AUGUST 31- SEPTEMBER 1GERMAN HERITAGE FESTIVALSt. Nick’s Grove. 11-8 Sat, 11-6:30 Sun Gemutlichkeit starts with the “Mad Bavarian”, German music, food, dancing, petting zoo, history research and much more. (814) 456-9599 | DANK-Erie.org

FALL EVENTSSEPTEMBER 2-7 WATERFORD COMMUNITY FAIRWaterford Fairgrounds. Agricultural exhibits, thrill rides, entertainment, food, horse pulls, truck and tractor pulls and much more. Waterford Fair Association. (814) 796-4490 | waterfordfair.org

SEPTEMBER 6-8

26th ANNUAL EDINBORO HIGHLAND GAMES & SCOTTISH FESTIVALEdinboro University. 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. (814) 732-1420 | edinboro.edu

SEPTEMBER 10-1475TH ANNUAL ALBION AREA FAIR Albion Fairgrounds. Animal exhibits, produce exhibits, live music, tractor pulls, horse pulls, rides and plenty of good food. Albion Fair Association.(814) 756-3911 (fair ofc) | albionfair.com

SEPTEMBER 13-15 ERIE IRISH FESTIVALSt. Patrick’s Church. Irish vendors, Irish food and entertainment, Irish-themed art show and raffles. (814) 454-8085 x101 | erieirishfestival.com

SEPTEMBER 21

HONEY HARVEST FESTIVALAsbury Woods Nature Center. A festival celebrating the wonderful honey bee and the vital role it plays in agriculture, pollination and the food chain. Learn how to harvest honey from a honeycomb, sample several types of honey and tour Asbury Woods’ beehives. (814) 835-5356 | asburywoods.org

SEPTEMBER 26-28RACE OF CHAMPIONS WEEKENDLake Erie Speedway. The second-longest consecutive-running auto racing event in North America, second only to the Indianapolis 500, returns to the Erie region with three days of high-speed action. rocmodifiedseries.com

SEPTEMBER 27-29

2019 WINE FESTGravel Pit Park, North East, PA. Wine tasting, arts and crafts, food, live entertainment, tours of the wineries. North East Chamber of Commerce. (814) 725-4262 | nechamber.org

SEPTEMBER 27-OCTOBER 26

SPOOKY HAYRIDE & WALK OF DARKNESS Sparrow Pond Family Campground. Every Friday and Saturday Night 7-10 pm. Tractor-drawn spooky hayride through the deep dark woods, followed by the Walk of Darkness through the Haunted Cabins. Facebook.com/spchauntedhayride

OCTOBER (DATES TBA)

ZOO BOO 2019“Scary but not too scary!” Erie Zoo’s Halloween event features trick-or-treating for kids under 12 and displays for the whole family. (814) 864-4091 | eriezoo.org

OCTOBER 5-6 FALL HARVEST CELEBRATIONMt. Pleasant of Edinboro. Saturday will be the 5K Challenge as well as a challenging course mountain bike race (over 800 feet of vertical change.) Sunday will be Kids Day with games, face painting, bouncy houses and a fun run. A lot of fall-themed entertainment, activities, chair rides, ski swap, food and vendors on both Saturday and Sunday. skimountpleasant.com

OCTOBER 10-122019 SCARY CREATURE FEATUREAsbury Woods Nature Center. Fall family event complete with hayride, donuts and cider, crafts, storytelling and a guided walk through the woods where guests encounter and learn about some not-so-scary, nocturnal creatures that live in the forest. (814) 835-5356 | asburywoods.org

OCTOBER 12-13, 19-20FALL FEST AT PEEK ‘N PEAKCraft 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. (716) 355-4141 | pknpk.com

WINTER EVENTSNOVEMBER 1-3 & 8-102019 HARVEST CELEBRATION WEEKENDSVarious wineries. Choose the weekend that suits you best, then come ready to celebrate the fall harvest. Enjoy delicious autumn food samples paired with inspired wine choices. lakeeriewinecountry.org

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WURST PARTY AT PEEK ‘N PEAKJump into your lederhosen, grab a beer stein and get ready for the Wurst party of the year! German Beer Fest. (716) 355-4141 | pknpk.com

