From staff reports
Oil City’s annual Oil Heritage Festival, which is set for July 22-25, is chock full of activities.
This year’s celebration will mark the 43rd anniversary of the city festival, which is hosted by the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce.
As part of the festival, the annual Hop Homan and Chops Cunningham Memorial Softball Tournament is being held today through Sunday at Hasson Heights and Mitchell fields.
Saturday
11 a.m. – Oil Heritage Raft Race, Henry’s Bend to Justus Park
3 to 6 p.m. – FLEX Bike ‘n Brew, Venango Chamber Courtyard, 24 Seneca St., Oil City
Tuesday, July 20
7 p.m. – Music at the Museum, Pine Valley Boys, Venango Museum of Art, Science and Industry.
Wednesday, July 21
4 to 8 p.m. – Elks Club chicken barbecue, Sycamore Street; $12
6 to 9 p.m. – Art Show reception and grand opening, National Transit Building
6:30 p.m. – Humane Society Pet Show, registration at 6 p.m., Justus Park
6:45 p.m. – Youth Alternatives Tiny Tots Contest, winners announced, Justus Park
7 to 9 p.m. – Music on the Square, Max Schang’s Trio of Blues, Town Square; hosted by Oil City Main Street Program
Thursday, July 22
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Friends of the Library book sale, Oil City Library basement
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Oil City farmer’s market, Central Avenue plaza
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Touch-a-Truck, Central Avenue plaza
12 noon to 6 p.m. – Children’s Pool Party, James A. Nelles Memorial Pool; noon to 3 p.m. for ages up to 6, and 3 to 6 p.m. for ages 7 to 12; free
Noon to 4 p.m. – Oil Heritage Art Shows, National Transit Building, National Transit Annex, 42 Seneca St.
4:30 to 6:30 p.m. – YWCA spaghetti supper, 109 Central Ave.; takeout only; $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 4 to 12, free to those ages 3 and younger
5 to 7 p.m. – Children’s Goodie Bags, Oil City Library; for children in pre-K through sixth grade
5 to 6 p.m. – Mostly Brass concert, Central Avenue plaza
6 to 8 p.m. – FLEX ice cream social, Central Avenue plaza
6 to 7 p.m. – Mitch Littler concert, Central Avenue plaza
7 p.m. – Outstanding Front Porch contest, winners announced, Central Avenue plaza
7:15 p.m. – OHF Queen crowning, Central Avenue plaza
7:30 p.m. – Echo Valley concert, Central Avenue plaza
Friday, July 23
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Friends at the Library book sale, Oil City Library basement
Noon to 6 p.m. – Oil Heritage Art Shows, National Transit Building, National Transit Annex, 42 Seneca St.
5 p.m. – Youth Alternative’s Barrel Race, James A. Nelles Swimming Pool; $5 per ticket (barrel) or 3 for $10; tickets available at Youth Alternatives and festival headquarters
5 to 8 p.m. – Pork chop dinner, First Presbyterian Church; $10 per meal; take-out only; hosted by Boy Scout Troop 17
5 to 7 p.m. – Concert by Love Minus Zero, Justus Park
7 to 10:30 p.m. – Concert by Lawyers, Guns and Money, Justus Park
Saturday, July 24
9 a.m. – Oil Valley Disc Society tournament, 7:45 a.m. registration, Hasson Park Course; $25
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Friends of the Library book sale, Oil City Library basement
9 a.m. to 7 p.m. – Artisan and Fine Craft Festival, Town Square
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Old Fashioned Photo Shoot, 42 Seneca St.; $10; costumes provided
11 a.m. – Bike Rodeo, registration, parking lot of new multimodal transportation hub, sponsored by PennDOT, lunch provided.
Noon to 6 p.m. – Art Show, 42, 206, and 210 Seneca St.
1 and 2:30 p.m. – Church tours, beginning at Second Presbyterian; churches include Second Presbyterian, Christ Episcopal, Zion Lutheran, Trinity and Calvary; 20 to 30 minutes at each church.
1 to 4 p.m. – Jeep Cruise-In meet and greet and karaoke, Central Avenue plaza
5 p.m. – Oil Heritage parade, Orange Street to Seneca Street, Oil City; www.venangochamber.org.
5 p.m. – Community picnic, Second Presbyterian Church, Oil City; hot dogs, chips, water, while supplies last.
7 to 10 p.m. – Concert by The Clarks, Justus Park
10 p.m. – Fireworks Spectacular, Justus Park
Sunday, July 25
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Old Fashioned Photo Shoot, 42 Seneca St.; $10; costumes provided
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Artisan & Fine Craft Festival, Town Square.
Noon to 4 p.m. – Oil Heritage Art Shows, National Transit Building, National Transit Annex, 42 Seneca St.
Noon to 6 p.m. – Elks Club vendor show, Oil City Elks Club; refreshments available; free admission.
Noon to 4 p.m. – Car and Motorcycle Cruise-In, Seneca Street; $5 entry; free T-shirt to first 100 registrants.
2 p.m. – Ultimate Frisbee Tournament, Oil City High School football field; ages 15 and up; $5 per person; teams will be made there; participants asked to take a navy/royal blue and a white shirt.
The Oil Heritage Week headquarters is located at 42 Seneca St. The hours are 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, noon to 4 p.m. Thursday, noon to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.
