Photo courtesy of LIGHTHOUSE COMMUNITY CHURCH
Easter egg hunts, like the one shown here at Lighthouse Community Church of Mifflintown, will be commonplace this weekend.
McCLURE — When it comes to breakfasts, there are few aromas better than that of bacon, sizzling and crisping in a pan. Throw in some eggs and serve up a breakfast fit for a king.
The Ninth Annual McClure Bacon Fest — a sizzling celebration of all things bacon — is set for Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Station Park in McClure. Enjoy a day filled with delicious treats, handmade crafts and family-friendly activities. The day starts with the Piggy Trot 5K Run/Walk at 9 a.m.
More than 200 vendors will have mouths watering from any royalty as they offer a wide variety of handmade crafts and, of course, mouth-watering bacon treats.
From chocolate covered bacon to grilled bacon and cheese sandwiches, bacon cheeseburgers, bacon cheese fries, sugar baby bacon on a stick, maple bacon cupcakes and much more, they’ve got your bacon cravings covered.
There’s also an inflatable fun zone for all ages. Admission is free.
Photo courtesy of ADAM YARGER
Singer Adam Yarger performs at the Hungry Run Distillery in Lewistown on Saturday.
For more information, find them on Facebook or visit www.mcclurebaconfest.com.
Combine Bacon Fest with a visit to one of the many, many egg hunts this weekend and you’ll be served some bacon and eggs. Check out other things to do in the Juniata Valley:
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• Downtown Discovery Contest — 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. until Monday. Cardboard eggs have been hidden throughout the downtown Lewistown area in windows and storefronts. All eggs can be safely seen from outside. Find them all. Contest is open to children ages 3 to 11 but must be accompanied by an adult. Contest forms available at Old Mifflin County Historical Courthouse. Forms also available at http://discovery.mifflincounty.us.
Photo courtesy of MCCLURE BACON FEST
Bacon is the flavor of the day as it will be served in many recipes.
• Easter flower sale — 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, hosted by Connie’s Honor, McLaughlin Pharmacy, 122 Carriage Lane, Mifflintown. Proceeds benefit local cancer patients.
• 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, hosted by Connie’s Honor, Rec Park Community Center, 108 Montgomery Ave., Lewistown. Proceeds benefit local cancer patients.
• 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, City Hook and Ladder, 317 Valley St., Lewistown.
• Richfield Women’s Club Annual Easter egg hunt — noon to 2:30 p.m., Friday, rain or shine, Basom Park, 6972 Heister Valley Road, Richfield. The Easter bunny arrives at 1 p.m. by fire truck. Egg hunt at 2 p.m. with groups for ages 1 through sixth grade. Have lunch and snacks with the Easter bunny. Food items available for purchase, including homemade soup, hot dogs, barbecue, macaroni and cheese, nachos and cheese and a variety of baked goods.
• West Snyder Rotary Club Easter egg hunt — 1 p.m. Friday, rain or shine, West Snyder Elementary School, Beaver Springs. All Midd-West School students and guests, preschool to sixth grade, invited.
• “Watch the Lamb: An Easter Production” — 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Lewistown Assembly of God Church, 160 Summit Drive, Lewistown.
• City Hook and Ladder Easter flower sale — 9 a.m. Saturday until sold out, 317 Valley St., Lewistown.
• Easter breakfast buffet with Easter bunny — 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Lewistown Elks Lodge, 229 W. Third St., Lewistown. Visit with the Easter bunny. Cost is by donation. For reservations, call (717) 543-1885.
• Egg hunt in Mifflintown — 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, hosted by Union Lodge No. 324 F&AM at Myers Park, Schweyer Avenue, Mifflintown. Free admission. Bring a bucket. Groups are age 4 and under and ages 5 to 12.
Breakfast with the Easter bunny — 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Lewistown Elks Lodge, 229 W. 3rd St., Lewistown. Cost is a donation. Kids can have their pictures taken with the Easter bunny.
Second Annual Easter Market — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Heritage Firehouse Co., 218 S. Main St., Lewistown. Shop from a variety of vendors. Food truck on site as well as Easter bunny hopping in from noon to 2 p.m.
Mifflin County High School cheerleaders egg your yard — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Pre-filled eggs to be hidden in your yard. Cost is $25 for 25 eggs, $40 for 50 eggs, $55 for 75 eggs and $5 for golden eggs. Message Mifflin County Cheerleading on Facebook.
Easter egg hunt — 10 a.m. Saturday, Grace United Methodist Church, 101 Logan St., Lewistown. Everyone is welcome. Egg hunts for children age three and older. Crafts and snacks provided.
