Upcoming Venango County Events
Come to DeBence Antique Music World in downtown Franklin and hear Scotty Greene explain all the ways to record music before the digital age and play the different machines designed to use it.
1:30 pm Donations accepted
Enjoy the sounds of Dan Wilcox as he plays the piano and the harp.
2 pm, donations appreciated
Contact the Oil Region Alliance
Come enjoy a homemade lunch and play a game of your choice.
From 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Contact Betsy Kellner
May 4, 11, 18, 25, 2008
Every Sunday at Tri-City Speedway, Route 417 between Franklin and Titusville
Bandstand Park is the place to be at 7:30 pm for their Thursday Night Concerts in the Park.
We salute our wonderful feathered friends with artwork and festivals during this fun month. The Transit Fine Arts Gallery celebrates with the wonderful paintings of Jocelyn Beatty who focuses on her love of nature through watercolor and acrylic.
Contact Marilyn Karns
The blacksmith association meets on the Drake Well grounds each month March-October to demonstrate their skills.
Free admission to the grounds.
10 am – 3 pm
Area independent singer/songwriters perform from 10 am – 8 pm
Arts Oil City, Joann Wheeler
Opening day of the visitors’ season for the former oil boomtown. Election of the Honorary Mayor, auction, entertainment and fun for the whole family.
Free admission, 11 am – 4 pm
contact Drake Well Museum
Clarion University, Venango Campus hosts community history days, demonstrators include chair caning, basket making, quilter’s guild, spinning & weaving, rug hooking & paper quilling. Exhibitors include Cottage Hill Fudge, Hit ‘n Miss Ice Cream, blacksmith, brick & candlmaking, engines & wooden Oil derrick, music, carriage rides and a pig roast. Sunday events include pocket boat rides, Grove Hill Cemetery ghost tour, Clark’s Summit, Geocaching, and Kevin Berry playing the organ at Venango Museum.
Contact Venango Campus 814-676-6591 ext 1269
A guided tour of River Ridge, home of Joseph Sibley, will be given by Life Ministries the current owners. Tour times are at 2 pm and 6 pm.
Reservations are required and should be made through Venango Museum
Come to DeBence Antique Music World and listen as Martin Anderson tells of these earliest ways to produce music with a musician. We have many Cylinder Music Boxes and will play them for you.
1:30 pm Donations accepted.
Titusville Historical Society sponsors this event held at the Perry Street Station of the Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad from 10 am to 2 pm.
Contact Lois Parsons
Showtimes are Friday and Saturday 8 pm, Sunday 2 pm.
Contact the Box Office 800-537-7769
Fieldstone brings you the sounds of Bluegrass, Celtic and Appalachian music at 2 pm, donations appreciated.
Contact Oil Region Alliance or
June 4, 11, 18, 25, 2008
Area performers showcase their talent from 12 – 1 pm in Pipeline Alley, next to the Transit Building in downtown Oil City.
Contact Arts Oil City, Joann Wheeler
June 5, 12, 19, 26, 2008
Bandstand Park is the place to be at 7:30 pm for their Thursday Night Concerts in the Park.
This $100,000 golf shootout is held at Lucky Hills Golf Course, shootout at the Driving Range to qualify for the finals on Saturday.
Sponsored by Venango Museum
The blacksmith association meets on the Drake Well grounds each month March-October to demonstrate their skills. Free admission to the grounds. 10 am – 3 pm
Drake Well Museum 814-827-2797 ext 104
June 1,7,8,14,15,21,22,28,29, 2008
All aboard the Oil Creek and Titusville Railroad for this 2 ½ hour round-trip “through the valley that changed the world,” listen to tour guides, ride the open car, mail a card in the RPO or see and eagle or other wildlife. Depart from Perry Street Station, Titusville at 1 pm.
Reservations
June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2008
Every Sunday at Tri-City Speedway, Route 417 between Franklin and Titusville
Launch & Weigh in at Oil City Marina – this derby lasts from 7 pm Friday to 7 am Sunday. The derby is great for anglers of all ages and skill levels. Fishing is permitted along the Allegheny River and its tributaries from Hunter’s Station to the bridge at Emlenton. Cash prizes awarded for adult and youth in all categories.
Oil Region Alliance 800-483-6264 ext 110
Cathie Joslyn brings a series of large, colorful fabric prints which is work from her second trip to Peru to the Transit Fine Arts Gallery. Ancient Andean masks, birds, animals and magical motifs speak of her experiences in South America.
