CLARION COUNTY, Pa. — Clarion Summer Fest 2026 launches its first themed weekend this Saturday, bringing a full day of outdoor recreation, live entertainment, local shopping, and family activities to Downtown Clarion.
Sponsored by Wells Fargo Advisors and produced by the Clarion Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry, the festival returns with three themed Saturdays throughout the summer.
The opening theme, “The Big Outdoors,” sets the tone for the season with events stretching across Main Street, local parks, and the Clarion River.
Saturday, June 6 — Quick Look at the Day’s Activities
Visitors can enjoy a wide mix of outdoor fun, family activities, and community events throughout the day, including:
- Clarion Farmer’s Market
- 3‑on‑3 Basketball Tournament
- Pickleball Clinic
- Pop‑Ups on Main Street
- Community‑Wide Yard Sale
- Deja‑Me on Main Craft Vendor Event
- Kids Zone presented by Next Step
- Sidewalk Book Sale at the Clarion Free Library
- Go Paddle PA Kayaking Sessions
- Yoga at Veterans Memorial Park
- Clarion Rotary Meet‑and‑Greet
- First Baptist Church & Kiwanis Fundraiser
- Artist‑in‑Residence David Young
- “Dawn of Astronomy” Planetarium Show
- Live Music at Mechanistic Brewing Co.
- “Laser Floyd” Planetarium Show
For full event descriptions, times, locations, and registration details, visit the event page: Clarion Summer Fest – The Big Outdoors
Before exploring the day’s events, visitors can stop by the black Summer Fest tent at 6th & Main for maps, vendor lists, raffle entries, giveaways, and festival details.
More Summer Fest Dates Ahead
Clarion Summer Fest continues with themed Saturdays on July 11 and August 8, each offering a fresh mix of outdoor recreation, live music, local vendors, family activities, and community programming.
Discover Clarion County
Looking for more things to do across the region? For more information, upcoming events, and travel resources, visit www.DiscoverClarionCounty.com and follow on social media @DiscoverClarionCounty.
