Youngstown Events – Fairs, festivals, special events – Metro Monthly – Our guide covers the Youngstown-Warren area, Columbiana County and western Pennsylvania. Have a news release or tip? Email: in**@me**********.net. Office: 330-259-0435.
August
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.
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.
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.
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, Saturday, Aug. 5.
9th annual Wings-n-Wheels. Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport, 1453 Youngstown Kingsville Road, Vienna 44473. 234-806-3008. Email: er***************@gm***.com. 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.
Lakewood Arts Festival. 14701 Detroit Ave., Lakewood 44107. The 45th annual Lakewood Arts Festival returns with a juried exhibition. Features over 100 artists, including painting, prints and works on paper, photography, ceramics, art glass, sculpture, fiber, wood and jewelry. Also includes food and live music. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 5.
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., Saturday, Aug. 5.
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., Sunday, Aug. 6.
Chardon Square Arts Festival. Chardon Square, 100 Short Court St., Chardon 44024. in**@ch**********************.org. 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., Sunday, Aug. 6.
38th annual Warren Italian-American Heritage Festival. Courthouse Square, 161 High St., Warren 44481. 330-550-7877. This annual festival celebrates Italian heritage and culture with food, music, vendors, cultural and heritage displays, bocce and morra tournaments. Aug. 10-13.
12th annual Science of Brewing. OH WOW! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science & Technology, 15 Central Square, first floor, Youngstown 44503. ohwowkids.org…. 330-744-5914. This adults-only event will include live entertainment; wine, beer, and spirit tastes; hands-on interactive exhibits; and a silent auction. Participating vendors and musical entertainment will be confirmed at a later date. Early, advance tickets are $60. 6-9 p.m., Friday, Aug. 11. $75.
Shaker Woods Festival. 44337 County Line Road, Columbiana 44408. 330-482-0214. shakerwoods.com…. Features more than 200 juried crafters from around the country. Includes food and entertainment. Aug. 12-13, 19-20, 26-27.
Cortland Rotary Howl at the Moon 2-Mile Color Run. Lakeview High School, 300 Hillman Drive, Cortland 44410. This 2-mile fun run is for all ages. Color stations will be set up throughout the course. Saturday, Aug. 5.
Lazy Daisy Festival. Nelson Ledges Quarry Park, 12001 Nelson Ledge Road, Garrettsville 44231. ticketquarry.com. This annual event features music, hiking, biking, swimming, cliff diving, sand volleyball, and food vendors. Admission includes music and camping. Aug. 11-13. $65-$15.
Rockabilly Ruckus. Trumbull County Fairgrounds, 899 Everett Hull Road, Cortland 44410. rockabillyruckus.com…. The Mighty Flea Circus will present this fifties-inspired event, which features classic cars, contests, food, and rockabilly music. Activities include a pinup girl contest, a junior greaser contest, vintage fashion show, panel jam charity auction, and a kids tent with hot wheels track. Children 10 and under admitted free. Noon-8 p.m., Friday, Aug. 11; 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 12; 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 13. Presale: day, $15; weekend, $30. At the gate: day, $20; weekend, $40.
Brier Hill Italian Fest. Calvin and Victoria streets, Youngstown 44510. 330-501-6060. The annual Brier Hill Italian Fest occurs in Brier Hill on Youngstown’s North Side. Features food, music, vendors, bocce and Italian heritage and culture. 4 p.m.-midnight, Thursday, Aug. 17 and Friday, Aug. 18; 2 p.m.-midnight, Saturday, Aug. 19; and 1 p.m.-midnight, Sunday, Aug. 20. Aug. 17-20.
Glendi – St. John’s Summer Greek Festival. St. John the Forerunner Greek Orthodox Church, 4955 Glenwood Ave., Boardman 44512. 330-788-5257. Annual festival celebrates Greek food, music, heritage and culture. Food includes lamb, gyros, grape leaves, homemade pastries and other Greek specialties. Includes Greek music. Aug. 17-20.
