Get your Lucky Goose!
Tradition states that if you eat goose on September 29, you’ll never want for money all the year round. Who wouldn’t want that?
Sept. 27-28- County Line Restaurant, 14206 Route 35, Richfield. Goose dinner. Serving starts at 11 a.m. Eat-in or take-out. While supplies last. 717-694-3535.
Sept. 28- Kountry Kitchen, 6052 U.S. Highway 522, McVeytown. Goose dinners. From 1-5 p.m., goose dinners are available by TAKE-OUT only! The restaurant will NOT be open for regular service. Reservations are encouraged. 717-899-6771.
Sept. 28- Heritage Family Restaurant, 118 E. Main St., Allensville. 717-483-0067. Goose dinners. Serving starts at 11 a.m. Dine-in or take-out Reservations are encouraged for large groups. 717-483-0067.
Sept. 28-29- Honey Creek Inn, 4698 Old US Highway 322, Reedsville. Goose dinners. Serving starts at 11 a.m. While supplies last. Pre-orders welcome. 717-667-2314.
Sept. 29- Reedsville Fire Co., 7748 Route 655, Reedsville. Serving starts at 11 a.m. Dine-in or take- out. Reservations recommended. To reserve, call 717-667-6110 and leave a message.
Sept. 29- Sal-Lee’s Dream Restaurant, 8585 U.S. Highway 522, Lewistown. Goose dinners or turkey dinners. Serving starts at 10:30 a.m. Dine-in or service window take-out. Reservations are highly recommended. While supplies last. 717-248-2248.
Sept. 29- The Auxiliary of Decatur Fire Company. 4277 US Highway 522 N., Lewistown (Alfarata). Goose or chicken dinners. Goose or chicken bowls. Pre-orders for take-out ONLY. Pick up time is 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Order by Sept. 24th. 717-543-0921.
Sept. 29- Hungry Run Wine Bar & Bistro, 10042 US Highway 522 S., Lewistown. Goose & waffle dinner. Served from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. While supplies last. Reservations encouraged. 717-268-9071.
Sept. 29- Juniata Junction, 5813 William Penn Highway, Mifflintown. Goose dinners. Dine-in or take-out. Reservations encouraged for take-out. While supplies last. 717-436-6401.
Sept. 29- Michele’s OIP & Pizzeria, 100 S. Main St., Reedsville. Goose dinners or turkey dinners. Hot goose or turkey sandwiches. Serving starts at 11 a.m. Reservations recommended. While supplies last. 717-667-9496.
Sept. 29- JPEdward’s Grill & Bar, 203 S. Logan Boulevard, Burnham. Goose dinners. Dine-in or take-out. Serving starts at 11 a.m. While supplies last. 717-248-1150.
Sept. 29- Red’s Diner, 878 U.S. Highway 522, Lewistown. Goose dinners. Serving starting at 10a.m. Dine-in or take-out. While supplies last. 717-248-7967.
Sept. 29- Wingman Brew N Que, 9074 U.S. Highway 522 S., Lewistown. Goose dinners. Serving starts at 11 a.m. Reservations are available for take-out. 717-363-8812.
Sept. 29- Cora’s Creekside Tavern, 206 W. Freedom Ave., Burnham. Goose Dinners for takeout only. Order ahead or the day of while supplies last. No indoor dining or alcohol sales. 717-242-0100.
Call ahead!
"Reserve your lucky goose now! Many places sell out fast."
Sept. 23-29- The Honker sandwich. The Old Mill Coffeehouse, 14264 Route 35, Richfield. The Honker—goose, Swiss cheese, BBQ sauce, and mayo served with chips and a side of cole slaw. 717-694-3292.
Sept. 27- Goose Meat Pies. The Square Café & Bakery, 10 W. Market St., Lewistown. Meat pies are $8 each and will be ready for you to take home and bake. While supplies last. 717-363-4149.
Sept. 27-Goose tacos and Loaded goose nachos. The Nook, 15 E. Market St., Lewistown. 717-547- 9236. Bubble waffles with all the toppings will also be available.
Sept. 27-29- Goose pizza slices. Downtown OIP & Grille, 24 E. Market St., Lewistown. 717-248-4600.
Sept. 28 – Goose Poutine. Reedsville Creamery Ice Cream Stand, 19 S. Main St. Reedsville AND 4470 E. Main St., Belleville. 717-547-5676.
