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SPRINGtime Fresh ASBURY WOODS MAPLE FESTIVAL Dates: April 14 & 15 (Tentative – reference the website.) Address: 4105 Asbury Road, Millcreek Township Contact: asburywoods.org, or 814.835.5356 Did you know that sugar maple trees only grow here in the Great Lakes region? Share this unique “all things maple” experience with family and friends at the Asbury Woods Maple Festival. Participate in a variety of activities, including eating pancakes with real maple syrup of course, or take a guided tour through the history of maple syrup production. There are also kids’ crafts, live music, animal shows and much, much more. Visit the website for more information. ERIE HOME AND GARDEN EXPO Dates: March 23-25 Address: Bayfront Convention Center, 1 Sassafras Street Pier, Erie Contact: eriepromotions.com, or 814.790.5079 There’s an all-new look to this premier home and garden expo at the Bayfront Convention Center. Get inspired by the wide variety of home improvement sources including building and construction, tools and equipment, furnishings and décor, and more! Visit the website for all of the details. ERIE MICRO BREW FEST Date: April 7 Time: 1 to 8 p.m. Address: The Brewerie at Union Station, 123 West 14th Street, Erie Contact: wqln.org/Auctions-Events/Erie- Micro-Brew-Fest The region’s original craft beer event! This year’s Brew Fest will feature 30 select breweries. Brewers will be able to slow down and take the time to talk to you about their beer—if you want to learn more—and every brewery will also bring a rare beer, something unavailable at a bottle shop or grocery store. Visit the website for information on purchasing tickets and other details. ERIE’S WILD RIB COOK OFF AND MUSIC FESTIVAL Dates: May 30-June 2 Address: Perry Square Park at State Street, Erie Contact: facebook.com/pg/ErieRibFest, erieribfest.com, or 814.899.5177 Don’t miss four days of BBQ and family fun! Keep watching Facebook as many new elements are in the works. The park renovations are complete! This event will utilize the full East and West Perry Square Park and the adjacent streets. Enjoy awesome BBQ, great entertainment, lots of local businesses, artists, demonstrations, contests, crafters and fun for the kids! Visit the website for more information. TROIKA RUSSIAN FESTIVAL, CHURCH OF THE NATIVITY Dates: May 25-27 Address: Church of the Nativity Community Center, 109 German Street, Erie Contact: churchofthenativity.net, or 814.602.5399 Enjoy authentic Russian food, an ice bar and live folk entertainment that benefits the church’s neighborhood improvement and charitable outreach projects. Visit the website for more information. Continued on next page > hello spring MILLCREEK ❘ SPRING 2018 57