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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.
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