Festivals bring fun to Butler County
Hosted by the YMCA, the car cruise will feature a 50/50, basket raffles and a DJ.
Location:
341 Centreville Pike, Slippery Rock
Hours:
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The festival will feature live entertainment, rides, games and food. Fireworks round out the event on Saturday.
Location:
Seven Fields Town Park, 380 Castle Creek Drive, Seven Fields
Hours:
All Day
The Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival is a premier annual event that attracts Jeep enthusiasts from all over the world. The festival is a Jeep-only event. All drivers must be at least 18 years of age. All Jeeps must be registered and have current liability insurance that is valid during the festival dates to participate in any festival activities.
Location:
Cooper’s Lake Campground, 205 Currie Road, Slippery Rock
Hours:
Friday, June 7 — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday, June 8 — 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, June 9 — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Jeep Invasion will take place in Downtown Butler on Friday, June 7, starting at 6 p.m.
The Bantam Quarry at Kildoo Trail Sessions, Bantam Boot Camp and the Babes of Bantam ride take place at 989 Kildoo Road, Portersville.
Enjoy music, food trucks, local restaurants and much more during Mars Brew Fest. Must be 21 or older.
Location:
Pittsburgh Street and Grand Avenue, Mars
Hours:
5 to 8 p.m.
The Weavers of Harmony are sponsoring a Fleece-to-Shawl demonstration. Six different teams will demonstrate their spinning and weaving skills. The event is free to the public. After the event, the finished shawls will be on display and available for sale by silent auction at Wunderbar Coffee and Crepes, 453 Mercer St. in Harmony.
Location:
Harmony Museum’s Weavers Cabin, 245 Mercer St., Harmony, PA 16037
Hours:
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Admission:
$10 for adults
Free for children 12 and younger
Location:
Big Butler Fairgrounds, 1127 New Castle Road, Prospect
Hours:
7 a.m. to dusk
Join the Rodfathers of Butler for the biggest car cruise of the year. There will be DJs, dash plaques, food vendors and special entertainment.
Location:
Main Street in Downtown Butler
Hours:
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The event, billed as “the largest fair in Western Pennsylvania,” includes food, animals, concerts and rides.
Admission:
$7 to $9
Location:
1127 New Castle Road, Prospect
Hours:
9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Entertainment includes carnival rides; craft and nonprofit vendors; live concerts; food and craft vendors; games; and more. The Community Chase 5K Run/Walk takes place on July 13.
Location:
Cranberry Community Park, 111 Ernie Mashuda Drive, Cranberry Township
Hours:
July 11 — 4 to 10 p.m.
July 12 — 4 to 11 p.m.
July 13 — 1 to 11 p.m.
Head over to the Pittsburgh-Butler Regional Airport to view over 1,000 show cars, motorcycles, trucks, tractors and airplanes. There also will be food, beverages, music, 50/50 raffles and a basket raffle.
Admission:
Show vehicles enter for free, a $2 donation is requested from pedestrians.
Location:
Pittsburgh-Butler Regional Airport, 475 Airport Road, Butler
Hours:
Gates open to cars at noon, for pedestrians at 2 p.m. July 13. Gates open for cars at noon.
Fireworks at 9:45 p.m.
Events Include a Hot-to-Trot 5K/1-Mile/Tot-Trot, saddlebags cornhole tournament, Horse Trading Days Dog Show and the fifth annual ShuBrew Hot Dog Eating Contest.
Location:
Downtown Zelienople
Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The Beer, Wine & Music Festival will feature music by Major Morgan and 28 North.
Location:
Seven Fields Town Park, 380 Castle Creek Drive, Seven Fields
Hours:
All day
Enjoy a full day of activities during a visit to Jennings Environmental Education Center when the Blazing Star is in bloom. There will be guided walks, workshops and demonstrations, plus local food, vendors and entertainment.
Location:
Jennings Environmental Education Center, 2951 Prospect Road, Slippery Rock
Hours:
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A community event for friends and families to gather for good food, great games and fun rides. Plus, the traditional Pet Parade is part of the week’s plans.
Admission:
There is no gate fee. Ride tickets are $20 per rider. There are about 12 rides available at Saxonburg Fireman’s Carnival. Rides include traditional merry-go-rounds and swings, as well as a wide variety of rides. Discount ride coupons are available from Saxonburg VFC office prior to carnival week.
Location:
Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Co., 290 Horne Ave., Saxonburg
Hours:
June 25 to 28: 6 to 11 p.m.
June 29: 4 to 11 p.m.
Butler County is playing host to this event in which first responders, along with their spouses and children, compete in a variety of competitions such as weight lifting, target shooting and golf.
Admission:
Free for spectators
Location:
Numerous venues around the county
A vintage village, saw mill, cider press, gas engines, oil field equipment, farm animals, train rides, steam engines, flea market, crafts, food, kids’ pedal tractor pulling, tractor pulls and a steam building are some of the features to enjoy.
Admission:
$5
Free for children 12 and younger
Location:
1512 Perry Highway (Route 19 North), Portersville
Hours:
Gates open at 8 a.m.
Attractions include a vendor marketplace, land recreation, cornhole tournament and regatta car cruise.
Location:
Moraine State Park’s South Shore
Hours:
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
This unique event showcases Butler County’s farming community with a variety of farming exhibits, tractor pulls and demonstrations. Attendees also can enjoy arts and crafts, carnival rides, food vendors and more.
Location:
Butler Farm Show, 625 Evans City Road, Butler
The event features world champion cowboys and cowgirls, food and merchandise.
Location:
North Washington Rodeo Arena, 2225 Oneida Valley Road, North Washington
Hours:
Starts at 8 p.m. each night, rain or shine; Gates open at 6 p.m.
The Band Jam Grass Roots Music Festival is a weekend-long celebration of local music and artists. It features 20 bands and artists.
Admission:
$30 in advance or $40 at the gate
Free for children 17 and younger
Location:
Cooper’s Lake Campground, 205 Currie Road, Slippery Rock
The Butler County Italian Festival is a three-day celebration of all things “molto Italiano.” From music and food to friends, family and fine wines, it’s a “taste of Italy” in all the red, white and green trimmings that make Mediterranean merriment a splendor all its own.
Location:
Main Street in Downtown Butler, from Cunningham Street to Brady Street
A one-of-a-kind festival experience of local vendors, sponsors and musicians. Rich in history, Sprankle’s Octoberfest is a chance to gather, celebrate and appreciate friends.
Location:
Sprankle Woods, 340 Riemer Road, Sarver
Hours:
Sept. 6: 4 to 9 p.m.
Sept. 7: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sept. 8: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The event features live bands, contests, games, rides, magic, corn hole and more.
Location:
Downtown Slippery Rock
Hours:
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tough Mudder is a 6-mile obstacle course designed to test all-around strength, stamina, teamwork and mental grit. This event pushes physical and mental limits, all the while embracing a community built on teamwork and overcoming obstacles.
Location:
Cooper’s Lake, 205 Currie Road, Slippery Rock
Hours:
8 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
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