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Events to enjoy in the Slippery Rock area this summer and fall

Slippery Rock Farmers Market welcomes visitors on May 30. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

This fall, the Slippery Rock area offers plenty for locals and visitors to do.

Aug. 20-23: Band Jam Grass Roots Music Festival

The Band Jam Grass Roots Music Festival invites people from all walks of life to attend a wide variety of concerts. The event will also host vendors including merchandise, food and information.

Location: Cooper’s Lake Campground, 205 Currie Road, Slippery Rock

Hours: Thursday, Aug. 20 — 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 21 — 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 22 — 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Admission: Thursday’s event is free, with single-day general admission tickets being available for $21.40 and general admission weekend passes being $31.60. Children 17 and under attend free.

Tune in to Rock Station 97.7 for a chance to win free tickets.

Camping is not included in the ticket price and must be purchased separately through Cooper’s Lake Campground.

Aug. 29: History Hike

Celebrate 250 years of American history with a guided hiking tour of the Old Stone House and the Foltz School House.

Location: The Old Stone House, 2865 William Flynn Hwy, Slippery Rock

The hike will begin at 10 a.m., please RSVP for the hike by emailing but@northcountrytrail.org.

Aug. 30: Car Cruise

Slippery Rock’s Heritage Association will be hosting its 22nd annual cruise starting in downtown Slippery Rock.

Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sept. 12: VillageFest

Enjoy the start of autumn with Slippery Rock’s annual VillageFest. Vendors of all kinds alongside local businesses will set up shop on Main, selling a variety of food and wares.

Location: South Main Street, Slippery Rock

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

The event will take place rain or shine. Keep up-to-date by following Slippery Rock VillageFest on Facebook.

Until Oct. 11: Slippery Rock Farmers Market

Come by and support local businesses and farms, all while spending time in your community. Don’t forget to bring your favorite reusable tote bag and some cash.

Location: Gateway Park

Hours: Saturdays — 9 a.m. to noon

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