Event Listing - Butler County Tourism and Convention Bureau
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Event Listing - Butler County Tourism and Convention Bureau
*events lasting more than one day Fall foliage cruises begin in September. Weekend Cruises: Saturdays and Sundays May 23-Oct. 23. 1 & 3 PM. $14/adults, $7/children 2-12 Pizza Cruises: Wednesday June-Aug. 5 PM. $35/two people, $60/family of four. Reservations required. 052015 Love your Mother! Please recycle this brochure or pass it along to a friend! June-August Late May - September 2015 Come and take a ride on Nautical Nature, a 37-passenger enclosed pontoon boat and Moraine State Park’s premier attraction. Enjoy learning about the area’s natural history and osprey reintroduction, while appreciating the unique scenery and wildlife on an exciting trip around Lake Arthur. 118 North Shore Dr., Portersville. 724-368-9185. www.morainepreservationfund.org. Pontoon Cruises on Lake Arthur anything with wheels: planes, trains, automobiles, trucks, bikes, scooters, trikes, skateboards, wheelbarrows and more. Artists use oils, pastels, acrylics, sculpture and mixed media. Wed.-Fri. 12-6 PM, Sat. 12-4 PM. Butler Art Center, 344 S. Main St, Butler. 724-283-6922. www.butlerartcenter.org. *Through June 19: Butler Art Center Wheels Show. The art show features Pack a lunch, grab your friends and enjoy the sounds of the symphony musicians and friends. 12 PM. 259 S. Main St., Butler. 724-283-1402. www.butlersymphony.org. *Wednesdays June 3-Aug. 26: Butler County Symphony “Live At Lunch.” Join us on Wednesdays at the BCSO office for 12 weeks of free live music. EVENTS – JUNE 2015 May 31: 4th Annual Wing Fest at The Beacon. At its new location, the Pavilion at the Beacon. Huge tents, lots of vendors for sampling, and the public judges the winners. There will also be a variety of wine, beer and alcohol samples for the over 21 crowd. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. 1-4 PM. 231 Beacon Rd., Renfrew. 724-586-6233. www.gotothebeacon.com. school cross country teams. Families and walkers welcome. Special Course Record Award of $50 to any male/female that sets a new course record. Download registration form online. 9 AM start. $20. Butler Freeport Trail, Monroe Road access point Monroe Rd., Sarver. 724-295-2648. www.freeportcrosscountry.com. May 30: Freeport Flash 5K. A 5K run/walk supporting the Freeport Jr./Sr. High Corona Lights. 100 Fairfield Ln., Butler. 724-841-0333. www.springfields.com. May 30: Summer Kickoff Party at Rachel’s Roadhouse. $2 Corona and anything with wheels: planes, trains, automobiles, trucks, bikes, scooters, trikes, skateboards, wheelbarrows and more. Artists use oils, pastels, acrylics, sculpture and mixed media. Wed.-Fri. 12-6 PM, Sat. 12-4 PM. Butler Art Center, 344 S. Main St, Butler. 724-283-6922. www.butlerartcenter.org. *May 29-June 19: Butler Art Center Wheels Show. The art show features children. Bo Wah Chuen, a mysterious blue-eyed Asian boy, is ostracized and shunned. As he works his way up from lowly laborer to an esteemed engineer for the British colonies, a shy but beautiful wife by his side, and another woman's attention growing that could feed both his heart and his career, Bo remains haunted. Who is he? Where does he come from? Who does he want to be? 6-9 PM. The Maridon Museum, 322 N. McKean St., Butler. 724-282-0123. www.maridon.org. May 28: Hong Kong Spring Film Series at The Maridon - “Floating City.” In 1940s Hong Kong, the poorest families had no choice but to abandon their 310 East Grandview Ave. Zelienople, PA 16063 866.856.8444 www.VisitButlerCounty.com Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau While you’re here, we hope you’ll get out and explore the 790 miles we call home. From rustic and rural to festive and friendly, experiences await visitors of all types. Scenic and serene parks offer just about any outdoor activity you can think of, on water or land. Museums, art galleries, specialty shops, festivals, wineries, historic sites and golf courses can be found around every turn. The four seasons bring delightful changes, so you’ll find something to fall in love with any time of the year. One of the best parts is – it’s easy to get here! The Pennsylvania Turnpike, I-79, I-80 and Routes 422, 19 and 8 all run through the county. So stop reading and plan your Butler County getaway today! Spend a few nights in one of our scenic campgrounds, quaint B&Bs or comfortable hotels. Welcome to Butler County! a former Zelienople resident. This program is based on her book and series, “Quilt in a Day.” This program will be held at St. Peters Reformed Church, Zelienople from 6-9 PM. Tickets are $7. 724-452-9457. www.zelienoplehistoricalsociety.com. May 27: “Quilt in a Day” Program. Quilt in a Day is presented by Eleanor Burns, *May 26-30: Zelienople 175th Celebration. Zelienople will celebrate the 175th anniversary of the incorporation of the borough. Mark your calendar and plan to be part of the festivities that will include a 2-hour long parade, a community picnic, dinners, concerts, fireworks, a donkey softball game featuring the Harmony and Zelienople Fire Departments, and much more. Main Street, Zelienople. 724-452-6610. http://zelie175.weebly.com. EVENTS – MAY 2015 For the latest listings, see www.VisitButlerCounty.com. Event Listing BUTLER COUNTY, PA Calendar of Events Spring – Summer 2015 June 1: Live Music at The Harmony Inn. Open mic hosted by Shaina Sage. 7-10 PM. 230 Mercer St., Harmony. 724-452-5124. www.theharmonyinn.com. June 2: Fat Tuesday at The Beacon. First Tuesday of every month. The Beacon, 231 Beacon Rd., Renfrew. 724-586-6233. www.gotothebeacon.com. June 3: Live Music at The Harmony Inn. Jay from “The Hawkeyes.” 7-10 PM. 230 Mercer St., Harmony. 724-452-5124. www.theharmonyinn.com. June 3: The Olive Eaters Readers Club. We will discuss a different food-themed book each month and sample foods using our oils and balsamic vinegars. Contact Heather Sprague at [email protected] for more information. 6:30-8:30 PM. The Enchanted Olive, 20 Perry Hwy., Harmony. 724-473-0017. www.enchantedolive.com. June 5: Car Cruise at Meridian Station. Join us for the first car cruise of the summer. This is a fun family and community event. The Butler Area Street Machines sponsor this event and will have an oldies DJ in the gazebo. The Ambridge Italian Villa will cater the food and the Meridian Station Gift Shop & Confectionery will supply all of the desserts, pies and ice cream. The gift shop will also have a gift sale. 5-9 PM. The Meridian Station Gift Shop & Confectionery, 298 Meridian Rd., Butler. 724-482-4436. www.themeridianstation.com. June 5: Harmony in the House Concert: Phil Lee. RSVP required. $15. 7 PM. Bottlebrush Gallery & Center for the Arts, 539 Main St., Harmony. 724-452-0539. www.bottlebrusharts.com. *June 5-7: The 8th annual Western PA Solo Canoe Rendezvous. Will feature various manufacturers and designers of canoes with demos. Demonstrations of, and informal instruction in freestyle paddling. Assorted programs on various aspects of canoe design, construction and use in the real world. Food, entertainment, dead fish polo, Giant Schlalom Race, a candlelight paddle, informal gear/boat sales and swaps and much more. Event free, charge for camping. Held at Cooper’s Lake Campground, 205 Currie Rd., Slippery Rock. www.wpascr.org. June 6: Natural Solutions for Your Health. A class on the natural choices for health using doTERRA Essential Oils. Essential oils are nature’s medicine and have been used in cultures around the world for thousands of years. They are a natural way to take care of your body and can be used every day for healthy skin, immune support, digestive issues, anxiety, stress, sleep and more. 12-1:30 PM. Bottlebrush Gallery & Center for The Arts, 539 Main St., Harmony. 724-452-0539. www.bottlebrusharts.com. June 6: Izzie's Dash for Organ Donation. Join the 6th annual Izzie's Dash for Organ Donation run/walk. The event honors someone affected by organ donation whether a transplant candidate, recipient or donor family. It's fun, it's family-oriented, and it also features kids’ activities, a silent auction, balloon-making, music and food. 5K race is at 8:30 AM. Walk is at 9:30 AM. North Boundary Park, 1171 N. Boundary Rd., Cranberry Twp. 724-591-6009. www.izziesgifts.org. June 7: “Construction Junction” at Parties & Playdates. Call all builders and construction lovers! Join us for some fun! Enjoy our cement station, building your masterpiece, games and more! Perfect for children ages three and up. $10 non-refundable registration fee, remainder due at door. Registration ends June 1. 