SUMMER FUN: Fairs and Festivals

May 22, 2014 at 10:46a.m.

SUMMER FUN FAIRS AND FESTIVALS

MAY 22-26

East Palestine Street Fair, 15 S. Market St., East Palestine. Entertainment, rides, games, raffles, food and bingo. Hours: May 22-23, 5-11 p.m., May 24, 1-11 p.m., May 25, 1-8 p.m. www.eastpalestinechamber.com or 330-426-2128.

MAY 23-25

Dulci-More Festival, BSA Camp McKinley, 37748 Furnace Road, Lisbon. Concerts with folk and traditional musicians, workshops, games, food. 5 to 9:30 p.m. May 23, 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. May 24 and 25.

National Button Accordion Festival, Bessemer Croatian Club, 601 E. Poland Ave., Bessemer, Pa. Accordion and polka music concerts with dancing. Food and refreshments available. Admission May 23 is $8; Admission May 24 and 25 is $10. Hours; 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. May 23, noon to 10 p.m. May 24, noon to 9 p.m. May 25. 724-588-3786 or nationalbuttonaccordionfestival.com.

MAY 24-25

Mohnster Con: Film, Memorabilia and Pop Culture Festival, Best Western-Meander Inn, 870 Canfield Niles Road, Austintown. Hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. May 24 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 25. 330-509-5536.

MAY 31

Fifth Annual Big Tap In, Shepherd Event Center, South Ave., Boardman. Craft beer festival. Food, beer tasting and entertainment. www.bigtapin.com or 724-651-1300.

Festival on Phelps, Phelps Street, Downtown Youngstown, noon to 6 p.m. A celebration of art, food and music.

JUNE 1-14

Renova Music Festival, six concerts celebrating the art of chamber music, including orchestras and individuals. Opening concert, 7:30 p.m. June 4, Northminister Presbyterian Church, 2200 Wilmington Road, New Castle; Family Concert, 7:30 p.m., June 6, Northminister Presbyterian Church, 2200 Wilmington Road, New Castle; Renova Festival Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. June 7, Villa Maria Center 2015 Evergreen Road, Villa Maria; Faculty Artists Concert, 7:30 p.m. June 11, Northminister Presbyterian Church, 2200 Wilmington Road, New Castle; Young Artists Chamber Ensembles, 7:30 p.m. June 13, location TBD; Festival Finale, 7:30 p.m. June 14, Villa Maria Center 2015 Evergreen Road, Villa Maria. Tickets to individual concerts: adults $10, students $5. Available at the door or by calling 724-651-0701 or info@renovafestival.org.

JUNE 4-8

Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Festival, 4490 Norquest Blvd., Austintown. Rides, music nightly, polka mass 5 p.m. June 7 with Eddie Vallus, pony rides, nightly drawings, 50-50 raffle, mechanical bull riding and fireworks to close the festival at 10:30 p.m. June 8. Hours are 6-11 p.m. June 4, 6-midnight June 5-8. Early entry fee is $13 or $15 event day. www.ihmfestival5k.webs.com or 330-702-7316 during the day.

JUNE 5-8

Christ the Good Shepherd Parish Festival, formerly St. Joseph the Provider, 633 Porter Ave., Campbell. Features food from Campbell churches, entertainment, carnival rides, games and a basket auction. Entertainment includes: DJ Chico Gonzalez, 6-10:20 June 5; Power of Praise, 6-10:30 June 6; Del Sinchak Band, 5-10:30 June 7; Polka Mass 3 p.m., Eddie Vallus Band in the Church, 5-7 and John Gabriel, 7:30-10:30 June 8. Raffle and basket auctions are June 8 following concerts.

JUNE 6-8

Trumbull County African American Achievers Festival, Courthouse Square, 111 High St. NE, Warren. African-American culture and heritage, gospel music, rides, games, crafts, entertainment and food. Free. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. daily. Call 330-507-1016 for questions.

JUNE 7

Youngstown Gay Pride Festival and Parade, Central Square and Market Street, downtown Youngstown. Parade starts at noon on Woodland Ave. Event till 9 p.m. Pride merchandise, concessions, beer tent, door prize, puppet show, face painting, arcade games, live bands and entertainment. 330-799-1240 or prideyoungstown.org.

Friends of the Mahoning River Riverfest 2014, B&O Station, 530 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. Hours: noon- 4 p.m. Kayak and canoe rides. Free admission and parking. Educational and historical activities and displays, kids activities and crafts. For information: mahoningriverfriends@gmail.com.

