Community Events
Ridgway is proud to host a wide variety of events every year!
We continually update this event listing as events and details arise, so check back frequently for the latest updates.
Have an event you’d like posted on our site?
Please call the chamber office (814)776-1424 for more information.
Ring in the new year!!!
Ridgway Elks Lodge Annual Charity Ball Fundraiser
“Love the Lake” Friends of Twin Lakes ANF Annual Fundraiser
WEW Valuable Women Personal & Professional Development Conference was held on March 8th this year. visit: www.womenempoweringwomen.life to know more about this group.
23 - “Hop n Shop” in Downtown Ridgway was a success even though a bit of rain in the morning. The afternoon faired well for those getting out to get some Easter gifts. We are very appreciative for the unique shops within the Ridgway area that sprang into to hosting music, specials, and hospitality. A special thank you to those at Awakening Alliance Church who help create the Annual Easter Egg Hunt for our families.
31 - Easter Sunday…Celebrate!!!
3 - Anti-Human Trafficking Symposium 9a.m to 3p.m. Sacred Heart Parish Center, 337 Center St, St Marys (use rear entrance) Seating is limited for the FREE EVENT and registration is required. Please visit their website for more details on this important event. Presented by the Salvation Army, and in collaboration with CAPSEA, Elk County CYS, Justice at Work.
13: Winner of the Annual Ridgway Rotary Shopping Spree at Elk County Foods will be drawn! Buy your lucky ticket, 1 for $5 or 5 for $20, from any Rotary member, Elk County Foods or at the Welcome Center in Ridgway! Good Luck!! The lucky winner will do the 3 minute dash through Elk Foods on April 16th!
18, 19 & 20 and 25, 26 & 27: Lie, Cheat and Genuflect presented by the Footlighters of Elk County Ticket cost $15.00 and on sale at ECCOTA, St. Marys Moose, St. Marys Chamber and The Old Brickyard in Johnsonburg. Or online at www.eventbrite.com Seating available at 6:30, showtime 7:30.
19 - Elk County Historical Society Annual Banquet at the Royal Inn
23 - The Ridgway Elk County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to offer a Social Media and AI workshop 6 - 8 p.m. at the Ridgway Area High School Computer Lab. Sign up today to attend this FREE event, Registration is required!
24 -27 Chainsaw Rendezvous Ridgway Mills Campground. Appalachian Arts Studio will be hosting carvers at The Ridgway Mills, April 24-27 for live carving, food, entertainment, and a small auction. Many carvers will bring finished pieces with them to sell directly. April is going to be perfect weather for the event and you don’t want to miss it. There will be a $5/person gate fee for adults. Kids (under 18) are free. You’ll get a wristband that is good all four days of the Rendezvous!
27 & 28 Saint Leo School Trout Derby 20th Anniversary!
4 - Steak Fry & One Last Breath Fundraiser benefiting Ridgway Public Library. $25 ticket includes dinner and music. Dinner 5p.m. to SOLD OUT, Music only $10.00 and kicks off at 7p.m. Presale tickets available at the Ridgway Library and the Moose.
4 & 5 - Elkland Search and Rescue Trout Derby
10 - A Night At The Races at the Laurel Mill Golf Course to benefit YMCA Cheer Xplosion Cheerleaders. Doors open at 5, Dinner at 6, Races at 7. Ticket are limited, and $20.00 includes dinner and race entry. Cash bar, 50/50 raffle, Basket Raffles and games. Call 814.594.5229 for more info.
11 - The Pete and Karen Winklebaur Art Fund at the Red Fern on May 11th from 6-8 to celebrate Pete Winklbauer’s artistry and achievements. The event will feature Pete’s artwork and that of many of his accomplished former students. It’s an evening not to be missed, filled with socializing, art appreciation, and insights into the remarkable journeys of our incredible alums. Tickets are $35 and include admission to the event and hors d’oeuvres. A cash bar will be available. Please purchase your tickets by April 28th. Questions can be directed to Franchesca Herzing at herzingf@eccss.org. Tickets: https://form.jotform.com/240744205442045
18 - Community Wide Yard Sale! Download your application today to be included on the map! Plan to spend the day in and around Ridgway hunting for treasures!
We have a little room here at the Welcome Center if you live too far out to be on the map, or just want to be in town! Yard Salers only! The map will be printed in the Ridgway Record, The Kane Republican and the St. Marys Press. The maps will be available for pickup the MORNING OF the sale at the Welcome Center and The Creative Cup.
