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Sept. 17 - Slippery Rock VillageFest 17

The Village at Slippery Rock will hold its 3rd annual community celebration, VillageFest. The event features children’s activities, live entertainment, crafters and vendors. New this year is special children’s activities and entertainment at the new gazebo. Slippery Rock VillageFest is FREE and open to the public. Ample free parking is availabl e. Main Street will be closed from 10 AM - 4 PM during the festivities.

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For more information on any of these programs, call (724) 284-5383

BUTLER COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT

“Leading the Way”

MOPARS IN THE PARK- Sunday, Sept. 4th Alameda Park 10 am - 5 pm All Mopar Car Show Sponsored by Butler Pentastars Car Club

DOGGIE FUN DAY - Sunday, Sept. 18th, 9 am - 5 pm

Bring your dog & enjoy activities in the park. Your dog can swim in Alameda Pool from 1-5:30 pm ($4 Canine Admission)

ALAMEDA FALL FEST & FISHING TOURNAMENT Sunday, September 25th

Come Out And

Enjoy The Fun!

1. Associated

Artist Exhibits

2. Chicken BBQ at Chicora VFD

Tanglewood R&S Dance Every Friday

8 pm-Midnight $6 pp

1. Associated Artist Exhibits

3. Passavant & Buhl House Tours

4. Mopars In The Park

5. Dead Fish Polo

1. Associated Artist Exhibits

3. Passavant & Buhl House Tours

6. History Walks of Butler’s South Side

1. Associated Artist Exhibits

Tanglewood Bingo Every Thurs. - 1 pm

1. Associated Artist Exhibits

1. Associated Artist Exhibits

3. Passavant & Buhl House Tours

7. 20th Annual Saxonburg Festival of the Arts!

8. Cider & Sauerkraut Festival 9. Muddy Creek Oil Well Exhibit

10. Annual Gun Raffle 11. “Kids Night-Racing at

Lernerville

7. 20th Annual Saxonburg

Festival of the Arts!

