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VISITERIE | EVENTS CALENDAR 2019
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AUGUST 1-4 LAKE ERIE CYCLEFEST
Various locations. An all-bicycle weekend for all bicycle lovers! Join hundreds of other cyclists on a variety of rides suited for any bicycling enthusiast.
AUGUST 2-4 27th ANNUAL BLUES, JAZZ AND ARTS FESTIVAL
Frontier Park. Various Blues and Jazz bands will perform. 1 pm - 11 pm each day. National, regional, local blues and jazz entertainment in a beautiful outdoor, familyfriendly setting. (814) 452-3427 |
AUGUST (DATES TBA) 36th ANNUAL LAKE ERIE FANFARE
Veterans Stadium. Featuring a variety of drum and bugle corps from across the nation. (814) 456-5300 | or lefanfare@
AUGUST 6, 13, 20 8 GREAT TUESDAYS
Highmark Liberty Park Amphitheater. Live music every Tuesday evening, each week a different artist. Show begins at 6:30 pm. (814) 455-7557 |
AUGUST 9-11 ST. PAUL'S ANNUAL ITALIAN FESTIVAL
St. Paul's Catholic Church. Italian food and cookies, Pasta Fagioli dinner, Church procession, musical entertainment. (814) 459-3173 |
AUGUST 15-18 CELEBRATE ERIE
Downtown Erie. Four-day extravaganza that infuses downtown Erie with a unique spirit of pride and possibility.
AUGUST 22-25 TALL SHIPS ERIE 2019
Erie's Bayfront. Will showcase approximately 8-10 tall ships, onboard tours & sail-aways, live music and entertainment, children's activities, a festival marketplace, food vendors, a beer garden and much more. (814) 452-2744 |
AUGUST 23-25 ZABAWA POLISH FESTIVAL
Holy Trinity Parish Grounds. Polish festival featuring homemade specialties, live polka music, dancing and raffles. 5-10 pm Fri, 1-10:30 Sat, Noon-6 pm Sun. (814) 456-0671 |
AUGUST 26-31 ERIE COUNTY FAIR
Erie County Fair Grounds, Wattsburg, PA. Erie County`s oldest and largest fair. Top entertainers, amusement rides, truck and tractor pulls, horse pulls and lots of fun. $5.00 admission includes rides. (814) 739-2232 |
AUGUST 31- SEPTEMBER 1 GERMAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL
St. Nick's Grove. 11-8 Sat, 11-6:30 Sun Gemutlichkeit starts with the "Mad Bavarian", German music, food, dancing, petting zoo, history research and much more. (814) 456-9599 | DANK-
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SEPTEMBER 2-7 WATERFORD COMMUNITY FAIR
Waterford Fairgrounds. Agricultural exhibits, thrill rides, entertainment, food, horse pulls, truck and tractor pulls and much more. Waterford Fair Association. (814) 796-4490 |
SEPTEMBER 6-8 26th ANNUAL EDINBORO HIGHLAND GAMES & SCOTTISH FESTIVAL
Edinboro University. Experience a wide variety of music at many venues, the haunting sound of massed pipe bands marching, fantastic food, awesome athletics, beautiful dance, kids' games, and an array of gift and clothing vendors. (814) 732-1420 | edinboro.edu
SEPTEMBER 10-14 75TH ANNUAL ALBION AREA FAIR
Albion Fairgrounds. Animal exhibits, produce exhibits, live music, tractor pulls, horse pulls, rides and plenty of good food. Albion Fair Association. (814) 756-3911 (fair ofc) |
SEPTEMBER 13-15 ERIE IRISH FESTIVAL
St. Patrick's Church. Irish vendors, Irish food and entertainment, Irish-themed art show and raffles. (814) 454-8085 x101 |
SEPTEMBER 21 HONEY HARVEST FESTIVAL
Asbury Woods Nature Center. A festival celebrating the wonderful honey bee and the vital role it plays in agriculture, pollination and the food chain. Learn how to harvest honey from a honeycomb, sample several types of honey and tour Asbury Woods' beehives. (814) 835-5356 |
SEPTEMBER 26-28 RACE OF CHAMPIONS WEEKEND
Lake Erie Speedway. The second-longest consecutive-running auto racing event in North America, second only to the Indianapolis 500, returns to the Erie region with three days of high-speed action.
