Celebrate Fall Foliage Season in Jim Thorpe

Annual Fall Festival Features Vibrant Colors, Free Music, Art, Vendors, Shopping, Food and Fun

You’ll find as many things to do in Jim Thorpe this month as there will be leaves in the wind. Jim Thorpe’s annual Fall Foliage Festival showcases the town in all of Mother Nature’s splendor. This year’s celebration will be held October 2-3, 9-10, 16-27 and 23-24.

Nestled in the breathtaking Lehigh Gorge, the town’s unique setting makes it one of the best spots in the country to view the Technicolor landscape from a variety of vantage points.

MUSIC

Our free, outdoor, concert series will be held during the festival at five different stages spread throughout our beautiful downtown. These music performers range from Jim Thorpe locals to regional names and favorites. A full list of performers will be announced soon.

Entertainment hours are 11am to 5pm. AND, we’ve added a special musical bonus at “The Gazebo” in Josiah White Park on October 30th & 31st.

Stages will be set-up at the following locations:

The Gazebo at Josiah White Park (train station)

Shozo Park on Race Street

Quarry Street on Broadway

Mauch Chunk Opera House

Cafe Arielle at the Stabin Museum

SHOPS, GALLERIES, RESTAURANTS

You’ll find a multitude of cool and unique offerings, museums, and delicious cuisine all the way from the historic district to West Broadway “Upper Chunk” to the east side of town.

TRAIN RIDES, BIKE RIDES, TROLLEY RIDES & more…

Train rides and bicycle tours run 7 days a week in October. Our NEW Jim Thorpe Trolley operates Friday through Sunday. There are a variety of other activities in our area for individuals, couples, groups and families to do. Check out our Facebook page for all of our member details.

PARKING

Parking will be available at the following locations:

Carbon County Municipal Lot – 1 Susquehanna Street, Jim Thorpe – Paid parking, use kiosk

Street – Available on Susquehanna, Broadway, & West Broadway – Paid parking, use kiosk

Immaculate Conception Church – 178 West Broadway, Jim Thorpe – Paid parking

Sam Miller Field – 122 North Avenue, Jim Thorpe – Paid parking, shuttle to historic district is included in your parking fee

Jim Thorpe Memorial Hall – 101 East 10th Street, Jim Thorpe – Parking is free if you choose to walk to the downtown area (approximately 1.5 miles away). If you opt for a shuttle, hourly trolley service is available to the historic district BUT you must purchase tickets for the trolley service from The Jim Thorpe Trolley Co.

JIM THORPE POLICE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT

The Jim Thorpe Police Department would like to make your fall visits to Jim Thorpe fun, safe, and enjoyable. During your visit, we ask that you follow a few simple rules.

• Please be patient and expect traffic delays

• Cross the roadways at the designated crosswalks and always wait for pedestrian signals or direction from personnel directing pedestrian traffic before crossing

• Park only in areas where parking is permitted (see parking information above)

• Use trash receptacles to discard your trash

Thank you for your cooperation

For information on kiosk parking or contact information, please visit www.jtborough.org/police

JIM THORPE TROLLEY SCHEDULE – October

Unlimited Hop-On/Hop-Off 10am – 6pm

Friday – Saturday – Sunday

7 stops $22 includes free parking at 101 East 10th Street • One Hour Tours $12

Visit JimThorpeTrolley.com for more info