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Philadelphia And The Countryside® Calendar Of Events
Outdoor Happenings 2007-2008
Press Release
PHILADELPHIA AND THE COUNTRYSIDE® CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Outdoor Happenings 2007-2008
The Calendar of Events is organized as follows:
- October 2007
- November 2007
- December 2007
- March 2008
- April 2008
- May 2008
- June 2008
- July 2008
- August 2008
Philadelphia International Dragon Boat Festival
Photo courtesy of Philadelphia Dragon Boat Association
OCTOBER 2007
Select Weekends Through October 21, 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 the Schuylkill Banks. (888) RIV-PHIL, www.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, www.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. (215) 361-2909, www.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. This bi-annual event thrills whitewater enthusiasts, kayakers and canoeists alike. www.dcnr.state.pa.us
November 3-4, 2007
TOHICKON FALL RELEASE. As much a social gathering as a paddling event, this four-mile Class Three trip is the last scheduled event of the fall whitewater season for intermediate to advanced rafters. (610) 650-8926, www.paddlenow.com
November 4, 2007
COOPER-AMERIHEALTH BRIDGE CHALLENGE. Drawing almost 3,000 runners last year and growing rapidly, this 10K foot race and two-mile bridge walk 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, www.runthebridge.org
November 18, 2007
PHILADELPHIA MARATHON. For this popular event, participants begin in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art and run by many of the city’s most popular historic sites. (215) 683-2122, www.philadelphiamarathon.com
DECEMBER 2007
Weekends Through December
DELAWARE VALLEY ORIENTEERING ASSOCIATION RACES. During weekly competitions, teams run, walk, mountain bike or even ski through rugged courses using a map and compass. (610) 792-0502, www.dvoa.org
MARCH 2008
Every weekend in March 2008
BARRELS ON THE BRANDYWINE. The wineries of the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail offer tastings of the developing vintages in barrels, buckets and bottles and provide a chance to learn about the winemaking process. (610) 444-3842, www.bvwinetrail.com
APRIL 2008
April 5-19, 2008
SUBARU CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA. Created to encourage greater understanding of Japanese culture, the Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates the beauty of more than 1,000 cherry trees in Fairmount Park. (215) 790-3810, www.jasgp.org
April 22, 2008
EARTH DAY AT VALLEY FORGE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK. Tree-lovers celebrate Earth Day by conducting natural and cultural stewardship projects at the site of George Washington’s 1777-1778 headquarters. (610) 783-1065, www.nps.gov/vafo
April 24-26, 2008
PENN RELAY CARNIVAL. More than 100,000 runners and spectators are expected to attend the Franklin Field’s 114th Penn Relays—the most popular annual track event in the country for runners of all ages. (215) 898-6151, www.thepennrelays.com
April 27, 2008
WISSAHICKON DAY PARADE. Live music and family-friendly activities enhance an equine parade and competition through beautifully rustic Wissahickon Park. (215) 482-8108
MAY 2008
May 4, 2008
BLUE CROSS 29TH ANNUAL BROAD STREET RUN. This 10-mile jaunt leads from North Philadelphia down the length of Broad Street to The Navy Yard to raise money for the American Cancer Society. (215) 683-3594, www.broadstreetrun.com
May 9-10, 2008
DAD VAIL REGATTA. Championship rowers from more than 100 colleges and universities compete at the world’s largest collegiate regatta, which celebrates its 70th anniversary this year. (610) 623-8590, www.dadvail.org
May 17, 2008
RADNOR HUNT RACES. Steeplechase racing in its most traditional form returns to Radnor Hunt for the 78th year. (610) 647-4233, www.radnorhuntraces.org
May 18, 2008
PHILADELPHIA SPRING REGATTA CANOE AND KAYAK RACE. Canoers and kayakers of all ages and levels race a 10,000-meter loop along the Schuylkill River. (856) 468-4646, www.swanboat.org
May 22-June 1, 2008
THE DEVON HORSE SHOW AND COUNTRY FAIR. Celebrating its 112th anniversary this year, the Devon Horse Show is the oldest and largest outdoor multi-breed horse show in the United States, held annually at the Devon Show Grounds on Philadelphia’s Main Line. (610) 964-0550, www.thedevonhorseshow.com
May 2008 (exact date TBD)
QUAD COUNTY METRIC BIKE RIDE. Cyclists can ride up to 76 miles at their own pace through four rustic Philadelphia-area counties. (215) 234-0170, www.suburbancyclists.org
JUNE 2008
June 6, 2008
COMMERCE BANK TRIPLE CROWN OF CYCLING – PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP. While all legs of this 156-mile street race draw cheering crowds, it’s the “Manayunk Wall” section that causes neighborhood residents to throw parties to enjoy the spectacle. (610) 676-0390, www.procyclingtour.com
June 7-13, 2008
SCHUYLKILL RIVER SOJOURN. This 110-mile guided canoe trip along the length of the Schuylkill River guarantees calming vistas, exhilarating rapids, campfire songs and enduring camaraderie. (484) 945-0200, www.schuylkillriver.org
June 1, 2008
NATIONAL TRAILS DAY CLEANUP. Millions of volunteers across the country are beautifying their favorite nature trails on this day. Valley Forge National Historical Park sponsors organized volunteer activities, or trail enthusiasts can check with any of the region’s state and local parks. www.boundlessphiladelphia.com
June 21-22, 2008
PHILADELPHIA INSURANCE TRIATHLON. This Olympic-distance race, which features a $13,000-plus purse, takes athletes through the trails of Fairmount Park and the slow-moving waters of the Schuylkill River. (215) 517-4989, www.phillytri.com
June 2008 (exact date TBD)
BUCKS COUNTY COVERED BRIDGES FESTIVAL. Thousands of visitors will celebrate and contribute to the preservation of six of Bucks County’s remaining 11 quaint historic covered bridges. (215) 822-0552, www.buckscountycoveredbridgesfestival.org
June 2008 (exact date TBD)
MILL GROVE ORIENTEERING. Orienteering enthusiasts race one another through the land once owned by John James Audubon, the naturalist who served as the inspiration for the Audubon Society. (215) 792-0502, www.dvoa.org
June-August 2008 (exact dates TBD)
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT ROSE TREE PARK. 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, www.co.delaware.pa.us/depts/rosetree.html
JULY 2008
July 5-6, 2008
BRANDYWINE “BIG BANG” BBQ. The six wineries of the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail offer a flat admission fee to spend the day outdoors sampling the fruit of the earth while enjoying food cooked under the sun. (610) 444-3842, www.bvwinetrail.com
July 2008 (exact date TBA)
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY BIKE-A-THON. Cyclists are able to choose their starting points in Philadelphia; Cherry Hill, New Jersey; or Hammonton, New Jersey. Participants also have the option of doing a century loop, completing a 100-mile ride in a single day. (215) 985-5401, www.acsbike.org
AUGUST 2008
August 15-17, 2008
PHILADELPHIA FOLK FESTIVAL. For the 47th year, dozens of folk musicians will entertain families who come to camp out and hear great music in a rural farm setting. (215) 247-1300, www.pfs.org
August 2008 (exact date TBA)
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, www.suburbancyclists.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.
The Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation (GPTMC) makes Philadelphia and The Countryside® a premier destination through marketing and image building that increases business and promotes the region’s vitality. For more information about travel to Philadelphia, visit www.gophila.com or call the Independence Visitor Center, located in Independence National Historical Park, at (800) 537-7676.
Note to Editors: For photos of Greater Philadelphia, visit our Photo Gallery.
CONTACT:
Cara Schneider, GPTMC
(215) 599-0789, cara@gptmc.com
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