15th Annual Regatta at Lake Arthur — August 3-4 The Regatta at Lake Arthur is an annual two-day event staged in the Pleasant Valley Beach area on Moraine State Park’s South Shore. The Regatta promotes Moraine State Park as a recreational destination for both tourists and residents and to increase awareness of the variety of opportunities available. Many of the Regatta events featured are participatory in nature. Visitors can try their hand at some of these activities under the guidance of a host of experienced outdoor folks.
www.VisitButlerCounty.com 65th Annual Butler Farm Show — August 5-10 This event showcases Butler County’s farming community. Farm-related activities include exhibits, demonstrations, animals and farm products. Don’t forget to check out the truck and tractor pulls, midway, music, entertainment and rides. For an additional charge, paddle boat and airplane rides are available.
Our Oldest Event! 158th Big Butler Fair — June 28-July 6 The Big Butler Fair is the largest fair in western PA and considered by many to be the best fair in the country. Year after year, families from all over Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York and West Virginia come to The Big Butler Fair to enjoy fireworks, the midway, games, demolition derbies, concerts, truck pulls, animals and more.
Unusual Event! 2013 National Unicycle Convention — July 21-27 Witness Basketball, Distance (10K, Marathon & Critirium), Flatland (a unique blend of Street and Freestyle), Freestyle (often compared to figure skating), Hockey, MUni (Mountain Unicycling), Street (often compared to skateboarding or BMX), Track & Field, and Trials (riders navigate over and around obstacles).
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