JUNE 11-15

Saint Nicholas Church Festival, 764 Fifth St., Struthers. Carnival rides, pony rides, gambling, Texas Hold Em tournament, door prize and raffle drawings, and nightly musical entertainment. Hours are 6-10 p.m. June 11; 6-11 p.m. June 12; 6-midnight June 13 and 14 and 6-11 p.m. June 15. Kids night with discounted ride tickets is 6-10 p.m. June 11. Cost is $2 and children under 12 enter free. www.cosparish.org.

JUNE 12-14

47th Annual Tri-State Pottery Festival, Fifth St. at Broadway, downtown East Liverpool. Amusement rides, doorknob tossing competition, art show, pottery olympics, food and live entertainment. 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. Free admission and parking. 330-385-0845.

JUNE 13-15

Genoskwa Fest: Bigfoot Festival, Wick Park and Coke Oven Park, Leetonia. Bigfoot crafts, 5K Bigfoot Chase at 8 p.m. on June 13, $25 entry fee. Bigfoot call contest, Bigfoot hunting workshop, campfire stories, live music, information booths, food vendors and Italian Club dance. Speakers are Don Jeffrey Meldrum and William Allen Barnes. 330-806-2090 or 330-260-2120.

JUNE 14

Mid-Summer Knights Medieval Festival, Christ Episcopal Church, 2627 Atlantic St. NE, Warren. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Medieval experience will include battling knights, royal archery, hatchet and knife throwing, horsemen, artisans, craft vendors, food and children’s activities. Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children, 330-372-4998.

JUNE 14-NOV. 8

Volant Mills Second Saturdays, Volant Mills, Pa. Live music, Amish doughnuts, vendors, farm markets and fun, every second Saturday June through November. 724-533-5611.

JUNE 16-27

Trumbull Art Gallery’s Summerfest for Children, 158-162 N. Park Ave., Warren. Theme of “Fibers Make Art” to be explored by transforming soft fibers, or hard materials such as stone and metal. Finale event, Children’s Art Parade, is 11:30 a.m. June 27, followed by Noon In The Park and Chalk on the Walk. 330-395-4876 or www.trumbullartgallery.com.

JUNE 19-21

Cortland Lions Street Fair, Downtown Cortland along Main Street. 6 p.m.-midnight. Entertainment, amusement rides, games, parade and more. Miss Cortland contest June 19; “Jungle Terry” June 21 afternoon and Grand Parade June 22. Free admission. 330-638-7649.

Salem Super Cruise, downtown Salem. Nightly live music and food. Concession stands, expanded show car parking, and auto cross event.

JUNE 20-22

Steel Valley Super Nationals, Quaker City Motorsports Park, 10025 W. South Range Road, Salem. Test and tune drag racing, vendors, motorcycles and concerts. Entertainment includes, June 20 opening act Haymaker and headliner Vince Neil; June 21, opening act Huckin’ Fillbillys and headliner Bret Michaels. Drag racing will be at 10 a.m.-9 p.m. June 20 and 21; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 22. Phantom Fireworks Super Show at 11 p.m. June 20. Hours: 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. June 20, 21; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 22. After party at Quaker Steak & Lube Austintown, 5 p.m. June 22. Admission is $15 per day and includes drag racing and concerts. Children 12 enter free. steelvalleysupernationals.com or call 724-946-2385.

St. Charles Parish Festival, 7345 Westview Drive, Boardman. 6-11 p.m. June 20 and 21; 4-11 June 22. Live entertainment and fireworks 10:15 p.m. June 22.

JUNE 20-21

Juneteenth 2014 Festival, Veterans Square, Farrell, Pa. The Best Kept Secret will play on June 20 and the Gordon James Blues Band, Swagg and the Total Package will play on June 21. There will be entertainment, food vendors and music by J.B. Smooth. Hours are 3 p.m. to dusk June 20 and noon to dusk June 21. 724-983-2703.

JUNE 21

Simply Slavic, Federal Plaza East, Downtown Youngstown, noon -midnight. Celebrate Youngstown’s Slavic community with live music, folk dance performances, homemade food, children’s activities, educational exhibits, workshops and ethnic vendors.

JUNE 21-22

New Castle Italian Festival, 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Cascade Park, 1928 E. Washington St., New Castle. Food, music, dancing, bocce and fireworks. 724-656-3556.

