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CelebrateErie! (Aug. 15-17)

Friday August 15, 2025 All Day
Perry SquareErie PA 16501

Description

A three-day festival designed to bring us together for a regional showcase of all things Erie.

  • Family District—family-friendly entertainment and hands-on activities designed to engage both children and adults through wellness, learning, and the arts. Open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Marketplace—a bustling block dedicated to Erie’s homegrown shops, businesses, and startups showcasing the products and services produced and performed in our region. Open 12-8 p.m.
  • Art District—artwork of all kinds, including live demonstrations and displays by Erie’s finest local artists and artisan vendors adjacent to everyone’s favorite Chalkwalk.
  • Culture District—a true multicultural marketplace of international food, artisans, and performances celebrating Erie’s diverse communities.
  • Food District—a taste of Erie’s best food and drinks from our hometown food trucks, restaurants, distributors, brewers, winemakers, and distillers. Open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. 
  • Mainstage—the largest free music concerts in the region, hosting three nights of world-class musical acts and local opening acts. Opening acts start at 5:30 p.m. Main acts hit the stage at 8 p.m.
  • Chalkwalk—local artists come together to color State Street alive with nearly 30 vibrant chalk murals the length of a city block.
  • District Stages—three unique stages showcasing Erie’s talented musicians, dancers, and other performing artists. Music starts at 11 a.m. daily.

Click here for a map and schedule. 

Who

All welcome!

Cost

FREE

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