Hello Indiana County,

We hope you had a wonderful summer! Fall is here and that means the holidays are right around the corner. Please check out the latest tourism tidbits we've compiled to share with you, including information about an upcoming event at the Historical & Genealogical Society of Indiana County in our honor! We hope to see you there!

SEASONAL EVENTS BROCHURE

Who's excited about upcoming fall and holiday events? We've got you covered! Below is the latest edition of our Seasonal Events Brochure for happenings September 29 through the holiday season. Click on the images below for a printable version. As always, we encourage you to visit our online "Calendar of Events" for the most up-to-date event information.

IT'S TIME TO CREATE OUR

2024 ANNUAL EVENTS WALL CALENDAR!

Do you have an annual event to submit for inclusion in our 2024 wall calendar? If so, please submit event name and date by Friday, October 13.

2024 HOTEL TAX GRANT OPPORTUNITY

Now Accepting Grant Applications

The purpose of this grant program is to support events that will increase tourism, business, and economic growth and overall benefit the quality of life in Indiana County. Specifically, those events that will include overnight hotel stays are preferable. Event cost is generally limited to marketing, signage and promotion materials. Awards are approved based on merit to qualified applicants, available funds and projects as determined by the Indiana County Tourist Bureau (ICTB) and all affiliates of the Center for Economic Operations (CEO). 

***** Applicants are encouraged to submit their application *****

by Friday, December 1, 2023

For more information or to request an application,

please call ICTB 724-463-7505 or email [email protected]

GROUP MEETING/EVENT SPACE INFORMATION

We're working to gather information from our members about hosting groups, meetings, etc. Do you have the capability to host groups of people? If so, we need your information. Contact us today with your details.

Example information we're seeking:

• Occupancy?
• Indoor/Outdoor Facilities?
• Food Available?

SUPPORTING ICTB MEMBERS

The tourist bureau staff has been "out and about" at various events and festivals, sharing member promotional materials with others to entice visitors to discover why "It's A Wonderful Life" in Indiana County, PA!

Here are just a few of the places we've recently been:

INDIANA COUNTY DAY AT ALTOONA CURVE

June 3

INDIANA COUNTY DAY/

CHRISTMAS IN JULY AT IDLEWILD & SOAKZONE

July 21

KNOTWEED FESTIVAL

August 12

INDIANA COUNTY FAIR

Always the week before Labor Day

OX HILL FAIR

Always the week of Labor Day

NAFF HULA HOOP

September 8 & 9

BRAS FOR THE CAUSE

"Bras for the Cause" entry designed by ICTB Staff for Indiana, PA BPW's Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser.

We've added more member milestones & awards to our Member Spotlight Page! Celebrating an anniversary? Reach an impressive milestone? Received an award? Send us your spotlight materials!

Congratulations to GCES on their recent expansions and ribbon cutting! READ MORE.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Portia's Donuts & Bobas

At the Cabin

The Fox Clark Gallery

Divinity Inn

Pleasure Valley Raceway

America250PA

in Indiana County

Facebook Page

As preparations gear up in Indiana County for the semiquincentennial celebration, be sure to follow our Facebook page to stay informed. News from national, state and local levels pertaining to America's celebration will be posted here!

Revolutionary History

Know of local history from the Revolutionary Era? We'd love to hear from those that are familiar with Indiana County's history. Please ask them to call the office: 724.463.7505

Collecting Fun Facts

We are in the process of collecting "fun facts" about Indiana County. Are you familiar with "fun facts" like how the town of Clymer was named after George Clymer - who signed both the Declaration of Independence & US Constitution? If so, please send them our way!

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