NOVEMBER 8-10

WQLN HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOWRainbow Gardens. The official start to the holiday shopping season. (814) 217-6058 | wqln.org

NOVEMBER (DATES TBA)

ALES & ACES FEATURING LAKE ERIE ALE TRAILTaste the Lake Erie Ale Trail craft brews and their winter beer release. Live entertainment and more! Tickets at lakeeriealetrail.com

NOVEMBER 29 – DEC 1

FESTIVAL OF TREES Bayfront Convention Center. Over 100 beautiful, professionally decorated, themed Christmas trees. Musical holiday entertainment, holiday displays, vendors and Santa. Admission charged. St. Vincent Foundation. (814) 452-5000 x 5706 ahn.org/locations/saint-vincent-hospital/festival-trees

DECEMBER 5-8

VICTORIAN HOLIDAYS Hagen History Center. A multifaceted celebration of the season featuring 12 different decorated rooms, Victorian teas, musical performances and more. (814) 454-1813 x0 | eriehistory.org

DECEMBER 6

DOWNTOWN D’ LIGHTS Downtown Erie comes alive with light for the holiday season. (814) 455-ERIE | eriedowntown.com

DECEMBER 7-8

SCHOOLHOUSE CRAFT FESTIVAL McDowell Intermediate School. Sat. 10 am-5 pm; Sun. 10 am-4 pm. More than 125 premier juried crafters, craft auction, refreshments, entertainment, and more. (814) 835-5356 | asburywoods.org

DECEMBER 13-15, 20-22

WINTER WONDERLAND Asbury Woods Nature Center. Stroll along the 1/3-mile boardwalk illuminated with thousands of lights, holiday music, children’s crafts, refreshments and relax by the fire in the outdoor pavilion. (814) 835-5356 | asburywoods.org

AUGUST 1-4

LAKE ERIE CYCLEFEST Various locations. An all-bicycle weekend for all bicycle lovers! Join hundreds of other cyclists on a variety of rides suited for any bicycling enthusiast. eriecyclefest.org

AUGUST 2-4

27th ANNUAL BLUES, JAZZ AND ARTS FESTIVAL Frontier Park. Various Blues and Jazz bands will perform. 1 pm - 11 pm each day. National, regional, local blues and jazz entertainment in a beautiful outdoor, family-friendly setting. (814) 452-3427 | erieartsandculture.org

AUGUST (DATES TBA) 36th ANNUAL LAKE ERIE FANFARE Veterans Stadium. Featuring a variety of drum and bugle corps from across the nation. (814) 456-5300 | leregiment.org or lefanfare@verizon.net

AUGUST 6, 13, 20 8 GREAT TUESDAYSHighmark Liberty Park Amphitheater. Live music every Tuesday evening, each week a different artist. Show begins at 6:30 pm. (814) 455-7557 | porterie.org

AUGUST 9-11ST. PAUL’S ANNUAL ITALIAN FESTIVALSt. Paul’s Catholic Church. Italian food and cookies, Pasta Fagioli dinner, Church procession, musical entertainment. (814) 459-3173 | stpaulrcerie.org

AUGUST 15-18CELEBRATE ERIEDowntown Erie. Four-day extravaganza that infuses downtown Erie with a unique spirit of pride and possibility. celebrateerie.com

AUGUST 22-25

TALL SHIPS ERIE 2019 Erie’s Bayfront. Will showcase approximately 8-10 tall ships, onboard tours & sail-aways, live music and entertainment, children’s activities, a festival marketplace, food vendors, a beer garden and much more. (814) 452-2744 | tallshipserie.org

AUGUST 23-25ZABAWA POLISH FESTIVAL Holy Trinity Parish Grounds. Polish festival featuring homemade specialties, live polka music, dancing and raffles. 5-10 pm Fri, 1-10:30 Sat, Noon-6 pm Sun. (814) 456-0671 | holytrinityrc.org

AUGUST 26-31ERIE COUNTY FAIR Erie County Fair Grounds, Wattsburg, PA. 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. (814) 739-2232 | wattsburgfair.com

