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	Centre County, Pennsylvania Historic Centre County Pennsylvania isn't just another college town. Penn State University is just one of the landmarks that brings visitors to Central PA. One of the largest 4 th of July fireworks shows in the nation and the Bellefonte Victorian Christmas are two of the major events that bring visitors into the area. Central Pennsylvania also features a plethora of outdoor activities, from mountain biking to rock climbing and caving, from golf to fishing and hiking. The Central PA Convention & Visitor's Bureau website offers information on accommodations, dining, outdoor adventure, meeting planning, and so much more. Penn State Ag Progress Days, Penn State’s annual August event held in Rock Springs, it’s a venue for agriculturalists to show-off what’s new in the world of Agriculture. There are field demonstrations, farm safety demonstrations, farm tours, pesticide education programs, equine exhibits and educational programs, environmental exhibits and programs, equipment dealers and more. Bellefonte Victorian Christmas: Take a journey back in time to Christmas past….where ladies in long traditional dress ride in horse drawn carriages, men in top hats greet you in town and the sounds of holiday carolers ring in your ears. It happens each December and you may lose track of father time… First Night State College: Founded in 1994, a community-oriented, alcohol-free New Year’s Eve celebration of the visual and performing arts. It is best known for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's largest ice sculptural display.

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ALl Aboard the Santa Express

December 22, 2007
Times: 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.
http://www.bellefontetrain.com
Location: Train Station, Bellefonte
Phone: 814-355-1053

On Saturday, December 22, come to beautiful Victorian Bellefonte and take a train ride on the SANTA EXPRESS!! The Bellefonte Historical Railroad Society (BHRS) will sponsor 5 passenger trips using Jeff Pontius' (Vice President North Shore Railroad Systems) meticulously-restored historic passenger train decorated for the holidays. The cars are heated and extra blankets are provided. Facilities in each car.
The ride to Milesburg (approx. 1 hour round-trip) features Christmas music and a reading of a very famous Christmas story. Santa will make an appearance. Departure times are 11:00 am; 1:00 pm; 3:00; 5:00; and 7:00 pm. Tickets are $9 for each adult and child. Children 2 and under, sitting on an adult lap, will be given a free "lap" ticket upon request with ticket orders. No food or drinks will be served on these trips. The train runs rain, snow or shine; boarding is a half-hour prior to scheduled departure time.
Tickets are available at the Train Station, 320 W. High Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823 or can be obtained by mail order: indicate which trip desired, number of tickets (including lap ticket requests), make check or money order out to BHRS, enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope and mail to the Train Station and your tickets will be mailed to you. If you prefer, we can hold paid ticket orders until Dec. 22. Mail orders will be accepted until Dec. 14th.

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