Hot Fun in the
Summer time !
Our summer events guide provides fun
for everyone—there’s plenty to do for
youngsters and adults. Whether you want
to enjoy the sunshine outside or cool off
indoors, here’s a list of festivals, music,
street fairs, movies and more!
BY KATHY RUDOLPH
Fairs and
Festivals
Beer on the Bay
Date: July 28
Address: Liberty Park, Bayfront Parkway,
Erie
Contact: eriepa.com/beer-on-the-bay, or
814.454.7191 ×123
The region’s largest craft beer festival held on
the picturesque Erie Bayfront at Liberty Park!
Dozens of brewers will be on hand offering up
tastings of their fabulous brewed creations. Two
sessions are planned, with live entertainment at
both. A portion of the proceeds will be donated
to The A.N.N.A. Shelter. Visit the website for
more information on purchasing tickets and
other details.
CelebrateErie
Dates: Aug. 16-19
Address: Downtown Erie
Contact: celebrateerie.com
CelebrateErie is a four-day summer street
festival featuring free access to local art
museums, displays and demonstrations from
local artists, street vendors, kids’ activities, live
entertainment and so much more. Visit the
website for more information.
Dan Rice Days Festival
Dates: Aug. 2-4
Address: Downtown Girard
Contact: danricedays.com, facebook.com/
Dan-Rice-Days, or 814.774.9683
Dan Rice is remembered by the town he
once considered his home through a yearly
festival. Dan Rice Days is held the first full
weekend in August each year to honor his
memory and his contributions to Girard.
Join in the celebration Thursday evening to
Saturday evening. The festival features artisans,
craft sellers, community booths and live
entertainment—all free of charge. Be sure to
check out the schedule of events for the latest
information.
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