In conjunction with Railfest 2005, Tyrone will host Autumn in the Alleghenies on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Individuals participating in Railfest will be traveling by train to Tyrone and other areas throughout the day. Passengers will arrive in town on Saturday at 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Then on Sunday, the train will unload at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., allowing time for passengers to visit area merchants and vendors.
Greeting the passengers will be Mayor Pat Stoner, Joshua House director Jim Kilmartin, Borough Manager Sharon Dannaway, Nancy Kilmartin and Pastor Norman Huff.
Throughout the weekend, there are many special treats planned for residents and visitors. There will be tours through Gardners Candy Store Museum and the Tyrone History Museum.
There will be area merchant sales and vendors with food, drinks, candy and baked goods. Also, candles, videos, apparel, crafts, jewelry and assorted items will be available. A brochure of the area merchants and vendors will be distributed to Railfest passengers to help guide individuals through Tyrone.
The Schoch Hollow Band will provide entertainment for the whole family on Saturday at City Hotel Park. Then on Sunday, The Sharp Tones will perform.
Logan Avenue will be closed between 11th and 12th Streets for Larrie Derman’s Antique Car Show.
Free massages will be available at Rhonda’s Retreat. While there, individuals will also have the opportunity to buy a chance to win the gift basket sponsored by the Tyrone Merchants Association. Chances are $1. The basket has been on display at several area businesses including Joybeans and Silverscreen Video. The drawing for the gift basket will be held at the next Merchants meeting on Tuesday, September 27.
Commemorative Autumn in the Alleghenies T-shirts are available for $10 at the Tyrone Area Chamber of Commerce and local businesses.
