Summer fun!

Here are some of the events happening in the region from May to September. The Vindicator will update our events weekly throughout the summer. Email your events to us at entertainment@vindy.com

Friday-Saturday

Dulci-More Festival 15, BSA Camp McKinley, 37748 Furnace Road, Lisbon. Folk and traditional musicians.

JUNE 4

Church Festival, 5-11, St. Joseph the Provider Church, 633 Porter Ave., Campbell. Delicious homemade Polish food and other international foods, adult and children’s rides. Entertainment by Dr. Rock, Jack Vasko and Joe Fedorchak, John Lapinski, Del Rezek, Eddie Vallus and Del Sinchak. (330) 755-0266.

JUNE 5

Church Festival, 7-11, St. Joseph the Provider Church, Campbell. (330) 755-0266.

JUNE 6

Church Festival and Fitness Day, 8 a.m., St. Joseph the Provider Church, Campbell. There will also be a bench-press competition at 9:30. Prizes. Registration forms should be submitted by May 29 to receive a T-shirt. $15 for adults, $10 for high school and junior high students. (330) 755-0266.

Artists of the Rust Belt Festival, noon-1 a.m., Rust Belt Brewing Co. at the B&O Station, 530 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. Live music, art, food and beer. Admission is free.

JUNE 7

Church Festival, 11 a.m. Polka Mass, St. Joseph the Provider Church, Campbell. Jim Loboy M.C. for ballroom dancing at 2 p.m. (330) 755-0266.

Artists of the Rust Belt Festival, noon-6, Rust Belt Brewing Co. at the B&O Station, 530 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. Live music, art, food and beer. Admission is free.

JUNE 11-14

Parish Festival, St. Pius X, 1401 Moncrest N.W., Warren. Live entertainment nightly.

JUNE 13

Rock the Block, 4 p.m.-2 a.m., Federal Street, between Phelps Street and Wick Avenue, downtown Youngstown. Live music, food, vendors.

JUNE 17

Parish Festival, St. Nicholas Church, 764 Fifth St., Struthers. Bands each night and raffle.

JUNE 17-JULY 1

Summerfest 2009, Trumbull Art Gallery, 196-198 E. Market St., Warren. Opening reception at 6:30 June 17 to meet the artist instructors. Parade at noon July 1 (meet at 11:30 a.m. to organize). Summerfest workshop and class fees are $7 per hour, and need-based scholarships are available. Fees are discounted if participants register by May 30. (330) 395-4876.

JUNE 18-19

Parish Festival, St. Nicholas Church, 764 Fifth St., Struthers. Bands each night and raffle.

JUNE 20

Parish Festival, St. Nicholas Church, 764 Fifth St., Struthers. Bands each night and raffle. Eddie Vallus Sat.

Annual Strawberry Festival and Craft Bazaar, 11 to 7, Jefferson Depot Village, 148 E. Jefferson St., Jefferson, Ohio. Includes strawberry shortcake, craft bazaar, tours, quilt show, kid’s corner, bake sale, and live entertainment, horse drawn surrey rides from 5-7 and spaghetti dinner in 1872 Depot Baggage Room. Donation of $3 for adults, 12 and under free. Free parking. All proceeds benefit restoration of 1888 Victorian House.

JUNE 21

Parish Festival, St. Nicholas Church, 764 Fifth St., Struthers. Bands each night and raffle. Del Sinchak Sun.

Annual Strawberry Festival and Craft Bazaar, noon to 5, Jefferson Depot Village. Includes live entertainment and antique car show at 1 p.m. Donation of $3 for adults, 12 and under free. Free parking. All proceeds benefit restoration of 1888 Victorian House.

JUNE 25

Parish Festival, St. Charles Church, 7345 Westview, Boardman. Music, fireworks, bingo, bakery booth, beer tent.

Rib Burn Off, 5-midnight, Eastwood Mall Parking Lot. Rib vendors from across the U.S., Bikini contest, admission $7. Purchase tickets online at www.westcoastproductionsinc.com.

JUNE 26

Parish Festival, St. Charles Church, 7345 Westview, Boardman. Music, fireworks, bingo, bakery booth, beer tent.

Celebrate Poland, 7 p.m.-11 p.m., Poland Town Hall in the village center; begins with parade at 7 p.m., Civil War encampment, fireworks, food.

Annual Strawberry Festival, 5-8:30, Poland Presbyterian Church, 2 Poland Manor, Poland. Strawberries, shortcake, ice cream, hot dogs, chips, drinks and desserts. Poland village parade passes at 7 p.m., fireworks seen from parking lot at 9 p.m.

