The Gathering is scheduled for the 12th year in Slatington at the Trout Run Covered Bridge on Seventh Street.

Food and craft venders alike will set up tables. Live music will play all afternoon starting at 1 p.m.Activities will include bingo, a 50-50 drawing, a Chinese basket auction and wagon rides, ending the family friendly day with fireworks in the Bier Garden.The event is hosted by the Venture Group to benefit the Slate Heritage Trail at the same location of the event and a second trail head on Main Street in Slatington.The Venture Group takes care of the upkeep and maintenance for both trailheads.The Gathering takes place rain or shine starting at 1 p.m.For parking the Bob Labold Maintenance Building lot on West Church Street is available.There will be no parking at the bridge or on Seventh Street.