Since our work centers around bringing people together around delicious food, we love a gathering. Summer in our area is chock full of fun and exciting events and activities, and we wanted to highlight some of Beaver County’s summer events. We hope you enjoy all the season has to offer.
ALL SUMMER LONG
Beaver County Farmer’s Market
Beaver, Beaver Falls, Ambridge, New Brighton, & Chippewa
Each Saturday morning from May through December
The Beaver County Farmer’s Market sets up at multiple locations across the county with fruits and vegetables, fresh-baked goods, local meats, honey, and more.
New Brighton Nite Mart
New Brighton | Second Tuesday of every month, May through October | 5-9 PM
New Brighton’s sidewalk market series features local vendors, food trucks, and live music along 3rd Avenue, with a new theme each month.
First Fridays at The Falls
Beaver Falls | First Friday of each month, May through October | 5-8 PM
Held at The Falls Park, this monthly community market and street festival features live music, a beer-and-wine garden, food trucks, local vendors, and family-friendly activities.
Each month is themed:
- June 5: First Responders Night
- July 10: Art in The Park (moved to second Friday due to July 4th)
- August 7: Once a Tiger, Always a Tiger
- September 4: Teachers’ Night Out
- October 2: Fall in The Falls
Third Thursdays on 3rd, an Evening Market
Beaver | June 18 through October 15
This evening market fills downtown Beaver’s Third Street with local vendors, food trucks, and live music. Local shops are encouraged to stay open late, making it a great night to check out downtown businesses.
JUNE
BBQ & Brews Fest
New Brighton | June 6
The BBQ & Brews Fest is a free, family-friendly afternoon of delicious barbecue, craft beers, live music, and local vendors.
Lebanese Food Festival
Baden | June 6-8
Hosted by St. Teresa Maronite Catholic Church, this annual festival brings the flavors of Lebanon to Baden, featuring stuffed grape leaves, chicken shawarma, lamb and chicken kabobs, falafel, kibbee, spinach pies, baklawa, and much more.
Garrison Days
Beaver | June 13
One of the county’s largest annual events, the 47th Annual Garrison Day Show and Sale features hundreds of arts, crafts, and antique vendors, an art show, food, and performances by the Fort McIntosh Fife and Drum Corps.
Wine & Book Walk
New Brighton | June 26 | 6-9 PM
Stroll through downtown New Brighton sampling wines, browsing book-themed booths, enjoying live entertainment, and bidding on auction baskets, all benefitting the New Brighton Public Library.
Beaver County Boom on the Bridge
Bridgewater | June 27
Beaver County’s signature summer celebration is a full day of live music, local artisans, food vendors, and family activities, ending with a famous Zambelli fireworks show over the river.
JULY
Hopewell Community Big Band Concert
Aliquippa | July 7
A free outdoor concert featuring the Hopewell Community Big Band, bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a summer evening of big band and jazz music together.
Chippewa Township Community Day
Beaver Falls | July 11
A community celebration featuring live entertainment, amusements, food, and fireworks at Chippewa Park.
Greek Food Festival
Ambridge | July 14-18
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Ambridge hosts this five-day festival of Greek culture and cuisine, featuring gyros, spanakopita, dolmades, pastitsio, and an array of freshly made pastries. Enjoy these tasty treats while enjoying live Greek music and dance performances.
AUGUST
Back to School Bash
Beaver | August 9
A community celebration to send students back to school in style, with activities, entertainment, and fun for families across the area.
San Rocco Festival
Aliquippa | August 14-16
Celebrating the heritage of the Italian immigrants from Patrica, Italy, who settled in Aliquippa beginning in the 1920s, the San Rocco Festival features Italian food and wine, live music, and community traditions.
