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05/30/2026

We made the news. It was a great night in Cranberry. The petting zoo will not be there this coming Fri, June 5. But will be back Fri, June 12 🐰🦙🐐🐑🐷

05/30/2026
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05/26/2026

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If you missed us today come see us tomorrow
04/18/2026

If you missed us today come see us tomorrow

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04/17/2026

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🍁 Big K**b Grange Maple Syrup Festival – Vendor Spotlight!
📅 April 18th & 19th
⏱️8:30-4:30
📍 Big K**b Grange 336 Grange Rd, Rochester PA

We’re thrilled to welcome an incredible lineup of local makers, artisans, farms, and small businesses to this year’s Maple Syrup Festival. Come shop, snack, explore, and support these amazing vendors:

✨ 2026 Vendor Lineup
Crafty Campers – Laser‑cut wood décor

Crafts By Betty – Aprons, stitched items, jewelry, soft sculptures & more

Jan’s Therapeutic Bags – Microwavable aromatherapy heating/cooling bags

Hillbilly’s Jerky – Jerky, snack sticks, bologna, dog bones

Wire Bonsai Tree Sculptures – Beaded art, jewelry, chimes, seasonal crafts

Intentionally Blankenship – Burnt wood items, games, feeders, décor

Wood N’at – Wood craft

Thera‑Jewel – Therapeutic magnetic jewelry

Earthglow Emporium – Soy candles, jewelry, soaps

Klash3d – 3D‑printed fidgets, toys & clizkers

Eventors – Temporary tattoos, glitter airbrush, henna

Name Rings by Timbo – Custom stainless steel name rings & chains

Tricia’s Creative Side – Sublimation gifts, signs, ornaments, tumblers & more

LMC Amazing Yarn – Handmade bags, hats, headbands, slippers & crochet items

Terra Moon Studio – Hand‑painted porcelain pottery & décor

Psquare Scents LLC – Incense, sage, bath bombs, melts & fresheners

Tracy’s Little Crafty Corner LLC – Cozies, mats, jewelry, towels, wreaths & more

Walsh Ceramics – Wheel‑thrown pottery: bowls, mugs, vases & dish sets

Wickywags Candles – Soy candles & melts supporting animal rescue

Buzy Bee’s Gifts – Bleached tees, tumblers, Easter gifts

Ayers Rustic Candles – Soy candles & melts

Flora Fauna & Fire Design – Pyrography hats, bags & accessories

Custom Wreaths By Stacey – Handmade wreaths

Something Smells Yummy Candles – Candles, melts, dough bowls, soaps

Oakman Farm – Artisan soap, body butter, candles, crochet animals & more

McDonald’s Farm – Tallow skincare, soaps, balms, dog treats

Pawmazing Bakery – Holistic pet treats, supplements & accessories

Color Wheel Pottery & Pane in the Glaze – Hand‑painted pottery & kiln‑fused glass

Hollie’s Handmade Soaps & Such – All‑natural soaps & body products

Calla’s Fudge Co. – 100+ flavors of small‑batch fudge, including maple

Crochetwhittle – Crochet plushies (bees, whales, octopus & more)

Rachel’s Craft USA – Crochet hats, toys, blankets & jewelry

Jackie and Barb – Wreaths, lighted bottles, angels & décor

Wampum Chapter, North Country Trail – Maps & trail information

Grandma Jean’s Pennsylvania Kitchen – Handmade soaps, butters, scrubs & candles

EGGstravagance – Egg art, mosaics, resin art & button bouquets

Chad Armour – Kids’ activity booth: create‑your‑own aquariums

Squirrely Girls Gifts – Wooden roses & resin keychains

Pink Lady Creations – Crochet plushies & carnival‑style games

Dinsmore Farm Designs – Wood engravings, earrings, boards, hats & knives

Quinton Sheets – Hand‑forged blacksmithing items

The Three B’s, My Honey, and Me – Bee/bear/bird‑themed crafts, dolls & jewelry

Dockside Woodcraft – Cutting boards, coasters, wine holders & hardwood goods

Yard Décor & More LLC – Wooden yard decorations & signs

Piper’s Pottery – Functional, food‑safe handmade pottery

Wired Differently – Upcycled jewelry & trinkets

Toris Custom Creations LLC – Custom magnets, memo pads & note pads

IGH Boutique – Kids’ crochet/sewn items, tees, jewelry & 3D‑printed toys

Kohler’s Prime Design – Wood signs, crafts & 3D printing

Inclusiv3D – 3D‑printed items

Belle Farm Goat Milk Soap – Goat milk soap, body butter & accessories

Assist Graphics – Magnets, tumblers, stickers, apparel & more

Sheila Shillingburg – Books

Lux Link Permanent Jewelry – Permanent bracelets, anklets & necklaces

Rustic Renewed – Wood flower arrangements & home décor

Karen’s Cucina – Baked goods, rolls, cookies, gobs & more

Bryner’s Classics LLC – Hot sauce, knitting & crochet items

Rustic Products – Fur goods, feather art, belts & antlers

Junior Grange Camp – Camp information booth.

