Summer Concerts List

By John Benson | May 21, 2015 at 12:10a.m.

The summer concert season is about to explode in grand fashion with dozens of acts coming through Northeast Ohio — from Dierks Bentley and Kenny Chesney to Van Halen and Motley Crue. Also visiting the area this summer are Fall Out Boy and the Warped Tour. Invariably, the calendar is filled with diverse bands catering to all musical tastes.

Here’s a look at the 2015 summer concert season:

Covelli Centre

Front Street, Youngstown (all Ticketmaster locations, 800-745-3000, or ticketmaster.com).

Def Leppard with Tesla, 7:30 p.m., July 15, $56 to $96.

James Taylor and the All-Star Band, 8 p.m., Aug. 3, $65 and $89.50.

Packard Music Hall

1703 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren (all Ticketmaster locations, 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com).

Rob Zombie, 7:30 p.m., June 8, $45 and $58.

Merle Haggard, 8 p.m. June 25, $48 to $68.

Blondie, 7:30 p.m., June 29, $46.50 and $56.50.

Huey Lewis and the News, 8 p.m., July 14, $48 to $68

Akron Civic Theatre

182 S. Main St., Akron (all Ticketmaster locations or ticketmaster.com).

Rob Thomas with Plain White T’s, 8 p.m. June 13, $43 to $78.50. Matchbox Twenty frontman Rob Thomas is finishing up his newest solo album. In the meantime, the popular singer has announced a summer tour called “The Great Unknown 2015.”

Morrissey, 8:30 p.m. June 29, $39.50 to $59.50. Morrissey returned last year with his latest album, “World Peace Is None of Your Business.” Now the erstwhile Smiths singer is touring the project.

Benedum Center

237 7th St., Pittsburgh (all Ticketmaster locations or ticketmaster.com).

Idina Menzel, 7 p.m. Aug. 25, $55 to $125. If Idina Menzel wasn’t a big enough star, the Broadway singer became even bigger after lending her voice to the fabulously successful “Frozen” soundtrack. Now the Tony Award-winning actress and singer has announced a global tour.

Josh Groban, 7 p.m. Sept. 17, $52.50 to $175. Josh Groban’s new album, “Stages,” finds him singing Broadway hits from “Les Miserables” (“Bring Him Home”), “Into the Woods” (“Children Will Listen”), “The Fantasticks” (“Try to Remember”) and more.

Blossom Music Center

1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls (all Ticketmaster locations or ticketmaster.com).

Dierks Bentley with Kip Moore, Maddie & Tae and Canaan Smith, 7 p.m. June 6, $32 to $56.75. It’s been quite a year for Dierks Bentley, who watched his latest album, “Riser,” not only hit No. 1 on the country music charts but also score three top 20 hits – “I Hold On,” “Drunk on a Plane” and “Say You Do.” Now the popular country star has announced his “Sounds of Summer Tour.”

Pokemon Symphonic Evolutions Live, 7:30 p.m. June 13, $47.50 to $87.50 . Attention “Big Bang Theory” fans. The following is not an April Fool’s joke, elaborate typo or product of a fever dream. Pokemon: Symphonic Evolutions features an evening of all-new orchestral arrangements and carefully timed visuals drawn from recent and classic Pokemon video games.

Fall Out Boy and Wiz Khalifa, 7 p.m. June 16, $28 to $68.75. The “Boys of Zummer Tour” is shaping up to be the biggest crossover bill of the summer. The former act is at an all-time high with its latest hit single “Centuries,” while the latter is touring his critically acclaimed latest album, “Blacc Hollywood.”

Lady Antebellum with Hunter Hayes and Sam Hunt, 7 p.m. June 20, $31.50 to $61.25. The platinum country act is following up the release of its fifth studio album, “747,” with a massive spring-summer outing, the “Wheels Up 2015 Tour.”

Dave Matthews Band, 7 p.m. July 8, $40.50 to $85. Fans of the Dave Matthews Band will be happy to hear the jam band will be eschewing an opener for its summer tour. Instead, the outfit will be playing two full sets and could include new song “Black and Blue Bird,” which the group recently debuted on a “Legends on Letterman” Web concert.

Train with The Fray and Matt Nathanson, 7 p.m. July 15, $29.50 to $79.50. In case you missed it, Train released new album “Bulletproof Picasso” last fall. No worries — the “Hey, Soul Sister” band has announced a summer tour. Then again, maybe there’s a reason you didn’t know about the new album. (Just saying!)

Brad Paisley with Justin Moore and Mickey Guyton, 7:30 p.m. July 17, $31 to $60.75. There’s a good argument to be made that Brad Paisley has been crushing it for the past decade and a half. Now the country music superstar is back with yet another tour in support of his 2014 album “Moonshine in the Trunk,” which includes rising single “Crushin’ It.”

Vans Warped Tour, noon, July 23, $45. This year’s Warped Tour includes a punk and hardcore-heavy bill featuring the likes of Never Shout Never, Pierce the Veil, Silverstein, We Came as Romans, August Burns Red and more.

Steely Dan with Elvis Costello and the Imposters, 7 p.m. July 28, $35 to $183. Steely Dan may have been put into a classic-rock box, but the ’70 and ’80s act is so much more with its jazz, soul, R&B and blues stylings. However, the highlight of this bill is Elvis Costello and the Imposters.

Kid Rock with Foreigner, 6:45 p.m. July 30, $20. Like him or not, Kid Rock is all about his fans with the “$20 Best Night Ever Tour.” That’s why he’s returning for another summer tour where tickets across the board are priced at $20. The “Devil Without a Cause” artist is now touring his new album, “First Kiss.”

