2025 Will Mark The 47th Anniversary Of The Annual Oil Heritage Festival, Proudly Hosted By The Venango Area Chamber Of Commerce. The Festival Honors The Area's Rich Heritage That Resulted From The Discovery Of Petroleum And The "Oil Boom" That Occurred Along Oil Creek In The Mid-1800s. That Oil Fueled The Industrial Revolution And The Modernization Of America's Transportation Industry. Our Region Is Frequently Referred To As "The Valley That Changed The World."

The Annual Oil Heritage Festival, Held On The 4th Weekend Of July Each Year, Depicts Our Distinctive Heritage By Incorporating Many Heritage Related Events Into One Of Western Pennsylvania's Major Festivals. Volunteers From Civic And Social Organizations Help To Sponsor Wonderful Events Designed To Provide Fun And Entertainment For People Of All Ages.

Pre Festival Events:

July 19, 2025

Flex Bike & Brew
Oil City

Softball Tournament
8:00 Am
$200 Per Team
Prizes For First And Second Place
For Registration, Please Contact Dave Beers At [email protected].

July 21, 2025

Junior Olympics
Registration At 5:30 Pm, Event Starts At 6:00 Pm

Ochs Track & Football Field (10 Lynch Blvd, Oil City)
Ages 3-12, (3-4; 5-6; 7-8; 9-10; 11-12) Age Groups May Need To Be Divided Differently Depending Upon Enrollment In Each Age Group. This Will Be Determined After Registration.

Pre-Registration Is Preferred But Not Necessary. Forms Can Be Emailed To [email protected] Or [email protected]. Deadline For Pre-Registration: July 20 At 5 Pm
Gold, Silver And Bronze Medals Awarded For Each Event/Age Group/Boys And Girls. Rain Date: Tuesday, July 22nd. In The Event Of Inclement Weather Both Days, The Event Will Be Canceled And Not Rescheduled. If You Are Unsure, Call The Chamber Office At (814) 676-8521.
A Picnic Will Be Provided For Participants And Families Following The Event.

Click here for the registration form for Junior Olympics

July 22, 2025

7 Pm - Silent Film: Grandma’s Boy (1922) At The Venango Museum

As Part Of The Museum’s Silent Film Series, They Will Be Showing Grandma’s Boy (1922). The Film Will Have Live Accompaniment On Our 1928 Wurlitzer Theater Organ From The Latonia Theater By Organist Eric Cook (Also Director Of Venango Historical Society), Who Will Play The Score And Sound Effects For The Film Live. Tickets To This Showing Are Free For The Festival And Are Required Due To Limited Seating. Free Popcorn And Refreshments Are Provided. Call The Venango Museum For More Information At (814) 676-2007.

Schedule Of Events:

Festival Events:

July 23, 2025

Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Of The Exchange By Side Hustle
3:00 Pm
100 Seneca Street, 1st Floor
Local And International Dignitaries Will Be Present

Elks Club Chicken Barbecue
5:00 – 9:00 Pm
111 Sycamore Street, Oil City 
Half A Bbq Chicken With Your Choice Of Two Sides (Mac And Cheese, Coleslaw, Or Green Beans) And A Roll
*More Information To Come*

Oil Heritage Art Shows: Reception & Grand Opening
6 Pm
National Transit Building (206 Seneca Street)

Oil Heritage Art Shows
6 – 9 Pm
Adult Art Show – National Transit Building (206 Seneca Street)
Photography Show, Children & Young Adult Art Show – New Mac Center (228 Seneca Street)

Music On The Square
Town Square, 7 Pm – 9 Pm
Billy And The Neptunes
Sponsored By The Oil City Main Street Program

July 24, 2025

Friends Of The Library Book Sale
Oil City Library Basement, 9 Am – 7 Pm

Touch-A-Truck
Central Avenue Plaza, 11 Am – 2 Pm
Sponsored By The Oil City Library

Oil City Curb Market
Central Avenue Plaza, 11 Am – 5 Pm
Sponsored By The Oil City Main Street Program

Oil Heritage Art Shows
12 – 4 Pm
Adult Art Show – National Transit Building (206 Seneca Street)
Photography Show, Children & Young Adult Art Show – New Mac Center (228 Seneca Street)

Ywca Spaghetti Supper
109 Central Avenue, 4:30 Pm – 6:30 Pm
Adult – $13, Child 4-12 – $8, 3 & Under – Free
Dine-In, Take-Out, And Drive-Thru Options!

Children’s Fun Fair
Central Avenue Plaza, 5 Pm – 7 Pm
Free Activities For Children Of All Ages! Featuring The Tree Family Party Piggies!
See The Flyer By Clicking Here
Hosted By Community Services Of Venango County

Flex Ice Cream Social
Central Avenue Plaza 5 Pm – 7 Pm

Saint Stephens School Festival
Saint Stephens School Parking Lot
6 – 9 Pm

Outstanding Front Porch Contest: Winner Announcement
Central Avenue Plaza, 7 Pm
Registration Form Linked Here. Deadline To Register Is July 15th. Judging Will Be Done July 21-23 Between 10 Am – 3 Pm. Sponsored By Gates & Burns Realty.

