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48 t h Annual Saturday & Sunday September 15 16, 2018 375 Southpointe Boulevard Suite 240 Canonsburg, PA 15317 Arts & Crafts, Food, Live

1 48 t h Annual Saturday & Sunday September 15 16, Southpointe Boulevard Suite 240 Canonsburg, PA Arts & Crafts, Food, Live Entertainment, Demonstrations, Special Activities & Exhibits Festivities at 10 Historic Covered Bridge Locations VisitWashingtonCountyPA.com VisitGreene.org

48 th Annual The Washington and Greene Counties Tourism Promotion Agencies invite you to take part in a celebration of their rich histories and beautiful countrysides during the 48th Annual

2 48 th Annual The Washington and Greene Counties Tourism Promotion Agencies invite you to take part in a celebration of their rich histories and beautiful countrysides during the 48th Annual Washington & Greene Counties Covered Bridge Festival presented by EQT. Each of the 10 festival locations offer a charming atmosphere and an array of activities including handmade arts and crafts, homestyle foods, historical re-enactments, crafting demonstrations and delightful entertainment. Held the third weekend in September each year, the Covered Bridge Festival is regarded as a signature event in the area and the official start to the Fall season. Admission and Parking are Free Festival Hours are: 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. unless otherwise stated Held Rain or Shine All activities are subject to change. Sponsored by: VisitWashingtonCountyPA.com WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Larry Maggi, Chairman Diana Irey Vaughan Harlan G. Shober, Jr. and VisitGreene.org GREENE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Blair Zimmerman, Chairman Dave Coder Archie Trader 1 Bridges Greene County Bridges Page # for Festival Information 3

BROWNLEE McGuffey Community Park CARMICHAELS Carmichaels Greene County Both days: Horse drawn wagon rides and Whiskey Jug Rangers encampment (Revolutionary War Era) Rice s Fort SUNDAY: 10:00 A.M. Claysville Association of Churches Service Both Days: 1:00 p.

Vendors: Numerous food vendors; craft items including jewelry, decorating items and wooden crafts; Flea Market and Farmers Market. Contact: Howard 724.663.5831 or hja3@hotmail.

Follow one mile to park grounds on right. Both days: Noon 3:00 p.m. Face painting Noon 4:00 p.m. Horse drawn wagon rides Saturday: 10:50 a.m. 11:50 a.m. American Legion Post 400 Band 11:50 a.m. 12:50 p.

Food: Delicious food booths on the grounds. Lots of ice cream! Contact: Ann Bargerstock 724.966.5512 or 724.255.5229 Directions: Location off Route 88 in Greene County.

From Uniontown: Take Route 21 West to Paisley intersection. Turn right on Route 88 North, three miles to Carmichaels.

3 BROWNLEE McGuffey Community Park CARMICHAELS Carmichaels Greene County Both days: Horse drawn wagon rides and Whiskey Jug Rangers encampment (Revolutionary War Era) Rice s Fort SUNDAY: 10:00 A.M. Claysville Association of Churches Service Both Days: 1:00 p.m. Indian attack and a historical talk by Chief Logan Saturday: 3:00 p.m. Live entertainment by Coffin Notice 5:00 p.m. Live entertainment by Rooster Demonstrations: Live cannon fire each day, chain saw carving and sale, and apple butter making and sale. Vendors: Numerous food vendors; craft items including jewelry, decorating items and wooden crafts; Flea Market and Farmers Market. Contact: Howard or hja3@hotmail.com Directions: Located at McGuffey Community Park. From I-70 Exit 6: Turn right into Claysville and follow on to Route 231 South. Turn right on Beham Ridge Road, just under overpass of I-70. Follow one mile to park grounds on right. Both days: Noon 3:00 p.m. Face painting Noon 4:00 p.m. Horse drawn wagon rides Saturday: 10:50 a.m. 11:50 a.m. American Legion Post 400 Band 11:50 a.m. 12:50 p.m. Timm Reeves 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Greene Academy Dulcimer Players 2:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Spoonwood Station Sunday: Noon 2:00 p.m. 40+ Band 2:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Triple Dare Crafts: Many quality crafters including Greene Academy items and memorabilia. Food: Delicious food booths on the grounds. Lots of ice cream! Contact: Ann Bargerstock or Directions: Location off Route 88 in Greene County. From I-79, Exit 14: Follow Route 21 East to Carmichaels. Bridge is located in Old Town Carmichaels approximately two blocks left of Town Square. From Uniontown: Take Route 21 West to Paisley intersection. Turn right on Route 88 North, three miles to Carmichaels. McCLURG Hanover Township Park (1880 Devil s Den Kings Creek) 4 A variety of craft and food vendors, as well as entertainment to delight all ages. Three play lots for children. Contact: Directions: Located in Hanover Township Park in West Burgettstown / Florence. From Washington, PA: Take Route 18 North to lighted intersection, then left at light on Old Route 22, and travel one mile to Hanover Park on left. Six miles from Weirton, WV; 30 minutes from Pittsburgh or Washington, PA; 20 minutes from Steubenville or East Liverpool, OH. One mile from the KeyBank Pavilion. GPS Address for McClurg Bridge: 11 Municipal Drive, Burgettstown, PA ** Special Hours: Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.; Sunday Noon - 6:00 p.m. ** Buses Welcome; unlimited craft space ** Handicap accessible 5