Marilyn Karns 814-677-3707
June 9, 16, 23 30, 2008
Every Monday night at 7 pm in Titusville’s Scheide Park, bring a blanket or a lawn chair and enjoy the music.
Contact Titusville Council on the Arts
Come to the Little Theatre of the Barrow-Civic Theatre and hear about “Franklin’s Early Oil Men-The Early Decades” by host Neil McElwee at 7 pm
Contact Oil Region Alliance, 814-677-3152 ext 110
This annual event held in Justus Park from 4 pm to 11 pm features; children’s activities, two bands, vendors and fireworks.
Nightly Concerts, Children’s Penny Carnival, the BIG Parade, “Vogues” Concert, and “Thunder over Franklin” Fireworks.
Come and see these vintage automobiles on the grounds of Drake Well Museum, free admission, food available for purchase.
Contact Drake Well Museum 814-827-2797 ext 104
Kids entering grades 4 thru 8 experience the history of the oil boom.
9:30 am – 3:30 pm daily
Drake Well Museum 814-827-2797 ext 101
Arts in the Park Concert Series held in Justus Park, Oil City at 7:30 pm.
Oil City Rotary sponsors this oil & gas memorabilia trade/auction/swap meet with nationwide vendors. Friday 7 am – 7 pm, Saturday 7 am – noon, this event is held in Oil City’s Justus Park and the Arlington Hotel.
Contact David Wagner
email: danddjwagner@msn.com
July 11, 12, 13, 2008
Main Street is alive with vendors, toy show & sale, old machinery, food, entertainment, parade & fireworks. 10 am – 5 pm.
Contact Lois Orton
Sponsored by the Emlenton Civic Club.
Bring your own picnic and enjoy the storytelling and entertainment at the Pithole Visitor Center from 5-7:30 pm.
Free admission.
Drake Well Museum 814-827-2797 ext 104
Come enjoy a homemade lunch and play a game of your choice. From 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm at Venango Museum, Oil City.
Contact Betsy Kellner
July 15 – 19, 2008
This annual festival, located on the grounds of the Pleasantville Volunteer Fire Department, features food, concerts, cook-offs, fireworks, parade, games, Miss Pleasantville Pageant and much more. Midway opens at 6:00 pm.
Contact Celene Watson
July 6, 13, 20, 2008
Every Sunday at Tri-City Speedway, Route 417 between Franklin and Titusville
This one day camp from 10 am to 3pm at Venango Museum, is led by a local teacher, Monday is for ages 7 thru 10 and Tuesday’s camp is for 11, 12 and 13 year olds.
For more information call Betsy Kellner or visit our website
The blacksmith association meets on the Drake Well grounds each month March-October to demonstrate their skills. Free admission to the grounds. 10 am – 3 pm
Drake Well Museum 814-827-2797 ext 104
Come board the Oil Creek and Titusville Railroad for the Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre & Train ride. It’s the annual “Physician of the Year” Dinner sponsored by Our Lady of the Healthy Charges Medical Center. You and your guests are on hand to honor the recipient of this year’s award. However it seems that not everyone who is present agrees with this year’s choice. In fact, before the evening is over, it is probably a good thing that there is a doctor in the house.
Reservations required 5:30 pm train departs Perry Street Station
Held in various locations throughout Oil City, featuring nightly concerts in Justus Park, food vendors, arts & crafts show, parade and fireworks display.
Venango Chamber 800-724-7040
Bluegrass & Appalachian music is the sounds of The Good for Nuthin’ String Band at 2 pm, donations appreciated.
Oil Region Alliance 814-677-3152 ext 110
July 7, 14, 21, 28, 2008
Every Monday night at 7 pm in Titusville’s Scheide Park, bring a blanket or a lawn chair and enjoy the music.
Retired businessman, Oil City Arts Council Board Member and painter is the featured artist this month at the Transit Fine Arts Gallery. Chuck has been painting for many years and his work is outstanding! We are pleased to present this collection of some of his newest and most favorite work.
Contact Marilyn Karns
July 2,3,5,6,9,10,12,13,16,17,19,20,23,24,26,27,30,31, 2008
All aboard the Oil Creek and Titusville Railroad for this 2 ½ hour round-trip “through the valley that changed the world,” listen to tour guides, ride the open car, mail a card in the RPO or see and eagle or other wildlife. Depart from Perry Street Station, Titusville at 1 pm.
