Blogs about events happening in the area.
The Sunday Market at Cambria City takes place the last Sunday of the month from May through October. Chestnut Street is blocked off and a variety of vendors set up their tents. Three Sunday Markets have already come and gone, but don’t worry! There are three more Sunday Markets. Vendors While every Sunday Market is …
It’s October and the days are getting shorter. Leaves are falling from the trees. Halloween is around the corner. There is still time to enjoy some fall activities. Just beware of spectral dogs, ghosts and devils! Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes There are plenty of pumpkin patches around. Some are bigger and more commercial, while …
Country Fox went on a morbid excursion this weekend. We visited the Cambria County Historical Society in Ebensburg. The Historical Society has brought back a fascinating display: Morbid Curiosity. The display opens just in time for the spooky and dark time of year. What can one expect? The exhibit is located on the second floor …
Nothing says fall like Ebensburg’s PotatoFest. This weekend graced all visitors with the perfect weather for the 30th Annual PotatoFest. If you have never been, you are missing out. Potatoes? Yes, the last Saturday of September is dedicated to the lowly potato. How can an entire festival be dedicated to potatoes? Well, Cambria County is …
Country Fox spent some time at the Festival of Books Saturday morning. What is the Festival of Books you might be asking? How it Started It started in 2018 as the Allegheny Regional Festival of Books (ARFB). This grassroots organization wanted to promote local authors while creating a literary festival that was community based and …
Cambria County Arts and Heritage Festival is a unique gathering of the old and the modern. Country Fox strolled through on Sunday, September 12th. Haven’t visited this wonderful event before? Read on to find out why you should next year. Laurel Highlands Historical Village The Laurel Highlands Historical Village is a non-profit founded in 2003. …
Country Fox has been having some mini adventures. We’ve been getting out and about as much as possible trying to enjoy as much of the end of summer as possible. A few weeks ago we went on a hike with some friends. This past weekend we attended a bluegrass festival. Today I’m going to share …
The weather this past weekend was too perfect to miss out on a visit to the Ligonier County Market. Farmer’s Markets and the like are a great way for shoppers to buy local produce. It is also a great way to meet and get to know your local farmers. Country Fox likes to support local …
An herbal affair is coming this weekend at the Dillweed Bed and Breakfast. The annual Herb Faire is always a treat. Read on to find out what goes on at an Herb Faire. Herbs Galore Each year the Dillweed Bed and Breakfast hosts the Herb Faire. The Herb Study Group of Indiana County sets up …
April showers have brought May flowers. Hopefully the bees have shown up, too. Bees are beyond important to life on Earth. If you’re not in the know about why bees are important, check out the next section. If you know how amazing bees are and want to know what you can do to help skip …