The 163rd Bloomsburg Fair is Here!

Excited for the Bloomsburg Fair?  The Fair runs from Saturday, September 22nd thru Saturday, September 29th. Updated Admission Information 2018 ADMISSION TO GROUNDS – $8 ADVANCED GATE ADMISSION Available at the Grandstand Ticket Office, Online and at your local Berwick, Bloomsburg and Danville Giant Markets. Single Ticket – $7 8 Individual tickets – $48 – Can be torn apart and distributed …

Atlantic Equipment Specialists Rebrands

Food Service Industry Leader Reveals New Name and Look DANVILLE, PA (September 10, 2018) – Atlantic Equipment Specialists, Inc., a leader in the commercial food service industry, has changed its name to Atlantic Culinary Environments, Inc. Operating under the same leadership group since 1985, Atlantic Culinary Environments, Inc. will continue to move forward in the same direction they began… to …

Knoebels Takes Home Golden Ticket Awards

Visiting Knoebels this weekend? If so, you might be happy to learn that you can ride the WORLD’s best wooden roller coaster, the Phoenix, as voted by Amusement Today’s 2018 Golden Ticket Awards.  The beloved Elysburg resort also took home honors for the world’s best carousel and the best amusement park food.  Plus, it was recognized for several other top five …

Flooding Road Closures

Motorists are advised to use caution on the roads in our area today and in the coming days. Below is a list of current road closures. ——————————————————————- As of 3:30 PM (Monday, September 10th), please be advised of the following road closures in Columbia County: Route 1020 (Winding Road) between Route 487 and Ridge Road in Fishing Creek Township is …

Next at BTE: The Explorers Club

The setting is London, 1879.  A stuffy old boys club contemplates admitting their first female member in this wildly funny send-up of science, sexism, and changing times. The Explorers Club is an absurdly clever, satirical farce from the pen of Nell Benjamin (Award-winning writer of Legally Blonde: The Musical).  The show kicks off Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble’s 41st Season, beginning on …

Covered Bridge Festival Information

UPDATE #1: The full 2018 Covered Bridge Festival Vendor list is here! DOWNLOAD IT NOW to find out which vendors will be at this year’s festival and where your favorites will be located. For more information about the festival or to view the Google Earth file showing where each vendor will be, check out our “Covered Bridge Festival” page. UPDATE #2: …

Wine & Whoopie Pie Trail Announced

This autumn, come to Columbia & Montour counties to enjoy a festive trip through the heart of the Central PA countryside. Along the way, stop at seven fantastic local wineries and participate in this year’s autumn winery event. The “Wine & Whoopie Pie” Trail will kick off on Friday, October 5th and run through Sunday, October 14th. Each winery will …

Benton Business Updates

Benton Business Updates: ——————————————– General Updates: The bridge on the south end of town on Route 487 IS OPEN. There are cleaning supplies and bottled water at the local fire hall. Another truckload is soon due with more supplies. A local family is providing free meals outside the fire hall. Vine Pharmacy: The pharmacy was not flooded and they are operational.  …

Wild For Salmon to Host “Fishtival”

Join Wild For Salmon on Saturday, August 25th for a grand celebration of salmon – it’s Fishtival time!  This annual event is eagerly anticipated for the opportunities to taste various salmon dishes prepared by several area chefs. Other food vendors, local breweries, and wineries will also be present for this family and kid-friendly event.  The fishermen are back with their catch for the season and …

Bloomsburg Nationals Returns to Town

The Bloomsburg Nationals takes center stage each summer during the second weekend of August at the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. Classic and vintage cars, trucks and motorcycles of varying eras, make, model and style are all part of the weekend extravaganza. The fun kicks off tomorrow (Thursday, August 9th) at 6 PM on Main Street in Bloomsburg with the …