Signature Events
Festivals galore! Cambria county is home to a plethora of festivals both big and small. These festivals celebrate a wide range of things, from cryptids and history to arts and metalworking. We’re sure to have a festival you’re interested in.
Stonycreek Rendezvous
Greenhouse Park 100 Greenhouse Road, Johnstown, United StatesThe Stonycreek Rendezvous is an annual whitewater festival hosted by the Benscreek Canoe Club in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. The event is held at Greenhouse Park, Pennsylvania’s first man-made whitewater park, held…
Path of the Flood Historic Races
Peoples Natural Gas Park 90 Johns Street, Johnstown, PA, United StatesThis event allows runners to experience the historic 1889 Johnstown Flood in its entirety with the 14 mile course, or in small droplets through the 5K or 8 mile races.…
Taste & Tour
Downtown Johnstown Johnstown, PA, United StatesThis annual event is a showcase of what our downtown businesses have to offer the Greater Johnstown community. Delicious restaurants, thirst-quenching pubs, destination shopping and specialty retail stores, all will…
Johnstown PolkaFest
Peoples Natural Gas Park 90 Johns Street, Johnstown, PA, United StatesPolkaFest was created in 1998 by “Polish Bill” Marano and his late wife Debbie, who pursued their dream of creating a world-class Polka festival in Johnstown. The Maranos’ knew that…
Johnstown PolkaFest
Peoples Natural Gas Park 90 Johns Street, Johnstown, PA, United StatesPolkaFest was created in 1998 by “Polish Bill” Marano and his late wife Debbie, who pursued their dream of creating a world-class Polka festival in Johnstown. The Maranos’ knew that…
Johnstown PolkaFest
Peoples Natural Gas Park 90 Johns Street, Johnstown, PA, United Statesformer Johnstown Business District Coalition to coordinate the festival in 1998 and 1999, which was held in multiple locations throughout downtown Johnstown. Visit Johnstown, in coordination with the Maranos, assumed…
Stony-Kiski-Conemaugh Rivers Sojourn
Sandyvale Memorial Gardens 80 Hickory Street, Johnstown, PA, United StatesOur sojourn showcases the entire river valley in a spectacular four day, 44-mile float on the Stonycreek, Conemaugh, and Kiskiminetas Rivers. From Johnstown to Apollo, we’ll paddle through breathtaking vistas…
Ghost Town Trail Challenge
Saylor Park 1284 Old Indiana Road, Nanty Glo, PA, United StatesThe Challenge is a 32-mile long (50k), endurance hike along the entire length of the Ghost Town Trail from Black Lick, PA to Ebensburg, PA. Participants begin at sunrise and…
AmeriServ Flood City Music Festival
Peoples Natural Gas Park 90 Johns Street, Johnstown, PA, United StatesThis annual music festival rocks downtown Johnstown for two days during the late summer months. The event has featured a myriad of famous groups like Los Lobos, The Spin Doctors,…
AAABA Tournament
Sargent's Stadium at the Point 100 Johns Street, Johnstown, PA, United StatesThe All American Amateur Baseball Association (AAABA) Tournament has been a summer tradition for more than seven decades. The AAABA Tournament is played each August in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.
Rock Run ATV Summer Blast
Rock Run Recreation Park 1228 Saint Lawrence Road, Patton, PA, United StatesThree fun-filled days of riding on 140+ miles of trails along with concerts, food, and vendors. Camping sites available on a first come, first served basis.
Portage Area Summerfest
Crichton McCormick Park 100 Monument Way, Portage, PA, United StatesPortage Area Summerfest in Portage, PA, is an annual summer celebration that brings the community together for a weekend of fun and entertainment. This lively event features a wide array…
Art Walk in the Park
Stackhouse Park 998 Luzerne Street, Johnstown, PA, United StatesA popular event featuring craft and art vendors, food trucks and entertainment.
Cambria City Ethnic Festival
Cambria City Johnstown, PA, United StatesThe Cambria City Ethnic Festival in Johnstown’s historic Cambria City neighborhood is a vibrant celebration of the city’s rich cultural diversity. This annual event brings together various ethnic communities, each…
Forest Hills Labor Day Festival
Berwind Wayside Park 807 Locust Street, Saint Michael, PA, United StatesThis three-day festival is always held over Labor Day weekend. It is filled with music and entertainment, exceptional food and craft vendors, and a fireworks show you won’t want to…
Log House Arts Festival
Community Arts Center of Cambria County 1217 Menoher Boulevard, Johnstown, PA, United StatesThe Log House Arts Festival takes place on the picturesque 2.5-acre grounds of the Community Arts Center in the charming Westmont area of Johnstown, PA. The festival features hand-crafted items,…
American Legion County Fair
Cambria County Fairgrounds 883 North Julian Street, Ebensburg, PA, United StatesThis week-long event near Ebensburg, PA, is a celebration of agriculture, a showcase for creators, and a fun place for all ages. This fair features carnival rides and games, food…
Log House Arts Festival
Community Arts Center of Cambria County 1217 Menoher Boulevard, Johnstown, PA, United StatesThe Log House Arts Festival takes place on the picturesque 2.5-acre grounds of the Community Arts Center in the charming Westmont area of Johnstown, PA. The festival features hand-crafted items,…
Sandyvale Wine Festival
Sandyvale Memorial Gardens 80 Hickory Street, Johnstown, PA, United StatesThe Wine Festival is always on the first Saturday after Labor Day. The event is held outdoors in several large white tents on an 11-acre public garden next to the…
Polacek Family Johnstown Slavic Festival
Heritage Discovery Center 201 6th Avenue, Johnstown, PA, United StatesThe Johnstown Slavic Festival is a dynamic and culturally enriching event held in the heart of Cambria City, Johnstown’s Cultural District. This festival serves as a tribute to the Slavic…
Ebensburg PotatoFest
Downtown Ebensburg Ebensburg, PA, United StatesThe Ebensburg PotatoFest is an annual event in Ebensburg, PA celebrating Cambria County potatoes and their growers. It is held on the last Saturday of September each year! The county…
Hometown Christmas Stroll & Light Up Night
Central Park 507 Main Street, Johnstown, PA, United StatesJoin the Discover Downtown Johnstown Partnership for the annual Hometown Stroll & Light Up Night. Enjoy food vendors, inflatable balloons, live entertainment, and of course, Santa Claus on Main Street…
Dickens of a Christmas
Downtown Ebensburg Ebensburg, PA, United StatesThis is a family-oriented Christmas celebration based on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Many vendors and other participants are clad in period costume. Let us be your host as you…