EBENEZER Mingo Creek County Park Saturday: DJ Dale Allen 2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.

m Black Dog Hollow (country) Crafts: More than 100 craft vendors featuring wood and seasonal items, dried floral arrangements, pottery, lawn décor, small furniture, signs and plaques, dolls, candles,

tapestries, ornaments, paintings and covered bridge novelty items.

wraps), Concession Food Service (fresh cut French fries, deep fried pickles and shaved ice), Le s Oriental (chicken on a stick, eggrolls and fried rice), Lombardo s Concessions (Philly cheese steaks,

4 EBENEZER Mingo Creek County Park Saturday: DJ Dale Allen 2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. J.J. Bickle (oldies) Sunday: DJ Dale Allen 2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m Black Dog Hollow (country) Crafts: More than 100 craft vendors featuring wood and seasonal items, dried floral arrangements, pottery, lawn décor, small furniture, signs and plaques, dolls, candles, soaps, fabric items, wreaths, leather goods, stained glass, painted slates, plants, pumpkins and gourds, metal crafts, pet items, clothing and accessories, jewelry, photography, glassware, tapestries, ornaments, paintings and covered bridge novelty items. Food: Country Accent (sweet sausage and sausage gravy with biscuits), Big Girls BBQ (ribs, pulled pork and chicken), Charleroi Masonic Lodge (hot dogs), Off the Grill (gyros, crab cakes and pita wraps), Concession Food Service (fresh cut French fries, deep fried pickles and shaved ice), Le s Oriental (chicken on a stick, eggrolls and fried rice), Lombardo s Concessions (Philly cheese steaks, kielbasa and chicken fingers), Regional Flavors Catering (ice cream and quesadillas), The SpringHouse (homemade pies, raisin bread, apple dumplings, cobbler and cookies), Long Branch Community Grange (funnel cakes), Herold s Original Kettle Korn, Patti s Pastries (stuffed cupcakes and lady locks), strudels, fudge, Italian ice, cinnamon roasted nuts, Plum Run Winery, maple products, dips, spreads and gourmet pre-packaged food and drink mixes. Contact: Tourism Promotion Agency HENRY Mingo Creek County Park Train rides for young children Crafts: Alpaca products, scenic photography, pet treats, Amish furniture, handcrafted jewelry, ceramics, country décor, baked goods, purses, cast iron items, homemade jams and jellies, stained glass, hand painted sweatshirts, doll clothes, embroidery items, candles, hand-made soap, wine charms, wind chimes, primitive wooden and floral items, clay items, wooden furniture, seasonal decorations for home and lawn, crochet items, live plants and mums. Food: Pitas and wraps, pulled pork sandwiches, crab cakes, chicken dinners, chicken strips, kielbasa, pierogies, haluski, stromboli, pizza, curly and sweet potato fries, deep fried veggies, blooming onions, funnel cakes, old-fashioned copper kettle popcorn, local honey, homemade fudge, beef jerky, cotton candy, old-fashioned lemonade, coated nuts and toffee. Contact: Diane Clark, Mental Health Association Directions: Located in Mingo Creek County Park, 12 miles east of Washington. From Pittsburgh via I-79: Take I-79 South to Exit 43. Turn right and follow to stop sign. Turn right on Route 519 South and follow to Route 136 East. From Pittsburgh via Route 51: Take Route 51 South to PA Toll Route 43 South. Pay toll and take Exit 44. Turn right on Route 136 West. From Morgantown: Take I-79 North to I-70 East, Exit 27. Turn left and follow to stop sign. Turn right on Route 136 East. From New Stanton: Take I-70 West to PA Toll Route 43 North. Take Exit 44, pay toll and turn left on Route 136 West. From Wheeling: Take I-70 East to Exit 27. Turn left and follow to stop sign. Turn right on Route 136 East. Watch for Mingo Creek County Park signs. One-way traffic through Mingo Park. Henry Bridge traffic enters at Mansion Hill Road off Route 136. All traffic exits Chapel Hill Road. ** Handicapped Parking Available Directions: Located in Mingo Creek County Park. Follow directions same as Henry Bridge at right. Ebenezer Bridge traffic enters at Sichi Hill Road off Route 136. All traffic exits Chapel Hill Road. ** Handicapped Parking Available ** First Aid sponsored by the Washington Health System and Peters Township Ambulance Service 6 7

