KINZUA ROCKS THE WAKE will be held Saturday to Monday at Kinzua Beach on the Allegheny Reservoir. This free event will be packed with exciting activities for people of all ages. Get your heart racing watching high-flying water stunts.

The Chippewa Lake Water Ski Shop Team will perform synchronized stunts and freestyle moves. Ski Extreme Productions will wow the crowd with jet ski tricks, aerial flips and freestyle stunts and choreographed powerboat performances.

Guests can chill out with live music from Dan Roche, Miranda Wilcox, Kallie Williams, Interstate Daydream and Doug Rigby during the daytime. The Ultimate Garth Brooks Tribute takes the stage on Saturday evening. And The Classic Rock Experience will get the crowd going on Sunday evening.

Other attractions include the Birds of Prey Exhibit, Fred the Snake Man and magical performances by Mr. Kazam, Sky Sands and Brenden Trojan. For the littles, Marty’s Bubblegum Machine Music Show will perform throughout the weekend.

From noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, experience the America250 Mobile Experiential Unit, a one-of-a-kind, custom-built experience on wheels that’s touring Pennsylvania as we gear up to celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday. Powered by Penske, this traveling exhibit brings history to life with immersive games like Pennsylvania Pursuit and Keystone Quest, and powerful storytelling through The Commonwealth Chronicles. It’s designed to connect Pennsylvanians of every age to our shared past, present and future in fun and meaningful ways. Stop by the American250 tent, which will be set up all weekend, for a chance to win a limited edition Zippo/Case Museum & Flagship Store lighter that will serve as a grand prize for attendees who complete the America250PA – McKean quiz.

Finally, there will be delicious food and drinks from Beefeaters Restaurant, Bent Run Brewing Co., Bradford Brew Station, Brokenstraw Valley Winery, Eddie’s on Main, Flickerwood Wine Cellars, LJ Treats, Mother Cluckers and Sweet Sarah’s Kettle Korn.

A full schedule is available at kinzuarocks.com

BRADFORD FARMERS MARKET and Craft Fair will be held on Saturday in the American Legion parking lot. The fall season has begun, and mums are available from Maple Glen Farm this weekend. Everything Baked will be back with new, delicious treats as well.

There are only five more weeks of the farmers market season left, so be sure to get out there and support small, local vendors.

LOCAL BUSINESSES will begin to Paint the Town Red and Black on Monday. The fundraiser, which supports fall sports at the Bradford Area High School, will run through September. Locals will be able to vote for their favorite businesses at provided voting jars. One dollar equals one vote. Proceeds directly support the Bob South Legacy Scholarship Fund. Fans can also vote in person during the homecoming game Sept. 26. At the end of the night, the most spirited storefront will be crowned champion.