300 N. Main St., Butler. 724-496-6205. www.partiesplaydates.com. June 9: Painting in the Park. Have you always wanted to paint, but never learned how or weren’t that good? You don’t have to be–our instructor Sandra Maxwell will help you paint a wonderful masterpiece! June 9th is “Daddy and Me” painting for Father’s Day. Either parent can attend. $15. 6-8 PM. Alameda Park House, Alameda Park Rd., Butler. 724-284-5383. www.co.butler.pa.us. Rodfathers Car Cruises Aug. 8: www.therodfathers.com May 28: June 25: June 28: July 18: July 25: Debbie Lee’s Ice Cream - 886 Evans City Rd., Renfrew, Pa 16053. 5-9 PM Debbie Lee’s Ice Cream - 886 Evans City Rd., Renfrew, Pa 16053. 5-9 PM 21st Annual Cruise-A-Palooza. Butler Farm Show Grounds, 625 Evans City Rd., Butler PA. 10 AM - Dusk Butler VA Medical Center Car Cruise 325 New Castle Rd., Butler, PA. Noon - 4PM Debbie Lee’s Ice Cream - 886 Evans City Rd., Renfrew, Pa 16053. 5-9 PM Aug. 20: Aug. 22: Sept. 12: Sept. 17: Oct. 15: Lyndora American Legion 150 Legion Memorial Lane, Butler, PA 16001. 4-9 PM Debbie Lee’s Ice Cream - 886 Evans City Rd., Renfrew, Pa 16053. 5-9 PM Sunnyview Nursing Home 107 Sunnyview Circle, Butler, PA. 1-4 PM Main Street, Saxonburg, PA. 11-7 PM Debbie Lee’s Ice Cream - 886 Evans City Rd., Renfrew, Pa 16053. 5-9 PM Debbie Lee’s Ice Cream - 886 Evans City Rd., Renfrew, Pa 16053. 5-9 PM *events lasting more than one day SPORTS Classes at Porter House Brew Shop Pre-registration required, which ends one week prior to class. Porter House Brew Shop, 114 Perry Hwy. (Rt. 19), Harmony. 724-473-0971. www.porterhousebrewshop.com. Cheese Making: 30 Minute Mozzarella Class - Second Wednesday of every month Cost includes a basic cheese making kit with everything for making up to 30 batches of mozzarella or ricotta cheese, including a voucher for 1 gallon of fresh milk from Windy Ridge Dairy to be purchased at participants' convenience. The class covers the basics of cheese making and includes snacks and drinks. 6:30-8 PM. $40. Home Winemaking Made Easy - Fourth Wednesday of every month Learn about the basic equipment, ingredients, and process of winemaking through an in-store demonstration. For an additional $10, participants are invited back after fermentation to learn about bottling and receive a 750 ml bottle of wine made in class. All participants must be 21 years old and show proper ID to attend. Event also includes snacks and wine samples. 6:30-8 PM. $25. Beer Brewing: The Essentials - Fourth Saturday of every month Learn the basics of home brewing including necessary equipment and ingredients to make fine craft beer at home. $10 additional if participants would like to return to learn bottling process and take home two 12 oz. bottles of beer made in class. Snacks and beer samples included. Must be 21 to participate and bring proper ID to attend. 4:30-6:30 PM. $25 June 9: Summer Vacation School Bus/Kids Bike Races at Lernerville Speedway. 313 North Pike Rd., Sarver. 724-353-1511. www.lernerville.com. June 10: Live Music at The Harmony Inn. The Allegheny Drifters. 7-10 PM. 230 Mercer St., Harmony. 724-452-5124. www.theharmonyinn.com. June 12: Barkin’ Art: Yappy Hour at the Gallery. The Bottlebrush is teaming up with Holistic Houndry for Yappy Hour. Bring your dog (on a leash) to the Gallery for a fun night with art and treats for both humans and canines. It's a barkin’ art party! 6-8 PM. Bottlebrush Gallery & Center for the Arts, 539 Main St., Harmony. 724-452-0539. www.bottlebrusharts.com. *June 12-13: “Jeep Jam” at Parties & Playdates. Let the kiddos join us at the studio, while you enjoy the Jeep Fest! Children will enjoy decorating a wooden Jeep composite, a snack, and 3,000 square feet of imagination-based fun! Registration is available through submission form on website or in person by June 10. $10 nonrefundable registration fee, remainder due at door. Two dates available: June 12 from 6-7:30 PM and June 13 from 1-2:30 PM. 300 N. Main St., Butler. 724-496-6205. www.partiesplaydates.com. *June 12-14: 5th annual Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival. Celebrate the 75th anniversary of the birth of the Jeep. Festival events at Cooper’s Lake Campground all weekend. Off-road trails, Jeep Playground with mud pits, WWII Encampment, history, vendors, Little Jeepers Playground, Show ’n Shine and more. Guinness World Record Jeep Parade in downtown Butler Friday. Three days of festival activities at Cooper’s Lake Campground, 205 Currie Rd., Slippery Rock. 724-234-2291. www.bantamjeepfestival.com. *June 12-13, 18-20: “Always…Patsy Cline.” Keystone State Music Theater Pro Series. Based on a true story about Cline’s friendship with a fan. Includes 27 unforgettable hits. Be ready to “Shake, Rattle & Roll.” 8:15 PM. $25/adults, $15/students. Rotary Amphitheater. Community Park, 111 Ernie Mashuda Dr., Cranberry Twp. 724-741-1088. www.keystonestatemusictheater.org. June 13: Harmony Museum’s annual Herb and Garden Fair. Vendors, plant exchange, buy vegetables, herbs, roses and other ornamentals, expert advice, entertainment, food. 9 AM-3 PM. Barn annex, 303 Mercer Rd., Harmony. 724-452-7341. www.harmonymuseum.org. June 13: Harmony SpringFest. Sponsored by the Harmony Business Association. Celebrate spring in Harmony! All-day events in town include drumming and circle led by Bryan Fazio, fairy garden demos by The Garden Lady, art demonstrations and exhibits, acoustic music, vendors, an open mic at the Bottlebrush Gallery in addition to the annual plant sale and exchange at Historic Harmony's Barn and the first annual Fiber Arts Festival and Market. Lots to see and do! 9 AM-3 PM. Bottlebrush Gallery & Center for the Arts, 539 Main St., Harmony. 724-452-0539. www.bottlebrusharts.com. June 13: Live Music at The Harmony Inn. Acoustic stylings of Andy Gregg (Harmony Spring Fest). 2-5 PM. 230 Mercer St., Harmony. 724-452-5124. www.theharmonyinn.com. Fab Four Racing at Lernerville Speedway Friday nights through Aug. 28. Fab Four Racing is 410 Sprints, Super Lates, Big Block Mods & Sportsman/Stocks. $14/adults, $10/seniors, $7/students (11-17), free/kids 10 & under. 7:30 PM. 313 North Pike Rd., Sarver. 724-353-1511. www.lernerville.com. Butler BlueSox Home Games at Kelly Automotive Park The BlueSox are members of the Prospect League, one of the best woodenbat summer leagues in the country. $7/General Admission, $8/Field Level, $9/ Box Seats. Tickets can be ordered online, through e-mail or by phone. Kelly Automotive Park (Formerly Pullman Park), Plum St., Butler. 724-256-9994. Puchase tickets online at ButlerBlueSox.net. • May: 28-29 • June: 2-5, 9-10, 13-14, 16-17, 20-21, 30 • July: 1, 4-5, 15-17, 22-25, 28, 31 • August: 1, 4-5 June 13: Harmony Fiber ARTS Festival and Market. Event is free and open to the public. Vendors will be selling wares. Sponsored by Darn Yarn Needles and Thread and The Center of Harmony. This festival will be a celebration of local and regional fiber related arts, crafts and suppliers. It will feature fiber for spinning or felting, yarn, quilts, finished goods, demonstrations, and fiber-related tools and products like yarn bowls. Family-friendly event, service animals are welcome but please leave the four-legged family members at home. 9 AM-3 PM. The Center of Harmony, 253 Mercer St, Harmony. 724-473-0983. www.darnyarnneedlesandthread.us/wp/harmony-fiber-arts-festival-and-market. June 14: Bantam Jeep Muddy 5k. Nearly everyone at a Jeep Festival loves mud so it makes perfect sense to give mud-lovers a chance to get a little muddy! Join us at 8 a.m. for a family-friendly 5K mud race on foot. The race course will challenge people to perform as well as a tricked-out Jeep and will feature even more mud and fun than last year. Obstacles will include tires, cargo nets, steep hills, wooded trails and the Jeep Playground itself (hint, hint–mud pit!). Limited to first 500 registrants. Minimum age is 12 years. 724-234-2291. www.bantamjeepfestival.com. June 14: American Girl Accessory Craft Event at Parties & Playdates. Calling all girls and their dolls! All dolls are Welcome! Join us and enjoy an early afternoon of fun for everyone. Dolls will get some new accessories as the girls will learn how to make their own! Snacks and refreshments included! Girls and their dolls will enjoy our 3,000 square feet of imagination and art-based play! Only $20/child. $10 non-refundable registration fee due by June 7. Remainder due at door day of event. 300 N. Main St., Butler. 