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Philadelphia And The Countryside™ Calendar Of Events
Outdoor Happenings 2007
Press Release
PHILADELPHIA AND THE COUNTRYSIDE™ CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Outdoor Happenings 2007
Riverfront Ramble
Photo by G. Widman for GPTMC
JULY 2007
July 8, 2007
PHILADELPHIA WOMEN’S TRIATHLON/DUATHLON. This second annual event in Fairmount Park is for women of all levels who want to explore health, wellness and fun in a social and competitive environment. (856) 468-0925, cgiracing.com
July 8, 2007
PHILADELPHIA CANOE CLUB OPEN HOUSE. The Philadelphia Canoe Club (PCC) will open its doors to the public for a day of free demonstrations, canoe and kayak rides, used equipment sales, racing, music, food and entertainment at its clubhouse right on the Schuylkill River. (215) 487-9674, philacanoe.org
July 15, 2007
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY BIKE-A-THON. Cyclists are able to choose their starting points in Philadelphia; Cherry Hill, New Jersey; or Hammonton, New Jersey for a 69-, 55- or 21-mile ride to Mays Landing, New Jersey. Participants also have the option of doing a century loop, completing a 100-mile ride in a single day. (215) 985-5401, acsbike.org
July 22 & August 19, 2007
KAYAK TOUR TO BARTRAM’S GARDEN. Advanced kayakers paddle in a group from the Walnut Street Dock to Bartram’s Garden, where they tour the historic estate and gardens and then paddle back together. (888) RIV-PHIL, schuylkillbanks.org
July 28 & August 25, 2007
MOONLIGHT KAYAK RIVER TOUR. A scenic, peaceful and romantic evening awaits first-time to expert kayakers as they follow a guide along the banks of the lower Schuylkill River. One half-hour kayaking lesson is included. (888) RIV-PHIL, schuylkillbanks.org
AUGUST 2007
Through August 2007 (exact dates on Web site)
SUMMER FESTIVAL. Blankets and beach chairs are the order of the day at Rose Tree Park, where a popular evening concert series takes place throughout the summer. (610) 891-4663, co.delaware.pa.us
August 17-19, 2007
PHILADELPHIA FOLK FESTIVAL. For the 46th year, dozens of folk musicians entertain families who come to camp out and hear great music at Old Pool Farm in Montgomery County. (215) 242-0150, pfs.org
August 26, 2007
LAKE NOCKAMIXON CENTURY BIKE RIDE. Cyclists savor the natural and historic beauty that Bucks County is renowned for during this 25-, 50-, 75- or 100-mile ride that starts and ends at Central Bucks South High School, with a ride through covered bridges and Peace Valley Park. Three of the tour options also stop at picturesque Nockamixon State Park. (215) 234-0170, suburbancyclists.org
SEPTEMBER 2007
September 7-9, 2007
THE LAURELS AT LANDHOPE. Hundreds of the best drivers from all over the world head to Landhope Farm to compete in this combined driving event, the fastest growing equestrian sport in the country. (610) 486-0710, laurelscde.org
September 8-9, 2007
UNIVEST GRAND PRIX INTERNATIONAL CYCLING FESTIVAL. Around 180 of the world’s top men’s professional cyclists race a 110-mile journey through scenic Montgomery and Bucks counties. (917) 902-0767, univestgrandprix.com
September 8-9, 2007
MUSHROOM FESTIVAL. Mushrooms are the stars of this delicious, fun and informational festival that draws 100,000 visitors every year to Kennett Square, the mushroom capital of the world. (610) 925-3373, mushroomfestival.org
September 9, 2007
BIKE PHILLY 2007. To honor its 35th anniversary, the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is sponsoring its most ambitious ride to date: a 40-mile closed-course race through city streets. (215) BICYCLE, bicyclecoalition.org
September 9, 2007
GREENFEST PHILLY. This huge eco street festival fills four blocks of South Street with dozens of exhibitors who will share their solutions for a more sustainable future. Attendees can increase their knowledge while lessening their carbon imprint. (215) 842-1040, greenfestphilly.org
September 15, 2007
