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.
We have rung in the new year!!!
Ridgway Elks Lodge Annual Charity Ball Fundraiser “Love the Lake” Friends of Twin Lakes ANF Annual Fundraiser
March 22, 2025 - Sportsman’s Bash sponsored by the Island Run Sportsmen’s Club 4 - 8p.m. at the Ridgway Fire Hall on North Broad. SAVE THE DATE!
Annual Ridgway Rotary Shopping Spree at Elk County Foods Elk County Historical Society Annual Banquet
April 23 - 26, 2025 Chainsaw Rendezvous Ridgway Mills Campsites
Saint Leo School Trout Derby
Elkland Search and Rescue Trout Derby
Community Wide Yard Sale sponsored by the Ridgway-Elk County Chamber of Commerce! This event usually brings about 50 applicants plus the KofC chicken bbq and American Legion rib dinner. Lots of treasures, treats, neighbors and guests all around town:)!
Memorial Day Ceremony on the bridge for those lost at sea at 9am. Parade to the Courthouse and American Legion for luncheon.
Annual Chamber Golf Scramble!
Cake and Ice Cream Social SO MUCH FUN! We really hope this becomes an ANNUAL EVENT!
Elk County Historical Society Strawberry Festival at St Leos Parking lot, 4:30 to SOLD OUT!
July - October 15 Ridgway Farmer’s Market on TUESDAYS from 3:30 to 6p.m. at the Ridgway Mills Campground 260 West Main Street, Ridgway
Keystone Elk Country Alliance Annual Elk Expo
August
AUGUST 15 & 16, 2025! Rock Valley Revival held at the Ridgway Fire Dept Carnival grounds.
Beginning August 30th - October - Pine Ridge Farm CORN MAZE 662 Kemmer Road in Kersey PA. Traditional maze, theme maze, schedule a party or just take the family! Visit their website for all the details.
Glory Bound Christian Music Festival in Ridgway. A great event, stay tuned for the 2025 date!
27th in 2025 - Flavors of Fall Festival 9am to 3pm downtown Ridgway…vendors welcome!! Contact Roberta at 814.776.1424 Download your application today!
4th and 5th - Haunted Trail Walk at Sandy Beach Park to benefit the Ridgway Skate Park. Big success! Stay tuned for their ideas for 2025!
18 - Annual Chamber Banquet We liked having the banquet in October this year! This may become a new thing…..start thinking about who the honoree will be in 2025!
20 - Trick Or Trail 3rd Annual 12k, 6k, & 2 mile Spooky Walk on the Laurel Mills Trail beginning at 1p.m. Registration fee: $30.00, Costumes encouraged! Sponsored by Allegheny Hike, Bike & Ski, all proceeds will be used to maintain the Laurel Mill Trail area.
20 - 8th Annual Athletic Association Outdoor Bash Raffle Drawing
26th - Ridgway Community Trick or Treat…porch light welcome.
30th, 2025-Business Trick or Treat downtown Ridgway 3pm to 5pm
2nd 2025! - YMCA TURKEY TROT 5K Run/Walk on the Rails to Trails in Ridgway. Great family event! Medals for all registered participants 12-under.
St Leo School Reverse Raffle at the Royal Inn in Ridgway! Stay tuned for their 2025 date!
28 - Thanksgiving
29 - Light Up Night 6pm at the Gazebo
30 - Shop Small Saturday, downtown Ridgway…there is always something for everyone.
Grams Traditions will be hosting their annual vendors show at the Fire Department on North Broad!
YMCA will be offering discounts on their yearly membership: one year paid in full only youth - $84.00 adult - $249.60 family - $364.80.
South Street Botanicals: surprises and specials all day long so you can see why Shopping Small is the best shopping of all!
Ridgway Lions Club: Selling LIVE Christmas Trees in the Welcome Center Parking Lot
The Alumni Association: will be selling their Alumni/Elker Merch in the Welcome Center Parking Lot
ECCOTA: offers $10 off every $30+ purchase, and will be open 9AM - 7PM.
Elk County Historical Society will hold a Christmas Open House from 11 - 1p.m. with Refreshments & Special Sale in their Book Store (Great Gift Ideas!)
Keystone Ace Hardware will have Anytime Lunchtime in their parking lot!
1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd - 1 - 4 p.m. Jack’s Christmas Village and Train Display at 1507 Front Street in Ridgway! This annual tradition is back and better than ever! Donations to benefit the Children’s Reading Program at the Ridgway Public Library. This is not handicap accessible.
December 3rd - The Concert Choir of Elk County presents “Go Tell It On The Mountain” holiday concert at St Leos Church in Ridgway beginning at 7p.m with refreshments to follow.
5th, 6th, 12th & 13th - Footlighters of Elk County present “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus” beginning at 7:30p.m. at the St Marys Moose. Tickets on sale now at the St Marys Moose, St. Marys Chamber, ECCOTA in Ridgway and The Nittany MiniMart in Johnsonburg or event.
MATINEES: 7TH & 14TH beginning at 2p.m. Ticket cost is $10.00
December 7th - The Concert Choir of Elk County presents “Go Tell It On The Mountain” holiday concert at Sacred Heart Church in St Marys beginning at 7p.m with refreshments to follow.
6 - Ridgway-Elk County Chamber of Commerce annual Holiday Cheer Tour downtown Ridgway. Tickets are NOW ON SALE at the Welcome Center, open Monday - Friday until 4p.m., call 814.776.1424 if you need me to stay later! Cost is still $20.00 per ticket, must be 21 years of age to participate.
7 - Breakfast with Santa at the N. Broad Firehall….sponsored by the Ridgway YMCA
