Bonfire at the Iron Furnaces FAQs
What is the date of the Bonfire?
Saturday, October 21, 2017
What are the hours of the Bonfire?
6:00-10:00 p.m.
Where are the Iron Furnaces located?
Very close to downtown Scranton. 159 Cedar Ave. in South Scranton right off the exit from 81 and across from General Dynamics (old Chamberlain) and near Coney Island.
Where Can I Park?
Parking is available in the University of Scranton Fitzgerald Field Parking lot, on the street across from the Furnaces and on Cedar Ave. Downtown is also within walking distance. There is street parking and a parking garage on Adams. Ave.
What time is the lighting of the Bonfire?
The Bonfire will be lit at 8:00 p.m.
How much are tickets?
Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. This includes $5 in Bonfire Bucks to use towards food, beverage, and activities.
What are Bonfire Bucks?
Bonfire Bucks are worth a $1 in value and can be used to purchase food and beverage and for activities such as face painting and tarot card readings.
Is this event family friendly?
Children 12 and under are admitted free. There are many activities that children will enjoy including fire performers, face painting, a balloon artist, dance and theater performances, and of course the lighting of the fire. There will also be hands-on art activities sponsored by the Everhart Museum, United Neighborhood Centers of NEPA, the Lackwanna Heritage Valley Authority, the German Club of West Scranton High School, and our very own Bonfire Committee.
What type of food will be there?
This year we are featuring Coney Island Hot Dogs, vegetarian delights from Terra Preta, fall sweet treats from Lush Cupcakery, and additional vendors (to be announced). Hot beverages such as coffee, hot chocolate, and hot and cold cider will be available.
What type of adult beverages are available?
We will have Miller Light and Yuengling Lager, an Oktoberfest wine from Maiolatesi Wine Cellars, and spiked cider.
What bands are playing?
Light Weight will be playing all your favorite pop & rock, and the Irish Balladeers will open the evening with traditional Celtic music.
How can I purchase advance tickets?
You may purchase tickets online through Brown Paper Tickets using the link below until 5:00 PM on Friday, October 20 (a small service charge applies) or by calling the Anthracite Heritage Museum at 570.963.4804. Prior to the night of the event, tickets can also be purchased in person at the Anthracite Heritage Museum at R.D. #1, McDade Park, Bald Mountain Road, Scranton, PA 18504, or at the Electric City Trolley Museum at 300 Cliff St, Scranton, PA 18503.
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Which organization does this event benefit?
Bonfire at the Iron Furnaces is a program of The Anthracite Heritage Museum and The Iron Furnaces Associates. The Anthracite Museum and Iron Furnaces fall under the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.