27th annual Strawberry Festival-Craft Bazaar, Jefferson Depot Village, 147 E. Jefferson St., Jefferson. 11-5 p.m. June 21, noon-5 p.m. June 22. Strawberry shortcake, quilt show, entertainment, food, kids games, antique and classic-car show. 440-576-0496.

JUNE 26

Struthers Day, Mauthe Park, 156 Smithfield St., Struthers. Festivities begin at 5 p.m.. Residents can enjoy free hot dogs, cotton candy, watermelon and pop. Grand prize, music, pony rides and other attractions.

Blues, Brews and BBQ, Ford Nature Center, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown. 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Craft beer tastings, BBQ food selections, entertainment provided by The River Saints; tours of Ford Nature Center. Email Linda@MillCreekMetroParks.org for an invitation. Online reservations available after May 30. Tickets are $45 per person, cash bar. 330-702-3000.

JUNE 26-29

St. Christine Parish Festival, 3165 S. Schenley Ave., Youngstown. Rides, games, food, bingo and entertainment June 27-29. Kids night 6-9 p.m. June 26, a special ride wristband for children will be offered. Hours, 6-11 p.m. June 26, 27 and 4-11 p.m. June 28, 29.

JUNE 27-28

Celebrate Poland, Village Green, Poland. Parade at 7 p.m. June 27, live music, a craft show, a Touch-A-Truck event, food vendors, a 5K run 10 a.m.; Strawberry Festival ( June 27) 5-8:30 with a Parade at 7. June 28, duck races, Bounce-Around toys, the Poland Idol Contest 10:30 a.m. June 28 and fireworks 10 p.m. June 28. Cover band June 27 and karaoke June 28. 330-727-8755.

JUNE 28

Canfield Rotary Fireworks Festival, Canfield Fairgrounds. 4-11 p.m. $10 per car parking. Fireworks choreographed to music plus entertainment, kids bounce-arounds and food. Bring lawn chairs for entertainment The Little River Band. Rain date, June 29. 330-793-5646.

Columbiana Wine Festival, noon-8 p.m. American Legion Post 290, 44403 state Route 14, Columbiana. Showcase of wines from several area wineries, as well as food, entertainment and art. Tickets $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Designated driver tickets are $10. columbianawinefest.com.

JUNE 28-29

St. Ambrose Parish Festival, 10692 Freedom St., Garrettsville. Food, Chinese Auction, children’s games, casino games, and raffles. Polka bands and other entertainment.

JUNE 29

Harry Stevens Hot Dog Day, 61 E. State St., Niles, noon-8 p.m. Celebrate inventor and businessman Harry Stevens who is credited for inventing the hot dog, the baseball scorecard and the drinking straw. Live music, crafts, food vendors, basket raffles, 50-50 drawings, hot dog eating contest, wiener dog races, hot dog dressing contest and cornhole tournament.

JULY 4

Columbiana Community Celebration, Firestone Park, 338 E. Park Ave., Columbiana. 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m. All day free family activities such as fishing, pet, ice cream-eating and watermelon-eating contests, sidewalk chalk event, canoe race, entertainment including the Canfield Community Band and The Mulface Brothers, and fireworks.

JULY 4-6

Ellwood City Festival, Folino Stage in Ewing Park, 330 Sims St., Ellwood City, Pa. 10k race morning of July 5 and fireworks display July 6 to end the festival. 724-758-5501 or ellwood-city-festival.net.

Mesopotamia Ox Roast, intersection of state Routes 534 and 87. More than 160 dealers and live entertainment, antiques and flea market. Roast beef sandwiches, fries and beverages served each day. Hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. July 4 and 5; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. July 6. Pancake breakfast 7 a.m.-11 a.m. daily hosted by Bloomfield-Mespo Cheerleaders. 440-693-4602.

JULY 8-13

Trumbull County Fair, Trumbull County Fairgrounds, Cortland, Grandstand entertainment schedule includes: Ground Pounders Unlimited Garden Tractor Pulls, 6:30 p.m. July 8; Auto racing, 6 p.m. July 9 and 10; Dave Martin’s Bullride Mania, 7:30 p.m., July 11; truck and tractor pulls, 4 p.m. July 12; Demo Derby, 5 p.m. and fireworks, 9:30 p.m. July 13. Hours are 8 a.m.-10 p.m. daily.