HUGHES Amwell Township PINE BANK Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village Antique vehicle owners are welcome to display. 10:00 A.M. 5:00 P.M. Tours of The Cook-Dodd Cabin Saturday: Noon 2:00 P.M. Sandy Lusko Huffmann 3:00 P.

Church youth groups providing funnel cakes and other vendors will provide bakery products. Crafts: Variety of crafts and the Amwell Township s Historic Society will have a Chinese auction.

McKinney s Triple M Market is close to the bridge area.

5 HUGHES Amwell Township PINE BANK Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village Antique vehicle owners are welcome to display. 10:00 A.M. 5:00 P.M. Tours of The Cook-Dodd Cabin Saturday: Noon 2:00 P.M. Sandy Lusko Huffmann 3:00 P.M. 5:00 P.M. Legacy Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Church service Noon 2:00 P.M. TBA 3:00 P.M. 5:00 P.M. Cat Fish Camp Food: Provided by Lone Pine Volunteer Fire Department includes fire roasted beef and pork sandwiches, hot dogs, hot sausage, cabbage and noodles, beans and homemade desserts. Church youth groups providing funnel cakes and other vendors will provide bakery products. Crafts: Variety of crafts and the Amwell Township s Historic Society will have a Chinese auction. Contact: Kathy Wall Directions: Located off of I-79, Exit 23 (bridge is visible from I-79). On secondary road paralleling northbound lanes of I-79. McKinney s Triple M Market is close to the bridge area. The public is invited to visit this 275-acre outdoor museum featuring a 19th century living history village with a oneroom school, blacksmith shop, church, log houses and the Pine Bank Covered Bridge. This covered bridge, built in 1871, is the oldest surviving bridge in the southwestern corner of PA and was fully rehabilitated this year including repairs made to the timberframed Kingpost truss. In addition to the 19th century village, also visit the museum s recreated 16th century Indian village to see what life was like in Western PA before European settlement; a recreated 18th century frontier trading post and Indian cabin; an exhibit about the barns of Western PA; as well as exhibits of horse-drawn vehicles and equipment, harness racing memorabilia and historic regional photographs. Do not miss the worldrenowned Meadowcroft Rockshelter National Historic Landmark, a prehistoric campsite that dates back 16,000 years (admission ticket required). The museum s visitor center includes restrooms and a gift shop. A picnic area and pavilion are also located on the grounds. Live musical performance will take place throughout the day in Meadowcroft s historic 1870 Fairview Church. Tom Crytzer and Tiffany Apan, dressed in period fashions, will perform historical tunes that date from the American civil war. Contact: Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village or heinzhistorycenter.org. Directions: Located in Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village in Avella. From Washington, PA: Take Route 18 North to Route 50 West into Avella and follow signs. From Pittsburgh: Take I-79 South to Exit 54. Turn left on Route 50 West for approximately 25 miles into Avella and follow signs. ** Special Hours: Saturday Noon - 5:00 P.M. Sunday 1:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. ** Pets are NOT PERMITTED on the museum grounds WYIT SPROWLS East Finley Township Park DEMONSTRATIONS: Live re-enactors featuring 18th century cooking and live blacksmithing. VENDORS: Numerous food vendors, craft and handmade items and yard sale/flea Market items Contact: Tom Kelsall or Janice Jones Facebook page: facebook.com/eastfinleypark Horse drawn wagon rides, tractor run, antique and classic car show, children s playground, tour of The Jordan one-room schoolhouse. Live Country music on stage throughout both days. 8 Directions: Located in East Finley Township Park. From I-70 Exit 6: Turn right into Claysville and follow onto Route 231 South. Follow approximately five miles to East Finley Township Park, turning right on Templeton Run Road. From Route 18, near Washington/Greene County line: Take Route 231 North. Follow approximately five miles to East Finley Township Park, turning left on Templeton Run Road. Bridge located at left on park grounds. ** Bus Tours Welcome; Ample Parking ** Handicapped Parking 9

KREPPS Mt. Pleasant Township WHITE Garards Fort Greene County A family-friendly venue sponsored by the Hickory U.E.P. Church with activities for all ages.