724-496-6205. www.partiesplaydates.com. June 15: Tee Off Fore a Healthier Community. Annual golf outing to benefit programs and services at Butler Health System. Includes lunch, golf, golfer gift, dinner and prizes. Cost per golfer is $600. 12-8 PM. Butler Country Club, 310 Country Club Rd., Butler. 724-284-4716. www.butlerhealthsystem.org. *Tuesdays June 15-Aug. 4: Night Swims at Cranberry Waterpark. Bring your favorite float and relax for an evening of fun! 9-11 PM. $2 admission. Free for members. 450 North Boundary Park Dr., Cranberry Twp. 724-779-4FUN (4386). www.cranberrytownship.org. June 16: Free Movie in the Park. “Annie,” PG. Cranberry Community Park. Movie starts at dusk. 111 Ernie Mashuda Dr., Cranberry Twp. 724-779-4FUN (4386). www.cranberrytownship.org. June 16 : Alameda Park free summer concert. "Rock Jazz Trio." Rock Jazz Trio is great swinging music from 20's, 30's and 40's and classic jazz sure to bring you to your feet. 6:30 pm at the Odd Fellow Gazebo. 184 Alameda Park Rd., Butler. 724-284-5383. www.co.butler.pa.us *June 16, 23 & 30: DiscoverE Summer Programs at Jennings “Trees are Terrific.” Jennings Environmental Education Center will once again host a series of programs for children this summer. These hands-on learning experiences will introduce children to fun and healthy outdoor activities and instill an appreciation for the natural world. For ages 4 & 5. 10:30 AM-Noon or 1:30-3 PM. $5. Jennings Environmental Education Center, 2951 Prospect Rd, Slippery Rock. 724-794-6011. www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/jennings. June 17: Live Music at The Harmony Inn. Tree Beard Brown. 7-10 PM. 230 Mercer St., Harmony. 724-452-5124. www.theharmonyinn.com. *June 18-20: Mars New Year. Celebrate the New Year on the planet Mars in the town of Mars! Highlighting innovation and exploration. Join chairman Mike Harvey of WTAE for three days of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) fun! Thursday night blast-off dinner. Friday and Saturday activities downtown. 724-652-1858. www.marsnewyear.com. 052015 *events lasting more than one day Fall foliage cruises begin in September. Weekend Cruises: Saturdays and Sundays May 23-Oct. 23. 1 & 3 PM. $14/adults, $7/children 2-12 Pizza Cruises: Wednesday June-Aug. 5 PM. $35/two people, $60/family of four. Reservations required. Love your Mother! Please recycle this brochure or pass it along to a friend! June-August Late May - September 2015 Come and take a ride on Nautical Nature, a 37-passenger enclosed pontoon boat and Moraine State Park’s premier attraction. Enjoy learning about the area’s natural history and osprey reintroduction, while appreciating the unique scenery and wildlife on an exciting trip around Lake Arthur. 118 North Shore Dr., Portersville. 724-368-9185. www.morainepreservationfund.org. Pontoon Cruises on Lake Arthur *Through June 19: Butler Art Center Wheels Show. The art show features anything with wheels: planes, trains, automobiles, trucks, bikes, scooters, trikes, skateboards, wheelbarrows and more. Artists use oils, pastels, acrylics, sculpture and mixed media. Wed.-Fri. 12-6 PM, Sat. 12-4 PM. Butler Art Center, 344 S. Main St, Butler. 724-283-6922. www.butlerartcenter.org. Lunch.” Join us on Wednesdays at the BCSO office for 12 weeks of free live music. Pack a lunch, grab your friends and enjoy the sounds of the symphony musicians and friends. 12 PM. 259 S. Main St., Butler. 724-283-1402. www.butlersymphony.org. *Wednesdays June 3-Aug. 26: Butler County Symphony “Live At EVENTS – JUNE 2015 May 31: 4th Annual Wing Fest at The Beacon. At its new location, the Pavilion at the Beacon. Huge tents, lots of vendors for sampling, and the public judges the winners. There will also be a variety of wine, beer and alcohol samples for the over 21 crowd. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. 1-4 PM. 231 Beacon Rd., Renfrew. 724-586-6233. www.gotothebeacon.com. May 30: Freeport Flash 5K. A 5K run/walk supporting the Freeport Jr./Sr. High school cross country teams. Families and walkers welcome. Special Course Record Award of $50 to any male/female that sets a new course record. Download registration form online. 9 AM start. $20. Butler Freeport Trail, Monroe Road access point Monroe Rd., Sarver. 724-295-2648. www.freeportcrosscountry.com. Corona Lights. 100 Fairfield Ln., Butler. 724-841-0333. www.springfields.com. May 30: Summer Kickoff Party at Rachel’s Roadhouse. $2 Corona and *May 29-June 19: Butler Art Center Wheels Show. The art show features anything with wheels: planes, trains, automobiles, trucks, bikes, scooters, trikes, skateboards, wheelbarrows and more. Artists use oils, pastels, acrylics, sculpture and mixed media. Wed.-Fri. 12-6 PM, Sat. 12-4 PM. Butler Art Center, 344 S. Main St, Butler. 724-283-6922. www.butlerartcenter.org. City.” In 1940s Hong Kong, the poorest families had no choice but to abandon their children. Bo Wah Chuen, a mysterious blue-eyed Asian boy, is ostracized and shunned. As he works his way up from lowly laborer to an esteemed engineer for the British colonies, a shy but beautiful wife by his side, and another woman's attention growing that could feed both his heart and his career, Bo remains haunted. Who is he? Where does he come from? Who does he want to be? 6-9 PM. The Maridon Museum, 322 N. McKean St., Butler. 724-282-0123. www.maridon.org. May 28: Hong Kong Spring Film Series at The Maridon - “Floating 310 East Grandview Ave. Zelienople, PA 16063 866.856.8444 www.VisitButlerCounty.com Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau While you’re here, we hope you’ll get out and explore the 790 miles we call home. From rustic and rural to festive and friendly, experiences await visitors of all types. Scenic and serene parks offer just about any outdoor activity you can think of, on water or land. Museums, art galleries, specialty shops, festivals, wineries, historic sites and golf courses can be found around every turn. The four seasons bring delightful changes, so you’ll find something to fall in love with any time of the year. One of the best parts is – it’s easy to get here! The Pennsylvania Turnpike, I-79, I-80 and Routes 422, 19 and 8 all run through the county. So stop reading and plan your Butler County getaway today! Spend a few nights in one of our scenic campgrounds, quaint B&Bs or comfortable hotels. Welcome to Butler County! May 27: “Quilt in a Day” Program. Quilt in a Day is presented by Eleanor Burns, a former Zelienople resident. This program is based on her book and series, “Quilt in a Day.” This program will be held at St. Peters Reformed Church, Zelienople from 6-9 PM. Tickets are $7. 724-452-9457. www.zelienoplehistoricalsociety.com. *May 26-30: Zelienople 175th Celebration. Zelienople will celebrate the 175th anniversary of the incorporation of the borough. Mark your calendar and plan to be part of the festivities that will include a 2-hour long parade, a community picnic, dinners, concerts, fireworks, a donkey softball game featuring the Harmony and Zelienople Fire Departments, and much more. Main Street, Zelienople. 724-452-6610. http://zelie175.weebly.com. EVENTS – MAY 2015 For the latest listings, see www.VisitButlerCounty.com. Event Listing BUTLER COUNTY, PA Calendar of Events Spring – Summer 2015 June 1: Live Music at The Harmony Inn. Open mic hosted by Shaina Sage. 7-10 PM. 230 Mercer St., Harmony. 724-452-5124. www.theharmonyinn.com. June 2: Fat Tuesday at The Beacon. First Tuesday of every month. The Beacon, 231 Beacon Rd., Renfrew. 724-586-6233. www.gotothebeacon.com. June 3: Live Music at The Harmony Inn. Jay from “The Hawkeyes.” 7-10 PM. 230 Mercer St., Harmony. 724-452-5124. www.theharmonyinn.com. June 3: The Olive Eaters Readers Club. We will discuss a different food-themed book each month and sample foods using our oils and balsamic vinegars. Contact Heather Sprague at [email protected] for more information. 6:30-8:30 PM. The Enchanted Olive, 20 Perry Hwy., Harmony. 724-473-0017. www.enchantedolive.com. June 5: Car Cruise at Meridian Station. Join us for the first car cruise of the summer. This is a fun family and community event. The Butler Area Street Machines sponsor this event and will have an oldies DJ in the gazebo. The Ambridge Italian Villa will cater the food and the Meridian Station Gift Shop & Confectionery will supply all of the desserts, pies and ice cream. The gift shop will also have a gift sale. 5-9 PM. The Meridian Station Gift Shop & Confectionery, 298 Meridian Rd., Butler. 