JULY 10-13

St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church Summerfest, 220 N. Walnut St., Youngstown. Greek food and pastries, live Greek music by Alpha & Omega on July 11 and 12 (evening). Fish dinner on July 11 and lamb and chicken every day. Gyros, souvlaki, moussaka and more. Hours are 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. July 10; 11 a.m.- 10 p.m. July 11 and 12; noon- 6 p.m. July 13. 330-743-5493.

JULY 11-12

New Castle Fireworks Festival featuring Arts on the Riverwalk, downtown New Castle. New Castle Arts Fest has merged with the New Castle Fireworks Festival to create Arts on the Riverwalk. Artists marketplace, local arts competition, street performers, window galleries, entertainment, food vendors and fireworks displays. Tickets are $35 and include a souvenir mug. 724-658-2882 or www.hoytartcenter.org.

JULY 11-13

Slovenefest XXXIII, SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pa. Miss SNPJ Pageant, polka bands, ethnic Slovenian musicians and performers, button box clubs, jam sessions and food. Noon-midnight July 11, 1-midnight July 12, 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. July 13. slovenefest.com.

JULY 12

Rib Festival, Mastropietro Winery, 14558 Ellsworth Road, Berlin Center. BBQ food presented by six local chefs. 330-547-2151 or mastropietrowinery.com.

Volant Mills Country Festival, Volant Mills, Pa.10 a.m.-5 p.m. Bluegrass musical entertainment, BBQ food and crafts. 724-533-5611.

JULY 12-13

Hanoverton’s Peddler’s Day, 10 a.m., Plymouth St. Vendors, crafts, food and entertainment. Free late night snacks, hot dogs, drinks and chips on July 12. Traditional parade 2 p.m. July 12 with Joe McKarns. Civil War Re-enactment July 12 and 13, basket auction, 50-50 raffle, petting zoo, ghost walk ($5) 8 p.m. July 11. Morning of July 13, church at gazebo with music by the Dulcimers and singing by David Holland. 330-389-1421.

1890 Re-Enactment Festival, 147 E. Jefferson St., Jefferson, Ashtabula County. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 12, noon- 5 p.m. July 13. 1890 comes alive in the historic 19th Century Jefferson Depot Village. Costumes, entertainment, candle-making, dying and spinning wool, poetry, and crafts. Cost is $6, children under 6 enter free. 440-576-0496 or dutton@hotmail.com.

Summer Festival of the Arts, Youngstown State University. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. July 12. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. July 13. Celebration of visual and performing arts. Ethnic fair and children’s activities. Admission and parking are free. www.ysu.edu/sfa.

JULY 12-16

Italian Fraternal Festival, Italian Fraternal Home, 33 W. Wilson Ave., Girard. Bands each night and fireworks July 16 at 11 p.m. Hours are 6 to 11 p.m. nightly. 330-545-8972.

JULY 16-20

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Festival, Our lady of Mount Carmel Parish, 381 Robbins Ave., Niles. Food, games, beer, raffles, rides and entertainment. Free parking and free admission.

JULY 18-20

St. Joseph Parish Festival, 11045 St. Joseph Blvd., Mantua. Ox Roast fair with raffles, games, live entertainment. 5K race and fireworks July 18, truck and tractor pulls, children’s games, casino and air conditioned dining hall. stjosephmantua.com.

JULY 19

WaterFire Sharon, downtown Sharon, Pa. More than 50 braziers anchored on the Shenango River will burn from dusk to about 11 p.m. The event will also offer music, food and interactive arts experiences. Free. www.waterfiresharonpa.org.

Enon Valley Community Day, Enon Valley, Pa. 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Parade, art, children’s activities, music, entertainment, historical building open to the public, harp concert, pet parade, hot dog eating contest, pie baking contest, chili cook-off, hog calling contest, talent show. Concert at 7 p.m. by the Dorals and fireworks at 10 p.m.

JULY 23-27

St. Demetrios Greek Festival, St. Demetrios Hellenic Community Center, 3223 Atlantic St. NE, Warren. Greek wine, food and music. Festival beings at 4:30 p.m. daily. Free admission and parking.

JULY 24-27

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Italian Festival, 343 Via Mt. Carmel, Youngstown. Vendors, bands, Little Prince and Princess contest, cornhole tournament, homemade wine contest, dunking tank and auction. This year’s theme: “La Pace.” The procession at 1 p.m. after the noon mass. Admission $4. Free shuttle service and parking. 4-11 p.m. July 24 and 25; 6-11 p.m. July 26; and 1-10 p.m. July 27. 330-755-2306.

