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July
Shenango Riverfront Fireworks Celebration. Quaker Steak and Lube, 101 Chestnut St., 724-456-9634 and co******@ci**********.net. Includes live music, food trucks, children’s activities, the Night Market on the Shenango, and fireworks. Presented by the city of Sharon in partnership with Quaker, Steak and Lube. 6-9 p.m., Saturday, July 1.
Harry Stevens Day Festival. Eastwood Field, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles 44446. Includes food and drinks, vendors, children’s activities, hot-dog related events, and cornhole tournaments. (The Scrappers play the State College at 2:05 p.m.) Festival-goers will be able to attend the Scrappers game for free. 10 a.m., Sunday, July 2.
W.D. Packard Band Fourth of July Concert (with fireworks). W.D. Packard Music Hall Concert Shell and Lawn, 1703 Mahoning Ave N.W., Warren 44483. 330-393-3628. WDPackardBand.com…. This annual Fourth of July concert features classics from the American songbook, show tunes and patriotic music. 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. 8 p.m., Tuesday, July 4.
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church Summerfest. 220 N. Walnut St., Youngstown 44505. 330-743-5493. stnicksyou.com…. Features Greek food, entertainment and culture. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday, July 7; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, July 8; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, July 9; and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday, July 10. July 7-10.
40th annual Slovenefest. SSNPJ Recreation Center, 270 Martin Road, Enon Valley, Pa. 16120. Toll-Free: 1-877-767-5732; 724-336-5180l. Email: sn**@sn*****.com. www.slovenefest.com. Features Slovenian polka bands and button box accordion clubs (indoors and outdoors), crafters, and food. Age 16 and under admitted free. July 7-9. $10 (Friday and Sunday), $15 (Saturday).
YSU Summer Festival of the Arts. Wean Park, 229 E. Front St., downtown Youngstown 44503. Annual downtown arts festival features juried art for sale, music, theatrical performances and food. Hosted by the Cultural Alliance. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, July 8; 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, July 9. July 8-9.
Piston Cruisers Car & Truck Show. Elm Road Triple Drive-In Theatre, 1895 Elm Road NE, Warren. Contact Mo at 330-766-4717 or Gary at 330-207-9619. in**@el******************.com. Car classes/categories include GM, Ford, Mopar, trucks and Jeep, street and rat rods, independent, foreign, 2000 and newer, best original and best custom. $10 per car entry. Registration: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Show/judging: 1-4 p.m. Dash plaques for the first 100 cars. Food will be available at the concession. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, July 8.
Trumbull County Fair. Trumbull County Fairgrounds, 899 Everett Hull Road, Cortland 44410. www.trumbullcountyfair.com…. Annual county fair features food, music, agricultural displays, truck and tractor pulls, a rodeo, and a demolition derby. July 11-16.
Girard Mount Carmel Festival. 33 W. Wilson Ave., Girard 44420. 330-545-8972. Features food (Italian and American), games, live music, and raffles. July 12-16.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Summer Festival. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 381 Robbins Ave., Niles 44446. mountcarmelniles.com. Annual festival includes church-made Italian food (including pizza), music, games, rides, and a bocce tournament. Open for lunch Thursday and Friday. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-10 p.m., Thursday, July 13; 11 a.m-1 p.m. and 5-11 p.m., Friday, July 14; 4-11 p.m,. Saturday, July 15; and 3-10 p.m., Sunday, July 16. July 13-16.
11th annual Butterfly Festival. Southside Community Butterfly Garden, 88 Williamson Ave., Youngstown. Family-friendly event includes live butterflies, music, food, vendors and plant sales and a pop-up library. 4-7 p.m., Saturday, July 15.
Thin Red Line Festival. American Legion Lake Post 737, 16465 Milton Ave., Lake Milton 44429. 330-654-5630, am*******************@gm***.com. This inaugural event seeks to raise funds for the Milton Township Fire Department’s purchase of search-and-rescue equipment. The festival includes food, raffles, children’s activities, vendors, a Mahoning County Bomb Squad demonstration, an auto-rescue demonstration, and a vehicle show (cars, trucks, Jeeps, and motorcycles). Noon-6 p.m., Sunday, July 16.
Warren Greek Fest. St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 3223 Atlantic Ave., NE, Warren 44483. www.warrengreekfest.com…. Annual festival features Greek food (gyros, souvlaki, taverna, Greek dining, and pastries), music, Greek dancers, rides and games. 4-10 p.m., Wednesday, July 19; 4-10 p.m., Thursday, July 20; 4-11 p.m., Friday, July 21; 4-11 p.m., Saturday, July 22; 1-9 p.m., Sunday, July 23. July 19-23. Free admission.
Lowellville Mt. Carmel Society Festival. Annual festival features food, music, fireworks and the iconic Babydoll Dance. Music each night. Fireworks Sunday, July 22. July 19-22.
2023 Mahoning Valley Irish Festival. Penguin Brewing Co., 460 E. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-770-6785. mvirishfestival.com…. mv*************@gm***.com. The Mahoning Valley Irish Festival celebrates Irish heritage with food, music, and cultural activities. 5-11 p.m., Friday, July 21; 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Saturday, July 22. July 21-22.
22nd annual Grateful Fest 2023. Nelson Ledges Quarry Park, 12001 Nelson Ledge Road, Garrettsville 44231. ticketquarry.com. The lineup includes Melvin Seals and JGB, Hyryder (Grateful Dead tribute), Ekoostik Hookah, The Alligators, Pink Talking Fish, Clare Maloney and the Great Adventure, The Last Waltz, Oma Joy, Willy Mac Music, Kofi Baker’s Cream Faith, and Michael Falzarano and Friends. The event offershiking, biking, camping, swimming, cliff diving, sunbathing, and vendors. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Admission includes music and camping. Friday-Sunday single pass: $85 presale, $95 gate; Friday-Sunday group pass (includes reserved site and up to five single passes): $500-$525 presale; Saturday-Sunday single pass: $70 (gate only); Thursday-Sunday single pass: $110 presale, $125 gate; ages 4-14 are $15/day, or $25 for the weekend; ages 0-3 are free. July 21-23.
WaterFire. 7 W. State St., downtown Sharon, Pa. 16146. 724 301-1868 or in**@wa***************.org. This annual arts-and-music festival features two one-day events for 2023 (July 22 and Sept. 16). The art festival and other activities begin at 2 p.m. and include regional art, music, crafters, and performing artists. The evening includes a number of fire baskets floating on the Shenango River at dusk. 2-11 p.m., Saturday, July 22.
Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Italian Festival. 343 Via Mount Carmel Ave., Youngstown 44505. 330-743-4144. Annual church festival features Italian food, music, children’s activities, raffles, and heritage and culture. July 27-30.
Youth Art Day. 180 N. Park Ave., Courthouse Square, downtown Warren 44481. YA*****@gm***.com and in*********@tr**********.org. The Fine Arts Council of Trumbull County will collaborate with area high school students to bring its inaugural ”Youth Art Day” to downtown Warren. The event will feature young creatives from 12-18 – from artists to musicians. Noon-5 p.m., Saturday, July 29.
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