2015 Summer Fun Fairs and Festivals: May - June

SUMMER FUN FAIRS AND FESTIVALS

MAY 21-24

East Palestine Street Fair, 15 S. Market St., East Palestine. Entertainment, rides, games, raffles, food and bingo. Hours: May 21-22, 5-11 p.m., May 23, 1-11 p.m., May 24, 1-8 p.m. eastpalestinechamber.com or 330-426-2128.

MAY 22-24

Dulci-More Festival 21, BSA Camp McKinley, 37748 Furnace Road, Lisbon. Concerts with folk and traditional musicians, workshops, games, food. 5 to 9:30 p.m. May 22, 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. May 23 and 24.

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; for May 24 and 25, $10; and weekend special (all three days), $25. Children under 13 admitted free. Hours: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. May 22, noon to 10 p.m. May 23, noon to 9 p.m. May 24. 724-588-3786 or nationalbuttonaccordionfestival.com.

MAY 23

Columbiana County Fair Spring Pull Off, Lisbon Fairgrounds, 6 p.m. admission $6 includes grandstand seating; $15 pit pass includes bleacher seating. columbianacountyfair.org.

MAY 24

10th Annual Celebration: Relaxing Country Picnic, Mastropietro Winery, 14558 Ellsworth Rd, Berlin Center, 1-4 p.m.

MAY 25

Mercer Memorial Day 500, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., downtown Mercer, Pa. This celebration of war veterans includes a 5K race, military expo, concessions, entertainment, a parade at 11 a.m on Pitt Street, and a memorial salute at noon at Mercer Citizens Cemetery. mercermemorialday500.org.

JUNE 1-13

Renova Music Festival, five concerts celebrating the art of chamber music. Faculty Artists concert, 7:30 p.m. June 3, Northminister Presbyterian Church, 2200 Wilmington Road, New Castle, Pa.; Renova Chamber Orchestra, 7:30 p.m., June 6, Magnificent Chapel, Villa Maria Center, 2015 Evergreen Road, Villa Maria; Faculty Artists Concert, 7:30 p.m. June 10, Northminister Presbyterian Church; Young Artists Chamber Ensembles, 7:30 p.m. June 12, The Confluence, 214 E. Washington St., New Castle; Renova Festival Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. June 13, Magnificent Chapel, Villa Maria Center. Tickets to individual concerts: adults $10, students $5. Available at the door or by calling 724-651-0979 or info@renovafestival.org.

JUNE 3-7

Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Festival, 4490 Norquest Blvd., Austintown. Rides, nightly musical entertainment 7-11 p.m., kids fun run 7p.m. with 5K to follow on June 4, polka mass 5 p.m. June 6 with Eddie Vallus, horse races, blackjack, and rummage sale in school cafeteria. Hours are 6-11 p.m. June 3, 6-midnight June 4-7. For info and run sign up: runsignup.com/race/oh/austintown/ihmfestival5k. Other information at ihmfestival5k.webs.com or 330-702-7316 during the day.

JUNE 5-7

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 6

Friends of the Mahoning River Riverfest, B&O Station, 530 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. Hours: noon- 8 p.m. This celebration of the Mahoning River offers kayak and canoe rides from Trumbull Canoe Trails Club, nature trail walks, educational and historical activities and displays, kids activities and crafts, food, 50-50 drawing, slide, bounce-arounds, clowns and face painting will be offered. The Pickups will perform at 5 p.m. Artists of the Rust Belt will host a show inside B&O. For information, contact Tom Smith at obohio@gmail.com or 330-307-8206.

JUNE 11-14

St. Christine Parish Festival, 3165 S. Schenley Ave., Youngstown. Rides, games, food, bingo and entertainment. June 11, Kid’s night; June 12, bike night (one free entry per bike); June 13, car cruise (one free entry per car); June 14, cornhole tournament. Hours, 6-11 p.m. June 11, 12 and 4-11 p.m. June 13, 14. Information 330-727-6315.