Tim McGraw with Billy Currington and Chase Bryant, 7 p.m. July 31, $32.75 to $75.75. Country music superstar Tim McGraw is still touring his most recent studio effort, “Shotgun Rider,” which yielded radio hits “Meanwhile Back at Mama’s” and the title track.

Van Halen with the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band, 7 p.m. Aug. 3, $36 to $176. After a brief hiatus, Van Halen — with original lead singer David Lee Roth — is back in action. The classic-rock outfit recently released live album “Tokyo Dome Live in Concert.”

Nickelback with Lifehouse, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 4, $25 to $80. Equally loved and loathed for its rock-radio sounds, Nickelback returned from a long hiatus last year with new album “No Fixed Address.” Now the “Photograph” and “How You Remind Me” band is taking its show on the road.

Phish, 7 p.m. Aug. 7, $45 to $65. Just weeks after Trey Anastasio will be leading the reunited Grateful Dead concerts in Chicago, the frontman-guitarist brings his day-job band back through Northeast Ohio.

Toby Keith with the Eli Young Band, 7 p.m. Aug. 9, $27 to $61.75. Country music’s Toby Keith is supporting his new full-length “35 MPH Town,” which includes hit lead single “Drunk Americans.”

Joe Bonamassa, 8 p.m. Aug. 14, $79 to $125. The Grammy Award-nominated blues-rock guitarist has booked a pavilion-only show at Blossom Music Center in support of new live CD “Muddy Wolf at Red Rocks.”

Darius Rucker with Brett Eldredge, Brothers Osborne and A Thousand Horses, Aug. 20, $31 to $50.75. The former Hootie and the Blowfish singer is supporting his latest album, “Southern Style,” which includes hit single “Homegrown Honey.” Invariably, the “Southern Style Tour 2015” will be a sing-along affair.

Idina Menzel, 8 p.m. Aug. 21, $41 to $131.

Rascal Flatts with Scotty McCreery and RaeLynn, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 28, $31 to $60.75. Platinum country act Rascal Flatts is still touring its 2014 album “Rewind,” which includes its top-3 title-track hit, as well as radio favorites “Payback” and “Riot.”

Ed Sheeran, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18, $39.50 to $75. Over the past few years, Ed Sheeran has skyrocketed from Taylor Swift opener to major headliner. Now the Grammy Award-winning artist has announced a summer tour in support of his recently released platinum album “x,” which includes hit singles “Sing,” “Thinking Out Loud” and “Bloodstream.”

Jason Aldean with Cole Swindell, Tyler Farr, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19, $31.50 to $71.50. Over the past decade, Jason Aldean has become one of country music’s biggest stars. The Georgia native has scored 13 No 1 hits, including “Why,” “She’s Country,” “Dirt Road Anthem,” “Fly Over States,” “Night Train,” “Burnin’ It Down” and “Just Gettin’ Started.”

CONSOL Energy Center

1001 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh (all Ticketmaster locations or www.ticketmaster.com).

New Kids On The Block with TLC and Nelly, 7 p.m. June 14, $28 to $90.25. NKOTB is back with another star-studded summer tour. Two years ago the ’80s act hit the road with 98 Degrees and Boyz II Men. Now the “You Got It [The Right Stuff]” band has lined up a summer arena tour that includes TLC and Nelly.

Imagine Dragons with Metric, 7:30 p.m. June 19, $28 to $56.75. Imagine Dragons is hoping to keep its momentum going. The Grammy Award-winning rock outfit watched its double-platinum debut effort, “Night Visions,” yield radio hits “Radioactive,” “Demons” and “On Top of the World.” Now the group is touring sophomore effort “Smoke + Mirrors.”

E.J. Thomas Hall

198 Hill St., Akron (all Ticketmaster locations or www.ticketmaster.com).

Hall & Oates, 8 p.m. June 24, $59.50 to $87.50. A year after Hall & Oates was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, the ’70s and ’80s hit machine — including No. 1 hits “Rich Girl,” “Kiss on My List,” “Private Eyes,” “I Can’t Go for That [No Can Do],” “Maneater” and “Out of Touch” — is back.

“Dancing with the Stars,SDRq 8 p.m. Aug. 8, $37.50 to $75. Fans of “Dancing with the Stars” will once again get a chance to see the reality show’s live tour featuring headliner Melissa Rycroft with Witney Carson, Valentin Chmerkovskiy, Artem Chigvintsev, Keo Motsepe, Peta Murgatroyd and Emma Slater.

First Energy Stadium

Alfred Lerner Way, Cleveland (all Ticketmaster locations or www.ticketmaster.com).

One Direction, 7 p.m. Aug. 27, $39.50 to $99.50,. There’s no doubt among tweeners and teenagers the biggest pop group on the planet is One Direction. Do you think anyone asked for their money back after Zayn Malik left the band? As long as Harry Styles is singing, the screaming will continue.

Luke Bryan with Florida Georgia Line, Randy Houser, Thomas Rhett, Dustin Lynch and DJ Rock, 7 p.m. Sept. 5, $49.75 to $89.75. These days it’s clear sailing for country superstar Luke Bryan. The “Crash My Party” singer is playing stadiums this summer with his “2015 Kick The Dust Up Tour.”

First Niagara Pavilion

Route 18 At Route 22, Pittsburgh (all Ticketmaster locations or www.ticketmaster.com).

Dave Matthews Band, 7 p.m. June 6, $40.50 to $85. Fans of the Dave Matthews Band will be happy to hear the jam band will be eschewing an opener for its summer tour. Instead, the outfit will be playing two full sets that could include new song “Black and Blue Bird,” which the group recently debuted on a “Legends on Letterman” Web concert.

