP:20240108T221026
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220702T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220702T170000
DTSTAMP:20240108T221026
CREATED:20220701T150431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220701T150859Z
UID:5306-1656748800-1656781200@gaptrail.org
SUMMARY:60 Miles for Veterans
DESCRIPTION:Join this fantastic 60 mile ride with and for veterans\, from Connellsville to Downtown Pittsburgh\, in support of the Veterans Leadership Program and their work providing support services\, health and wellness care\, and social connections for military veterans.  This friendly ride raises money for VLP and can be done as a virtail event from your own stationary bike.  Register today! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare:
URL:https://gaptrail.org/event/60-miles-for-veterans/
LOCATION:Yough River Park\, 259 Sixth Avenue\, Connellsville\, Pennsylvania\, 15425\, United States
CATEGORIES:Competition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220625T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220625T140000
DTSTAMP:20240108T221026
CREATED:20220613T173845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220613T173937Z
UID:5253-1656154800-1656165600@gaptrail.org
SUMMARY:Dam Day
DESCRIPTION:Join staff from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to tour the Youghiogheny River Lake Dam\, built in 1943 to provide flood control and pollution redmediation in the Youghiogheny River watershed.  Learn how the dam was constructed\, how it operates\, and how it is maintained.  Staff will provide information on dam safety and best practices for staying safe on Youghiogheny River Lake.  Family-friendly and open to the public\, \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare:
URL:https://gaptrail.org/event/dam-day/
LOCATION:Youghiogheny River Lake\, 497 Flanigan Road\, Confluence\, Pennsylvania\, 15424\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220610T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220610T210000
DTSTAMP:20240108T221026
CREATED:20220531T161543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220607T191224Z
UID:5217-1654887600-1654894800@gaptrail.org
SUMMARY:Free Screening of WQED's The Great Ride: Landmarks Along the Trail
DESCRIPTION:Join friends and fans of the Great Allegheny Passage to screen WQED’s brand new one-hour documentary\, The Great Ride: Landmarks Along the Trail\, before its broadcast premiere on WQED-TV later in June.  This fresh look at the Great Allegheny Passage includes in-depth story segments from Downtown Pittsburgh to Cumberland\, and cover famous landmarks and less familiar stops along the journey.  The one-hour documentary will be screened\, followed by a panel discussion and question and answer session led by WQED Producer Beth Dolinar\, key members of the production team\, and Great Allegheny Passage representatives and volunteers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare:
URL:https://gaptrail.org/event/wqed-the-great-ride-landmarks-frostburg/
LOCATION:The Palace Theater\, 31 East Main Street\, Frostburg\, MD\, 21532\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220609T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220609T203000
DTSTAMP:20240108T221026
CREATED:20220531T150407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220531T161748Z
UID:5194-1654799400-1654806600@gaptrail.org
SUMMARY:Free Screening of WQED's The Great Ride: Landmarks Along the Trail
DESCRIPTION:Join friends and fans of the Great Allegheny Passage to screen WQED’s brand new one-hour documentary\, The Great Ride: Landmarks Along the Trail\, before its broadcast premiere on WQED-TV later in June.  This fresh look at the Great Allegheny Passage includes in-depth story segments from Downtown Pittsburgh to Cumberland\, and cover famous landmarks and less familiar stops along the journey.  The one-hour documentary will be screened\, followed by a panel discussion and question and answer session led by WQED Producer Beth Dolinar\, key members of the production team\, and Great Allegheny Passage representatives and volunteers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare:
URL:https://gaptrail.org/event/wqed-the-great-ride-landmarks-confluence/
LOCATION:Tissue Farm\, 446 Latrobe Avenue\, Confluence\, Pennsylvania\, 15424\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220607T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220607T203000
DTSTAMP:20240108T221026
CREATED:20220531T161212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T191656Z
UID:5212-1654626600-1654633800@gaptrail.org
SUMMARY:Free Screening of WQED's The Great Ride: Landmarks Along the Trail
DESCRIPTION:Join friends and fans of the Great Allegheny Passage to screen WQED’s brand new one-hour documentary\, The Great Ride: Landmarks Along the Trail\, before its broadcast premiere on WQED-TV later in June.  This fresh look at the Great Allegheny Passage includes in-depth story segments from Downtown Pittsburgh to Cumberland\, and cover famous landmarks and less familiar stops along the journey.  The one-hour documentary will be screened\, followed by a panel discussion and question and answer session led by WQED Producer Beth Dolinar\, key members of the production team\, and Great Allegheny Passage representatives and volunteers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare:
URL:https://gaptrail.org/event/wqed-the-great-ride-landmarks-munhall/
LOCATION:The Pump House\, 880 East Waterfront Drive\, Munhall\, Pennsylvania\, 15120\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220604T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220604T120000
DTSTAMP:20240108T221026
CREATED:20220429T184302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220429T184304Z
UID:5151-1654329600-1654344000@gaptrail.org
SUMMARY:Tri Town Trot
