Community Events

Downtown Sharon's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade steps off down State Street with marching units, floats, and family fun — one of the Shenango Valley's signature spring traditions hosted by the Sharon Community Development Corporation.

The Rockin' on the River Summer Concert Series kicks off with Mercer County favorite Juvenile Characteristics, whose original acoustic/electric tunes set the stage for a great summer of free live music in Downtown Sharon.

A patriotic "Happy Birthday, America" community band concert with warmup music by Mitch Littler, the Mercer Community Band, and a Mercer Rotary Club ice cream social.

Now in its 19th year, the Heritage Days Super Cruise rallies as many as 700 classic cars along Main Street as thousands of spectators fill the streets to view these historic treasures — one week before the Greenville Heritage Days Festival.

A "USA Musical Roadtrip" community band concert featuring warmup music by the Good Times Big Band and the Buhl Community Band, with a Mercer Area Chamber of Commerce ice cream social.

Dove Award-winning, Grammy-nominated contemporary Christian artist Ryan Stevenson headlines the Rockin' on the River series. Known for hits like "Eye of the Storm" and "No Matter What," his blend of pop, rock, and uplifting music has captivated audiences nationwide.

An exclusive chef-curated Low Country Seafood Boil dinner with visiting Private Chef Temarah Harrison, featuring lobster, shrimp, mussels, and crab. Weather permitting, dinner is served on the Shenango Princess pontoon boat at the dock.

Celebrate the holidays a few months early with Mercer County's Christmas in July — festive shopping, seasonal fun, and community cheer in the middle of summer.

A nonprofit arts fund of the Community Foundation of Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio, WaterFire Sharon hosts art-installation-themed events in downtown Sharon as a premier art and music festival that has drawn tens of thousands since 2013.

Rockin' on the River transports the crowd back in time with Aftermath: Experience the Sixties — spot-on recreations of 60s rock classics, complete with period costumes.

The Rockin' on the River season closes out with a high-energy performance by Four Kings and a Queen, bringing the best of Motown and more to have everyone dancing the night away.

The Lake to Lake Paddle Challenge is a timed paddlecraft challenge for all skill levels on the Class 1 Shenango River Water Trail, with participants choosing between a 30-mile Competitive Class and a 15-mile Adventure Class.

Start the day with a parade and 5K race, then spend the rest of the day in beautiful Buhl Farm Park for food and all-day entertainment — a youth fishing tournament, golf tournament, art exhibit, petting zoo, car show, and more.

Celebrate the holiday season in Downtown Sharon with a day of shopping, holiday cheer, and community fun: exclusive deals from local small businesses, live entertainment, children's activities, the debut of Sharon's Christmas tree with Santa, and fireworks.