If you like fairs and festivals then Erie is the place for you! You can find it all, from large events like CelebrateErie and the Crawford County Fair to small-town traditional events like Dan Rice Days and the North East Fire Department Cherry Festival. Each of Erie's fairs and festivals is unique and so much fun in their own way!
Here is a list of Erie festivals, fairs and other favorite summer annual favorite celebrations happening in the summer of 2023 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).
Last updated June 5, with additional fairs and festivals added!
- Lake City Fire Company Carnival (June 15-17)
- CorryFest (June 15-18)
- PrideFest & Parade in Downtown Erie (June 24)
- North East Firemen's Cherry Festival (July 5-8)
- Panegyri Greek Festival (July 7 & 8)
- Waterford Heritage Days (July 21-23)
- Discover Presque Isle (July 24-30)
- Dan Rice Days Festival in Girard (Aug. 3-5)
- Erie's Blues and Jazz Festival (Aug. 4-6)
- St. Paul's Italian Festival (Aug. 11-13)
- CelebrateErie (Aug. 18-20)
- Crawford County Fair (Aug. 20-26)
- Zabawa Polish Festival (Aug. 25-27)
- Erie County Fair (Aug 28-Sept. 2)
- German Heritage Fest (Sept. 2 & 3)
- Waterford Community Fair (Sept. 4-9)
- Albion Area Fair (Sept. 12-16)
- Oktoberfest Erie (Oct. 6-8)
Do you know of an Erie County fair or festival or favorite annual event we're missing? Let us know at karam@macaronikid.com and I'll get it added!
