Thursdays just got more exciting downtown!
August 18, 2022, 6-8pm
Third Thursdays is a new monthly initiative to create unique and eclectic evening experiences in downtown Danville, joining arts organizations, restaurants, and retailers to offer up fun things to do and see, from after-work drink specials to artist receptions, live music, and more. Every month, new discoveries will await you, too.
If you are a business interested in participating please contact us at dba.visitdanvillepa@gmail.com or call 570-284-4502.
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43rd ANNUAL FALL ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL |
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Mill Street, Danville
Saturday, September 10, 2022
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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In conjunction with the three day Danville Heritage Festival, the 43rd Annual Fall Arts & Crafts Festival is a one-stop shopping extravaganza for Danville and the surrounding area. Over 125 vendors exhibit their fine arts and photography, handmade crafts and jewelry to upcycled wooden furniture, soaps and beauty items, toys, children's face-painting and activities, living history demonstrations, fashion accessories, and more...it's all together in one location!
So, you'll feel really good supporting the local economy while acquiring unique gifts for your family and friends! In addition to the arts and crafts, the Festival offers a wide selection of mouth-watering food and refreshments. It is also a great opportunity to explore the diverse downtown businesses on Mill Street!
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If you have any questions please contact us at 570-284-4502 or dba.visitdanvillepa@gmail.com |
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Danville Heritage Festival Schedule of Events.
Friday, September 9 - Sunday, September 11, 2022
Our past is a treasure, our present is vibrant, and our future is bright!
The Danville Heritage Festival is a community celebration of all things Danville. This year’s festival will be in conjunction with the Fall Arts & Crafts Festival (Saturday, September 10) centered around Mill Street, with special events at other locations throughout the Danville community.
Enjoy living history presentations, historic tours of Danville, train rides, live music, vendors, great food, fireworks, hikes, 5K run/walk and much more!
Friday, September 9, 2022
2pm - 6pm Gate House Open House
Join staff and volunteers of the Gate House for an open house and special activities.
6:30 pm - 8:30pm
Robbins Trail / Old Reading Line Trail Walk with Bob Stoudt and Van Wagner
Hess Recreation Area
Saturday, September 10, 2022
8:30am-10:30am Danville Heritage 5K Run & Walk. Benefits the Danville Cross-Country Team. More information HERE.
1pm, 2pm, & 3pm Montgomery & Boyd House Museum Tours. Tour the home of Danville's founding family as well as a wealth of relics that relate to the history of the area. The Boyd House is also home to one of the best military collections in northeastern PA. More info below.
9am - 4pm Living History Demonstrations, Mill Street.
Living History Demonstrations in downtown Danville in conjunction with the Danville Business Alliance's Fall Arts & Crafts Festival on Mill Street.
9am - 4pm Fall Arts & Crafts Festival on Mill Street. Arts, Crafts, and Food Vendors.
10am - 4pm Live Music on Canal Park Stage, Mill Street.
10am, 12pm, and 2pm Clothes, Chores, and Toys Presentation, Kiddie Korner Boutique, 611 Mill Street. Everything about what children wear has changed since 1776, but so have their toys and chores. Presented by Jean Knouse, this 20-30 minute walk through children's history is designed for children, but will also interest adults. Admittance is limited to 18. Presentations at 10am, 12pm, and 2pm.
11am, 1:30pm, and 3:30pm
Train Excursions, Danville Middle School.
Experience a scenic train excursion in vintage passenger cars along the Old Canal Route and the Susquehanna River. See below.
11am - 3pm Chicken Barbeque, Danville Middle School, 252 Northumberland Street. Hosted by and benefits Scouts BSA Troop 39.
1pm - 2pm Eel Dam River Walk w/ Van Wagner, F.Q. Hartman Recreation Area
400 W. Front Street. Join Van Wagner for a walk to the remnants of the eel dam in the North Branch Susquehanna River (river levels permitting). Meet at the FQ Hartman Recreation Area parking lot. Please bring your own life vest.
2pm - 3pm John Mazich Presentation, Thomas Beaver Free Library, 317 Ferry Street.
Join local historian John Mazich for a presentation of historic photos of the Danville area.