JUNE 12-13

Leetonia 2015 Bigfoot Festival, Wick Park and Coke Oven Park, Leetonia. The event celebrating Bigfoot will start 5 p.m. June 12 and end 10 p.m. June13, and offer music, food, dancing, crafts and more. A “Now You See Me, Now You Don’t!” 5k Run/Walk will be 8 p.m. June 12. Register at https://gopherarun.com/reg/races/leetonia-big-foot.run.

2015 Pride Youngstown Festival, downtown Youngstown. 5-11 p.m. June 12 and noon to 9 p.m. June 13. Information at prideyoungstown.org.

JUNE 14-26

Trumbull Art Gallery’s Summerfest for Children, 158-162 N. Park Ave., Warren. Lithuanian-American artist Ben Shahn, who uses his art to speak on current events, inspired the series of art workshops for children 4-7, 7-10 and 12 and older, offered throughout the last two weeks of June. Finale event, Children’s Art Parade, is 11:30 a.m. June 26; participants will walk to Courthouse Square to enjoy the Fine Art Council of Trumbull County’s Noon In The Park and Chalk on the Walk programs, and AVI will offer free ice cream. Sign up children at 330-395-4876 or www.trumbullartgallery.com.

JUNE 14-Sept. 12

Volant Mills Second Saturdays, Volant Mills, Pa. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every second Saturday June through September; each Saturday event includes handmade artisan and craft show and farmers’ market. June 13 is “National Farm Day”; July 11, “National Picnic and Hot Dog Day”; Aug. 8, “15 Miles of Treasures” yard sale, which travels through New Bedford, Pulaski, New Wilmington and into Volant; and Sept. 12, Volant Mills 203rd Anniversary with celebrations of history and restoration efforts. 724-533-5611 or volantshops.com/events.

JUNE 17-21

42nd Annual St. Nicholas Church Festival, 764 Fifth St., Struthers. Hours 6-10 p.m. June 17; 6-11 p.m. June 18 and 21; and 6-midnight June 19 and 20. Admission is $2, children under 12 enter free. Pony rides all week, and gambling June 18-21 in the Great Hall. Entrances at Creed St., between School and Hall, and Wilson St., between church and Tiny Tots. Children’s night June 17 with discounted ride tickets 6-10 and Jocko the Clown 6:30-8:30. Entertainment includes Del Sinchak Band 6-10 p.m. June 18; Bustin’ Loose, 7 p.m. June 19; Haymaker, 6-midnight June 20; and Power of Praise Band, 6-11 p.m. June 21. www.cosparish.org.

JUNE 18-21

Salem Super Cruise, downtown Salem. Nightly live music and food. Concession stands, expanded show car parking, and auto cross event. For info and schedule, visit salemsupercruise.com.

JUNE 19-20

Tri-State Pottery Festival, downtown East Liverpool at Fifth Street and Broadway, celebrates the pottery heritage of East Liverpool. Rides, doorknob tossing competition, art show, pottery olympics, exhibits of locally made ware, food and entertainment daily. Hours 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. Free parking and admission. For information, 330-385-0845 or eltourismbureau@gmail.com.

New Castle Italian Festival, Cascade Park, New Castle. 3 to 9:30 p.m. June 19 and 2 to 9:30 June 20. Nightly entertainment, Saturday mass, Baby Doll Dance 9:30 p.m. each night, Bocce and morra tournaments. Information atfacebook.com/cascadeparkitalianfest.

JUNE 19-21

Mid-Summer Knights Medieval Festival, Christ Episcopal Church, 2627 Atlantic St. NE, Warren. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Medieval experience will include jousting, swordfighting, archery, hatchet and knife throwing artisans, craft vendors, food and children’s activities. Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children. A medieval dinner and madrigal performance by Tapestries of Ohio will be 6 p.m. June 19; cost of dinner is $25 per person, and is not included in admission to the Festival on Saturday. For info and tickets, call 330-372-4998.

Juneteenth 2015 Festival, Veterans Square Park at Spearman Ave. and Federal St., Farrell, Pa. Vendors, bands and giveaways. Gospel Fest on June 21. Free admission. 724-983-2711.

Mercer County Grange Fair, 35 Grange Fair Drive, 4 p.m. daily; all day Saturday, donation for parking. Call 724-748-3855 for information. Fest runs through June 27.

