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2021
OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE
Great Outdoors, Camping, Golf, Dining, Sports, Family Fun,
Agritourism, Shopping, Fairs & Festivals, History & Heritage,
Arts & Culture, Transportation, Lodging, Maps, and more!
VisitButlerCounty.com
866-856-8444
100 Cranberry Woods Drive. Cranberry Township, PA 16066 (724) 772-3700
Ready to Explore Butler County
There’s no denying that 2020 was a year full of challenges
brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, especially Butler County’s
restaurant and hospitality industry. But in the midst of an ever-
changing environment, one thing remained constant — we
supported one another! Our community has come together in a
variety of ways to help individuals and businesses in a time when
they needed it the most.
As we continue to move forward, we invite you to plan your visit
and safely explore when you’re ready. You’ll find one-of-a-kind
attractions, charming towns and discover unique experiences only
found in the gentle rolling hills of Butler County.
Capture the beauty of the area by embracing unique moments
and life’s simple pleasures. Enjoy the breathtaking views and
endless outdoor activities at Moraine State Park, scenic drives
down back roads through the picturesque countryside or strolls
along Main Streets of our quaint towns.
This year’s guide focuses on the variety of ways to venture out and
explore the county at your own pace. There’s so much to discover
thanks to our wide range of attractions, destinations, and tasty
trails! I hope you enjoy learning about our area and spending time
here. For even more inspiration, go to VisitButlerCounty.com
Jack Cohen, President
Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau
Shown Here
Butler County has many acres of farmland and a variety of dedicated working
farms, making agriculture one of the county’s leading industries. Several annual
events are centered around agriculture including the Big Butler Fair, Butler Farm
Show, and more. Photo by Jan McElhinny.
On the Cover
On the cover, you’ll see a dynamic sunrise along Lake Arthur at Moraine State Park.
There are many locations within the park to enjoy moments of serenity and solitude.
Photo by Chris Condello. You can see more of his work at chriscondello.com
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Contents
Welcome to Butler County ......................................................................................................3
Social Distance Exploring ........................................................................................................6
What’s New....................................................................................................................................8
Festivals & Events Directory ................................................................................................ 10
2021 Major Events Calendar ................................................................................................ 12
Activities & Entertainment, Family Fun Directory........................................................ 14
History & Heritage Directory................................................................................................ 16
Arts & Culture Directory......................................................................................................... 18
Let’s Talk Sports........................................................................................................................ 20
Golf Directory............................................................................................................................. 21
The Towns of the County...................................................................................................... 22
Moraine State Park................................................................................................................... 24
Outdoor Activities Chart ....................................................................................................... 26
The Parks of the County......................................................................................................... 27
Offering Traditional
Campground Chart and Directory...............................................................................28-29
Great Outdoors Directory...................................................................................................... 30
Agritourism Directory............................................................................................................. 32
Southern Italian Cuisine!
Lodging Comparison Charts and Directory .............................................................33-35
Inn, B&B’s and Vacation Rentals Chart.............................................................................. 36
Transportation Directory....................................................................................................... 37
Conference & Banquet Facilities Directory..................................................................... 37
• Prime steaks, fresh seafood, chicken & veal
Conference & Banquet Facilities Chart............................................................................. 39
• All meals cooked to order Dining: Let’s Eat!...................................................................................................................... 40
Tasting Trails.............................................................................................................................. 43
• Handmade pasta
Catering & Concessions......................................................................................................... 44
• Imported specialties Shopping: Gifts & Goodies................................................................................................... 44
• Complete wine list Supporting Member Directory............................................................................................ 47
Moraine State Park Map ....................................................................................back foldout
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the farm is just one of the many
reasons to love Butler County.
This image was a winner from one
of our quarterly photo contests.
Photo by David Barker
Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau Board of Directors
Chair................................................................................................................................................................... Ed Tanski
Vice Chair........................................................................................................................................ Nancy MacFarlane
Treasurer.......................................................................................................................................................... Wil Taylor
Secretary........................................................................................................................................................ Rich Hixon
Board Members.................. Audrianna Bly, Chris Cole, Derek DeLucia, Neil Glausier, Gregg Hartung
.................................................................Rita Reifenstein, Erica Sabatini, Patrick Scheer, Patricia Stagno
Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau Staff
President.........................................................................................................................................................Jack Cohen
Director of Tourism Development............................................................................................................ Amy Pack
Director of Membership Recruitment & Development.......................................................... Beth Paslawski
Event Coordinator...................................................................................................................................Allison Hixon
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Marketing & Media Manager.............................................................................................................. Paula Slomer
Public Relations & Communications......................................................................................Tiffany Hernandez
Web Designer & Developer.................................................................................................................Ryan Morgan
Creative Communications Assistant................................................................................... Amanda Czajkowski
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Marketing/Communications Assistant................................................................................................ Maria Pane
Office Manager...........................................................................................................................................Leigh Baxter
Office Administrative Assistant..................................................................................................... Megan Gayhart
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Brochure/Visitors Guide Distribution........................................................................................ Joseph McMurry
2021 Official Visitors Guide
Contributing Editor: Tiffany Hernandez
Project Manager/Designer: Paula Slomer
Design & Production Assistants: Amanda Czajkowski & Maria Pane
Contributing Photographers: David Barker, Chris Condello, Chris Cronan, Cassie Davis, Harry
Ellery, P. Mark LeFebvre, Scott Harberberger, Jen Heinemann Palaski, Marianne Hill, Jim Hoover,
Melanie Ice, Brian Keegan, Christen Post Knickerbocker, Audley McConnell, Jan M. McElhinny, Through a Variety of Activities:
Pinakin Patel, T. Pepple, George Richardson, Cindy Scott, Brian Whitmer, Mandy Williams,
» Owlet Gift Shop
Cora Wolfe, Pengfei Zhan and Slippery Rock University
» Osprey Cam
© 2021 Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau. 310 East Grandview Ave., Zelienople, PA 16063.
All Rights Reserved. Publication may not be reproduced in whole or part in any form or by any means, electronic or » Preston’s Pearl Boat Cruises
mechanical, including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system known or hereafter
invented, without written permission from Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau. The Butler County Tourism &
» Environmental Programs
Convention Bureau does not warrant or guarantee the quality of the accommodations, events, restaurants and other » Wildlife Restoration Projects
facilities listed. The Bureau accepts no responsibility for changes in event dates or admission fees. Members of the Butler
County Tourism & Convention Bureau make this guide possible through their support and advertising. » Butterfly Garden
» And More!
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MorainePreservationFund.org
724.368.9185
118 North Shore Drive
Portersville, PA 16051 5
Social Biking for the kids! Fun Fore All is one of the largest
year-round family entertainment centers in the
From scenic paved bike paths and challenging
area and features two beautifully landscaped
mountain biking trails at Moraine State Park
miniature golf courses that have a number of
Distance
to a 21-mile rail-trail on the Butler-Freeport
scenic waterfalls. Mars-Bethel Golf has a vintage
Community Trail, you’ll certainly find a wide
miniature golf course plus a 9-hole Par 3 course,
variety of biking options to pedal your way
SoccerGolf, and Chuckin’ Golf.
through Butler County.
