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If you ride about fifteen miles west of Jamestown, you will find Panama Rocks Scenic Park at 11 Rock Hill Road in Panama, NY. This park is known for its enormous rocks and hiking trails. If you venture out there the first weekend of October, you will find that they are having their third annual Panama Rocks Foliage Festival on October 5th-6th from 10am-5pm. Admission to the Foliage Festival and street parking are free, but parking in the field lot is $5 per vehicle. The rock area hiking trails and axe throwing are still available at their usual admission prices.
This year they will be having over seventy art and craft vendors. You can browse through a variety of artisan vendors selling artworks, seasonal and home decor, candles, jewelry, clothing, accessories, and much more. There is also a farmers’ market loaded with seasonal items.
One of the fun features of this festival is watching some of the unique demonstrations that they have included. You can observe chainsaw carvings with Lisa Barr, as she creates unique works of art. Blacksmithing will be demonstrated by John Stow, and there will be a glass blowing demonstration by Grant Robinson. Paul Jackino will be there with his rocket stove, and there will be quilting demonstration by the Harmony Historic Society. These demonstrations are ongoing throughout the festival, and they are informative yet entertaining for everyone that attends them…