7pm - 8:30pm Danville Heritage Concert, Danville Area High School , 733 Ironmen Lane. Van Wagner and friends (DASD students and alumni) will take the stage to perform songs about the Danville region's history. Donations will be accepted to benefit the Danville High School FFA.
DARK - Fireworks, over the Susquehanna River.
Join us near the PA-54/Danville-Riverside Bridge for fireworks over the North Branch Susquehanna River.
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Sunday, September 11, 2022
2pm - 4pm Historic Food Preservation Techniques, Mikita family residence, 1066 Grovania Drive, Danville. More info coming soon.
4pm - 5p Patriot Day Ceremony, American Legion Post 40, 175 Northumberland St, Danville. Join American Legion Post 40 for a ceremony in honor of the individuals who lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks against the United States that occurred on September 11, 2001.
6:30pm Hymn Sing, Montgomery Park, 200 Water St, Danville.
Please bring a lawn chair (and your singing voice!)
Thank you to our Sponsors: Montour County Commissioners, Columbia-Montour Visitors Bureau, Montour Area Recreation Commission (MARC), and Geisinger! The Danville Business Alliance is a proud supporter of the Danville Heritage Festival.
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Train Excursions
The North Shore Line
Experience a scenic train excursion in vintage passenger cars along the Old Canal Route and the Susquehanna River. Grab your ticket and climb aboard to enjoy the history and beauty of our region. A memorable ride the whole family will enjoy!
Three round trip excursions are available. Trains will run Saturday, September 10th, 2022 and all rides depart from the Danville Middle School - 11:00 a.m. (towards Bloomsburg); 1:30 p.m. (towards Northumberland); and 3:30 p.m. (towards Bloomsburg).
Each round trip is $15 per passenger and is non-refundable*. Lap children (ages 2 and under) are no charge. Act now, there are a limited number of tickets available!
Purchase them online HERE.
Tickets will be held at the admission table on the day of the rides or they can be picked up prior to the event date at the Danville Business Alliance office at 620 Mill Street, Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. - must provide the last name under which you are registered. Tickets are also being sold at Scott's Floral, Danville, PA.
2022 Excursions are brought to you by The Danville Business Alliance, Danville Centennial Lions Club, Danville Heritage Festival, North Shore Railroad & Penn Valley Railroad, LLC in partnership with SEDA-COG Joint Rail Authority.
*Trains run snow, rain or shine. We reserve the right to substitute equipment or alter schedules as conditions may require, without notice to passengers. Capacity is limited to the equipment available. Trains depart on time, so you are encouraged to be aboard the train and seated in advance of scheduled departure time. We are offering a family oriented educational environment. Smoking is not permitted on the train. No alcoholic beverages or other intoxicants are permitted on the train or on railroad property at any time.
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Montgomery and Boyd House Museum Tours
Tickets are $5/person per Museum.
Tours are an hour long and take place at 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.
Tour the home of Danville's founding family as well as a wealth of relics that relate to the history of the area. The Boyd House is also home to one of the best military collections in northeastern PA.
Buy tickets for the Montgomery House tour HERE.
Buy Tickets for the Boyd House tour HERE.
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Dennis Metzger: Local Artist |
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Currently showing in the Danville Business Alliance office through August 25:
Dennis Metzger
Dennis is a local painter who has had the desire to create art from a young age. A full-time truck driver, about two years ago he decided to study painting techniques in order to hone his craft. His paintings of local scenery that draw inspiration from impressionist painters such as Monet make us want to grab our supplies and create!
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Join the Incredible KGSD Dance Family!
In person Registration Dance Party/ Open House
Aug 21 from 1-3pm at the NEW KGSD!
Gold Star Professional Building , 74 School House Road in Danville!
Come for the FUN!!
•Tie your own Tutu!
• Free gifts!
•Free refreshments!
•DJ dance party !
•Meet and dance with Miss Karen and Miss Marissa!
You don’t want to miss this!
Grab your friends! Register for 2022-23 KGSD Dance Season!
It would be our pleasure teach you!
Pre ballet Classical Ballet Tap Jazz Hip Hop Lyrical Musical Theatre Competition team
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Does your small business need a website? Apply by August 19th.
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Bucknell students will create websites for local businesses and organizations this coming semester as a part of their Marketing and Design course. This web design project will provide a hands-on learning experience for students while also benefiting local organizations.