2023 Highland Square PorchRokr Festival. Highland Square Akron 44303. porchrokr.org…. Facebook: porchrokr. PorchRokr transforms historic Highland Square porches into one-day art studios and concert venues. The event features nearly 150 local musicians, bands and artists. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 19.
Car Show and Rib Cook Off. Christ Episcopal Church, 2627 Atlantic St. NE, Warren 44483. 330-372-4998. se*******@ch****************.org. The car show and rib cook off is an inaugural event. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 20.
15th annual Hot Air Balloon Fest. Mastropietro Winery, 14558 Ellsworth Road, Berlin Center 44401. 330-547-2151 and 330-770-9372. ma****************@gm***.com, mastropietrowinery.com…. The festival features food trucks, craft vendors, face painting and balloon launches. Bring lawn chairs. Live music will be by Davis and Henner (1-4 p.m.) and John Reese Trio (5-8 p.m.) Balloon launch is set for between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. and determined by the Federal Aviation Administration. Noon-9 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 20. $10 per person. Children under 10 free.
Corvette & Classics Car Show, National Packard Museum NW, 1899 Mahoning Ave., Warren. 330-394-1899. Na******@Pa***********.org. Presented by the National Packard Museum and the Mahoning Valley Corvette Club and sponsored by Diane Sauer Chevrolet. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 26.
Fair Haven Farms 3rd annual Sunflower Festival. Fair Haven Farms. 206 Lee Road, Grove City, Pa. 16127. 412-848-3501. fairhavenfarms.net…. Features craft vendors, hay rides, food, corn hole, animals, and sunflowers. Organizers say the event will provide lots of photo ops. Sunflowers are $2 per stem. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Aug. 26-27. $10 per person (2 years and older).
13th annual Panerathon. Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. This 10K/2 Mile Walk/Run benefits the Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center. All proceeds benefit Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley in support of the life-saving services at Joanie Abdu. Registration starts 8 a.m. 10 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 28.
177th Canfield Fair. 7265 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield 44406. Massive county fair offers agricultural and livestock exhibits, rides, music, food, crafts, displays and entertainment. Musical acts include country singer Koe Wetzel (Sept. 3) and R&B group Boyz II Men (Sept. 4). Aug. 30-Sept. 4.
September
177th Canfield Fair. 7265 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield 44406. Massive county fair offers agricultural and livestock exhibits, rides, music, food, crafts, displays and entertainment. Musical acts include country singer Koe Wetzel (Sept. 3) and R&B group Boyz II Men (Sept. 4). Aug. 30-Sept. 4.
Greek Food & Wine Festival. Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church, 401 12th St. (between Porter and Blossom) Campbell 44405. 330-755-9072 (during festival), 330-755-3596 (church office). archangelmichael.oh.goarch.org…. Showcases Greek food and culture, including traditional food and pastries (gyros, souvlakia and lamb sandwiches), specialty coffee, wine tastings and sales. Also features Greek music, folk-dance performances and cultural and religious items. Noon-10 p.m., Friday, Sept. 1. Noon-10 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 2. Noon-9 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 3. Sept. 1-3. Free.
Youngstown Polish Night. Christ Our Savior Parish (St. Nicholas Roman Catholic Church), 764 5th St., Struthers 44471. 330-256-2462. krakusysociety.org…. The Free Polish Krakusy Society will present Youngstown Polish Night. Features authentic Polish food, Polish beers, vodkas, Nalewka, raffles and music by the Polka Family Band. 7-11 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 9. $15 per person. Under 18 admitted free.
¡Hola Fest! Youngstown. Wean Park, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. Angelica Diaz at 330-506-3435 or Jim Merhaut at 330-261-1630. This one-day festival will celebrate the Mahoning Valley’s Hispanic/Latinx culture and community. The day opens with a parade and continues with music, food, fashion, art, dance, a pageant, and children’s activities. The festival celebrates the countries and cultures of Hispanic/Latin America, including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, México, Nicaragua, Perú, and Puerto Rico. Countries will display items and musical instruments from their native lands in their respective booths. Attendees can sample music, visit, and learn about different cultures. For more information on the parade, call or email pa****@ho******.org. Visit here for more information on the festival. Noon-9 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 23.
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