Edinboro Art & Music Festival When : May 17-19 Where : Downtown Edinboro For more info : edinboroartandmusic . com
This festival showcases grassroots art and music in the unique spirit of Appalachian culture and tradition . Those in attendance can check out the art show gallery or one of many workshops . Children can enjoy special sing-alongs and other activities . There will be many pieces of art for sale by local artists . Local musicians and bands will perform in scheduled or spontaneous jam sessions in town .
Erie Beer on the Bay When : July 27 Where : Liberty Park and Burger King Amphitheater , 726 West Bayfront Parkway , Erie For more info : eriebrewingco . com / pages / beer-on-the-bay
Don ’ t miss the premier craft beer event of the summer ! Beer on the Bay will have plenty of craft beers , live entertainment , and local vendors .
Erie Blues & Jazz Festival When : August 3 & 4 Where : Frontier Park , 1501 West 6th Street , Erie For more info : eriebluesandjazz . com
This annual weekend of free world-class performances began over 30 years ago . Hundreds of national and regional artists will perform on two stages during the event .
Erie County Fair When : August 26-31 Where : 13993 PA-8 , Wattsburg For more info : wattsburgfair . com
Erie ’ s oldest and largest fair celebrates its 139th year this summer . Top entertainers , amusement rides , truck and tractor pulls , horse pulls and lots more make this fair fun for the whole family .
Felines & Wines When : August 9 Where : Erie Zoo , 423 West 38th Street , Erie For more info : eriezoo . org
Relax , peruse , drink wine , and just enjoy “ feline fine ” at the newest 21 + event at the Erie Zoo ! Guests can experience big cat training demos , taste and purchase locally made wines , indulge in local grub from an array of food trucks , listen to live music throughout the grounds , and shop the local vendors .
Festival of the Birds When : May 17-19 Where : Presque Isle State Park , 301 Peninsula Drive , Erie For more info : presqueisleaudubon . org
Discover the joys of spring migration at the Festival of the Birds at Presque Isle State Park , rated one of the top birding spots in the country by BirdWatching magazine . Field trips to all the hot spots and workshops for every level will be educational and fun for all . This event is limited to 150 attendees , so register soon .
German Heritage Fest When : August 31 & September 1 Where : St . Nick ’ s Grove , 5131 Old French Road , Erie For more info : dank-erie . org
Celebrate German culture with great food , music , dancing , merchandise , and of course , beer ! The festival is organized by DANK Chapter 71 of Erie and Lake Erie Fanfare .
Hands All Around Erie Quilt Guild Quilt Show When : June 7 & 8 Where : Sacred Heart Auditorium , 816 West 26th Street , Erie For more info : facebook . com / HAAEQG
More than 400 quilts will be on display at this show ! There will also be raffle baskets and vendor booths .
Lake City Fire Co . Brews and Hoses Brewfest When : July 13 Where : Lake City Fire Company , 2232 Rice Avenue , Lake City For more info : lakecityfire . org
Many breweries , wineries , distilleries , food trucks , live music , and vendors will make this a great event .
Lake City Fire Co . Carnival When : June 13-15 Where : Downtown Lake City For more info : lakecityfire . org
This annual fair features live music , crafts , rides , a parade , bingo , and lots of carnival food .
The Mane Event : Making a Splash When : June 29 Where : Erie Zoo , 423 West 38th Street , Erie For more info : eriezoo . org
The Mane Event will offer grazing stations , watering holes , animal encounters , and live music . In addition , as part of the zoo ’ s centennial year celebration , there will be many amazing species splashing around including a North American otter , African footed penguin , American alligator , axolotl , chestnut teal and more .
North East Firemen ’ s Cherry Festival When : July 17-20 Where : Heard Memorial Park , 44 North Lake Street , North East For more info : visiterie . com
Rides , slides , sausage subs , fries , and pies all await you at the annual North East Firemen ’ s Cherry Festival !
Riverside Music Festival When : June 20-22 Where : Riverside Golf Course , 24537 Highway 6 and 19 , Cambridge Springs For more info : visitcrawford . org / events
The Riverside Music Festival will boast numerous bands and musicians of varying music genres as well as an expanded Family Fun Zone featuring the juggling music and magic of Nate the Great .
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