The Foxburg Food, Art and Wine Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9. The festival will feature a wide variety of artisans and crafters offering their products for sale. Various businesses and restaurants in the Foxburg area will hold special activities during the festival. Food vendors will also be available on Main Street in Foxburg. Music will be provided by the Max Schang Trio from noon to 2 p.m., the Allegheny-Clarion Valley High School Jazz Band at 2 p.m. and Tom Sweetapple from 4 to 6 p.m. More information is available at www.FoxburgFestival.com, GoFoxburg.com or by calling (814) 659-5701.
Foxburg Food, Art and Wine Festival
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