Hot Fun in the Summertime !
Erie Art Museum Blues and Jazz Festival Dates : Aug . 3-5 Address : Frontier Park , 1501 West 6th Street , Erie Contact : erieartmuseum . org , or 814.459.5477
For three days and three nights , the park comes alive with this dynamic musical event — a free community event held rain or shine . The Erie Blues & Jazz Festival , attracting more than 20,000 visitors , features musicians that range from regional favorites to international superstars . Visit the website for more information .
Erie County Fair Dates : Aug . 26-Sept . 1 Address : 13993 PA-8 , Wattsburg Contact : wattsburgfair . com , or 814.739.2232
Erie County ’ s oldest and largest fair ! Top entertainers , amusement rides , truck and tractor pulls , horse pulls and lots of fun . Visit the website for the schedule of events .
The French Creek Festival Dates : Second Weekend in July Address : Union City Area School District Complex , 105 Concord Street , Union City Contact : gatheringatfrenchcreek . com
The French Creek Festival celebrates Union City ’ s heritage due to its strategic location at a crossroad of both water and land routes . There is something for all ages including the spectacular fireworks show on Friday night ! Visit the website for the schedule of events .
North East Firemen ’ s Cherry Festival Dates : July 10-14 Address : Heard Memorial Park , 40 North Lake Street , North East Contact : necherryfestival . com , or 814.725.5616
A yearly carnival to raise funds for the North East Fire Department ! Bring the whole family to enjoy rides , carnival food , games and more . Visit the website for information on purchasing tickets and other details .
Olde-Fashioned Fourth of July Date : June 30 Address : Heard Memorial Park , 40 North Lake Street , North East Contact : nechamber . org , or 814.725.4262 Olde-Fashioned Fourth of July is a familyfriendly community Independence Day celebration featuring lots of fun activities topped off with fireworks . Visit the website for a schedule of events .
Panegyri Greek Festival Dates : July 7-9 Address : Assumption Greek Orthodox Church , 4376 West Lake Road , Erie Contact : erieorthodox . org , or 814.838.8808
A summer tradition and local favorite , attracting people from near and far . Whether you ’ re a regular or a first-timer , all are welcome to experience this special event ! Delicious Greek cuisine , pastries , and souvenirs ; Greek music and folk dancing ; and much , much more ! Visit the website for more information .
Roar on the Shore Dates : July 18-22 Address : Downtown Erie and Perry Square , North Park Row , Erie Contact : roarontheshore . com , or 800.815.2660
A motorcycle rally that attracts more than 165,000 motorcycle enthusiasts and features a bike parade , live music , food and libations . Proceeds will benefit the Sarah A . Reed Children ’ s Center , a nonprofit human service provider for children with mental health , behavioral health and severe emotional challenges . Visit the website for more information .
St . Paul ’ s Annual Italian Festival Dates : Aug . 10-12 Address : St . Paul ’ s Roman Catholic Church , 1617 Walnut Street , Erie Contact : stpaulrcerie . org , or 814.459.3173
Enjoy authentic Italian food and cookies , Pasta Faggioli dinner , a church procession , musical entertainment and more ! Visit the website for more information .
Waterford Days Dates : July 20-22 Address : The Park in the Center of Town Contact : facebook . com / waterforddays , or waterforddays . com
Since 1974 ! There will be something to do for the entire family including entertainment , crafts for sale , and great food . Everyone is invited to join . Visit the website for a schedule of activities .
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