Reservations 814-676-1733
July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2008
Bandstand Park is the place to be at 7:30 pm for their Thursday Night Concerts in the Park.
Arts in the Park Concert Series held in Justus Park, Oil City at 7:30 pm.
Contact Oil City Arts Council
Contact Penny Gustavson, Titusville Council on the Arts
Sample some of Franklin’s Finest Cuisine in Fountain Park; enjoy a Motorcycle Cruise-in and CATRO in concert.
Contact Franklin Fine Arts Council
Arts in the Park Concert Series held in Justus Park, Oil City at 7:30 pm.
Contact Oil City Arts Council
August 8, 2008
This year’s annual event held in Scheide Park features Greece.
Contact Penny at Titusville Council on the Arts
Celebrate the discovery of oil with a parade, 5K race, art & crafts, games, food vendors, concerts in the park and fireworks.
Contact Titusville Chamber of Commerce
August 4 – 9, 2008
Agriculture fair featuring animal shows, exhibits and entertainment at the Venango County Fairgrounds, 9am – 11 pm
August 5-9, 2008
Held in Pittsfield
This annual art exhibit held at Main Street School in Titusville from 10 am – 4 pm.
Contact Penny at Titusville Council on the Arts
Call the Oil Creek and Titusville Railroad office to reserve your turn to ride on these speeder cars.
The streets of Franklin come alive with music from the many Organ Grinders in various areas.
Contact DeBence Antique Music World for information.
Arts in the Park Concert Series held in Justus Park, Oil City at 7:30 pm.
Contact Oil City Arts Council
Enjoy a parade and fireworks to honor the 150th Anniversary of the Masons.
Contact Franklin Fine Arts Council
August 3, 10, 17, 2008
Sunday’s at Tri-City Speedway, Route 417 between Franklin and Titusville $
August 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 2008
Showtimes at the Barrow-Civic Theatre in downtown Franklin are 8 pm each night and Sunday is 2 pm.
Box Office 800-537-7769
August 5, 11, 18, 2008
Every Monday night at 7 pm in Titusville’s Scheide Park, bring a blanket or a lawn chair and enjoy the music.
Contact Titusville Council on the Arts
Come enjoy a homemade lunch and play a game of your choice. From 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm at Venango Museum, Oil City.
Contact Betsy Kellner
Come to Franklin’s Riverfront Park and enjoy music, crafts, food, boat rides, rock painting, chicken barbeque and great fun from 11 am – 4 pm. See professionals and amateurs alike compete for the state championship of skipping stones across the water. Children may compete in Gerplunking.
Contact Franklin Fine Arts Council
All aboard the OC&T Railroad for this Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre & Train Ride. You and your guests are members of the audience for a live taping of their local cable access channel’s most popular cooking show, “The Chicken Friar” hosted by Brother Dominick Vobiscum. But it seems that there’s a lot more cooking behind the scenes” than in front of the camera. In fact, before the evening is over, the entrée just might include a big helping of MURDER.
5:30 pm train departs from Perry Street Station – Titusville Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad
This wine & cheese gala features classical music, a silent auction and beautiful views atop historic Clarks Summit. The summit overlooks the City of Oil City and is the picturesque setting featured in many old and new postcards. The present owners will give guided tours of the summit and will also display their collection of old hit ‘n miss engines. This historic landmark in Oil City was once the location of horse races and an incline.
Registration required, limited tickets available.
Contact Venango Area Chamber
Come and listen to the sounds of these enthusiastic young singers, HOLeY Jeans at 2 pm, donations appreciated.
Contact Oil Region Alliance 814-677-3152 ext 110
Drake Well Museum commemorates the day Edwin L. Drake struck oil on August 27, 1859, which launched the world’s oil industry.
9 am – 5 pm
814-827-2797 ext 104
Neil McElwee will host this workshop “The Oil City Oil Exchange, Gambling for Business and for Sport” held at the Oil City Library at 6:30 pm.
Oil Region Alliance 814-677-3152 ext 110
August 7, 14, 21, 28, 2008
Bandstand Park is the place to be at 7:30 pm for their Thursday Night Concerts in the Park.
This retired art instructor is the featured artist at the Transit Fine Arts Gallery in August. His oil paintings have won him honors in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Scotland over the last 45 years, you won’t want to miss this exhibit.
Contact Marilyn Karns
The blacksmith association meets on the Drake Well grounds each month March-October to demonstrate their skills. Free admission to the grounds.
