6th Annual Lake Arthur Striper Fishing Tournament

May 15 to June 15

Lake Arthur at Moraine State Park, 225 Pleasant Valley Road, Portersville

The fishing tournament is a 32-day catch and release paper/photo fishing tournament for the hybrid striped bass. The tournament's top prize is $300 and participants receive a tournament T-shirt. Admission is $25 and the proceeds benefit the Slippery Rock Community Library. For a registration form and a complete list of the rules, visit www.slipperyrocklibrary.org.

Mars Exploration Celebration Days

May 31-June 2

Celebrate the New Year on the planet Mars in the town of Mars highlighting innovation and exploration. Planned are three days of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) fun. Pittsburgh and Crowe Ave., Mars. 724-652-1858, www.marsnewyear.com.

Western Pennsylvania Solo Canoe Rendezvous

All day, May 31-June 2

Cooper's Lake Campground, 205 Currie Road, Slippery Rock

The rendezvous is a gathering of canoe enthusiasts and features demonstrations of FreeStyle paddling; assorted programs on canoe design, construction and use; and entertainment. Participants may take their own solo craft. Regular camping fees; $5 per non-camper, per day apply. For more information, visit www.wpascr.org.

WINGFEST AT THE BEACON

1 to 4 p.m. June 2

The Beacon Hotel

231 Beacon Road, Renfrew

Vote on the best wings in Butler County at the fourth annual event. Winners will be tallied at 3:30 p.m. in the categories of hottest, most creative and best overall. Admission is $25 in advance or $30 at the door.

Seven Fields Community Days

5 to 10 p.m. June 6-8

The ninth annual Seven Fields Community Days Carnival features live music by Velveeta on June 7 and Dancing Queen on June 8. Fireworks provided by Pyrotecnico will be displayed June 9.

Bantam Jeep Festival

Festival hours

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 7

10 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 8

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 9

Jeep activity hours

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 7

9 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 8

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 9

Cooper's Lake Campground, 205 Currie Road, Slippery Rock

Admission: Adults, $10 per day, children ages 3 to 12, $3 per day; activities cost extra. This event features all things Jeep. The highlight of the festival is the Jeep Invasion, which will be from 6 to 10 p.m. June 7 in downtown Butler. For more information, visit www.bantamjeepfestival.com.

Early American Days

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 13

Old Stone House Museum, 2856 William Flinn Highway, Slippery Rock

Free admission as you step back in time and experience activities of early America: Dip a candle, play a colonial game, make ice cream, churn butter and punch tin. Enjoy the food and fellowship of the early American stagecoach stop and tavern. This event is sponsored by Friends of the Old Stone House.

Summer Wine Walk

5 to 9 p.m. June 8 Harmony

Enjoy sampling wines and other beverages while you stroll through Historic Harmony and visit the town's unique shops. Tickets are $25. For more information, visit www.zelienoplelibrary.org.

BUTLER RIB & MUSIC FESTIVAL

June 14-16

Butler Farm Show Grounds

625 Evans City Road, Butler

This inaugural event offers both rock and rib connoisseurs music and barbeque. The festival offers three days of continuous live performances while BBQ pit masters serve up sizzling ribs, chicken and more. Admission is $5 per person.

Whispering Pines Festival in the woods

June 15 and 16

Whispering Pines Farm, 201 Winsome Lane, Cabot

Held twice a year — the third weekend in June and September — the festival features artisans, vintage repurposed, industrial, antiques, jewelry, decor, botanical, garden art, blacksmith and artisan demonstrations. Antique tractors will be on display all weekend with antique cars and trucks show on Father's Day. Admission is $7; children 12 and younger are admitted free. Service men and women are admitted free with identification. For more information, visit www.whisperingpinesfarmpa.com.

Big Butler Fair

June 28-July 6

Big Butler Fairgrounds, 1127 New Castle Road, Prospect

The Big Butler Fair features fireworks, a midway, games, demolition derbies, concerts, truck pulls, livestock judging and arts competitions. Fair admission ranges from $7 to $9, and children younger than 6 are admitted free. Single, all-day ride bands cost $20. More information at www.bigbutlerfair.com.