Dierks Bentley with Kip Moore, Maddie & Tae and Canaan Smith, 7 p.m. June 20, $31 to $55.75.

Brad Paisley with Justin Moore and Mickey Guyton, 7:30 p.m. June 26, $30 to $59.75.

Kid Rock with Foreigner, 6:45 p.m. June 28, $20.

Train with The Fray and Matt Nathanson, 7 p.m. June 30, $25 to $79.50.

Fall Out Boy and Wiz Khalifa, 7 p.m. July 2, $20 to $62.75.

Vans Warped Tour, noon, July 9, $38.50.

Rockstar Mayhem Festival, 1 p.m. July 18, $37 to $73.66. In the spirit of Ozzfest, the eighth Rockstar Mayhem Festival is touring this summer with headliners Slayer, King Diamond, HELLYEAH, The Devil Wears Prada and more. Earplugs are required. Mosh at your own risk.

Kelly Clarkson with Pentatonix and Eric Hutchinson, 7 p.m. July 19, $20 to $99.50. New mother and former “American Idol” Kelly Clarkson hits the road in support of her latest effort, “Piece by Piece,” which includes hit single “Heartbeat Song.”

Rascal Flatts with Billy Currington and Chase Bryant, 7:30 p.m. July 24, $30 to $59.50.

Outcry Festival, 7 p.m. July 25, $33 to $56.50. Contemporary Christian music fans will want to see Hillsong United, Jesus Culture and more.

Van Halen with the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band, 7 p.m. July 28, $43 to $167.50.

J. Cole with Big Sean, YG and Jeremih, 6:30 p.m. July 30, $28 to $70.75. Released last year, J. Cole’s most recent album “Forest Hills Drive” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 Album charts and ended up being the highest-selling hip-hop album of 2014. Now comes Cole’s victory tour.

Luke Bryan with Randy Houser, Dustin Lynch, 7 p.m. July 31 and Aug. 1, $30.50 to $70.50.

Slipknot and Lamb of God with Bullet For My Valentine and Motionless in White, 6 p.m. Aug. 6, $30 to $70. A cathartic night of metal is what Slipknot and Lamb of God has planned for diehard fans.

Nicki Minaj with Meek Mill, Rae Sremmurd and more, 7 p.m. Aug. 8, $36.50 to $85. Hip-pop artist Nicki Minaj’s popularity remains high. She recently became the first female artist to have four songs — “Truffle Butter” (featuring Drake & Lil Wayne), “Only” (featuring Drake, Lil Wayne and Chris Brown), “Feeling Myself” (featuring Beyonce) — in the Urban Radio top 10.

Nickelback with Lifehouse, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 12, $31 to $95.50.

Jimmy Buffett & the Coral Reefer Band, 8 p.m. Aug. 13, $36 to $136. The iconic “booze in a blender” singer returns to Pittsburgh for his annual summer show. You can expect plenty of blown out flip-flops.

Florida Georgia Line with Thomas Rhett and Frankie Ballard, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 15, $30 to $64.75. Florida Georgia Line remains hot with its latest album, “Anything Goes,” including hit songs “Dirt,” “Sun Daze” and “Sippin’ on Fire.”

5 Seconds of Summer, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 23, $25 to $81. The pop-punk outfit is hitting the road in support of the group’s successful self-titled debut effort with its headlining “Rock Out with your Socks Out Tour.”

Foo Fighters with Royal Blood, 7 p.m. Aug. 25, $42.50 to $75. It’s been two decades since a post- Nirvana Dave Grohl started up the Foo Fighters. The popular rock- radio band is touring its latest effort, “Sonic Highways,” which was the focus of a recent HBO series detailing the recording of the album.

Tim McGraw with Billy Currington and Chase Bryant, 7 p.m. Aug. 30, $31.75 to $72.75.

Jason Aldean with Cole Swindell, Tyler Farr, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11, $30.50 to $70.50.

Lady Antebellum with Hunter Hayes and Sam Hunt, 7 p.m. Sept. 18, TBA. The platinum country act is following up the release of its fifth studio album, “747,” with a massive spring-summer outing, the “Wheels Up 2015 Tour.”

Toby Keith with the Eli Young Band, 7 p.m. Sept. 26, TBA. Country music’s Toby Keith is supporting his new full-length “35 MPH Town,” which includes hit lead single “Drunk Americans.”

Heinz Field

100 Art Rooney Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. (all Ticketmaster locations or www.ticketmaster.com).

One Direction, 7 p.m. Aug. 2, $29.50 to $99.50.

Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica

2014 Sycamore St., Cleveland (all Ticketmaster locations or www.ticketmaster.com).

Dashboard Confessional and Third Eye Blind, 7 p.m. May 29, $35 to $49.50. In terms of influential rock bands that may be somewhat under the radar, Dashboard Confessional and Third Eye Blind qualify. The former band with emo roots recently reunited, while the latter platinum act has never stopped touring.

“Weird Al” Yankovic, 8 p.m. May 30, $37.50 to $49.50. Despite decades of haters and naysayers, “Weird Al” Yankovic keeps touring his parody catalog, which now includes material from his latest effort, “Mandatory Fun.”

Barenaked Ladies, Violent Femmes and Colin Hay, 7:30 p.m. June 6, $31 to $73.50. The foreboding title of “Last Summer on Earth Tour” is equally ominous when you learn headlining the jaunt will be “Where are they now?” acts Barenaked Ladies, Violent Femmes and Colin Hay (Men At Work).

Lindsey Stirling with Karmin, 8 p.m. June 9, $27.50 to $42.50. Stirring electronic violinist Lindsey Stirling returned last year with her sophomore effort, “Shatter Me,” which was billed as the best-selling electronica album of 2014.