Sept. 29- Duck, Duck, Goose flatbread, Shy Bear Brewing, 35 Meadowbrook Lane, Lewistown. Thin and crispy flatbread topped with brie cheese, shredded duck fat braised goose meat, macerated blackberries and microgreens. RC3 will perform that evening from 4-7 p.m.
All month- Golden Goose sundae & Chocolate Goose lollipops. Twin Kiss, 245 Shaw Ave., Lewistown.
Sept. 23-28- Chocolate Goose lollipops. Mifflin County Library, Kish Branch, Belleville. $2/each. Benefits the children’s library. While supplies last.
Sept. 23-28- Blackberry lemon waffles with white chocolate whipped cream. The Nook, 15 E. Market St., Lewistown.
Sept. 27- Goose shaped cookies & decorate your own goose cookies. The Square Café & Bakery, 10 W. Market St., Lewistown. Deadline to order cookies is Sept. 23. $10/dozen. 717-363-4149.
Sept. 27 – Goose Day sugar cookies. Batter and Dough Bakeshop at East End Coffee Co. 18 E. Market St., Lewistown. Goose Day-decorated sugar cookies as well as other yummy treats.
Sept 27-28- Blackberry loaded shake. Whitehall General Store, 2517 PA-655, Belleville. Blackberry shake with blackberry cheesecake topping. Check the bottom of your cup, if you have a Goose Day sticker on the bottom, you win a free shake.
Sept. 27-29- Goose poop candy. Vince’s Pizza and Family Restaurant, 311 S. Logan Blvd., Burnham. Goose poop-shaped chocolate candies.
Sept. 28- Free scoop of ice cream with dessert purchase. Spruce Hill Lunch, 21769 Route 75 S., Port Royal.
Sept. 28-29-Wild Mountain Blackberry ice cream. Mexico Market, 6514 William Penn Highway, Mifflintown. Try the new blackberry ice cream flavor as an ice cream cone or as a sundae.
Sept. 29 – Golden Goose donuts. Dunkin’ Donuts locations - 10470 US 522 S., Lewistown; 324 S. Logan Boulevard, Burnham; and 15 Gateway Drive, Reedsville. This is also National Coffee Day and reward members get a free medium coffee with any purchase.
All month- Signature Goose Day Drinks. The Old Mill Coffeehouse, 14264 Route 35, Richfield. Specialty Goose Day drinks all month long including Shake Your Tail Feathers, Loose Goose, Silly Goose Juice, Talk to Me Goose, and Goose Bumps!
All month- Golden Goose Latte. East End Coffee Co., 18 E. Market St., Lewistown and 13 S. Main St., Reedsville location. Made with brown sugar, honey, and prosperity!
All month- Tears of the Goose wine. Brookmere Winery, 5369 Route 655, Belleville. Sign up for the Feathered Frolic mobile passport and get 25% off Tears of the Goose wine. (See contests & giveaways to learn how to sign up for the Feathered Frolic.)
All month- Getting Goosey drink. The Nook, 15 E. Market St., Lewistown. Drink features a lemon blackberry cheesecake drink topped with cold foam and cheesecake crumbles.
All month- Blackberry Slushies. Downtown OIP & Grille, 24 E. Market St., Lewistown.
Sept. 25-28- Blackberry Sangria & Blackberry Merlot. Seven Mountains Winery & Stonefly Café, 6 N. Main St., Reedsville.
Sept.25 -29- Goose Day slushie or cocktail. Hawstone Hollow Winery, 11 Hawstone Rd, Lewistown. $5 each.
Sept. 26-28- Blackberry Fizz cocktails & Blackberry vodka special, Hungry Run Distillery, 10 Ridens Rd., Lewistown. Blackberry fizz cocktails for $6 and a 10% off sale on blackberry vodka.
Sept. 26-29- Burnt Timbers Winery, 45 Fisher Bee Lane, Granville. Wear a Goose Day shirt or wish their staff a “Happy Goose Day” and receive a free wine slushie.
Sept. 27-29- Blackberry slushie special. Royal Beverage, 5530 William Penn Highway, Mifflintown.
Sept. 27-29-Get Goosed cocktail and Goose Island beer on tap. JP Edward’s Grill and Bar, 203 S. Logan Boulevard, Burnham.
Sept. 27-29- Blackberry Moonshine sale. Hazard’s Distillery, 26555 Route 75 North, Mifflintown. Get 10% off their delicious blackberry moonshine.