Western Pennsylvania Balloon Quest, Scotland Meadows Park, 2106 Camden Ave., New Castle, Pa. Night balloon glow, 9 p.m. July 24. Balloon launches scheduled for 6-7 p.m. July 25; 6-7 a.m. and 6-7 p.m. July 26; 6-7 a.m. July 27, weather permitting. Rides, entertainment, petting zoo, magician, car and truck cruise, crafts, food and fireworks. 724-650-5252.

JULY 25

Children’s Summer Art Festival, Hoyt Center for the Arts, 124, Leisure Ave. New Castle, Pa. Free art activities for kids including tie-dye, face painting and chalk art, as well as entertainment, petting zoo and magician. 724-652-2882 or hoyartcenter.org.

JULY 27

SunFest, Wick Recreation Area, Mill Creek Park. Free. Events include Closest to the Pin competition at Par 3 Golf course, Mahoning Valley Olde Car Club car show, bicycle decorating and bicycle parade, local high school Robotics Teams robot display, Sunfest hike, Zumba fest, children’s crafts and family fun mural, fun in the sun with chalk, bubbles, frisbees, hula hoops and large-scale versions of classic games, sand sculpture contest, and entertainment with Teddy Pantelas Trio at 5 p.m. and Rudy and the Professionals at 6:45. Call 330-740-7107 for information or to register for the day’s events.

Serbian Day Picnic, noon- 9 p.m., Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church, 53 Laird Ave., Youngstown. Music, food, games, activities and games for children, refreshments. Entertainment with Velibor Drobnjak from 4-9 p.m. Traditional foods: Chicken Paprikash, 11:30 a.m. Admission $3. 330-550-6628.

JULY 28-AUG. 3

Columbiana County Fair, Columbiana Fairgrounds, 225 Lee Ave., Lisbon. 8 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. Animal competitions and agricultural and horticultural exhibits, tractor/truck pull, harness racing, children’ activities, Demo Derby, food, entertainment and dancing. 330-424-5531.

JULY 31-AUG. 3

St. Patrick Festival, 225 N. Main St., Hubbard. Hours: 1 -6 p.m. Aug. 1; 5 p.m.- 12 a.m. Aug. 2; 1-11 p.m. Aug. 3. Food, games, rides and live nightly music. Corvette Stingray raffle on Aug. 3 (tickets at saintpatsfestival.com). Other raffles includes a big screen TV, recliner, Kindle Fire HDX, and more. 330-534-1928.

AUG. 1-3

Greater Youngstown Italian Fest, downtown Youngstown. Music at the main stage and beer gardens, food and craft vendors, amusements, rides, auctions, raffles, Miss Italian Fest pageant Aug. 1 and Little King and Queen pageant Aug. 3. Two mega tents of continuous Italian-American music, Morra tournament Aug. 1. Hours: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Aug. 1 and 3; 3 p.m.-11 p.m. Aug. 2. Admission $4, children under 12 enter free. 330-501-3171 or youngstownitalianfest.org.

AUG. 2

Harvey S. Firestone Park Festival of the Arts, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Firestone Park, 347 E. Park Ave., Columbiana. Vendors will offer antiques, fine arts, farmer’s market, baked goods and other food. Musical entertainment in the gazebo. 50-50 raffle. Free admission. 330-482-2282.

AUG. 6-9

St. Vitus Parish Festival, 6 to 10 p.m. nightly at St. Vitus Church, 910 Mercer St., New Castle. Family activites, food, entertainment, games and raffles. 724-652-3422.

AUG. 7-10

Warren Italian-American Festival, Courthouse Square, downtown Warren. Food, heritage displays, cultural exhibits, musical entertainment, bocce tournament, pasta sauce and wine tasting competitions, games and rides. Hours are 6-11 p.m. Aug. 7; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Aug. 8-10. Admission $3. 330-550-7877 or 330-507-3567.

AUG. 8-10

Miskito Pirate Fest, inside Mosquito Lake State Park on state Route 305. Breakfast every morning, 7 a.m. Pig roast and DJ, 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Aug. 8. Kids games, treasure hunt, costume contest, boat parade, Captain John Stout with folk and pirate music 10 a.m. and Jason Allen (magician/illusionist) 3 p.m. Aug. 9. Entertainment includes Rudy and the Professionals, 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Aug. 9. Cornhole tournament Aug. 10. 330-637-2075.