724-482-4436. www.themeridianstation.com. June 5: Harmony in the House Concert: Phil Lee. RSVP required. $15. 7 PM. Bottlebrush Gallery & Center for the Arts, 539 Main St., Harmony. 724-452-0539. www.bottlebrusharts.com. *June 5-7: The 8th annual Western PA Solo Canoe Rendezvous. Will fea- ture various manufacturers and designers of canoes with demos. Demonstrations of, and informal instruction in freestyle paddling. Assorted programs on various aspects of canoe design, construction and use in the real world. Food, entertainment, dead fish polo, Giant Schlalom Race, a candlelight paddle, informal gear/boat sales and swaps and much more. Event free, charge for camping. Held at Cooper’s Lake Campground, 205 Currie Rd., Slippery Rock. www.wpascr.org. June 6: Natural Solutions for Your Health. A class on the natural choices for health using doTERRA Essential Oils. Essential oils are nature’s medicine and have been used in cultures around the world for thousands of years. They are a natural way to take care of your body and can be used every day for healthy skin, immune support, digestive issues, anxiety, stress, sleep and more. 12-1:30 PM. Bottlebrush Gallery & Center for The Arts, 539 Main St., Harmony. 724-452-0539. www.bottlebrusharts.com. June 6: Izzie's Dash for Organ Donation. Join the 6th annual Izzie's Dash for Organ Donation run/walk. The event honors someone affected by organ donation whether a transplant candidate, recipient or donor family. It's fun, it's family-oriented, and it also features kids’ activities, a silent auction, balloon-making, music and food. 5K race is at 8:30 AM. Walk is at 9:30 AM. North Boundary Park, 1171 N. Boundary Rd., Cranberry Twp. 724-591-6009. www.izziesgifts.org. June 7: “Construction Junction” at Parties & Playdates. Call all builders and construction lovers! Join us for some fun! Enjoy our cement station, building your masterpiece, games and more! Perfect for children ages three and up. $10 non-refundable registration fee, remainder due at door. Registration ends June 1. 300 N. Main St., Butler. 724-496-6205. www.partiesplaydates.com. June 9: Painting in the Park. Have you always wanted to paint, but never learned how or weren’t that good? You don’t have to be–our instructor Sandra Maxwell will help you paint a wonderful masterpiece! June 9th is “Daddy and Me” painting for Father’s Day. Either parent can attend. $15. 6-8 PM. Alameda Park House, Alameda Park Rd., Butler. 724-284-5383. www.co.butler.pa.us. Rodfathers Car Cruises Aug. 8: May 28: Debbie Lee’s Ice Cream - 886 Evans City Rd., Renfrew, Pa 16053. 5-9 PM June 25: Debbie Lee’s Ice Cream - 886 Evans City Rd., Renfrew, Pa 16053. 5-9 PM June 28: 21st Annual Cruise-A-Palooza. Butler Farm Show Grounds, 625 Evans City Rd., Butler PA. 10 AM - Dusk July 18: Butler VA Medical Center Car Cruise 325 New Castle Rd., Butler, PA. Noon - 4PM July 25: Debbie Lee’s Ice Cream - 886 Evans City Rd., Renfrew, Pa 16053. 5-9 PM Aug. 20: www.therodfathers.com *events lasting more than one day Aug. 22: Sept. 12: Sept. 17: Oct. 15: Lyndora American Legion 150 Legion Memorial Lane, Butler, PA 16001. 4-9 PM Debbie Lee’s Ice Cream - 886 Evans City Rd., Renfrew, Pa 16053. 5-9 PM Sunnyview Nursing Home 107 Sunnyview Circle, Butler, PA. 1-4 PM Main Street, Saxonburg, PA. 11-7 PM Debbie Lee’s Ice Cream - 886 Evans City Rd., Renfrew, Pa 16053. 5-9 PM Debbie Lee’s Ice Cream - 886 Evans City Rd., Renfrew, Pa 16053. 5-9 PM SPORTS Classes at Porter House Brew Shop Pre-registration required, which ends one week prior to class. Porter House Brew Shop, 114 Perry Hwy. (Rt. 19), Harmony. 724-473-0971. www.porterhousebrewshop.com. Cheese Making: 30 Minute Mozzarella Class - Second Wednesday of every month Cost includes a basic cheese making kit with everything for making up to 30 batches of mozzarella or ricotta cheese, including a voucher for 1 gallon of fresh milk from Windy Ridge Dairy to be purchased at participants' convenience. The class covers the basics of cheese making and includes snacks and drinks. 6:30-8 PM. $40. Home Winemaking Made Easy - Fourth Wednesday of every month Learn about the basic equipment, ingredients, and process of winemaking through an in-store demonstration. For an additional $10, participants are invited back after fermentation to learn about bottling and receive a 750 ml bottle of wine made in class. All participants must be 21 years old and show proper ID to attend. Event also includes snacks and wine samples. 6:30-8 PM. $25. Beer Brewing: The Essentials - Fourth Saturday of every month Learn the basics of home brewing including necessary equipment and ingredients to make fine craft beer at home. $10 additional if participants would like to return to learn bottling process and take home two 12 oz. bottles of beer made in class. Snacks and beer samples included. Must be 21 to participate and bring proper ID to attend. 4:30-6:30 PM. $25 June 9: Summer Vacation School Bus/Kids Bike Races at Lernerville Speedway. 313 North Pike Rd., Sarver. 724-353-1511. www.lernerville.com. June 10: Live Music at The Harmony Inn. The Allegheny Drifters. 7-10 PM. 230 Mercer St., Harmony. 724-452-5124. www.theharmonyinn.com. June 12: Barkin’ Art: Yappy Hour at the Gallery. The Bottlebrush is teaming up with Holistic Houndry for Yappy Hour. Bring your dog (on a leash) to the Gallery for a fun night with art and treats for both humans and canines. It's a barkin’ art party! 6-8 PM. Bottlebrush Gallery & Center for the Arts, 539 Main St., Harmony. 724-452-0539. www.bottlebrusharts.com. *June 12-13: “Jeep Jam” at Parties & Playdates. Let the kiddos join us at the studio, while you enjoy the Jeep Fest! Children will enjoy decorating a wooden Jeep composite, a snack, and 3,000 square feet of imagination-based fun! Registration is available through submission form on website or in person by June 10. $10 nonrefundable registration fee, remainder due at door. Two dates available: June 12 from 6-7:30 PM and June 13 from 1-2:30 PM. 300 N. Main St., Butler. 724-496-6205. www.partiesplaydates.com. *June 12-14: 5th annual Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival. Celebrate the 75th anniversary of the birth of the Jeep. Festival events at Cooper’s Lake Campground all weekend. Off-road trails, Jeep Playground with mud pits, WWII Encampment, history, vendors, Little Jeepers Playground, Show ’n Shine and more. Guinness World Record Jeep Parade in downtown Butler Friday. Three days of festival activities at Cooper’s Lake Campground, 205 Currie Rd., Slippery Rock. 724-234-2291. www.bantamjeepfestival.com. *June 12-13, 18-20: “Always…Patsy Cline.” Keystone State Music Theater Pro Series. Based on a true story about Cline’s friendship with a fan. Includes 27 unforgettable hits. Be ready to “Shake, Rattle & Roll.” 8:15 PM. $25/adults, $15/students. Rotary Amphitheater. Community Park, 111 Ernie Mashuda Dr., Cranberry Twp. 724-741-1088. www.keystonestatemusictheater.org. June 13: Harmony Museum’s annual Herb and Garden Fair. Vendors, plant exchange, buy vegetables, herbs, roses and other ornamentals, expert advice, entertainment, food. 9 AM-3 PM. Barn annex, 303 Mercer Rd., Harmony. 724-452-7341. www.harmonymuseum.org. June 13: Harmony SpringFest. Sponsored by the Harmony Business Association. Celebrate spring in Harmony! All-day events in town include drumming and circle led by Bryan Fazio, fairy garden demos by The Garden Lady, art demonstrations and exhibits, acoustic music, vendors, an open mic at the Bottlebrush Gallery in addition to the annual plant sale and exchange at Historic Harmony's Barn and the first annual Fiber Arts Festival and Market. Lots to see and do! 9 AM-3 PM. Bottlebrush Gallery & Center for the Arts, 539 Main St., Harmony. 724-452-0539. www.bottlebrusharts.com. June 13: Live Music at The Harmony Inn. Acoustic stylings of Andy Gregg (Harmony Spring Fest). 2-5 PM. 230 Mercer St., Harmony. 724-452-5124. www.theharmonyinn.com. Fab Four Racing at Lernerville Speedway Friday nights through Aug. 28. Fab Four Racing is 410 Sprints, Super Lates, Big Block Mods & Sportsman/Stocks. $14/adults, $10/seniors, $7/students (11-17), free/kids 10 & under. 7:30 PM. 313 North Pike Rd., Sarver. 724-353-1511. www.lernerville.com. Butler BlueSox Home Games at Kelly Automotive Park The BlueSox are members of the Prospect League, one of the best woodenbat summer leagues in the country. $7/General Admission, $8/Field Level, $9/ Box Seats. Tickets can be ordered online, through e-mail or by phone. Kelly Automotive Park (Formerly Pullman Park), Plum St., Butler. 