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47thAnnual

Saturday & SundaySeptember 16 – 17, 2017

Festivities at 10 Historic

Covered Bridge Locations

Arts & Crafts, Food, LiveEntertainment, Demonstrations,

Special Activities & Exhibits

VisitWashingtonCountyPA.comVisitGreene.org

The Washington and Greene CountiesTourism Promotion Agencies invite youto take part in a celebration of their rich

histories and beautiful countrysidesduring the 47th Annual Washington &

Greene Counties Covered Bridge Festival presented by EQT.

Each of the 10 festival locations offera charming atmosphere and an array

of activities including handmade arts and crafts, homestyle foods,historical re-enactments, crafting

demonstrations and delightfulentertainment. Held the third

weekend in September each year, the Covered Bridge Festival is

regarded as the signature event in the area and the official start

to the Fall season.

Admission and Parking are FreeFestival Hours are:

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. unless otherwise stated

Held Rain or ShineAll activities are subject to change

VisitWashingtonCountyPA.comWASHINGTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Larry Maggi, ChairmanDiana Irey VaughanHarlan G. Shober, Jr.

Sponsored by:

and

VisitGreene.orgGREENE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Blair Zimmerman, Chairman Dave Coder

Archie Trader

Washington County Bridges

Greene County Bridges

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Special Activities:

Both days: Horse drawn wagon rides and Whiskey Jug Rangersencampment (Revolutionary War Era)SUNDAY: 10:00 A.M. Claysville Association of Churches Service

Entertainment:

Both Days: 1:00 p.m. Indian attack and a historical talk by Chief CornstockSaturday: 3:00 p.m. Live entertainment by Coffin Notice4:00 p.m. Live entertainment by Rooster

Demonstrations: Live cannon fireeach 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 724.663.5831 orhja3@hotmail.com

Directions: Located at McGuffeyCommunity Park. From I-70 Exit 6: Turn right into Claysville and follow on toRoute 231 South. Turn right on Beham Ridge Road, just under overpass of I-70.Follow one mile to park grounds on right.

Special Activities:

Both days:

Noon – 3:00 p.m. Face Painting Noon – 4:00 p.m. Horse-drawn wagon rides

Entertainment:

Saturday:

10:50 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. American Legion Post 400 Band11:50 a.m. – 12:50 p.m. Timm Reeves1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Greene Academy Dulcimer Players2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Spoonwood Station

Sunday:

Noon – 2:00 p.m. To Be Announced2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Triple Dare Band

Crafts: Many quality crafters including Greene Academy items andmemorabilia.

Food: Delicious food booths both in the kitchen and 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 I-79, Exit 14: FollowRoute 21 East to Carmichaels. Bridge is located in “Old Town” Carmichaelsapproximately two blocks left of Town Square. From Uniontown: Take Route 21 Westto Paisley intersection. Turn right on Route 88 North, three miles to Carmichaels.

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McGuffey Community Park

Washington County

CARMICHAELSB R I D G E

Carmichaels

Greene County

BROWNLEEB R I D G E

Activities: A variety of craft andfood vendors, as well asentertainment to delight all ages.Three play lots for children.Contact: 724.947.9109Directions: Located in Hanover Township Park in West Burgettstown /Florence. From Washington, PA: Take Route 18 North to lighted intersection, thenleft at light on Old Route 22, and travel one mile to Hanover Park on left. Six milesfrom Weirton, WV; 30 minutes from Pittsburgh or Washington, PA; 20 minutes fromSteubenville or East Liverpool, OH. One mile from the KeyBank Pavilion. GPS Address for McClurg Bridge: 11 Municipal Drive, Burgettstown, PA 15021** Special Hours: Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.; Sunday Noon - 6:00 p.m.** Buses Welcome; unlimited craft space ** Handicap accessible** Pets are NOT PERMITTED in Festival Site

McCLURGB R I D G E

Hanover Township Park Washington County(1880 – Devil’s Den – Kings Creek)

EBENEZERB R I D G E

Entertainment:

Saturday: DJ Terry Hazlett (WJPA); 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Black Horse (country)Sunday: DJ Dale Allen (WJPA); 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m American Pie (oldies)

Crafts: More than 100 craft vendors featuring wood and seasonal items,dried floral arrangements, ceramics, pottery, lawn décor, small furniture,personalized items, dolls, baskets, 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,paintings, covered bridgenovelty items, mapleproducts and gourmet pre-packaged food mixes.

Food: Country Accent(sweet sausage and sausagegravy with biscuits), BigGirls BBQ (ribs, pulled porkand chicken), CharleroiMasonic Lodge (hot dogs),Off the Grill (gyros, crabcakes and pita wraps), St.Mary’s Church (haluski,meatball sandwiches andFrench fries), True VineAnglican Church (cheeseburgers, ham BBQ and zucchini fries), ConcessionFood Service (fresh cut French fries, shaved ice and deep fried pickles), Le’sOriental (chicken on a stick, eggrolls and fried rice), Lombardo’s Concessions(Philly cheese steaks, kielbasa and chicken fingers), Pittsburgh Fire TruckPizza, Gosia’s Pierogies, Regional Flavors Catering (quesadillas and icecream), The SpringHouse (homemade pies, raisin bread, apple dumplings,cobbler and cookies), Long Branch Community Grange (funnel cakes),Herold’s Original Kettle Korn, strudels, fudge, Italian ice, cinnamon roastednuts, gourmet stuffed cupcakes by Patti’s Pastries, Ripepi Winery and more.

