Annual Asbury Woods Ridge Run / Walk
Date: July 23 Address: Brown’ s Farm, 5774 Sterrettania Road, Fairview Contact: asburywoods. org, or 814.835.5356
Register today for the Asbury Woods Ridge Run and Walk! Registration proceeds will directly support trails, programs and community events at Asbury Woods. The 5K Run, 1-Mile Fun Run / Walk and 1K Critter Dash take place at Brown’ s Farm. Runners and walkers of all ages enjoy a scenic unpaved course, which loops through a grassy meadow and along a wooded trail. The Asbury Woods Ridge Run is a unique challenge and great change of pace from ordinary road racing. Visit the website for more information on registering and other details.
Arts in the Arboretum
Dates: Throughout the summer; check the website for the complete schedule. Address: Patricia McCain Outdoor Amphitheater in Frontier Park, 1501 West 6th Street, Erie Contact: leaferie. org / cart / arts-in-the-arboretum, facebook. com / lake-erie-arboretum-at-frontier-park, or 814.453.5323
Arts in the Arboretum includes a free series of music and theater performances in the intimate setting of the Patricia McCain Outdoor Amphitheater in Frontier Park. The series features a wide variety of local talent throughout the evening. Bring your own blanket and chairs. Visit the website for more information.
Bayfront Maritime Center Cardboard Boat Regatta
Date: August 20 Address: The East Canal Basin at the Bayfront Maritime Center Campus, 40 Holland Street, Erie Contact: bayfrontcenter. org, or 814.456.4077
The regatta is a chance for families, friends, students, and coworkers to build and race boats made from cardboard, paint, tape, and glue. Teams combine their creativity and paddling skills to compete for numerous awards, including Fastest Boat and Most Dramatic Sinking! Visit the website for more information.
Beer on the Bay
Date: July 23 Time: Two sessions are planned: noon to 3 p. m. and 4 to 7 p. m. Address: Burger King Amphitheater, Liberty Park, Bayfront Parkway, Erie Contact: eriepa. com / beer-on-the-bay, facebook. com / BeerOnTheBay, or 814.454.7191 × 123
Beer on the Bay is back! Join us for the region’ s largest craft beer festival held on the picturesque Erie Bayfront. Dozens of brewers will be on hand offering a taste of their fabulous brewed creations with entertainment by The Grayhounds for both sessions. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to The A. N. N. A. Shelter. You must be 21 years of age to purchase tickets – and no one under 21 will be admitted. Valid photo ID required at the gate. No pets allowed on festival grounds. Visit the website for more information on purchasing tickets and other details.
Blasco Film Series
Date: Last Sunday of every month Time: 1:30 p. m. Address: Hirt Auditorium at Blasco Memorial Library, 160 East Front Street, Erie Contact: erielibrary. org / events, or 814.451.6900
See a summer movie courtesy of Blasco Library! There is nothing like a movie on the big screen – especially if you’ ve never seen some of these classics. Free and open to the public. June 26:“ Refugee Kids: One Small School Takes on the World”; July 31:“ Life of Pi”; August 28:“ The Fault in Our Stars.” Visit the website for more information.
Car Cruise-In at YMCA Camp Sherwin
Date: August 21 Time: Noon to 4 p. m. Address: YMCA Camp Sherwin, 8600 West Lake Road, Lake City Contact: ymcaerie. org / camp
Bring your classic car out for everyone to enjoy! Don’ t have one? Come on out and enjoy all the classic cars and Camp Sherwin’ s many amenities! DJ Mark Bell will be here to provide all the latest and greatest tunes! We have lots of nice Chinese auction items! Concessions will be available for purchase. $ 2.00 per classic car donation( not required). Proceeds benefit the YMCA’ s“ We Build People” annual scholarship fund. Visit the website for more information.
CelebrateErie
Dates: August 18-21 Address: Downtown Erie Contact: celebrateerie. com
Downtown Erie will come alive once again for CelebrateErie, a four-day summer street festival. The event features free access to local art museums, displays and demonstrations from local artists, street vendors, and entertainment and activities designed to encourage the arts. It also includes musical performances from a wide variety of local and nationally renowned artists across multiple genres. The event is divided into multiple“ zones” or areas to include Celebrate Diversity, Kids Zone, Kids Construction Zone, Chalk Walk, Taste of Erie, Artist Colony and more. Visit the website for more information.
Dan Rice Days’ Festival
Dates: August 4-6 Address: Downtown Girard Contact: danricedays. com, facebook. com / Dan-Rice-Days, or 814.774.9683
Make some memories with friends and family at the annual Dan Rice Days’ Festival! Enjoy a Bike Rodeo, Bike Patrol with the Police Department, Crafters in the Park, Live Entertainment and Music Performances at two different venues, Wine and Cheese Tasting, Photo Contest, Bathtub Races, Family Street Dance, Amish Bake Sale, plus much more. Be sure to check out the schedule of events for the latest information.
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