What do blackberries have to do with Goose Day?
"Goose Day is the American version of Michaelmas, a Christian festival observed on September 29. It honors Archangel Michael for defeating Satan in the war in heaven. It is said that when St. Michael threw the devil from heaven,
he fell from the skies and landed in a prickly blackberry bush. Satan cursed the fruit so that they would be unfit for eating. Folklore suggests that Michaelmas Day is the last day to eat blackberries."
Lewistown First Friday Sept. 6 — 6-9 p.m.
- Goosebusters photoshoot- Juniata River Valley Visitors Bureau and Melissa Tabb, Photography. Goosebusters (Ghostbuster’s inspired photoshoot) will be in front of the Miller Cinema 6, 46 W. Market St. A free Goosebusters sticker will be given to participants. While supplies last.
- Goose Day swag- Juniata River Valley Visitors Bureau at Historic Courthouse, 1 W. Market St. Purchase items from the GetGoosed.store,
meet Mr. Wiggles, and kids can chalk the walk. - Golden Goose lattes- East End Coffee Co., 18 E. Market St. Music by Remember When and new chalk art created by YOU!
- Goose Day shirts & tumblers-Essence of Earth, 14 N. Main St. Wear your goose gear to the store and you’ll get a free blackberry lip balm. Enter to win a basket full of Goose Day/Essence of Earth goodies – more than a $100 value.
- Goose Day ornaments & signs – Willow Workbench, 29 W. Market St. Ornaments from limited edition 2024 design to the classic Goose Day logo, ornaments for your tree, a wreath or wherever. $4.99 - $14.99. Signs $19.99. Other Willow Workbench items in-store are 15% off.
- Goose Day Trinket Tray - $10 hands on workshop at Hometown Pottery Studio, 39 Valley Street. Exclusive image for this event."
- Goose Day history display & Goose Hunt– McCoy House Museum, 17 N Main St. Free admission (always.) Goose Day history exhibit. Find the goose, return it to one of the volunteers and get a prize!
- Goose Day shirts- The Square Café & Bakery, 10 W. Market St. Goosebump shirts and soft pretzel night.
- Blackberry drinks- The Nook, 15 E. Market St. Blackberry lemonade and the “Getting Goosey” lemon blackberry cheesecake drink topped with cold foam and cheesecake crumbles. Bubble waffles and BJ’s Truckin will also be there.
- Goose metal sculpture raffle- Kathy’s Korner, 145 E. Market St., Suite C. Enter for a chance to win the goose art.
- Goose Day canvas shoes-Lost Art Studio & Vintage, 13 E. Market St. Hand painted goose designs on canvas
sneakers, goosey merchandise on sale. - Goose Day gift card raffle & souvenirs – The Crooked Shelf Bookshop, 23 N Main St. Goose themed children’s books, one-of-a-kind Goose Day merchandise by local artist.
- Lucky Goose Prize Wheel – Miller Cinema 6, 46 W Market St, Spin the wheel to win prizes including movie tickets.
- Blackberry Slushies & live music- Downtown OIP & Grille, 24 E. Market St. Bill Huff performs on the patio.
All month- Honk as you drive by the flock of geese on display at Eddie’s Tires at 1239 W. 4th St., Lewistown.
All Month – Goose Day food drive. Bigfoot Radio, 12 E. Market St., Lewistown. Donate nonperishable food to Bigfeet Pete (3-7 p.m.) and get a Goose Day sticker. Food to be donated to Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard.
Sept. 20-Wild Geese: Public Art Project landings. Watch for details on Community Partnerships Facebook page for new geese landings in the Juniata River Valley. For a list of all the geese, visit www.cpartnerships.com/meet-the-flock
Sept. 22- Goose Day Road Rally, 8-9 a.m. registration, Rothrock Playground, 5566 Route 22, McVeytown. Adults, $6; kids ages 6-12, $4; and under 6 are free. For more information, visit the Facebook event page.
Sept. 23-29- North Shore Railroad Goose Day magnet. Watch for the magnet on the side of the Juniata Valley Railroad locomotive as it travels daily from the Lewistown Train Station or along the track in downtown Lewistown.
