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Trumbull County African American Achievers Association Heritage Festival. Courthouse Square Park, 161 High St. N.W., Warren 44481. Email:
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. This annual festival celebrates African American heritage and culture. The three-day event includes African vendors, food trucks, a parade (Saturday), a Sunday gospel program, live music (Warren Community Amphitheatre) and disc jockeys. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., June 2-4.
6th Annual Car Show. New Castle School of Trades, 4117 Pulaski Road, New Castle, Pa. 16101 www.ncstrades.edu…. Bill Grandy, 724-977-3541 or Phil Riggs, 724-290-3870. Occurs on the New Castle School of Trades campus. There is a $5 registration for participating cars. Proceeds benefit a military-related charity. Includes tool and food vendors. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, June 3. Free.
Main Street Kent Art & Wine Festival. N. Water Street, downtown Kent 44240. mainstreetkent.org…. The Art & Wine Festival is presented by Hometown Bank, The Portager and Acorn Alley. Features Ohio wineries, local artists, live music, and food trucks. Occurs on N. Water Street from the Hometown Bank Plaza to Portage Street. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday, June 3.
Croatian Festival. Strossmayer Croatian Picnic Grounds, 4202 Smith Stewart Road, Vienna 44473. 330-507-6660. Features roast lamb, haluski, sarma (Croatian stuffed cabbage), strudel, burek (filled pastries), a cookie bakeoff, live music, dancing and folk group performances. Lamb and pork (roasted on a spit) will be available by preorder only. Order by May 26. Noon-8 p.m., Saturday, June 3. $8 entrance fee, 12 and under free.
Weathersfield Flag Festival. 1451 Prospect St., Mineral Ridge 44440. Features live music (Random Strangers Band, Thursday; 80 Proof, Friday; Old Skool, Saturday), food concessions, Flag Day parade (6 p.m., Friday), vendors, beer tent, bocce and carnival games. June 8-10. 5-11 p.m., Thursday, June 8; 5-11 p.m., Friday, June 9; and 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Saturday, June 10.
Living Dead Weekend Monroeville 2023. Monroeville Mall, 200 Mall Circle Drive, Monroeville, Pa. 15146. www.thelivingdeadweekend.com…. This annual festival celebrates George A. Romero’s “Dawn of the Dead” and the entire library of films based on “The Living Dead” series. The festival also celebrates “Dawn of the Dead” in the place it was filmed (Monroeville Mall) and the people who made it. The event includes movie screenings, celebrity appearances, official merchandise, panel discussions and location tours. Note: Covid protocols remain in place. Visit the website for times. June 9-11. Friday, June 9, Saturday, June 10, and Sunday, June 11. Three-day pass: $40; single-day pass: $20 (Friday), $30 (Saturday), and $20 (Sunday).
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. Includes over 100 vendors, food trucks, speakers, entertainment, raffles, and family fun. Activities include a 5K run, a Bigfoot hunt in the forest, and a Bigfoot kids’ hunt. 6 p.m., Friday, June 9; 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday, June 10; and 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sunday, June 11. June 9-11. (Forest County Bigfoot Festival)
Forest County Bigfoot Festival. Main Street (Town Circle), Marienville, Pa. 16239.
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. Includes over 100 vendors, food trucks, speakers, entertainment, raffles, and family fun. Activities include a 5K run, a Bigfoot hunt in the forest, and a Bigfoot kids’ hunt. 6 p.m., Friday, June 9; 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday, June 10; and 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sunday, June 11. June 9-11.
3rd Annual Youngstown Juneteenth Weeklong Celebration. www.youngstownjuneteenth.com. Facebook: youngstownjuneteenth. Email:
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. This weeklong celebration includes The 2nd Annual Juneteenth Sankofa Ball, Legacy Talk: Genealogy Workshop & Discussion, A Recipe For Change: Black Male Wellness Panel Discussion, Open Mic Night @ Dope Cider House, Financial Freedom through Entepreneurship, and the Youngstown Juneteenth Cultural Festival. Events occur at various locations, including Wean Park, Tyler History Center, Covelli Centre, Main Library, YMCA, YWCA, and the Dope Cider House. Visit the Juneteenth Weeklong Celebration website for registration information and additional program details. June 10-18.