Contact: Washington County Tourism Promotion Agency 1.866.927.4969

Directions: Located in Mingo Creek County Park. Follow directions same asHenry Bridge at right. Ebenezer Bridge traffic enters at Sichi Hill Road off Route136. All traffic exits Chapel Hill Road.

** Handicapped Parking Available** Pets are NOT PERMITTED in Festival Site** First Aid sponsored by the Washington Health System and

Peters Township Ambulance

Mingo Creek County Park

Washington County

Activities: Train rides for young children

Crafts: Alpaca products, scenic photography, pet treats, Amishfurniture, handcrafted jewelry, ceramics, country décor, baked goods,purses, wrought 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 floralitems, clay items, wooden furniture, seasonal decorations for home andlawn, crochet items, live plants and mums.

Food: Pitas and wraps, pulled pork sandwiches, crab cakes, chickendinners, chicken strips, kielbasa, pierogies, haluski, stromboli, pizza, curlyand sweet potato fries, deep fried veggies, blooming onions, funnel cakes,old-fashioned copper kettle popcorn, local honey, homemade fudge, beefjerky, cotton candy, old-fashioned lemonade, coated nuts and toffee.

Contact: Diane Clark, Mental Health Association 724.225.2061

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 stopsign. Turn right on Route 519 South and follow to Route 136 East. From Pittsburghvia Route 51: Take Route 51 South to PA Toll Route 43 South. Pay toll and take Exit44. 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 NewStanton: Take I-70 West to PA Toll Route 43 North. Take Exit 44, pay toll and turnleft on Route 136 West. From Wheeling: Take I-70 East to Exit 27. Turn left andfollow to stop sign. Turn right on Route 136 East. Watch for Mingo Creek CountyPark signs. One-way traffic through Mingo Park. Henry Bridge traffic enters atMansion Hill Road off Route 136. All traffic exits Chapel Hill Road.

** Handicapped Parking Available** Pets are NOT PERMITTED in Festival Site

HENRYB R I D G E

Mingo Creek County Park

Washington County

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Special Activities:

Both days: Antique vehicle owners are welcome to display.10:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Tours of The Cook-Dodd Cabin

Entertainment: Saturday: Bloom Scoot Boogie DJ Shawn Blummer,Karaoke and Elvis impersonatorSunday: 9:00 a.m. Church service by Pastor Linda Mankey1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. Sandy Lusko Huffman 3:15 P.M. Classic 60’s and 70’s songs performed by Bush, Gator, Tony and Susan

Food: Provided by Amwell Volunteer Fire Department – includes fireroasted beef and pork sandwiches, hot dogs, hot sausage, cabbage andnoodles, beans and homemade desserts. Church youth groups providingfunnel cakes and other vendors will provide bakery products.

Crafts: Variety of crafts and the Amwell Township’s Historic Societywill have a Chinese auction.

Contact: Kathy Wall 724.222.6323

Directions: Located off of I-79, Exit 23 (bridge is visible from I-79). On secondary roadparalleling northbound lanes of I-79. McKinney’s Triple M Market is close to the bridge area.

HUGHESB R I D G E

Amwell Township

Washington County

Activities: The public is invitedto visit this 275-acre outdoormuseum featuring a 19th centuryliving history village with a one-room 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 PAand was fully rehabilitated this year including repairs made to the timber-framed Kingpost truss. In addition to the 19th century village, also visit themuseum’s recreated 16th century Indian village to see what life was like inWestern PA before European settlement; a recreated 18th century frontiertrading post and Indian cabin; an exhibit about the barns of Western PA; aswell as exhibits of horse-drawn vehicles and equipment, harness racingmemorabilia and historic regional photographs. Do not miss the world-renowned Meadowcroft Rockshelter National Historic Landmark, aprehistoric campsite that dates back 16,000 years (admission ticket required).The museum’s visitor center includes restrooms and a gift shop. A picnic areaand pavilion are also located on the grounds.

Entertainment: Live musical performance will take place throughoutthe day in Meadowcroft’s historic 1870 Fairview Church. Tom Crytzerand Bill Lockard, dressed in period fashions, will perform historical tunesthat date from the American civil war.

Contact: Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village 724.587.3412 orheinzhistorycenter.org.

Directions: Located in Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village in Avella.From Washington, PA: Take Route 18 North to Route 50 West into Avella andfollow signs. From Pittsburgh: Take I-79 South to Exit 54. Turn left on Route 50West for approximately 25 miles into Avella and follow signs.

PINE BANKB R I D G E

Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village Washington County

** Special Hours: Saturday Noon - 5:00 P.M. • Sunday 1:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.

SATURDAY: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Live country music by The Stone Horse Band SUNDAY: 1:00 P.M. Live music featuring Jimmy Johnson's Country MusicFestival

DEMONSTRATIONS: Live re-enactors featuring 18th century cookingand live blacksmithing.