Exploring Kayaking
Another favorite outdoor activity is kayaking,
Drive-In Movie Theatre
Add a dose of nostalgia to your routine with a
visit to the Starlight Drive-In. Since 1958, the
There’s So Much to Do... especially during the summer months.
Enjoy paddling through the calm waters of
Starlight Drive-In has been providing affordable
family fun and entertainment. From April
Explore When you want to Connoquenessing Creek, Glade Run Lake, and
Lake Arthur at Moraine State Park.
through October, make a visit for a relaxing
Butler County offers many ways night of double-feature movies under the stars.
They also feature a 18-hole miniature golf course
to explore the great outdoors Stand-Up Paddleboarding along with a covered pavilion and picnic tables.
and an abundance of recreational Explore the waters in a unique way through
stand-up paddleboarding. SurfSUP Adventures The history and art scene in Butler
opportunities to enjoy by yourself or offers guided eco-tours at Moraine State Park County has something for everyone to
with others. Whether you’re hiking or with equipment included.
enjoy. Hop in the car and take a self-
biking in the parks or adding a dose of Whether it’s disc golf, traditional golf, guided driving tour on Washington’s
nostalgia at the Drive-in movie theatre, or miniature golf, you’ll certainly have Trail or discover unique aspects of
you’ll certainly find variety here and plenty of locations to enjoy spending Chinese and Japanese art and culture at
plenty of options to have fun while the day outside. So grab the clubs or the Maridon Museum.
social distancing. the discs and find the perfect course in
If you enjoy exploring the great Butler County! Maridon Museum
Butler’s Maridon Museum is the only museum in
outdoors Butler County has numerous
trails to discover. You’ll not only find
Disc Golf the Western Pennsylvania region to focus specif-
ically on Chinese and Japanese art and culture.
Butler County offers a variety of championship
Containing over 800 objects, the museum holds
hiking, walking, and bike trails, but disc golf courses located at Moraine State Park,
jade and ivory sculptures, tapestries, landscape
exciting places to go see all kinds Slippery Rock University, and a new course in
paintings, and artifacts from the Neolithic to the
Cranberry Township. The new course is the
of wildflowers and birds. Lace up a 20th century. The porcelain collection features
largest disc golf course in Pennsylvania and one
Meissen (German pottery) pieces from the 18th
good pair of shoes and get of the longest disc golf courses in the world.
and 19th centuries. The museum — both the
Located in North Boundary Park, this course
moving! includes two miles of nature trails, an 18-hole
objects and the buildings that house them —
was the gift of Mary Hulton Phillips.
Championship Disc Golf Course, and a 6-hole
Fishing ADA accessible learn-to-play course.
Whether you’re
Washington’s Trail 1753
looking for the chance Golf Take a self-guided driving tour on young George
Washington’s Trail as it winds throughout
to get your kids reconnected with nature The golf courses in Butler County are scenic and
Butler County and western PA.
and family, or maybe you’re a die-hard angler one-of-a-kind. Surrounded by wooded hills
Washington’s Trail is a signed
seeking a trophy, Butler County offers the and panoramic views, you’ll find generous
and self-guided driving route
perfect fishing destination. Favorite fishing fairways, distinctive greens, and a variety
through ten counties in western
spots include Lake Arthur at Moraine State Park, of strategically placed features that create
Pennsylvania, extending
Glade Run Lake, and the Slippery Rock Creek. a fun and challenging game for scratch
from the MD / PA border in
golfers and raw beginners alike. In Butler
the south to Fort LeBoeuf in
Hiking County you can experience eight courses all
within thirty minutes of each other. Refer to
Waterford, PA, in the north.
There are numerous trails for hiking throughout Commemorating young George
the area at nearly 15 parks! Moraine State Park page 21 for a list of courses.
Washington’s first military diplomatic
features a variety of hiking options with 28 miles mission in the fall and winter from 1753-1754,
of trails and Jennings Environmental Education Miniature Golf Washington’s Trail is currently under review by
Center has a 5-mile trail system for visitors to Both miniature golf courses at Fun Fore All and the National Park Service for potential National
enjoy year round. Mars-Bethel Golf are a must-visit, especially Historic Trail status.
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NEW Venues
Shindigs Performance & Event Venue
is a unique indoor warehouse style event venue
located in Butler. It provides a wide range of
endless possibilities to create your own decorating
style ideas for any and all of your special occasions.
Situated on 10 acres, the Avenue in Sarver is
a 150-year-old historic barn that’s been converted
New Eateries & Breweries NEW Shops into a gorgeous wedding and event venue. From
If you’re a fan of Asian cuisine, you have to stop by intimate to larger celebrations and everything in
Located in Sarver, Emma + Jane
General Shu’s, ShuBrew’s second restaurant Shoppe, is a brand new boutique
between, the new venue and staff can meet all
located in Zelienople at the home of their original your planning needs. Bookings will start in June
where you can find unique gifts,
brewpub. This new spot specializing in Chinese of 2021.
homegoods, bath essentials, cozy
food and craft beer is big on flavor and brings a
outfits, and more. The boutique also A more intimate venue, 2nd Avenue in
unique dining experience to the area.
hosts workshops and crafting classes Sarver, is Avenue in Sarver’s sister location.
****** open to the public. Perfect for a smaller guest list of 80 people, the
Los Mayas Mexican Restaurant in venue and staff promise a valued experience and
Harmony is nothing short of delicious, authentic Experience the joy of reading
will meet all of your planning needs for graduation
Mexican food! From street style tacos and table at The Little Green Book
parties, showers, micro weddings, and more.
side guacamole to enchiladas verdes and carnitas, Store, a boutique bookstore
this place will tantalize your taste buds and have located in Harmony. Bibliophiles The Pinehall at Eisler Farms, located in Butler, has
you coming back for more! will rejoice at the carefully curated added a new venue, The Woods at Eisler
***** book inventory of bestsellers, new Farms. This enchanted wedding venue is
Third Eye Pies is Butler’s newest, fast casual releases, old favorites, bookseller nestled in the forest on a beautiful tree farm,
create-your-own pizza shop. They serve a variety recommendations, and literary- and provides a ceremony location along the
of fast fired, handcrafted pizzas, salad, and more. themed homegoods. pond with gorgeous views. Let the experienced
You’ll also find gluten-free, vegan, and cauliflower and knowledgeable team at Eisler Farms turn
crust options as well as dessert pies too!
Sweetwater Farms
your wedding dreams into a reality.
