Time for Fun & Smiles

There is family fun for everyone during Community Days week! Browse special events below and join us for crafts, music, dance, programs, and our fan-favorite Zambelli Fireworks to wrap up the event Saturday night! Parking Donations will be accepted with all proceeds benefiting Cranberry nonprofits and the CTCC Project of the Year.

2024 Schedule of Events

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 
 
6 pm – 7 pm: Private Reception: Four Pillars Event 
7 pm – 9 pm: Martinis with Monet presented by Cranberry Artists Network
Art Expo Opening Reception at the Municipal Center 
Purchase Ticket Here - Ticket Includes: Catered, Art Tours, Live Music, Martinis, Cash Bar
 
Thursday, July 11, 2024 
 
4 pm – 10 pm: Carnival & Booths Open
4 pm – 9 pm: 15th Annual Cruisin’ Cranberry Car Show 
4 pm – 9 pm: Rotary Craft Ale & Vine Garden 
5:30 pm: Opening Ceremony: Community Impact, sponsored by UPMC Passavant @ Rotary Amphitheater sponsored by Armstrong 
UPMC Passavant: Susan Hoolahan 
CTCC: The Armstrong Great Lawn 
Rotary Check Presentation to CTCC for Rotary Amphitheater 
Firehouse Subs Foundation grant presentation to CTVFC 
5:50 pm: National Anthem performed by Michelle Burgess and Rex Brown VFW Color Guard Performance 
6 pm – 7:30 pm: LIVE MUSIC: This-That & The Other Thing 
8 pm – 9:30 pm: LIVE MUSIC: OldSkool 
 
Friday, July 12, 2024 
 
4 pm – 11 pm: Carnival & Booths Open 
4 pm – 9 pm: Rotary Craft Ale & Vine Garden 
5 pm – 9 pm: Butler County Emergency Services Unit Armored Truck at MSA Public Safety Island 
6 pm – 7:30 pm: LIVE MUSIC: The S’Wearing Hats 
7 pm: Battle of the Badges: Yard Games at Tennis Courts
8 pm – 9:30pm: LIVE MUSIC: The AltRocks 

Saturday, July 13, 2024 
 
7:30 am: Community Chase 5K Walk/Run (7:30am Registration, 8:30am Start) - PRE-REGISTER HERE Or Register At The Event Day Of 
8 – 11 am: Lion’s Club Pancake & Sausage Breakfast at Jaycees Shelter 
1 pm – 11 pm: Carnival & Booths Open 
1 pm – 9 pm: Rotary Craft Ale & Vine Garden 
1:30 pm – 3 pm: LIVE MUSIC: 56 East 
2 - 4 pm: KIDS DAY! Roaming Mascots & Characters, Balloon Artist, and Strolling Magician - Details Here
3 pm: Santa’s Summer Visit featuring Buddy the Elf
3 pm – 9 pm: Butler County Emergency Services Unit Armored Truck at MSA Public Safety Island 
3:30 – 5 pm: LIVE MUSIC: Sweetwater Cottage Band
5:30 pm – 7 pm: LIVE MUSIC: My so-called 90s Band
7:15 pm - 50/50 Raffle Announcement at Rotary Amphitheater sponsored by Armstrong
7:30 pm – 9 pm: LIVE MUSIC: REFUGE 
9:45 pm: Zambelli Fireworks – Celebrating Cranberry Township and our Nonprofits, Civic Groups, and First Responders

Carnival Tickets
Individual ticket price coming soon (most rides 3-5 tickets)
$25 ride all day armband Thursday/Friday
Cash or credit card accepted for ride tickets/carnival food
Carnival games are cash only

Time for Live Music
Let's get groovin' with free concerts and live music all weekend long at the Rotary Amphitheater, sponsored by Armstrong. Bring your chairs, blankets, and dancing shoes!

Concert Line Up - Free Live Music

Thursday, July 11
5:50 PM: Opening Ceremony and National Anthem by Michelle Burgess
6:00 - 7:30 PM: This That and the Other Thing
8:00 - 9:30 PM: OldSkool

Friday, July 12
6:00 - 7:30 PM: The S'Wearing Hats
8:00 - 9:30 PM: The Alt Rocks

Saturday, July 13
1:30 - 3:00 PM: 56 East
3:30 - 5:00 PM: Sweetwater Cottage Band
5:30 - 7:00 PM: My So-Called 90's Band
7:30 - 9:00 PM: REFUGE

time for Food
Hot Dogs, Cotton Candy, Funnel Cakes - Oh My! Community Days is proud to feature local and regional food and beverages including restaurants, food trucks, craft breweries, wineries, and more. Enjoy lunch, dinner and a snack every day - try something new or stick to the classics!

Food, Drinks, & Sweets Vendors:
'80s Ice LLC
A & D KONA ICE
Al’s Pizza
Aviva Brick Oven
Beccos Hot Dogs
Bite By the Bay, L.L.C
Chick-fil-A
Cowboy's Choice Salsa & Jerky Co.
DACKS, INC
D's Apple Dumplings
Fun Fore All & Cranberry Dairy Queen
G. G. Biscotti Co.
Hermes food truck
International Grill Co.
J&J Smokehouse
Leon’s Caribbean Restaurant
MASTER GRILL
Millie's Homemade Ice Cream Cranberry
Moe's Southwest Grill
Nicky's Hotdogs
Nothing Bundt Cakes - Cranberry
Pgh Crepes
Pitaland Inc
Press House Coffee
Ray's Pizza
Sincerely Yogurt
Snack Oasis
The Flame BBQ
The Giuseppe
The Pittsburgh Rub
The UnCONVENTional Kitchen
thesweetspot
Tooks Concessions
Vitalia Wood Fired Oven
Zandy's Freeze Dried

time for Art & Homemade
Cranberry's vibrant creativity comes to life at Community Days with several artisan vendors displaying their crafts, and help from local artists to decorate the park with tasteful summertime art!

