Gem City Renaissance Festival
Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Explore the land of Livaelore for one day and enjoy live entertainment, artisan vendors, food trucks, and historic demonstrations right in our own realm of Erie. Purchase tickets here.
$33.85
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Find Amazing Events Along PA Route 6
Explore a variety of fun and exciting events perfect for families, all within a short drive from the Tri-State Area. Pennsylvania’s Route 6 Heritage Corridor, located in Northern Pennsylvania, offers year-round activities for all crowds, from family-friendly events to an adult atmosphere like wine and beer tasting.
Highlights include:
- Outdoor Festivals: Celebrate local culture, food, and crafts at charming community festivals throughout the year.
- Live Music & Music Festivals: There’s something unique about hearing live music that can’t be replicated through recordings. Festivals bring together diverse musical genres, traditions, and artists, fostering a sense of pride and unity.
- Farmers Markets: Shop fresh, local produce and handmade goods while enjoying live music and activities for kids.
- Holiday Celebrations: Experience magical holiday events, including light displays, winter festivals, and Santa visits.
Plan your visit today for an easy and memorable getaway. Don’t forget about all the other great attractions along PA Route 6 including the Allegheny National Forest, Pennsylvania Grand Canyon, and The Stourbridge Line! To learn more about what the PA Route 6 Corridor has to offer, contact our Tourism Partners.
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Frontier Park 1501 W 6th St, Erie, PA, United States
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Erie German Heritage Festival
St. Nicks Grove 5131 Old French Road, Erie, PA, United StatesEnjoy authentic German food, dancing, vendors, and of course, beer! The festival goes on rain or shine and parking is free. The festival grounds are handicap accessible and designated parking is available with proper tags. Admission is $5 per person, and children 12 and under are free. Two-day passes are $8. Click here for more information.
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76th Race of Champions Weekend at Lake Erie Speedway
Lake Erie Speedway 10700 Delmas Drive, North East, PA, United StatesThe Race of Champions is a sanctioning body presenting Modified and Stock Car racing on asphalt and dirt surfaces throughout the Northeast, with events in New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The 75th annual Race of Champions weekend will take place at Lake Erie Speedway on September 10-12, 2026. It is the second longest consecutive […]
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32nd Annual PennWest Edinboro Highland Games
PennWest Edinboro 219 Meadville St, Edinboro, PA, United StatesThe spirit of Scotland will come alive in Edinboro, PA, as PennWest Edinboro hosts its 32nd annual Highland Games & Scottish Festival. This vibrant, multi-day celebration of Scottish culture will feature world-class musicians, Celtic vendors, traditional Scottish foods, athletic feats, and family-friendly fun across campus. With free admission to most events and activities for all […]
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Endless Mountains Grand Depart
Downtown Towanda Main St., Towanda, PA, United StatesRide the Endless Mountains bikepacking routes at our annual September bikepacking endurance event! Registration coming soon. The Endless Mountains bikepacking routes are 115-430 mile, multi-surface masterpieces comprised of rural dirt and gravel roads, rail-trails, paved roads through small historic downtowns, and various ascents over scenic rolling hills. All courses begin and end in Pennsylvania’s Endless […]
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32nd Annual PennWest Edinboro Highland Games
PennWest Edinboro 219 Meadville St, Edinboro, PA, United StatesThe spirit of Scotland will come alive in Edinboro, PA, as PennWest Edinboro hosts its 32nd annual Highland Games & Scottish Festival. This vibrant, multi-day celebration of Scottish culture will feature world-class musicians, Celtic vendors, traditional Scottish foods, athletic feats, and family-friendly fun across campus. With free admission to most events and activities for all […]
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Endless Mountains Muzzleloader Rendezvous & Artisan Show
American Legion Post 510 328 Old Rte. 6, Laceyville, PA, United StatesJoin the Endless Mountains Primitive Outdoorsmen on September 12 & 13, 2026, open to the public 9am to 3pm Saturday and 9am to 3pm Sunday. Join us for a weekend of primitive shooting, tomahawk throwing, archery, and mountain man novelty target events. Shooting events will run from 10am to 2pm each day. In addition to […]
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Lake Erie Lit Festival
LEAF Education Center 1501 W 6th St, Erie, PA, United StatesGet out your bookmarks and check out the Lake Erie LIT festival presented by Werner Books and Coffee and Erie Art Company! At Lit Fest, you can enjoy: Main stage readings and performances from a variety of storytelling disciplines Interactive workshops with experienced artists and thinkers A vibrant marketplace with authors, books, food, crafts, and more […]
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Nicholson Bridge Day
Downtown Nicholson Main St., Nicholson, PA, United StatesThe Nicholson Women’s Club presents Nicholson Bridge Day. The Nicholson Bridge was built between 1912 and 1915 as part of the coal and railroad boom. It was often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World” as it is constructed of concrete and steel, having 12 spans that rise majestically to meet the sky. It is […]
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4th International Summit on Earthscience, Civil and Environmental Engineering
The 4th International Summit on Earth science, Civil and Environment Engineering will take place in Berlin, Germany on September 14–15, 2026, gathering researchers, engineers, policymakers, and industry leaders to accelerate resilient infrastructure and environmental solutions. Overview The summit will be a cross sector platform for Earth system science, civil and structural engineering, and environmental technologies, […]
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ComiCon Erie
Bayfront Convention Center 1 Sassafras Pier, PA, Erie, PA, United StatesErie's annual ComiCon is the ultimate gathering for fans to connect, celebrate, and geek out over their favorite fandoms. This fun-filled event features seminars, merch vendors, costume contests, photo ops and Q&A with celebrity guests, video game tournaments and more! Click here to purchase tickets.
