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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