Pennsylvania is a first generation
**** family-owned farm and market
Cranberry Township’s newest bakery is “nothing
bundt” spectacular! Nothing Bundt Cakes
located in Harmony. They grow NEW Accomodation
a variety of vegetables, fruit, and Butler-Freeport Community Trail has new
features 10 different bundt cake flavors in various microgreens at their farm and sell accommodations opening soon along the trail
sizes. Each cake, whether big or small, is crowned a combination of their produce called “The Nest.” This apartment-style
with their signature cream cheese frosting, making with many other local businesses, suite is located at Derailleur Bike Shop
each bite irresistible. providing a year-round Cafe and can be rented and sleeps up to three
*** farmers market. people. It features a living room, small kitchen,
Union Brothers Brewing, located in They also provide one bedroom with a queen size bed, and a full
Harmony, crafts their beverages on-site with a full CSA’s and bathroom. “The Nest” will be the perfect place to
from scratch locally sourced food menu. They products to local unwind after a fun-filled day of adventure along
offer a 25 table beer garden with two fire pits restaurants. their 21-mile rail-trail.
and corn hole, and their outdoor space is dog
friendly. They also feature 12 in-house rotating
drafts as well as a Narcissi Winery and Red Ribbon
sodas.
New Lodging
Enjoy a romantic weekend, a girl’s
**
getaway, or a little “me” time at the
Conny Creek Brewing Company, located
in Saxonburg, is a family-owned craft brewery.
Urban Nest, a Luxe Loft located
This new brew cafe features eight beers on draft, in the heart of Downtown Butler.
delicious menu items, beer and food to go, and This vacation rental features two
local wine and cider options. Be sure to stop by bedrooms, a modern kitchen,
this new spot when you’re navigating your way cozy living room with a built-in
through the Butler County Beer Circuit. reading nook, and one luxurious
spa bathroom. You’ll feel right
* at home with the warm wood
ceilings, elegant decor, laptop
station, and other conveniences to
meet all your travel needs.
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New BOAT! view of the park, birdwatching,
photography, feeling the
the name for the new boat is
“Preston’s Pearl.” Geologist
Moraine Preservation breezes, and more. During and naturalist, Dr. Frank W.
Fund (MPF) purchased a each excursion, first mates Preston, formed the Western
new educational tour boat. share the history and creation Pennsylvania Conservancy
The new boat increases the of the park, information about which purchased the land
passenger capacity of the activities, sightings of the many and groomed it and the lake
previous touring boat with species of wildlife that call the to what it is today – Butler
an upper deck which will be park home, and more! Formally County’s top attraction,
great for getting a top-notch known as the “Nautical Nature,” Moraine State Park!
Updates: Eateries & Breweries
IceBox Creamery has a new home in a
Lodging charming cafe on Main Street in the heart of
Zelienople. This locally owned creamery and
Butler County’s finest full-service hotel, the dessert shop specializes in homemade ice
Pittsburgh Marriott North, now cream made with natural ingredients. You’ll
features a fully renovated lobby, great room, find a variety of mouthwatering ice cream
restaurant, lobby bar, meeting spaces, flavors, as well as seasonal, non-dairy, and Boutique 16063 has moved to a new
and Marriott M Club Lounge. These new sugar free options. location across the street from their previous
environments have created dynamic public one on Main Street in Zelienople. This chic
The Meadows Original and trendy boutique offers tons of space and
spaces designed for relaxing, connecting, and
recharging, which will revolutionize the way
Frozen Custard has moved even more options for finding the perfect
to a new location at Jackson’s outfit and accessories.
they provide service to their guests. It’s more
Pointe Plaza in Zelienople. The
than a new hotel; it’s a new approach to travel. Mystique Moon Antiques & Artisans
Meadows serves freshly made
frozen custard, frozen yogurt, is expanding. Their current store in Butler
Italian ice, and a variety of will see new life as the building next door will
other delicious dessert treats provide an area for growth and expansion.
and features new flavors daily for their
frozen custard and frozen yogurt.
Customers can now enjoy their tasty
Activities & Attractions
treats at a table inside or on the patio. Jennings Environmental Education
Center has undergone an extensive habitat
Recon Brewing has opened restoration project aimed at growing the
up a second location in Cranberry habitat of the eastern massasauga rattlesnake,
Township. The new location, Recon a federally listed threatened species. The
Brewing at Meeder, is housed in the 18-acre expansion has taken place in an area
Charter Homes community, Meeder. bordering the northern edge of Jenning’s
Enjoy your favorite Recon brews along existing prairie ecosystem and was completed
with specialty cocktails and bar-food in phases over the past three years. The new
favorites, including snackable cheese area features a mixed woodland grass-land
curds, soft pretzels, nachos, and habitat where the trees are widely spaced,
flatbreads. allowing light to reach the ground.
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park at Kozy Cellar Works Brewing Co. will be Audubon’s Todd Nature Reserve and Buffalo
Rest is offering even more accommodations adding a second location estimated to open Creek Nature Park will be welcoming the
for campers. Kozy Rest now has a multi-family by mid year of 2021. The new location Babcock Nature Center this summer,
Rangers Retreat cabin that sleeps 14 and will be just two minutes up the road in the with a grand opening scheduled for June of
features five bedrooms, three full bathrooms, former, Cooper Station Restaurant in Sarver. 2021. The new nature center will be equipped
a living and dining room, and a huge covered Cellar Works will utilize two buildings on the with a classroom, store, and outdoor learning
back porch. You’ll also find four high-end property, one as a restaurant and small event and recreation areas. This addition will
Glamping Safari Tents and a TreeHouse cabin space, and one as a larger event space. As further expand educational outreach into the
under construction. Both of these unique Cellar Works transitions to the new building, community and provide visitors with a unique
options will feature two bedrooms with a loft, the current location will remain a production experience while at the park.
a living room, bathroom, kitchen, and Amish facility until the new brewery is renovated on
the new property. Slippery Rock Golf Club & Events
log furniture throughout. The glamping tents
Center is making it easy for golf enthusiasts
are estimated to be complete this summer
and the tree house by the end of the year. Shops to work on their backswing, or even play
an entire round of golf on their new golf
The Birdwatcher’s Store is looking simulator! The golf simulator is equipped
better than ever. The newly renovated store with the E6 Connect Software and has over 96
features a fresh coat of paint on the exterior, courses and skill games to choose from. Have
custom displays for their seed room, and your golf swing analyzed or simply enjoy a
brand new logo and signage. virtual round by yourself or with friends.
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Don't miss out on butler county's Butler County has many events throughout the year to keep your calendar
full! Choose from a variety of events like concerts and car cruises to street
major events!
festivals and parades. Butler County offers year-round family-friendly
activities that you can’t find just anywhere. Be sure to visit our online
calendar and download our new mobile app, Visit Butler County, PA!, for
updates and details on upcoming events.
Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival Butler Rib & Music Festival Gold Wing Road Riders Association Shady Lady Productions
Festivals & Events Directory
205 Currie Rd. 625 Evans City Rd. Pennsylvania Chapter D 482 Monroe Rd.
Slippery Rock, PA 16057 Butler, PA 16001 Cranberry Twp., PA 16037 Sarver, PA 16055
724-256-4050 412-377-2923 724-816-7734 724-493-1917
www.bantamjeepfestival.com butlerribandmusicfest.com www.gwrrapad.org www.shadyladyproductions.com
Celebrate Butler as the birthplace of the A 4-day tasty festival of music, ribs, and GWRRA PA-D, Friends for Fun, Safety and See our annual event Band Jam! We
Jeep, June 11-13, 2021. See our website beer held at the Farm Show grounds. Knowledge. If you love to ride, no matter provide professional sound,
for special 10th-anniversary activities in what kind of motorcycle you have, come talent booking (local/regional/
Concordia Lutheran Ministries
Butler and at Coopers Lake Campground. check us out. national), and event planning,
134 Marwood Rd.
Big Butler Fair Cabot, PA 16023 Harmony Business Association promotion and production
1127 New Castle Rd. 724-352-1571 x8266 539 Main St. management for corporate,
Prospect, PA 16052 www.concordialm.org Harmony, PA 16037 private and community entities.
724-865-2400 Concordia offers a lifetime continuum 724-822-8072 See our ad o page 12.
www.bigbutlerfair.com of care including adult day services, www.harmonybusiness Slippery Rock Development Event
Nine days of fair treats, animals and home health care, hospice, medical/ association.com Committee
fun. Enjoy fireworks, demolition derbies, rehabilitation services, memory support, Enjoy the charm and hospitality of Slippery Rock, PA 16057
concerts, truck pulls, entertainment, personal and respite care, retirement Harmony as you explore the diverse 724-794-2338
games and rides. Always over the fourth living, skilled nursing and more. shopping and dining opportunities www.slipperyrockpa.org
of July. offered in an historic landmark setting. Slippery Rock Development renewed
Cooper’s Lake
Big Butler Parts A Rama 205 Currie Rd. Mars Area Chamber of Commerce/ Main Street and downtown, including
151 Route 228 West Slippery Rock, PA 16057 Business Association streetscapes, arts, business recruitment
Valencia, PA 16059 724-368-8710 145 Grand Ave. and parks, and presents Village Fest, the
724-898-7875 www.cooperslake.com Mars, PA 16046 annual Main Street fair.
www.BigButlerPartsARama.com Host your event here on over 450 724-625-1858 The Rodfathers of Butler
For over 42 years Parts A Rama has been acres with a variety of terrains to suit www.marsborough.com 160 Blakely Rd.
one of the largest auto parts swap-meets your needs. We have over 40 years of Mars Area Chamber of Commerce Butler, PA 16001
in Western PA with vendors coming from experience helping groups host their is a group of businesses, individuals 724-321-8521
across the country. events. It’s time to immerse yourself at and community organizations whose www.therodfathers.com
Cooper’s Lake. common goal is to revitalize the Mars Join the Rodfathers of Butler for the
Butler Farm Show
businessdistrict and surrounding biggest car cruise of the year. DJs, dash
625 Evans City Rd. Evans City Oktoberfest
businesses. plaques and special entertainment.
Butler, PA 16001 Evans City, PA 16033
724-482-4000 724-538-4183 Moraine State Park Regatta Western PA Ride for Kids
www.butlerfarmshow.com Evans City Oktoberfest is held annually 225 Pleasant Valley Rd. 159 Perry Hwy.
Featuring animals, arts & crafts, farm the third weekend in September. Crafts, Portersville, PA 16051 Harmony, PA 16037
products, tractor pulls, demo derby, food, entertainment, car cruise and a 724-931-2507 412-980-5358
figure 8 races and 4-H & FFA Livestock parade celebrate our German heritage. morainestateparkregatta.org www.rideforkids.org/westpenn
Sale. August 9-14, 2021 $10.00/ includes No admission charged. The Moraine State Park Regatta Join us on September 12, 2021 with any
rides. Free parking. combines the best in water and land make of motorcycle and enjoy a fun loop
Freedom Farms
to be the premiere, all-ages, eco- ride, food, and entertainment! Cheer on
Butler Lions Club 434 Overbrook Rd.
recreational event in the region. our stars who are local children fighting
322 N. Cedar St. Valencia, PA 16059
Butler, PA 16001 724-586-5551 NW PA Steam Engine & Old brain tumors. Fundraising supports the
724-287-4059 www.FreedomFarmsPA.com Equipment Assoc., Inc. Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.
www.butlerpalionclub.org At Freedom Farms we strive to connect 1512 Perry Highway Zelienople Area Business Association
Serving the Butler Community since the public to the source of their food Portersville, PA 16051 Zelienople, PA 16063
1923. Christmas Tree Sale, beginning through our farm market and our events. 724-285-7038 724-612-2519
the Friday after Thanksgiving, at Trinity www.portersvillesteamshow.org www.gozelie.com
Go Green Electric Car Show and
Lutheran Church. Community minded Displays and demonstrations of antique The Zelienople Area Business Association
Cruise
people wanted! steam engines and equipment. Crafts, (ZABA) is a locally lead organization with
209 Little Creek Rd.
flea market, train rides, tractor pulls, a focus on driving business to and within
Butler Radio Network Harmony, PA 16037
old-time village and much more. May, the greater Zelienople area. Offering
252 Pillow St. 724-513-6125
August, October. open-air markets, Horse Trading Days,
Butler, PA 16001 www.gogreenfestival.com
724-283-1500 This public show and cruise is open to all Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Company the Fall Festival, and Miracle on Main.
www.butlerradio.com owners, and dealers, of electric vehicles 210 Horne Ave.
WISR 680 AM, WBUT 1050 AM/97.3 that plug into the electrical grid or solar Saxonburg, PA 16056
FM and The Rock Station 97.7 FM help power supply. 724-352-3300
businesses successfully market their www.svfc.com
brand and we host Butler County’s Wine Saxonburg VFC will hold a carnival with
Festival, Christmas Parade, Band Jam, the “Largest Fireman’s Parade East of the
and other community events. More at Mississippi” and annual gun raffle.
butlerradio.com
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2021 MAJor Events Calendar*
May August
15-16: Portersville Steam Show 5-8: Portersville Steam Summer Show
Spring Gas-up 6-8: Moraine State Park Regatta
28-31: Butler Rib & Music Festival 9-14: Butler Farm Show
14: Music from the Mound & Brew Fest
June 15: Cruise-a-Palooza, Butler
6: Freedom Farms — Brews and BBQ 15: Freedom Farms — Wine and Dine
Dinner in the Field Dinner in the Field
11-13: 10th annual Bantam Jeep Heritage
Festival
19-20: Freedom Farms - Berry Days Festival
July
and Craft Show 2-10: Big Butler Fair
3: Slippery Rock’s Red, Hot, and Boom
Festival
8-10: Cranberry Community Days
10: Mega Cruise Fly-In
15-17: Horse Trading Days, Zelienople
17-18: Freedom Farms
— Sweet Corn 27-28: Mars Exploration Celebration Days
Festival 27-28: Band Jam, Cooper’s Lake
22-25: Butler 27-29: Butler Italian Festival
Bikes & BBQ
73rd
August 9 - 14, 2021
www.butlerfarmshow.com
625 Evans City Rd. - Butler, PA 16001 - 724-482-4000
$10.00 admission - includes parking, rides and grandstand events.