SEPTEMBER 27-29 2019 WINE FEST
Gravel Pit Park, North East, PA. Wine tasting, arts and crafts, food, live entertainment, tours of the wineries. North East Chamber of Commerce. (814) 725-4262 |
SEPTEMBER 27-OCTOBER 26 SPOOKY HAYRIDE & WALK OF DARKNESS
Sparrow Pond Family Campground. Every Friday and Saturday Night 7-10 pm. Tractordrawn spooky hayride through the deep dark woods, followed by the Walk of Darkness through the Haunted Cabins. spchauntedhayride
OCTOBER (DATES TBA) ZOO BOO 2019
"Scary but not too scary!" Erie Zoo's Halloween event features trick-or-treating for kids under 12 and displays for the whole family. (814) 864-4091 |
OCTOBER 5-6 FALL HARVEST CELEBRATION
Mt. Pleasant of Edinboro. Saturday will be the 5K Challenge as well as a challenging course mountain bike race (over 800 feet of vertical change.) Sunday will be Kids Day with games, face painting, bouncy houses and a fun run. A lot of fall-themed entertainment, activities, chair rides, ski swap, food and vendors on both Saturday and Sunday.
OCTOBER 10-12 2019 SCARY CREATURE FEATURE
Asbury Woods Nature Center. Fall family event complete with hayride, donuts and cider, crafts, storytelling and a guided walk through the woods where guests encounter and learn about some not-so-scary, nocturnal creatures that live in the forest. (814) 835-5356 |
OCTOBER 12-13, 19-20 FALL FEST AT PEEK `N PEAK
Craft Show, Giant Ski Swap, Golf Swap, Ski Lift rides, Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, Farmers Market, Horse-drawn Rides, Wine tasting, Art Show. Continuous Entertainment. Lots of good food. (716) 355-4141 |
WINTER EVENTS
NOVEMBER 1-3 & 8-10 2019 HARVEST CELEBRATION WEEKENDS
Various wineries. Choose the weekend that suits you best, then come ready to celebrate the fall harvest. Enjoy delicious autumn food samples paired with inspired wine choices.
NOVEMBER 2 WURST PARTY AT PEEK `N PEAK
Jump into your lederhosen, grab a beer stein and get ready for the Wurst party of the year! German Beer Fest. (716) 355-4141 |
NOVEMBER 8-10 WQLN HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW
Rainbow Gardens. The official start to the holiday shopping season. (814) 217-6058 |
NOVEMBER (DATES TBA) ALES & ACES FEATURING LAKE ERIE ALE TRAIL
Taste the Lake Erie Ale Trail craft brews and their winter beer release. Live entertainment and more! Tickets at
NOVEMBER 29 ? DEC 1 FESTIVAL OF TREES
Bayfront Convention Center. Over 100 beautiful, professionally decorated, themed Christmas trees. Musical holiday entertainment, holiday displays, vendors and Santa. Admission charged. St. Vincent Foundation. (814) 452-5000 x 5706 locations/saint-vincent-hospital/festival-trees
DECEMBER 5-8 VICTORIAN HOLIDAYS
Hagen History Center. A multifaceted celebration of the season featuring 12 different decorated rooms, Victorian teas, musical performances and more. (814) 454-1813 x0 |
DECEMBER 6 DOWNTOWN D' LIGHTS
Downtown Erie comes alive with light for the holiday season. (814) 455-ERIE |
DECEMBER 7-8 SCHOOLHOUSE CRAFT FESTIVAL
McDowell Intermediate School. Sat. 10 am-5 pm; Sun. 10 am-4 pm. More than 125 premier juried crafters, craft auction, refreshments, entertainment, and more. (814) 835-5356 |
DECEMBER 13-15, 20-22 WINTER WONDERLAND
Asbury Woods Nature Center. Stroll along the 1/3-mile boardwalk illuminated with thousands of lights, holiday music, children's crafts, refreshments and relax by the fire in the outdoor pavilion. (814) 835-5356 |
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VISITERIE | EVENTS CALENDAR 2019
WINTER EVENTS
JANUARY 18-21 STARS AND STRIPES GYMNASTICS INVITATIONAL
Bayfront Convention Center. Thousands of gymnasts from across the region come to Erie for four days in Pennsylvania's second-largest co-ed gymnastics competition.
