Beer on the Bay is Erie's regional craft beer festival, held at Liberty Park on Erie's picturesque Bayfront. Enjoy samples from local breweries, food trucks, vendors, and more! Choose from two different tasting sessions, 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. or 4 p.m. - 7p.m. Tickets go on sale May 1st.

The AmeriMasala is Erie's first multi-disciplinary celebration of global ethnic arts, food, and performances. Experience towering 15-20 ft body puppets, dragons, stilt-walkers, a New Orleans-style marching band, a West African dance and drum ensemble, a 20-member all-female Afro-Brazilian samba group, and more. The parade kicks off at noon. Admission is free and open to the public.

Lake Erie Wine Country's largest event returns September 26-28! North East Wine Fest offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to taste and try white, red, blush, bubbly, fruity, and ice wines - all in one place. North East is home to thousands of acres of grapes, along with more than 100 varieties of award-winning wine hand-crafted by local wine makers. Tasting passes can be purchased for a single day or the whole weekend and include a souvenir wine glass along with unlimited tastings.