Rib Burn Off, 5-midnight, Eastwood Mall Parking Lot. John Micheal Montgomery, car and bike show, prizes.

JUNE 27

Celebrate Poland, 9 a.m.-11 p.m., Poland Town Hall in the village center; Poland Idol contest — call (330) 502-3600; Civil War encampment, food, craft show, chalk art contest.

Parish Festival, St. Charles Church, 7345 Westview, Boardman. Music, fireworks, bingo, bakery booth, beer tent.

Rib Burn Off, noon to midnight, Eastwood Mall parking lot.

JUNE 28

Parish Festival, St. Charles Church, 7345 Westview, Boardman. Music, fireworks, bingo, bakery booth, beer tent.

Rib Burn Off, noon to midnight, Eastwood Mall parking lot.

JULY 9

Parish Festival, St. Luke Church, 5235 South Ave., Boardman. Kids night Thursday, free hot dogs to children under 12. Nightly entertainment, Chinese auction.

Campbell City Fest, 6-11, Roosevelt Park. 6-8, Diva entertainment, DJ and karaoke; 8-11 Following June Band. Daily: rides by Sam’s Amusements, American and ethnic foods, Chinese auction, raffles.

Struthers Day, 5-9, Mauthe Park, Struthers. Aqua Ohio will provide food. There will be music, games and sponsors booths. Free.

JULY 10

Parish Festival, St. Luke Church, 5235 South Ave., Boardman. Nightly entertainment, Chinese auction.

Campbell City Fest, 5:30-11, Roosevelt Park. 5:30-6 Opening ceremony; 6:30-7:30 Little King and Queen contest; 8-11 Sante Fe Country Band.

Slovenefest, SNPJ Recreation Center, 270 Martin Road, Enon Valley, Pa.

JULY 11

Parish Festival, St. Luke Church, 5235 South Ave., Boardman. Nightly entertainment, Chinese auction.

Campbell City Fest, noon-11, Roosevelt Park. Noon, Parade; 3-5 Rachelle Joy; 5:30-7:30 Ronnie Rupert; 8-11 DJ Dr. Rock (Oldies).

Summer Festival of the Arts, 10-7, Youngstown State University. Island Breeze Pan Harmony performers show off their steel drum skills. Artist’s marketplace, music, theater and dance performances, ethnic fest, children’s activities and community cultural participation.

Slovenefest, SNPJ Recreation Center, 270 Martin Road, Enon Valley, Pa.

JULY 12

Parish Festival, St. Luke Church, 5235 South Ave., Boardman. Nightly entertainment, Chinese auction.

Campbell City Fest, 2-11, Roosevelt Park. 2-4 Libby and the Tamburitzans; 4-6 Vince Camp “Serenata D’Italia”; 6-8 Conjuncto Riquena Band; 8:30-10:30 Rocco Monaco Orchestra.

Summer Festival of the Arts, 11-5, Youngstown State University. Artist’s marketplace, music, theater and dance performances, ethnic fest, children’s activities and community cultural participation.

Slovenefest, SNPJ Recreation Center, 270 Martin Road, Enon Valley, Pa.

JULY 15

Parish Festival, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, 381 Robbins Ave., Niles. Fireworks, entertainment, homemade Italian food, games rides and raffles.

JULY 16

Parish Festival, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, 381 Robbins Ave., Niles. Fireworks, entertainment, homemade Italian food, games rides and raffles.

JULY 17

Parish Festival, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, 381 Robbins Ave., Niles. Fireworks, entertainment, homemade Italian food, games rides and raffles.

Parish Festival, St. Joseph Church, 11045 St. Joseph Blvd., Mantua. Ox roast, food, rides, games, contests, giveaways, raffles, live entertainment, tractor, truck and semi pulls, dining hall, casino, trade booths. www.stjosephmantua.com for complete details.

JULY 18

Parish Festival, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, 381 Robbins Ave., Niles. Fireworks, entertainment, homemade Italian food, games rides and raffles.

Parish Festival, St. Joseph Church, 11045 St. Joseph Blvd., Mantua. Ox roast, food, rides, games, contests, giveaways, raffles, live entertainment, tractor, truck and semi pulls, dining hall, casino, trade booths. www.stjosephmantua.com for complete details.

Pig Iron Community Street Festival, 10-9, North Phelps Street, downtown Youngstown. Join our Talent Show, 3:30-5:30, 4 minute limit, pre-registration required, all ages welcome. Music, artists, fun for the family. No admission.

