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PA State Flaming Foliage Festival - Second Weekend in October, 2011

by William E. Conti
(West Hollywood, CA)

Susquehanna River Valley from atop Hyner View

Held in Renovo, Western Clinton County PA, the second weekend in October every year since 1949, the PA State Flaming Foliage Festival features the grandeur of the fall color palette displayed in the Allegheny Mountain Range area of the larger Appalachian System in North-Central Pennsylvania. The festival runs from Friday through Sunday and includes talent show, dances, hundreds of craft, services, and food vendors, a parade through the town featuring the "queens" representing area high schools and climaxed by the crowning of the Flaming Foliage Queen on Sunday. Renovo is mid-way on the Route 120 "Scenic Bucktail Trail" which runs along the West Brance of the Susquehanna River from Lock Haven to Emporium. This is one of the few unspoiled stretches of wilderness in the Eastern U.S. Wildlife including deer, elk, bear, wild turkey, and grouse abound.

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Oct 13, 2011
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stay warm...
by: Anonymous

...stop by for the best gourmet hot chocolate, cappuccino (try a pumpkin spice!) or a great tasting coffee at the Cafe on Wheels. Look for the giant steaming coffee cup on top of our concession trailer!

Oct 09, 2011
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Family Tradition
by: Eileen Meyers

I love this time of the year. I love that the leaves change and the air gets crisp. The best part of this all is The Flaming Foliage Festival. My mother's side of the family lives here (Linberg) so since I have been a little one I have been coming and enjoying celebration. It has been a tradition that we all show up to my gram's house on Friday and stay till Sunday.

This year will be the first time I'm bringing my two step-daughters. I have told them all about it and also have showed them all the pictures I have taken in all the years I have been coming.

I'm excited that this year I will be sharing all of this with my new family. I can't wait to get there. Friday can not get here soon enough.

Sep 26, 2011
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A must see!!!
by: Sonia McF

It has been years my family have been visiting the Renovo FFFF - it brings our family and friends together for a fun filled weekend where we are transported to a time and place untouched by the NOW. It is somewhere we feel comfortable and at peace and we certainly look forward to many many more years of this wonderful festival. The ambiance is one which gets hold of you - the beauty of nature surrounds you with her golden glory not to mention the food is always good!

Sep 09, 2011
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Happy 50th Anniversary!!
by: William E. Conti, West Hollywood, CA

Happy 50th Anniversary! You must have been newly-weds when this event occurred in 1961. Thank you for sharing your story of sport, wilderness, near death/tragedy,rescue, and survival in Renovo PA. I was 12 years old in 1961 and Dr. Frank Dwyer was a reliable and faithful care provider as well as an institution in Renovo for many years. His brother, Dr. John Dwyer was also a long-time physician there. He brought my mother into the world and inspired her upon her graduation from high school to begin her nursing studies at Jefferson Medical School in Philadelphia PA which was his alma mater. His son, "Sonny", also a physician, would come to Renovo periodically from Philadelphia, I believe, to perform surgeries, particularly tonsilectomys which he performed on me when I was six years old. My aunt, Alice Cleaveland who was the administrator of the Renovo Hospital at the time you were a patient and was probably one of the six nurses who looked in on you.
I hope you have a safe, enjoyable, and meaningful Anniversary celebration and stay in the Renovo area.
Regards,
William E. Conti
West Hollywood, CA

Sep 08, 2011
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Frozen Deer Hunters
by: Richard Lantsberry

Dec. 1961 my husband Richard Lantsberry and Robert Wise were found nearly frozen to death.
They we in a truck camper for 54 hrs. in 10 degree
weather with no heat.
If it wasn't for two deer hunters, Charles Rammage
and Carl Schmoke, found us and took us to the hospital in Renovo where we were taken care of by Dr.Frank Dwyer. And 6 wonderful nurses who took care of us 24 hrs a day for 11 days. We were transported back to our hometown Elyria, Oh.
We spent 5 months in the hospital We both were very lucky, we only lost half of both feet.
We plan on attending this years festival 2011. It will be their 50th anniversary on Dec 9th.
We thank God everyday.
Dick and Judy Lantsberry

Aug 27, 2011
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blinging belts,dog collars and purses coming !!!
by: Anonymous

Ill be there selling the best !!!

