January
Learn-to-ski Day at Two Mile Run County Park
TwoMileRun.net
Learn-to-ski clinics at Oil Creek State Park
dcnr.state.pa.us
February
Franklin On Ice
See professionals carve lifeless blocks of ice into works of art at Fountain Park.
FranklinPa.gov
Nature Art Showcase
This free public display features original artwork by regional artists and craftspeople depicting outdoor recreation, natural resources and landscapes using acrylic, oil, and watercolor paintings, traditional and digital photography, stained glass, woodcarvings, three-dimensional items, and more. Many pieces are also for sale. Exhibit takes place in the Barrow Civic Theatre lobby in conjunction with Franklin on Ice.
NW PA Greenways
Justus Jaunt Polar Plunge
Join the brave (or just plain crazy) as they brave the cold and jump into Two Mile Run County Park’s Justus Lake! A warming hut, hot soup, and fun company will be there to help you feel your toes again.
Facebook.com/TwoMileRun
March
Wisdom & More
Engage in the people, places & events of petroleum history while sampling regional wine at Drake Well Museum and Park.
DrakeWell.org
Oil Country Bluegrass Festival
A full day of live bluegrass music at the Oil City Moose Lodge.
CasaOfVenangoCounty.org
Charter Day
Celebrate Pennsylvania’s Birthday with free admission to Drake Well Museum and Park.
DrakeWell.org
April
Oil City Uncorked
Spring Wine Walk in the Southside Business District. Sample wine from a dozen regional wineries.
OilCityMainStreet.org
Peter Cottontail Express
Join Peter Cottontail as he hops through springtime in Oil Creek Valley on the Oil Creek and Titusville Railroad. Take great photos with the bunny himself!
OCTRR.org
May
May Garden Mart
Celebrate the arrival of spring. One-stop shopping for anything you need for your lawn & garden.
FranklinPa.gov
Oil Creek Classic Fly Fishing Tournament
This fly fishing tournament, benefiting Titusville Rotary, brings anglers together with the community to enjoy Oil Creek, Drake Well Museum & Park, the OC&T excursion train, and more.
TitusvillePaRotary.org
Oil Creek 5 & 13 Stacked Trail Races
The Oil Creek 5 & 13 Stacked Trail Races feature a 5-mile race and 13-mile race using paths and trails around the Drake Well Museum, including the Gerard Hiking Trail in Oil Creek State Park. The races feature an exciting twist: the “Stacked Challenge.” Race start times are staged 90 minutes apart allowing the option for participants to run one or both races, competing for the fastest “stacked” finish time.
DrakeWell.org/Events
Roughneck Gravel Roubaix
Multiple distance gravel bike races on the backroads of the Oil Region.
Facebook.com/RoughneckGravelRoubaix
Memorial Day Boat Races
Two Mile Run County Park hosts this annual race on Justus Lake.
TwoMileRun.net
June
Wildcatter Festival at Pithole
Experience Pithole, PA’s legendary oil boomtown, through music, guided tours & more.
DrakeWell.org
International Bowhunting Organization Competition
3D target shooting competition for all levels at Two Mile Run County Park. Spectators welcome.
TwoMileRun.net
Blues & Barbeque
Downtown Franklin is the place to be for great blues music and barbecue vendors all day long.
FranklinBluesAndBBQ.com
Emlenton Summer Festival
Held each year at Hughes Park.
EmlentonPa.com
July
The Oil Region hosts three consecutive nights of fireworks to celebrate Independence Day: July 2 in Cranberry, July 3 in Oil City and July 4 in Franklin!
4th of July Week Festivities
A full week of nightly concerts, parades and fireworks on the 4th in downtown Franklin.
FranklinPa.gov
Cranberry Fireworks Spectacular
Routes 322 & 257 in Cranberry. Live music, food, fun & fireworks.
4YourCarConnection.com
Jolly July 3rd Festival
One-day festival in Justus Park, Oil City, with fun for the entire family including fireworks!
OilCityArtsCouncil.com
Ten Miles 4 Two Mile Jeep Runs
Two days of great trails exploring and supporting Two Mile Run County Park. Advance registration preferred. Multiple routes varying in difficulty for a range of vehicles, but they must be Jeeps.
OilValleyJeeps.org
Oil Heritage Festival Bike ‘n Brew
Enjoy a community bike ride then gather ‘round for some brews in Oil City.
ohfbikenbrew.org
Oil Heritage Festival
Car show, artisan & fine crafts fair, children’s events, concerts, parade & fireworks, all in Oil City.
OilHeritageFestival.com
Oil Heritage Festival Art Show
A combined Oil City Arts Council and Arts Oil City event exhibiting local area artists and their work.