Over 1,300 Animals on Display. 4-H/FFA Livestock Sale. Demo Derby,
Arts & Crafts, Farm Products, Tractor Pulls and 4-H Competition.
12* Note: Events and details are subject to change due
to COVID-19. Please contact businesses directly
regarding event cancellations. Remember to wear Please See
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13: Freedom Farms — Spirits, Cheers and
Beers
13-14: German Christmas Market, Harmony
19: Santa’s First Stop, Cranberry Township
September 27: Trombones on Ice, Harmony Fall Festivities
11-12: Saxonburg Arts Festival TBD: Saxonburg Christmas Parade Butler County offers a variety of fall
12: Western PA Ride for Kids TBD: Slippery Rock’s Festival of Trees festivities to enjoy during autumn.
18: Freedom Farms — Maized & Confused TBD: Butler City Spirit of Christmas Parade For the areas best pumpkin patches,
24-26: Slippery Rock’s Rocktoberfest TBD: Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland fright farms, and corn mazes visit:
October December •
•
Cheeseman Farm
Freedom Farms
2: Mars Applefest TBD: Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland • Harvest Valley Farms
2-3: Tough Mudder 2: Miracle on Main Street, Zelienople • The Beacon
2-3: Portersville Steam Show Fall Fling 5-6: Freedom Farms — Christmas on the
3-5: Butler County Tourism Pro-Am Fall Golf Farm
Classic 31: Silvester New Year’s Eve, Harmony
9: Sleepy Hollow Festival, Harmony
9-10: Country Fall Festival, Zelienople
22-24: Slippery Rock Con
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101 Clearview Cir.
Butler, PA 16001
Emma + Jane Shoppe
612 S. Pike Rd.
Sarver, PA 16055
Fun Fore All Ê
8 Progress Ave.
Cranberry Twp., PA 16066
Mars-Bethel Golf
540 Route 228
Mars, PA 16046
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whole family is pretty www.altitudebutler.com www.emmajaneshoppe.com www.funforeall.com www.marsbethelgolf.com
Altitude Trampoline Park is your Emma + Jane Shoppe is a There’s truly something for This local favorite is a “Must
easy in Butler County. ultimate family entertainment place to find a unique gift, everyone at Fun Fore All – one Visit”! Our vintage miniature
Choose from a variety center; the perfect place for something pretty for your of the largest year-round family golf course features Humpty-
birthday parties, group events, & home, a cozy outfit and so entertainment centers in the Dumpty, pirates, volcanos, and
of old-fashioned fun like corporate events. Great place for much more! area. more. Plus a 9-hole Par 3 course,
watching a movie at the All AGE Groups! See our ad on page 37. SoccerGolf, Chuckin’ Golf and
Glade Run ice cream.
local drive-in or knocking Conley Resort & Golf Club Ê Family Bowlaway Fun Center 30 Glade Run Dr.
740 Pittsburgh Rd. & 11th Frame Bar and Grille Ê Zelienople, PA 16063 Michelle Krill Field at Historic
down the pins at the Butler, PA 16002 540 Fairground Hill Rd. 724-452-4453 Pullman Park Ê
bowling alley. You can 724-586-7711 Butler, PA 16001 www.gladerun.org/adventures 100 Pullman Park Place
www.conleyresort.com 724-283-8630 Glade Run provides educational, Butler, PA 16001
also attend the races at
Conley Resort features an 18 www.familybowlaway.com mental health, autism and 724-841-0540
Lernerville Speedway, visit hole golf course. It’s truly a great Family Bowlaway, 11th unique therapeutic offerings to historicpullmanpark.com
waterparks, and museums resort for the whole family. Our Frame Bar and Grille, and The children, adults and families in First class facility with all the
golf course is always in excellent BackAlley feature: bowling, home, community and school amenities of a professional
or make a special stop condition. duckpins, bocce, pig skins based settings. ballpark. Call today to book
at the world’s coolest and pins, Laser Storm, arcade, your ball game or special
Cranberry restaurant, and more! Mars Area History & sporting event.
toy store where playing Community Waterpark Landmark Society Ê
450 N. Boundary Park Dr. Flying Squirrel 1 Brickyard Rd. P.O. Box 58 Mystery Mayhem Escapes
is encouraged. Don’t Cranberry Twp., PA 16066 Cranberry Township Ê Mars, PA 16046 and Axe Throwing Ê
let the rain or snow get 724-779-4FUN (4386) 180 Tomlinson Dr. 724-625-4478 623 Centreville Pike
www.Cranberry4FUN.com/ Zelienople, PA 16063 www.Marshistory.org Slippery Rock, PA 16057
you down; family fun 724-473-4646 724-541-3533
Waterpark Restored train station, caboose,
is year-round in Butler Our Waterpark features a www.flyingsquirrelsports.us/ indoor/outdoor museum. Ride www.mysterymayhem
County. Bounce around at 500-gallon dump bucket, spray cranberry-township our miniature railroad. Open escapes.com
pad, climbing wall, concessions, Flying Squirrel features wall- every Friday, annual open Grab your friends to help find
trampoline parks, or visit and so much more. to-wall trampolines, foam pits, house first Saturday of October. clues and solve puzzles in one of
ACTIVITIES & E
one of our indoor family dodge ball, obstacles, cafe, and Pavilion for rental. our multiple themed rooms or
much more! Family fun for all learn how to thrown an axe in
entertainment centers for ages! Birthday Parties and Daily our indoor facility.
top-notch arcade games, Specials.
bumper cars, and more! Ê Butler County Gift Certificate Participant
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Buttercup
Woodlands
Campground
724-789-9340
buttercup@zoominternet.net
buttercup.com
Enjoy 55 Acres of Country Camping! Visit us:
854 Evans City Rd.
Renfrew, PA 16053
Offering many amenities: Swimming, horseshoes, volleyball, basketball,
playgrounds, arcade, scheduled activities, camp store, cabin rentals, full Find us on
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hook-up sites, tenting, close to many local attractions, shopping and dining!Playthings Etc. Sherwood Lanes/The Starlight Drive-In
Family Toys & Hobbies Ê Crossbow Lounge Ê 1985 N. Main St Ext.
2483 William Flynn Hwy. 11 Lyn-Mar Plaza Butler, PA 16001
Butler, PA 16001 Lyndora, PA 16045 724-284-5003
724-285-7529 724-287-1054 www.starlightdrive-in.com
www.playthings-etc.com Under New Ownership Sherwood Butler PA Starlight Drive-In –
This gleaming stealth-shaped Lanes and The Crossbow Lounge affordable family fun, digital
store is full of toys, hobbies and double-feature first-run movies,
is 24 lanes of fun, food, and
gifts for every age, gender and arcade, mini-golf and special
spirits. We specialize in birthday
interest. See demonstrations events. Flea Market Sundays 7-1
and try many toys yourself. It parties, private events, and for vendors and treasure-seekers.
is the world’s coolest toy store community fundraising.
