Summer festivals, fairs, special events – June 2025 | Our guide covers the Youngstown-Warren area, Columbiana County and western Pennsylvania.
Sebring Firemen’s Festival. 235 E. Ohio Ave., Sebring 44672-1412. Includes food, music, bingo, rides, a car show and a parade (Friday). June 4-7.
Bike Nite. Quaker Steak and Lube, Sharon, 101 Chestnut St., Sharon, Pa. 16146. D.J. Fast Freddie hosts. Includes entertainment, prizes and contests. 6-9 p.m., the first Wednesday of the month. June through August. June 4.
Forest County Bigfoot Festival. Main Street (Town Circle), Marienville, Pa. 16239. fo*****************@***il.com…. Includes vendors, food trucks, speakers, entertainment, raffles and family fun. Activities include a speakers’ roundtable, a 5K race and other Bigfoot-themed activities. 6-9 p.m., Friday; 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday; and 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday. June 6-8.
Trumbull County African American Achievers Association Heritage Festival. Courthouse Square Park, 161 High St. N.W., Warren 44481. Email: Tr***************@***il.com…. The 39th 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 10:30 a.m. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. each day. June 6-8.
Living Dead Weekend Monroeville 2025. 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, official merchandise, panel discussions and location tours. Visit the website for more information. Visit the event website for ticket information. June 6-8.
8th 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. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, June 7. 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 at the Hometown Bank Plaza and Brewhouse patio. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday, June 7.
Weathersfield Flag Festival. 3750 S. Main St., Mineral Ridge 44440. Features a parade (Friday), live music, food, vendors, bocce, carnival games and a beer tent. June 12-15.
Juneteenth Celebration. Farrell Veterans Square, Call Peggy at 724-971-3544. The event will celebrate African-American culture and heritage in greater Mercer County. Includes food, vendors and entertainment. A highlight of the celebration will be a guide Underground Railroad tour on Saturday. For reservations or questions about the event, call Peggy at 724-971-3544 or email mc**@*****************PA.com…. 4-8 p.m., Friday and 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday. June 13-14.
14th annual Simply Slavic Heritage Festival. Federal Plaza East, downtown Youngstown 44503. Email: in**@**********ic.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. 5-11 p.m., Friday and noon-midnight, Saturday. $3. Children 12 and younger admitted free. June 13-14.
Rescheduled: Chalk on the Walk. 180 N. Park Ave., Courthouse Square Park, downtown Warren 44481. 330-469-1729. Email: ch**********@***il.com…. The Fine Arts Council of Trumbull County will host its annual “Chalk on the Walk” where children can explore their artistic creativity (with 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. New date: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, July 12.
Pride Youngstown 2025. Central Square, downtown Youngstown 44503. The family friendly and inclusive event will feature a parade, festival, entertainment, vendors and educational workshops. Noon-9 p.m., Saturday, June 14.
42nd annual Father’s Day Antique Car Show. Along State Street, downtown Sharon, Pa. 16146. Features over 600 cars. The Shenango Valley Region of the Antique Automotive Club of America hosts. Noon-4 p.m., Sunday, June 15.
#1 Cochran Chevrolet Buick GMC Youngstown Ribs-N-Rock Festival. DeBartolo Commons, Southern Park Mall, 7401 Market St., Boardman 44512. Facebook: RibsNRock. Features a rib cook off and music festival. Free admission daily until 3 p.m. Thursday ($7 after 3 p.m.), Friday and Saturday ($10 after 3 p.m.). Chris Higbee headlines. Opening acts include Broken Reins and Candance Campana. Thursday, June 19. The Clarks headline. Opening acts include Rajma, No Funk No Justice and Pluto in Retrograde. Friday, June 20. Fuel headlines. Opening acts include AC & The Heat, Huckin’ Fillbillies and Turbo Lovers. Saturday, June 21. June 19-21.
Ohio Viking Festival 2025. Lake County Fairgrounds, 1301 Mentor Ave., Painesville 44077. The festival returns to welcome midsummer in Nordic fashion. The festival is now located at the Lake County Fairgrounds, The festival includes viking lore and activities, games, music, jousting, immersive entertainment, artisans, food, children’s activities and ancient Viking history. June 20-22.
Riverfest. Packard Park, 1703 Mahoning Ave., Warren 44483. This family-friendly celebrates the Mahoning River with live music, exhibits, vendors and food trucks. The event is presented by Friends of the Mahoning River. Note this year’s location. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, June 21.
Full Spectrum Pride in the Valley Festival. 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 21.
2025 Juneteenth Weeklong Celebration. Wean Park and 229 E. Front St. (Covelli Centre parking lot), downtown Youngstown. Facebook. Email: ju******************@***il.com…. The celebration features cultural and educational programming, food, music and other activities. Visit the Juneteenth Weeklong Celebration website for registration information and additional program details. June 21-22.
Cortland Community Street Fair. Main Street, downtown Cortland 44410. Email: co**********************@***il.com…. This annual street festival features food, rides, entertainment and children’s activities. Sponsored by the Cortland Lions Club. June 26-28.
Pistons Cruisers Car and Truck Show 2025. 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. Registration 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Judging/show: 1-4 p.m., Saturday, June 28.
50th Annual Mesopotamia Ox Roast, Antiques and Flea Market. 8800 state Route 534, Mesopotamia 44439. 440-693-4602. Email: ox**********@***il.com…. This annual event benefits Mesopotamia’s volunteer firefighters association. Features 160 vendors, entertainment, and the festival’s iconic roast beef sandwiches. There will also be a pancake breakfast (7-11 a.m.) each day at the Town Hall. 10 a.m-8 p.m., Friday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday. July 4-6.
47th Annual Austintown 4th of July Parade. Intersection of Raccoon Road and Kirk, Austintown 44515. This year’s theme is “Freedom Shines in Every Wave & Smile!” The theme is inspired by Christopher Wetzel, the parade’s grand marshal, who is known for waving at passersby on state Route 46. Noon, Friday, July 4.
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