JUNE 20

Simply Slavic Festival, Federal Plaza East, Downtown Youngstown. noon -11 p.m. Celebrate Youngstown’s Slavic community with live music, folk dance performances, homemade food, children’s learning areas, educational exhibits, workshops and ethnic vendors. simplyslavic.org.

Conneaut Cellars Winery Blues Festival, Conneaut Cellars Winery, 12005 Conneaut Lake Road, Conneaut Lake, Pa. Hours: Noon-6 p.m. Two local bands will perform and the winery will serve chilled wine (no carry-in alcoholic beverages or pets allowed). Tents will be provided. Food available for purchase. Cost is $7 cover charge at gate. 814-382-3999 or conneautcellarswinery.com.

JUNE 20-21

28th Annual Strawberry Festival and Craft Bazaar, Jefferson Depot Village, 147 E. Jefferson St., Jefferson. Vendors will sell hand-crafted goods, and a quilt and doll show, kid’s corner, raffles and games will be offered. Bandstand entertainment 1 p.m. both days. Antique and classic car show 1-4 p.m. June 21. Strawberry shortcake, chocolate strawberries, root beer floats and more to be served. jeffersondepotvillage.org.

June 26-27

Celebrate Poland, Village Green, Poland. Events for June 26 planned include bounce-arounds, 7 p.m. parade, and performances by Following June and Dominic Tocco and Brotherhood, Strawberry Festival at Poland Presbyterian Church 5-8:30 p.m. June 27 events, Chalk It Up competition, arts and crafts, “Poland Idol,” Touch a Truck event, bounce-arounds, performance by Poland alumni band, evening DJ and karaoke, and fireworks 10 p.m.

JUNE 26-28

Steel Valley Super Nationals, Quaker City Motorsports Park, 10025 W. South Range Road, Salem. Gates open 9 a.m. daily; test and tune drag racing is 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 26 and 27 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 28. Entertainment includes Huckin Fillbillys and Haymaker 7 p.m., Bret Michaels 9 p.m., and Phantom Fireworks Super Show to follow June 26; Haymaker 7 p.m. and Warren 9 p.m. June 27; and hot rod awards 3 p.m. and Super Nats after-party at Quaker Steak and Lube Austintown at 5 p.m. June 28. Admission is $15 per day, or a weekend pass $50 that includes entry, camping, concerts and other deals. steelvalleysupernationals.com or call 724-946-2385.

Back to the 50’s Weekend, Cascade Park, New Castle, Pa. Hours 9 a.m.-11 p.m. daily. Admission for June 26-28, $5/person from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; $10/ person 3-11 p.m., children 12 enter free. Car shows, kids area with hula hooping, fairy tale characters and crafts, and nightly entertainment celebrating the sounds of the 50’s. Info at backtothe50sweekend.com.

JUNE 27-28

Columbiana Wine Festival, American Legion Post 290, 44403 state Route 14, Columbiana. 3-8 p.m. June 27 and noon-5 p.m. June 28. Showcase of wines from several local wineries, as well as food, entertainment and art. Tickets $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Designated driver tickets are $10. columbianawinefest.com.

St. Ambrose Parish Festival, 10692 Freedom St., Garrettsville. Chicken dinners, basket auction, games of chance for adults and children’s games, raffles and bingo. Polka bands and other entertainment.

Pioneer Frolic Festival, Marina at Lake Wilhelm, Maurice K. Goddard State Park, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 27 and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Donations accepted at the gate. For information, call 724-253-4833. friendsofgoddard.com.

JUNE 28

Harry Stevens Hot Dog Day, downtown Niles, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Celebrate inventor, businessman and Niles native Harry Stevens who is credited for inventing the hot dog, the baseball scorecard and the drinking straw. Hot dog Iron Chef competition, hot dog eating contest, Hot Diggity Dog Wiener Dog Races and Puppers Costume contest, Little Miss Niles and Miss Niles Competition, 4th of July parade, cornhole, beer tent, 50-50 raffle, vendors and basket raffles will be offered. Entertainment from the Mitrega Brothers, Cody Gibson and The Houseband. hshdd.com.