Websites will be free of charge with preference given to local businesses and organizations with greater need for a free solution. All organizations are welcome to apply.
Click below to learn more and apply.
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Montgomery House and Boyd House Museum Tours
Every Sunday through October
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The Montgomery House Museum at 11 Bloom Street, Danville and The Boyd House Museum at 19 Bloom Street, Danville will be open Sundays until October from 1pm-4pm. Montour County Historical Society Members and Students up to 18 years are free and non-members $10 fee.
For more information:
Montour County Historical Society
570-271-0830
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FERRY STREET GROWERS' MARKET |
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Thank you to our generous Sponsor: |
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CURRENTLY RUNNING - SHOPPERS' SHUTTLE! |
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The Shoppers' Shuttle brought to you by the Danville Business Alliance (DBA), Danville Borough, Fishing Creek Transportation, and Geisinger.
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LOCAL GIFTING MADE EASY - COMING SOON! |
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Coming Soon!
The Card that Helps Small Businesses
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Our local businesses face a difficult battle competing against corporate chains and online giants, plus the global pandemic. Purchasing and spending a Danville Local Gift Card helps small businesses thrive in Danville. |
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With the Danville Local Gift Card we have rolled up the power of many gift cards into one convenient solution. You can now give anyone the ultimate local gift with options they will love! |
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The Danville Gift Card can be spent at all Danville Business Alliance member businesses, found on our website at www.visitdanvillepa.org. We do this to enhance the businesses who are the backbone of our community and make Danville a unique place.
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Buying a Danville Local Gift Card guarantees money stays local. When you spend $100 at a big box store only $43 stays local 💸 versus $68 or more when spent at local businesses (58% more). The Danville Local Gift Card helps multiply this impact.
Stay tuned for more information!
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By embracing the heritage of our region, we are proud to add to its growth and vitality.
Get the latest updates for the Danville Heritage Festival here. |
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We are a friendly group of fitness professionals who have come together as one to offer community members ease while seeking out local fitness options.
Stay up to date with the Danville Health Alliance here.
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The mission of Danville Area Arts is to promote and support regional art, artists and artistic culture for the citizens of Danville, PA.
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The Ferry Street Growers' Market is open Saturdays 8am - noon from the third Saturday in May to the third Saturday in November. We feature only locally grown/produced items.
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Montour County
Information and Resources
for Montour County
Residents and Visitors here.
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Riverside Borough
Information and Resources
for Riverside Borough Residents and Visitors here.
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Danville Borough
Information and Resources
for Danville Borough
Residents and Visitors here.
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PARTNER RESOURCES & INFORMATION |
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Want to find the best outdoor recreational facilities in Montour County? Visit montourrec.com
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Looking to Start, Grow or Sustain your Business? Our friends at the Bucknell SBDC can help you here.
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Would you like to increase your business exposure and have increased access to business resources In Montour and Columbia Counties? Our partners at the CMCC can help you here.
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DRIVE was created to take a regional approach to economic development in the Susquehanna Valley.
Put their connections & expertise to work for you. Check out their services here.
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The GSVCC provides a wide array of benefits to its current members.
It doesn’t matter whether you’re a small, medium or large organization, they have benefits that fit all member’s needs. See their benefits here.
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ABOUT DANVILLE BUSINESS ALLIANCE |
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Incorporated in the Commonwealth of PA in 2004, the Danville Business Alliance (DBA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has been instrumental in the revitalization of downtown Danville. The DBA has been a Main Street Program since 2008 and our mission is to promote, encourage, and enhance the economic strength and vitality of Danville's central business district through volunteer and community driven efforts. These efforts focus on encouraging downtown development projects, supporting the growth of businesses, orchestrating events that bring vibrancy to downtown Danville, enhancing the quality of life and promoting the uniqueness of our community's history, architecture, culture and riverfront location. Through these efforts the DBA aims to engage in creating an environment to shape and safeguard our downtown for the activities and attributes that are essential to everyday lives and making downtown Danville, PA the natural gathering place for the greater Danville community.
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THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS |
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DBA Business Members:
Please let us know about your business events
and we will share your information on our website and social media.
Simply reply to this e-mail and provide details.
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Subscribe to our e-newsletter here.
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