Events

This year’s Zelienople Bed Derby will celebrate America’s 250th. We are asking all participants to decorate their beds with a patriotic theme for the 2026 derby. As usual, there will be prizes for Best Time and Best Decorated Bed. This year’s race will be in memory of Jason Sarver, who was instrumental in establishing the… Read More »5th Annual Zelienople Bed Derby in Memory of Jason Sarver

The annual patriotic concert by your Butler County Symphony Orchestra, returns this year in partnership with America250PA to kick off the 250th celebration right in your back yard! Event Website: https://butlersymphony.org/concerts/concert-in-the-park

Zelienople is honored to once again host the Traveling Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. This solemn memorial reminds us of the stark cost of freedom. Our way of life is no happy accident. It was forged, and defended at the cost of human life. We invite you to join us for the Opening Ceremony and… Read More »Opening Ceremony for the Traveling Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

We invite you to join us for this historic Independence Day celebration as Mars salutes our country's 250th birthday on July 3 & 4, in downtown Mars and Marburger Field. July 3 Petting Zoo at St. John Lutheran Church Rides on the Mars Area History & Landmarks Society Shortline Railroad, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.… Read More »Mars America250 Celebration

Parade and fireworks to celebrate America 250.

The much beloved parade down Main Street, Zelienople, is organized by the Zelienople Rotary Club. Check website for more America250 events!

Ignite Your Independence Day Get ready for an exhilarating start to your July 4th Community Days in Zelienople, PA at the Firecracker 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run! Join us at the breathtaking Zelienople Community Park for a family-friendly fitness and community celebration day. Why Participate? By joining this spirited event, you're not just lacing… Read More »“Light Up” the Streets: Firecracker 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run!

Celebrating 250 Years of American Independence! The parade begins at 11 a.m.; lineup for participants at 10 a.m. at the Harrisville Volunteer Fire Company.

Join the Epic Celebration: Slippery Rock's America250 Semiquincentennial Independence Day! Mark your calendars for July 4, 2026, in Downtown Slippery Rock, the biggest and best Independence Day extravaganza our community has ever seen! Dive into a day of patriotic fun with: Street Vendors: Delicious eats, unique crafts, and local treasures. Live Entertainment: Thrilling performances to… Read More »Slippery Rock’s America250 Independence Day Celebration

Celebrate America 250 with an afternoon of music, history, and community honor. Join us at the historic Evans City Cemetery as we lift our voices to commemorate 250 years of the American spirit and pay tribute to the veterans who defended it. We will gather to sing the songs that have defined the American journey,… Read More »A Voice For Liberty: Americana Sing-a-Long

In a special celebration of America 250, the Butler County Symphony Orchestra will headline the 2026 Moraine State Park Regatta as the finale of Live at Lake Arthur on Sunday, Aug. 2 at 3:30pm. The Butler County Symphony Orchestra will take the stage during the final hours of the Regatta, providing a majestic musical conclusion… Read More »Live at Lake Arthur Finale: Butler County Symphony Orchestra (America 250 Celebration)

Come celebrate 250 years of American history with a guided hike of the Old Stone House and the Foltz School House. Our friends at Jennings Environmental Center will be sharing the history of these historical treasures. Please email us to RSVP: but@northcountrytrail.org