Youngstown Events | August 1-7, 2023 | Metro Monthly

Youngstown Events | August 1-7, 2023 | Metro Monthly – Tell us about your event! We give priority to the greater Youngstown-Warren, Ohio area, Columbiana, and western Pennsylvania. Office: 330-259-0435.

TUESDAY 1

Columbiana County Fair. 225 Lee Ave., Lisbon 44432. 330-424-5531. www.columbianacountyfair.com…. Features agricultural exhibits, livestock, food and family entertainment. July 31-Aug. 6.

2023 Concerts in the Park. Austintown Township Park, 6000 Kirk Road, Austintown 44515. 330-793-0718. www.austintowntwp.com…. Jim Frank Combo. Polka, big band. 7-8:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY 2

THURSDAY 3

2023 Summer Day Camp. Wick Park, 260 Park Ave., Youngstown 44504; 330-742-8711. Operates weekdays from mid-June to mid-August at select city park locations. Activities, sports, field trips, and free breakfast and lunch are offered in a safe, adult-supervised environment. For ages 5-17. Sponsored by the Youngstown Department of Parks & Recreation. Occurs through mid-August. Call or visit youngstownohio.gov…

Pulaski Flea & Farmers Market. 8417 Mercer St., Pulaski, Pa. 16143. 724-598-7885. Email:

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. Hosts a weekly farmers market. Thursdays. 6 a.m.-noon.

B&O Night Market. B&O Station, 530 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44502. 315-730-6753. Market contact: Adam Lee. Email:

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. Twice-monthly farmers market offers fresh produce, baked goods, music, local art, and artisan goods. First and third Thursday. June through September. 4-8 p.m.

65th annual St. Patrick Church Festival. 357 N. Main St., Hubbard 44436. 330-534-1928. Features homemade parish food, games, rides, live entertainment and a basket auction. 6-11 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 3 (Music: RDNA). 6-11 p.m., Friday, Aug. 4 (Music: Hern Bros. Band). 5-11:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 5 (Music: Chris Higbee Band). 1-11 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 6 (Music: Del Sinchak Band). Aug. 3-6.

2023 Music in the Park Concert Series. Maag Outdoor Arts Theatre, Boardman Township Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman 44512. 330-726-8107. www.boardmanpark.com…. Girard Swingtime Band. 7-8:30 p.m.

FRIDAY 4

37th annual Greater Youngstown Italian Fest. Central Square, downtown Youngstown 44503. 330-501-3171. www.youngstownitalianfest.org…. Festival showcases Italian-American heritage and culture through music, food, vendors and Italian games. The festival includes Italian Fest Man and Woman of the Year presentations, Miss Italian Fest Pageant, a homemade wine contest, hot peppers in oil contest, the awarding of Italian Fest scholarships, a Sunday Mass and procession, a morra tournament and other activities. The festival also offers a beer and wine tent. The Greater Youngstown Italian Fest is hosted by the Italian Heritage Foundation of Youngstown, Inc. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Friday, Aug. 4; 1-11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5; 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 6. Aug. 4-6.

Music & Nightspots

• Birdfish Brewing Co. 140 E. Park Ave., Columbiana 44408. 330-333-9385. Boozin’ & Groovin’. 7 p.m.
• Cafe 422. 4422 Youngstown Road SE, Warren 44484. 330-369-2422. Leather & Lace. Acoustic. 6:30-9:30 p.m.
• Cork & Cap. 3225 Elm Road NE, Warren 44483. 330-372-2337. Richie Wilkins Trio. 7 p.m.
• El Cowboy. 1739 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown 44515. 330-953-2754. Turbo Lovers, Lords of the Highway. 8 p.m.
• Steel Valley Brew Works. 7401 Market St., Boardman 44512. 330-207-9888. Madame Marlowe. 9 p.m.
• Westside Bowl. 2617 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-792-7675. Sedona, Miranova, Home Run Hitter. 8 p.m.
• Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre. 201 S. Phelps St., Youngstown 44503. Rick Springfield, The Hooters, Paul Young, Tommy Tutone. 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY 5

African American Male Wellness Agency 10th Anniversary 5K Walk and Run. Covelli Centre, 229 Front St., Youngstown 44503. 330-746-5600. This event features a 5K walk and run, free health screenings, a children’s play area, food and music. Rev. Lewis Macklin is honorary chairman. 7 a.m.-noon.

9th annual Wings-n-Wheels. Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport, 1453 Youngstown Kingsville Road, Vienna 44473. 234-806-3008. www.erniehallaviationmuseum.org…. Wings-n-Wheels includes airplanes, vehicles, vendors, a trade show and items from the Ernie Hall Aviation Museum. Includes a fly-in and cruise-in. Proceeds benefit the Ernie Hall Aviation Museum, the Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County, hunger-relief efforts in Howland, and student scholarships. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Aug. 5-6.