Sept. 26- Goose Day Barn Quilt Painting Party, 6-8 p.m., At the Barnyard Corn Maze, 10588 Ferguson Valley Road, Lewistown. Choose from several barn quilt designs including a goose barn quilt, plus a cow head with ear tag design, welcome windmill, or flag barn quilt. Cost depends on the design. All seats will be reserved. Light refreshments included. Party led by Painting Parties by Judy. To register, visit www.paintingpartiesbyjudy.com. For more details, visit the Facebook event page.
Sept. 27- Honk Like a Goose! Let everyone know you’re in the Goose Day spirit by honking your horn as you pass by any of The Lake Dealerships locations. Look for their digital sign prompting you to honk your horn.
Sept. 27- Magic the Gathering Silly Goose Day Draft Game, noon-2 a.m., Moon Dragon, 25 W. Market St., Lewistown. Tickets for the game can be found on their event page or moondragonden.com. Build your own lucky goose pouch and golden goose egg discounts will upgrade your luck for the upcoming year.
Sept. 27- Lucky Friday. 5-9 p.m., downtown Lewistown. Come downtown to enjoy more than 130 local small businesses to kick off Goose Day weekend! There will be live music, kids’ activities, food trucks, local artisans/makers, a car show, axe throwing, and more! Downtown businesses will be open late and have special offerings as well. See the Facebook event page for more information.
Sept. 27- Goose Day Drone Light Show. 9:30 p.m., downtown Lewistown. The Juniata River Valley Visitors Bureau is sponsoring the drone light show that will feature 300 illuminated and synchronized drones that will light up the sky with 3-D images. Viewing areas include Lewistown Rec Park and downtown Lewistown parking lots.
Tune into WKVA 920 AM or 100.3 FM at 9:30 p.m. for the custom drone show music playlist starting promptly at 9:30 p.m. to add festive music to your drone light show experience.
Sept. 27- Sing for the Fight: Karaoke Night, 7-9p.m., Shy Bear Brewing, 35 Meadowbrook Lane, Lewistown. The Bob Perks Cancer Assistance Fund (BPF) is calling all to come “flocking” to Goose Day weekend for its Sing for the Fight fundraiser. DJ Digital Jeremy will provide DJ services for the evening. No cover charge.
Sept. 27-28- Start Here for Goose Day. Kick off your Goose Day celebration at the Juniata River Valley Visitors Bureau office, 1 W. Market St., Lewistown. Come inside to find out where to head for more Goose Day fun at our local businesses.
Sept 27-28- Jacks Mountain Hawk Watch Goose Day event. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., top of Jack’s Mountain Road, McVeytown. Visit the scenic overlook and look for the goose wearing a pair of binoculars. Visit with members of the Jack Mountain Hawk Watch to learn about the fall hawk migration and guess which egg is the goose egg for a special treat.
Sept. 27-29-At the Barnyard Goose Day Weekend. At the Barnyard, 10588 Ferguson Valley Road, Lewistown. Find the hidden goose inside the large corn maze. Open 4 p.m. to dusk, Friday; noon-dusk, Saturday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday.
Sept. 27-29- “Whatta Gaggle” art exhibit. East End Coffee, 18 E. Market St., Lewistown. “Whatta Gaggle” is Lewistown Elementary School’s exhibit of geese drawings. While you’re there, try your hand at drawing a goose yourself. There will be directions.
Sept. 28- Goose Hunt, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Bilger’s Pumpkins, 180 Conner Lane, McVeytown. Find the hidden goose in the corn maze, then place your contact information in the box for a chance to win a free Goose Day dinner at Sal-Lee’s Dream Restaurant on the 29th. Drawing will be held at 5 p.m. Meet Harvey the Harvest Goose, too!
Sept. 28- Goose Day Rubber Duck River Race, noon- 3 p.m., Lewistown Rec Park, Lewistown. $20 donation gets you a duck number. Ducks will float in Kish Creek at Rec Park starting at 1 p.m. The first duck to cross the finish line wins $1,000; second duck is $500; and third duck is $250. Refreshments for sale from noon-3. All proceeds benefit the completion of the Dream Center Mifflin County building. Get your duck in advance by donating via Venmo (@DreamCMC), PayPal (Dream Center of Mifflin County), or by messaging the Dream Center Mifflin County Facebook page.
Sept. 28- 46th annual Goose Day 5K, 9 a.m., Monument Square, Lewistown. Registration starts at 7:45 a.m. Goose Day Run t-shirts to all pre-registered runners. Race applications are available at https://jvstriders.com/run/events/12/41st-annual-goose-day-5k/.