Burnham Lions Easter egg hunt — 10 a.m. Saturday, Burnham Jamboree grounds.
Egg hunt in Lewistown — 10 a.m. Saturday, hosted by Pine Glen Alliance Church, 1058 Route 103 North, Lewistown. Features prizes, crafts, games and puppet shows for ages 3 up to fifth grade. RSVP by calling (717) 899-7740.
Egg hunt in McAlisterville — 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, hosted by Fayette Area Lions Den, 158 Lions Den Drive, McAlisterville. Meet in the parking lot. For ages up to sixth grade.
Easter on the Rails — Hourly from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, East Broad Top Railroad, 421 Meadow St., Rockhill Furnace. Tickets include a train ride, egg hunt, photos with the Easter bunny and a gift for each child. Find them on Facebook for tickets.
Egg hunt in McAlisterville — noon to 2 p.m., Brown’s Church, 33762 Route 35, McAlisterville. Story and egg hunt for kids followed by lunch with hot dogs, chips, drinks and dessert.
Egg hunt in McVeytown — 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, McVeytown Presbyterian Church, 5 N. Queen St., McVeytown. Light refreshments and activities before egg hunt.
Poe Valley Easter egg hunt — 1 p.m. Saturday, Poe Valley beach house breezeway, 136 Poe Valley Park Circle, Coburn. Follow riddles and collect clues for a prize at the end.
Easter egg hunt — 1 p.m. Saturday, Lack Tuscarora Rec Park. Raffle baskets (donations to go to the Rec Park) bike giveaways, crafts by the Tuscarora Grange. Kids up to age 12. Sponsored by Lack Tuscarora EMS.
Candy scramble and egg hunt — 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Promise Ranch Ministries, 106 Meadow Lane, McAlisterville. Egg hunts and prizes for all ages.
Easter Jam — 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Calvary Lewistown, 111 E. Third St., Lewistown. Easter Jam is designed for ages 3 to11, alongside their adults, to uncover the hope of the Easter story through a hands-on experience that includes crafts, games and stories. For more information, contact Carrie Kress at (717) 250-9220 or at [email protected].
Trout derbies
Second Annual John H. Sheaffer Memorial Trout Derby — 7 a.m. to noon Saturday, hosted by Port Royal Lions Club, 2767 Lions Club Park Rd., Port Royal. Registration at 7 a.m. with derby starting at 8 a.m.
Annual Handicapped Trout Derby — 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, 22641 Route 333, Thompsontown. Open to all ages. Trophies will be presented after the final weights have been collected.
Food and fundraisers
Port Royal Lions Club Spring chicken barbecue sale — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, pickup at clubhouse, 2767 Lions Club Park Rd., Port Royal. Cost is $8 per half. Contact any Lion Club member or message Port Royal Lions Club on Facebook to place your order.
Chicken barbecue fundraiser — 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (until sold out) Saturday, Middleburg Auction Bar, 6592 Route 522, Middleburg. Cost is $8 for quarter chicken; $15 for platters, including chicken quarter, macaroni and cheese and baked beans. Proceeds benefit the Hoke/Smith Fishing team.
Sock Hop Benefit — 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, The Garlind, 716 Swamp Rd., Mifflintown. Food available by donation: burgers, shakes, hot dogs, French fries and root beer floats from Harshbarger’s Sub ‘n Malt. Raffle baskets and 50/50 drawing available. Photo booth and contests. Cost is $20. Advance tickets only, sold at Harshbarger’s in McVeytown and Mifflintown. Event benefits “The Shelter,” serving Mifflin, Juniata and Huntingdon counties.
Live Entertainment
Don and Trace — 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Hungry Run Wine Bar and Bistro, 10042 Route 522 South, Lewistown.
Downfall — 8 to 11 p.m. Friday, Smoke House Bar and Grill, 15 Commerce Drive, Milroy.
David Pulizzi — 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Shy Bear Brewing, 35 Meadowbrook Lane, Lewistown.
Ryan Russler — 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Hungry Run Wine Bar and Bistro, 10042 Route 522 South, Lewistown.
Adam Yarger — 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Hungry Run Distillery, 10 Ridens Road, Lewistown.
Jam with Conrad Fisher — 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Rock Full Gospel Church, 5082 McCoysville Rd., Mifflin. Music, food and open mic.
Nathan Peterson — 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, The Bierhaus, 10141 Route 522 South, Lewistown.
Tolins and Thompson — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Shy Bear Brewing, 35 Meadowbrook Lane, Lewistown.
If you have an event coming up, please email the details to [email protected].
