The Second Annual 14th Fest

Erie Downtown Partnership

Join the Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority as they celebrate the start of summer and the unveiling of their new mural at the second annual 14th Fest. Local music, food and drink vendors, and family activities will make the street come alive.

WEDNESDAY, JUN. 14

The Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority (EMTA) in tandem with the Erie Downtown Partnership is bringing back their now-annual 14th Fest, which is a free community celebration that marks the official kickoff to summer at the EMTA's East 14th Street location. The event will feature live music from local favorites Small Town Revolution and The Groove along with children's activities provided by the Union City Family Support Center and Magic Steve. Local food vendors include Cafe 7-10, The Que Abides, Kona Ice, Sticks and Bricks Wood Fired Pizza, and the Happy Camper Snack Shack. Area breweries serving up the suds include Erie Ale Works, Lavery Brewing Company, and The Brewerie at Union Station. Plans also include a color guard display from the Wesleyville American Legion.

Part of the celebration this year will be a mural dedication, celebrating a piece of public art which was created as a part of Erie Arts and Culture's Views Festival. The mural will be completed the weekend prior to the 14th Fest through the artistic efforts of Bencher's Union.

EMTA CEO Jeremy Peterson comments, "The EMTA is excited to do our part by bringing vibrancy to the new, inviting, mid-city neighborhood of Erie. We are fortunate to call 14th Street home and are happy to kick off summer once again with this event. We plan to continue 14th Fest for years to come as a way to show our community how much we appreciate their support."

Whether you come for the food, drinks, fun local entertainment, or just to get out and celebrate a great neighborhood in Erie, 14th Fest is sure to become a recurring event on your calendar.

5 p.m. to 10 p.m. // EMTA Headquarters, 127 E. 14th St. // For more info: ride-the-e.com