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Cajun Fest WeekendCampbell Pottery Beat the August heat with a weekend of gumbo tasting, traditional Zydeco music, and beautiful Louisiana pottery! Only fifteen minutes from downtown Meadville. Family friendly and fun! |
Greek Food Festival “Panegyri”
Fun for the whole family, and AWESOME food!! Watch traditional Greek dancing, listen to music by local performers, and don’t forget to eat! Arts and crafts, jewelry, local art, baked goods, take out dinners, and more are some of the many features. Don’t miss this opportunity to check out the beauty of the Greek Orthodox Church! Introduce your family to a taste of the world outside Meadville, and beat the July heat on a summer evening with a cool drive to the lake! All proceeds benefit Erie Greek Orthodox Church. |
Holiday in the Park Conneaut Lake Park December wouldn’t be the same without horse-drawn sleigh rides and a visit from Santa Claus! Children of all ages (and those of us who are still children at heart), enjoy this Christmas spectacular. With nightly entertainment, over 100 Christmas trees, and (hopefully) some snow, this winter wonderland is not to be missed! Don’t forget to enter the silent auction to get a beautiful Christmas tree! |
Lily Festival and Art Show
Each weekend in July brings lilies to the gardens as well as to the art show room at Campbell Pottery! The Stonewall Gallery features paintings, pictures, sculptures, and more of beautiful summer lilies. Stroll through and see if your vote for first prize matches theirs! Don’t forget to head upstairs and check out pottery made all around the world, as well as right at Campbell Pottery! |
Taste of Meadville Meadville Makethouse If you’re going to the Taste of Meadville, you’d better go hungry. Pay at the entrance and feast on all the delicious food that Meadville local restaurants have to offer. Cap off your summer the right way, with good food, good friends, right in downtown Meadville! Occurs annually in early September. |
Thurston Classic Hot-Air Balloon Event
Spend Father’s Day a whole new way this year! Allegheny College hosts this fly-in of over thirty balloons. Check out the ‘night glow,’ a spectacular display of illuminated balloons. Pilots take off from and attempt to land at Robertson Field. Bring the kids and grandma for a family-friendly treat!! It’s always a blast to guess how many balloons will return and what happened to those who don’t! Bring a picnic lunch and stay all afternoon. |
Trees of Christmas Baldwin-Reynolds House This biennial late-November event is not something to miss! Tour the historic Baldwin-Reynolds House, decorated for the Holiday Season with live Christmas trees in every room. Enjoy evening music while you make your way through the house, and don’t forget to visit their Sweet Shoppe along the way! Admission is $3 for adults and $1 for students K-12. |
Winter Fest Meadville Market House Looking for a way to pass the cold winter days of late December? Winter Fest is just what you’re looking for! Tour the historic Meadville Market House (and don’t forget to “tour” both the bakeries they boast), and enjoy wine and cheese from local area wineries! Winter Fest is a great remedy to those cold winter blues! |
Winter Fun DaysPymatuning State Park 724-932-3978 or 814-333-1258 Winter in all its glory here in Northwestern PA! Children’s events, guided trail rides, snowmobile demonstrations, and more. Get a true taste of Meadville’s winter and give February some new flare this winter! |
Wooden Nickel Buffalo Farm Native American Festival
Last weekend in July: Sat, Sun 11:00 AM- 6:00 PM This event is a real treat for anyone interested in American culture before European influence. First, you must try the Buffalo burgers! Bison meat, as you will learn, is actually healthier for you than beef, chicken, pork, or lamb! Opening ceremonies start at noon, and be sure to stick around for the Native American dances. Bring some extra money and peruse the displays of Native American jewelry, Bison teeth, clothing, dream-catchers, and more! |
Assumption Greek Orthodox Church
Allegheny College, Robertson Sports Complex 
5970 Koman Road