Steele’s Brushes and Ceramics
experience. Sound Advice Entertainment 1631 N. Main Street Ext.
See our ad below. Butler County, PA Butler, PA 16001
Popped Envy Gourmet Popcorn 724-234-5450 724-679-0448
110 S. Pike Rd. Suite 204 www.needofsound.com www.steelesbrushesand
Sarver, PA 16055 Your #1 source to secure the ceramics.com UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex¯ Urban Air is a full-service family
412-977-2222 We are a paint and ceramic 8000 Cranberry Springs Dr. entertainment center for the
perfect musical or specialized
www.poppedenvy.com studio who invites everyone to Cranberry Twp., PA 16066 perfect place for family fun,
entertainment for your next
Popped Envy Gourmet Popcorn get creative! We offer canvas, birthday parties, and group
event! Serving corporate clients, 724-900-2799
Company offers more than 60 ceramics, wood projects, the bear or corporate events which are
private events, festivals, children’s www.upmclemieuxsports perfect for all ages.
flavors that are all gluten, egg, functions, universities, weddings factory, and so much more for complex.com
peanut and treenut free. and more! walk in options! Victory Family Church
The UPMC Lemieux Sports
Sarver Racing LLC/Lernerville Three Rivers Paintball Complex is the official practice 21150 Route 19
Spoke House Bike Rentals
Speedway 282 Rochester Rd. facility of the Pittsburgh Penguins, Cranberry Twp., PA 16066
157 N. Shore Dr.
313 N. Pike Rd., Sarver, PA 16055 Freedom, PA 15042 community ice rink and com- 412-453-6200
724-353-1511 Portersville, PA 16051
724-775-6232 prehensive outpatient facility for www.lifeatvictory.com
www.lernerville.com 724-368-9011
www.trpaintball.com UPMC Sports Medicine. See our At Victory, services are modern
Lernerville Speedway is home of Enjoy Moraine State Park on a
bike! Single, multi-gear, tag-a- We are Western Pennsylvania’s ad on page 11. and engage the whole family.
the “Fab Four:” 410 Sprint Cars,
longs, childrens and tandem largest and longest running Guests receive VIP parking, a tour,
Late Models, Big-Block Modifieds Urban Air Adventure Park
and Stock Cars. Racing 7:30 PM bikes, gear and child pull behinds. paintball field. We also offer coffee, gifts, and more. Plan your
351 American Way
NTERTAINMENT
every Friday, seasonally. Paved Trail. woodsball, airball, airsoft, private Cranberry Twp., PA 16066 visit online today!
Shady Lady Productions parties and a proshop. 412-218-0604
See our listing on page 10 and www.urbanair trampolinepark.
our ad on page 12. com/trampoline-park-
locations/cranberry-township-
pa-trampoline-park 15
15Uncovering History!
The history in Butler County is pretty significant. Many thriving towns like Saxonburg and Harmony have been
shaped by their German history. The architecture in Saxonburg takes
Not only is it the birthplace of the Jeep, the you back to early Germany, while the old brick and log buildings
county’s “claim to fame,” but it’s also home to a of Harmony, along with its museums, make it one of western
Pennsylvania’s most historically important places and a National
variety of museums, a restored train station dating Historic Landmark District.
back to the early 1900s, and a historic graveyard Slippery Rock’s Old Stone House hosts several events, group tours,
guarded by a one-ton revolving stone gate. and reenactments. The Buhl and Passavant Houses retain unique
artifacts and help tell the story of Zelienople.
The best part about the history of Butler County is that visitors and Many sites in the county have been named to the National Register
residents alike can embrace its rich heritage by touring the local of Historic Places, and it isn’t hard to see why. Preserving our history
museums, historic towns, and landmark sites that help tell the stories and heritage is important, so blast through the past of Butler County
of the past. and discover fascinating stories of epic proportions.
Burgh Bits and Bites Food Butler Old Stone House Historic Harmony - Harmony Saxonburg Museum Washington’s Trail - 1753
History & Heritage Directory
Tour Region AACA Museum Ê & Cooper Hall 724-290-1700
866-736-6343 Butler, PA 16001 See boxed listing below. 420 W. Main St. www.washingtonstrail.org
www.burghfoodtour.com www.aaca.org Saxonburg, PA 16056 Washington’s Trail - 1753 is a
Maridon Museum Ê
Connecting people to A nonprofit antique automobile 724-352-1400 x3 driving route through western
See boxed listing below.
communities through food. club dedicated to maintaining www.saxonburgpa.com
Pennsylvania. Traversing
“Burgh Bits and Bites Food Tour and preserving Butler-built cars, Mars Area History & Saxonburg is a picturesque
is a food tasting adventure which include the Huselton, Landmark Society Ê community in the rolling modern highways, the route
and historic walking tour Standard, American Bantam 1 Brickyard Rd. P.O. Box 58 farmlands of southeast Butler commemorates young George
of Saxonburg and city of Car Company (Jeep and Mars, PA 16046 County, founded in 1832 by Washington’s first military
Pittsburgh communities. Bantam) and American Austin. 724-625-4478 John Roebling, builder of the expedition.
www.Marshistory.org Brooklyn Bridge.
Cranberry Township Zelienople Historical Society
Restored train station, caboose,
Historical Society Ê The History Hobo 243 S. Main St.
indoor/outdoor museum. Ride
2525 Rochester Rd. Butler, PA 16001 Zelienople, PA 16063
our miniature railroad. Open
Cranberry Twp., PA 16066 724-991-1466 724-452-9457
every Friday, annual open
724-612-5730 www.thehistoryhobo.com
house first Saturday of October. www.zeliehistory.org
explorecranberry.org/ovg Talks and tours from a guide
Pavilion for rental. ZHS operates Passavant
Step back in time to the school with a passion for sharing
days of 1874 with a visit to Rivers of Steel National stories and making local, House and Buhl House history
Butler County Historical museums, and the Lester
Sample Schoolhouse, located Heritage Area regional and national history
Society Ê
at 2525 Rochester Road in 623 E. 8th Ave. fun for people of all ages. Mohr Research Library. Tours
123 W. Diamond St.
Cranberry Township. Homestead, PA 15120 available by appointment.
Butler, PA 16001 The Old Stone House
412-464-4020 x246
724-283-8116 Evans City Historical Society Museum
www.riversofsteel.com
www.butlerhistory.com 204B Ste. 1 S. Jackson St. 2856 William Flynn Hwy.
Celebrate Butler County’s
Visit our Historic House Evans City, PA 16033 Slippery Rock, PA 16057
many exciting attractions
Museum, Little Red 724-538-3629 724-738-2409
with custom-designed group
Schoolhouse, or Cooper Cabin. The Evans City Historical www.oldstonehousePA.org
tour packages! Tours include
Enjoy special events including Society features its very own The Stone House is a historic
historical, cultural, culinary and
Cemetery Walk, Haunted museum containing artifacts inn and museum. Built in 1822,
much more. Packages include
History, and Christmas Cookie and memorabilia of the oil it served a stagecoach stop and
step-on guides, taste samplings Ê Butler County Gift
Party! Call or check website, or boom, railroads and Night of tavern along the Pittsburgh-
and giveaways! Certificate Participant
Facebook for seasonal hours the Living Dead. Erie Pike.
and events schedule.