Aug 23, 2011
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Parade date ?
by: Anonymous

Thanks William. We now have it straight and once again Mighty St. Joe's will be in Renovo on Saturday October 15 to entertain the wonderful people who pack the Festival parade route.

Bill

Aug 22, 2011
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Flaming Foliage Festival in Renovo PA
by: Anonymous

The website: www.clintoncountyinfo.com lists the Festival this year as being held October 14 through 16. As I noted below, it is held on the second FULL weekend in October.

The Festival phone number is (570) 923-2411. Perhaps you could call and double-check.

Best of luck!!

William E. Conti,
West Hollywood, CA

Aug 22, 2011
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Parade date ?
by: Anonymous

Our drum and bugle corps schedule shows us in Renovo on October 8. Based on the comments below it APPEARS we will be there a week early!

Bill

Aug 21, 2011
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Flaming Foliage October Weekend
by: Anonymous

The 7th, 8th, and 9th make up the FIRST full weekend in October this year. The Festival is held on the SECOND full weekend, as noted in the listing, which is the 14th, 15th, and 16th of October this year. Enjoy!!

Aug 21, 2011
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Date Confusion
by: Amy

I am confused about which weekend it is... the second full weekend in october is 7,8,9 and was wondering if that is where or the next weekend 14,15,16 of october is the correct weekend. I have a friend flying in from down south to see this and i need to know when to book tickets

Aug 07, 2011
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PA Annual Flaming Foliage Festival in Renovo, PA
by: Anonymous

Hi Patricia,
I was wondering if this listing might be more easily located by individuals seeking seasonal events if it were also placed in the "PA Festivals & Events" section where you have them organized by month.

In any event, this website is amazing. There is probably nothing else like it on the web. Thank you for all your efforts on behalf of informing people of the natural beauty and unique culture of PA. (I spent a lot of time in Altoona where I had many friends while attending St. Francis University in Loretto.)

All the best,
Bill Conti,
West Hollywood, CA (a Renovo, PA native)

May 16, 2011
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Response to Jan Mills Sr.
by: Bill Conti

I believe you are correct. The festival is held the second full weekend in October. This year's festival is scheduled for Oct. 14, 15, and 16. Thanks for the clarification just in case anyone else might have the same question.

May 16, 2011
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FFF Date Clarification!
by: Jan Mills, Sr.

I was told that it is always the second full weekend in October which includes a Friday as part of the weekend!
Your comment is not that specific. Did I get misinformation?

Mar 02, 2011
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Drilling and Wind Turbines
by: Bill Conti

Patricia,

Wow! Having been away from PA for a long time, I didn't know about the wind turbines. Where do you live? It sounds like you have been very distressed by those developments. I think we were complacent and thought that those areas were so remote that no one would ever bother them or care to go there except for camping, hunting, fishing, etc.

I hope we can at least preserve some pristine lands such as the state and national parks for the generations to come.

All the best,
Bill

Mar 02, 2011
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Greedy Political Gains
by: Patricia

Hi Bill,

Yes, it's so upsetting what is happening to our beautiful forest and natural resources in PA. Not only is the Marcelles Shale activities ruining our natural springs and polluting our enviroment now we have to deal with all the wind turbines across our mountains ridge tops. I used to take such pride in the mountain view from my deck. Now I see those turbines standing tall across the ridge tops and all I can think of is all the beautiful timber that has been cut down and all the wildlife that has been misplaced over greedy political gains.

At this point Bill, all we can do is pray that someone will come to their senses before it's too late to save PA. You're right, we need to get out and enjoy what's left while we can.

Patricia

Mar 02, 2011
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Response to Patricia
by: Bill Conti

Hi Patricia,

I'm glad you enjoyed my entry of Renovo's Flaming Foliage Festival. That area sure is a beautiful, unspoiled part of PA and should be regarded as a national treasure. Unfortunately, I'm afraid that politics and money may trump our regard for our children's heritage as PA has the most lax regulations regarding the disposal of contaminated water of all the states involved in the Marcellus Shale activites.

Let's enjoy it while we can.

Regards,
Bill Conti

Mar 02, 2011
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October & Flaming Foliage Festival
by: Patricia

Hi Bill,

Thank you so much for announcing the PA State Flaming Foliage Festival in October. Ronovo is such a beautifully wild part of PA and seeing the wilds in October while enjoying the festival and fall foliage is as breathtaking as the photo you submitted.

Patricia

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