This list is one in a series showing a snapshot of what life looks like in Butler County ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026.

Below are the events planned across Butler County for the remainder of 2026.

The event, billed as “the largest fair in Western Pennsylvania,” includes food, animals, concerts and rides. Prices may vary in person and online.

Admission: $8 to $10, cash only at the gate; Free for children 6 and under

Location: 1127 New Castle Road, Prospect

Hours: Daily: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Weekends and July 4: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Entertainment includes carnival rides, craft and nonprofit vendors, as well as live concerts, food vendors, games and more. The Cranberry Chase 5K Run/Walk takes place July 11.

Location: Cranberry Community Park, 111 Ernie Mashuda Drive, Cranberry Township

Hours: July 9 — 4 to 10 p.m.; July 10 — 4 to 11 p.m.; July 11 — 1 to 11 p.m.

As part of the celebration of America’s 250th birthday, and inspired by the photography of Ben Hughes, this weekend will feature exhibits and events at Butler Area Public Library, the Maridon Museum, the Penn Theater and elsewhere.

Admission: Free

Location: Downtown Butler

Hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday

Events include a Hot-to-Trot 5K/1-Mile/Tot-Trot, saddlebags cornhole tournament, Horse Trading Days Dog Show and the seventh annual ShuBrew Hot Dog Eating Contest.

Location: Downtown Zelienople

Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The Beer, Wine & Music Festival will feature music by Major Morgan and 28 North.

Location: Seven Fields Town Park, 380 Castle Creek Drive, Seven Fields

Hours: 5 to 9 p.m.

Enjoy a full day of activities during a visit to Jennings Environmental Education Center when the Blazing Star is in bloom. There will be guided walks, workshops and demonstrations, plus local food, vendors and entertainment.

Location: Jennings Environmental Education Center, 2951 Prospect Road, Slippery Rock

Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

A vintage village, saw mill, cider press, gas engines, oil field equipment, farm animals, train rides, steam engines, flea market, crafts, food, children's’ pedal tractor pulling, tractor pulls and a steam building are some of the features to enjoy.

Admission: $5 for adults; Free for children 11 and younger

Location: 1512 Perry Highway (Route 19 North), Portersville

Hours: Gates open at 8 a.m.

Attractions include a vendor marketplace, land recreation, cornhole tournament and regatta car cruise.

Location: Moraine State Park’s South Shore

Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

This event showcases Butler County’s farming community with a variety of farming exhibits, tractor pulls and demonstrations. Attendees also can enjoy arts and crafts, carnival rides, food vendors and more.

Location: Butler Farm Show grounds, 625 Evans City Road, Connoquenessing Township

The event features world champion cowboys and cowgirls, food and merchandise.

Location: North Washington Rodeo Arena, 2225 Oneida Valley Road, North Washington

Hours: Gates open at 6 p.m.; Starts at 8 p.m. each night, rain or shine.

The community day and car cruise celebrating the 250th anniversary of America will feature live music with Gary Burk III, food, games, raffles and fireworks at dusk.

Admission and parking: free

Location: Eau Claire Community Park, 106 E. Park Ave., Eau Claire

Hours: 2 p.m. until dark, music by Gary Burk III at 6 p.m.

The Band Jam Grass Roots Music Festival is a weekend-long celebration of local music and artists. It will feature 20 bands and artists.

Admission: $30 in advance, or $40 at the gate; Free for children 17 and younger

Location: Cooper’s Lake Campground, 205 Currie Road, Worth Township

Butler Italian Days will be a vibrant celebration of Italian heritage with delicious food, lively music and engaging entertainment for the entire community.

Location: Main Street in Butler, between Cunningham and Wayne streets

The event features live bands, contests, games, rides, magic, cornhole and more.

Location: Main Street, Slippery Rock

Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This event features food, vendors, live music, carriage rides and children's activities.

Location: Main Street, Saxonburg

Hours: Sept. 12 — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sept. 13 — 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Location: Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Company, 290 Horne Ave., Saxonburg

Hours: Sept. 12 — 6 to 10 p.m.; Sept. 13 — 4 to 6 p.m.

Featured artists include Noble Hops, Cecilia Tomko, Gary Burk III and Karen Waldrup.

Admission: $100 presale ticket vouchers for the two-day event are available through the office. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call 724-352-3300, Ext. 755, for more information.

Location: Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Co., 290 Horne Ave., Saxonburg

Hours: Sept. 18 — 6 to 10 p.m. Gates open at 5 p.m.; Sept. 19 — Noon to 7 p.m. Gates open at 11 a.m.

PumpkinFest, Evans City, Sept. 19-20

Butler Fall Festival, Sept. 26

Mars Applefest, Oct. 3

Concordia Oktoberfest, Oct. 3, 4 to 8 p.m.

Portersville Steam Show Fall Apple Fest, Oct. 3-4

Bantam TrailFest, Oct. 9-11

Sleepy Hollow Festival, Harmony, Oct. 10

Country Fall Festival, Zelienople, Oct. 9-11

Butler Veterans Day Parade, Nov. 11

German Christmas Market, Harmony, Nov. 14-15

Saxonburg Christmas Parade, Nov. 28

Butler City Spirit of Christmas Parade, TBA

Miracle on Main Street, Zelienople, Dec. 3

Silvester New Year’s Eve, Harmony, Dec. 31

Other events that took place earlier in 2026 in Butler County included: Winterfest, at Moraine State Park, on Jan. 31; Butler Carved in Ice, in Diamond Park, Butler, on Feb. 20-21; Cherry Pie Hike, at Jennings Environmental Center, Feb. 21; Saxonburg Winterfest Vendor Fair, on Feb. 28; Saxonburg Area Rotary Soaring 20s Casino Night, on March 7; the Butler County Home Show, on April 10-12; CranFest, on April 11; the Portersville Steam Show Spring Gas-Up, on May 16-17, Seven Fields Community Days from June 3-6; Mars Brew Fest, on June 6; Butler WingFest, on June 7; the Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival, from June 12-14; Harmony Fiber Festival, on June 13; Big Butler Parts-A-Rama, on June 18-21; Saxonburg Fireman’s Carnival, from June 23-27; Cruise-a-Palooza, Butler, on June 28.

Several communities additionally held A250 events.