Celebrate Erie:
Erie’s biggest summertime extravaganza! This four-day family festival is held in the streets of downtown Erie and offers a variety of culture, arts, food and entertainment. Something for everyone! For more information: www.celebrateerie.com
August 16-19, 2012
4th of July Weekend in Erie
Come celebrate the 4th and be a part of history as Erie celebrates Independence Day with a picnic in
the park, part of the Perry 200 Celebration. Head down to Liberty Park and enjoy the many vendors, re-enactments, activities, and music that will be provided throughout the day. Don’t forget about the fireworks display that begins around 9:45. For more information call 459-8000 or www.perry200.com
“Sounds of Summer” Music Series:
Concerts are from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday’s starting June 18, 2012
June 18
| Soldier’s & Sailors Home: 560 East Third Street
| Gem City Concert Band
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June 25
| VA Medical Center: 135 East 38th Street
| Haener Brothers
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July 2
| St. James Manor: 2611 Pearl Avenue
| Dixie Doodlers
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July 9
| Ostrow Apartments: 4220 Davidson Ave.
| Lake Erie Banjo Jammers
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July 16
| St. Joe’s Apartments: 517 Maryland Ave.
| Bugle Boy Swing Band
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July 23
| Villa Apartments: 819 West 8th Street
| Jim Moore - Elvis Appreciator
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July 30
| Curry Schell: 3909 Schaper Avenue
| Dixie Doodlers
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August 6
| St. Mary’s Home-East: 607 East 26th Street
| Gem City Jazz Band
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August 13
| Mercy Terrace: 430 East Grandview Blvd.
| Shrine Brass Band
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August 20 & 27
| RAIN DATES
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Thursday Night Downtown Block Parties:
Every Thursday night throughout the summer we will close off a city block and celebrate summer in Downtown Erie. Local bands will perform, 6:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Erie Downtown Partnership. For more information call 455-ERIE or http://www.eriedowntown.com
June 7th
| Sluggers Sport Bar
| Open Island/Stiletto
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| June 14th | Sullivan’s Pub
| GQ Entertainment
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| June 21st | Upick 6 Tap House
| Rattlebox/M-80’s
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| June 28th | Cougar’s
| Romantic Era/American Ride
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| July 5th | Cell Block
| Earth Quakers/Joe Bauchman & Crew
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| July 12th | Plymouth Tavern
| Ron Yaroz & the Vehicle
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| July 26th | Molly Brannigan’s & Sherlock’s
| Romantic Era/New Wave Nation
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| August 2nd | BrewErie at Union Station
| 25 or 64/Man’s Room Band
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| August 9th | Park Place & Boardwalk Complex
| French Kiss/Geek Army
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| August 23rd | Erie Seawolves
| Lucky Dog
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Bike Nights in Downtown Erie:
Bike Nights are back to Friday! Rev up your engines as bikers from all over the area come downtown to show off their ride. Event runs from 6:00PM to 11:00PM
May 25
June 15
July 13
August 31
Cruise-Town Erie 2012:
Car Cruising is back! Check out the Hot Rods on State Street between 4th and 12th on the following Fridays. Event is from 6-10 PM and is sponsored by Contemporary Motorcar.
