oil city events

Jingle Bell Run (5K Run/Walk)

5K run/walk in conjunction with Oil City’s Annual Christmas Past. Dress in your most festive holiday outfit and join Santa & The Grinch in this jolly event! Registration/awards will be at the Town Square; race begins on Seneca Street at the Town Square and proceeds … READ MORE

Music on the Square – The Wyllis Street Band

Join the Oil City Main Street Program for a special “Music on the Square” performance by The Wyllis Street Band! This hometown favorite group includes locals Stephen Woods on rhythm guitar, Andy Young on lead guitar and vocals, Marc Rickard on percussion and vocals and … READ MORE

Back to School Grab & Go

Free event for help with back to school items such as back packs and school supplies. We will also have our standard cleaning and laundry supplies and some clothing.

Oil City Uncorked: Fall 2022

In downtown Oil City (north side business district). Stroll around town, sample from regional wineries (with a sprinkle of brews & spirits, too!), and discover the great things downtown Oil City has to offer! Light refreshments are available at host businesses, and downtown restaurants will … READ MORE

Oil Heritage Festival

The Annual Oil Heritage Festival is proudly sponsored 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. In that oil fueled … READ MORE

Music on the Square: Billy & The Neptunes

Thursday July 7, 7-9PM at the Town Square, Center & Seneca Streets, the Oil City Main Street Program is hosting Music on the Square. Free and open to the public, bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. Enjoy the open-air, live music in … READ MORE

Music on the Square: Max Schang & Sweet Atmosphere

Wednesday July 20, 7-9PM at the Town Square, Center & Seneca Streets, the Oil City Main Street Program is hosting Music on the Square. In conjunction with the Opening Reception of the Oil Heritage Festival Art Show, this event is free and open to the … READ MORE

Music on the Square: The Route 8 Band

Thursday August 11, 7-9PM at the Town Square, Center & Seneca Streets, the Oil City Main Street Program is hosting Music on the Square. Free and open to the public, bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. Enjoy the open-air, live music in … READ MORE

Music on the Square: Gravel Lick

Thursday June 16, 7-9PM at the Town Square, Center & Seneca Streets, the Oil City Main Street Program is hosting Music on the Square. Free and open to the public, bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. Enjoy the open-air, live music in … READ MORE

Pipeline Alley Concert Series

The Oil City Arts Council is very pleased to once again be offering the quite popular Pipeline Alley Concert Series this summer. While donations are appreciated, the live-performance concerts are free of charge; open to the public; and, will be held on six Wednesday evenings … READ MORE