Erie is famous for its summer fairs and festivals. COVID has made planning difficult for organizers, but most fairs and festivals are still occurring at least in some fashion during the summer of 2021 while others — like CelebrateErie — have been reimagined this year as organizers have been forced to pivot.
Because information is changing rapidly not all details are yet available for many of the festivals and fairs as of June 7. We will continue to update throughout the summer as more details are announced.
Here is a list of festivals, fairs and other favorite summer annual favorite celebrations happening between June and August so you can mark your calendars now! They are listed by date. (Please note: Links will take you to the first date of the event).
8 Great Tuesday Concert at Liberty Park
Tuesdays, July 6-Aug. 24
Waterford Heritage Days
Discover Presque Isle
July 21-25
Aug. 5-7
St. Paul's Italian Festival
August 6-8
Aug. 21-28
Aug. 27-29
Aug. 30-Sept. 4
Sept. 6-11
Sept. 14-18
Sept. 4-5
Others:
North East Fire Department Cherry Festival
Drive-thru event July 13-17
Lake City Fire Company Carnival
Canceled
Erie's Blues & Jazz Festival at Frontier Park -- not announced as of July 13
Do you know of an Erie County fair or festival or favorite annual event we're missing? Let me know at karam@macaronikid.com and I'll get it added!