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Erie, PA
Best Events (Events)
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Downtown Fridays |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
May 15 - August 7, 2009
State St, Erie |
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Description:
Every Friday from mid-May to early August, the downtown area lets its hair down with live musical performances as well as special discounts and offerings from vendors. Downtown goers can find everything from free food buffets and special happy hour drinks to poetry readings at downtown bookstores and unique art shows at the Erie Art Museum. Perry Square, a local park with grandstand, features a mix of different local and regional bands throughout the summer. |
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Wild Rib Cook Off and Music Festival |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
May 27 - May 30, 2009
Perry Square, Erie 16501 |
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Description:
Local residents really know how to pair barbecued ribs and live music at this dynamic festival held each year around the end of May. Vendors vie for the offical slot as Best Rib Maker, and food, entertainment and children's activities make for a great family event. |
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Erie Farmer's Market |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
June 3 - October 28, 2009
6th & State Sts Perry Square, Erie 16501 • 814-870-1593 |
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This farmers' market highlights in-season produce, plants, and flowers from June to October. All edibles are grown by local farmers, and handmade items come from area residents. Handcrafted products like soaps, skin care products, baked goods, and preserves also fill some of the booths. |
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Erie Summer Festival of the Arts |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
June 26 - June 28, 2009
Bayfront Pepsi Amphitheater Liberty Park, Erie |
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Held for over 36 years, this enchanting area festival takes place during late June in the modern Bayfront Pepsi Amphitheater at Liberty Park. The celebration includes artists, craftspeople, singers, musicians, ethnic foods, films and children's activities. Vendors offer all sorts of interesting items from handcrafted wood furniture to exotic jewelry and puppets. The juried art show includes a variety of art themes and styles, and many works are available for purchase. |
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Erie Art Museum Blues and Jazz Festival |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
August 2009
Frontier Park Bayfront Pkwy and 8th St, Erie 16501 |
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Description:
For two days in early August, this exciting Blues and Jazz Festival is held in spacious Frontier Park, just west of downtown. The event is free of charge and features talented music and dance performers. Meet the Artist workshops add to the excitement of the event and enable festival goers to get up close and personal with the talent. Guests should plan to attend with lawnchairs or a blanket in tow. |
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Celebrate Erie |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
August 2009
515 State St Downtown, Erie 16501 |
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Free and open to the public, Celebrate Erie is a three-day festival that showcases the art, food, merchants and music of this lakeside city. Local artists and artisans display their handiwork while area merchants set up shops in booths that run the length of State Street for eight blocks. DJs and live bands keep things upbeat, and area restaurants manage to keep hungry festival goers well-fed. Fireworks are part of the Saturday evening festivities. Parking is free, but be advised that many downtown streets are partially closed. |
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Great Lakes Film Festival |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
September 2009
145 W 11th St Road House Theatre, Erie 16501 • 814-456-5656 |
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Description:
As the weather cools in late September, Erieites look forward to this exciting film festival that showcases the work of filmmakers from the region and beyond. The reels roll at the Road House Theater on Erie's west side, and the docket includes film screenings, parties, celebrity meet and greets, award ceremonies and the presence of industry professionals. Independent films from all genres are showcased. Music videos are also featured. |
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Downtown D'Lights |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
December 2009
515 State St Perry Square, Erie 16501 |
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Description:
In early December, the holidays come alive as the mayoral bell rings and officially opens the downtown's light and holiday decor display. Area merchants, businesses and government offices adorn their buildings with lights, garlands and other objects of Christmas cheer and kick off the season with a coordinated illumination. Strolling carolers, children's activities, horse-drawn carriage rides and a jolly St. Nick can all be found on the streets of downtown. |
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