Cranberry Township Community Chest Community Days

Time for Fun & Smiles
There is family fun for everyone during Community Days week! Browse special events below and join us for crafts, music, dance, programs, and our fan-favorite Zambelli Fireworks to wrap up the event Saturday night! Parking Donations will be accepted with all proceeds benefiting Cranberry nonprofits and the CTCC Project of the Year.

2024 Schedule of Events
Saturday, July 13, 2024 
 
7:30 am: Community Chase 5K Walk/Run (7:30am Registration, 8:30am Start) - PRE-REGISTER HERE Or Register At The Event Day Of 
8 – 11 am: Lion’s Club Pancake & Sausage Breakfast at Jaycees Shelter 
1 pm – 11 pm: Carnival & Booths Open 
1 pm – 9 pm: Rotary Craft Ale & Vine Garden 
1:30 pm – 3 pm: LIVE MUSIC: 56 East 
2 - 4 pm: KIDS DAY! Roaming Mascots & Characters, Balloon Artist, and Strolling Magician - Details Here
3 pm: Santa’s Summer Visit featuring Buddy the Elf
3 pm – 9 pm: Butler County Emergency Services Unit Armored Truck at MSA Public Safety Island 
3:30 – 5 pm: LIVE MUSIC: Sweetwater Cottage Band
5:30 pm – 7 pm: LIVE MUSIC: My so-called 90s Band
7:15 pm - 50/50 Raffle Announcement at Rotary Amphitheater sponsored by Armstrong
7:30 pm – 9 pm: LIVE MUSIC: REFUGE 
9:45 pm: Zambelli Fireworks – Celebrating Cranberry Township and our Nonprofits, Civic Groups, and First Responders
Carnival TicketsIndividual ticket price coming soon (most rides 3-5 tickets)
$25 ride all day armband Thursday/Friday
Cash or credit card accepted for ride tickets/carnival food
Carnival games are cash only

Time for Live MusicLet's get groovin' with free concerts and live music all weekend long at the Rotary Amphitheater, sponsored by Armstrong. Bring your chairs, blankets, and dancing shoes!

Concert Line Up - Free Live Music

Saturday, July 131:30 - 3:00 PM: 56 East
3:30 - 5:00 PM: Sweetwater Cottage Band
5:30 - 7:00 PM: My So-Called 90's Band
7:30 - 9:00 PM: REFUGE

time for FoodHot Dogs, Cotton Candy, Funnel Cakes - Oh My! Community Days is proud to feature local and regional food and beverages including restaurants, food trucks, craft breweries, wineries, and more. Enjoy lunch, dinner and a snack every day - try something new or stick to the classics!

Food, Drinks, & Sweets Vendors:'80s Ice LLC
A & D KONA ICE
Al’s Pizza
Aviva Brick Oven
Beccos Hot Dogs
Bite By the Bay, L.L.C
Chick-fil-A
Cowboy's Choice Salsa & Jerky Co.
DACKS, INC
D's Apple Dumplings
Fun Fore All & Cranberry Dairy Queen
G. G. Biscotti Co.
Hermes food truck
International Grill Co.
J&J Smokehouse
Leon’s Caribbean Restaurant
MASTER GRILL
Millie's Homemade Ice Cream Cranberry
Moe's Southwest Grill
Nicky's Hotdogs
Nothing Bundt Cakes - Cranberry
Pgh Crepes
Pitaland Inc
Press House Coffee
Ray's Pizza
Sincerely Yogurt
Snack Oasis
The Flame BBQ
The Giuseppe
The Pittsburgh Rub
The UnCONVENTional Kitchen
thesweetspot
Tooks Concessions
Vitalia Wood Fired Oven
Zandy's Freeze Dried

Kids Day @ Community Days
Bring the whole family for an unforgettable Saturday afternoon that will have the kids talking for days! CTCC Community Days is thrilled to present the Kids Day festivities – all free of charge! Join in the fun by dancing with local mascots, capturing moments with your beloved characters, and getting a balloon art hat to top it off. Additionally, there will be carnival rides (tickets required), vendor booths, food trucks, and live music from 1:00 pm until 11:00 pm on Saturday. Whether you stay all day or return for the spectacular Zambelli Fireworks show at 9:45 pm, make sure not to miss out!