AUG. 9

Revive: Music and Arts Festival, B&O Outdoor Concert Venue, 530 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. 3 p.m.-4 a.m. Music festival with headliner Jones For Revival ,Tropidelic, Hoss and the Juggernauts and more, plus DJs, artists and vendors. Cost is $10, 12 and under enter free. For vending info; reviveyoungstown@gmail.com

AUG. 9-10, 16-17, 23-24

Shaker Woods Festival, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. each day, 1101 Timberline Drive, Columbiana. Crafters and artisans in Shaker-period clothing will sell handmade wares and free entertainment will be provided. Cost is $8 per day (12 and under free). Group rates available for 10 or more. 330-482-0214.

AUG. 10

Mahoning Valley Slovak Festival, Our Lady of Sorrows, 915 Cornell St., Youngstown, noon-8 p.m. Giant Eagle gift card raffle, music by Ed Vallus and Del Sinchak, face painting, Slovakian dancers, Grotto clowns, basket auction, BBQ chicken, holubky, Halusky, pirohy, bake sale and refreshments. 330-540-3327.

AUG. 11-17

Lawrence County Fair, 464 Midway Road, New Castle, Pa. Opens at 9 a.m. Livestock, agricultural exhibits, crafts, clothing, food and entertainment. Truck and Tractor pulls. Country Music Festival, 7 p.m. Aug. 16, featuring Morgan Frazier, Frank Foster and Bucky Covington. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at www.keystoneblind.org or by calling the Keystone Blind Association at 724-856-3527.

AUG. 14-17

Brier Hill Italian Festival, Calvin and Victoria Streets, Youngstown. Entertainment, food, vendors, crowning of the Man of the Year, and morra, hot pepper and wine tasting competitions. Hours, 4-mindnight Aug. 14 and 15; noon-midnight Aug. 16, 17. 330-286-3584.

AUG. 15-17

Spanish Heritage Festival, E. Federal St. between Market and Walnut, downtown Youngstown, 4-11 p.m. Aug. 15; noon-11 p.m. Aug. 16, noon-8 p.m. Aug. 17. Entertainment, music, dancing, food, kids activities, crafts. 330-398-0505.

AUG. 23

AUG. 24

Hot Air Balloon Festival, Mastropietro Winery, 14558 Ellsworth Road, Berlin Center. 1- 9 p.m. Entrance fee $5. Family-friendly entertainment, food and tasting bars. Hot air balloons arrive at 5 p.m. and inflate at about sunset, weather permitting.

Polish Heritage Celebration, Saxon Club, 710 S. Meridian Road, Austintown. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Live entertainment, folk dance, and pirogi-eating contest. polishyoungstown.com

AUG. 28-SEPT. 1

Canfield Fair, Canfield Fairgrounds, 8 a.m.-11 p.m. daily. Food, rides, vendors, entertainment and grandstand attractions. Reba McEntire is the grandstand entertainer on Aug. 31 and Justin Moore on Sept. 1.

SEPT. 4-6

128th American Legion Street Fair, downtown Columbiana. Street fair begins with annual parade at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 5. Rides, music, food, games, commercial tent and the famous Legion Burgers. 330-482-3822.

SEPT. 6-7

Antiques in the Woods, Shaker Woods grounds, 4437 County Line Road, Columbiana. Antique dealers to sell quality antiques and collectables. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 6; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 7. Tractor pulls, Civil War Encampments, and the New Silver Eagle Band. Admission $6 (children 12 and under are free). Group rates available for 10 or more. 330-550-4190 or antiquesinthewoods@yahoo.com.

SEPT. 19-21

Lordstown Apple Cider Festival, Lordstown School Grounds, 1824 Salt Springs Road, Lordstown. Hours: 6 p.m.-midnight Sept. 19; noon-midnight Sept. 20; noon- 9 p.m. Sept. 21. Craft and flower show, musical entertainment, rides, carnival games and food. Annual Festival 5K race takes place Sept. 21 at 10 a.m. Parking and admission free. 330-824-2650.

SEPT. 20-21

Johnny Appleseed Festival, On the town square in Lisbon. Vendors and live entertainment. lisbonareachamber.com.

SEPT. 27

WaterFire Sharon, downtown Sharon, Pa. More than 50 braziers anchored on the Shenango River will burn cedar and pine wood from dusk to about 11 p.m. The event will also offer music, food and interactive arts experiences. Free. www.waterfiresharonpa.org.