John Fogerty, 8 p.m. July 1, $35 to $87.50. Since his departure from Creedence Clearwater Rival more than 40 years ago, John Fogerty has focused his attention on his solo material. Now the classic rocker is revisiting the iconic flannel band’s catalog with a summer tour billed as “1969.”

Brand New, 7:30 p.m. July 2, $27 to $57. It’s been a long wait for fans of alternative-rock band Brand New. The group’s last studio album was 2009’s “Daisy.” The good news is the Long Island outfit has announced a new tour with hopefully new music to follow.

Julianne Hough and Derek Hough, 8 p.m. July 14, $32.50 to $85. “Dancing with the Stars” superstar siblings Julianne and Derek Hough bring their brand-new stage production “Move Live on Tour 2015” to Northeast Ohio.

Tedeschi Trucks Band with Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, as well as Doyle Bramhall II, 6:30 p.m. July 19, $35 to $75. In terms of pure musical talent sharing the stage this summer, you’d be hard pressed to find a better bill than Tedeschi Trucks Band’s “Wheels of Soul Tour.” You may remember opener Doyle Bramhall II performed Stevie Ray Vaughan tunes at the recent Rock Hall Induction.

Cake, 8 p.m. July 24, $37.50 to $42.50. Fans of Cake have been promised a new studio album. Though a release date hasn’t been revealed, there is good news. The alternative band is touring.

Incubus, 8 p.m. July 27, $42.50 to $49.50. The good news is Incubus and The Deftones are mounting a co-headlining tour. The bad news is the bill won’t be coming to the Rock Hall City. Instead, Incubus, which is set to release 4 EP “Trust Fall” next month, has announced a solo show.

Sublime With Rome with Rebelution and Pepper, 6:35 p.m. July 28, $40 to $49.50. Sublime With Rome is set to release the highly anticipated follow-up to its 2011 debut, “Yours Truly,” later this year. If you’re into modern reggae music, this is the show to be at this summer.

The Avett Brothers with Shakey Graves and Lake Street, 7 p.m. Aug. 20. Rumor has it The Avett Brothers are working on a follow-up to 2013 effort “Magpie and the Dandelion” for a late 2015 or early 2016 release. For now, the popular indie folk act is touring.

Brit Floyd, 8:30 p.m. Aug. 20, $25 to $55. The popular Pink Floyd Tribute band, which will be playing songs from the classic-rock band’s entire career, returns stateside.

O.A.R. with Allen Stone and Brynn Elliot, 6:45 p.m. Sept. 4, $37.50 ADV/$42 DOS. The jam-band lite group, which got its start on the Ohio State University campus, returns in support of its new album, “The Rockville LP.”

Slightly Stoopid with Dirty Heads and The Expendables, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 5, $29.50. On face value, if you heard there was an “Everything Is Awesome Summer Tour,” one would assume it included Tegan and Sara singing their “Lego Movie” hit. Well, you’re wrong. Don’t you feel slightly stupid?

Jackson Browne, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 8, $33.50 to $76. Fresh off touring Japan, where he joined Crosby, Stills & Nash on stage, Jackson Browne returns to the Rock Hall City playing tunes from his latest album, “Standing in the Breach.”

Rick Springfield with Loverboy and Donnie Iris & The Cruisers, 7 p.m. Sept. 11, $32.50 to $75. It’s the ’80s all over again when the headband-friendly tour featuring Rick Springfield, Loverboy and Donnie Iris & The Cruisers rolls into the Rock Hall City singing hits such as “Jessie’s Girl,” “Working for the Weekend” and “Ah! Leah!”

The Scorpions with Queensryche, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 23, $37.50 to $85. The Scorpions have promised fans they’re going to retire soon, but not before the hard-rock act tours its latest studio album, “Return to Forever.”

Hozier, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2, $39.50 to $50. Invariably, this has been the year of the Grammy Award-nominated Hozier. The Irish rock-blues-soul singer hit it big with his unlikely chart-topper, “Take Me to Church,” which can be found on his self-titled debut.

Heinz Field

North Shore, Pittsburgh, Ticketmaster.

Kenny Chesney and Eric Church, 5 p.m., May 30.

Talyor Swift, Vance Joy and Shawn Mendes, 7 p.m., June 6. Responsible for most of the catchy songs that you can’t get out of your head for weeks at a time, Taylor Swift is back with her fifth studio album, “1989,” which includes multi-platinum lead single “Shake it Off.”

The Rolling Stones, 8 p.m., June 20. World’s Greatest Rock ’n’ roll band on tour.

One Direction, 7 p.m., Aug. 2.

PlayhouseSquare

1615 Euclid Ave., Cleveland (Call 216-241-6000 or 866-546-1353, or visit www.PlayhouseSquare.org).

My Morning Jacket with Floating Action, 8 p.m. June 3, $39.50 to $45. My Morning Jacket is back with its first full-length effort in four years. The Jim James-led outfit recently released “The Waterfall.”

Quicken Loans Arena

One Center Court, Cleveland (call 888-894-9424 or visit theQarena.com).

Taylor Swift with Vance Joy, 7:30 p.m. June 3, $39.50 to $129.50.

New Kids On The Block with TLC and Nelly, 7:30 p.m. June 17, $29.50 to $92.50.

Kevin Hart, 8 & 10:30 p.m. June 21, $39.50 to $125.50. Fresh off his recently released feature film “Wedding Ringers,” comedian Kevin Hart is atop the stand-up world with his popular “What Now? Tour.” Name the last funnyman to play two Quicken Loans Arena gigs?

Imagine Dragons with Metric, 7:30 p.m. June 22, $29.50 to $59.50.