When: Saturday, July 13, 2024 from 2-4PM

Where: Cranberry Community Park (111 Ernie Mashuda Dr., Cranberry Township, PA 16066)

CTCC Community Days is a free, public event - all are welcome! Photos with mascots and characters, as well as balloon art are complimentary of CTCC!

Confirmed Attendees:
12:00-5:00pm: Mars Robotics Association - Test drive a LEGO rover as if they were driving on the planet, Mars! Find them at booth #5 with ARMSTRONG

2-3:00pm: Iceburgh from the Pittsburgh Penguins, Chase from Paw Patrol, Minnie Mouse, Balloon Artist, Strolling Magician, Bubbles from Goldfish Swim School

3-4:00pm: The Pirates Pierogies: Sauerkraut Saul and Jalapeno Hannah, Buzz Lightyear, Starkiller Garrison Troop 501 Star Wars, Balloon Artist, Strolling Magician

3-5:00pm: Santa's Summer Visit, sponsored by Graham & Sons, featuring Buddy the Elf

Roaming Mascots between 2-4:00pm: McGruff the Crime Dog, CT the Crocodile, Sparky with CTVFC

This page will be updated when we confirm our favorite Pittsburgh Mascot attendees!

Craft Ale & Vine GardenEnjoy live music and sunshine with a cold local craft ale or a crisp and light glass of wine in your hand at Community Days! Stop by the Rotary Craft Ale & Vine Garden and grab a pint or new this year, a glass of wine! Guests 21+ (must show valid ID) can enjoy the festivities in the garden, while seating and yard games are available for guests all ages. Proceeds benefit the Sunrise Rotary of Cranberry and CTCC. The Craft Ale & Vine Garden is conveniently located in the heart of the festival beside the Rotary Amphitheater. Special thanks to Full Pint and Narcisi Winery!
 
Hours of Operation:
Saturday, July 13, 2024 from 1-9PM

Location: Cranberry Community Park, 111 Ernie Mashuda Dr., Cranberry Township, PA 16066.

NEW: 50/50 Raffle Fundraiser
CTCC is excited to announce that we will be hosting a 50/50 raffle fundraiser during our upcoming 3-day community days event! All proceeds from the raffle will go towards our project of the year, with funds staying right here in the Township. By participating in the raffle, you'll not only have a chance to win big but you'll also be supporting a great cause in your community.

Where to purchase tickets:
CTCC Community Days - Info Booth located at Park Road/Ernie Mashuda Drive intersection

*Tickets sold at the CTCC Info Booth during Community Days. In-person sales only. Cash only.

Location: Community Park (111 Ernie Mashuda Drive, Cranberry Township, PA 16066)

Hours:
July 13 (1-11pm)

Ticket Prices: 1 ticket for $5, 3 tickets for $10 (cash only)

Drawing Details:
One winning ticket will be drawn live at 7:15pm at the Rotary Amphitheater in Community Park. Ticket sales will begin Thursday, July 11 through Saturday, July 13. Winner need not be present to win. Winner will immediately be notified via phone number provided on winning ticket. 50% of total ticket sales will go to the winning ticket holder, 50% of the total ticket sales will go to CTCC Project of the Year fund (CTCC is a 501(c)(3) charity). CTCC Board Members, Board of Supervisors, Cranberry Township Executive Staff, and their immediate family members are not eligible to participate. Raffle details available at www.yourctcc.org/raffle.

50/50 Rules & Regulations https://www.yourctcc.org/_files/ugd/988df6_82abeab823ed43108787c8a7b484236f.pdf.