Week of Events
Oil Heritage Festival
2019 marks the 41st 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 … READ MORE
FREE Community Picnic
FREE Community Picnic
Join the Churches of Oil City in Justus Park for hamburgers, hot dogs & a wide variety of picnic foods, along with great family-friendly activities like mini-golf, bounce houses, yard games, and more--ALL FREE! This event is open to the entire community.
Dinosaur Day Camp – Ages 10-13
Dinosaur Day Camp – Ages 10-13
Dinosaur Day Camp will be held for children ages 10 through 13 at the Venango Museum from 10:00am-3:00pm. There will be many hands-on activities available, and lunch will be provided. Admission is limited to the first 20 children registered. Cost is $20.00 per child, or … READ MORE
Dinosaur Day Camp – Ages 7-10
Dinosaur Day Camp – Ages 7-10
Dinosaur Day Camp will be held for children ages 7 through 10 at the Venango Museum from 10:00am-3:00pm. There will be many hands-on activities available, and lunch will be provided. Admission is limited to the first 20 children registered. Cost is $20.00 per child, or … READ MORE
Mathew Ball aka The Boogie Woogie Kid Concert
Mathew Ball aka The Boogie Woogie Kid Concert
Admission is $5.00. Light refreshments will be served, and you are welcome to bring your favorite adult beverage with you if you please.
Just One Drop Film Screening
Just One Drop Film Screening
JUST ONE DROP tells the little known story of homeopathy: the most controversial system of medicine. To many, homeopathy seems implausible. They fear it is purely a placebo effect or worse, a form of deception or quackery. Yet, homeopathy has been around for over 200 … READ MORE
Music on the Square with the Porter/Huber Jazz Quartet
Music on the Square with the Porter/Huber Jazz Quartet
7-9 pm at the Town Square, Center & Seneca Streets. Featuring live music by the Porter Huber Jazz Combo. This music event is in conjunction with the opening of the Oil Heritage Art Show on Oil City’s north side downtown. Bring a lawn chair or … READ MORE
Taste of Talent Competition
Taste of Talent Competition
The 2019 Taste of Talent Competition begins Wednesday, June 26! This competition draws thousands of people each summer to enjoy performances and vote for their favorite contestant at Bandstand Park. Contestants include: Shannon Birsa of Oil City, Hagan Cook of Franklin, Tim Craver of Franklin, … READ MORE
Touch-A-Truck
Touch-A-Truck
The Oil City Library and the Oil City Main Street Program invite you to help kick off the Oil Heritage Festival with a Touch-A-Truck event in the Central Avenue Plaza between First and Front Streets! This free event is a great opportunity for kids of … READ MORE
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Buy used/gently used books for cheap! All proceeds benefit the Oil City Library.
Golf Scramble
Golf Scramble
Join us for the Chamber's Annual Golf Scramble at the Wanango Country club course! Everyone is welcome to attend. Four person teams admission cost $400.
St. Stephen Annual Heritage Festival
St. Stephen Annual Heritage Festival
Join us for fun and games at the 26th Annual St. Stephen Parish Heritage Festival during Oil Heritage Festival! Kids’ carnival games, adult games, raffles, concession stands, quilt and basket raffles, large Chinese Auction of all new items, and a bake sale open Thursday, Friday, … READ MORE
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Buy used/gently used books for cheap! All proceeds benefit the Oil City Library.
St. Stephen Annual Heritage Festival
St. Stephen Annual Heritage Festival
Join us for fun and games at the 26th Annual St. Stephen Parish Heritage Festival during Oil Heritage Festival! Kids’ carnival games, adult games, raffles, concession stands, quilt and basket raffles, large Chinese Auction of all new items, and a bake sale open Thursday, Friday, … READ MORE
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Buy used/gently used books for cheap! All proceeds benefit the Oil City Library.
St. Stephen Annual Heritage Festival
St. Stephen Annual Heritage Festival
Join us for fun and games at the 26th Annual St. Stephen Parish Heritage Festival during Oil Heritage Festival! Kids’ carnival games, adult games, raffles, concession stands, quilt and basket raffles, large Chinese Auction of all new items, and a bake sale open Thursday, Friday, … READ MORE