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Erie Irish Festival
Saint Patrick Church 130 East 4th Street, Erie, PA, United StatesErie's annual celebration of Irish heritage! This festival is in downtown Erie right in front of Saint Patrick Church located on East 4th Street between French & Holland. The weekend is full of exciting entertainment featuring Irish dance performances and an exciting Irish music lineup. Enjoy favorites from the featured Irish menu, available throughout the […]
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Winnie the Pooh’s Asbury Adventure
Asbury Woods 4105 Asbury Road, Erie, PA, United StatesGet ready for a day of fun and adventure with Winnie the Pooh and friends! Kids and adults alike will delight in the chance to see life-size characters, discover where each friend lives on a magical walk, join a dance party, visit Eeyore's cloud room, take a chance at themed raffle baskets, and make lots […]
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ComiCon Erie
Bayfront Convention Center 1 Sassafras Pier, PA, Erie, PA, United StatesErie's annual ComiCon is the ultimate gathering for fans to connect, celebrate, and geek out over their favorite fandoms. This fun-filled event features seminars, merch vendors, costume contests, photo ops and Q&A with celebrity guests, video game tournaments and more! Click here to purchase tickets.
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Erie Irish Festival
Saint Patrick Church 130 East 4th Street, Erie, PA, United StatesErie's annual celebration of Irish heritage! This festival is in downtown Erie right in front of Saint Patrick Church located on East 4th Street between French & Holland. The weekend is full of exciting entertainment featuring Irish dance performances and an exciting Irish music lineup. Enjoy favorites from the featured Irish menu, available throughout the […]
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Erie Irish Festival
Saint Patrick Church 130 East 4th Street, Erie, PA, United StatesErie's annual celebration of Irish heritage! This festival is in downtown Erie right in front of Saint Patrick Church located on East 4th Street between French & Holland. The weekend is full of exciting entertainment featuring Irish dance performances and an exciting Irish music lineup. Enjoy favorites from the featured Irish menu, available throughout the […]
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ComiCon Erie
Bayfront Convention Center 1 Sassafras Pier, PA, Erie, PA, United StatesErie's annual ComiCon is the ultimate gathering for fans to connect, celebrate, and geek out over their favorite fandoms. This fun-filled event features seminars, merch vendors, costume contests, photo ops and Q&A with celebrity guests, video game tournaments and more! Click here to purchase tickets.
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North East Wine Festival 2026
Gibson Park Main St & Route 89, North East, PA, United StatesOur Wine Festival is held annually the last full weekend in September. Featuring wine tasting from local wineries, live music, food and numerous artisans vendors, plus 5K walk/run, and car show. Organized by Enjoy North East with support from ECGRA and local sponsors.
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North East Wine Festival 2026
Gibson Park Main St & Route 89, North East, PA, United StatesOur Wine Festival is held annually the last full weekend in September. Featuring wine tasting from local wineries, live music, food and numerous artisans vendors, plus 5K walk/run, and car show. Organized by Enjoy North East with support from ECGRA and local sponsors.
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North East Wine Festival 2026
Gibson Park Main St & Route 89, North East, PA, United StatesOur Wine Festival is held annually the last full weekend in September. Featuring wine tasting from local wineries, live music, food and numerous artisans vendors, plus 5K walk/run, and car show. Organized by Enjoy North East with support from ECGRA and local sponsors.
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Grey Towers Laurel Hill Burial Ground Walk Returns October 3, 2026
Laurel Hill Burial Ground 122 Old Owego Turnpike, Milford, PeMILFORD, PA — Usher in the Halloween season by stepping back in time and meeting the voices of Milford’s past during the Grey Towers Heritage Association’s annual Laurel Hill Burial Ground Walk taking place Saturday, October 3, 2026, with TWO tours this year: 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Visitors will be greeted at the Laurel Hill Burial Ground, one of Milford’s earliest graveyards, by Mourning Mary and her friends who will share fascinating stories about Victorian funeral customs and superstitions. Visitors will then be led on a unique walk through the historic burial ground and stop at designated gravesites at which actors, caped and dressed in black, assume the roles of the interred and tell first-person narrative life stories of Milford’s residents buried from the 1830s to the 1920s.
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Grey Towers Laurel Hill Burial Ground Walk Returns October 3, 2026
Laurel Hill Burial Ground 122 Old Owego Turnpike, Milford, PeMILFORD, PA — Usher in the Halloween season by stepping back in time and meeting the voices of Milford’s past during the Grey Towers Heritage Association’s annual Laurel Hill Burial Ground Walk taking place Saturday, October 3, 2026, with TWO tours this year: 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Visitors will be greeted at the Laurel Hill Burial Ground, one of Milford’s earliest graveyards, by Mourning Mary and her friends who will share fascinating stories about Victorian funeral customs and superstitions. Visitors will then be led on a unique walk through the historic burial ground and stop at designated gravesites at which actors, caped and dressed in black, assume the roles of the interred and tell first-person narrative life stories of Milford’s residents buried from the 1830s to the 1920s.
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