Keep your eyes glued to the sky on Goose Day night
The customized drone show will feature 200 illuminated, synchronized, and choreographed drones that fly into aerial formations including many custom Goose Day designs. Firefly Drone Shows, licensed by the FAA and based in Michigan, will be traveling to the Juniata River Valley to put on a show that will illuminate the audience’s imagination and take Goose Day to new heights.
The show will start at 9:30 p.m. in downtown Lewistown. The drones will be flying 400 feet up into the sky from the field near the corner of Green Avenue and Kishacoquillas Street. Viewing areas include Lewistown Rec Park, Mifflin County Middle School, and downtown Lewistown parking lots.
Viewing areas include:
1. Lewistown Rec Park, 100 Cherry St., Lewistown, PA 17044
2. Mifflin County Middle School, 2 Manor Dr., Lewistown, PA 17044
3. Parking lot behind Drayer Physical Therapy, 131 S Plaza Dr., Lewistown, PA 17044
4. Parking lot on E. 3rd St., 111 E 3rd St., Lewistown, PA 17044
Plus, other downtown Lewistown parking lots.
Come for the Goose, Stay for the Weekend
Goose Day is a Juniata River Valley tradition that has been observed for more than two centuries. Legend has it that if you eat goose on Sept. 29, you will never want for money all the year round. Believers of this tradition adhere to it faithfully and eat goose every Sept. 29, thus ensuring wealth and prosperity for the coming year.
This is the "golden goose" year, Goose Day falls on a Friday! Eat your lucky goose on Friday and stay for a fun filled weekend.
Things to do before the Drone Light Show:
- Start at the Historic Courthouse in Lewistown to find out all you need to know about Goose Day.
- Visit one of our local restaurants to secure your luck for the next year by eating goose.
- Stroll the streets of downtown Lewistown at Lucky Friday from 5-9 p.m.
- Explore other events happening on Friday evening including Goose Day Karaoke at Shy Bear Brewing, Goose Day Happy Hour at Brookmere Winery, and the Goose Day Pumpkin Festival.
- Wake up early on Saturday to attend the Goose Day 5K, visit the Goose Day festivities at The Barnyard Corn Maze or LoveTwo Farm Store.
Find our entire list of events, restaurants, drinks, shopping, and more at: jrvvisitors.com/goosedaylist
We recommend bringing chairs and/or blankets with you to sit on during the show especially if you are viewing from Rec Park. The drone show will only last 15 minutes.
We can't wait to host you in the Juniata River Valley!
From Harrisburg: Follow US-22 W
From State College: Follow US-322 E
From Altoona: Follow I-99 N to US- 322 E
From Selinsgrove: Follow US-522 S
The drones will fly up from the field near the corner of Green Avenue and Kishacoquillas Street. This area will be blocked off from the public starting Friday afternoon. This portion of Green Avenue will be closed only during the show from 9:30-9:45 p.m.
We suggest booking your stay as soon as possible, many of our hotels and home rentals are getting booked up. You can find a list of lodging here: jrvvisitors.com/lodging/