⚡⚡ Johnstown Insider – Weekend November 13-16, 2025

The holiday season is officially rolling in across Johnstown, and this weekend is packed with some of the year’s biggest community events. From festive shopping at Christmas in the Village to tastings at Windber Winter WineFest, plus the high-energy Babes for Babies fashion event and family-friendly favorites like Night at the Races, there’s something for everyone. Here’s your full guide to what’s happening around town.

🐏 Reckless Ram: Grayson Mahla (#1)
In Richland’s 35–13 win over Bellwood-Antis, Grayson Mahla led the way defensively with 10 solo tackles, 6 assists, and 1 tackle for loss, earning this week’s Reckless Ram honor.

Babes for Babies Fashion Event (FJP Conference Center, Downtown Johnstown) – Friday at 6 PM – High-energy runway fashion show with exclusive shopping and raffles benefiting The Stork Fund.

Christmas in the Village (Laurel View Village, Davidsville) – Saturday at 9 AM – Massive holiday market with vendors, food trucks, kids’ activities, and festive shopping.

Windber Winter WineFest (Windber Community Building) – Saturday at 1 PM – Indoor wine, spirits, and beer tasting festival featuring multiple regional vendors.

Night at the Races Horse Race (Lower Yoder Volunteer Fire Dept) – Saturday at 4 PM – Horse race fundraiser with dinner, raffles, games, and cash prizes.

Paint Your Partner Night (Ponfeigh Distillery, Somerset) – Thursday at 6 PM – Creative couples’ painting challenge with prizes, cocktails, and plenty of laughs.

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10:00 AM - Allied Artists of Johnstown Fall Show 2025 - Annual exhibition featuring work from over 65 Allied Artists members.

10:00 AM - 55th Annual Holly Bazaar - Long-running holiday market with handcrafted gifts and vendor displays.

6:00 PM - Wine & Dine: Autumn in Red at Asiago's Tuscan Italian - Five-course seasonal dinner pairing autumn flavors with curated wines.

6:00 PM - True Crime Book Club - Monthly discussion group exploring true crime books and real-world cases.

6:00 PM - Paint Your Partner Night - Creative couples painting challenge with guided instruction and judging.

7:00 PM - Kansas - Live performance by Kansas with Pure Prairie League at 1st Summit Arena.

9:30 AM - 5th Annual Johnstown Veterans Day Ice Hockey Tournament - Opening day of multi-team veterans ice hockey tournament at War Memorial Arena.

6:00 PM - Babes for Babies Fashion Event - High-energy runway fashion show with vendors and raffles supporting The Stork Fund.

6:30 PM - VOMA Bluegrass Presents: An Evening with The Dirty Grass Players - Bluegrass concert featuring The Dirty Grass Players, music starting at 7:00 PM.

8:00 PM - Unplugged Returns! - Acoustic performance at Stonebridge Brewing Co.

9:00 PM - Rust @ Southmont Gardens - Classic rock trio performing live at Southmont Gardens.

9:00 PM - Felix and The Hurricanes - Long-running rock band playing a three-hour set at Westwood Bar and Grill.

9:00 AM - Christmas in the Village - Large holiday market with vendors, food trucks, and festive activities in Davidsville.

9:00 AM - Annual Holiday Craft & Vendor Show + Visit With Santa! - Indoor craft show featuring local vendors and a chance to visit with Santa.

10:00 AM - Pet Rabies Vaccine Clinic - Low-cost dog and cat rabies vaccinations offered at Thomas Buick GMC.

10:00 AM - Breakfast with Santa - Sit-down breakfast, photos with Santa, and kids’ activities at Laurel View Village.

1:00 PM - Johnstown Chess – Back at the Library! - All-ages chess meet-up returning to the Cambria County Library.

1:00 PM - Windber Winter WineFest - Indoor wine, spirit, and beer tasting event at Windber Community Building.

4:00 PM - Night at the Races Horse Race - Fundraiser with food, racing, raffles, and games at Lower Yoder VFD.

4:30 PM - Light-Up Night - Holiday decorating party and lighting ceremony at Highland Community Library.

5:00 PM - 5 Year Anniversary Party - Free food, fun, and cash prizes at Skillz.

6:30 PM - George Byich at Tap814 Speakeasy - Live music as part of Tap814’s Saturday Tunes series.

7:00 PM - Fall Concert - UPJ concert choir featured at the Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center.

7:30 PM - Twelve Twenty-Four – Music of the Trans Siberian Orchestra - High-energy holiday rock orchestra show inspired by Trans-Siberian Orchestra.

10:00 AM - The Cambria County Reptile & Oddity Expo - Large expo featuring reptiles, oddities, exotic vendors, and special guests.

11:00 AM - Sunday Funday: Brunch - Monthly brunch event at Stone Bridge Brewing Company.

12:00 PM - YWCA Greater Johnstown Basket Party - Basket raffle event with lunch included at Saint Therese Church.

2:00 PM - Italian Breadmaking 101 - Hands-on Italian bread and dough making class at CraftWork Studios.

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