Youngstown Events | Festivals, fairs, special events – June 2024 – updates. 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.
Festival update: Due to safety issues related to the Realty Tower explosion downtown, the Simply Slavic festival has relocated to the Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre.
7th Annual Car Show. New Castle School of Trades, 4117 Pulaski Road, New Castle, Pa. 16101. Phil Riggs, 724-290-3870. Occurs on the New Castle School of Trades campus. This four-class show features custom trophies. Includes a D.J., food, tool truck, vendors and raffles. Gates open at 8 a.m. with dash plaques for first 200. There’s a $5 registration for participating cars. Proceeds benefit American Legion riders. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, June 1. Free.
Main Street Kent Art & Wine Festival. N. Water Street, downtown Kent 44240. The Art & Wine Festival is presented by Main Street Kent and The River Merchant. Features Ohio wineries, local artists, live music and food trucks. Music occurs from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. at the Hometown Bank Plaza and Brewhouse patio. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday, June 1.
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 (now through May 27). Noon-8 p.m., Saturday, June 1. $8 entrance fee, 12 and under free.
Sebring Firemen’s Festival. 235 E. Ohio Ave., Sebring 44672-1412. Includes food, music, bingo, rides, a car show (Thursday) and a parade (Friday). June 5-8.
Weathersfield Flag Festival. 3750 S. Main St., Mineral Ridge 44440. Features a parade (6 p.m., Friday), live music, food, vendors, bocce, carnival games and a beer tent. The Rumble-In-The-Ridge Car Show also occurs in the Community Park and Fairgrounds (10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday) and the Color Run (10 a.m., Saturday). June 6-8.
Trumbull County African American Achievers Association Heritage Festival. Courthouse Square Park, 161 High St. N.W., Warren 44481. Email: Tr***************@gm***.com. The 38th annual festival celebrates African American heritage and culture. The three-day festival features African vendors, food trucks, live music and disc jockeys. A parade occurs Saturday at 11 a.m. (originating at Grace AME on Main Avenue and continuing to Courthouse Square). The Ohio Players will perform Saturday from 6-9 p.m. at the Warren Community Amphitheatre. The concert is free, but donations will be accepted. 11 a.m.-9 p.m each day. June 7-9.
Living Dead Weekend Monroeville 2024. Monroeville Mall, 200 Mall Circle Drive, Monroeville, Pa. 15146. This annual festival celebrates George A. Romero’s iconic “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 (Joe Shelby from “Dawn of the Dead”), official merchandise, panel discussions and location tours. Visit the website for more information. Note: COVID protocols remain in effect. Three-day pass: $40; single-day pass: $20 (Friday), $30 (Saturday), and $20 (Sunday). June 7-9.
Forest County Bigfoot Festival. Main Street (Town Circle), Marienville, Pa. 16239. fo*****************@gm***.com. Includes vendors, food trucks, speakers, entertainment, raffles and family fun. Activities include a Bigfoot calling contest (Saturday), a speakers’ roundtable (Saturday), a 5K race (Sunday) and other Bigfoot-related activities. 6-9 p.m., Friday, June 7; 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday, June 8; and 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sunday, June 9. June 7-9.
Taste of Youngstown 4K & 0.0. Penguin City Brewery, 460 E. Federal S., Youngstown 44503. Features a 4K through downtown Youngstown. The run begins at 6 p.m. and food is available at 7 p.m. Registration ends June 11. Visit here to register. Food participants include Penguin City Beer, Pizza Joe’s, Lena’s Pierogi House, Love Soup, Jimmy’s Italian Specialities, Gia Russa’s, DiRusso’s Sausage, Antone’s, Wing Stop and White House Fruit Farm. Includes a local cookie table. Friday, June 14.
Location update: 13th annual Simply Slavic Heritage Festival. Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre, 201 S. Phelps St., Youngstown 44503. Email: in**@si**********.org. 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. Festival-goers should enter at the Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre main gate. There will be a security swipe at the entrance, but purses and bags are permitted. Parking is available on various downtown surface lots. Simply Slavic will provide tables and chairs for dining. Festival-goers are invited to bring a stadium chair or blanket for the lawn. No pets, except for service animals. 5-11 p.m., Friday and noon-midnight, Saturday. $5. Children 12 and younger admitted free. June 14-15.
2024 Juneteenth Weeklong Celebration. Facebook. Email: ju******************@gm***.com. Events and activities occur at various locations in downtown Youngstown, including Wean Park. The weeklong celebration features cultural and educational programming, food, music and other activities. Schedule: 2024 Juneteenth Sankofa Ball (Saturday, June 15), YSU Black Experience Self-Guided Tour (Monday, June 17), Genealogy Workshop & Discussion (Tuesday, June 18), The Art of Black Business: Panel Discussion & Networking Event (Friday, June 21), Youth Day (11 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, June 22, car show (Sunday, June 23) and the Youngstown Soul Food Cook Off (1:30-5 p.m., Sunday, June 23). Visit the Juneteenth Weeklong Celebration website for registration information and additional program details. June 15-23.