8. Cider & Sauerkraut Festival

9. Muddy Creek Oil Well Exhibit

5. Dead Fish Polo

1. Associated Artist Exhibits

3. Passavant & Buhl House Tours

6. History Walks of Butler’s South Side

1. Associated Artist Exhibits

1. Associated Artist Exhibits

12. Quilt Show at Harmony Museum

13. Always, Patsy Cline

14. Evans City 18th Annual Oktoberfest

Penn Theater 8 pm - Under the Tuscan Sun

1. Associated Artist Exhibits

3. Passavant & Buhl House Tours

12. Quilt Show at Harmony Museum

13. Always Patsy Cline

14. Evans City 18th Annual Oktoberfest

15. 22nd Annual Penn’s Colony Festival 16. 27th Annual Butler Fall Festival

17. Slippery Rock VillageFest 18. Autumn-Motive Fest at Lernerville

19. Rockapella at SRU

1. Associated

Artist Exhibits

3. Passavant & Buhl House Tours

24. Communal Studies Association Annual

Conference

1. Associated Artist Exhibits

24. Communal Studies Association Annual Conference

27. Cheeseman’s Pumpkin Festival

28. Cheeseman’s Fright Farm

An Affair of the Arts Gala Dinner, Dance and Reverse

Raffle-Marriott at Cranberry Woods

12. Quilt Show at Harmony

Museum 13. Always, Patsy Cline

14. Evans City 18th Annual Oktoberfest

15. 22nd Annual Penn’s Colony Festival

20. Slippery Rock Heritage Days

21. Family Fishing Clinic at Moraine

22. Doggie Fun Day at Alameda Park

3. Passavant & Buhl House

Tours

24. Communal Studies Association Annual

Conference

1. Associated

Artist Exhibits

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5. Dead Fish Polo

23. Joe Negri at Natili South

24. Communal Studies Association Annual

Conference

24. Communal Studies

Association Annual

Conference

1. Associated

Artist Exhibits

24. Communal Studies Association Annual

Conference

3. Passavant & Buhl House Tours 15. 22nd Annual

Penn’s Colony Festival 24. Communal Studies

Association Annual Conference

25. Butler Notables Annual Show at the Succop Theatre 27. Cheeseman’s Pumpkin

Festival 28. Cheeseman’s Fright Farm

5. Dead Fish Polo

24. Communal Studies

Association Annual Conference

15. 22nd Annual Penn’s Colony

Festival 24. Communal Studies

Association Annual Conference

26. Alameda Fall Fest, Fishing Tourney & Carnival

27. Cheeseman’s Pumpkin Festival 28. Cheeseman’s

Fright Farm

24. Communal

Studies Association

Annual Conference

24. Communal Studies

Association Annual Conference

24. Communal Studies

Association Annual Conference

27. Cheeseman’s Pumpkin Festival

28. Cheeseman’s Fright Farm

29. Festival of Fear 30 . ART24 Marathon of

the Arts

1 Aug. 26 - Sept. 23: Associated Artist Exhibits. Rittelmann Gallery: Two Amigos Exhibition, Larry Sassone & David Ludwick. Member’s Gallery: Sister Act- The Browns, Penny Brown Ashley & Margie Brown, Mezzanine - Heidi Boyce. The Center is open: Wed. & Thurs.:10AM- 4 PM, Fri.:10 AM-10 PM, Sat.: 10AM- 2 PM. Associated Artists of Butler County Arts Center, 344 S. Main St., Butler. Call 724-283-6922 for time. www.aabc.zoomshare.com

2 Sept. 2: Chicken BBQ at Chicora VFD. Chicken BBQ meal includes 1/2 chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, & roll. Cost: $6.50 Location: Rt. 68 Chicora - across from Rummy Mart. 3 PM. - ? Sponsored by Chicora VFD Ladies Auxiliary. Contact Michelle Fennell 724-445-2930 or Kelly Ritzert 724-445-7257

3 Sept. 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28: Passavant & Buhl House Tours. Tours of 1808 Passavant and 1805 Buhl Houses at 1 and 2:30 PM. Enjoy collections of clothing, furnishings, and various artifacts. Learn more about Zelienople’s history through these prominent families. Sponsored by the Zelienople Historical Society. Phone: 724-452-9457 www.fyi.net/~zhs

4 Sept. 4: Mopars in the Park. Car class trophies, fun, food, vendors, and Mopars in Alameda Park. 10 AM - 5 PM. Alameda Park is located off of Route 356 (New Castle Rd.) 724-284-5383.

5 Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26: Dead Fish Polo. 4 PM-sunset. Western PA Paddlesport Association will hold this event every Monday night. This event will take place in the McDanel’s area of the Lake Arthur. This sport combines elements of dodgeball and water polo with canoeing. Fortunately, the sport has been refined to the point where paddlers now use sponges instead of fish.

6 Sept. 7, 14: History Walks of Butler’s South Side. David Allen, history researcher and Butler County Historical Society volunteer, will conduct guided tours of the historical area of Butler formerly called Springdale from 1840 until 1940. Walks begin at the intersection of E.Cunningham St. and S. Monroe St. at 6 PM, weather permitting. For more information, call: 724-283-8116.

7 Sept. 10 & 11: 20th Annual Saxonburg Festival of the Arts! A culturally enriched weekend of art appreciation & education presented by the Saxonburg Historical and Restoration Commission. Enjoy exposure to various performing & visual art forms. Art & photography exhibits, quilt show, 5K race, crafts, car show, & more. FREE. Festival exhibits open at 10 AM Sat. Main St. & Roebling Park, Historic Saxonburg. 724-352-3043 www.saxonburgpa.com

8 Sept. 10 & 11: Cider & Sauerkraut Festival. Cooper Cabin Pioneer Homestead. 12 Noon-5 PM Demonstrations of cider, sauerkraut, and Applebutter making. Native America dancing, food and beverages available. Tours of the cabin will also be available. Located at 119 Cooper Road near Cabot, just off Route 356, approx. 9 miles south of Butler. Admission: Adults- $4. Youth 5-17- $2. Children under age 5- Free. Butler County Historical Society 724-283-8116 www.butlercountyhistoricalsociety-pa.org

9 Sept. 10 & 11: Muddy Creek Oil Well Exhibit. Demonstration days at the Muddy Creek Oil Field site in Moraine State Park, Old 422 Boat Launch Area. The antique oil well restoration project was recently awarded the Historic Harmony Heritage Award. Access to the well site can be obtained by taking Old Route 422 west from the Prospect interchange and proceeding about one-half mile beyond the DCNR District Office and boat launch area parking lot. FREE. 10 AM - 4 PM. No reservations required. Moraine State Park 724-368-8811 www.dcnr.state.pa.us

10 Sept. 10: Annual Gun Raffle. Chicora Volunteer Fire Department. Doors open at noon. Ticket cost of $20 includes all you can eat buffet, beer, pop, and a chance to win 50+ guns. Location: Former Servistar park: Rt.68 in Chicora. More info: Lisa 724-445-2924.