Sept. 28- Goose Day Weekend at Burnt Timbers, 4 p.m., Burnt Timbers Winery, 45 Fisher Bee Lane, Granville. Live music by Bella Donna band.
Sept. 28- Goose Day + Annual Customer Appreciation Weekend, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., LoveTwo Farm Store, 417 Smokey Hollow Road, East Waterford. Meet Lucky the goose who was pardoned in 2023, plus barn yard games, scavenger hunt, animals, fall hike, fall décor and take a monster truck ride through a corn maze!
Sept. 28– Get Your Wings Flapping, and go check out the YMCA, 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Juniata Valley YMCA, Burnham. Free to everyone! Open gyms with activities, open swim, open pickleball, fitness classes and workout rooms. Choose an egg and find a special membership deal inside. Prizes, snacks, and tours, too.
Sept. 28- Goose Day Gravel Ride, 4 p.m., with Two Brothers Bike Co. The 10-mile trail will take bikers to an overlook through the mountains at 1,100 feet elevation. Meet at the gravel parking lot on Coopers Gap Road where it transitions from pavement to gravel. Visit this link for GPS coordinates. https://maps.app.goo.gl/1rQ3z48YDnnu3hpV7 Bring a gravel capable bike, helmet, hydration and a smile. Refreshments will be served post ride. Every biker receives a Goose Day sticker. Rain or shine. For details, call 717-437-4252.
Sept. 28 – Special showing of Ghostbusters at Miller Cinema 6, 46 W Market St, Lewistown. Free “Goosebusters” sticker with every ticket sold while supplies last. Tickets $5 each. Show time to be determined.
Sept. 29-Goose Day Brunch-10:30 a.m., Brookmere Winery, 5369 Route 655, Belleville. Live music with Axe & Fiddle and a very goosey menu will be served with other tasty sides and dessert. Drink specials at the bar with wine and more. Also, a lovely photo op to snap that Goose Day photo! For tickets, visit brookmerewine.com/event/goose-day-brunch or call 717-935-5380.
Sept. 29- Goose Day at Shy Bear, 11-8, Shy Bear Brewing, 35 Meadowbrook Lane, Lewistown. RC3 will perform from 4-7 p.m. Duck, Duck, Goose flatbread is the featured menu item for Goose Day. For details or to reserve for large groups, call 717-242-2663.
Sept. 29- Special showing of the animated film “Duck, Duck, Goose” at Miller Cinema 6, 46 W Market St, Lewistown. Movie is rated PG. Tickets $5 each. Show time to be determined.
All month – Goose Day mini photoshoot. Katlyn Rhoades Photography, Lewistown. Book a Goose Day 10-minute mini photo sesson on September 28th for $30. Limited spots available. Claim your spot through Katlyn Rhoades Photography via Facebook.
All month- Goose Day vinyl stickers. Mama Llama Decals, Lewistown. Order a 5x5 white vinyl Goose Day sticker for $8. Place your order via Katlyn Rhoades Photography’s Facebook page.
All month – Hidden Goose game. Asher’s Chocolate, 19 Susquehanna Ave., Lewistown. Find the hidden goose and win a gift card for $5-$25. Only one goose per day. Find the hidden goose on the 29th and win a gift card for $50.
All month – Goose Hair Glitter. Zion Hair Salon, 28 E. Market Street, Lewistown. Get goosey with some glitter. Four pieces of hair tinsel for $20. To book an appointment, call 717-248-0855.
All month – Goose Day ornaments. Willow Workbench, 29 W Market St. 10% off all items in the store including Goose Day ornaments, door hangers and signage.
All month- Goose Day pottery. Hometown Potters’ Studio will be stocked with goose mugs, cups, trinket dishes, platters, snack plates, and Christmas ornaments. While supplies last. A selection of pots will be available at East End Coffee Co., 18 E. Market St., Lewistown, starting Sept. 11. The studio is located at 39 Valley St., Lewistown. Hours are 9-8, Wednesdays; 9-4, Fridays; and open late for First Friday and Lucky Friday events.
All month- Goose Day merchandise. Big Valley Prints & Co., 4469 E. Main St., Belleville. Clothing, tumbler, keychains, snuggie goose, tote bag, hats, and beanies.
All month- Blackberry scented body products. Naturals by Val at 4th & Market, 315 Market St., Port Royal. Blackberry scented products including scrub, body butter, spray, and lip balm. Using the Feathered Frolic app and get 10% off!