Cranberry Artist Network: Enjoy a beautiful display of spray painted grass at Community Park!

Cranberry Yarn Creations: Hand-knitted poles will decorate the park for the summer!

Martinis with Monet:
Wednesday, July 10 at the Municipal Center

Artisan Vendors:
456 Z Crystals
Aspen and James Co
Bridge & River Design Co.
Callas Chocolate Moonshine Fudge
Clay By Steph
Couldn't BEE Better Honey
Designs for Dolls
Elfinwild Farms Beef Jerky
Face Paint Pittsburgh
GlampinGals Boutique
Grows on Main
Isacco Tile and Granite
Isacco Tile and Granite
JOEY Crafts
KT's Crafts and Chains
Luke's 3D Designs
Luna Marie jewelry
Natural Henna Tattoo
Neighborhood Nerd Services
No Time Bracelets
Not Your Average Shop LLC
Pebble In My Pocket
Steel Magnolia by LV
Sweet Soiree, LLC
Sweet Water Decor
Trylko’s Treasures
Trylko’s Treasures
WESTPARK ALPACAS
Hair Tinsel by Z
Riti
Scentsy

Kids Day @ Community Days

Bring the whole family for an unforgettable Saturday afternoon that will have the kids talking for days! CTCC Community Days is thrilled to present the Kids Day festivities – all free of charge! Join in the fun by dancing with local mascots, capturing moments with your beloved characters, and getting a balloon art hat to top it off. Additionally, there will be carnival rides (tickets required), vendor booths, food trucks, and live music from 1:00 pm until 11:00 pm on Saturday. Whether you stay all day or return for the spectacular Zambelli Fireworks show at 9:45 pm, make sure not to miss out!

When: Saturday, July 13, 2024 from 2-4PM

Where: Cranberry Community Park (111 Ernie Mashuda Dr., Cranberry Township, PA 16066)

CTCC Community Days is a free, public event - all are welcome! Photos with mascots and characters, as well as balloon art are complimentary of CTCC!

Confirmed Attendees:

12:00-5:00pm: Mars Robotics Association - Test drive a LEGO rover as if they were driving on the planet, Mars! Find them at booth #5 with ARMSTRONG

2-3:00pm: Iceburgh from the Pittsburgh Penguins, Chase from Paw Patrol, Minnie Mouse, Balloon Artist, Strolling Magician, Bubbles from Goldfish Swim School

3-4:00pm: The Pirates Pierogies: Sauerkraut Saul and Jalapeno Hannah, Buzz Lightyear, Starkiller Garrison Troop 501 Star Wars, Balloon Artist, Strolling Magician

3-5:00pm: Santa's Summer Visit, sponsored by Graham & Sons, featuring Buddy the Elf

Roaming Mascots between 2-4:00pm: McGruff the Crime Dog, CT the Crocodile, Sparky with CTVFC

This page will be updated when we confirm our favorite Pittsburgh Mascot attendees!

Craft Ale & Vine Garden
Enjoy live music and sunshine with a cold local craft ale or a crisp and light glass of wine in your hand at Community Days! Stop by the Rotary Craft Ale & Vine Garden and grab a pint or new this year, a glass of wine! Guests 21+ (must show valid ID) can enjoy the festivities in the garden, while seating and yard games are available for guests all ages. Proceeds benefit the Sunrise Rotary of Cranberry and CTCC. The Craft Ale & Vine Garden is conveniently located in the heart of the festival beside the Rotary Amphitheater. Special thanks to Full Pint and Narcisi Winery!
 
Hours of Operation:
Thursday, July 11, 2024 from 4-9PM
Friday, July 12, 2024 from 4-9PM
Saturday, July 13, 2024 from 1-9PM

Location: Cranberry Community Park, 111 Ernie Mashuda Dr., Cranberry Township, PA 16066.

NEW: 50/50 Raffle Fundraiser

CTCC is excited to announce that we will be hosting a 50/50 raffle fundraiser during our upcoming 3-day community days event! All proceeds from the raffle will go towards our project of the year, with funds staying right here in the Township. By participating in the raffle, you'll not only have a chance to win big but you'll also be supporting a great cause in your community.

Where to purchase tickets:

CTCC Community Days - Info Booth located at Park Road/Ernie Mashuda Drive intersection

*Tickets sold at the CTCC Info Booth during Community Days. In-person sales only. Cash only.

Location: Community Park (111 Ernie Mashuda Drive, Cranberry Township, PA 16066)

Hours:
July 11 (4-10pm)
July 12 (4-11pm)
July 13 (1-11pm)

Ticket Prices: 1 ticket for $5, 3 tickets for $10 (cash only)

Drawing Details:

One winning ticket will be drawn live at 7:15pm at the Rotary Amphitheater in Community Park. Ticket sales will begin Thursday, July 11 through Saturday, July 13. Winner need not be present to win. Winner will immediately be notified via phone number provided on winning ticket. 50% of total ticket sales will go to the winning ticket holder, 50% of the total ticket sales will go to CTCC Project of the Year fund (CTCC is a 501(c)(3) charity). CTCC Board Members, Board of Supervisors, Cranberry Township Executive Staff, and their immediate family members are not eligible to participate. Raffle details available at www.yourctcc.org/raffle.

50/50 Rules & Regulations https://www.yourctcc.org/_files/ugd/988df6_82abeab823ed43108787c8a7b484236f.pdf.

Date: July 10 - 13, 2024.

Venue:
Cranberry Township Community Park
111 Ernie Mashuda Drive
Cranberry Township, PA 16066

For more info https://www.yourctcc.org/attend.