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WINTER EVENTSJANUARY 18-21 STARS AND STRIPES GYMNASTICS INVITATIONAL Bayfront Convention Center. Thousands of gymnasts from across the region come to Erie for four days in Pennsylvania’s second-largest co-ed gymnastics competition. eriegymnastics.com

JANUARY 26-27

ERIE KENNEL CLUB ALL BREED SHOW Bayfront Convention Center. AKC All Breed Conformation and Obedience Show. eriekennelclub.com

JANUARY 31 - FEBRUARY 3ERIE AUTO SHOWBayfront Convention Center. Over 100 Models of New Cars, SUV’s, Trucks & Vans on display, 25 Erie County Dealers, Domestic & Imported Vehicles, Classic Cars, Muscle Cars, Motorcycles and Auto Accessories. eriepromotions.com

FEBRUARY 7-10

ERIE RV SHOW POWERSPORTS & CAMPING Bayfront Convention Center. RV’s, campers, motorhomes and much more! eriepromotions.com

FEBRUARY 15-17

WINE & CHOCOLATE WEEKEND Various wineries. Your sweetheart will LOVE you for this one! Enjoy delicious food & wine sample pairings at each winery over a 3-day weekend! lakeeriewinecountry.org

FEBRUARY 16

THE IMAGINATION EXPOTARIUM Bayfront Convention Center. Where a child’s imagination comes to life. Special meet and greets, interactive activities and more. eriepromotions.com

FEBRUARY 23

WINE ON THE LAKEBayfront Convention Center. Taste wines, sample cheese and foods, shop for unique gifts. wineonthelake.com

SPRING EVENTSMARCH 1-3 ERIE SPORTS AND TRAVEL EXPOBayfront Convention Center. Outdoor enthusiasts delight: fishing, hunting, camping and power sports. eriepromotions.com

MARCH 8-10VNEA PA State 8-Ball ChampionshipsErie’s Bayfront Convention Center. Thousands of the state’s top billiard players compete. warnercoin.com

MARCH 1615th ANNUAL MAPLE TASTE & TOUR WEEKENDMultiple locations. Explore the heart of the Pennsylvania Maple Producer. Each of these sugaring operations are unique in their own way. pamaple.org

MARCH 22-24

ERIE HOME AND GARDEN EXPO Bayfront Convention Center. There are over 150 vendors with a broad range for all home-improvement needs, an actual home constructed inside for attendees to tour, and seminars. eriepromotions.com

APRIL 6 ERIE MICROBREW FESTThe Brewerie at Union Station. Over 20 regional Microbreweries offering their finest for Erie. 1-4 pm & 5-8 pm. (814) 864-3001 | wqln.org/brewfest

APRIL 6-7

ASBURY WOODS MAPLE FESTIVALAsbury Woods Nature Center. Maple syrup making historical tours, arts & crafts, maple flavored foods, music. 11 am-4 pm. (814) 835-5356 | asburywoods.org

APRIL 6-7 LAKE ERIE NATIONAL CHEER AND DANCE CHAMPIONSHIPSErie Insurance Arena. The national championship event will showcase more than 1500 athletes in a series of cheer and dance routines. championcheercentral.com/lake-erie-nationals

APRIL 6 – JUNE 16PA USBC OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPRolling Meadow Lanes & Eastway Lanes. The PA chapter of the United States Bowling Congress will hold its state tournament in Erie over 10 weekends. bowlpa.org

APRIL 12-14

WINE & CHEESE WEEKEND WITH AN INTERNATIONAL FLAIRVarious wineries. This event has an international flair with each winery picking a country they will feature with their recipe. Food samples will feature delicious Yancey’s Fancy Cheeses. lakeeriewinecountry.org

APRIL 25-SEPT. 6

96th ANNUAL SPRING SHOWErie Art Museum. 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. (814) 459-5477 | erieartmuseum.org

MAY 4-5

GREAT LAKES BEACH GLASS & COASTAL ARTS FESTIVALBayfront Convention Center. Highlights to include over 80 sea glass and coastal artists, live music, lectures, bottle ID and more. (814) 836-1827 | relishinc.com

MAY 16-19

EDINBORO ART & MUSIC FESTIVALDowntown Edinboro. A three-day event that showcases grassroots art and music in the unique spirit of Appalachian culture and tradition. (814) 734-3777 (Fred Parker) edinboroartandmusic.com

