Weekend in the Wilds is set for June 30-July 2 in Cameron County.  The event organized by the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce coordinates activities for each day and works with businesses and non-profits to provide a weekend filled with events.

The event kicks off with a teen centered music festival and outdoor movie Friday June 30 in the Town Square.   Phaser the musical group from Cameron County will perform 7:30-9:00 pm.  Following the event VFW Auxiliary sponsoring the outdoor showing of Super Mario Brothers.  Rich Valley Wines will have non-alcoholic slushies and Cameron County Fair will be popping up corn!

Saturday July 1 begins at daybreak with the annual Big Foot Hunt.  Licenses are $5 each and the event benefits Mountaineer Search and Rescue.  Licenses can be purchased at the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce office, The Lakeview, Driftwood Saloon and Sinnemahoning Tavern. 

More than 40 vendors will line the downtown Emporium streets from 11am till 4pm. Vendors include food trucks, non-profit organizations, and artists.   Old Skool will perform in the town square 11am-2pm.  DJ Dustin with Merry Laurel Wedding will perform 2-4pm.  The Firequacker Duck Derby will take place on North Broad Street at 2pm.  Mountaineer Search and Rescue will honor the Big Foot hunters at the town square at 3pm.  The Cameron County SPCA will draw the basket winners at the chamber office.  Fireworks blast off from the Cameron County High School football stadium at 9:45pm.  Food trucks will be at the high school. 

Sunday July 2  A smash and dash car race will take place at Smokers Insane Terrain Offroad Park at noon. 

The Cameron County chamber of Commerce is still accepting vendors for the event.   Information can be obtained by contacting the chamber office at 814-486-4314.