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Summer Events in Erie


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
June 25
VA Medical Center: 135 East 38th Street   
Haener Brothers
July 2
St. James Manor: 2611 Pearl Avenue
Dixie Doodlers
July 9
Ostrow Apartments: 4220 Davidson Ave.
Lake Erie Banjo Jammers
July 16
St. Joe’s Apartments: 517 Maryland Ave.
Bugle Boy Swing Band
July 23
Villa Apartments:  819 West 8th Street
Jim Moore - Elvis Appreciator
July 30
Curry Schell:  3909 Schaper Avenue
Dixie Doodlers
August 6
St. Mary’s Home-East:  607 East 26th Street
Gem City Jazz Band
August 13
Mercy Terrace:  430 East Grandview Blvd.
Shrine Brass Band
August 20 & 27
RAIN DATES


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
June 14thSullivan’s Pub
GQ Entertainment
June 21stUpick 6 Tap House
Rattlebox/M-80’s
June 28thCougar’s
Romantic Era/American Ride
July 5thCell Block
Earth Quakers/Joe Bauchman & Crew
July 12thPlymouth Tavern
Ron Yaroz & the Vehicle
July 26thMolly Brannigan’s & Sherlock’s
Romantic Era/New Wave Nation
August 2nd BrewErie at Union Station
25 or 64/Man’s Room Band
August 9thPark Place & Boardwalk Complex
French Kiss/Geek Army
August 23rdErie Seawolves
Lucky Dog

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
July 17
Sponge
July 24
Bill Wharton -“The Sauce Boss”
July 31
The Igniters
August 7
One World Tribe
August 14
Jake’s Blues
August 21
William Dell and Wee Jams
August 28
Midnight Special

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
June 27
6:00 PM
SIRSY
July 4
*4:00 - 9:00 PM   
The Groove


JD Eicher & the Goodnights


Rudy Port
July 11
6:00 PM
Garland Nelson & Soul Session
July 18
6:00 PM
Samy Hyman Band & Tennessee Back Porch

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


 
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