MAY 24-2611th ANNUAL TROIKA RUSSIAN FESTIVALChurch of the Nativity. Authentic Russian food, ice bar, live folk entertainment. Free admission & parking. Contact Cathy Simon (814) 602-5399 or 459-8515 churchofthenativity.net

MAY 29 - JUNE 1 29TH ANNUAL ERIE’S WILD RIB COOK OFF & MUSIC FESTIVAL Downtown Erie, Perry Square. Numerous vendors compete for Best Ribs competition. Food, musical entertainment and family fun. Performance and Event management, contact Kathi Danielson at (814) 899-5177 | ErieRibFest.com

SUMMER EVENTSJUNE 2 PRESQUE ISLE POKER PADDLEPresque Isle State Park, Lagoon Boat Launch. Paddlers of all types and skill levels are invited to join us for a day of fun on the waterways of Presque Isle! The 6.25 mile poker run takes you through the Presque Isle Lagoon, Marina Lake, Presque Isle Bay, Horseshoe Pond, Misery Bay and Graveyard Pond to finish where you started! Prize for the Best 5-card poker hand is $300 and Worst 5-card hand is $150! (814) 838-5138 | discoverpi.com

JUNE 12-JULY 172019 UPMC SUNSET MUSIC SERIES AT PRESQUE ISLE & FOOD TRUCK WEDNESDAYPresque Isle State Park, Beach 1. Free concerts on the beach every Wednesday starting at 5:30 pm. Delicious food will be available for purchase from local food trucks too! (814) 838-5138 | discoverpi.com.

JUNE 13-15

LAKE CITY FIRE COMPANY 94TH ANNUAL CARNIVALDowntown Lake City. Featuring live music, crafts, food, rides, bingo. Contact Lake City Fire Company at (814) 774-4402 | lakecityfire.org

JUNE 29ERIE PRIDEFESTPerry Square, Parade from 18th & State (1pm), fest includes entertainment, info, vendors, food & more. (814) 314-9075 | nwpapride.org

JULY 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 8 GREAT TUESDAYSHighmark Liberty Park Amphitheater. Live music every Tuesday evening, each week a different artist. Show begins at 6:30 pm. (814) 455-7557 | porterie.org

JULY 9-1374th ANNUAL NORTH EAST FIREMAN’S CHERRY FESTIVALDowntown North East. Celebrate the 74th anniversary of the North East Cherry Festival. Family entertainment includes amusement rides, games, delicious foods and cherry pies. (814) 725-5616 | necherryfestival.com

JULY 5-7

PANEGYRI GREEK FESTIVAL Assumption Greek Orthodox Church. Music, entertainment, games, authentic homemade Greek food & pastries. (814) 838-8808 | erieorthodox.org

JULY 13-21

HARLEY DAVIDSON OF ERIE BIKEFEST Harley Davidson of Erie. The most fun you can have in ONE week! Rides, vendors, live music, great food and BIKERS! (814) 838-1356 | HDErieBikeFest.com

JULY 17-21ROAR ON THE SHORE Perry Square/Downtown Erie and other area locations. Join thousands of motorcycles and enthusiasts with a roaring caravan through the streets of Erie, musical entertainment, food and more. (800) 815-2660 | roarontheshore.com

JULY 26-28DISCOVER PRESQUE ISLE DAYSPresque Isle State Park, Beach 11. Art area, children’s games and activities, beach volleyball, various music locations, bonfire and much more. Presque Isle Partnership (814) 838-5138 | discoverpi.com.

JULY 27

12th ANNUAL BEER ON THE BAYLiberty Park. Region’s largest craft beer festival held on picturesque Erie Bayfront. 50 brewers & vendors over two sessions. (814) 454-7191 | eriepa.com/beer-on-the-bay

AUGUST 1-3DAN RICE DAYSGirard Borough. This event commemorates the life and times of the most famous clown in history. Food, arts and crafts. (814) 774-3567 Bev Miller or 774-9683 | danricedays.com

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THURS, AUGUST 29*6:05 PM start. All other firework games start at 7:05 PM at UPMC Park.

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