RIVERFRONT RAMBLE. This year’s ramble should be the best yet, as more and more Delaware County towns along the Delaware River host a free festival to celebrate the heritage and contributions of the artery that helps the area thrive. (610) 565-3679, brandywinecountry.org
September 16, 2007
PHILADELPHIA DISTANCE RUN. The nation’s premier half-marathon for more than a quarter century, the Philadelphia Distance Run starts and ends at Eakins Oval and takes runners past Independence Hall and many of the city’s other famous sites. (858) 450-6510, runphilly.com
September 23, 2007
PHILADELPHIA FALL CLASSIC RACE. The Philadelphia Canoe Club sponsors this 10,000-meter canoe, kayak, outrigger and surfski race on the Schuylkill River near rustic Wissahickon Creek. Open to paddlers of all ages. swanboat.org
September 29, 2007
EAST BRADFORD DAY. Canoeing, hayrides, guided hikes and live bee hive demonstrations at the 574-acre Stroud Preserve are just some of the activities planned to celebrate Chester County’s East Bradford Township. (610) 353-5587, natlands.org
September 29, 2007
NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY. National Public Lands Day is the nation’s largest hands-on public volunteer effort to clean up, build up and otherwise improve natural and recreational public lands. Volunteers at Valley Forge National Historical Park will remove trash and invasive plants, build trails and bridges and plant trees. (610) 783-1065, nps.gov/vafo
September 29-30, 2007
MS CITY TO SHORE BIKE TOUR. This charity ride brings 6,000 cyclists from the Philadelphia area through blueberry fields and the New Jersey Pine Barrens into the sweet smells of salt water taffy and ocean air in historic Ocean City, New Jersey. (800) 445-BIKE, mscycling.org
OCTOBER 2007
Select Weekends Through October 13, 2007
SCHUYLKILL BANKS KAYAK TOURS. Professional guides train and lead novice and advanced kayakers along the newly energized section of the lower Schuylkill River known as “Schuylkill Banks.” (888) RIV-PHIL, schuylkillbanks.org
October 6, 2007
PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL. More than 100 teams race fiberglass dragon boats complete with heads and tails on a 500-meter course on the Schuylkill River. (610) 642-2333, philadragonboatfestival.com
October 14, 2007
COVERED BRIDGES RIDE. More than 2,000 cyclists from across the Northeastern United States can admire the fall foliage while traversing Bucks County to ride through some of the world’s oldest and most picturesque wooden covered bridges. cbbikeclub.org
NOVEMBER 2007
November 3-4, 2007
LAKE NOCKAMIXON WHITEWATER RELEASE. The State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources releases water from Lake Nockamixon into the Tohickon Creek in Bucks County—a bi-annual event that thrills whitewater enthusiasts, kayakers and canoeists. (215) 529-7200, dcnr.state.pa.us
November 4, 2007
AMERIHEALTH BEN FRANKLIN BRIDGE CHALLENGE. Drawing almost 3,000 runners last year and growing rapidly, this 10K foot race back and forth across the Benjamin Franklin Bridge is one of the best-attended 10K runs around. The race benefits the Larc School for disabled children. (856) 933-3725, runthebridge.org
November 18, 2007
PHILADELPHIA MARATHON. Runners begin at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and run by many of the city’s most popular historic sites. (215) 683-2122, philadelphiamarathon.com
DECEMBER 2007
Weekends Through December
DELAWARE VALLEY ORIENTEERING ASSOCIATION RACES (DVOA). The DVOA hosts biweekly timed competitions to see what teams can most quickly run, walk, mountain bike or even ski through rugged courses using a map and compass. (215) 792-0502, dvoa.us.orienteering.org
The William Penn Foundation, founded in 1945 by Otto and Phoebe Haas, is dedicated to improving the quality of life in the Greater Philadelphia region through efforts that foster rich cultural expression, strengthen children's futures, and deepen connections to nature and community. In partnership with others, the Foundation works to advance a vital, just, and caring community. Learn more about the Foundation online at www.williampennfoundation.org.
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