Warren Flea and Farmers Market. 428 Main Ave., S.W., Warren 44483. 330-399-8298. Features produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, packaged items, food vendors and flea market items. Includes indoor and outdoor areas (pavilions and open air). Tuesday and Saturday. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fresh Marketplace @ New Wilmington Center. Chestnut and Vine streets, New Wilmington, Pa. 16142. nwfreshmarketplace.org…. Farmers market offers fresh, local farm produce and local craft products. Features fruits, vegetables, cheeses, flowers, organic eggs, honey, maple syrup, pasture-raised poultry, lamb, pork, and Angus beef. Artisan and specialty products include lotions, soaps, candles, and chocolates. Offers ready-to-eat meals. Markets include musicians, children’s activities, and yoga. Through September. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Austintown Artisan Farmers Market. Pogany Pavilion, Austintown Township Park, 6000 Kirk Road, Austintown 44515. 330-398-6399. Facebook: Austintown Townships Farmers Market. Market coordinator: Stacey Lynn Willis. Email:

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. Features growers, fresh flowers/plants, food and dessert trucks, homemade baked goods and candies (some gluten and sugar free), occasional music, children’s crafts and story times, adult crafts, and featured events throughout summer. First and third Saturday. 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Howland Farmers’ Market. Richard E. Orwig Park, 8189 E. Market St., Howland 44484. 330-856-3461. Market manager: Aubrie Manley. ​Email:

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fruits and vegetables from local and regional growers, homemade jams, honey, eggs, grass-fed meats, baked goods, specialty products and live music. Accepts SNAP, Produce Perks, WIC, and the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Programs. Offers cooking demos, and yoga. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday. Through Oct. 14.

Northside Farmers’ Market. 832 Elm St., Youngstown 44505. 330-518-6971. Occurs on Elm Street (north of Youngstown State and south of Wick Park). Features regional produce by primary producers and local vendors. Offers preserves, eggs, honey, pickles, sauces, plants, food, fair-trade coffee, and baked goods. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Computer Basics Class. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. This beginner’s class will cover identifying parts of the computer, using the keyboard and mouse, plus simple Internet use. Registration is required. 10 a.m.-noon.

Haymaker Farmers’ Market. Downtown Kent and Franklin Avenue (between Main and Summit streets under the Haymaker overpass),Kent 44240. www.haymakermarket.com…. Email:

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. Features 50 local and regional producers. Offers artisan baked goods; certified-organic produce; cheese; coffees, teas and seasoning mixes; eggs; fresh-cut flowers; honey; jams, jellies, and spreads;  mushrooms; soaps; maple syrup; microgreens and hydroponic lettuces; non-GMO heirloom seeds; pasture-raised, hormone/antibiotic free meats; and pet treats. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday (April through October), 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (November).

Sweet Corn Festival at Countryside Farm. Countryside Farm Market, 4684 Center Road Lowellville 44436. 330-536-2178. This inaugural event heralds the arrival of the local sweet corn season in Ohio. The festival features a corn-shucking contest, corn hole, music, vendors, food trucks and lots of corn. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Music & Nightspots

• Birdfish Brewing Co. 140 E. Park Ave., Columbiana 44408. 330-333-9385. Mike Sopko Duo with Troy Kunkler. 2-5 p.m.
• Firestone Farms. 101 Town Center Ave., Columbiana 44408. The Conkle16: The Conkle Brothers, On The Rocks, Brent Bregar and the Lucky Nothings, Leo D’Angelo, Ohayo, and Jack and the Cadavers. 6-9 p.m.
• JR’z Pub. 1722 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown 44515. 330-953-1559. Triple Threat. 8-11 p.m.
• Quaker, Steak and Lube/Sharon. 101 Chestnut Ave., Sharon 16146. 724-981-9464. Max Schang (solo) at the Sharon Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
• River Rock at the Amp. 321 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. Forever Seger: The Silver Bullet Experience Tribute to Bob Seger and Back Traxx. 5 p.m.
• Steel Valley Brew Works. 7401 Market St., Boardman 44512. 330-207-9888. Paige Marie Band. 9 p.m.-midnight.
• Steve’s Backroad Bar & Grill. 2855 Highland Ave. SW, Warren 44481. 234-806-4081. Neil Hogue. 7-10 p.m.
• Westside Bowl. 2617 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-792-7675. Kitchen Knife Conspiracy, ALBUM, rebreather, Trephine, Mulciber, Self Inflicted, LibCor, Bleed the Victim, Defiant. 7 p.m.
• YSU’s Cliffe College of Creative Arts. 547 Wick Ave., Bliss Hall, One University Plaza, Youngstown 44555. 330-941-3625. Tony Leonardi Legacy Alumni Reunion Tribute Concert. 7:30 p.m.

SUNDAY 6

Four Seasons Flea & Farm Market. 3000 McCartney Road, Youngstown 44505. 330-744-5050. Large market (indoor and outdoor) offers fresh produce, baked goods, cheeses, health and beauty items, maple syrup, jams and jellies, packaged goods, meats, prepared foods, food vendors, and flea market items. The indoor space is 88,000 square feet. The lot area covers 22 acres. Open Wednesday and Sunday. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

44th annual Cars in the Park Car Show and Flea Market. Lariccia Family Community Family Center, Boardman Township Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman 44512. 330-965-0482, 330-518-9338. Presented by the Mahoning Valley Olde Car Club. This annual car show features door prizes, trophies, dash plaques, an auction, food, and a Kids’ Korner. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Chardon Square Arts Festival. Chardon Square, 100 Short Court St., Chardon 44024.

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. This juried, outdoor show will feature over 100 artists in a park like-setting. Works include painting, stained glass, leather, fabric art, wood carving, pottery, photography, weaving, copper, jewelry, stone cutting and more. Also includes food. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

W.D. Packard Band Concert. W.D. Packard Music Hall Concert Shell and Lawn, 1703 Mahoning Ave N.W., Warren 44483. 330-393-3628. WDPackardBand.com…. The W.D. Packard Band presents free concerts to the community throughout the year. Summer concerts are performed outdoors on the South Lawn Packard Music Hall. Doors open one hour before the show. 7 p.m.

MONDAY 7

Canfield Summer Concert Series on the Green. Canfield Village Green, Canfield 44406. 330-533-1101. Girard Swingtime Big Band. 7-8:30 p.m.

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