WELCOME
The Montrose Restoration Committee is a Non-Profit 501(c)3 Organization of Volunteers located in the heart of the Endless Mountains Heritage Region of Northeast Pennsylvania.
Our goal is to preserve and revitalize
our rural community while developing regional opportunities
for economic development, heritage preservation, and cultural
enhancements. To learn more about what we are doing and how
you can help, see the topics on the left .
2008 MONTROSE FESTIVALS & EVENTS
May 17 ~ Chocolate and Wine Festival
A showcase of local wineries; explore the natural pairing of chocolate and wine; enjoy wine, chocolate, art, crafts, music and more. Chocolate factory tours by appt. starting at 2pm.
3-7pm, Chestnut St, downtown Montrose. 570-278-1230 www.chocolatesbyleopold.com
May 17 ~ Spring Plant Sale on the Green
Choice offerings from The Garden Club of Montrose.
10am-2pm, at the Gazebo on Montrose Green. 570-278-2280
May 24, Saturday, Memorial Day ~ Sidewalk Sales
Stroll, shop, and enjoy lunch at one of our local eateries!
8am-3pm, downtown Montrose
June 18 ~ Sunday Brunch Adventures
Brunch after 11am, then take part in activities such as gallery talks at the Butternut Gallery, gardening demonstrations, dog walking club, farm tours, more.
1pm-2:30pm, Summerhouse Grill, 32A S. Main St. 570-278-2000 marilyn@summerhousegrill.com
June 19 ~ Meet the Farmer Dinner
A special 4-course menu featuring foods from local farms and celebrating the farmers. BYOB. 5:30pm, Summerhouse Grill, 32A S. Main St. 570-278-2000 marilyn@summerhousegrill.com
June 21 ~ Summer Solstice Labyrinth Walk
Instruction provided for new walkers. Outdoors, weather permitting. Donation requested.
6:30pm, Self-Discovery Wellness Arts Center, 26 Lake Ave. 570-278-9256 www.wellnessarts.com
June 22 ~ Stone Walls of Susquehanna County
Wall builder Ken Ely will give a talk and slide presentation on area walls and their history.
2-4pm, The Butternut Gallery and Second Story Books, 42 Church St, 2nd floor. 570-278-4011
June 28 ~ 9th Annual Restoration Festival
Enjoy a gourmet meal of the best locally grown and produced foodstuffs the area has to offer; bluegrass music by The String Band; silent auction.
6-10pm, Montrose Fire Hall, Monument Square. 570-278-6854 www.montroserestorationcommittee.org
July 4 ~ 4th of July Parade & Craft Show
Authentic old-fashioned parade and craft show. Over 100 craft and food vendors on the Montrose Green.
10k race and 5k fun run at 8am, 1 ½ hr parade begins at 11am, fireworks at sunset
July 17 ~ Meet the Farmer Dinner
A special 4-course menu featuring foods from local farms and celebrating the farmers. BYOB.
5:30pm, Summerhouse Grill, 32A S. Main St. 570-278-2000 marilyn@summerhousegrill.com
July 18 ~ Full Moon Labyrinth Walk
Instruction provided for new walkers. Outdoors, weather permitting. Donation requested.
6:30pm, Self-Discovery Wellness Arts Center, 26 Lake Ave. 570-278-9256 www.wellnessarts.com
August 1 & 2 ~ Blueberry Festival
Food, raffles, bake sale, children’s games, white elephant sales and the largest used book sale in the area. Blueberry pancake breakfast, blueberry ice cream, and more.
8am-4pm on the Montrose green 570-278-1881
August 2 ~ Blueberry Ball
A formal evening at the Summit Tea Room on Rt. 11 in New Milford in conjunction with the annual Blueberry Festival and a benefit for the county library. Cocktails at 6:00 p.m., dinner at 7:00 p.m. followed by an evening of dancing to Buddy Spencer's band. Information regarding tickets ($75.00 per person) 570-278-7050 Space is limited and reservations required. Black tie optional; blue tie preferred.
August 16 ~ 10 Year Wellness Arts Celebration
Lectures, presentations, demonstrations and sessions of wellness modalities and healing therapies. Labyrinth walk and refreshments. Instruction provided for new walkers. RSVP/donation requested.
5pm-8:30pm, Self-Discovery Wellness Arts Center, 26 Lake Ave. 570-278-9256 www.wellnessarts.com
August 21 ~ Meet the Farmer Dinner
A special 4-course menu featuring foods from local farms and celebrating the farmers. BYOB.
5:30pm, Summerhouse Grill, 32A S. Main St. 570-278-2000 marilyn@summerhousegrill.com
September 13 ~ Apple Fest for Literacy
Food, crafts, and games with an apple theme – bring the kids!
9am-3pm on the Montrose Green 570-278-9027
September 18 ~ Meet the Farmer Dinner
A special 4-course menu featuring foods from local farms and celebrating the farmers. BYOB.
5:30pm, Summerhouse Grill, 32A S. Main St. 570-278-2000 marilyn@summerhousegrill.com
August 30, Saturday, Labor Day ~ Salt Springs Celebration
7am- 10am Triathlon. 11am-5pm Music, Food, Children’s Activities, Exhibitors, Hiking Trails. Salt Springs Park, Silver Creek Road off Rt. 29, Franklin Forks (just outside Montrose) 570-967-7275
October 11,12,13, Columbus Day Weekend ~ Artist’s Open House
Great art, great people, great scenery. Over 30 local artists at over 20 locations throughout Susquehanna County will delight you with their creativity on this self-guided tour. Monday is “Demonstration Day” when most artists will share their techniques with you. 570-278-2479 www.artiststour.com
May 24 thru October ~ Farmer’s Markets
Come see what’s fresh in Montrose.
Fridays 10am-2pm on the Montrose Green
Saturdays 9am-Noon on the patio at the Summerhouse Grill, 32A S. Main St. 570-727-3046 |
