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Indiana County, Pennsylvania is located in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains -just one hour east of Pittsburgh and has several unique attractions and entities that make it a very desirable travel destination.

Indiana County is home to: 64 miles of Rails to Trails and more than 15 miles of single track mountain biking, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, a robust Agritourism industry, old order Amish families, and a wealth of history ranging from the French and Indian War to our own hometown hero, Jimmy Stewart.

Thursday, July 5, 2012

The Jimmy Stewart Festival 2012

The 2012 Jimmy Stewart Festival took place on Saturday, June 9th, and Sunday, June 10th.  The event took place in two areas:  Downtown Indiana on Philadelphia Street near the Jimmy Stewart Museum and at the Jimmy Stewart Airport.  

The festivities kicked off at 10am on Saturday and Sunday in town.  Activities included visiting the Jimmy Stewart Museum, a book signing on Saturday and the viewing of films at the Museum on both days.


In town, there were over 25 craft & food vendors,  Master Magician Michaelangelo and Cathleen Siefert conducting face painting.




"Jimmy Stewart" also stopped by the festival to say "Hello"!

 

There was a car display courtesy of The Punxsutawney Region Antique Automobile Club of America on Saturday and an Emergency Vehicle Display on Sunday.





Even in town, spectators could see views overhead of the happenings out at the airport.


Below are additional photos from Downtown Indiana during the festival!









Performances on stage on Saturday included: Cindy and Cody (Classic Acoustic),  Melanie Valenza (Acoustic Solo), Essential Machine (Originals, Classics), Gabe Wolford, The Brothers Quinn,  Mark and Sean (Acoustic Classic Rock),  Lantern (Christian, Original Rock),  Simple Pleasures and 7 Mile Run (Country).
Performances on stage on Sunday included:  Pony Express (Blues, Classic Rock),  Keystone Heirs (Contemporary, Gospel), Rising Sun (Old Time Classic Country), Andrew Mack (Acoustic, Country), Caleb Murphy (Acoustic, Indi), Matt Van Horn and Friends, Anthony Frazier and Friends Worship and Praise, Jeff Perigo (Acoustic Rock), Alibi for Sunday (Classic, Ballads), Cathleen and G (Acoustic Originals).






Spectators could take a complimentary ride on a trolley between the two locations courtesy of the Tourist Bureau.


At the Jimmy Stewart Airport, activities included the appearances of: The Commemorative Air Force Curtiss-Wright - SB2C Helldiver, WWII Re-enactors, West Penn Allegheny Health System LifeFlight®, 
The Center for Emergency Medicine of Western Pennsylvania STATMedEvac®, Pennsylvania State Police Aviation Unit and United States Air Force C-130 Flyover.

Additional activities for the entire family included a CAP Pancake Breakfast each day, a WWII Big Band Era Hangar Dance on Saturday night, PT-17 Stearman Flights, EAA Young Eagle Flights, Lease Aviation Flights, Airport Tours & Hayrides, Food, Fun, and more!!

Below is an individual preparing to take a flight!


The Commemorative Air Force Curtiss-Wright - SB2C Helldiver



WWII Re-enactors


Additional Airport Festival Photos Pictured Below:








Be sure to mark your calendar in June for next year!  This is a really great way to spend a fun-filled day!

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