JANUARY 26-27 ERIE KENNEL CLUB ALL BREED SHOW
Bayfront Convention Center. AKC All Breed Conformation and Obedience Show.
JANUARY 31 - FEBRUARY 3 ERIE AUTO SHOW
Bayfront Convention Center. Over 100 Models of New Cars, SUV's, Trucks & Vans on display, 25 Erie County Dealers, Domestic & Imported Vehicles, Classic Cars, Muscle Cars, Motorcycles and Auto Accessories.
FEBRUARY 7-10 ERIE RV SHOW POWERSPORTS & CAMPING
Bayfront Convention Center. RV's, campers, motorhomes and much more!
FEBRUARY 15-17 WINE & CHOCOLATE WEEKEND
Various wineries. Your sweetheart will LOVE you for this one! Enjoy delicious food & wine sample pairings at each winery over a 3-day weekend!
FEBRUARY 16 THE IMAGINATION EXPOTARIUM
Bayfront Convention Center. Where a child's imagination comes to life. Special meet and greets, interactive activities and more.
FEBRUARY 23 WINE ON THE LAKE
Bayfront Convention Center. Taste wines, sample cheese and foods, shop for unique gifts.
SPRING EVENTS
MARCH 1-3 ERIE SPORTS AND TRAVEL EXPO
Bayfront Convention Center. Outdoor enthusiasts delight: fishing, hunting, camping and power sports.
MARCH 8-10 VNEA PA State 8-Ball Championships
Erie's Bayfront Convention Center. Thousands of the state's top billiard players compete.
MARCH 16 15th ANNUAL MAPLE TASTE & TOUR WEEKEND
Multiple locations. Explore the heart of the Pennsylvania Maple Producer. Each of these sugaring operations are unique in their own way.
MARCH 22-24 ERIE HOME AND GARDEN EXPO
Bayfront Convention Center. There are over 150 vendors with a broad range for all home-improvement needs, an actual home constructed inside for attendees to tour, and seminars.
APRIL 6 ERIE MICROBREW FEST
The Brewerie at Union Station. Over 20 regional Microbreweries offering their finest for Erie. 1-4 pm & 5-8 pm. (814) 864-3001 | brewfest
APRIL 6-7 ASBURY WOODS MAPLE FESTIVAL
Asbury Woods Nature Center. Maple syrup making historical tours, arts & crafts, maple flavored foods, music. 11 am-4 pm. (814) 835-5356 |
APRIL 6-7 LAKE ERIE NATIONAL CHEER AND DANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Erie Insurance Arena. The national championship event will showcase more than 1500 athletes in a series of cheer and dance routines. lake-erie-nationals
APRIL 6 ? JUNE 16 PA USBC OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP
Rolling Meadow Lanes & Eastway Lanes. The PA chapter of the United States Bowling Congress will hold its state tournament in Erie over 10 weekends.
APRIL 12-14 WINE & CHEESE WEEKEND WITH AN INTERNATIONAL FLAIR
Various wineries. This event has an international flair with each winery picking a country they will feature with their recipe. Food samples will feature delicious Yancey's Fancy Cheeses.