All month- Goose Day swag. Visit Essence of Earth’s website for a wide array of goosie products including clothing, totes, flip flops, tumblers, stickers, and a puzzle. Visit honkhonkitsgooseday.printify.me/products.
All month – Goose Day Blend. East End Coffee Shop, 18 E. Market St., Lewistown and 13 S. Main St., Reedsville. Goose Day Blend roasted coffee available while supplies last.
All month- St. Michaelmas Asters. Wray’s Landscaping, 15 Noland Drive, Lewistown. St. Michaelmas Day (Sept. 29th) coincides with the peak flowering season of autumn flowering asters which is how they come by their common name, Michaelmas Daisy.
Sept. 1-15- Goose Day trucker hat & clothing. BJ’s Truckin LLC. Create your own trucker hat with goosie patches. Clothing includes crew neck sweatshirts, t-shirts, long sleeve t-shirts, and onesies. Visit the Facebook or Instagram page to see the items and place pre-orders by Sept. 15th. Venmo or cash at pick up.
Sept. 3-While supplies last- FREE Goose Day keychains. Kish Printing, 20 Windmill Hill #2, Burnham. Various Goose Day keychain designs will be available while supplies last.
Sept. 8- while supplies last – Grit the Goose imprinted items at Gritwell, 13 S. Main St., Reedsville. Add something new to your goose collection!
Sept 23-28 – Concrete Porch Geese. The Landscape Center at Metzler Forest Products, 26 Timber Lane, Reedsville. 10% off all Campania products with concrete geese stocked.
Sept. 23-30- Goose Day flower bouquets, 2024 Goose Day ornaments & Golden Goose giftware. Deihl’s Flowers, 1 Parkview Terrace, Burnham.
Sept. 26-28- Goose Day Bouquets. Lewistown Florist, 129 S Main St., Lewistown. $12.95 cash and carry.
Sept. 26-28 – My Craft Attic. 101 S. Logan Blvd. Burnham. Pick a golden goose egg out of a basket to win a prize, discount, or treat. One egg per day, no purchase necessary.
Sept. 27- Build Your Own Lucky Goose Pouch. noon-9 p.m., Moon Dragon, 25 W. Market St., Lewistown. Select from the array of charms, gemstones, and other lucky items to create your own original pouch. A lifetime of luck for only $7.
Sept. 27 – Goose Egg Discounts- The Crooked Shelf Bookshop, 23 N Main St., Pick a goose egg for 10-30% off your purchase.
Sept. 27-28- Goose Day logo resin keychains. Juniata River Commons, 2218 William Penn Hwy, Mifflintown. Made by Mystic Moon Creations.
Sept. 27-28- Goin’ Postal will “goose” every box that is shipped this weekend with a special sticker. 129 S. Main St., Lewistown.
Sept. 27-28- Goose Day Tent Sale. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday; 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday; Bushman Landscaping, 1537 Loop Rd, Lewistown. Food truck on the premises.
Sept. 27-28- Beakview Bird Feeder Camera. Honey Creek Bill & Beak, 701B Electric Ave, Burnham. Exclusive 10% off Beakview Bird Feeder Camera for Goose Day. Regular price $199.95 on sale for $179.95. Will not be on sale at Christmas time! Get it now.
Sept. 28- Golden Goose Egg sale. The Olde Hatchery, 211 W. 6th St., Port Royal. Pick up a golden egg at the check-out counter for a percentage off your purchase.
Sept. 29- Juniata River Valley Flight
School Goose Day Bonus Points
Visit any of the participating locations listed on the free mobile passport app (that are open on Sunday) to find a special Goose Day pin code. Punch in the code on the app to earn an extra 200 points! While you are there, order a flight of wine, beer, spirits, coffee, or ice cream to earn more points towards fun prizes. Haven’t signed up for Flight School yet?
Visit https://jrvvisitors.com/flight-school/
All month- Win a Metal Goose Sculpture. Stop by Kathy’s Korner at 145 E. Market St., Lewistown to enter to win a charming metal goose sculpture.
All month – AAA Central Penn Passport to the Juniata River Valley. Earn stamps by making purchases at participating locations throughout September. Collect at least 12 different stamps from participating businesses to earn a FREE Classic AAA membership for the year. Last day to redeem passports is Oct. 11, 2024. Get your free passport at AAA Central Penn branch, 33 N. Brown St., Lewistown.