Saturday: Antique tractor show Sunday: Antique and classic car show Live performances on stage throughout both days. SATURDAY: 10:00 A.M. Fred and Friends 11:30 A.M. Sue Totin and the Berean Fellowship Singers 1:30 P.

Food: Great food from the Hickory Church kitchen including BBQ chicken, bean soup, roast beef sandwiches, homemade baked goods and funnel cakes.

From Washington, PA: Take Route 18 North to Route 50 East into Hickory past the Fire Station, then turn left onto Wabash Avenue for four miles to the intersection of Waterdam Road and Covered Bridge

6 KREPPS Mt. Pleasant Township WHITE Garards Fort Greene County A family-friendly venue sponsored by the Hickory U.E.P. Church with activities for all ages. Krepps Bridge is a working covered bridge located near the farming community of Hickory. Saturday: Antique tractor show Sunday: Antique and classic car show Live performances on stage throughout both days. SATURDAY: 10:00 A.M. Fred and Friends 11:30 A.M. Sue Totin and the Berean Fellowship Singers 1:30 P.M. Mikey Dee Band 4:00 P.M. Dream Machine Sunday: 8:30 A.M. Church Service featuring Hickory Praise Team 10:00 A.M. Lonesome Lost and Foggy Band 1:00 p.m. Mansfield Five Crafts: Jewelry, home and personal care items, fall plants, decorating items and silent auction. Food: Great food from the Hickory Church kitchen including BBQ chicken, bean soup, roast beef sandwiches, homemade baked goods and funnel cakes. Kids Zone: Kreppsy the Troll, zipline, slide, games, inflatable and other fun activities. Contact: Ron Stewart Directions: Located off Route 50 in Hickory. From Washington, PA: Take Route 18 North to Route 50 East into Hickory past the Fire Station, then turn left onto Wabash Avenue for four miles to the intersection of Waterdam Road and Covered Bridge Road. From Bridgeville: Take Route 50 West to Hickory and turn right on Wabash Avenue, then four miles to the bridge. From Route 22: Take Route 18 through Burgettstown, turn left on Route 50 into Hickory. Turn left on Wabash Avenue to the bridge. GPS Address for Krepps Bridge: 1 Covered Bridge Road, McDonald, PA ** Handicapped Parking Available ** Special Hours: Saturday 10:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. Sunday Worship Service 8:30 A.M. Festival 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Both Days: Children s activities, wagon rides, Team Greene Outdoors Archery demonstration, and Native American Village featuring re-enactor Ghost in the Head portraying a living history of the Huron Indians of the 1700 s. 3:00 p.m. Civil War re-enactors living history camp and Battle for the Bridge re-enactment by 140th PVI, 40th PVI Co. F, 30th VA Co. H (Barbour Grays) and the 1st VA CAV Co H. Saturday: 10:00 a.m. Special speaker: Betsy McClure Lyme disease in SW Pennsylvania Sunday: 10:00 a.m. Worship service with the Reverend Gary Whipkey of John Corbly Memorial Baptist Church Gospel Music by Dan Cunningham, His Royal Blood, Cross Vision, Heart-Beat!, Choz-N-1z, Free Spirit, Crimson Stream, Ambassadors for Christ, The Generations and Heaven Bound Ministries Demonstrations: Antique tools, quilt making, pottery and alpacas. Crafts: Many wonderful crafts including handmade wood items, homemade jewelry, wire beading, floral arrangements, T-shirts, ball caps, seasonal wood products, wooden toys, primitive and fabric crafts, bird feeders, salsa, honey, apple butter and jams. Food: Homemade goods made by local non-profits including fresh baked goods, pies, sloppy joes, creamed chicken, sweet and hot sausage, BBQ ham, hamburgers, hot dogs, cabbage-n-noodles, cabbage roll dinners, pierogies, French fries, buffalo burgers, funnel cakes, fried bread, steak dinners, chicken and rib dinners, fish sandwiches, kielbasa and kraut, pulled pork with coleslaw, chili and corn bread. Pioneer breakfast served until 11:00 A.M. Contact: Greene County Tourism or wcbridge@gmail.com Directions: Located off I-79, Exit 7 in Greene County. Turn towards Garards Fort. Right to the T (Garards Fort Road). Turn right on Roberts Run Road and bridge is visible on the right. GPS Address for White Bridge: 500 Roberts Run Road, Waynesburg, PA

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