2025 Will Mark The 47th Anniversary Of The Annual Oil Heritage Festival, Proudly Hosted By The Venango Area Chamber Of Commerce. The Festival Honors The Area's Rich Heritage That Resulted From The Discovery Of Petroleum And The "Oil Boom" That Occurred Along Oil Creek In The Mid-1800s. That Oil Fueled The Industrial Revolution And The Modernization Of America's Transportation Industry. Our Region Is Frequently Referred To As "The Valley That Changed The World."
The Annual Oil Heritage Festival, Held On The 4th Weekend Of July Each Year, Depicts Our Distinctive Heritage By Incorporating Many Heritage Related Events Into One Of Western Pennsylvania's Major Festivals. Volunteers From Civic And Social Organizations Help To Sponsor Wonderful Events Designed To Provide Fun And Entertainment For People Of All Ages.
Schedule of Events:
Friends Of The Library Book Sale
Oil City Library Basement, 9 Am – 7 Pm
Touch-A-Truck
Central Avenue Plaza, 11 Am – 2 Pm
Sponsored By The Oil City Library
Oil City Curb Market
Central Avenue Plaza, 11 Am – 5 Pm
Sponsored By The Oil City Main Street Program
Oil Heritage Art Shows
12 – 4 Pm
Adult Art Show – National Transit Building (206 Seneca Street)
Photography Show, Children & Young Adult Art Show – New Mac Center (228 Seneca Street)
Ywca Spaghetti Supper
109 Central Avenue, 4:30 Pm – 6:30 Pm
Adult – $13, Child 4-12 – $8, 3 & Under – Free
Dine-In, Take-Out, And Drive-Thru Options!
Children’s Fun Fair
Central Avenue Plaza, 5 Pm – 7 Pm
Free Activities For Children Of All Ages! Featuring The Tree Family Party Piggies!
See The Flyer By Clicking Here
Hosted By Community Services Of Venango County
Flex Ice Cream Social
Central Avenue Plaza 5 Pm – 7 Pm
Saint Stephens School Festival
Saint Stephens School Parking Lot
6 – 9 Pm
Outstanding Front Porch Contest: Winner Announcement
Central Avenue Plaza, 7 Pm
Registration Form Linked Here. Deadline To Register Is July 15th. Judging Will Be Done July 21-23 Between 10 Am – 3 Pm. Sponsored By Gates & Burns Realty.
Ohf Queen Crowning
Central Avenue Plaza, 7:15 Pm
Rain Location: Christ Episcopal Church
Evening Concert: Coming Soon!
Central Avenue Plaza 7:30 Pm – 10 Pm