Fowler Founder’s Day Celebration. Fowler Center, Fowler Township. Celebrates the founding of this rural Trumbull County community by Samuel Fowler. Activities include a parade, Civil War encampment, speakers, historical portrayals, food, historical crafts/children’s games and a pie-eating contest. For more information on the history of Fowler, visit the Fowler Historical Society page. Saturday, June 15.
Color Fun & Run. Downtown New Castle, Pa. Family-friendly event features music, games, art vendors, food trucks and information about LGBTQ+ history, advocacy and community resources. A one-block “young run” begins at 5:30 p.m. The all-ages fun starts at 6 p.m. Visit the Hoyt Arts + Education page for registration and more information. Saturday, June. 15.
Full Spectrum Pride in the Valley Festival. 161 High St., NW, Courthouse Square Park, downtown Warren 44481. 330-718-1859. The annual LGBTQ+ festival features food trucks, vendors, health screenings, children’s activities, live entertainment, a beer garden and a pride parade. Noon-10 p.m., Saturday, June 15.
Cortland Community Street Fair. Main Street, downtown Cortland 44410. Email: co**********************@gm***.com. This annual street festival features food, rides, entertainment and children’s activities. Sponsored by the Cortland Lions Club. June 21-23.
The Jarrett Hutton Memorial Running Canvas 5K & 10K Run/Walk. Lakeview High School, 300 Hillman Drive, Cortland 44410. Occurs during Cortland Street Fair weekend. The Jarrett Hutton Memorial Running Canvas 5K & 10K walk/run event is hosted by the Love Life Foundation. Awards will be given to top three overall male and female runners in the 5K and 10K races. Proceeds benefit Animal PawTectors. 9 a.m. $30 (5K), $35 (10K).
#1 Cochran Chevrolet Buick GMC Youngstown Ribs-N-Rock Festival. DeBartolo Commons, Southern Park Mall, 7401 Market St., Boardman 44512. Facebook: RibsNRock. Presented by #1 Cochran, Hollywood Gaming, 93.3 The Wolf, Bud Light and Rock 106.9. Features a rib cook off and music festival. Free admission daily until 3 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Sunday ($7 after 3 p.m.). Saturday ($10 after 3 p.m.). Thursday, June 20: The Clarks headline. Opening acts include No Funk No Justice and AC & The Heat. Friday, June 21: Josey Scott headlines. Opening acts include the Undone and Bad JuJu. Saturday, June 22: Vince Neil headlines. Opening acts include Huckin’ Fillbillys, Turbo Lovers and Youngstown’s Epic Band. Sunday, June 23: Chris Higbee headlines. Opening acts include Broken Reins and Candace Campana. June 20-23.
Ohio Viking Festival 2024. Trumbull County Fairgrounds, 899 Everett Hull Road, Cortland 44410. The festival returns to welcome midsummer in Nordic fashion. Features viking camps, classes, games, artisans, food and children’s activities. Activities include axe-throwing, full-combat fighting and a torch-lighting ceremony. 4-10 p.m., Friday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday; and 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday. June 21-23.
Pride Youngstown 2024. Central Square, downtown Youngstown 44503. The family friendly and inclusive event will feature a parade, festival, entertainment, vendors and educational workshops. Saturday, June 22.
Chalk on the Walk. 180 N. Park Ave., Courthouse Square Park, downtown Warren 44481. 330-469-1729. Email: ch**********@gm***.com. 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 features children’s activities, art vendors, handmade goods and live music. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, June 22.
Riverfest. Spring Commons Park/B&O Station, 534 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44502. This family-friendly celebrates the Mahoning River with kayak trips, children’s activities, music and food. “Riverfest” is presented by Friends of the Mahoning River. June 23.
Rally at 46. Biker BrewHouse/Youngstown Harley-Davidson, 5700 Patriot Blvd., Austintown 44515. 330-505-2000. Features a bike show, a championship audio competition, music and other events throughout the weekend. A portion of the proceeds benefits Southeastern Guide Dogs, Inc. June 28-30.
Pistons Cruisers Car and Truck Show. Elm Road Triple Drive-In Theatre, 1895 Elm Road NE, Warren 44483. 330-372-9732. Features classic cars and trucks on the grounds of the Elm Road Triple Drive-In Theatre. 1 p.m., Saturday, June 29.
Austintown Fireworks Celebration. Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course, 655 N. Canfield-Niles Road, Austintown 44515. 330-518-7067. Features food, music, entertainment and fireworks. Noon-11 p.m., Sunday, June 30.
49th Annual Mesopotamia Ox Roast, Antiques and Flea Market. 8800 state Route 534, Mesopotamia 44439. 440-693-4602. Email: ox**********@gm***.com. 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. July 5-7.
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