DESCRIPTION:Register for this 10K run\, 5K run\, and 5K walk\, part of the Dawson Sesquicentennial Celebration and the Tri Town Homecoming Weekend.  All paid entrants receive a t-shirt. Awards will be presented to the the top three male and female finishers overall and to the top three male and female finishers in each age group.  This scenic out-and-back course includes a section of the Great Allegheny Passage.  Saturday events include a parade\, food vendors\, music\, games and fireworks. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare:
URL:https://gaptrail.org/event/tri-town-trot/
LOCATION:Dawson\, 203 Cochran Street\, Dawson\, Pennsylvania\, 15428
CATEGORIES:Competition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220515T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220515T160000
DTSTAMP:20240108T221026
CREATED:20220311T201139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220311T202936Z
UID:4415-1652616000-1652630400@gaptrail.org
SUMMARY:Peak of the Passage Geology Ride
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy this flat group ride with retired geologist Fred Zelt\, a Certified League Cycling Instructor through the League of American Bicyclists and Founder of the Social Distance Cycling Club.  Fred will bring his knowledge and passion to the Great Allegheny Passage and the geological features near the Eastern Continental Divide and Big Savage Tunnel.  The group will cycle at a moderate pace and stop often to take photos and discuss topics related to the landscape and the fascinating history of the region\, much of which has national or global significance.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare:
URL:https://gaptrail.org/event/peak-of-the-passage-geology-ride/
LOCATION:Meyersdale\, 120 Meyers Avenue\, Meyersdale\, Pennsylvania\, 15552
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220501T160000
DTSTAMP:20240108T221026
CREATED:20220204T175735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T175738Z
UID:4288-1651053600-1651420800@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 23 and 24\, and April 27 to May 1.  Meyersdale is Pennsylvania’s “Maple City\,” and the 2022 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/2022-pennsylvania-maple-festival/
LOCATION:Meyersdale\, 120 Meyers Avenue\, Meyersdale\, Pennsylvania\, 15552
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T140000
DTSTAMP:20240108T221026
CREATED:20220308T154332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220310T171206Z
UID:4394-1650700800-1650722400@gaptrail.org
SUMMARY:Little Boston Half Marathon and 5K Run/Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join friends from the Mon/Yough Trail Council for this annual event — either a half marathon or a 5K race — on the Great Allegheny Passage starting at the parking lot in the hamlet of Boston\, right up the Youghiogheny River from McKeesport.  This section of the GAP is newly resurfaced\, and proceeds from this event support ongoing maintenance along this segment.      \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare:
URL:https://gaptrail.org/event/little-boston-half-marathon-and-5k-run-walk/
LOCATION:Elizabeth Township\, 1902 Donner Street\, McKeesport\, Pennsylvania\, 15135
CATEGORIES:Competition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220416T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220416T130000
DTSTAMP:20240108T221026
CREATED:20220406T200150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220407T133924Z
UID:5064-1650096000-1650114000@gaptrail.org
SUMMARY:YRTC Spring Running Races
DESCRIPTION:Register now for one of these great running competitions on the Great Allegheny Passage in Connellsville — pick from among a 5K walk\, 5K run\, 10K run\, 10 mile run\, or half marathon — starting at Yough River Park.  Proceeds support the Yough River Trail Council\, which deploys volunteers along the GAP to perform important maintenance work year-round.  Enjoy a morning with friends along the lovely Youghiogheny River.  Sports drinks will be available during the races\, and participants will be eligible for prizes at the finish line! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare:
URL:https://gaptrail.org/event/2022-yrtc-spring-running-races/
LOCATION:Connellsville\, 131 West Crawford Avenue\, Connellsville\, Pennsylvania\, 15425
CATEGORIES:Competition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220301T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220331T170000
DTSTAMP:20240108T221026
CREATED:20220204T190931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T190933Z
UID:4304-1646121600-1648746000@gaptrail.org
SUMMARY:IceCycle
DESCRIPTION:Support Friends of the Riverfront by biking 31 miles in 31 days along the Three Rivers Heritage Trail\, Great Allegheny Passage\, or on a trail near you. IceCycle is a great way to challenge yourself to get outdoors and moving this winter! \n\n\n\nRegistration is $31 and benefits Friends of the Riverfront’s trail maintenance and improvement fund. Participants who register and complete their 31 miles by March 31\, 2022\, will be eligible to win prizes.  Volunteers handle maintenance on the GAP in Pittsburgh\, as well as on other segments of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare:
URL:https://gaptrail.org/event/2022-icecycle-friends-of-the-riverfront/
LOCATION:Great Allegheny Passage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220205T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220205T160000
DTSTAMP:20240108T221026
CREATED:20220204T173733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T173735Z
UID:4280-1644058800-1644076800@gaptrail.org
SUMMARY:Winterfest
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy sledding\, cross-country-skiiing\, snowshoeing\, family wagon rides\, and a food truck in the pristine\, snow-covered hills of Ohiopyle State Park\, courtesy of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.  This annual event is scaled back a bit for COVID\, but the temperatures are right and the wintery woods are waiting! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare:
URL:https://gaptrail.org/event/2022-winterfest-ohiopyle/
LOCATION:Ohiopyle State Park\, 124 Main Street\, Ohiopyle\, Pennsylvania\, 15470\, United States
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