Annual Oil Heritage Festival

2024 will mark the 46th 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.

Schedule of Events

Pre-Festival Events

Oil Heritage Festival Softball Tournament - Hasson Heights and Mitchell Fields

12 pm - 3 pm: Culligan Summer Fun Party - Culligan (425 Seneca Street, Oil City)

Join the fun at Culligan for a Summer Fun Party. Learn what Culligan can do for your family while enjoying games, prizes, crafts, popcorn and snow cones! This event is free & open to the public.