Asher’s Chocolates
Batter & Dough Bakeshop
Bing’s Diner
Bossert’s Hardware
Brookmere Winery
Crooked Shelf Bookshop
Danny’s BBQ
Downtown OIP & Grille
Dunham’s Sports
East End Coffee Co. (both locations)
Goin’ Postal
Harshbarger’s Sub ‘n Malt (both locations)
Hawstone Hollow Winery
JPEdwards Grill and Bar
Leaping Lizards
Lemon & Lime Craft Co.
Logan House
Lost Art Studio & Vintage
Lumina Center
My Craft Attic
Miller Cinemas 6
Red’s Diner
Reedsville Creamery
Sacred Heart Thrift Shop
Sliced Deli
Stoup’s Garage
The Cookie Jar
The Restaurant
The Square Café & Bakery
Twin Kiss
Wilson’s Meats
All month- Feathered Frolic scavenger hunt
A treasure hunt awaits, oh come and play,
For Goose Day calls in bright array.
With mobile passport in your hand,
Explore our charming, festive land.
Learn the tales of Goose Day lore,
Of history rich and folklore more.
And every four check-ins you achieve,
A sweepstakes entry you’ll receive.
Good luck and best wishes,
To win the Goose Day riches,
In the Feathered Frolic, come partake,
For Goose Day memories you will make.
Join us in celebrating Goose Day with our exciting Feathered Frolic scavenger hunt! This free mobile passport event is designed for all ages, combining fun, exploration, and a dash of friendly competition.
The Feathered Frolic Scavenger Hunt is an interactive adventure that takes you on a journey through our local community, discovering hidden treasures and learning about our rich Goose Day traditions.
Passholders will collect points for each check-in. Every four check-ins can be redeemed for an entry into a sweepstakes to win the Goose Day grand prize.
The Feathered Frolic pass will expire on Sept. 30th, 2024. No purchase required.
Sign up at jrvvisitors.com/featheredfrolic/
Sept. 1-26 – Goose Day photography contest. Take a photo with one of the many Wild Geese around Mifflin and Juniata Counties to win a goose themed gift basket from Visit Big Valley. The photo must incorporate an activity (ie: reading with a goose, playing ball with a goose, etc) The more creative, the better while not damaging the goose – of course. Send your photos to the Visit- BigValley Facebook page by September 23. They will post all photos in an album for the public to Like. The winner will be chosen by the highest number of Likes. A second winner will be chosen by VisitBigValley for the most creative idea.
Sept. 9-23- Gaggle of Geese Showdown bracket competition. The Sentinel is hosting an online bracket competition where 32 of beloved Wild Geese: Public Art Project sculptures will be com- peting for the title of Golden Goose. Participants can vote online in a bracket style contest to de- termine the winner. Just for voting, you could be selected to win a Goose Day goodie basket from the Juniata River Valley Visitors Bureau. To play, visit lewistownsentinel.com
Sept. 16-26 – Guess the Silly Goose with MERF Radio. Guess the voice behind the silly clip and you’ll be entered into the grand prize drawing for a $95.70 Visa gift card to spend on Goose Day goodies in the Juniata River Valley. Find MERF on your FM radio dial at 95.7 or ask Alexa to play it on your Amazon device.
Sept. 26-until found-Wild Goose Chase Hunt- Hometown Potters Studio will hide a goose chip somewhere in downtown Lewistown. Find it and redeem it for a prize at the 39 Valley St., Lewistown location.
Sept. 27- Goose Day Commemorative Coin Egg Hunt. Mifflin County High School STEM interns will hide 100 plastic eggs in public areas in both Mifflin and Juniata Counties on Friday. Find a purple egg and you win a commemorative Goose Day coin; find a golden egg and you win a coin and a golden ticket for additional thematic mementos! Happy hunting!
Sept. 27-28 – Lucky Draw raffle. Lemon & Lime Craft Co., 145 E Market St. Lewistown. Find dis- count coupons on their social media pages and stop in the shop to enter the raffle for a basket of shop goodies. Open until 9 p.m. on Lucky Friday.
Sept. 29- Goose Day Baby – Geisinger and the Juniata River Valley Visitors Bureau will welcome the first baby born in Lewistown Hospital on Sept. 29, 2024, Goose Day. A custom designed quilt created by Laura Cunningham of Mifflintown will be presented to the family.