Pickle Pirate - pickle products

Cinna Roast

Cub Scout troop 409 - Meat sticks

Beaver Valley Area Beekeeping Association

04/12/2026

🍁🥞 BIG K**B GRANGE MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL — FAQ! 🥞🍁

📍 Where is the festival held?

Big K**b Grange Fairgrounds
336 Grange Rd, Rochester PA

Look for the marquee on Grange Rd!

🗓 When is it?

April 18 & 19
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

💵 How much does it cost?

Adults: $16 • Kids (4–10): $11
Special Cash Pricing: Adults $15 • Kids $10

🥞 What’s included with the meal?

Adult Meal: Drink, 2 sausage links, unlimited pancakes
Kids Meal: Drink, 1 sausage link, unlimited pancakes
No sharing (babies/toddlers 3 & under excluded)
No take‑home bags
All‑you‑care‑to‑eat while seated in the steel building

🥣 What kinds of pancakes will be offered?

Buttermilk
Buckwheat
Gluten‑Free

🚗 Where do we park?

Multiple parking areas will be open.

🚌 Will there be shuttle service?

Good news!
We’ll have shuttle service both days of the Maple Syrup Festival from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Two 40‑ft buses will run continuous loops from Freedom Elementary.
Complimentary of Frye Transportation!

♿ Is there handicapped parking?

Yes — designated handicap parking will be available near the steel building.

🥓 Where is the sausage from?

This year, we’re proud to serve sausage from Beaver County’s own Milk House Meats!

🍁 Can I buy syrup to take home?

Yes — visit the Big K**b Grange booth!

🍬 Will maple cotton candy or kettle corn be available?

Yes! Find them at the end of the large concession stand.

🍔 I don’t like pancakes — are there other food options?

Yes! Freedom High School Soccer will be running a concession stand with additional food choices.

🎟 Do I have to pay to get in if I’m not eating pancakes?

No — entry to the grounds is free. Come enjoy the bands and vendors!

🛍 Will there be vendors?

Yes — over 60 vendors will be on site!

🐐 Will there be kids’ activities?

Absolutely!
Beaker and Friends petting zoo — $5 per child
Hidden Hill Horse Farm pony rides — $5 per rider
Kids play zone

💳 What forms of payment are accepted?

Pancake meals: Cash or credit (cash gets special pricing)
Vendors: Payment options vary by vendor

🎶 What is the Music Lineup

SATURDAY, APRIL 18
9:00–11:30 — James Tobin and the Dewy Decimators
1:30–4:30 — County Crew

SUNDAY, APRIL 19
9:00–11:30 — H***y Tonk Heroes
1:30–4:30 — The Project Band

🤝 How can I become a member of the Big K**b Grange?

Stop by our booth during the festival or message us on Facebook anytime.�We’re all volunteers, but we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

🐾 Can I bring my dog?
Only service animals are permitted.

🏧 Will there be ATMs available?
Yes, ATMs will be available.

🥤 Can I purchase extra drinks or sausage?
Yes.
Cash Only
Sausage: 2 links for $3.00
Drinks in the Steel Building: $1.00
Concession stands will also have additional drink options available for $2.00.

🌾 Will there be flour for sale?
Yes.
Wheat Flour and Corn Meal: 2 lbs for $4.00
Buckwheat Flour: 1 lb for $5.00

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03/29/2026

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03/28/2026

Come see us today

A special shout out toKelly Watt Photography in Sewickley for having photo shoots with our bunnies today 📷🐰. Reach out t...
03/15/2026

A special shout out to
Kelly Watt Photography in Sewickley for having photo shoots with our bunnies today 📷🐰. Reach out to her for all your photography needs

03/02/2026

Get Ready for the Annual Easter Eggstravaganza!

Join us on Saturday, March 28th, 2026, at Ewing Park for a day packed with FREE family fun starting at 11 AM, including:

🐣 Egg Hunts (Schedule below)
🐐 Petting Zoo
🎯 Carnival Games
🖌️ Keepsake Craft by Delightfully Creative Laser Works

Plus, enjoy egg-citing extras available for purchase:
📸 Professional Easter Bunny Photos by Portraits by Athena, LLC 🧸 Build-Your-Own Stuffed Animals with Traveling Boutique Bears
🍔 Delicious bites from local Food Trucks (Stay tuned for a full list!)

*** EGG HUNT SCHEDULE ***

Hunt 1 begins at 11 AM. ALL OTHER TIMES LISTED BELOW ARE ESTIMATES ONLY. Each consecutive hunt will take place after the field is cleared and reset.

Hunt 1 — Ages 4 and under (11 AM)
Hunt 2 — Boys & Girls aged 5, 6, and 7 (About 12 PM)
Hunt 3 — Boys & Girls aged 8, 9, and 10 (About 1 PM)
Hunt 4 — Special Needs (All ages) (About 1:30 PM)

We’re grateful for the generous support of our sponsors who are helping make this event possible. Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, McElwain Motors, our top sponsors, Apple Grove Veterinary Clinic, Sitler and Lemmon Heating Company, and Ellwood City Saxons Club; along with our Bunny Hop sponsors and the additional supporters continuing to come on board.

Additional sponsorship & volunteer opportunities are still available! Email [email protected] to get involved.

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