CASTANEA — In celebration of Castanea, the Castanea Township Recreation Committee and Supervisors are hosting a Craft Fair on Saturday, July 19, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Historic Railroad Complex, 15 Logan Avenue, Castanea.

Diana Andrus, Craft Fair Coordinator, noted, “we are very pleased to keep expanding the craft and vendor fair for the event. We want to focus upon these artisans and vendors. We also want the public to experience the hospitality of Castanea.” She stated, “the craft fair has expanded significantly and we hope everyone can find something they enjoy.”

The Historic Railroad Complex activities begin with the Friends of Bald Eagle Valley Trail hosting a 5/10K Run/Walk with registration opening at 7:30 a.m. The Clinton County Historical Society will offer open houses in both cabooses and the Clinton Model Railroad train display will also be open for the public and is a favorite for children.

Tiny’s Barbecue will offer breakfast and lunch options. Children will enjoy venturing just a few minutes on the Bald Eagle Valley Trail to Castanea Fire Company on McElhattan Avenue for the Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland Show at 10 a.m., followed by a food sale fundraiser at 11 a.m.

Baby Gumper Vending will also be in attendance for children.

Vendors at the craft fair include Match My Mum, Dazzling Designs, T&G Crafty Corner, Mama Martin’s Goodies, Bear Box Guitars, PaperPie, Whispers from Heaven, Retro Embellishments, Becky’s Wreaths & Things, Deb Munro This &That, Renewal by Andersen, Mountain Based Pottery, Tastefully Simple, Independent Scentsy Consultant, Bonnie Gottschall, The White Canvas, Fractal Colors, Jubiliant Kreations & Designz, Antonio’s Ultimate Everything Seasoning, The Shady Shack, George Evermore, Heathen of the Night, The PA Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation, KidsPeace Williamsport, Hope’s Dream & Rescue, Anne Halenbake Ross Library, Free Mom Hugs, Friends of BEVT and the Clinton County Historical Society.

Rounding out the Castanea Days Celebration will be the 5th Anniversary Castanea Days Fireworks Show on Saturday, July 19, at 10:15 p.m., at the Robbie Gould Youth Sports Complex, 91 Upper Creek Road, Lock Haven.

Parking is allowed at the Castanea Fire Hall Social Club, 300 Hanna St., the Lock Haven Moose, 150 S. Hanna St., and Upper Creek Park (Bald Eagle Creek Boat Launch area).

Residents and visitors are welcome to bring lawn chairs and blankets to line Hanna Street or the Castanea Fire Hall Social Club grounds in order to view the fireworks.

Parking is not allowed on Hanna Street, Lower Creek Road, Upper Creek Road or the Castanea Fireman’s Memorial Bridge. The parking guidelines are in place because Lower Creek and Upper Creek Roads are narrow and safety vehicles must have access at all times. Hanna Street is likely to be busy during that brief time, so caution is advised.

The fireworks rain date is Sunday, July 20, at 9:45 p.m. For additional details on Castanea Days visit www.castaneatownshippa.gov.