VENDORS: Numerous food vendors, craft and handmade items andyard sale/Flea Market items

Contact: Janice Jones 724.663.4777 or Tom Kelsall 724.288.0353Facebook page: facebook.com/EastFinleyPark

Directions: Located in East Finley Township Park. From I-70 Exit 6: Turn rightinto Claysville and follow onto Route 231 South. Follow approximately five milesto East Finley Township Park, turning right on Templeton Run Road. From Route18, near Washington/Greene County line: Take Route 231 North. Followapproximately five miles to East Finley Township Park, turning left on TempletonRun Road. Bridge located at left on park grounds.

** Bus Tours Welcome; Ample Parking** Handicapped Parking

WYIT SPROWLSB R I D G E

East Finley Township Park

Washington County

Special Activities: Horse drawn wagon rides, tractor run, antique andclassic car show, children’s playground, tour of The Jordan one-roomschoolhouse.

Entertainment:Live performances on stage throughout both days.

A family-friendly venue sponsored by the Hickory U.E.P. Church withactivities for all ages. Krepps Bridge is a working covered bridge locatednear the farming community of Hickory.

Special Activities:

Saturday: Antique tractor showSunday: Antique and classic car show

Entertainment:

Live performances on stagethroughout both days.SATURDAY: 10:00 A.M. Fred Bartonand Friends11:30 A.M. Sue Totin and the BereanFellowship Singers1:30 P.M. The Mansfield FiveSunday: 8:30 A.M. Church Servicefeaturing Hickory Praise Band10:00 A.M. Pete’s Polish Polka Band1:00 p.m. Tony Janflone, Jr. Duet

Crafts: Jewelry, home and personalitems, fall plants, decorating items and silent auction.

Food: Great food from the Hickory Church kitchens including BBQchicken, bean soup, roast beef sandwiches, homemade baked goods andfunnel cakes.

Kids’ Zone: Kreppsy the Troll, zipline, slide, games, inflatable and otherfun activities.

Contact: Ron Stewart 724.288.5033 or hickoryunitedepc.org and followthe ministries link to the Krepps Covered Bridge Festival site.

Directions: Located off Route 50 in Hickory. From Washington, PA: Take Route18 North to Route 50 East into Hickory past the Fire Station, then turn left ontoWabash Avenue for four miles to the intersection of Waterdam Road and CoveredBridge Road. From Bridgeville: Take Route 50 West to Hickory and turn right onWabash Avenue, then four miles to the bridge. From Route 22: Take Route 18through Burgettstown, turn left on Route 50 into Hickory. Turn left on WabashAvenue to the bridge.

** Handicapped Parking Available** Pets are NOT PERMITTED in Festival Site** 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.

Special Activities:

Both Days: Children’s activities, wagon rides and Native American Villagefeaturing re-enactor “Ghost in the Head” portraying a living history of theHuron Indians of the 1700’s. 3:00 p.m. Civil War re-enactors living history camp and battle re-enactmentby 140th PVI, 40th PVI Co. F, 30th VA Co. H (Barbour Grays) and the 1st VACAV Co H.Saturday: 10:00 a.m. Special speaker: Jarad Zinn; Greene CountyConservation District Watershed Specialist.Sunday: 10:00 a.m. Worship service with the Reverend Gary Whipkey of John Corbly Memorial Baptist Church

Entertainment: Gospel Music by Dan Cunningham, Cross Vision,Heart-Beat!, Choz-N-1z, Free Spirit, Crimson Stream, James Tobin,Ambassadors for Christ and James D. Randolph Kiltie Band

Demonstrations: Antique tools, quilt making, pottery and alpacas.

Crafts: Many wonderful craftsincluding handmade wood items,homemade jewelry, wire beading,floral arrangements, T-shirts, ballcaps, seasonal wood products,wooden toys, slate painting,primitive and fabric crafts, birdfeeders, salsa, honey, apple butterand jams.

Food: Homemade goods made bylocal non-profits including freshbaked goods, pies, sloppy joes,creamed chicken, sweet and hotsausage, BBQ ham, hamburgers, hotdogs, cabbage-n-noodles, cabbage roll dinners, pierogies, French fries,buffalo burgers, funnel cakes, fried bread, steak dinners, chicken and ribdinners, fish sandwiches, kielbasa and kraut, pulled pork with coleslaw,chili and corn bread. Pioneer breakfast served until 10:00 a.m.

Contact: Greene County Tourism 724.627.8687 or wcbridge@gmail.comFacebook page: facebook.com/white.c.bridge

Directions: Located off I-79, Exit 7 in Greene County. Turn towards GarardsFort. Right to the T (Garards Fort Road). Turn right on Roberts Run Road andbridge is visible on the right.GPS Address for White Bridge: 500 Roberts Run Road, Waynesburg, PA 15370

** Pets are NOT PERMITTED in Festival Site

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WHITEB R I D G E

Garards Fort

Greene County

KREPPSB R I D G E

Mt. Pleasant Township

Washington County

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