ICTB – The Holiday Season is Upon Us
The Indiana County Tourist Bureau would like to thank the Indiana County community for contributing to the enjoyment and success of the recent holiday festivities. Indiana County shines year-round but we know there is something magical about celebrating the holiday season in The Christmas Tree Capital of the World™ and boyhood home of Jimmy Stewart! With support from the Indiana County Center for Economic Operations, the tourist bureau’s marketing efforts have reached far and wide to spread this good news. The phones start ringing and the emails fill the in-box with requests for interviews and details about the various community events. As a result, Indiana County has received much attention from various media outlets including, the PA tourism office website, www.VisitPA.com , “The PA-Mazing” segment during “The Commonwealth Beat with Laura LeBeau”, included on “Only In Pennsylvania” holiday lists such as www.onlyinyourstate.com/trip-ideas/pennsylvania, just to name a few. Read more at www. https://www.visitindianacountypa.org/IAWL/
The Indiana County Tourist Bureau (ICTB) is proud to debut it’s 2025 Annual Wall Calendar featuring local artists’ paintings, depicting Indiana County scenery. This special edition calendar announces upcoming annual events and features the work of Mark Altrogge, Sharon Boykiw, Ron Donoughe, Jolene Joyner, Patrick McKelvy, HK Miller, Tim Sanders, Beth Wheeler and Peggy Blosser (June 1923 – March 2015). Calendars were mailed to all current tourist bureau members. ICTB wishes to thank Gazette Printers for once again providing a quality product with outstanding service.
To purchase local artwork or to learn more about Indiana County’s artisan community, visit The Artists Hand Gallery & Espresso Bar at 732 Philadelphia St., Indiana, PA 15701 https://www.theartistshandgallery.com/ , The Fox Clark Gallery, 33 N. 6th St., Indiana, PA 15701 https://www.thefoxclarkgallery.com/ University Museum at IUP, Sutton Hall – Room 111, 1011 South Drive, Indiana, PA 15705 www.IUP.edu/Museum. There are several organizations which support the creative community including the Indiana Art Association, the Indiana Arts Council and the Potters Studio Tour, to name a few. For more information, contact the tourist bureau office, 724-463-7505 or check out the website, www.VisitIndianaCountyPA.org/member-categories/artisans-culture/
Look for a new edition of the popular Seasonal Events Brochure to be circulated in early 2025. This promotional piece is produced on a quarterly basis, highlights upcoming events and has become a local favorite! This is just one benefit of a membership with the Indiana County Tourist Bureau and if you are a member who would like promotion of an event, please be sure to provide the tourist bureau office with all the details.
ICTB membership renewals for 2025 were recently issued to all current members. As an added perk, when renewing for 2025, members can also opt to renew their membership for 2026, at a 50% discounted rate. Please note, that this offer also applies to new members. This is a great time to become a new member of the Indiana County Tourist Bureau or renew your membership because ICTB will be creating and publishing a new Visitor Guide that will debut in late spring 2025. The Visitor Guide is the tourist bureau’s main marketing piece which is distributed locally, regionally, and statewide and utilized to fulfill thousands of annual requests for Indiana County information. ICTB will be printing 75,000 copies of this custom designed, full color promotional piece which will be in circulation for two years. For additional information about member listings in the visitor guide, as well as low-cost advertising options, stop by the tourist bureau office in the Indiana Mall or call 724-463-7505 for details.
Have you ever experienced Groundhog Day at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney? Everyone should attend this unique event at least once in their lifetime! The Indiana County Tourist Bureau will be organizing a bus trip on February 2, 2025 to transport locals and visitors alike, from downtown Indiana to the Walmart Plaza in Punxsutawney. From there, passengers will board another bus to be taken directly to Gobbler’s Knob for all the exciting activities. Please stop by the tourist bureau office in the Indiana Mall or call 724-463-7505 if you are interested in learning more about this opportunity.