June 8
July 27
September 7
8 Great Tuesdays:
Join us at the Amphitheater on Erie’s beautiful Bayfront for free concerts on Tuesday evenings throughout the summer. Free shuttle service is available starting at 5pm from the Park’n Ride Lot located at I-79 & Lincoln Avenue and the Bayfront Intermodal Transportation Center. Shows begin at 6:00 PM. For more details contact the Western PA Port Authority at 455-7557 ext. 234 or www.porterie.org
July 10
| The Wailers
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July 17
| Sponge
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July 24
| Bill Wharton -“The Sauce Boss”
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July 31
| The Igniters
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August 7
| One World Tribe
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August 14
| Jake’s Blues
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August 21
| William Dell and Wee Jams
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August 28
| Midnight Special
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Erie Summer Festival of the Arts:
Located at Liberty Park features live entertainment, juried art show, crafters, children’s activities, and great food. For more information call 451-1144 or www.eriesummerfestivalofthearts.org
June 22-24, 2012
Roar on the Shore:
Hear the roar of thunder through the streets of Erie as motorcycle enthusiasts gather for the sixth annual event. Enjoy musical entertainment, special guest appearances, and much more. For more information call 800-815-2660 or www.roarontheshore.com
July 19-21, 2012
Sunset Music Series at Presque Isle:
Enjoy free music concerts at Beach 1 every Wednesday starting at 6:00 PM. For more information go to:www.discoverpi.com
June 13 - July 18, 2012
June 13
| 6:00 PM
| Jimbo & the Soupbones
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June 27
| 6:00 PM
| SIRSY
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July 4
| *4:00 - 9:00 PM
| The Groove
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| JD Eicher & the Goodnights
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| Rudy Port
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July 11
| 6:00 PM
| Garland Nelson & Soul Session
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July 18
| 6:00 PM
| Samy Hyman Band & Tennessee Back Porch
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Discover Presque Isle:
Discover Presque Isle Days features music, arts and crafts, food, beach games, and bonfires along our beautiful lakefront beaches. For more information call 833-6050 or www.discoverpi.com
July 27-29, 2012
Erie Wild Rib Cook Off & Music Festival
Competition is fierce for the 22nd Annual Wild Rib Cook Off. Gather your friends and meet downtown for a sample of some of the best tasting ribs around. For more information call: 899-5177 or www.ErieRibFest.com
May 30 - June 2, 2012
Erie Art Museum’s Blues and Jazz Festival:
Bring your blanket and lawn chairs and check out the largest jazz and blues event in the region. Held outdoors in Frontier Park this two day event is free to the public and offers you an opportunity to listen to some of the best national, regional and local musicians around. Event runs from 1PM - 11PM. For more information call: 459-5477 or www.erieartmuseum.org
August 4th & 5th, 2012 (Rain or Shine)
Buffet on the Bay – Second Harvest Food Bank of NW PA:
Entry to this event is free with a nonperishable food donation. Enjoy live music at Liberty Park, vendors and family entertainment. Event runs 5 -10 PM. For more information call: 814-459-3663 ext. 13 or ww.eriefoodbank.org
Saturday June 30, 2012.
OTHER LOCAL EVENTS:
5th Annual Beer on the Bay
The Erie Region’s premier craft beer festival.
Presented by the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership and Erie Brewing Company
Saturday, July 28
Two Sessions: 12-3pm and 4-7pm
Liberty Park/Burger King Amphitheater - Bayfront
Call 814-454-7191 x146 for Ticket Information
Erie Microbrew Fest:
Brewerie at Union Station, 1-4 pm and 5-8 pm. Form more information call: 454-2200 or www.brewerie.com
April 14, 2012
Erie Zoo Parade:
Starts at 18th and State Streets at 10:00 a.m. For more information call: 864-4091 or www.eriezoo.org
May 19th
Troika Russian Festival: For more information call: 459-8515 or www.churchofthenativity.net
May 25th - 27th
Panegyri Greek Festival: For more information call: 838-8808 or www.erieorthodox.org
July 6th - 8th
Lake Erie Fanfare: For more information call: 456-5300 or www.leregiment.org
July 30th – August 1st
North East Cherry Festival: For more information call: 725-5616 or www.necherryfestival.com
July 10-14, 2012
Waterford Heritage Days: For more information call: 796-6105 or www.waterfordheritagedays.com
July 20-22, 2012
St. Paul’s Italian Festival: For more information call: 459-3173 or www.stpaulrc-erie.com
August - 10th - 12th
Zabawa Polish Festival: For more information call 456-0671
August - 24th - 26th
Erie County Fair: For more information call 814-739-2232 or www.wattsburgeriecountyfair.com
August 26th – September 1st