Sebring Firemen’s Festival Bike Night. 235 E. Ohio Ave, Sebring 44672-1412. The Sebring Fireman’s Festival Bike Night is hosted by American Legion Riders Post 76. 4-7 p.m., Saturday, June 10.
Riverfest. B&O Station, 534 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44502. This family friendly celebration of the Mahoning River includes kayak trips, children’s activities, music, and food. In addition, the Artists of the Rust Belt will host their Summer Market inside the B&O Station. “Riverfest” is presented by Friends of the Mahoning River. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, June 11.
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. This two-day festival features food, ethnic music, folk dancing, a Slavic Marketplace, a heritage tent (with educational information and exhibits), and a Slavic beer garden with imports. 5-11 p.m., Friday, June 16 and noon-midnight, Saturday, June 17. $5. Children 12 and younger admitted free. (Simply Slavic)
Simply Slavic Heritage Festival. Downtown Youngstown 44503. www.simplyslavic.org…. Email:
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. This two-day festival features food, ethnic music, folk dancing, a Slavic Marketplace, a heritage tent (with educational information and exhibits), and a Slavic beer garden with imports. 5-11 p.m., Friday, June 16 and noon-midnight, Saturday, June 17. $5. Children 12 and younger admitted free.
Full Spectrum Pride in the Valley Festival. 161 High St., N.W., Courthouse Square Park, downtown Warren 44481. 234-254-8924. www.fullspectrumcommunityoutreach.org. This annual LGBTQ+ festival features food trucks, vendors, health screenings, children’s activities, live entertainment, a beer garden, and a pride parade. Noon-9 p.m., Saturday, June 17.
Cortland Community Street Fair. Main Street, downtown Cortland 44410. Email:
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. This annual street festival features food, rides, entertainment, a Beach Party Parade (Saturday), and children’s activities. Sponsored by the Cortland Lions Club. June 22-24.
#1 Cochran Chevrolet Buick GMC Youngstown Ribs-N-Rock Festival. DeBartolo Commons, Southern Park Mall, 7401 Market St., Boardman 44512. Website: ribsnrock.com. Facebook: RibsNRock. Presented by #1 Cochran, Hollywood Gaming with sponsorship by Penguin Beer, 93.3 The Wolf, and Bud Light. Features a rib cook off and music festival. Thursday: The Clarks perform with special guests Triple Threat and Bad JuJu Cleveland. Friday: Fuel performs with special guests Negative Zen, No Funk No Justice and RDNA. Saturday: The Gin Blossoms perform with special guests Turbo Lovers, Youngstown’s EPIC Band and AC & The Heat. Doors open at noon. Free admission daily until 3 p.m. After 3 p.m., admission is $7. June 22-24.
Ohio Viking Festival 2022. Trumbull County Fairgrounds, 899 Everett Hull Road, Cortland 44410 www.ohiovikingfestival.com…. The Ohio Viking Festival returns for its seventh year. Feature classes, games, artisans and food. The festival will welcome midsummer in Nordic fashion and includes a torch lighting ceremony. 4-10 p.m., Friday, June 23; 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday, June 24; and 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday, June 25.
Chalk on the Walk. 180 N. Park Ave., Courthouse Square Park, downtown Warren 44481. 330-469-1729. Website: trumbullarts.org…. Email:
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. The Fine Arts Council of Trumbull County will host its annual “Chalk on the Walk,” where children can explore their artistic creativity (with free chalk supplied by the Fine Arts Council). The event is open to all children. The free event also features children’s activities, art vendors, handmade goods, and live music. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, June 24.
49th Annual Mesopotamia Ox Roast, Antiques and Flea Market. 8800 state Route 534, Mesopotamia 44439. 440-693-4602. Email:
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. This annual event benefits Mesopotamia’s volunteer firefighters association. Features 160 vendors, entertainment, and the festival’s iconic roast beef sandwiches. 10 a.m-8 p.m., Friday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday. June 30-July 2.
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