Kenny Chesney with Jake Owen and Chase Rice, 7 p.m. July 9, $35 to $79. Kenny Chesney is touring his latest effort, “The Big Revival,” which was his 13th No. 1 album. In addition, the new CD gave the country music superstar his 25th No. 1 single, “American Kids.”

Motley Crue with Alice Cooper, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 18, $20 to $125. Motley Crue has announced the last leg of its swan song run. Odds are those who saw Vince Neil (vocals), Mick Mars (guitars), Nikki Sixx (bass) and Tommy Lee (drums) last summer are going to see pretty much the same set.

5 Seconds of Summer, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 21, $29.50 to $69.50.

Stage AE

400 North Shore Drive, Pittsburgh (all Ticketmaster locations or www.ticketmaster.com).

Marina and The Diamonds, 7 p.m. May 26, $33 to $57. Marina and The Diamonds has been turning heads with its electro-pop and synth stylings heard on the group’s latest effort, “Froot.”

Tame Impala, 7 p.m. June 3, $25. Australian act Tame Impala — Kevin Parker (vocals/guitar), Jay Watson (drums) and Dominic Simper (bass) — boasts a psychedelic pop-rock sound that in the past led to a tour opening for The Black Keys.

My Morning Jacket with Floating Action, 7 p.m. June 4, $38.50.

The War On Drugs, 7 p.m. June 9, $22. Having existed in the margins of indie rock for the past few years, The War On Drugs watched its latest effort, “Lost in the Dream,” gain a larger audience.

Flogging Molly and Gogol Bordello with Mariachi El Bronx, 6 p.m. June 12, $38.50. Indie-rock fans will be excited to see Flogging Molly and Gogol Bordello teaming up for a summer co-headlining tour.

The Clarks, 7 p.m. June 13, $25. Pittsburgh’s favorite hometown rock act has booked a special Steel City show.

Rob Zombie, 7 p.m. June 16, $39.50. When he’s not writing and directing feature horror films, Rob Zombie hits the road playing his unique industrial metal sound. There’s also talk of a new album due out later this year.

Damien Rice, 7:30 June 18, $38.50. Damien Rice hit it big over a decade ago. Now the Irish singer-songwriter is back with an “An Evening With” tour supporting his latest effort, “My Favourite Faded Fantasy.”

Everclear with Fuel, Toadies, American Hi-Fi, 6 p.m. June 19, $27.50. The “Summerland Tour 2015” seems more like “Summerland Tour 1998.” Still, Gen Xers will be happy wearing their big black boots.

Widespread Panic with Umphrey’s McGee, 7 p.m. June 21, $45. Even though it’s been years since the group has released new studio material, Widespread Panic keeps its jam-band fans happy with this unique pairing.

Dashboard Confessional and Third Eye Blind, 7 p.m. June 22, $35.

Barenaked Ladies, Violent Femmes and Colin Hay, 6 p.m. June 23, $35.

Action Bronson, 7:30 p.m. June 24, $25. Rapper Action Bronson is touring his debut effort, “Mr. Wonderful,” with a summer tour.

Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, 7 p.m. June 30, $27.50. Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros are still touring their 2013 self-titled effort, which includes the kooky “In the Lion,” the guitar heavy “If I Were Free” and the power balled “Life is Hard.”

Three Days Grace, 7 p.m. July 9, $35. Three Days Grace recently added My Darkest Days singer Matt Walst to the fold. The group is now touring its recently released album, “Human.”

Jane’s Addiction, 7:30 p.m. July 10, $45. Supposedly the Perry Farrell- led band is working on the follow-up to its highly underrated 2011 effort “The Great Escape Artist.” In the meantime, Jane’s Addiction is playing its 1988 debut, “Nothing’s Shocking” in its entirety.

Christina Perri with Colbie Caillat and Rachel Platten, 6 p.m. July 12, $36. “The Girls Night Out, Boys Can Come Too Tour” will have a Lilith Fair feel with Christina Perri playing tunes from her 2014 album “Head or Heart.”

The Gaslight Anthem, 7 p.m. July 19, $30. New Jersey band The Gaslight Anthem is touring its latest effort, “Get Hurt,” which includes new single “1,000 Years.” The tune combines a grunge aesthetic with hints of pop, soul and psychedelia.

R5, 7 p.m. July 20, $34 to $44. You may not know pop-rock act R5 by name, but odds are you recognize its “Dancing with the Stars” singer-bassist, Riker Lynch.

XFEST I featuring Rise Against, with Chevelle, Killswitch Engage and more, 4:30 p.m. July 25, $39.50. Rock-radio fans unite for this headbanger’s ball.

Brandi Carlile, 7 p.m. July 27, 29.50. As an alt-country artist, Brandi Carlile always had a little rock ’n’ roll in her music. That’s why her cover of Fleetwood Mac’s “The Chain” made so much sense last year. Now the singer-songwriter is touring new effort “The Firewatcher’s Daughter.”

Hozier with Dawes, 7:30 p.m. July 28, $37.50. Invariably, this has been the year of the Grammy Award-nominated Hozier. The Irish rock-blues-soul singer hit it big with his unlikely chart-topper “Take Me to Church,” which can be found on his self-titled debut.

Old Crow Medicine Show with Sturgill Simpson, 7:30 p.m. July 29, $35. Recently inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, Old Crow Medicine Show is still touring its latest effort, “Remedy.”

Blues Traveler, 7:30 p.m. July 31, 15. Two decades have passed since Blues Traveler was on top of the alternative world with its, well, blues-based songs. The John Popper-led band is about to release new studio effort “Blow Up The Moon.”