Butler Road Race9 a.m. start, June 23 ButlerThe Butler YMCA and Butler Health System continue the Butler Road Race, around for the last 40 plus years. Proceeds from the 5-mile run and 2K run will benefit the YMCA's annual Support Campaign which helps to fund community programming. Prices and awards vary by race. For more information, visit bcfymca.org/2019-butler-road-race.25th Annual Cruise-A-Palooza10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 23Main Street, Downtown ButlerJoin the Rodfathers of Butler for their big car cruise. DJs, T-shirts, raffles, auctions, food and craft vendors, dash plaques and special entertainment also will be available. Visit therodfathers.com for more information.Mega Cruise2 to 10 p.m. July 6Pittsburgh-Butler Regional Airport, 475 Airport Road, ButlerThere's parking for over 1,000 show cars, motorcycles, trucks, tractors and airplanes. Car fans can also enjoy food, beverages, music, raffles and a basket auction.Cranberry Community DaysJuly 11, 12 and 13 Cranberry TownshipThe free event is hosted by the Cranberry Township Community Chest. The event features a new layout, Martinis with Monet, bingo, golf ball drop, carnival rides for children, food vendors, booths, concerts, a car cruise and much more. The weekend is capped off by a fireworks display in the Community Park. There also will be a 5K footrace to benefit the library July 14. For more information, visit www.ctcchest.org/community-days/home.The Band Jam5 p.m. to midnight July 1210 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 13Cooper's Lake Campground, 205 Currie Road, Slippery RockA weekend music festival showcasing local artists, belly dancing lessons, balloon art and activities like fishing and biking. Admission for adults, $20 in advance and $25 at the gate for the weekend; youths, 17 and younger, are admitted free. The event is BYOB and coolers are welcome. Lawn seating in a natural outdoor amphitheater. Food and merchandise vendors will be on site, www.thebandjam.com.Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Co. Fireman's Carnival6 to 11 p.m. July 16-20Main Street, SaxonburgThis carnival benefits the Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Co. The five-day event contains at least one main attraction each day, including parades, a water battle and beauty pageants. The pet parade is July 16 with the firefighter's parade July 18. Rides will be supplied by C&L Shows. Books of tickets cost $20. For more information, visit www.svfc.com/SVFCCarnival.asp.Horse Trading DaysJuly 18-20Main Street, ZelienopleThe 56th Horse Trading Days' includes three days of old-fashioned food, music and contests in Zelienople and Harmony. Tour the historic sites, enjoy free concerts, explore unique stores and dine at restaurants and cafes. Horse Trading Days is hosted by the Zelienople Business Association. For more information, visit www.horsetradingdays.com.Concordia Summer Festival12:30 to 5:30 p.m. July 28134 Marwood Road, CabotScheduled under the tents behind the Lund Care Center, the traditional festival features a worship service; a choir of congregation members, Haven residents and Pittsburgh Lutheran Chorus members; food; and entertainment. For more information, visit www.concordialm.org/events-news/concordiafestival2019.Portersville Steam Show8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 1-4A vintage village, farm animals, train rides, steam engines, flea market, crafts, food, kids' pedal tractor pulling, tractors, large traction engines, ice cream, tractor pulls and a steam building will be featured. Admission is $5, and children younger than 11 are admitted free. For more information, visit portersvillesteamshow.org.Regatta at Lake ArthurAug. 3 and 4, Moraine State ParkSailing into its 21st year at Moraine State Park, the regatta provides free weekend activities for friends and families to enjoy. Exploring of the 3,225-acre Lake Arthur and its more than 40 miles of scenic shoreline is encouraged. The regatta offers land and lake events, along with opportunities to engage with the natural resources of the park. Visit www.lakearthurregatta.orgButler Farm ShowAug. 5-10Farm Show Grounds, 625 Evans City RoadThe annual farm show showcases the county's farming community at the show grounds on Route 68 with farming exhibits, tractors pulls, crafts, rides, food and demonstrations. Admission is $7 on Monday; and $8 Tuesday through Saturday, which includes rides. For more information, visit www.butlerfarmshow.com.North Washington RodeoAug. 13-17Kickoff parade Aug. 122225 Oneida Valley Road, PetroliaThe North Washington Rodeo brings professional rodeo to Butler County. Parade, nightly dinners, bareback bronc riding, calf roping, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, bull riding and team roping are featured. Gates open nightly at 6 p.m. Rodeo competition starts at 8 p.m. Gate prices: $16 for adults and $7 for children ages 4 to 12. Advance sale: $14 adults $6 for children. For more information, visit www.nwvfd.com.WINGS OF FREEDOM2 to 5 p.m. Aug. 1510 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 16-18Pittsburgh-Butler Regional Airport, 473 Airport Road, Penn TownshipThe “Wings of Freedom Tour” will bring WWII-era planes for visitors to tour and fly in. The bombers and fighters will be on-display and tours of the interiors of these rare planes are available at a cost of $15 for adults and $5 for children age 12 and younger. Flights of about 30 minutes are available for a fee.Pontiacs in the ParkAug. 23-25Moraine State ParkThe Western PA Chapter of Pontiac Oakland Club International will have “Pontiacs in the Park” Aug. 23 to 25 at Moraine State Park.BUTLER COUNTY ITALIAN FESTIVAL5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 23Noon to 10 p.m. Aug. 24Noon to 6 p.m. Aug. 25Main Street Downtown, Jefferson to Brady streetsThe second annual Butler County Italian Festival is a three-day celebration of everything Italian with food, wine, cooking demos and music. Event is free to attend. City of Butler parking areas are free for attendees, excluding the McKean Street Parking Garage.BrewersFest10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 24Cooper's Lake Campground, 205 Currie Road, Slippery RockBrewersFest is a one-of-a-kind homebrewing and beer tasting event where beer lovers unite to brew, taste and learn about home-brew. Try over 100 beers, cast a vote for your favorite, participate in the baggo and keg throwing competitions and relax by the big bonfire before camping for the night. Brewers and one apprentice attend at no charge. Tasting tickets can be purchased online for $40 or at the gate for $50 for adults.Saxonburg Festival of the Arts10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 7 noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 8The 34th annual Saxonburg Festival of the Arts at Roebling Park will feature crafts, food, music and art demonstrations. Free parking and shuttle.