Ê
Historic Harmony - Maridon Museum
Harmony Museum Ê
322 N. McKean St.
Butler, PA 16001
218 Mercer St. 724-282-0123
Harmony, PA 16037 www.maridon.org
724-452-7341
www.harmonymuseum.org Join us for a unique exhibit of
Museum open afternoons Tuesday Asian art coupled with Meissen
thru Sunday. Hear local stories that porcelain. Enjoy a walk through
shaped America and the world… history where sculptures of ivory,
from George Washington’s 1753 jade, and porcelain tell a story of
visit that sparked European war, to the communal Harmony Society, to local East meeting West. Call ahead to reserve a docent-guided tour or take a
“Kentucky” rifles. Plus, fun events: Quilt Show, House Tour, Antique Gun Show,
Concerts, German Christmas Market, New Year’s Eve celebration. self-guided tour for your convenience.
16WORK
PLAY
17& Culture
From the sights and Performing Arts Butler County Symphony
Association Ê
Butler Notables Barbershop Chorus
P.O. Box 2411
sounds of local symphony Blackwood Theater Organ Society 259 S. Main St. Butler, PA 16003
and theatre productions (Blackwood Arts) Butler, PA 16001 724-625-1339
to visiting one-of-a-kind 118 Blackwood Ln. 724-283-1402 www.harmonize.com/notables
Harrisville, PA 16038 www.butlersymphony.org An a capella chorus available for any
museums, the art scene 724-735-2813 The symphony association provides type of event: birthdays, anniversaries,
in Butler County offers www.blackwoodarts.org a professional orchestra within a family reunions, holidays, etc. Quartet
something for everyone Blackwood Theater Organ Society community framework, generating available for small intimate affairs.
(Blackwood Arts) is a non-profit pride among residents while enriching
to enjoy and continues to organization which promotes the their cultural lives, through performing
Greater Cranberry
Barbershop Chorus
flourish. Watch as unique appreciation and development of visual six concerts annually.
750 Norwegian Spruce Dr.
items are being made at and performing arts. See our ad on page 5.
Mars, PA 16046
the Glass Blowing Center or Butler County Community College - Butler Little Theatre 724-591-5115
Succop Theater Ê 1 Howard St. www.cranberrymenschorus.com
create your own masterpiece 107 College Dr. Butler, PA 16001 Ordinary men coming together to
at The Art Center. The arts Butler, PA 16002 724-287-6781 make extraordinary music. We provide
group puts on a variety of 724-284-8505 (Box Office) www.bltgroup.org four-part harmony a cappella musical
724-287-8711 Recognized as a “Millennium Theatre” entertainment for all occasions. Always
performances throughout www.bc3.edu/theater by the American Association of singing, always serving, always inviting.
the year, so be sure to mark Enjoy our outstanding Performing Community Theatre, Butler Little
Arts Season shows and community Theatre invites you to enjoy our 80th
your calendar and get your
musicals, plays and other productions season of entertainment.
tickets to some of the best throughout the year in our 442-seat
seats in the house. Succop Theater.
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18Keystone State Music Theater
850 Cranberry Woods Dr.
Slippery Rock U., College of Liberal Arts
311 Spotts World Culture Bldg.
Visual Arts Maridon Museum
322 N. McKean St.
Cranberry Twp., PA 16066 Slippery Rock, PA 16057 Associated Artists of Butler Butler, PA 16001
724-480-1211 724-738-4863 County 724-282-0123
www.keystonestatemusictheater.org www.sru.edu/life-at-sru/arts-and- 344 S. Main St. www.maridon.org
Professional musical theater performance culture/performing-arts-series Butler, PA 16001 Join us for a unique exhibit of Asian
company. Performing Arts Academy offers 724-283-6922 art coupled with Meissen porcelain.
Sponsored by the SRU, the mission of the
high-caliber Musical Theater training in www.butlerartcenter.org Enjoy a walk through history
Kaleidoscope Arts Festival is to bring free
acting, singing and dancing year round. where sculptures of ivory, jade,
or low cost quality arts programming to Visit our fine art gallery at The Art
and porcelain tell a story of East
Musical Theatre Guild Ê underserved regions. Center, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wed/Thurs/
meeting West. Call ahead to reserve
101 Memorial Drive, Fri, Noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays.
Summer Dramatics Project a docent-guided tour or take a self-
Butler Memorial Park
261 Whitestown Rd. Bottlebrush Gallery & Center for guided tour for your convenience.
Butler, PA 16001
Butler, PA 16001 the Arts Ê See our listing on page 16.
724-287-8243
www.mtgbutler.org 724-287-4214 539 Main St. Ooh and Aah
Musical Theatre Guild, founded in This annual summer theater production Harmony, PA 16037 133 S. Main St.
1962, is a community-based theater includes young people and works with 724-452-0539 Zelienople, PA 16063
group specializing in the production of them to promote the performing arts by www.bottlebrusharts.com 724-452-1555
Broadway-style musicals. utilizing their talents in the theatre venue. Support local artists! Visit our www.oohandaahdesigns.com
historic building filled with artwork, Ooh and Aah is a cozy DIY workshop
Penn Theater Performance Company The Strand Theater Ê
a vintage record shop, exhibits, studio located in Zelienople, PA. Our
149 N. Main St. 119 N. Main St.
concerts and art classes for all ages. goal is to help you create projects
Butler, PA 16001 Zelienople, PA 16063 you would be proud to display in
www.penntheaterbutler.com 724-742-0400 Glass Blowing Center your home or give as a special gift!
The Penn Theater Performance 114 Leonard Rd.
www.thestrandtheater.org
Company seeks to produce high-quality Hilliards, PA 16040
A former movie and vaudeville theater, The Steele’s Brushes and Ceramics
entertainment, educational programs, and
Strand has served as North Pittsburgh’s 724-791-2100 1631 N. Main St. Ext.
conference services in the Penn Theater.
PREMIERE center for the arts since its grand www.glass123.com Butler, PA 16001
Sing Hosanna! reopening in 2009. *Due to COVID, hours by 724-679-0448
310 W. Airport Rd. appointment. Please call first. steelesbrushesandceramics.com
Butler, PA 16002 We are a paint and ceramic studio
724-586-0042 who invites everyone to get creative!
www.singhosanna.org We offer canvas, ceramics, wood
Sing Hosanna! is a Butler County-based projects, the bear factory, and so
performing arts, nonprofit corporation for much more for walk in options!
Ê Butler County Gift
ages seven through the senior years. Events
Certificate Participant
include Broadway musicals and other
artistic performances.
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Butler Brew Works is the culmination of years
of blood, sweat and beers, based on the vision
of three long-time friends and home brewers.