Between The Buried And Me — Coma Ecliptic Tour, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 7, $25. Between The Buried and Me is about to release its new concept album, “Coma Ecliptic,” on July 7.

Sugar Ray, Better Than Ezra, Uncle Kracker and Eve 6, 6 p.m. Aug. 9, $25. It’s an either-or deal for Gen Xers regarding whether to attend the aforementioned “Summerland Tour 2015” or this “Under the Sun Tour.”

Die Antwoord, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 12, $27.50. Die Antwoord is spreading its South African-flavored rap-rave sound to the masses. The trio is currently finishing up its newest album, “Rats Rule.”

Counting Crows with Citizen Cope, 7 p.m. Aug. 16, $39.50. It was exactly 20 years ago that the Counting Crows arrived on the music scene behind hits “Mr. Jones” and “Round Here.” The Adam Duritz-led band is still going strong with a summer tour supporting its recent effort, “Somewhere Under Wonderland.”

XFEST II featuring Social Distortion with Nikki Lane and Drag the River, 5:30 p.m. Aug. 21, $39.50. Unlike its XFESTS I rock-radio heavy bill, this show is all about old-school punk with bellwethers Social Distortion.

Brit Floyd, 8 p.m. Aug. 28, $30 to $45. Brit Floyd — The World’s Greatest Pink Floyd Show is stateside again with summer dates. The popular Pink Floyd tribute band will be playing songs from the classic-rock band’s entire career.

Slightly Stoopid with Dirty Heads and The Expendables, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 12, $25. On face value, if you heard there was an “Everything Is Awesome Summer Tour,” one would assume it included Tegan and Sara singing their “Lego Movie” hit. Well, you’re wrong. Don’t you feel slightly stupid?

Death Cab For Cutie, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 17, $38.50. Four years removed from its last studio album, “Codes and Keys,” Death Cab For Cutie recently released new effort “Kintsugi,” which includes No. 1 single “Black Sun.”

Wolstein Center

2000 Prospect Ave., Cleveland (877-468-4946 or wolsteincenter.com).

Sam Smith, 8 p.m. July 27, $39.50 to $79.50. Over the past year, Smith watched his debut album, “In The Lonely Hour,” sell more than five million copies buoyed by the success of single “Stay With Me.” Having recently cancelled shows due to vocal issues, let’s keep our fingers crossed Smith will be playing the Rock Hall City this summer.

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 7 p.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 at 5 p.m. June 12 and end at 10 p.m. June 13, and offer music, food, dancing, crafts and more. A “Now You See Me, Now You Don’t!” 5K Run/Walk will be at 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 at 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 50s 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.

JULY 3-5

Packard Legacy Weekend, National Packard Museum and Packard Park, 1899 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren. Noon-5 p.m. July 3 and 5, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 4. The event celebrating the design and engineering of the Packard Automobile offers how-to demonstrations, lectures, exhibits, and music. This year’s event will celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the dedication of Packard Park. “Packard Day” on July 4 will include family-friendly games and events in Packard Park prior to the W.D. Packard Band Concert and fireworks on the South Lawn. The “All Makes Cruise In” car show hosted by Mahoning Valley Olde Car Club will be 1-5 p.m. and a gala concert by the Big Band Sounds of Packard will close the weekend on July 5. All outside events are free. Admission for the museum is $8 for adults, $5 for seniors (65+) and children 7-12.

Ellwood City Festival, Ewing Park, 330 Sims St., Ellwood City, Pa. Daily highlights include Little Miss and Little Mr. Firecracker Pageant July 3; Ellwood City Ledger 10k race, July 4; and Zambelli Fireworks display 10 p.m. July 5. Vendors of arts, crafts and food, juried art show, daily entertainment and more offered throughout. Free festival admission, but parking is $5 per car load or $10 for a 3-day pass. 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. Free admission. Hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. July 3 and 4; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. July 5. Pancake breakfast 7 a.m.-11 a.m. daily hosted by Bloomfield-Mespo Cheerleaders. Information at oxroast@mespofire.com or www.mespofire.com.

Seventh Annual Greenville Heritage Days, 6-11 p.m. July 3, 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. July 4, 1-4 p.m. July 5, Riverside Park, Alan Ave. and Main St. 5k Run/Walk, the USO Show, G-Mazing Race, carnival rides and games. 724-588-7150.

JULY 4

Columbiana 4th of July Community Celebration, Firestone Park, 38 E. Park Ave., Columbiana. All day festivities include fishing contest 8:30 a.m., Pet contest by gazebo at 11, Sidewalk chalk event 11-3 p.m., Canoe race 11:30-2:30 p.m., family games and activities at east end of football field 1-3 p.m., Ice cream eating contest at 3 and watermelon eating contest at 3:30 both by Gazebo, performance by Canfield Community Band 5:30-7, Band on the Hill at 7-8 and 8:30-9:30 and fireworks at 10.

Canfield Rotary Fireworks Festival, Canfield Fairgrounds. 6-11 p.m. $10 per car parking. Fireworks plus entertainment, kids bounce-arounds, side shows, and food. Bring lawn chairs for entertainment J.D. Eicher and The Goodnights. Rain date, July 5. 330-793-5646.

JULY 10-11

New Castle Fireworks Festival featuring Arts on the Riverwalk, E. Washington St., downtown New Castle. Artists marketplace, street performers, art competitions, the Kids Creation Zone, food, “Chalk The Walk,” “Paint the Street” and “Anything That Floats” competitions, and Fireworks to close the event on July 11. Information at 724-658-2882 or hoytartcenter.org, and latest developments at facebook.com/NCFireworksArtsOnTheRiverwalk.