11 Sept. 10: “Kids Night”: - Racing at Lernerville. “Back to School” Bluebird School Bus and Powder Puff Races. Plus Sr. Series Championship Race and Save-a-lot Kids Night. Lernerville Speedway- 5:30 PM. Route 313 N. Pike Road, Sarver, PA 16055. Phone 724-353-1511 www.lernerville.net Regular Admission Prices: Adults- $11.00, Sr. Citizens (60+)- $8.00, Juniors(13-16)- $6.00, Children(6-12)-$3.00, Under 5- FREE.

12 Sept. 16-18: Quilt Show at Harmony Museum. Quilters, quilt collectors and the Harmony Museum will display dozens of antique and contemporary quilts in a special show Fri. evening, Sat. and Sun., Sept. 16-18. The museum is at the center of Harmony’s National Historic Landmark District, on the diamond at Main and Mercer streets. Hours: 5-7 PM Fri., Sept. 16; 10 AM- 5 PM. Sat., Sept. 17; and 1-5 PM Sun., Sept. 18. Admission: $3, including one raffle ticket for Sun. afternoon’s drawing for a hand-sewn quilt. Salad lunch will be available on Saturday.

13 Sept. 16-18 Always, Patsy Cline. BC3 Cultural Center-Succop Theater Performing Arts Series. Fri.& Sat.- 8PM, Sun.- 3 PM. Reprised from summer of 2004, this joint venture with Butler’s Musical Theatre Guild proved to be an outstanding production that left the audiences wanting more. Patsy Cline comes to life in this funny and heartwarming tribute based on a true story about her friendship with her biggest fan, Louise. Tickets $15.00, $17.00 at door, $10.00 students. Call 724-284-8505

14 Sept. 16-18: Evans City 18th Annual Oktoberfest. Craft & food vendors, live entertainment, parade, car cruise, talent show, kids Tractor pull, Little Miss & Mr. Oktoberfest and more. Call: 724-538-8126 or E-mail: lucillepw@zoominternet.net

15 Sept. 17 & 18 and 24 & 25: 22nd Annual Penn’s Colony Festival. A grand celebration of Early American Art with a folk art & furniture marketplace featuring 200 master craftsmen along with colonial entertainment, living history, battle reenactments, & children’s activities. Food available. Rain or Shine. Free parking. Admission charged. Located in Historic Saxonburg at Penn’s Colony event site, 365 Saxonburg Blvd., Saxonburg. 724-352-9922 www.pennscolony.com

16 Sept. 17: 27th Annual Butler Fall Festival. Ethnic foods. Crafters. Continuous

entertainment. Huge car show. Children’s activities. A large selection of ethnic foods available. FREE. 11 AM - 7 PM. Main St., Butler from Diamond Park to Brady St. 724-285-4566

18 Sept. 17: Autumn-Motive Fest at Lernerville. Featuring Pure Stock Pandemonium,Bluebird School Bus Races “The Sequel”, Powder Puff Races plus Auto Demo Derby. Lernerville Speedway- 5:30 PM. Route 313 N. Pike Road, Sarver, PA. Phone 724-353-1511 www.lernerville.net Regular Admission Prices: Adults- $11.00, Sr. Citizens (60+)- $8.00, Juniors(13-16)- $6.00, Children(6-12)-$3.00, Under 5- FREE.

19 Sept. 17: Rockapella at SRU. An a cappella group, Rockapella blends soul, rock, rhythm and blues, and jazz. They are the house band for “Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego,” and have appeared on the “Tonight Show with Jay Leno” and are featured in several television commercials. This concert corresponds with SRU’s Family and Friends Day. ING Performing Arts Series- 7:30 PM in SRU’s Miller Auditorium. For more information: call 738-724-2091. Admission charged.