724-256-9994. Puchase tickets online at ButlerBlueSox.net. • May: 28-29 • June: 2-5, 9-10, 13-14, 16-17, 20-21, 30 • July: 1, 4-5, 15-17, 22-25, 28, 31 • August: 1, 4-5 June 13: Harmony Fiber ARTS Festival and Market. Event is free and open to the public. Vendors will be selling wares. Sponsored by Darn Yarn Needles and Thread and The Center of Harmony. This festival will be a celebration of local and regional fiber related arts, crafts and suppliers. It will feature fiber for spinning or felting, yarn, quilts, finished goods, demonstrations, and fiber-related tools and products like yarn bowls. Family-friendly event, service animals are welcome but please leave the four-legged family members at home. 9 AM-3 PM. The Center of Harmony, 253 Mercer St, Harmony. 724-473-0983. www.darnyarnneedlesandthread.us/wp/harmony-fiber-arts-festival-and-market. June 14: Bantam Jeep Muddy 5k. Nearly everyone at a Jeep Festival loves mud so it makes perfect sense to give mud-lovers a chance to get a little muddy! Join us at 8 a.m. for a family-friendly 5K mud race on foot. The race course will challenge people to perform as well as a tricked-out Jeep and will feature even more mud and fun than last year. Obstacles will include tires, cargo nets, steep hills, wooded trails and the Jeep Playground itself (hint, hint–mud pit!). Limited to first 500 registrants. Minimum age is 12 years. 724-234-2291. www.bantamjeepfestival.com. June 14: American Girl Accessory Craft Event at Parties & Playdates. Calling all girls and their dolls! All dolls are Welcome! Join us and enjoy an early afternoon of fun for everyone. Dolls will get some new accessories as the girls will learn how to make their own! Snacks and refreshments included! Girls and their dolls will enjoy our 3,000 square feet of imagination and art-based play! Only $20/child. $10 non-refundable registration fee due by June 7. Remainder due at door day of event. 300 N. Main St., Butler. 724-496-6205. www.partiesplaydates.com. June 15: Tee Off Fore a Healthier Community. Annual golf outing to benefit programs and services at Butler Health System. Includes lunch, golf, golfer gift, dinner and prizes. Cost per golfer is $600. 12-8 PM. Butler Country Club, 310 Country Club Rd., Butler. 724-284-4716. www.butlerhealthsystem.org. *Tuesdays June 15-Aug. 4: Night Swims at Cranberry Waterpark. Bring your favorite float and relax for an evening of fun! 9-11 PM. $2 admission. Free for members. 450 North Boundary Park Dr., Cranberry Twp. 724-779-4FUN (4386). www.cranberrytownship.org. June 16: Free Movie in the Park. “Annie,” PG. Cranberry Community Park. Movie starts at dusk. 111 Ernie Mashuda Dr., Cranberry Twp. 724-779-4FUN (4386). www.cranberrytownship.org. June 16 : Alameda Park free summer concert. "Rock Jazz Trio." Rock Jazz Trio is great swinging music from 20's, 30's and 40's and classic jazz sure to bring you to your feet. 6:30 pm at the Odd Fellow Gazebo. 184 Alameda Park Rd., Butler. 724-284-5383. www.co.butler.pa.us *June 16, 23 & 30: DiscoverE Summer Programs at Jennings “Trees are Terrific.” Jennings Environmental Education Center will once again host a series of programs for children this summer. These hands-on learning experiences will introduce children to fun and healthy outdoor activities and instill an appreciation for the natural world. For ages 4 & 5. 10:30 AM-Noon or 1:30-3 PM. $5. Jennings Environmental Education Center, 2951 Prospect Rd, Slippery Rock. 724-794-6011. www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/jennings. June 17: Live Music at The Harmony Inn. Tree Beard Brown. 7-10 PM. 230 Mercer St., Harmony. 724-452-5124. www.theharmonyinn.com. *June 18-20: Mars New Year. Celebrate the New Year on the planet Mars in the town of Mars! Highlighting innovation and exploration. Join chairman Mike Harvey of WTAE for three days of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) fun! Thursday night blast-off dinner. Friday and Saturday activities downtown. 724-652-1858. www.marsnewyear.com. *June 18, 25 & July 2: DiscoverE Summer Programs at Jennings “Survival: Kids ‘n Kritters.” Jennings Environmental Education Center will once again host a series of programs for children this summer. These hands-on learning experiences will introduce children to fun and healthy outdoor activities and instill an appreciation for the natural world. For ages 6-8. 10 AM-Noon or 1-3 PM. $5. Jennings Environmental Education Center, 2951 Prospect Rd, Slippery Rock. 724-794-6011. www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/jennings. *June 19-21: Pittsburgh Parts-O-Rama. Parts flea market, collector toys, vehicle sale corral and more! All type vehicles and parts are welcome. Camping by permit only and no pets allowed. Admission will be charged. The event is from 8 AM till dusk for all three days of the event. Butler Fairgrounds, 1127 New Castle Rd., Prospect. 412-366-7154. www.pittsburghparts-a-rama.com. June 20: Activate Your Abundance. Success Strategies for Healing Professionals with Beth Caldwell and Dana Lowers. When you attend this powerful workshop, you'll learn how to: attract your ideal clients, position yourself as a leader and authority, increase your contact list, develop irresistible packages, and create strategic partnerships. This workshop is ideal for any professional who wants to grow their business and attract an abundance of clients. Early registration is $35. After May 31st, price increases to $49. 9 AM-12:15 PM. The Center of Harmony, 253 Mercer St., Harmony. 412-202-6983. www.thecenterofharmony.com. June 20: Concordia Car Show. Join the Butler Old Stone House Region for a chance to see some of the Butler-built cars. 2-4 PM. 134 Marwood Rd., Cabot. 724-991-0134. www.aacabosh.org. *June 20-21: Antiques & Artisans Festival at Whispering Pines Farm. Festival features outstanding antique dealers, talented artisans, and many passionate vendors that take pride in their products. Sat. 9 AM-5 PM. Sun. 9 AM-4 PM. 201 Winsome Ln., Cabot. 724-568-PINE. www.whisperingpinesfarmpa.com. *June 20-21: “Pinkalicious, The Musical.” Keystone State Music Theater Pro Series. Based on the hit children’s book. Learn about the power of self-control and the importance of moderation! June 20th 10 AM & 2 PM. June 21st 11 AM & 3 PM. $12. Rotary Amphitheater. Community Park, 111 Ernie Mashuda Dr., Cranberry Twp. 724-741-1088. www.keystonestatemusictheater.org. *June 22-July 24: Imagination Station Creative Camp. Join us for four sepa- rate arts and crafts imagination-based camps. Children will be permitted to bring a lunch and we will eat picnic style before pick-up. Camp is $75/week from 9 AM-12 PM. 20% off each additional week or sibling discount (cannot combine discounts). Camps are for ages 4-10 years. Parties and Playdates Studio, 300 N. Main St., Butler. 724-496-6205. www.partiesplaydates.com. July 17: Free Movie in the Park. “How to Train Your Dragon 2,” PG. Cranberry Waterpark. Movie starts at dusk. 450 North Boundary Park Dr., Cranberry Twp. 724-779-4FUN (4386). www.cranberrytownship.org. July 17: Wine Tour Benefitting Zelienople Library. Last stop on the Wine Tour is the Bottlebrush Gallery, with music by The Carpenter Ants. Put on your dancing shoes! 5:30-8:30 PM. For more information on the tour and tickets: www.zelienoplelibrary.org. July 18: Celebrate the Bloom. Come to Jennings Environmental Education Center to celebrate and help to protect the only managed and protected prairie in PA, and the eastern-most prairie in the United States! Activities include guided walks and talks, workshops, demonstrations, entertainment, local and organic food, and local vendors. 2951 Prospect Rd., Slippery Rock. 724-794-6011. www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/jennings. July 18: Where's Our Water 10K/2-Mile/Minnow Races. The 10K is a loop road race through the scenic rolling countryside of Middlesex Township to benefit Glade Run Lake restoration. The 2-Mile Run/Walk race is an out-and-back course, and the Minnow Kids Run is 1K held on the grounds of the ball field. Registration increases on July 16. Minnow is $10. 8 AM-10:30 AM. 724-898-2525. www.rungladerun.org. *July 20-25: The Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Company Carnival. Family fun carnival with pet parade, water battles, pageant and a huge fireman’s parade. 724-352-3300. www.svfc.com. July 20: Free Movie in the Park. "The Land Before Time" Alameda Park. We offer free popcorn and a movie on the BIG SCREEN! All movies are family based. Masonic Shelter. Movie starts at dusk. 184 Alameda Park Rd., Butler. 