JULY 10-12

Slovenefest, SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pa. slovenefest.com. Ethnic food, music and culture celebrates the fun of Slovenia. Miss SNPJ Pageant, entertainment in four different venues featuring ethnic Slovenian musicians and performers, button box clubs, jam sessions, food and displays of traditional clothing, crafts and housewares, and plenty of fun for kids. Noon-midnight July 10 and 11, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. July 12. Admission is $10 a day or $25 for a 3 day pass. slovenefest.com.

JULY 11

Downtown Jazz Fest, Central Square, downtown Youngstown, with headliner Paul Taylor, 7 p.m., $10 at the gage.

JULY 12

Gospel Festival, Central Square, downtown Youngstown, with headliner Tye Tribbet; 2 p.m., $25 2deepevents.com.

JULY 11-12

Summer Festival of the Arts, Youngstown State University. Celebration of visual and performing arts culture. Admission and parking are free. www.ysu.edu/sfa.

11th Annual 1890 Re-Enactment Festival, 147 E. Jefferson St., Jefferson, Ashtabula County. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 11, noon- 5 p.m. July 12. 1890 comes alive in the historic 19th Century Jefferson Depot Village. Costumes, fashion show July 11, entertainment with Dixieland Band 2 p.m. July 12, scavenger hunt for kids, early skill demonstrations, crafts, hat show, contests, games, 1890 food menu and school classes with recess, pump-organ concert, storytelling, herb garden tours, pie-eating contest and more. Cost is $7, children under 6 enter free. jeffersondepotvillage.org.

Hermitage Arts Festival, Rodney White Olympic Park, 800 North Hermitage Road, Hermitage, Pa., noon-9 p.m. July 11, noon-5 July 12, free admission. 724-981-0800.

JULY 14-19

Trumbull County Fair, Trumbull County Fairgrounds, Cortland, Grandstand entertainment with tractor pulls, racing and performers, food vendors, animals, Fair Queen and Little King and Queen pageants, Trumbull Idol competition. Grandstand performers to be announced, stay updated at trumbullcountyfair.com. Hours are 8 a.m.-10 p.m. daily.

JULY 15-19

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. Grand Prize Raffle tickets can be purchased online at raffle.olmcniles.org and other info at olmcniles.org/festival.

JULY 16-19

Western Pennsylvania Balloon Quest, Scotland Meadows Park, 2106 Camden Ave., New Castle, Pa. Night balloon glow, 9 p.m. July 16. Balloon launches scheduled for 6-7 p.m. July 17 and 18, 6-7 a.m. July 18 and 19, weather permitting. Benefits Union Township Volunteer Fire Department. Rides, food, games, demonstrations and more. wpballoonquest.webs.com.

JULY 17-18

Enon Valley Community Days, Enon Valley, Pa. Hours 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Community music jam on July 17; parade, chili cook-off, baked goods auction, historical buildings. open dance with the Dorals, horse drawn shuttle, vendors, train display and hog calling contest July 18. A noon-10 p.m. July 18 Bluegrass Festival will feature South 79, Border Ride, Keep Off the Grass, Mulefactory, Echo Valley & East of Enon. 724-336-5194.

JULY 17-19

St. Joseph Parish Festival and Ox Roast Fair, 11045 St. Joseph Blvd., Mantua. Hours 6-11:30 p.m. July 17, 1-11:30 p.m. July 18 and noon-10 p.m. July 19. Slow-cooked roast beef sandwiches served by St. Joseph Parishioners, tractor pulls, gambling, Ox Roast Idol, 5K Run/Walk, daily entertainment, and 10 p.m. July 17 fireworks. stjosephmantua.com.

JULY 18

REVIVE Music and Arts Festival, Phelps St., downtown Youngstown. Full day of music featuring Jones for Revival, Vibe and Direct, 5 Elements, Jordan DePaul and more. Cost $10, under 12 enters for free. facebook.com/revivefestival.

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. waterfiresharonpa.org.

Volant Mills Country Festival, Volant Mills, Pa. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sponsored by A Little Bit Country. Petting zoo, barnyard games, BBQ food, farmer’s market, handmade artisan and craft show and cooking demonstration throughout Volant. 724-533-5611 or volantshops.com/events.

Rib Fest, Mastropietro Winery, 14558 Ellsworth Rd, Berlin Center, 4-9 p.m.

JULY 22-26

St. Demetrios Greek Festival, St. Demetrios Community Center, 3223 Atlantic St. NE, Warren. Greek festival with ethnic food and pastries, music and dancing, rides, games and entertainment. Hours 4-11 p.m. July 22, 23, 4-midnight July 24, 25, and 4-10 p.m. July 26. Free admission.

JULY 23-26

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Italian Festival, 343 Via Mount Carmel, Youngstown. Vendors, bands, Little Prince and Princess contest, cornhole tournament, homemade wine contest, dunking tank and auction. Admission $4. Scholarships given to YSU students during opening ceremonies on July 24. Free shuttle service and parking. 3-11 p.m. July 23, 24, 25; and 1-10 p.m. July 26. 330-507-5203.

JULY 30- AUG. 2

St. Patrick Festival, 225 N. Main St., Hubbard. Hours: 6-11 p.m. July 30, 31; 5-midnight Aug. 1; 1-11 p.m. Aug. 2. Food, games, rides and live nightly music. Raffle for 2015 Corvette Stingray at 11 p.m. Aug. 2 (tickets at saintpatsfestival.com). Other raffles include a big screen TV, custom door, iPad Air, recliner and more. 330-534-1928.

JULY 31

Children’s Summer Art Festival, Hoyt Center for the Arts, 124, Leisure Ave., New Castle, Pa. Free art activities for kids and entertainment. 724-652-2882 or hoytartcenter.org/childrens-festival.

