Events Calendar

There are many things to see and do during your stay at Cook Forest, from walking amongst magnificent tall and ancient old growth forests to taking a scenic float down the National Wild & Scenic Clarion River. Do you like to investigate wildlife, take a hike on a trail, or are you just trying to […]

Please bring your binoculars and meet at the Fire Tower Parking Lot for an historical interpretive tour of the Fire Tower and Seneca Point by DCNR Conservation Volunteer, Greg Burns.  Learn about local logging history, learn to identify signs of past Native Americans, and take a breathtaking view from the top of the Fire Tower.

Enjoy an evening nurturing your mental and physical health.  Moderate level hiking.  Approximately 2 hours long.  Open to all women (ages 14 & up).  Please meet at the River Pavilion on River Road.  For more information, please contact Meredith Reinhart at (814)319-4621

Cook Forest State Park will be conducting a 5.4 mile interpretive guided float down the National Wild & Scenic Clarion River from Arroyo Bridge to Spring Creek.  This section of river is rich in local history and contains the most challenging set of rapids on the river.  We will be passing remnants of the Arroyo […]

This festival features carefully hand-carved creations which are judged by professional carvers.  In addition to the carvings, we are adding other wooden works of art to the festival.  These impressive works of art are displayed throughout the weekend, and many are available for purchase. Demonstrations and a woodcarving class will round out the event.

This is joyous Bluegrass summer entertainment at its BEST with the showmanship, comedy and blazing instrumentals of  THE DAVID MAYFIELD Parade – as the charismatic songwriter, singer, and multi-instrumentalist David Mayfield with his band of virtuosic instrumentalists, Stephen Moore, Keith and Ryan Wellen and Graham Bell, return to Lincoln Hall on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 7:30 PM. David […]

Join us for the annual celebration of life along the Allegheny River at the East Brady Area Riverfest.

Celebrate with us and be a part of this cherished local tradition that has thrived for over seven decades. Animal Shows and Agricultural Exhibits: Explore a showcase of local livestock and agricultural achievements. Grandstand Events: Enjoy a variety of performances and competitions in the historic grandstand. Arts and Crafts Displays: Visit the former dance hall, now home to […]

Celebrate Summer as The InTRANSIT band returns to beautiful RiverStone Estate on Sunday, July 20 from 6:00 – 9:00 PM with two phenomenal vocalists WILL MANKER, “the Crooner” and KEELY BUSTEED SINGER in their 9-piece band for an evening of dancing and fabulous music performing all your favorite songs from Motown, R&B and Soul – Rock ‘n’ Roll, […]

Join Friends of Cook Forest and the park naturalist as we hike the seldom visited Blyson Run Loop in the Clarion River Lands. We’ll discuss local history as we walk from the river up to the ridge and back. Expect a steep climb from the river and small stream crossings. We’ll meet at the park […]

This festival is great fun for adults and kids alike. For more action-packed weekends in Clarion during the summer, the town’s Main Street welcomes visitors to enjoy pop-up shops featuring local businesses and an exciting lineup of events including a planetarium, scavenger hunt, yoga in the park, and outdoor concert. Each summer month has its […]