‘ Snake-Eye Sam’ s Saloon Showdown’
When: Check the website for dates in July and August. Where: The Station Dinner Theatre, 4940 Peach Street, Erie For more info: canterburyfeast. com
“ Snake-Eye Sam’ s Saloon Showdown” is an all-new Wild West musical comedy. The saloon players take you back to the year 1875 where cowboys and dancing can-can girls were as common as buffalo roaming the range.
UPMC Sunset Music Series
When: Wednesday evenings June 18 through July 23 Where: Presque Isle State Park, 301 Peninsula Drive, Erie For more info: discoverpi. com
Free live music is set to fill the air at Presque Isle State Park in this popular concert series! Organized by the Presque Isle Partnership and presented by UPMC Health Plan and UPMC Hamot, it takes place at Beach 11 and offers attendees the opportunity to enjoy live bands, local food trucks, ice cream, hula hoop play and extended swimming hours.
Family Fun
Discover Presque Isle
When: July 21-27 Where: Presque Isle State Park, 301 Peninsula Drive, Erie For more info: discoverpi. com
Discover Presque Isle hits the park for a non-stop, fun-filled week for the 31st year. As always, the goal is to encourage the community to discover the park in new ways and raise awareness of its rich offerings.
Kenneth Snider Memorial Car Cruise
When: July 13 Where: Luther Memorial Church, 225 West 10th Street, Erie For more info: visiterie. com
The 9th Annual Kenneth Snider Memorial Car Cruise will include a car blessing, kids’ choice awards, goody bags, music, raffles, a bake sale, and food from the Happy Camper Snack Shack.
Summer Inspiration
The Great American Book Sale
When: June 15-19 Where: Flo Fabrizio Ice Center, 527 West 38th Street, Erie For more info: goerie. com
There will be bargains galore! More than 75,000 gently used books and media items will be available for purchase, and all proceeds benefit the Erie County Public Library.
Lake Erie Cyclefest
When: July 24-27 Where: Various locations in Erie County For more info: eriesportscommission. com
Experience breathtaking landscapes and Erie County’ s abundant natural resources on safe and spectacular routes! Cyclists of all ages and abilities are welcome to participate in self-supported rides featuring Erie’ s vast terrain, along sandy beaches, beautiful forests, vibrant Downtown Erie, and the expansive grapegrowing region. Proceeds benefit local charities.
Presque Isle Poker Paddle
When: June 7 Where: Lagoons Boat Launch at Presque Isle State Park For more info: discoverpi. com / events
Kayaks, canoes, and paddle boards … all paddlers are invited to join Presque Isle Partnership for a day of fun on the waterways. This 5.5-mile poker paddle takes participants on a scenic journey through the Presque Isle lagoons.
Presque Isle Triathlon
When: August 2 Where: Presque Isle State Park, 301 Peninsula Drive, Erie For more info: discoverpi. com
The Presque Isle Triathlon is a nonprofit and a total volunteer effort. All segments( swim, bike and run) will start, transition and finish at Beach 10. The course design features a nearly complete and scenic tour of beautiful, historic Presque Isle. All proceeds will benefit Presque Isle State Park and other nonprofits whose volunteers’ time and presence contribute to the success of the event.
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