10 am – 3 pm 814-827-2797 ext 104
August 2,3,6,7,9,10,12,13,16,17,20,21,23,24,27,28,30,31, 2008
All aboard the Oil Creek and Titusville Railroad for this 2 ½ hour round-trip “through the valley that changed the world,” listen to tour guides, ride the open car, mail a card in the RPO or see and eagle or other wildlife.
Depart from Perry Street Station, Titusville at 1 pm.
Call for reservations.
Come to Franklin’s Bandstand Park and view this “American Veterans Tribute”
Contact Franklin Fine Arts Council
All aboard the OC&T Railroad for “Blood Relatives” – The Stromboli Family has gathered at a memorial service to bid farewell to Mama Filomena who, three weeks ago at the rip old age of 85, finally went to that big pizza parlor in the sky. On hand for this solemn occasion are her kids and their respective spouses or significant others. Naturally at such a poignant occasion, emotions are high as everyone realizes they will have to go with their lives without mama. Oh yea, emotions are also high because this is the day when contents of mama’s will are finally to be made public. Who has been lucky enough to be included in the all-important document? No one knows.
5:30 pm – train departs from Perry Street Station – Titusville Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad
Racing at Tri-City Speedway on Route 417 between Franklin and Titusville
All aboard the Oil Creek and Titusville Railroad for the Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre & Train ride. It’s the annual “Physician of the Year” Dinner sponsored by Our Lady of the Healthy Charges Medical Center. You and your guests are on hand to honor the recipient of this year’s award. However it seems that not everyone who is present agrees with this year’s choice. In fact, before the evening is over, it is probably a good thing that there is a doctor in the house.
Reservations required 5:30 pm – train departs Perry Street Station – Titusville Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad
Teams of two persons fish the Allegheny River in Venango County for smallmouth and largemouth bass. Guaranteed cash prize of $1,000 to first place team and $100 for lunker. Launch and weigh-in in Franklin.
Boat check at 6:30 a.m. and launch at 8 a.m., conditions permitting.Contact Oil Region Alliance 814-677-3152, ext. 110
Independent digital film competition shown at the Crawford Center, Emlenton; Barrow-Civic Theatre, Franklin; or the Latonia, Oil City from 7 pm – 9 pm
sponsored by VDFA and ARTS Oil City. Contact Joann Wheeler 814-676-5303 or Troy Wood 814-657-1740
Come enjoy a homemade lunch and play a game of your choice. From 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm at Venango Museum, Oil City.
Contact Betsy Kellner
This annual festival held in Morrison Park features crafts, art show, free children’s activities, food vendors, backwoods Olympics, 5K run/walk, car & motorcycle cruise-in.
Contact Venango Area Chamber
Restored antique engines on the grounds of Drake Well Museum, free admission, food available for purchase 9 am – 5 pm
814-827-2797 ext 103 or 104
The blacksmith association meets on the Drake Well grounds each month March-October to demonstrate their skills. Free admission to the grounds.
10 am – 3 pm
Drake Well Museum 814-827-2797 ext 104 or www.drakewell.orgAll aboard the OC&T Railroad for “Blood Relatives” – The Stromboli Family has gathered at a memorial service to bid farewell to Mama Filomena who, three weeks ago at the rip old age of 85, finally went to that big pizza parlor in the sky. On hand for this solemn occasion are her kids and their respective spouses or significant others. Naturally at such a poignant occasion, emotions are high as everyone realizes they will have to go with their lives without mama. Oh yea, emotions are also high because this is the day when contents of mama’s will are finally to be made public. Who has been lucky enough to be included in the all-important document? No one knows.
5:30 pm – train departs from Perry Street Station – Titusville Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad, or
DeBence Antique Music World in downtown Franklin has the Organ that played on their carousel. Hear and learn about it and the park before Jake DeBence bought the Wurlitzer Organ. Program presented by Martin Anderson.
Donations accepted.
1:30 pm or
Come and enjoy Titusville Council on the Arts 25th Anniversary concert. Time & place TBA, contact Penny Gustavson
All aboard the Oil Creek and Titusville Railroad for the Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre & Train ride. It’s the annual “Physician of the Year” Dinner sponsored by Our Lady of the Healthy Charges Medical Center. You and your guests are on hand to honor the recipient of this year’s award. However it seems that not everyone who is present agrees with this year’s choice. In fact, before the evening is over, it is probably a good thing that there is a doctor in the house.
