Foxburg Food, Art and Wine Festival marks 13th year

From staff reports

FOXBURG – The very popular and growing Foxburg Food, Art and Wine Festival celebrates its 13th year from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, in the heart of this charming town along the Allegheny River in Clarion County.

In fact, visitors can enjoy an entire weekend exploring this river valley region beginning Saturday, Oct. 8, with the annual Fall Driving Tour. Cap off Saturday with the fabulous clam bake at Foxburg’s Allegheny Grille. Reservations are required for the clam bake and can be made by calling 724-659-5701.

Sunday’s Foxburg Festival will once again feature a wide variety of artisans and crafters offering their products for sale. While exploring these vendors, be sure to visit The Red Brick Gallery, Foxburg’s artist cooperative, where shoppers can walk away with the perfect piece or get an early start on the Christmas list.

Fall Festivals say “Oktoberfest.” With that in mind, try the Oktoberfest pizza at Foxburg Pizza or sample a draft of Oktoberfest beer and German cuisine at the Grille. And there will be plenty of food vendors lining Main Street to satisfy a hungry crowd. Don’t forget to satisfy the sweet tooth with handcrafted Belgian chocolates or gourmet coffee at Divani Chocolatier and Barista.

Drop into the very popular Foxburg Wine Cellars offering over 30 varieties of wine along with accessories and gift items.

Music will be provided by the Max Schang Trio from noon to 2 p.m., the Allegheny-Clarion Valley High School jazz band at 2 p.m. and Tom Sweetapple from 4 to 6 p.m.

Children’s face-painting will be provided by Emlenton’s Chicken Coop Studio 306 and the 4H is offering kids a “make and take” craft, and every child loves a trip through the Red Caboose train car.

Plan now for a Foxburg weekend.This is a free event and free shuttle service is provided at the designated parking areas; Allegheny-Clarion Valley Elementary School and Allegheny-Clarion Valley Medical Center, both located on State Route 58.

For more information, call (724) 659-5701, or visit www.FoxburgFestival.com or GoFoxburg.com.