JULY 19

Parish Festival, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, 381 Robbins Ave., Niles. Fireworks, entertainment, homemade Italian food, games rides and raffles.

Parish Festival, St. Joseph Church, 11045 St. Joseph Blvd., Mantua. Ox roast, food, rides, games, contests, giveaways, raffles, live entertainment, tractor, truck and semi pulls, dining hall, casino, trade booths. www.stjosephmantua.com for complete details.

JULY 23-25

Parish Festival, St. Rose Church, 48 E. Main St., Girard. Homemade foods, rides, raffle, bingo, music.

JULY 26

Parish Festival, St. Rose Church, 48 E. Main St., Girard. Homemade foods, rides, raffle, bingo, music, fireworks 11 p.m.

11th Annual Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Italian Festival Parade, floats, clowns, classic cars, political cars, gymnastic groups, business vehicles, bands and more. Beginning 5th St. & Lincoln Ave. 2 p.m.

JULY 30

Parish Festival, St. Rose of Lima, 394 Tenney Ave., Campbell. Spanish food, live entertainment, kids’ corner, games and talent contest.

Carnation City Festival, noon-10, Carnation Mall, U.S. Route 62, Alliance. Rib fest and musical entertainment.

JULY 31

Parish Festival, St. Rose of Lima, 394 Tenney Ave., Campbell. Spanish food, live entertainment, kids’ corner, games.

Carnation City Festival, noon-10, Carnation Mall, U.S. Route 62, Alliance. Rib fest and musical entertainment.

24th annual Greater Youngstown Italian Fest, 11-11, Central square, downtown Youngstown. Entertainment will include The Gaylords, Pino Marelli, and bands: Frank Gallo, Rocco Monaco, Jim Frank Trio, The Cavaliers, Busting Loose, Frankie and the Sensations, Del Rezek, Del Sinchak and Dom Tocco. There will also be grape stomping, wine tasting contest, pasta eating contest, Little King and Queen, Miss Italian Pageant, 20 bocce teams, 20 morra teams, 50/50 raffle, Venetian auction, rides, games and food.

AUG. 1

Parish Festival, St. Rose of Lima, 394 Tenney Ave., Campbell. Spanish food, live entertainment, kids’ corner, games.

Carnation City Festival, noon-10, Carnation Mall, U.S. Route 62, Alliance. Rib fest and musical entertainment.

24th annual Greater Youngstown Italian Fest, 3-11, Central square, downtown Youngstown.

AUG. 2

Parish Festival, St. Rose of Lima, 394 Tenney Ave., Campbell. Spanish food, live entertainment, kids’ corner, games.

24th annual Greater Youngstown Italian Fest, 11-10:30, Central square, downtown Youngstown. Mass and carrying of the Madonna will take place under the Roma stage in the morning.

AUG. 3-5

Columbiana County Fair, Lisbon.

Aug. 4, Country singer Chuck Wicks with Savannah Jack, 8 p.m.

AUG. 6

Columbiana County Fair, Lisbon.

Warren Italian-American Heritage Festival, 4:45-11, Courthouse Square, Warren. Opening ceremony and ribbon cutting followed by Tiny King and Queen and Miss Italian pageants. Bocce Tournament begins. Music of Oro Puro on main stage. Daily, cultural exhibits, Italian cookies and pastries, music and dancing in Anheuser Busch Beer Tent.

AUG. 7

Columbiana County Fair, Lisbon.

Warren Italian-American Heritage Festival, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., Courthouse Square, Warren. Kickoff breakfast with keynote speaker Tony Lariccia. Daily, cultural exhibits, Italian cookies and pastries, music and dancing in Anheuser Busch Beer Tent. Dana School of Music and Oro Puro on main stage.

Carnation City Festival, 9 a.m., Tannenhauf Golf Club, Alliance. Men and women, YWCA golf scramble.

AUG. 8

Columbiana County Fair, Lisbon.

Warren Italian-American Heritage Festival, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., Courthouse Square, Warren. Wine taste competition, children’s entertainment in afternoon and Morra tournament. Pasta Sauce Contest, Italica, the Gaylords, Graziana and Moreno Fruzzetti on main stage.

Carnation City Festival, 7:30 community breakfast at Mount Union College Hoover-Price Campus Center; 8-5 Flower Show, Carnation Mall; 9-2 Carnation Quilt Guild sewing demo and display, Rodman Library at Carnation Mall; noon-4 auto show at Glamorgan Castle; 1-4 Haines House Tours, 186 W. Market St., Alliance.

