Oil Heritage Festival 2020 Still On

The festival plans are underway, and though it will look different, we are pushing forward. We have been taking time to look at each aspect of Oil Heritage Foundation and consider which events can continue with minimal change, which ones need to be cut completely, and which ones can continue if taken in a different direction from their usual operation. Safety and public health is of utmost importance to us, and we are keeping it top of mind as we proceed with festival preparations. Keep an eye on this page for continued updates on events and applicable forms.

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2020 marks the 42nd anniversary of the annual Oil Heritage Festival, proudly hosted by the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce. The festival honors the area’s rich heritage that resulted from the discovery of petroleum and the “oil boom” that occurred along Oil Creek in the mid-1800s. In that oil fueled the Industrial Revolution and the modernization of America’s transportation industry, our region is frequently referred to as “the valley that changed the world.”

The Annual Oil Heritage Festival, held on the 4th weekend of July each year, depicts our distinctive heritage by incorporating many heritage related events into one of Western Pennsylvania’s major festivals. Volunteers from civic and social organizations help to sponsor wonderful events designed to provide fun and entertainment for people of all ages.

Full schedule here.