OCArtsCouncil.com
August
Taste of Franklin-Taste of Talent
Fountain Park – sample the city’s finest cuisine and then hear the finals of the vocal competition.
FranklinPa.gov
Pleasantville Community Festival
This community celebration includes live music, kids’ rides, midway attractions, food, fireworks, a parade, and so much fun for three days in Pleasantville, PA.
Facebook.com/PleasantvilleCFC
Venango County Fair
Enjoy this week long celebration of agriculture with exhibits, competitions, food, entertainment, and all of the best county fair attractions.
VenangoFair.com
BridgeFest
Two great evenings of music, art, food & more on Veterans Memorial Bridge and the iconic, illuminated Center Street Bridge in downtown Oil City.
OilCityMainStreet.org
Titusville Oil Fest
Concerts, fine art exhibit, antique car show, parade, fireworks, food & crafts – fun for the entire family.
VictorianTitusvillePA.com
Drake’s Folly Beer Festival
Saturday of Oil Fest in Titusville. Sample brews from regional breweries and enjoy live music.
VictorianTitusvillePA.com
Wings & Wheels Fly-In/Cruise – In
Venango Regional Airport. Gyrocopters on display. Helicopter rides, airplane rides, car show & more.
814.432.2289
Mountain Bike Race
Two Mile Run County Park hosts this annual mountain bike race in the Bike the Wilds series. Registration required.
TwoMileRun.net
Rock in River Fest/PA Stone Skipping Competition
BBQ, games, kayak rides, crafts and PA stone skipping competition all at Riverfront Park in Franklin.
FranklinPa.gov
Drake Day
Celebrate the anniversary of the Drake Well oil strike and the birth of the modern petroleum industry at Drake Well Museum and Park.
DrakeWell.org
September
Kayak Adventure Series — Broodstock II Fishing Tournament
The finale of this national series will take place on the waters of the Oil Region. The KAS Closing Ceremony festival, which is open to the public, will be held in Franklin, complete with food, music, kids zone, games, vendors, music, and more. The Awards Presentation and the final results will be announced at the historic Barrow-Civic Theatre.
KayakAdventureSeries.com/Broodstock-II
Fall Gas Up
Annual fall show featuring antique engines & oil field equipment at Drake Well Museum and Park.
DrakeWell.org
Cranberry Festival
Morrison Park, Seneca including games, arts & crafts show & car show.
Cranberry-Festival.com
Petfest
A celebration of pets.
FranklinPa.gov
Oil City Uncorked
Fall Wine Walk in the Northside Business District. Sample wine from a dozen regional wineries.
OilCityMainStreet.org
Farm to Fork
Multi-course local food event highlighting the bountiful harvest of the Titusville Open Air Market with beer and wine pairings and live music.
Facebook.com/Titusville-Renaissance-Inc
October
Applefest®
Three-day festival in Franklin with a huge craft fair, 5K race, car show and free entertainment.
FranklinApplefest.com
Genealogy Conference
Titusville Historical Society hosts a one-day conference on genealogical research. Call 814.827.0928.
TitusvilleHistoricalSociety.org
Historic Pithole City Lantern Tours
Historic Pithole City Lantern Tours let you experience history as it comes to life! Visitors walk the former streets of the legendary oil boomtown, meeting some of Pithole’s most famous historical figures along the way. Advanced tickets required and go on sale September 1.
DrakeWell.org/Events
Rock Oil Foliage Frenzy
This poker run style gravel bike ride takes participants through some beautiful country during the peek of leaf season.
OilValleyEndurance.com
November
Franklin Wine Walk
Friday before Thanksgiving. Get a jump on the gift giving season and sample wine from regional wineries.
FranklinAreaChamber.org
Franklin Light-Up Night
Christmas shopping, parade, fireworks, and Santa Claus.
FranklinPa.gov
December
Oil City’s Christmas Past
A festive holiday celebration with tree lighting ceremony, chili cook-off, children’s activities, Jingle Bell 5K, craft & vendor events, live entertainment, and of course – Santa!
OilCityMainStreet.org
Holiday at Burgess
Free nightly drive-through display of Christmas lights in Titusville’s Burgess Park from Black Friday to New Year’s Eve. 6-9 p.m. Special guests include Santa and Mrs. Claus, elves, sled dogs and ice carvers.
https://www.facebook.com/Take-Pride-in-Titusville-1967172836919409/
First Night® Oil City
Non-alcoholic, family-friendly celebration with over 10 indoor performances in downtown Oil City.
Facebook.com/FirstNightOilCity