Award-Winning Craft Beer
Chef-Driven Menu
Local Ingredients
Fun and Friendly Atmosphere
Visit us at the brewery or find us
at your favorite retailer or distributor.
724.264.KEGS
101 S. Main St., Butler, PA 16001
www.ButlerBrewWorks.com 19Let’s Talk Sports!
Sports in Butler County is a multi-million dollar industry attracting a wide-range of sporting events to the area.
With a plethora of multifunctional venues, it’s no wonder why Butler County attracts so many tournaments
and races to the area. Quickly becoming one of the region’s leading sports markets, our county features a
variety of sports programs and facilities ranging from hockey, baseball, golf, triathlons/marathons, fly fishing,
cycling, swimming, boating, target shooting, disc golf, and more! Locations like UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex,
Moraine State Park, and Cooper’s Lake are just a few of our versatile venues. With so many activities to choose from,
you’ll be sure to find one, if not more to keep you busy.
ARMCO Park Cooper’s Lake Get Fit Families Pennsylvania Sherwood Lanes/The
Sports & Sports Venues
341 Centreville Pike, Rt. 173 205 Currie Rd. 213 High Acres Rd. Fly Fishing Guide Ê Crossbow Lounge Ê
Slippery Rock, PA 16057 Slippery Rock, PA 16057 Harmony, PA 16037 428 Canterbury Tr. 11 Lyn-Mar Plaza
724-287-4733 724-368-8710 724-321-4265 Cranberry Twp., PA 16066 Lyndora, PA 16045
www.bcfymca.org www.cooperslake.com www.getfitfamilies.com 412-352-4922 724-287-1054
This 75-acre park is a beautiful Host your event here on over 450 Get Fit Families is a family With over 40 years of experience, Under New Ownership
community resource that is acres with a variety of terrains to fitness company that promotes let Richard E. Dunmire, the Sherwood Lanes and The
open to the public and features suit your needs. We have over 40 wellness and triathlon/
Pennsylvania Fly Fishing Crossbow Lounge is 24 lanes
a playground, picnic pavilions, years of experience helping groups marathon training. Owned by a
Guide, lead you on a fly fishing of fun, food, and spirits. We
new horseshoe pits and more. host their events. It’s time to regional race director.
immerse yourself at Cooper’s Lake. expedition in Butler County. specialize in birthday parties,
Butler County Community GRT Ultra, Inc. private events, and community
College - BC3 Field House Ê CrossFit Recreate 210 Camelot Rd. Rapp’s Bicycle Center Ê
fundraising.
107 College Dr. 534 Fairground Hill Rd. Portersville, PA 16051 179 New Castle Rd.
Butler, PA 16002 Butler, PA 16001 412-629-1202 Butler, PA 16001 Slippery Rock University
724-287-8711 724-256-9596 www.glacierridgetrailultra.com 724-287-8048 Athletic Department
www.bc3.edu/athletics www.CrossFitRecreate.com Glacier Ridge Trail Race is held www.rappsbicyclecenter.com 101 Field House Rd. Ste. 102
Cheer on BC3’s volleyball, and CrossFit Recreate is a 5,000 annually in Moraine State Park Rapp’s Bicycle Center has pro- Slippery Rock, PA 16057
men’s and women’s basketball sq. ft. facility equipped to give and Jennings Environmental vided quality service for over 50 724-738-2021
teams, as they compete against you a great workout. You will Education Center in early May years. We sell Giant, mountain www.Rockathletics.com
Western Pennsylvania Collegiate feel at home with the friendly where all proceeds benefit the bikes, hybrids and more. The SRU Athletic Department
Conference opponents in BC3’s community and coaches. local state parks.
Field House. Rose E. Schneider Family sponsors 17 NCAA Division II
Family Bowlaway Fun Center Michelle Krill Field at YMCA intercollegiate athletic teams.
Butler County Family YMCA Ê & 11th Frame Bar and Grille Ê Historic Pullman Park Ê 2001 Ehrman Rd. We are a proud member of the
339 N. Washington St. 540 Fairground Hill Rd. 100 Pullman Park Place Cranberry Twp., PA 16066 PSAC with over 450 student
Butler, PA 16001 Butler, PA 16001 Butler, PA 16001 724-452-9122 athletes.
724-287-4733 724-283-8630 724-841-0540
www.bcfymca.org www.familybowlaway.com rose.bcfymca.org
www.historicpullmanpark.com UPMC Lemieux
The Butler County Family YMCA Family Bowlaway, 11th Frame The Y: We’re for youth
First class facility with all the Sports Complex ¯
offers something for everyone, Bar and Grille, and The BackAlley development, healthy living, and
amenities of a professional social responsibility. 8000 Cranberry Springs Dr.
from our gyms and pools to feature: bowling, duckpins,
ballpark. Call today to book your Cranberry Twp., PA 16066
beautiful ARMCO Park (www. bocce, pig skins and pins, Laser Sarver Racing LLC/Lernerville
armcopark.bcfymca.org). Stop Storm, arcade, restaurant, and ball game or special sporting 724-900-2799
event. Speedway www.upmclemieuxsports
in for a tour and learn more more!
313 N. Pike Rd. complex.com
about our programs like private/ Moraine State Park
group swim lessons and chronic Sarver, PA 16055 The UPMC Lemieux Sports
225 Pleasant Valley Rd. 724-353-1511
disease prevention classes. Portersville, PA 16051 Complex is the official practice
www.lernerville.com
724-368-8811 facility of the Pittsburgh
Lernerville Speedway is home of
www.visitPAParks. Penguins, community ice rink
Butler County will be com
the “Fab Four:” 410 Sprint Cars,
Late Models, Big-Block Modifieds
and comprehensive outpatient
hosting the Can-Am One of the largest and Stock Cars. Racing 7:30 PM
facility for UPMC Sports
Medicine.
parks in PA, offering
Police-Fire Games many outdoor
every Friday, seasonally.
See our ad on page 11.
July 15-21 in 2024.
recreational Seneca Valley School District
128 Seneca School Rd.
opportunities such
The Can-Am Police-Fire Games is
a multi-sport, Olympic-style event GAMES as bicycling, boating,
swimming, fishing,
Harmony, PA 16037
724-452-6040
that features traditional sports hiking and disc golf. www.svsd.net
Eleven lakefront cabins Featuring all newly renovated,
and competitions that include skills used in first responders’ day-to-day work. The Games Ê Butler County Gift Certificate
open year-round. versatile facilities capable of
will take place at a variety of venues and include different events like cross-country races, hosting all types of events. Participant
cycling, ultimate frisbee, ice hockey, powerlifting, archery and much more!
Competitors will consist of representatives from fire and police departments, emergency
medical service providers, Homeland Security, Border Patrol, corrections officers and more.
The mission of the Games is to promote physical fitness and camaraderie among law
enforcement, fire, emergency, protective service personnel and their agencies. All proceeds
will benefit Special Olympics Pennsylvania, which provides year-round sports training and
competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual
disabilities.
Learn more by visiting the website, ButlerCanam2024.com
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