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Spring Craft & Gift Festival

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April 11th, 2026 to April 12th, 2026
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Bayfront Convention Center, Erie
A sunny outdoor Spring Craft & Gift Festival booth features tables laden with handmade items like patterned jars, decorative accessories, and gift sets, all displayed under a white tent. A sign above reads

The Spring Craft & Gift Festival is scheduled for April 11-12, 2026, at the Bayfront Convention Center. The festival will run from 10am to 4pm each da ... read more

Erie Craft Beer Fest

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April 11th, 2026
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Concourse of Union Station, Erie
A hand pours beer from a bottle into a glass, creating a frothy head; another filled glass sits on the wooden table.

The Erie Craft Beer Fest is celebrating its 20th anniversary on April 11, 2026, at the Concourse of Union Station. This milestone event is a celebrati ... read more

Glow Wild

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April 30th, 2026 to July 6th, 2026
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Erie Zoo, Erie
A lit, red Chinese lantern hangs from a branch with green leaves against a dark background. The lantern features Chinese characters and a decorative tassel.

Glow Wild is returning, promised to be brighter and wilder than ever before, running from April 30th to July 5th. Visitors can marvel at stunning, han ... read more

35th Annual – Erie’s Wild Rib Cook Off & Music Festival

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May 27th, 2026 to May 31st, 2026
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Perry Square Park, Downtown, Erie
Several racks of ribs are arranged on a metal grill, some appearing raw with seasoning and others showing dark, cooked grill marks. The focus is on the contrast between the uncooked and cooked meat.

The 35th Annual Erie’s Wild Rib Cook Off & Music Festival is scheduled for May 27-30, 2026, running daily from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM. This event feat ... read more

Edinboro Lake Lantern Festival

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June 6th, 2026
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Pat Crawford Beach, Edinboro
A large crowd releases many illuminated sky lanterns into the dark night, creating a magical and festive atmosphere. The lanterns fill the sky and are visible in the hands of silhouetted figures below.

Join for a serene and magical evening at the Edinboro Lake Lantern Festival, a family-friendly event focused on community and light. Taking place on J ... read more

Waterford Community Fair

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September 7th, 2026 to September 12th, 2026
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Waterford Fair, Waterford
At dusk, a Ferris wheel is illuminated with colorful lights, featuring enclosed cars and riders. Below, a line of people waits near a

The Waterford Community Fair is an annual week-long celebration held during Labor Day week. For over 89 years, it has brought together farms and famil ... read more

Highland Games and Scottish Festival

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September 11th, 2026 to September 12th, 2026
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PennWest Edinboro Campus, Edinboro
A man in traditional Scottish Highland dress plays bagpipes amid a field of bright yellow wildflowers, with a green, mossy hillside behind him. The man is wearing a kilt, cape, and cap, all in red tartan.

The 32nd annual Highland Games and Scottish Festival will be held on PennWest Edinboro's picturesque campus. This vibrant, multi-day celebration of Sc ... read more

Albion Area Fair

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September 15th, 2026 to September 19th, 2026
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Albion Area Fairgrounds, Albion

The Albion Area Fair, also known as "the biggest little fair around," is celebrating its 81st year. It is scheduled to take place from September 15 to ... read more

ComiCon Erie

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September 18th, 2026 to September 20th, 2026
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Bayfront Convention Center, Erie
Detailed Lego models of buildings and scenes are displayed on tables at a brightly lit convention, with signs like

ComiCon Erie is a multi-day festival held at the Bayfront Convention Center, offering a wide array of activities for attendees. The event includes pho ... read more