Oil Heritage Festival 2026 – Venango Area Chamber of Commerce

July 22nd through July 26th

Click here for the OHF Home Page where you’ll find forms, flyers, and more!

This webpage is updated daily, if you don’t see an event, it may not be confirmed yet. Please check back or call the Chamber with any questions! (814) 676-8521

GOLD LEVEL SPONSORS

Samuel Justus Charitable Trust

Jack Rowley Charitable Trust

Find more sponsors following the schedule.

FESTIVAL HEADQUARTERS

Coming soon!

SATURDAY, JULY 18

Oil Heritage Festival Tennis Tournament
July 16-18, Oil City High School Tennis Courts
$15 Registration fee. Divisions may include: Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Junior Singles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles. Proceeds will benefit the Oil City Arts Council. C
Click HERE for the application!

Ikes’ 100th Anniversary EnviroBash/Outdoor Show
July 18 • 11:30 am to 7 p.m.
Waltonian Park, Franklin (396 Monarch Park Road, Franklin, PA 16323)
An event for everyone from 5 to 105. Join the Oil City IWLA as they celebrate 100 years with a fun-filled day at Waltonian Park! Explore hands-on activities, educational exhibits, and live demonstrations focused on nature, wildlife, conservation, and outdoor recreation. Enjoy programs from organizations like the PA Game Commission, Allegheny College’s Creek Connections, and more, plus live animals, chainsaw artists, and family-friendly experiences for all ages. Food vendors and live music will round out this exciting outdoor celebration.

Oil Heritage Festival Softball Tournament
July 18 • Mitchell Fields
One pitch tournament, hosted by the Oil City Softball Association

MONDAY, JULY 20

Junior Olympics
July 20 • 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 pshontz@verizon.net or csalvo@mail.ocasd.org. Deadline for pre-registration: July 19 at 5 PM
• Registration form available as a PDF by clicking here
• Gold, silver and bronze medals awarded for each event/age group/boys and girls.
• Rain date: Tuesday, July 21st. 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!

Elks Club Chicken Barbeque
Oil City Elks Club #344, 111 Sycamore Street
$15 per dinner

Music on the Square
Town Square, 7 PM – 9 PM
Artist: RACHE
Sponsored by the Oil City Main Street Program

Youth Alternatives, Inc. Tiny Tots Contest
Oil Heritage Festival Headquarters (201 Center Street), 6 – 9 PM
Donate to vote on the 2025 Tiny Tot prince and princess!
To register your child or see more information: details coming soon!

Friends of the Library Book Sale
Oil City Library Basement, 2 Central Avenue, 9 AM – 7 PM

Oil City Curb Market
Central Avenue Plaza, 11 AM – 5 PM

Touch-a-Truck
Central Avenue Plaza, 11 AM – 2 PM
Sponsored by the Oil City Library

YWCA Spaghetti Supper
Oil City YWCA, 109 Central Avenue, 4:30 – 6:30 PM
$15 Adults (12 and up), $12 Children (ages 4 -12), Free for kids under 4
Includes spaghetti, meatballs, salad, bread, and dessert! Available for eat in, take-out, or drive-thru. Don’t miss this festival tradition and support the efforts and programs of the Oil City YWCA. Tickets are available at the YWCA.

Children’s Fun Fair
Central Avenue Plaza, 5 PM – 7 PM
Free activities for children of all ages! Featuring the Tree Family Party Piggies!
Hosted by Community Services of Venango County

YMCA Younger Days Carnival
Oil City YMCA Parking Lot, 7 Petroleum Street, 5 – 7 PM
Free games and activities for children and families!
New this year: Dunk Tank and $6 Meal Deal

FLEX Ice Cream Social
Central Avenue Plaza, 5 PM – 7 PM

Children’s Parade
Central Avenue Plaza
5 PM Line up, 5:15 PM step off
Hosted by Child Development Centers

Children’s Parade: Winner Announcement
Central Avenue Plaza
6:00 PM

Oil City Night Market
Lindon Alley (Near Clifford’s Carpets, East 1 Street Between Central Ave & State Street)
6 – 9 PM
A vibrant, inclusive space showcasing handcrafted artisan wares on the South Side of Oil City.
Music by Iris Heather

OHF Queen Crowning
Central Avenue Plaza, 6:45 PM
Rain Location: Christ Episcopal Church

Open Skate at the YMCA Dek
Oil City Scenic Rivers YMCA Dek Hockey Facility, 2 Summit Street
7:30 – 9:30 PM
All ages! Music, lights, outdoor inline skating! $6 per person, bring your own skates or rent a pair for $4. This is not a hockey event. Inline skating / rollerblading only.

Movie Night at Library Hall
Oil City Library, Library Hall, (2 Central Avenue), 7:30 PM Showtime
Free movie night: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Concessions will be available!

Friends of the Library Book Sale
Oil City Library Basement, 9 AM – 5 PM

First Friday
Seneca Street, 5 PM – 9 PM
Seneca Street will be closed from Billy’s down to The Transit Building. Sip and savor your stroll down Seneca Street and visit local vendors, artists, crafters, and businesses.

Concerts in the Park
Justus Park, 5 – 6:30 PM
OPENER: The Bus Brothers
Justus Park, 7 – 10 PM
HEADLINER: Refuge

Oil City Firefighters 5K
110 Petroleum Street, 9 AM
Registration at 8 AM in the Morrison Funeral Home parking lot
Pre-registration is $20 and day-of registration is $25
Come out and support your local firefighters while enjoying a fun run/walk through Oil City. Participants of all ages and fitness levels are welcome!

Ike’s Youth Fishing Derby
Waltonia Park (396 Monarch Park Road, Franklin, PA 16323)
Bait provided, Bring fishing poles! Age groups: 5/6, 7-9, 10-12
Registration will open at 8:15 AM, Lines in the water at 9 AM
Prizes for first fish caught, and by age group for largest and most fish caught!
Organized by the Oil City Izaak Walton League

Friends of the Library Book Sale
Oil City Library Basement, 9 AM – 3 PM

Silent Film Day at the Venango Museum
Venango Museum, 210 Seneca Street, 10 AM – 4 PM
Regular museum admission applies!
Visitors are invited to drop in throughout the day to experience the early days of cinema, featuring continuous silent film screenings (without live accompaniment), live demonstrations of the museum’s historic Wurlitzer theater organ, originally from Oil City’s Latonia Theater, and opportunities to learn how the instrument works. Complimentary popcorn will be available, and behind-the-scenes access to the organ’s pipe chamber will be offered upon request.

Oil Heritage Festival Craft & Vendor Show
Town Square, Downtown Oil City, 11 AM – 4 PM
Application form linked here
The Oil Heritage Festival Craft Show features a wide variety of handmade and locally produced goods, alongside informational vendors and home show-style exhibitors. Whether you’re shopping, gathering ideas, or learning more about local services, the Craft Show is a worthwhile stop during the festival.

Oil Heritage Festival Parade
The area’s LARGEST parade!
Step off at 5 PM
Find registration form here: ONLINE or PDF
Theme: America’s 250th Birthday Party!
*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

Concerts in the Park
Justus Park, 5 – 6:30 PM
OPENER: Samantha Sears
Justus Park, 7 – 10 PM
HEADLINER: Joe Grushecky and the Houserockers

Fireworks Spectacular
10 PM
Presented by Kellner Fireworks, fireworks will be shot from behind the bandshell in Justus Park