African Cultural Weekend Fest, 9-7, Mill Creek Community Center, 496 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown. Arts, crafts, food, music, dance and drill teams, parade at 10 a.m. and moon bounce for children. Free event. Interested vendors contact Cynthia Carter (330) 207-4710.

AUG. 9

Columbiana County Fair, Lisbon.

Warren Italian-American Heritage Festival, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., Courthouse Square, Warren. Outdoor Italian Mass with continental breakfast to follow. Grand parade in the afternoon. Music of Italica, the Gaylords, Graziana and Moreno Fruzzetti on main stage. Ends with fireworks.

Carnation City Festival, 8:30-noon fishing derby, Kidwell lake, Silver Park, Alliance; 9-4 Fire truck pump-in & muster, Glamorgan Castle grounds; 1 parade, Park and Main to Glamorgan Castle; 1-4 Haines House and Mabel Hartzell Historic Home tours; 3 Vintage baseball game, Glamorgan Castle grounds; 4-8 Cruise-in, Doug’s Classic ‘57; 7 Queen pageant, Alliance High School Auditorium.

AUG. 10

Carnation City Festival, 1-4, 6-8 Haines House tours; 1-4 Mabel Hartzell House tours; ice cream socials at various nursing homes; 6-9 Junior sports events, Alliance High School, Dawson Field.

AUG. 11

Carnation City Festival, 9 Senior “no tap” bowling tournament at College Plaza Lanes; 1-4 Haines House and Mabel Hartzell Home tours.

AUG. 12

Carnation City Festival, 10-4 Beech Creek Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve; noon-1:30 Style show and luncheon, Mount Union College Hoover Price Campus Center; 1-4 Haines House and Mabel Hartzell House tours; 4-9 Days in the park with musical entertainment at Silver Park.

AUG. 13

Carnation City Festival, 10-4 Beech Creek Botanical Garden, Alliance; 1-4 Haines House and Mabel Hartzell House tours; 4-9 Days in the park and musical entertainment and hot air balloons lift-off at Silver Park.

AUG. 14

Carnation City Festival, 10-4 Beech Creek Botanical Garden, Alliance; 1-4 Haines House and Mabel Hartzell House tours; 4-9:30, pet show, musical entertainment and hot air balloons at Silver Park.

AUG. 15

Carnation City Festival, 11 Grand parade East on State St. then North on Union to Broadway; 10-4 Beech Creek Botanical Garden; 1-10, Community Gospel songfest, musical entertainment and fireworks at 9:30 in Silver Park.

AUG. 16

Parish Festival, St. Matthias Church, 915 Cornell Ave., Youngstown. 11:30 a.m. Polka mass, Slovak food, music.

Carnation City Festival, 8:30-12:30 Triathlon/duathalon from West Branch State Park to Alliance high School; 10-4 Beech Creek Botanical Gardens; 1-4 Haines House and Mabel Hartzell House tours; 2, 2:30, 3:30, 4 hikes and crafts at Mount Union College Nature Center, 9:30 fireworks at Silver Park.

AUG. 20-23

Glendi Festival, St. John Greek Orthodox Church, 4955 Glenwood Ave., Boardman. Greek food, music and dancing.

AUG. 23

Vexfest, 10 a.m. to 2 a.m., Federal Street, between Phelps Street and Wick Avenue, downtown Youngstown. Live music all day, food, vendors.

SEPT. 2

Canfield Fair, 8 a.m., Canfield Fairgrounds, Route 46, Canfield. Grandstand attractions: cheerleading demonstrations, 11-1. Free daily happenings. Senior Citizen shuttles available 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

SEPT. 3

Canfield Fair, 21 WFMJ/WBCB Day, Youth Day. Grandstand: school band concert, 11 a.m.; 4-H King and Queen Coronation.

SEPT. 4

Canfield Fair, WKBN TV 27 Fox 17/62 Day. Grandstand: Demolition Derby, 8 p.m. Guided senior citizen shuttle, 8-5.

SEPT. 5

Canfield Fair, Family Day and WYTV New Channel 33 Day. Grandstand: Draft Pony Pig Iron Derby, 8 a.m.; Harness racing, noon; truck and tractor pull, 7 p.m.

SEPT. 6

Canfield Fair, Y-103 Day. Grandstand: Hank Williams Jr. and George Jones, 8 p.m. Worship services: 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Dress a Cow Contest, 1 p.m.

SEPT. 7

Canfield Fair, Labor Day and K105 Day. Grandstand: Open Draft Horse Pig Iron Derby, 8-11 a.m.; Harness racing, noon.