Maple syrup Making historical tours, arts & crafts, maple flavored foods, music.

Over 20 regional Microbreweries offering their finest for Erie.

A three day celebration of inspirational and thought provoking independent films from around the world

(3rd weekend in May) Downtown Edinboro, A showcase of grassroots music and art in the unique spirit of Appalachian tradition.

800-648-2701 or 814-734-2909

beginning 10 a.m. at 18th and State Streets. Nearly 100 units will parade down State Street to Perry Square.

Numerous vendors compete for Best Ribs competition. Food, musical entertainment and family fun. Performance and Event management, contact Kathi Danielson.

Free concerts on the beach every Wednesday.

Featuring live music, crafts, food, rides, bingo. Contact the Lake City Fire Company.

Erie Art Museum main galleries. This juried, regional multi-media exhibition, open to all artists living within a 250-mile radius of Erie represents all media and showcases the most current and finest artwork created in the area.

Live entertainment, juried art show, face painting, story telling, arts & crafts

Music, entertainment, games, authentic homemade Greek food & pastries.

Celebrate the 59th anniversary of the North East Cherry Festival. Family entertainment includes amusement rides, games, delicious foods and cherry pies.

Join thousands of motorcycles and enthusiasts with a roaring caravan through the streets of Erie, musical entertainment, food and more at Liberty Park, Downtown Erie and other area locations.

Over 100 different crafters, parade, historical re-enactments, live entertainment, food concessions. (always 3rd full wknd in July)

(fourth weekend in July) Experience a wide variety of music at many venues, the haunting sound of massed pipe bands marching, fantastic food, awesome athletics, beautiful dance, kids’ games, and an array of gift and clothing vendors on the campus of Edinboro University.

Art area, children’s games and activities, beach volleyball, various music locations, bon fire and much more. Contact the Presque Isle Partnership.

Open Class competition on the 3rd (venue TBD), DCI World Class on the 4th at Gus Anderson Stadium, McDowell High School. Annual drum and bugle corps competition.

This event commemorates the life and times of the most famous clown in history. Food, arts and crafts. (always 1st weekend of August). Contact Bev Miller

12th Annual, at Frontier Park. Various Blues and Jazz bands will perform. 1pm – 11pm each day. National, regional, local blues and jazz entertainment on one professional stage. Contact the Erie Art Museum.

St. Paul’s Church 1617 Walnut St. Italian food and cookies, Pasta Fagioli dinner, Church procession, musical entertainment & more. (always 2 wknd in August)

Four -day extravaganza that infuses downtown Erie with a unique spirit of pride and possibility.

Live music every Tuesday evening, each week a different artist at Liberty Park/Pepsi Amphitheater

Polish festival featuring home-made specialties, live polka music, dancing and raffles., (always 4th weekend in Aug.)

Includes custom car and travel show, motorcycle show, petting zoo, crafters, pony rides, food, live entertainment. Fuller Hose Company, sponsors.

Erie County‘s oldest and largest fair. Top entertainers, amusement rides, truck and tractor pulls, horse pulls and lots of fun. $5.00 admission includes rides. Contact: Wattsburg Fair Council

Agricultural exhibits, thrill rides, entertainment, food, horse pulls, truck and tractor pulls and much more. Waterford Fair Assoc. , (always the week of Labor Day)

Erie Philharmonic performance, fireworks, historical reenactments all to celebrate Erie’s maritime heritage. (always Saturday the wk of Labor Day)

Animal exhibits, produce exhibits, live music, tractor pulls, horse pulls, rides and plenty of good food. (always wk after Labor Day) Contact: Albion Fair Assoc

Irish vendors, Irish food and entertainment, Irish-themed art show and raffles.

Wine tasting, arts and crafts, food, live entertainment, tours of the wineries.

Contact: North East Chamber of Commerce

Showcasing various independent films from across the country and different genres of film. Admission charged.

Craft Show, Giant Ski Swap, Golf Swap, Ski Lift rides, Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, Farmers Market, Horse-drawn Rides, Wine tasting, Art Show. Continuous Entertainment. Lots of good food.

A showcase of independent horror films featuring celebrity guests, vendors and workshops.

Authentic German cuisine, beer tent, live music, coffeehouse, Bavarian store, BMW raffle.

“Scary but not too scary!” Halloween event with trick-or-treating for kids under 12 and displays for the whole family.

Beautifully decorated trees from different sponsors, musical entertainment. Admission charged.

Contact: St. Vincent Auxiliary

Downtown Erie comes alive with light for the holiday season. (first Fri in Dec)

Contact: . Downtown Improvement District

A multifaceted celebration of the season featuring 12 different decorated rooms, Victorian teas, musical performances and more.