724-284-5383. www.co.butler.pa.us July 21: Alameda Park free summer concert. "Kittanning Fireman's Band." A volunteer organization dedicated to preserving the traditions of the classic Amercian marching band and its music. 6:30 pm at the Odd Fellow Gazebo. 184 Alameda Park Rd., Butler. 724-284-5383. www.co.butler.pa.us. July 21: Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup XXIV Twin 30s at Lernerville Speedway. 313 North Pike Rd., Sarver. 724-353-1511. www.lernerville.com. *July 22, 29 & Aug. 5: DiscoverE Summer Programs at Jennings: “Survival Skills.” Jennings Environmental Education Center will once again June 22: Free Movie in the Park. "Balto" Alameda Park. We offer free popcorn host a series of programs for children this summer. These hands-on learning experiences will introduce children to fun and healthy outdoor activities and instill an appreciation for the natural world. Ages 9-12. 10 AM-2 PM. $10. Jennings Environmental Education Center, 2951 Prospect Rd, Slippery Rock. 724-794-6011. www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/jennings. June 23: Alameda Park free summer concert. "Murphy's Big Band." Cranberry Twp. 724-779-4FUN (4386). www.cranberrytownship.org. and a movie on the BIG SCREEN! All movies are family based. Masonic Shelter. Movie starts at dusk. 184 Alameda Park Rd., Butler. 724-284-5383. www.co.butler.pa.us. Murphy’s Music Center Big Band plays the sounds of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, Woody Herman and the local Johnny Murphy Orchestra. 6:30 pm at the Odd Fellow Gazebo. 184 Alameda Park Rd., Butler. 724-284-5383. www.co.butler.pa.us. June 24: Live Music at The Harmony Inn. Freedom Delicious. 7-10 PM. 230 Mercer St., Harmony. 724-452-5124. www.theharmonyinn.com. *June 24-July 24: Two-Person Art Show with Stan Walchesky and Lisa Sten. Art Center Art show featuring two well-known regional artists. Stan Walchesky and Lisa Sten are both very accomplished and prolific artists who have won many awards and prizes in local and national shows. Wed.-Fri. 12-6 PM, Sat. 12-4 PM. Butler Art Center, 344 S. Main St, Butler. 724-283-6922. www.butlerartcenter.org. *June 25-27: 9th annual Firecracker 100 at Lernerville Speedway. World of Outlaws Late Model Series. 313 North Pike Rd., Sarver. 724-353-1511. www.lernerville.com. June 25: Titleist Vokey Wedge Fitting Experience. We are looking for 8-12 participants. This special event will give that golfer the opportunity to get the tour player treatment and get fit for your Vokey wedges by a Tour Certified Titleist fitter. $130 includes one Vokey wedge, as well as a certificate if giving as a gift. Appointments must be made by calling Daryl. 6-8 PM. Cranberry Highlands Golf Course, 5601 Freshcorn Rd, Cranberry Twp. 724-776-7372, x1209. www.cranberryhighlands.com. June 26: Harmony in the House Concert: David Jacobs-Strain and Bob Beach. 7 PM. $15. RSVP required. Bottlebrush Gallery & Center for the Arts, 539 Main Street, Harmony. 724-452-0539. www.bottlebrusharts.com. June 26: Free Movie in the Park. “Ghostbusters,” PG. Cranberry Waterpark. Movie starts at dusk. 450 North Boundary Park Dr., Cranberry Twp. 724-779-4FUN (4386). www.cranberrytownship.org. June 28: 21st annual Cruise-a-Palooza. Join the Rodfathers at the new location of the Butler Farm Show Grounds for Butler’s biggest car cruise of the year. DJs, dash plaques, special entertainment. 627 Evans City Rd., Butler. 724-352-5043. www.therodfathers.com. June 29: Springfield Grille Wine Dinner. Five course wine dinner. Call for reservations. 6:30 PM. Springfield Grille, 7001 Crider Rd, Mars. 724-778-8700. www.springfields.com. June 30: Alameda Park free summer concert. "Cranberry Barbershop Chorus." The Greater Cranberry Barbershop Chorus featuring the Sharp Edge quartet will be here to perform the smooth sounds of Barbershop singing. 6:30 pm at the Odd Fellow Gazebo. 184 Alameda Park Rd., Butler. 724-284-5383. www.co.butler.pa.us. EVENTS – JULY 2015 *Tuesdays through-Aug. 4: Night Swims at Cranberry Waterpark. Bring your favorite float and relax for an evening of fun! 9-11 PM. $2 admission. Free for members. 450 North Boundary Park Dr., Cranberry Twp. 724-779-4FUN (4386). www.cranberrytownship.org. *Wednesdays through Aug. 26: Butler County Symphony “Live At Lunch.” Join us on Wednesdays at the BCSO office for 12 weeks of free live music. Pack a lunch, grab your friends and enjoy the sounds of the symphony musicians and friends. 12 PM. 259 S. Main St., Butler. 724-283-1402. www.butlersymphony.org. *July 3-July 11: Big Butler Fair. The Big Butler Fair is the largest fair in western PA and considered by many to be the best fair in the country. We are proud to be a symbol of American family values. Year after year, families from all over PA, Ohio, New York and West Virginia come to the Big Butler Fair to enjoy fireworks, the midway, games, demolition derbies, concerts and truck pulls. 1127 New Castle Rd., Prospect. 724-865-2400. www.bigbutlerfair.com. July 6: After TRISTATE PGA Tournament. Cranberry Highlands Golf Course. 5601 Freshcorn Rd., Cranberry Twp. 724-776-7372. www.cranberryhighlands.com. July 6: Free Movie in the Park. "An American Tale" Alameda Park. We offer July 23: Cranberry Twp. Free Summer Concert. “Keystone Musical Theater.” Musical performances. 8 PM. Community Park, 111 Ernie Mashuda Dr., July 24: 13th annual MS Golf Outing. Golf outing with all proceeds going to the Western PA National MS Society. The format is a four-person scramble, and awards will be given for the Low Gross Team Scores. Golfers can participate in skill prize contests such as Million Dollar Shoot-Out and others. Individuals and teams are welcome! Oakview Golf Club, 160 Ralston Rd., Slippery Rock. 724-794-1173. www.oakviewgolfclub.com. *July 24-26, 31, Aug. 1,2: Hobnob Theatre Co. presents Shakespeare's "As You Like It". Preston Park. 415 South Eberhart Rd., Butler 412-736-1204 www.hobnobtheatre.com July 25: Cranberry Highlands Four-Ball Tournament. Four-person teams; 2 best balls of 4 format. Must have USGA handicap index to participate. $75/player includes golf, boxed lunch and prizes. Cranberry Highlands Golf Course. 5601 Freshcorn Rd., Cranberry Twp. 724-776-7372. www.cranberryhighlands.com. July 25: Pittsburgh’s 7th annual Eggfest. If you’re curious about what an “Eggfest” is, or just egg-cited to show off your egg-spert cooking skills then you will want to register now to attend the 7th annual Pittsburgh Eggfest. The staff at Hearth & Home Furnishings in Zelienople is eggstremely enthused to host the only event of its kind in western PA! 10 AM-3 PM. Moraine State Park South Shore, Portersville. 724-452-6732. www.hearthandhomepa.com. July 26: Concordia Summer Festival. Scheduled “under the tents” behind the Lund Care Center, the traditional festival features a worship service of thanksgiving at 3 PM, a mass choir of members of our congregations, Haven residents and Pittsburgh Lutheran Chorus members, a special menu based on the year’s theme and entertainment for all ages. This event has been held annually since Concordia’s establishment more than 130 years ago. 12-6 PM. 134 Marwood Rd., Cabot. 888-352-1571. www.concordialm.org. July 27: Springfield Grille Wine Dinner. Five course wine dinner. Call for reservations. 6:30 PM. Springfield Grille, 7001 Crider Rd., Mars. 724-778-8700. www.springfields.com. July 28: Alameda Park free summer concert. "Muddy Creek." Four-piece acoustic band that takes you from the 70's on up to today. 6:30 pm at the Odd Fellow Gazebo. 184 Alameda Park Rd., Butler. 724-284-5383. www.co.butler.pa.us. car cruise, concerts, free kids area, carnival and more. Held in Cranberry Township Community Park, Ernie Mashuda Dr., Cranberry Twp. 724-776-4806. www.ctcchest.org. July 10: Malcolm Holcomb at Bottlebrush. 7 PM. $15. Bottlebrush Gallery and Center for the Arts, 539 Main St, Harmony. 724-452-0539. www.bottlebrusharts.com. *July 10-12: The 3rd annual Band Jam. A weekend-long celebration of local music and artists. The festival was created to commemorate the yearly anniversary of the “Grass Roots Show.” 6 PM-midnight. Cooper's Lake Campground, 205 Currie Rd, Slippery Rock. 724-283-1500. www.thebandjam.com. July 11: 15th annual Mega Cruise at the Butler County Airport. This year the EAA chapter at the Airport has arranged to bring in the Ford Trimotor Aircraft. This rare relic from the 1920’s is a display of restoration perfection. Best of all, rides in this classic will be offered. Other aircraft will also be on display. There is parking for over 1,000 show cars, motorcycles, trucks, tractors, and airplanes. Of course there will also be great food, beverages, music, 50/50 raffles, and a Chinese auction. Butler County Airport, 475 Airport Rd., Butler. 