20 Sept. 18: Slippery Rock Heritage Days. 9 AM-5 PM. Festival held on the quad of SRU featuring music, car and big truck shows, entertainment, food and craft and flea market items. This year we will be adding a display of pictures and other memorabilia honoring Slippery Rock. 724-794-2007

21 Sept. 18: Family Fishing Clinic at Moraine. Join the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission on Sun., Sept. 18, 2005 from 9 AM - 12 noon at McDanel`s Launch on the North Shore to experience the SMART start to fishing for FREE! The Family Fishing Clinic is designed to provide instruction to youth and adults alike, on the species of fish found in Pennsylvania, fish habitats, safety, equipment, outdoor manners and how to protect our water resources. Parents, guardians, mentors and other family members are encouraged to participate in the learning. Participants learn the basics of fishing and get to put their skills to use! For more information, please contact the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commissions Northwest Regions Education office at (814) 336-2426. Pre-registration is required by Sept. 9, 2005

22 Sept. 18: Doggie Fun Day at Alameda Park. 9 AM - 5 PM Your dog can swim in Alameda Pool from 1 - 5:50 PM ($4 Canine Admission). Alameda Park is located west of Butler, off of Route 356 (New Castle Rd.) 724-284-5383.

23 Sept. 19: Joe Negri at Natili South. Enjoy an evening with the legendary Pittsburgh music icon. $30 per person includes buffet dinner. Natili South, Main & Wayne Streets. Reservations: 724-287-5033.

24 Sept. 19-Oct. 1: Communal Studies Association Annual Conference Historic Harmony and Old Economy Village. For more information, call 1-888-821-4822 or visit www.harmonymuseum.org

25 Sept. 24: Butler Notables Annual Show at the Succop Theatre. 7:30 PM. Butler County Community College. Admission $10 advance. $12 at the door. 724-287-0183 or 724-772- 3806 www.butlerarts.org/

26 Sept. 25: Alameda Fall Fest, Fishing Tourney & Carnival. Games, crafts, clowns. Pony rides, petting zoo, car cruise, Youth Fishing Tournament (with live fish in Alameda Pool!). Fishing Tournament for three age groups at different times. Each age group will fish for an hour and 45 minutes. Car Cruise brought to you by the Butler Pentastars Car Club. The fun starts at noon with the Fishing Tournament starting at 5:30. Alameda Park is located just west of Butler, off of Route 356 (New Castle Rd.). For more information call: 724-284-5383

27 Sept. 23-25, 30: Cheeseman’s Pumpkin Festival. Every weekend through Oct. Daytime activities include crawl through hay tunnels, pet and feed the farm animals and run through the hay maze. Bring your camera and your flashlight! Daytime hayrides to our pumpkin patch (weekends only). This is a non-scary hayride for children and adults! Wagons run from 12 PM - 5 PM Sat. and Sun. $4 per person (2 years and under free) does not include pumpkin cost. For more information call 724-368-3233 or visit www.cheesemanfarm.com.

28 Sept. 23-25, 30: Cheeseman’s Fright Farm. Includes haunted hayride, haunted corn maze and haunted house. Hayrides start at dark every Fri., Sat. and Sun. beginning Sept. 23 and Thurs. nights beginning Oct. 20. Closing night is Sunday, October 30 soooo don’t miss the excitement and the terror of Cheeseman’s Fright Farm! Wagons run from 12 PM - 5 PM Sat. and Sun. Price: $10 (Thurs. & Sun.) $12 (Fri. & Sat.). For more information call 724-368-3233 or visit www.cheesemanfarm.com.

29 Sept. 30: Festival of Fear! Two great haunted attractions open the last weekend in Sept. and every weekend in Oct., Fri. and Sat.:- 7 PM-12 AM, Sun.: 7-10 PM Last two Thursday’s in Oct.: 7-10 PM. Family Bowlaway Entertainment Center, 540 Fairground Hill Road, Butler, PA. Admission $10. 724-283-8630. www.familybowlaway.com

30 Sept. 30 & Oct. 1: ART24 Marathon of the Arts. A 24-hour marathon of the arts featuring free food, entertainment & a silent auction of artwork. FREE. Associated Artists of Butler County Arts Center, 344 S. Main St., Butler. Call 724-283-6922 for time. www.aabc.zoomshare.com

Dates and events are subject to change without notice. Admission may be charged, and the rates are subject to change. The Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau accepts no responsibility for any changes that might occur. When you are making plans to attend an event, verify the information by calling the number listed in each event. This calendar is only a partial list of events taking place. This calendar’s content was compiled and published by the Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau based on information from the organizations and event sponsors listed. This calendar is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement of the events. Please go to our Web site VisitButlerCounty.com.