

During the winter months he would find work in lumber camps. Fred was a farmer and a carpenter who lived on his family farm in Newelltown, PA in Tioga County. Keep growing that facial hair and come out to be part of the fun!Ĭurator’s Corner A recent addition to the museum’s collection is the group of objects related to Fred Newell.

As part of the festivities, we’ll host our first ever Beard & Mustache Competition. NEW THIS YEAR: Do you have a Pencil, Cop, or Handlebar mustache? Is your beard a Van Dyke, a Goatee, or full-on ZZ Tops? We have a competition for you. The 2023 Bark Peelers’ Festival Program is available HERE. Visitors are encouraged to compete in the greased pole, log rolling, crosscut saw, and birling competitions to earn the title “Grand Champion Barkpeeler” and the associated cash prizes. There is live music throughout the weekend, crafts and games at the kid’s corner, operating demonstrations of our steam-powered circular sawmill and birch still, blacksmithing, chainsaw carving, and camp cooking. Unique food and craft vendors provide guests with ample shopping and culinary opportunities. Saturday July 1 and Sunday J9 AM to 5 PM, both days $10.00/ Adult, $5.00/ Youth (ages 4 to 11) $18.00 adult 2-day pass, $8.00 youth 2-day passĪs our BIGGEST event of the year, the festival treats thousands of visitors to lively special events, contests, and demonstrations that celebrate “woodhick” skills.