724-766-5847. July 30-Aug. 2: The Summer Dramatics Project presents “Grease.” Tickets available at May's Music Shoppe downtown Butler in early June. Preferred seating is $12 and general seating is $10. 2 PM. The Succop Theater, 107 College Dr., Butler. 724-287-4214. *July 30-Aug. 2: Portersville Steam Show. The Portersville Steam Show provides a large variety of activities for the whole family. A vintage village, saw mill, cider press, gas engines, oil field equipment, farm animals, train rides, steam engines, flea market, crafts, great food, kids’ pedal tractor pulling, tractors, large traction engines, ice cream, tractor pulls, and a steam building are some of the features you may enjoy. Portersville Steam Show Grounds, 1512 Perry Hwy., Portersville. 724-285-7038. www.portersvillesteamshow.org. July 31: Cranberry Twp. Free Summer Concert. “Dixieband.” Good time music – Dixieland style. 12 PM. Municipal Center Front Lawn, 2525 Rochester Rd., Cranberry Twp. 724-779-4FUN (4386). www.cranberrytownship.org. EVENTS – AUGUST 2015 *Aug. 1-2: Puddle Duck Racer World Championship. The ducks are return- Aug. 23: Hot August Night in Portersville. Join us to celebrate summer, bring your friends, make new friends, sample local goodies, local music, exchange a few good books and relax. This is the 3rd year for this fun event and it keeps growing! Still making plans so check website often. 3-9 PM. Nicolette's Tailor Shop & Specialty Gifts, 109 Adams Lane, Log Cabin next to the bank, Portersville. 724-368-1100. www.nicolettesshop.com. Aug. 24: Springfield Grille Wine Dinner. Five course wine dinner. Call for reservations. 6:30 PM. Springfield Grille, 7001 Crider Rd., Mars. 724-778-8700. www.springfields.com. *Aug. 28-30: BrewersFest. BrewersFest is about brewing beer, period. This is a unique event where ONLY homebrewers compete for the Taster's Choice Award and prizes. Patrons cast their votes after tasting over 100 homebrewers' sample beers. We encourage you to camp for the night which is included in the admission fee. Come and enjoy homebrews, food, bands and a bonfire! Open to the public. Gate fees apply. Cooper’s Lake Campground, 205 Currie Rd., Slippery Rock. 724-368-9771. www.cooperslake.com/home/brewersfest.php. Aug. 29: 4th Annual Connoquenessing Creek Cleanup Celebration. This creek was rated the 2nd most polluted waterway in America in 2000 and has remained fairly unchanged until we began this cleanup mission in 2012. This year we are focusing on a 20-mile stretch, starting at Oneida Valley Reservoir and ending in Renfrew. With your help we will clean up this precious waterway from its current deplorable state! All volunteers will be provided with a t-shirt, lunch, and be invited to the celebration party with food, drink and live music on September 19. 724- 371-0416. Aug. 29: Cranberry Highlands Patriot Golf Day. Four-person teams; red, white and blue tee. Most patriotic team award. $80/player includes golf, boxed lunch, prizes and donation. $1 per round goes to Folds of Honor Foundation (both the event and regular play throughout the weekend). Skill contests on the Course to increase donations. Cranberry Highlands Golf Course. 5601 Freshcorn Rd., Cranberry Twp. 724-776-7372. www.cranberryhighlands.com. August 29: Chicken BBQ Dinner & Bake Sale Benefit for EDCO Park & Pool. $9/presale, $10/walk ups. Two BBQ chicken, baked potato and corn on the cob. Tickets available online or at pool office for pre-sale in early August. Walk-ups welcome while supplies last. 11:30 AM-6 PM. 154 W. Main St., Evans City. 724-538-8920. www.edcopark.com. *Aug. 29-30: Tough Mudder. Tough Mudder is a 10-12 mile (18-20 km) obstacle course designed to test all-around strength, stamina, teamwork and mental grit. Tough Mudder is probably the toughest event on the planet. Cooper’s Lake, 205 Currie Rd., Slippery Rock. https://toughmudder.com/events/2015-pittsburgh. EVENTS – SEPTEMBER 2015 Sept. 1: Fat Tuesday at The Beacon. First Tuesday of every month. The Beacon, 231 Beacon Rd., Renfrew. 724-586-6233. www.gotothebeacon.com. *Sept. 11-13: Jazz Weekend. Bottlebrush Gallery & Center for the Arts, 539 Main St,, Harmony. 724-452-0539. www.bottlebrusharts.com. Sept. 12: 3rd annual Fossil-free Energy Fair and Electric Car Show. Annual fair bringing together vendors who supply renewable energy for home and business, as well as speakers providing educational information on the viability of using wind, solar and geothermal energy sources. Held at the Parking lot of Kohl’s, 1717 PA-228, Cranberry Twp. 724-272-4539. www.fossilfreeenergyfair.com. Sept. 12: Villagefest. This is a free street festival featuring children's activities (balloon sculptures, pony rides, face painting, pet rock painting, a treasure hunt and more). There are always lots of crafters, food, and vendors. Don't forget to check out the Farmer's Market, sporting events, and live music. 724-794-2338. www.slipperyrockpa.org. Sept. 12: Back to School Bus & Kid’s Bike Races/Twin Enduro 50s at Lernerville Speedway. 313 North Pike Rd., Sarver. 724-353-1511. www.lernerville.com. Sept. 12: 4th Annual Connoquenessing Creek Cleanup Celebration. This creek was rated the 2nd most polluted waterway in America in 2000 and has remained fairly unchanged until we began this cleanup mission in 2012. This year we are focusing on a 20-mile stretch, starting at Oneida Valley Reservoir and ending in Renfrew. With your help we will clean up this precious waterway from its current deplorable state! All volunteers will be provided with a t-shirt, lunch, and be invited to the celebration party with food, drink and live music on September 19. 724- 371-0416. *Sept. 12-13: 30th annual Saxonburg Festival of the Arts. Please join us September 12th and 13th, 2015 for the 30th annual Saxonburg Festival of the Arts! Crafts! Food! Music! Art Demonstrations! And most of all… fun! Free parking and shuttle. Saxonburg. 724-352-1400 x227. www.visitsaxonburgpa.com. Sept. 19: Butler Fall Festival. Family-oriented festival featuring regional craft- ers, children’s activities, food vendors and entertainment. Classic car show sponsored by the Rodfathers. Event is free. Main St., Butler from Diamond Park to Brady St. www.butlerfallfestival.com. ing! Held during the Regatta at Lake Arthur. Moraine State Park, 225 Pleasant Valley Rd., Portersville. 724-687-0707. www.lakearthurregatta.org. Sept. 19: Autumn-Motive Fest – Sportsman/Stock Spectacular at Lernerville Speedway. 313 North Pike Rd., Sarver. 724-353-1511. www.lernerville.com. *Aug. 1-8: PDGA Pro Disc Golf World Championships. Tournament will be *Sept. 19-20: Harmony Museum’s annual Antique Show and Sale. Quality Aug. 3: Free Movie in the Park. "Rio 2" Alameda Park. We offer free popcorn and a movie on the BIG SCREEN! All movies are family based. Masonic Shelter. Movie starts at dusk. 184 Alameda Park Rd., Butler. 724-284-5383. www.co.butler.pa.us. *Sept. 19-20: Mighty Moraine Man Triathlon and Aqua Velo Regional Championship Festival. Moraine State Park, 225 Pleasant Valley Rd., Portersville. held at the following courses: Deer Lakes Park, Knob Hill Community Park, Moraine State Park Lakeview and Slippery Rock University. Pittsburgh Flying Disc Society. 412-760-4346. www.pfds.org. dealers offering a range of items including advertising, country and period furniture, ephemera, folk art, glass, jewelry, lighting, Orientals, paintings, pottery, primitives, textiles, tools, toys and smalls. 10 AM.-5 PM Sat., 11 AM-4 PM Sun., at the museum’s 1805 barn annex, 303 Mercer Rd., Harmony. 724-452-7341. www.harmonymuseum.org. Aug. 4: Alameda Park free summer concert. "Butler Noteables." Enjoy the unique style of four-part a capella harmony, and experience the fun of singing great songs with other men who love to sing. 6:30 pm at the Odd Fellow Gazebo. 184 Alameda Park Rd., Butler. 724-284-5383. www.co.butler.pa.us. 724-321-4265. www.mightymoraineman.com. Aug. 4: Fat Tuesday at The Beacon. First Tuesday of every month. The Beacon *Sept. 26-27 - Echoes from our Past - Historic Cemetery Walk. Brings history to life through costumed actors assuming the intriguing characters of Butler County’s ancestors in the midst of the beautiful grounds of the North Side Cemetery. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy these beautiful grounds and learn about the people who contributed to the area’s rich and unique history. Be sure to wear your walking shoes. Butler County Historical Society. 