18 - Ridgway Moose Lodge Jeep Run Fundraiser! Registration begins at 10:30a.m., Departure time at Noon and beginning at the Ridgway Moose. Food and refreshments after the run. Contact the Moose for complete info.
27 - Ceremony on the bridge for those lost at sea at 9am. Parade to the Courthouse and American Legion for luncheon.
6 - Annual Chamber Golf Scramble! SAVE THE DATE AND PLAN ON JOINING US! Will be held at the Laurel Mill Golf Course, $300/foursome includes cart, fees and dinner. Lots of details to follow, so please check back in:)!
14 - Elk County Historical Society Strawberry Festival
17 -22 Firemen’s Week
Monday Opening Day Concert /Amphitheatre
Tuesday Pet Parade and Judging
Wednesday Battle of the Barrels
Thursday Fireworks
Saturday Parade APPLICATION The parade will begin at 4 p.m., lineup at the Ridgway Mills Campground and proceed up Main Street and down North Broad to the Carnival grounds. Everyone is welcome to attend and encouraged to participate! If you’re interested in joining in the parade as a business, organiztion or group just click on the above highlighted APPLICATION, fill it out and send it in, we’d love to have you join in the fun!
20 - Heritage Tree Planting Ceremony at the Ridgway Courthouse The Elk County Commissioners plan to plant two trees on the courthouse lawn in May, in conjunction with the Ridgway Bicentennial celebration. Both trees are certified and from the American Heritage Tree program; 1 will be a Tulip Poplar tree that is an actual seedling from a tree at Mount Vernon and planted by George Washington. The 2nd will be a Bur Oak seedling from Missouri and is certified that Mark Twain actually played in that tree as a youth. There will be a plaque for each tree; they have lifespans of 200-300 years. The dedication ceremony will be held on June 20th, time to be announced.
23 - 1:00 p.m. Opening of the Time Capsule Celebration at the Borough Municipal Parking Lot. *Weather an issue? Moved to the Fire hall on North Broad. The contents will be moved and on display at the Elk County Historical Society after the ceremony
July 9 - October 15 Ridgway Farmer’s Market on TUESDAYS from 3:30 to 6p.m. at the Ridgway Mills Campground 260 West Main Street, Ridgway
26 - 27 Rock Valley Revival Please mark your calendars for the Inaugural Rock Valley Revival music festival that will be held at the Ridgway Fire Dept Carnival grounds July 26th and 27th 2024. We are really going to put this event on the map, and this will be the first large event to showcase our new stage that has been under construction since early last year.
27 - 28 Keystone Elk Country Alliance Annual Elk Expo
24: Ridgway Animal Haven’s Annual Dog Days at the Beach Event at Sandy Beach Park. There will be lots of vendors and the township's dog show. Officer Shaffer will be presenting with his dog Nando. There will be shed tickets, food, and a basket raffle. More is coming soon. Don’t wait until the holidays to get your pictures taken! We are looking for teams to create photo booths for the holidays! Teams will create booths with the help of sponsors. Whoever receives the most donations from booth pictures at the event will win cash prizes. New Years Eve, Valentines Day, Easter, 4th of July, Thanksgiving. For more information about the photo booths contact Karen. 814-389-7080
7 - Glory Bound Christian Music Festival in Ridgway. Noon to 7p.m. at the Ridgway Firemen’s Carnival Grounds and Amphitheatre. Join in for a day of music, speakers, vendors, kids entertainment and more! Vendors are wanted and needed, all kinds! Please reach out to Carol Jacobs at 814.594.8691 to learn more about how you can sign up, join in and participate.
28 - Flavors of Fall Festival 9am to 3pm downtown Ridgway…vendors welcome!! Contact Roberta at 814.776.1424 Download your application today!
18 - Bicentennial Dinner and Annual Chamber Banquet at the Royal Inn
31-Business Trick or Treat and Trunk or Treat downtown Ridgway
3rd - YMCA Turkey Trot
9th - St Leo School Reverse Raffle at the Royal Inn in Ridgway! More details to come later in the year!
28 - Thanksgiving
29 - Light Up Night 6p.m. at the Gazebo 30 - Shop Small Saturday, downtown Ridgway
6 - Ridgway-Elk County Chamber of Commerce annual Holiday Cheer Tour downtown Ridgway
7 - Breakfast with Santa at the N. Broad Firehall….sponsored by the Ridgway YMCA