Reservations required. 5:30 pm – train departs Perry Street Station – Titusville Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad
September 6,7,13,14,20,21,27,28, 2008
All aboard the Oil Creek and Titusville Railroad for this 2 ½ hour round-trip “through the valley that changed the world,” listen to tour guides, ride the open car, mail a card in the RPO or see and eagle or other wildlife.
Depart from Perry Street Station, Titusville at 1 pm.
Call for reservations
This month helps us to celebrate the “OIL 150” celebrations. More details TBA.
Contact Marilyn Karns
September 26, 27, October 2, 3, 4, 2008
Come to the Barrow-Civic Theatre and enjoy this classic musical. Show Times are 8 pm each night and Sunday’s show is at 2 pm.
Box office 814-437-3440
Take this ghostly tour by lamplight through the streets of this vanished oil boomtown. Entertainment and an opportunity to view Pithole Visitor Center exhibits, refreshments will be available for purchase. Individual and family fees, reservations required for large groups.
This popular festival has free entertainment for all ages, more than 350 craft and food vendors, a 5K race, and an antique and classic car show.
Contact Franklin Chamber of Commerce
October 23, 2008
Come enjoy a homemade lunch and play a game of your choice. From 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm at Venango Museum, Oil City.
Contact Betsy Kellner
Sponsored by Oil City Arts Council and held at the Oil City High School Auditorium at 8 pm
Call for more information.
All aboard the Oil Creek and Titusville Railroad every Wednesday through Sunday until the 25th for this 2 ½ hour round-trip “through the valley that changed the world,” listen to tour guides, ride the open car, mail a card in the RPO or see and eagle or other wildlife. Depart from Perry Street Station, Titusville at 1 pm.
Call for Reservations
The blacksmith association meets on the Drake Well grounds each month March-October to demonstrate their skills.
Free admission to the grounds.
10 am – 3 pm 814-827-2797 ext 104
Costumes are encouraged on this 27 mile round-trip, haunted train ride through “the valley that changed the world.” Train departs Perry Street Station in Titusville at 3 pm.
Contact OC&T office
This photography exhibit by Jim Kronmiller, a Franklin resident has been enjoying art for many years and is now teaching and sharing this popular art form at the Oil Valley Art Center.
Contact Marilyn Karns
Venango Museum hosts this party for George Bissell, who had the idea of using oil to produce kerosene. Neil McElwee will speak about him and refreshments will be served. There will also be a silent auction.
3:00 pm
Call for reservations
Come enjoy a homemade lunch and play a game of your choice. From 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm at Venango Museum, Oil City.
Contact Betsy Kellner
Ozark Jubilee presents these two shows at 2 pm and 8 pm at the Barrow-Civic Theatre in downtown Franklin.
Box Office 800-537-7769
Downtown Franklin is the scene of this yearly event that features; activities beginning at 2 pm, Christmas Tree Extravaganza at the Barrow Civic Theatre, Electric Lights Parade at 6 pm and great Fireworks.
Contact Franklin Fine Arts Council
The Silver Cornet Band is at the Barrow-Civic Theatre for this Holiday Concert, admission fee is canned goods.
Box Office 800-537-7769
This Franklin native now lives in Hawaii and is this month’s featured artist. She is sure to bring a smile and warm feeling to us all as we view her work in the Transit Art Gallery.
Contact Marilyn Karns
This annual event , held at the Arlington Hotel in downtown Oil City, features food, fun, seasonal music by the Clarion University Madrigal singers. Start time is 6 pm, $, reservations required
Contact Oil City Arts Council
A program by Chris Fleming on the Fox family, the founders of Foxburg, and by A.W. Smiley and others followed by a self guided tour of homes in Foxburg.
Contact Rose Kalinowsky
Limited seating for this production at the Barrow-Civic Theatre in downtown Franklin, show times 8 pm on Friday and Saturday, 2 pm on Sunday.
Box Office 800-537-7769
Come enjoy a homemade lunch and play a game of your choice. From 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm at Venango Museum, Oil City.
This show at the Barrow-Civic Theatre is presented by Studio 22 at 7 pm both nights.
Box Office 814-437-3440
We celebrate the holidays with a variety of fine art & craft work, items large & small and appropriate for all of your gift-giving needs. Unique one-of-a-kind art treasures and fun seasonal items make the Transit Fine Arts Gallery in Oil City the place to visit this month.
Contact Marilyn Karns 814-677-3707