Area Events
Events & Festivals Near Lake Arthur & Butler County
Your Basecamp for Fun Around Lake Arthur
Threre's so much fun going on at Bear Run Campground, and in the surrounding area too! Check out all there is to do in the local area, and plan your stay at Bear Run so that we can be your base camp for family adventure and memory-making in Western Pennsylvania!
June 12-14: JeepFest!
As always, Bear Run Campground is the perfect landing spot for your visit to the Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival. Make your reservation with us early to secure your spot for this hot weekend!
April 17-19: Slip Fest
An outdoor adventure festival centered on whitewater paddling on Slippery Rock Creek featuring races, music, community meals, canoeing, vender gear raffles, and group pad outings.
April 23-25: 2026 NFL Draft
Pittsburgh
Experience the excitement as the NFL Draft comes to Western Pennsylvania, bringing football fans, special events, and a buzz of national attention to the region.
May 16-17: Portersville Steam Show
Portersville
An annual heritage event featuring vintage steam and gas engines, antique tractors, machinery demonstrations, flea market vendors, food stands, and family-friendly activities celebrating early agricultural and industrial technology.
May 16-17: Mighty Moraine Spring Multi‑Sport Festival
Lakeview Beach at Moraine State Park
A weekend of multi‑sport racing at Lakeview Beach including Olympic, sprint, duathlon and adventure races, relays, and youth events across Lake Arthur and surrounding trails.
July 5-6 & 11-14: Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival
Pittsburgh
A major arts and culture festival featuring visual art exhibitions, live music, theater, dance performances, and interactive programming across Pittsburgh’s riverfront and Cultural District.
June 12-14: Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival
Butler County
An annual celebration of the Jeep’s heritage in Butler County, featuring off-road trail rides, obstacle courses, vendor exhibits, historical displays, and community activities for enthusiasts and families alike.
July 3-11: Big Butler Fair
Big Butler Fairgrounds
A classic county fair offering amusement rides, agricultural exhibits, livestock shows, concerts, food vendors, competitions, and motorsport events.
July 15-18 : Horse Trading Days
Zelienople
A multi-day community festival featuring arts and crafts vendors, food booths, parades, live entertainment, children’s activities, and downtown celebrations.
July 18-19 : Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix
Schenley Park, Pittsburgh
A motorsports and automotive heritage event combining vintage car racing in Schenley Park with car shows, rallies, and community events throughout the city.
July 24 - August 9: Pennsic War
Cooper’s Lake Campground
An internationally recognized historical recreation event hosted by the Society for Creative Anachronism, featuring large-scale medieval combat, period arts and sciences, educational workshops, merchant areas, and immersive camping experiences spanning two weeks.
August 1-2- Moraine State Park Regatta
South Shore at Moriane State Park
A signature outdoor recreation festival at Lake Arthur featuring boating, paddling, cycling, family activities, vendor exhibits, live entertainment, and a fireworks display over the lake.
August 7-9: Portersville Steam Show – Summer Show
Portersville
A large seasonal showcase of operating steam engines, antique tractors, demonstrations, live entertainment, craft vendors, and traditional fair food, drawing regional collectors and families.
August 10-15: Butler Farm Show
Butler
A longstanding agricultural showcase in Butler County with livestock exhibits, 4‑H projects, carnival rides, grandstand events (including tractor pulls and demolition derbies), commercial exhibits, arts and crafts, and family‑oriented entertainment celebrating local farming and community heritage.
August 15-16: Pennsylvania State Championship Mighty Moraine Fall Multi‑Sport Festival
Moraine State Park
State triathlon championships and multi‑sport races featuring Olympic, sprint, and youth competitions, sanctioned by USA Triathlon.
Date TBD: McConnells Mill Heritage Festival
McConnell’s Mills
A historical and cultural festival showcasing traditional crafts, artisan demonstrations, living history displays, music, and educational programming centered on western Pennsylvania heritage.
October 3-4: Portersville Steam Show – Fall Apple Festival / Fall Fling
A fall-themed festival highlighting steam power displays, apple-based foods, tractor pulls, craft vendors, and live music, celebrating the harvest season and local history.
A Free Night On Us!
Stay a little longer and get rewarded. Book six nights at Bear Run Campground and enjoy your seventh night on us—more time to relax, explore, and make memories without paying more.
Group Camping Options
Planning a getaway with friends, family, or an organization? Our group camping options make it easy to stay together and enjoy the outdoors. With spacious sites, flexible accommodations, and room to gather, Bear Run Campground is perfect for reunions, clubs, rallies, and special events—so instead of logistics, you can focus on making memories.
Seasonal sites available!
Make Bear Run Campground your home away from home! Our seasonal sites offer the convenience of a set campsite all season long, plus the ability to be here for all the fun happening during the season. You’ll have more time to relax, unwind, and enjoy the outdoors whenever you want!
Bear Run Campground is a family-owned and operated campground that offers premiere RVing, tenting, and cabin vacations near Pittsburgh and Moraine State Park.
184 Badger Hill Road
Portersville, Pennsylvania 16051
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