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

12 pm - 4 pm: Oil Heritage Arts Shows - National Transit Building (206 Seneca Street) and Graffiti Gallery (228 Seneca Street)
Entry form linked here

Food Vendors and Local Restaurants
Enjoy food from local food vendors in the parking lot or local restaurants the car shows! Deets Sugar House looks forward to seeing you!
Local restaurants include: Billy's, McNerney's, Bud's Pizza, Double Play, Baked Goods from Heaven, Famoore's, Villa Italia, The Marvic Tavern, Woods & River, Open Door Café, Core Goods, Pizza Hut, Four Star Pizza, Domino's Pizza, McDonald's and more!

Wye Bridge Hobbies Model Car Show & Mini Swap Meet
247 Seneca Street, 11 AM - 3 pm
Find more information here

1 - 3 pm: 100 Seneca Open House - 100 Seneca Street

12 pm - 4 pm: Oil Heritage Car & Motorcycle Cruise-In - PennDOT Lot (286 Elm Street), - $5 entry free, t-shirts to first 100 participants

4:30 pm: Oil Heritage Festival Basket Raffle Drawing - Festival HQ (228 Seneca Street)