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
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
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
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
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
The semi-finals for the 2019 Taste of Talent Competition, which started 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, … READ MORE
Come find out the winner of the 2019 Taste of Talent Competition! 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 … READ MORE
7-9 pm at the Town Square, Center & Seneca Streets. featuring live music by the Route 8 Band. Free admission, bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. Come check out our shops, enjoy dinner downtown then kick back for the evening in the … READ MORE
Guided tours will be given of this ca. 1850 house constructed prior to the region's oil boom. Learn about the history of its occupants, including the region's "prodigal son" John Washington "Coal Oil Johnny" Steele. The open house will also feature readings from "Oil Tales … READ MORE
Enjoy music, food, and family fun – right on two of Oil City’s downtown bridges! Friday, August 16 (4-10 pm, Center Street Bridge, sponsored by the Oil City Main Street Program): live DJ; food vendors; family activities including giant bubbles, face painting and caricature drawing; … READ MORE