JULY 31- AUG. 2

Greater Youngstown Italian Fest, central square, downtown Youngstown. Entertainment, rides, Italian restaurants and food vendors, craft vendors, raffle, Little King and Queen contest, Morra tournament, basket auctions, pasta eating contest, Italian man and woman of the year announcement, and Aug. 1 Polka Mass. Cost is $4, under 12 admitted free. 330-501-3171 or youngstownitalianfest.org.

AUG. 1

Harvey S. Firestone Park Festival of the Arts, 47 E. Park Ave., Columbiana. Hours 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Crafters, fine arts, antiques, farmer’s market, free entertainment, food and 50-50 raffle. Free. Info at www.columbianachamber.com.

Commons Fest: A Festival of Learnshops, Courthouse Square, downtown Warren. Hours 1-4 p.m. Dozens of hands-on booths will allow guests to make connections with local nonprofits, create art, learn about and become involved in changes happening in Warren.

AUG. 1-2

Regatta at Lake Arthur, Moraine State Park, 225 Pleasant Valley Road, Portersville, Pa. Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Aug. 1 and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 2. Free, no charge for admission, parking or events. Land and lake activities celebrate the natural resources of the park. 724-687-0707 or lakearthurregatta.org.

AUG. 3-9

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 or columbianacountyfair.org.

AUG. 6-9

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. Fireworks on Aug. 9. Hours are 6-11 p.m. Aug. 6 and 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Aug. 7-9. Admission $3. 330-550-7877 or 330-507-3567.

AUG. 8-9, 15-16, 22-23

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 or shakerwoods.com.

AUG. 9

Wings-n-Wheels Fly In/Cruise In, SLOAS Airfield, 4085 N. River Road, Warren. Displays of classic and antique airplanes and cars, live music and food, with proceeds benefitting Trumbull County Animal Welfare League and Ernie Hall Aviation Museum. Info and schedule of events at erniehallaviationmuseum.org or call 330-219-6143.

Our Lady of Sorrows Festival, 915 Cornell St., Youngstown. Slovak food, auction and gas raffle, entertainment with Ed Vallus and Del Sinchak. ourladyofsorrowsyoungstown.org.

Vexfest, downtown Youngstown, a daylong outdoor rock festival; info on Facebook page.

AUG. 14-16

Spanish Heritage Festival, E. Federal St., downtown Youngstown. Entertainment, music, dancing, food, kids activities, crafts. 330-398-0505 or www.yshf.info/index.html.

AUG. 15

Pabstolutely, Royal Oaks, 924 Oak St., Youngstown. A day-long live rock music festival with vendors.

AUG. 17-22

Lawrence County Fair, New Castle, Pa. Lawrence County Fair, 464 Midway Road, New Castle, Pa. Livestock, agricultural exhibitors, crafts, clothing, baked goods, animals, contests, events and entertainment. Grandstand features include Christian Music Festival and the Great Gospel Music Night on Aug. 13, as well as bike nights and truck and tractor pulls. A Fallen Warrior Ride and Crusade is Aug. 15. Information at lawrencecountyfair.com.

AUG. 20-23

Brier Hill Italian Festival, Calvin and Victoria Streets, Youngstown. 24th annual fest includes live Italian music, food, vendors, crowning of the Man of the Year, and morra, hot pepper and wine tasting competitions. Hours, 4-mindnight Aug. 20 and 21; noon-midnight Aug. 22, 23. 330-286-3584.

AUG. 22

AUG. 23

Hot Air Balloon Festival, Mastropietro Winery, 14558 Ellsworth Rd, Berlin Center.

AUG. 25-29

Transfer Harvest Home Fair, Kiwanis Community Park, 117 Edgewood Drive Ext., 5-11 p.m., $2 parking charge; no gate admission charge. 724-646-2438.

AUG. 29

The Big Kick-It, an all-day rock music festival featuring Jones for Revival and many more. At the B&O Station in Youngstown. jonesforrevival.net.

AUG. 30

Polish Day, St. Luke Church, 5235 South Ave., Boardman, 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

SEPT. 2-7

Canfield Fair, Canfield Fairgrounds, 8 a.m.-11 p.m. daily. Food, rides, vendors, entertainment and grandstand attractions. New Faith and Family Night on Sept. 6 featuring Mercy Me. Grandstand entertainment to be announced. canfieldfair.com.

SEPT. 5-6

End of Summer Wine Fest, Wilhelm Winery, 590 Georgetown Road, Hadley, Pa., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free admission. www.wilhelmwinery.com.

SEPT. 8-12

Jamestown Community Fair, Jamestown Fairgrounds, Shenango St., 9 a.m. 10 p.m. Sept. 8; 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Sept. 9-11; 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Sept. 12. Free admission. www,jamestownfair.org.

SEPT. 12

Rust Belt Music Festival, Phelps St., downtown Youngstown, starting at noon.

SEPT. 12-13

The Greenville Outdoor Recreation and Art Festival, Riverside Park, 45 Alan Ave., 10 a.m., festival admission is free; fees apply for event registration. 724-343-1313.

SEPT. 18

Lordstown Apple Cider Festival, Lordstown High School Grounds, 1824 Salt Springs Road, Lordstown. Hours: 6 p.m.-midnight Sept. 18; noon-midnight Sept. 19; noon- 9 p.m. Sept. 20. Watch as fresh apples are turned to cider. Craft, flower and car shows, musical entertainment, parade, food and beverages. Free admission. 330-824-2650.

SEPT. 19-20

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

SEPT. 26

Lite the Night Fireworks, Mastropietro Winery, 14558 Ellsworth Road, Berlin Center, sundown.