Spring
THINGS
Shed your winter coat and get started on this list of fun ways to enjoy the NEW SEASON !
BY DEBBIE MOUNTAIN
Spring Festivals
Asbury Woods Maple Festival When : March 4 & 5 Where : Asbury Woods Nature Center , 4105 Asbury Road , Erie For more info : asburywoods . org
This annual event is a celebration of a heritage unique to our region . Sugar maple trees are a natural resource found only in this region of the world . Asbury Woods proudly takes part in this tradition every year by tapping trees then collecting and boiling sap into pure maple syrup . The festival will include interactive and informative tours and demonstrations , maple candy samples and several vendors selling candy and other maple products .
Downtown Edinboro Art & Music Festival When : May 19-21 Where : Downtown Edinboro For more info : edinboroartandmusic . com This festival , one of the region ’ s only free festivals of its kind , showcases
grassroots art and music in the unique spirit of Appalachian culture and tradition . Check out the art show gallery or one of the many workshops . Learn about the process of making art from demonstrating artists , watch performances by visiting local musicians and bands , and take part in scheduled or spontaneous jam sessions in town .
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