Experience Armstrong Blog
ARMSTRONG MADE – Celebrating and Supporting Our Local Makers
IT’S HOMEMADE, HANDMADE, LOCALLY MADE, IT’S ARMSTRONG MADE Makers and Creators, are mighty. They create things with their hands, hearts, and the passion they have for the gift they give to others. We want to celebrate and promote that in the county, and make sure we are able to partner with you to give [...]
Armstrong County Farmer Focus: Goose Creek Gardens, Cowansville
By: Brooke Emmonds, Conservation Educator, Armstrong Conservation District Last month, staff from Armstrong Conservation District and Experience Armstrong, Inc. sat down with owners of Goose Creek Gardens, Ltd., a multigenerational farm located in Cowansville. They discussed how their farming adventure started over 20 years ago and what they offer to residents of Armstrong County [...]
Armstrong County Farmer Focus: Tri-County Farm, Dayton
By: Rachell Rottman, AmeriCorps Member Located in Dayton, Pennsylvania, Tri-County Farm is a multigenerational farm owned and operated by Ryan and Ali Barrett and their three children. As the name implies, the 116-acre farm spans three counties in Western Pennsylvania: Armstrong, Indiana, and Jefferson counties. Ryan’s great-great-grandfather established the farm in 1899. Ryan [...]
2023 Armstrong County Holiday Shopping Guide
Holiday shopping can be fun — especially when exploring small and local businesses! There is something for everyone on your list right here in Armstrong County. Below you’ll find a few ideas to fulfill the wishes of everyone near and dear to you. To find a complete list of shops in the county, visit [...]
Holiday Mini-Market at the Welcome Center
When Tracie and I started at Experience Armstrong, one of our goals was to expand the Welcome Center to include a retail section that focused on locally-made wares and gift items that highlighted what makes Armstrong County special. We're excited to announce that we have opened our retail shop! While the shop is open [...]
2022 Holiday Events in Armstrong County
Experience the 2022 holiday season like a local in Armstrong County! From meals and meet and greets with Santa to festivals and open houses in our communities, there are many ways to celebrate this season with your friends and family in Apollo, Dayton, Ford City, Freeport, Kittanning, Rural Valley, and beyond. Find a list [...]