Community Events
Ridgway is proud to host a wide variety of events every year!
January
January 25: Friends of Twin Lakes Annual Fundraiser, Johnsonburg Firehall. Dinner, Music, Raffles & More.
February
February 1st - Ridgway Elks Lodge Annual Charity Ball Fundraiser
February 27, 28 & March 1: Crimes of the Heart Presented by the Footlighters of Elk County at the St Marys Moose Lodge. 6:30p.m. seating, 7:30p.m. showtime. Tickets will be available for sale soon! The St Marys Moose, St Marys Chamber of Commerce, Nittany Minimart in Johnsonburg and ECCOTA in Ridgway. Cost is $15.00 OR order online through eventbrite.com
March
March 6, 7, & 8: Crimes of the Heart Presented by the Footlighters of Elk County at the St Marys Moose Lodge. 6:30p.m. seating, 7:30p.m. showtime. Tickets will be available for sale soon! The St Marys Moose, St Marys Chamber of Commerce, Nittany Minimart in Johnsonburg and ECCOTA in Ridgway. Cost is $15.00 OR order online through eventbrite.com
March 22 - 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!
March 22 - Explore Elk County Road & Dice Run! If you’re ready for a change of scenery, we’ve got just the thing! Join us for a fun day of solving clues that will guide you and your team around Elk County, yes, you’ll be on some back roads so your ride matters. 5 of the locations will be a chance to roll the dice and your chance to win back your entry fee! The rest of the clues will be Team challenges. Solve the clues and then when you arrive, you’ll be asked to perform a task or take a picture. These team challenges are to help keep you on the right track between Dice Roll Stops! Teams will consist of 1 - 4 adults 18 and older, each team will ride together in the same vehicle and there is only 1 team per vehicle. Cost of registration is $20.00 per person. DAY OF (SATURDAY MARCH 22ND) REGISTRATION WILL BE HELD FROM NOON TO 1P.M. DURING CHECK IN, AT THE RIDGWAY MOOSE ON NORTH BROAD STREET. CASH OR CHECK ONLY! Download the Registration FORM PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT WILL BENEFIT OUR BUILDING FUND: Chamber/Welcome Center and Gazebo! Thank you for your support!
April
April 5th - it’s time for the Surrealist Ball, an Elk County Council on the Arts fundraiser at the Laurel Mill Golf Course
April 12th - Hop ‘n Shop Downtown Ridgway,,,shop local with spring and Easter specials. Bring the kiddos to the 10,000 (yes, 10,000!) Easter Egg Hunt at the Firemen’s Lot on North Broad starting at 11a.m., and stop by the Welcome Center too!
tba Annual Ridgway Rotary Shopping Spree at Elk County Foods
tba Elk County Historical Society Annual Banquet
April 20 - Easter Sunday
April 22 - Ridgway Rotary Shopping Spree drawing! Tickets will go on sale in late March for your chance to win a shopping spree at Elk County Foods! The winner will be announced on APRIL 22nd and the winner will SHOP on APRIL 29th!
April 23 - 26 Chainsaw Rendezvous Ridgway Mills Campsites
April 26 - 10th Annual CenClear Child Abuse Prevention Carnival Setup at 10a.m., Carnival 11a.m. to 1:30p.m. This event will take place on the following dates at the following locations:• April 5th at our Philipsburg Preschool Center, (1955 Philipsburg Bigler Hwy, Philipsburg, PA 16866). • April 26th at our St. Mary’s Preschool Center, (429 North St Mary’s Street, St. Mary’s, PA 15857). • April 26th at our CPI Center, (550 North Harrison Road, Pleasant Gap, PA 16823).
If you are interested in participating, or have any questions, please contact me at mstrouse@cenclear.org or (814) 762-4010. The deadline to register as an agency participant is March 14, 2025.
May
May 3 - 3rd Annual Dice Run Jeep Ride to benefit Hailey’s Reading Program. The Ridgway Elks host this annual event and registration will be from 10:30 - 12:30 day of. Enjoy the ride and meet back up at Sandy Beach, big pavilion, for a cookout. Cost is $20/person and Jeeps, Trucks and SUVs are welcome!
Elkland Search and Rescue Trout Derby
May 10 & 11 - St Leos annual Trout Derby: Registration headquarters: Ridgway Fireman's Grounds Fishing: 7 miles of Elk Creek along Route 120 East. Each participant must be appropriately registered and display the official tournament registration button. ALL SALES ARE FINAL, NO EXCEPTIONS! All participants over age 15 must possess a valid PA State Fishing license. ALL PA FISH AND BOAT COMMISSION RULES APPLY. Fish must be presented at a check-in station in LIVE CONDITION as determined by tournament judges. This includes fish that may apply to the Big Trout Contest and the 50/50 trout. WHEN DOES FISHING START AND END? Entrants may begin fishing on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 6:00 a.m. and must stop by 6:00 p.m. Fishing will resume on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at 6:00 a.m. and stop at 2 p.m. To register, visit: https://www.stleosfishingderby.com/
May 17 - Community Wide Yard Sale sponsored by the Ridgway-Elk County Chamber of Commerce! This event usually brings about 50 applicants plus the K of C chicken BBQ and American Legion rib dinner. Lots of treasures, treats, neighbors and guests all around town:)! Application
May 26 - Memorial Day Ceremony on the bridge for those lost at sea at 9am. Parade to the Courthouse and American Legion for luncheon.
June
June 5 - Annual Chamber Golf Scramble! Laurel Mill Golf Course with registration at 10a.m. and tee time of 11a.m. Play 18 holes, shoot for the hole in one, longest drive, closest to the pin and everyone’s favorite Putting Contest sponsored by Gerg Insurance and Financial Services! Put your team together and join in the fun! Registration forms will be available soon!
June 6 - Ice Cream Social! Beginning at 5p.m. on the Courthouse lawn! Plan on attending this ‘ole fashioned’ event which benefits the Glory Bound Music Festival on August 9th.
June 20 - Elk County Historical Society Strawberry Festival at St Leos Parking lot, 4:30 to SOLD OUT!
July
July - October 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
JULY 28TH - AUGUST 2 - ANNUAL RIDGWAY FIREMEN’S CARNIVAL
August
AUGUST 9 - Glory Bound Music Festival on the Courthouse Lawn
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.
September
SEPTEMBER 27th - Flavors of Fall Festival 9am to 3pm downtown Ridgway…vendors welcome!! Contact Roberta at 814.776.1424 Download your application today!
October
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 - Business Trick or Treat downtown Ridgway 3pm to 5pm
November
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.
8 - St Leo School Reverse Raffle at the Royal Inn in Ridgway! Stay tuned for their 2025 date!
27 - Thanksgiving
28 - Light Up Night 6pm at the Gazebo
29 - Shop Small Saturday, downtown Ridgway…there is always something for everyone.
December
5 - Ridgway-Elk County Chamber of Commerce annual Holiday Cheer Tour downtown Ridgway.
6 - Breakfast with Santa at the N. Broad Firehall….sponsored by the Ridgway YMCA