724-283-8116. www.butlerhistory.com. Hotel, 231 Beacon Rd., Renfrew. 724-586-6233. www.gotothebeacon.com. Aug. 6: Cranberry Twp. Free Summer Concert. “NOMaD.” Hard-rocking Aug. 7: Cranberry Twp. Free Summer Concert. “Henry Doktorski.” Light, traditional ethnic music. 12 PM. Municipal Center Front Lawn, 2525 Rochester Rd., Cranberry Twp. 724-779-4FUN (4386). www.cranberrytownship.org. small town event full of music, games, food and a lot of summer fun! The event, now celebrating its 52nd year, has grown to one of the largest in the area and welcomes as many as 40,000 guests each year. We encourage you to tour the historic sites, enjoy the free concerts, explore our unique stores, and dine at our fine restaurants and cafes. 724-452-5232. www.horsetradingdays.info. Aug. 8: Harmony Museum’s annual Antique Gun Show. Flintlock, percussion and cartridge firearms and accouterments from the 18th and 19th centuries, most for sale, with emphasis on those made in the region. Harmony is at I-79 exits 87-88 about 10 miles north of the Pennsylvania Turnpike. 9 AM-4 PM. 218 Mercer St., Harmony. 724-452-7341. www.harmonymuseum.org. *July 17-18, 24-26: The Butler Musical Theatre Guild presents “Altar Boyz.” Join us in the fully air conditioned William A. Leonard Hall at the Musical *Aug. 10-15: 67th annual Butler Farm Show. Showcases the county’s farming community at the showgrounds on Route 68 with farming exhibits, tractor pulls, crafts, rides, food and demonstrations. 625 Evans City Rd., Butler. 724-482-4000. www.butlerfarmshow.com. Aug. 11: Free Movie in the Park. “Jumanji,” PG. Cranberry Community Park. Movie starts at dusk. 111 Ernie Mashuda Dr., Cranberry Twp. 724-779-4FUN (4386). www.cranberrytownship.org. *events lasting more than one day Washington Rodeo brings the excitement of professional rodeo to Butler County. $14 adult ($12 advance), $6 children ($5 advance), Under 3 are free. 8 PM. 2225 Oneida Valley Rd. (Rt. 38), Petrolia. 724-287-6170. www.nwvfd.com/rodeo. *Sept. 18-20: Evans City Oktoberfest. Crafts, food and entertainment daily, plus a parade, car cruise, Little Miss and Mr. Oktoberfest. Main St., Evans City. 724-538-8320. http://evanscity.us/visitors.html. country. 7 PM. Community Park, 111 Ernie Mashuda Dr., Cranberry Twp. 724-779-4FUN (4386). www.cranberrytownship.org. Theatre Guild Production Center in Butler Memorial Park. 7:30 PM Fri. & Sat., 3 PM Sun. Musical Theatre Guild Production Center, 100 Memorial Dr., Butler. 724-287-4214. www.mtgbutler.org. Petrolia. 724-287-6170. www.nwvfd.com/rodeo. *Aug. 18-22: North Washington Rodeo. Grab your cowboy hat as the North *Aug. 1-2: 17th annual Regatta at Lake Arthur. Land and lake activities are July 16: Cranberry Twp. Free Summer Concert. “Blackhorse.” *July 16-18: Horse Trading Days. Bring your loved ones and enjoy this classic Aug. 17: North Washington Rodeo Parade. 2225 Oneida Valley Rd. (Rt. 38), Sept. 18: Harmony in the House Concert: Tommy Womack. $15. RSVP required. 7 PM. Bottlebrush Gallery and Center for the Arts, 539 Main St., Harmony. 724-452-0539. www.bottlebrusharts.com. Aug. 4: Night Swim at Cranberry Waterpark. Bring your favorite float and relax for an evening of fun! 9-11 PM. $2 admission. Free for members. 450 North Boundary Park Dr., Cranberry Twp. 724-779-4FUN (4386). www.cranberrytownship.org. Country music. 7 PM. Community Park, 111 Ernie Mashuda Dr., Cranberry Twp. 724-779-4FUN (4386). www.cranberrytownship.org. Aug. 15: Harmony in the House Concert: Vicki Genfan. $15. RSVP required. 7PM. Bottlebrush Gallery and Center for the Arts, 539 Main St., Harmony. 724-452-0539. www.bottlebrusharts.com. *Wednesdays through Aug. 26: Butler County Symphony “Live At Lunch.” Join us on Wednesdays at the BCSO office for 12 weeks of free live music. Pack a July 14: Alameda Park free summer concert. "Eugene and the Nightcrawlers." Eugene and the Nightcrawlers is a good ole bluesy band that will be belting out a Chicago/delta style blues sound. 6:30 pm at the Odd Fellow Gazebo. 184 Alameda Park Rd., Butler. 724-284-5383. www.co.butler.pa.us. Oldies – 60’s and 70’s favorites. 12 PM. Municipal Center Front Lawn, 2525 Rochester Rd., Cranberry Twp. 724-779-4FUN (4386). www.cranberrytownship.org. Sept. 12: ShuBrew Two-Year Anniversary Party. Come celebrate our second anniversary for an all-day celebration including food and beer specials along with our two-year anniversary bottle release, Glutenous Maximus American Barley Wine. ShuBrew Handcrafted Ales & Food, 210 S. Main St., Zelienople. 724-766-4426. www.shubrew.com. available for adults and children, featuring a host of “learn-to” activities taught by eco-experts: archery, kayak, canoe, fishing, stand-up paddleboarding, dragon boating. Native butterfly release, fireworks, car cruise, live entertainment and Eco-Relay Race. “The premiere, all-ages, eco-recreational event in the region.” 724-687-0707. www.lakearthurregatta.org. *July 9-11: Cranberry Township Community Days. Features Art in the Park, Aug. 14: Cranberry Twp. Free Summer Concert. “Kardaz Brothers.” July 30: Cranberry Twp. Free Summer Concert. “Network.” Dance and sing along to your favorites. 7 PM. Community Park, 111 Ernie Mashuda Dr., Cranberry Twp. 724-779-4FUN (4386). www.cranberrytownship.org. July 7: Alameda Park free summer concert. "The May Hollow Remedy." Hotel, 231 Beacon Rd., Renfrew. 724-586-6233. www.gotothebeacon.com. Aug. 13: Cranberry Twp. Free Summer Concert. “Elvis Lives.” Tribute to the King. 7 PM. Community Park, 111 Ernie Mashuda Dr., Cranberry Twp. 724-779-4FUN (4386). www.cranberrytownship.org. Sept. 12: Mudderella. Mudderella events are world class, 5-7 mile long obstacle courses. It's time to make a team, have a blast, and Own Your Strong. Cooper’s Lake, 205 Currie Rd., Slippery Rock. http://mudderella.com/events/pittsburgh-2015. Cranberry Highlands Golf Course. 5601 Freshcorn Rd., Cranberry Twp. 724-776-7372. www.cranberryhighlands.com. lunch, grab your friends and enjoy the sounds of the symphony musicians and friends. 12 PM. 259 S. Main St., Butler. 724-283-1402. www.butlersymphony.org. July 7: Fat Tuesday at The Beacon. First Tuesday of every month. The Beacon since 1996, Lost Souls, a quartet band based out of Pittsburgh, Pa. is making music that they truly believe in. Blending alternative and modern rock with a fresh focus collective energy. 6:30 pm at the Odd Fellow Gazebo. 184 Alameda Park Rd., Butler. 724-284-5383. www.co.butler.pa.us. July 30: Cranberry Highlands Junior 9 & 18 Hole Tournament. free popcorn and a movie on the BIG SCREEN! All movies are family based. Masonic Shelter. Movie starts at dusk. 184 Alameda Park Rd., Butler. 724-284-5383. www.co.butler.pa.us. The May Hollow Remedy is an American Blues band from Butler Pa. 6:30 pm at the Odd Fellow Gazebo. 184 Alameda Park Rd., Butler. 724-284-5383. www.co.butler.pa.us. Aug. 11: Alameda Park free summer concert. "The Lost Souls." Together Sept. 26: Cranberry Highlands Two-Person Best Ball Tournament. Cranberry Highlands Golf Course. 5601 Freshcorn Rd., Cranberry Twp. 724-776-7372. www.cranberryhighlands.com. Sept. 27: Alameda Park Festival. Fishing Tournament, Car Cruise, The Toot and Scoot 5k, and Craft and Vendor Show. Admission is free! Award-Winning Youth Fishing Tournament (yes, we have live fish in Alameda Pool), along with games, a petting zoo, mini-pony rides, face-painting, inflatable jump castles and slide, activities, music, prizes, and the Annual Alameda Fall Fest Car Cruise put on by Butler Pentastars Car Club. 9 AM-5 PM. 184 Alameda Park Rd., Butler. 724-284-5383. www.co.butler.pa.us. September 29: Beer Dinner featuring Fat Heads Brewery at Rachel’s Roadhouse. 100 Fairfield Ln., Butler. 724-841-0333. www.springfields.com. ----- Dates and events are subject to change without notice. Admission may be charged, and the rates are subject to change. The Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau accepts no responsibility for any changes that might occur. When you are making plans to attend an event, verify the information by calling the number listed in each event. This calendar is only a partial list of events taking place. This calendar’s content was compiled and published by the Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau based on information from the organizations and event sponsors listed. This calendar is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement of the events. For more event listings, see our website www.VisitButlerCounty.com.