APRIL 25-SEPT. 6 96th ANNUAL SPRING SHOW
Erie Art Museum. This juried, regional multi-media exhibition, open to all artists living within a 250-mile radius of Erie, represents all media and showcases the most current and finest artwork created in the area. (814) 459-5477 |
MAY 4-5 GREAT LAKES BEACH GLASS & COASTAL ARTS FESTIVAL
Bayfront Convention Center. Highlights to include over 80 sea glass and coastal artists, live music, lectures, bottle ID and more. (814) 836-1827 |
MAY 16-19 EDINBORO ART & MUSIC FESTIVAL
Downtown Edinboro. A three-day event that showcases grassroots art and music in the unique spirit of Appalachian culture and tradition. (814) 734-3777 (Fred Parker)
MAY 24-26 11th ANNUAL TROIKA RUSSIAN FESTIVAL
Church of the Nativity. Authentic Russian food, ice bar, live folk entertainment. Free admission & parking. Contact Cathy Simon (814) 602-5399 or 459-8515
MAY 29 - JUNE 1 29TH ANNUAL ERIE'S WILD RIB COOK OFF & MUSIC FESTIVAL
Downtown Erie, Perry Square. Numerous vendors compete for Best Ribs competition. Food, musical entertainment and family fun. Performance and Event management, contact Kathi Danielson at (814) 899-5177 |
2019 FIREWORKS SCHEDULE
SEAWOLVES 2019 FIREWORKS (AT DUSK FOLLOWING THE GAME)
SAT, MAY 4*
SAT, JUNE 29
SAT, JULY 27
SAT, MAY 25*
TUES, JULY 2
SAT, AUGUST 3
SAT, JUNE 1
WED, JULY 3
SAT, AUGUST 17
SAT, JUNE 15
SAT, JULY 13
THURS, AUGUST 29
*6:05 PM start. All other firework games start at 7:05 PM at UPMC Park.
SUMMER EVENTS
JUNE 2
PRESQUE ISLE POKER PADDLE
Presque Isle State Park, Lagoon Boat Launch. Paddlers of all types and skill levels are invited to join us for a day of fun on the waterways of Presque Isle! The 6.25 mile poker run takes you through the Presque Isle Lagoon, Marina Lake, Presque Isle Bay, Horseshoe Pond, Misery Bay and Graveyard Pond to finish where you started! Prize for the Best 5-card poker hand is $300 and Worst 5-card hand is $150! (814) 838-5138 |
JUNE 12-JULY 17 2019 UPMC SUNSET MUSIC SERIES AT PRESQUE ISLE & FOOD TRUCK WEDNESDAY
Presque Isle State Park, Beach 1. Free concerts on the beach every Wednesday starting at 5:30 pm. Delicious food will be available for purchase from local food trucks too! (814) 838-5138 | .
JUNE 13-15
LAKE CITY FIRE COMPANY 94TH ANNUAL CARNIVAL
Downtown Lake City. Featuring live music, crafts, food, rides, bingo. Contact Lake City Fire Company at (814) 774-4402 |
JUNE 29 ERIE PRIDEFEST
Perry Square, Parade from 18th & State (1pm), fest includes entertainment, info, vendors, food & more. (814) 314-9075 |
JULY 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 8 GREAT TUESDAYS
Highmark Liberty Park Amphitheater. Live music every Tuesday evening, each week a different artist. Show begins at 6:30 pm. (814) 455-7557 |
JULY 9-13 74th ANNUAL NORTH EAST FIREMAN'S CHERRY FESTIVAL
Downtown North East. Celebrate the 74th anniversary of the North East Cherry Festival. Family entertainment includes amusement rides, games, delicious foods and cherry pies. (814) 725-5616 |
JULY 5-7 PANEGYRI GREEK FESTIVAL
Assumption Greek Orthodox Church. Music, entertainment, games, authentic homemade Greek food & pastries. (814) 838-8808 |
JULY 13-21 HARLEY DAVIDSON OF ERIE BIKEFEST
Harley Davidson of Erie. The most fun you can have in ONE week! Rides, vendors, live music, great food and BIKERS! (814) 838-1356 |
JULY 17-21 ROAR ON THE SHORE
Perry Square/Downtown Erie and other area locations. Join thousands of motorcycles and enthusiasts with a roaring caravan through the streets of Erie, musical entertainment, food and more. (800) 815-2660 |
JULY 26-28 DISCOVER PRESQUE ISLE DAYS
Presque Isle State Park, Beach 11. Art area, children's games and activities, beach volleyball, various music locations, bonfire and much more. Presque Isle Partnership (814) 838-5138 | .
JULY 27 12th ANNUAL BEER ON THE BAY
Liberty Park. Region's largest craft beer festival held on picturesque Erie Bayfront. 50 brewers & vendors over two sessions. (814) 454-7191 | beer-on-the-bay
AUGUST 1-3 DAN RICE DAYS
Girard Borough. This event commemorates the life and times of the most famous clown in history. Food, arts and crafts. (814) 774-3567 Bev Miller or 774-9683 |
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