Upcoming Festivals in 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, PA 16057
Hours:
noon to 4 p.m.
The festival will feature live entertainment provided by Shell Shocked on Thursday, Street Level on Friday, and Velveeta on Saturday. Rides, games, and food will also be included, with fireworks by Pyrotecnico rounding out the event on Saturday.
Location:
Seven Fields Town Park
380 Castle Creek Drive
Seven Fields, PA
Hours:
June 9-10: 6 p.m. to closing
June 11: 5 p.m. to closing
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, PA 16057
Hours:
Friday, June 10 — 9am-4pm
Saturday, June 11— 9am-6pm
Sunday, June 12 — 9am-3pm
The Jeep Invasion will take place in Downtown Butler on Friday, June 10, starting at 6 p.m.
The Bantam Property Trails and the Babes of Bantam ride take place at 989 Kildoo Road, Portersville, PA 16051.
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, through June, at Wunderbar Coffee and Crepes, 453 Mercer St. in Harmony.
Location:
Harmony Museum’s Weavers Cabin
245 Mercer Street
Harmony, PA 16037
Hours:
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
$10 for adults
Free for children 12 and younger
Location:
Big Butler Fairgrounds
1127 New Castle Rd.
Prospect, PA 16052
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 4 p.m.
The event, billed as “the largest fair in Western Pennsylvania,” includes food, animals, concerts and rides
Admission: $7 - $9
Location:
Address: 1127 New Castle Road, Prospect, PA 16052
Hours:
All Days — 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Entertainment includes carnival rides, food, craft and nonprofit vendors, free kid zone with inflatables, live concerts, BINGO, pancake breakfast, Cruisin Cranberry, Community Chase 5K and so much more.
Location:
Cranberry Community Park
111 Ernie Mashuda Dr., Cranberry Twp., PA 16066
Head over to the Pittsburgh-Butler Regional Airport to view over 1,000 show cars, motorcycles, trucks, tractors and airplanes. There will also be food, beverages, music, 50/50 raffles and a basket raffle.
Admission: $2
Location:
Pittsburgh-Butler Regional Airport
475 Airport Road
Butler, PA 16002
Hours:
2 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Events Include a Hot-to-Trot 5K / 1-Mile / Tot-Trot; saddle-bags cornhole tournament; Horse Trading Days Dog Show; and the third annual ShuBrew Hot Dog Eating Contest.
Location:
Downtown Zelienople
The Beer, Wine and Music Festival will feature music by Major Morgan and 28 North.
Location:
Seven Fields Town Park
380 Castle Creek Drive
Seven Fields, PA
Hours:
4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Butler Bikes & BBQ is a celebration of motorcycles and the people who ride them. This family-friendly event features a variety of motorcycles, food and merchandise vendors, a bike show and kickoff ride, bike accessories, demonstrations, live entertainment, games, scenic rides and more. Butler Bikes & BBQ is open to the public and all ages are welcome.
Festivities will start on Friday evening with a Kickoff Ride through downtown Butler leading into the Butler Farm Show Grounds.
Location:
Butler Farm Show Grounds
625 Evans City Rd
Butler, PA 16001
Enjoy a full day of activities as you visit Jennings when the Blazing Star is in bloom. There will be guided walks, workshops, demonstrations, plus local food, vendors and entertainment.
Location:
Jennings Environmental Education Center
2951 Prospect Road
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
Hours:
All day
A community event for friends and families to gather for food, good games and rides. The traditional Pet Parade is back on June 28.
Admission:
There is no gate fee. Ride tickets are $15-18 per rider. There are approximately 12 rides available at Saxonburg Fireman's Carnival. The rides range from traditional merri-go-rounds, swings, to a wide variety of rides for all kids young and old. Discount ride coupons are available from Saxonburg VFC Office prior to Carnival Week.
Location:
Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Co.
290 Horne Ave
Saxonburg, PA 16056
Hours:
opens at 6 p.m. June 28 to July 2
These events by The GOAT Sports Bar will feature live entertainment every night.
Location:
The GOAT Sports Bar
530 Northpointe Circle
Seven Fields, PA 16046
Hours:
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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
Children 11 and young are free.
Location:
1512 Perry Highway ( Route 19 North)
Portersville, PA 16051
Hours:
Runs from 9 a.m. Aug. 4 to 8 p.m. Aug. 7
Attractions: vendor marketplace; land recreation; cornhole tournament and regatta car cruise.
Location:
Moraine State Park’s South Shore
North Country will be hosting a variety of breweries, providing food, a music stage, and social lawn games.
Location:
111 Arrowhead Drive, Suite B
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
Hours:
General Admission: 1 to 5 p.m.
VIP Admission: nooon to 5 p.m.
This unique event showcases Butler County’s farming community with a variety of farming exhibits, tractor pulls and demonstrations. Attendees can also enjoy arts and crafts, carnival rides, delicious food vendors and more.
Admission: $10
Location:
Butler Farm Show
625 Evans City Road
Butler, PA 16001
Hours:
Runs from 8:30 am Aug. 8 to 11 p.m. Aug. 13
Features: World champion cowboys and cowgirls, food and merchandise.
Location:
North Washington Rodeo Arena
2225 Oneida Valley Road
Petrolia, Pennsylvania 16050
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 19 bands and artists .
Admission: $25 Advance / $35 at the gate
Kids 17 and younger are free
Location:
Cooper's Lake Campground
205 Currie Rd., Slippery Rock, PA
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.
The festival includes arts, crafts, food, music, shows, photo exhibits, contests and more. Arts festival vendors will be located in Roebling Park and on Main Street.
Location:
Roebling Park
199 N. Rebecca Street
Saxonburg, PA 16056
Hours:
Saturday —10 a.m. to 6 .pm.
Sunday — Noon to 5 p.m.
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:
Saxonburg Fireman’s Grounds
210 Horne Ave.
Saxonburg, PA 16056
Hours:
Friday, Sept. 9: 4 to 9 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 10: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 11: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Enjoy three days of radio control scale airplanes, mingling with world class RC modelers, aviation displays, a food truck, and competitive flying.
Parking: $5
Location:
317 Mack Rd.,
West Sunbury, PA 16061
Hours:
Sun-up to 5 p.m.
Live Bands, contests, games, rides, magic, corn hole, and more!
Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location:
Downtown Slippery Rock
Tough Mudder is a 10-12 mile (18-20 km) obstacle course designed to test all-around strength, stamina, teamwork, and mental grit. This event pushes your physical and mental limits and all while embracing a community built on teamwork and overcoming obstacles.
All day
Location:
Cooper’s Lake
205 Currie Rd.
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Alameda Car Cruise will be among attractions at the Fall Family Fun Day. Cars will be featured. Spots are first come; first serve and the first 200 cars will receive a dash plaque. There will be food truck vendors and child activities at no charge, including bounce houses, dragonfly balloons, and crafts. Craft vendors will be at the event featuring many local items.
Location:
184 Alameda Park Road
Butler, PA 16001