Ohf Queen Crowning
Central Avenue Plaza, 7:15 Pm
Rain Location: Christ Episcopal Church

Evening Concert: Coming Soon!
Central Avenue Plaza 7:30 Pm – 10 Pm

July 25, 2025

Friends Of The Library Book Sale
Oil City Library Basement, 9 Am – 5 Pm

Boy Scouts Pork Chop Dinner
Hasson Park, 5 – 7 Pm
$12 Per Person

City Of Oil City Children’s Pool Party
James A. Nelles Pool, 151 Park Avenue, Oil City, Pa
Ages 0-6 From 12 – 3 Pm, Ages 7 – 12 From 3 – 6 Pm Free

Oil Heritage Art Shows
12 – 6 Pm
Adult Art Show – National Transit Building (206 Seneca Street)
Photography Show, Children & Young Adult Art Show – New Mac Center (228 Seneca Street)

Youth Alternative’s Annual Barrel Race
James A. Nelles Pool, 6 Pm
$5 Per Ticket (Barrel) Or 3 For $10

Free Movie Night – Snow White
Oil City Community Alliance Church, 411 Seneca Street, Oil City, Pa 16301
6:30 Pm
Free Movie Event Including Popcorn, Candy, Water, And Giveaways!

Saint Stephens School Festival
Saint Stephens School Parking Lot
6 – 9 Pm

Concerts In The Park
Justus Park, 5 – 6:30 Pm
Bus Brothers 
Justus Park, 7 – 10 Pm
White Cat Out 

July 26, 2025

Oil Heritage Festival Craft Show
9 Am – 4 Pm On Seneca Street
9 Am – 7 Pm In Town Square
Now Accepting Vendors Applications! Click Here To Apply. Applications Due June 16.

Oil City Firefighters 5k Run/Walk
Race Begins At Morrison Funeral Home On 110 Petroleum Street, 9 Am
Registration Begins At 8 Am
Pre-Registration Cost Is $20; Race-Day Registration Cost Is $25

Friends Of The Library Book Sale
Oil City Library Basement, 9 Am – 3 Pm

Ike’s Children’s Fishing Derby
Waltonia Park
Registration 8 Am, Fishing 9 Am – 10:30 Am
Bait Provided, Bring Fishing Poles
Age Groups: 5/6, 7-9, 10-12
Prizes For Each Age Group!

Vfw Brunch
Oil City Vfw (2 Relief Street), 10 Am – 12 Pm
$12 For Adults, $7 For Kids
All You Can Eat Along With Bloody Marys And Mimosas For Adults!
Membership Is Not A Requirement! Guests Are Welcome!

Children’s Bike Rodeo
Parking Lot Between Cata And Penndot, 11 Am – 1 Pm
Children Of All Ages Are Welcome To Attend
Pre-Registration Can Be Done Here!

Oil Heritage Art Shows
12 – 6 Pm
Adult Art Show – National Transit Building (206 Seneca Street)
Photography Show, Children & Young Adult Art Show – New Mac Center (228 Seneca Street)

Oil Heritage Festival Parade
The Area’s Largest Parade!
Step Off At 5 Pm
Find Registration Form Here: Pdf Or Online
*Parade Route: Begins At West First And Orange Street, Goes Down West First Street To State Street, Goes Over The Veterans Bridge, Goes The Wrong Way Down Seneca Street, And Ends At The Intersection Of Seneca Street And Clifford Street

Saint Stephens School Festival
Saint Stephens School Parking Lot
3 – 9 Pm (Closed During The Parade)

Concerts In The Park
Justus Park, 5 – 6:30 Pm
Samantha Sears
Justus Park, 7 – 10 Pm

Fireworks Spectacular
10 Pm
Presented By Kellner Fireworks, Fireworks Will Be Shot From Behind The Bandshell In Justus Park

July 27, 2025

Oil Heritage Art Shows
12 – 4 Pm
Adult Art Show – National Transit Building (206 Seneca Street)
Photography Show, Children & Young Adult Art Show – New Mac Center (228 Seneca Street)

Oil Heritage Festival Craft Show
11 Am – 4 Pm In Town Square

Oil Heritage Car & Motorcycle Cruise-In
Seneca Street, 12 Pm – 4 Pm
$5 Entry Fee, Free T-Shirts To First 100 Participants

Oil Heritage Festival Basket Raffle Drawing
Festival Hq, 4:30 Pm

Date: July 23 - 27, 2025

Location: Various Venues in Oil City, PA

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