By Darlene Brace
It’s once again time for the spectacular Peek’ n Peak Fall Festival, taking place at the Peek’ n Peak Resort located at 1405 Old Road in Clymer. This year marks the 38th annual festival, which started last weekend October 10th-11th and continues this weekend October 17th-18th, from 10am-5pm each day. With the vibrant colors of fall as the backdrop, the festival will feature numerous vendors, children’s activities, live music, delicious food, and much more. This is an all-ages event, with free parking and free general admission. Most activities are also free, but there may be additional costs for certain attractions.
More than a hundred vendors will be set up inside the ski lodge and outside on the surrounding grounds. You can browse through aisles of vendors offering a diverse selection of artisan goods, including paintings, pottery, woodworking, candles, jewelry, photography, and other types of art. Additionally, there will be seasonal items, home décor, clothing, accessories, and much more available.
A variety of food vendors will also be on hand, serving an array of delicious options. To satisfy your sweet tooth, you will likely find specialty treats like funnel cakes, kettle corn, and baked goods. Inside the Main Lodge, a Farmer’s Market will offer fresh fruits and vegetables sourced from local farms. Each day of the festival, the Kid’s Zone will be open, featuring a variety of activities including Jen’s pony rides, a pumpkin patch, pumpkin paintball, face painting, and creations by Nat, the balloon artist. There will also be train rides, kids’ crafts, and more. Additionally, the thrilling Mountain Adventures will continue to operate during the Fall Fest weekends.
Returning this year, the Erie Children’s Mobile Museum Exhibits will be available at the Fall Fest. This mobile museum offers interactive, play-based educational displays, activities, and materials designed to foster creativity and imagination. This activity is tailored for children aged 12 years old and younger.
Jungle Terry Animal Show will also be returning this year. This interactive and informative live wildlife presentation is led by Terry Sullivan along with his family. The show will take place on October 17th and 18th at 12pm and again at 2pm. Audiences of young and old alike will be captivated by the fascinating selection of live animals.
The show is not only entertaining but also educational, as attendees will hear engaging information about the animals. Expect to see a variety of animals, including tortoises, chinchillas, hedgehogs, ferrets, chickens, tree frogs, pigeons, doves, skunks, and snakes. If you’re lucky, you may even have the chance to touch some of these amazing creatures. At the end of the show, there will likely be photo opportunities with the animals as well. This show is always a big hit! What would a festival be without live music for entertainment? This year’s music lineup is amazing and will keep you coming back for more. Performances for this weekend will be from 1pm-5pm at the Main Lodge Deck. On Saturday, October 17th, Selleena, a rising country rock band from Erie County will entertain you and your family for the afternoon. Named after the band’s lead singer, Selleena Spellman, this high energy six-piece band will have you moving to the beat of their catchy country rock covers and original songs. Then, Darkwater Duo will close out the live music on October 18th. They perform in all over Western New York and areas of Pennsylvania, and they will be playing eclectic music sets that are sure to please any crowd.
The Fall Festival at Peek’n Peak is one of the biggest and most popular fall festivals in the area. It features plenty of vendors, live music, and fun activities for all ages. It may also be your last chance to enjoy Peek’n Peak’s thrilling Mountain Adventures for this season. You don’t want to miss this festival! Join Peek’n Peak’s Fall Festival this weekend on the17th-18th for a great time. For more detailed information and a schedule of activities, visit pknpk.com.