Wondering what's happening this summer in Clarion County? Time your visit right, and you just might create a new fond family memory for the books!
These featured events are living snapshots of a place that gathers with purpose and joy.
Clarion Summer Fest
Dates: June 7, July 5, August 2, 2025
Location: Main Street Clarion, PA
Why Go: This three-part summer series transforms Main Street into a lively hub with themed weekends featuring pop-up shops, live music, yoga in the park, scavenger hunts, and even a mobile planetarium. Each month brings a unique theme, ensuring fresh experiences throughout the summer. See Full Schedule
Clarion County Fair
Dates: July 20–26, 2025
Location: Redbank Valley Municipal Park, Fairmount City
Why Go: A classic county fair experience with carnival rides, demolition derbies, livestock shows, food vendors, and nightly entertainment. It’s a week-long celebration of community and tradition. See Full Schedule
French and Indian War Encampment
Dates: June 7– 8, 2025
Location: Cook Forest State Park
Why Go: Step back in time with this living history event featuring reenactments, period crafts, and educational demonstrations set amidst the old-growth forests of Cook Forest State Park. See Full Schedule
St. Joseph’s Annual 4th of July Celebration
Date: July 4, 2025
Location: Parish Grounds – 112 Rectory Lane, Lucinda, PA
Why Go: Clarion County’s oldest Independence Day tradition, this beloved festival features all-you-can-eat chicken and ham dinners, live entertainment, games of skill and chance, bingo, and a handmade quilt auction. With over $40,000 in cash and prizes, it’s a community celebration not to be missed. See Full Schedule
Wolf’s Corners Fair
Dates: June 29 – July 5, 2025
Location: Wolf’s Corners Fairgrounds, Tionesta, PA
Why Go: Known as Clarion County’s “biggest little fair,” this week-long event features demolition derbies, antique tractor pulls, ATV drag races, carnival rides, livestock shows, and nightly entertainment. It’s a cherished tradition offering fun for the entire family. See Full Schedule
East Brady Riverfest
Dates: July 18–19, 2025
Location: Main Street, Downtown East Brady, PA
Why Go: Celebrate the beauty of the Allegheny River and its community with food and shopping vendors, live music, fireworks, and family-friendly activities including games, bouncy houses, and a dunk tank.
Knox Horsethief Days
Dates: August 9–16, 2025
Location: Main Street Knox, PA
Why Go: Celebrate Knox’s unique history as the “Horsethief Capital of the World” with a week-long festival featuring live music, dances, kiddie parades, tractor races, bed races, sidewalk sales, and a grand parade. The Knox Horsethief Days recall the adventures of the notorious Sebastian “Boss” Buck, a 19th-century horse thief, blending history with community fun. See Full Schedule
Appalachian Mountain STOL
Dates: August 29–30, 2025
Location: Clarion County Airport, Shippenville, PA
Why Go: Experience an exhilarating aviation fly-in and STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing) competition featuring pilots demonstrating their aircraft’s impressive capabilities. The event offers a family-friendly atmosphere with food trucks, camping opportunities, and a showcase of aviation skills. See Full Schedule
