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Located just 20 minutes north of Pittsburgh, Butler County is delightfully diverse and boasts rolling hills, breathtaking views, tasty trails, and quirky attractions. Several attributes make the area special like its beautiful parks, charming towns, locally-owned businesses, rich automotive history, award-winning restaurants, one-of-a-kind attractions, and a variety of accommodations and multifunctional venues.
Learn more about the area and local events by checking out our latest press releases and monthly newsletters.
Spring Street Studios To Unveil Zelienople & Butler County Community MosaicSeptember 20, 2022Spring Street Studios will unveil a community-based glass mosaic inspired by its neighbors at 5:30 p.m. at 100 E. Spring Street, Zelienople. The artwork, Zelienople & Butler County Community Mosaic, was created by acclaimed Pittsburgh artist Daviea Davis and was made possible by a grant from... more |
Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau Host Grant Writing SeminarSeptember 20, 2022More than 25 member organizations took advantage of the Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau’s (BCTCB) seminar, Grants: Where to Find Them & How to Win Them, Monday, Sept. 19 at the Steamfitters Local 449, Harmony. Attendees had the opportunity to learn about the world of grant... more |
Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau Honors Customer Service ExcellenceSeptember 15, 2022Three Customer Service Professionals were honored as part of the Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau’s (BCTCB) Service Excellence program Wednesday night at Della Terra Restaurant in Zelienople. |
Demo Trucks Offering Incredible Riding Experiences Rolling Into Butler Bikes & BBQJuly 20, 2022When you’re daydreaming, maybe you envision yourself as Marlon Brando sitting on his Triumph in the movie “The Wild One.” Or maybe on Peter Fonda’s Captain America Harley-Davidson from “Easy Rider.” It could be seeing yourself on one of three bikes singer Pink owns. |
Festivals And Fairs Drive Large Positive Impact To Butler County EconomyJuly 14, 2022Nine Community Events Bring in More Than $16M to County Economy. When the nine-day Big Butler Fair closed this past Saturday it brought to an end a local Butler County economic juggernaut. Now, hundreds of motorcycle enthusiasts are expected to roll into the Butler Farm Show Grounds for the... more |
America250PA Accepting Design Submissions for Bells Across PAJune 30, 2022America250PA has issued a Call for Artists and is now accepting design submissions from Pennsylvania artists for its ‘Bells Across PA’ art series. Selected artists will execute their designs on fiberglass bell sculptures. These bells will be adorned and transformed by local artists and sponsored... more |
Butler County Service Excellence Awards Return for the SummerJune 28, 2022The Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau (BCTCB) has announced that beginning July1, it will reinstate its Butler County Service Excellence Awards (BCSEA) program. The program is designed to recognize exceptional customer service and will provide resources for businesses to create a... more |
Report: Pennsylvania Needs to Increase Tourism Marketing BudgetJune 23, 2022Imagine being told that a financial investment opportunity, in which you’re already participating, could bring more than a 300 percent return over a five-year period. By increasing your contribution, you’re told, you could significantly influence your family’s future financial comfort. ... more |
New Board Members and Revamped Executive BoardJune 21, 2022The Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau added two new board members, and approved a new Executive Board, at its monthly board meeting Thursday, June 16. Tracy Rittle and Dustin Drew will serve three-year terms as new board members and may serve an additional consecutive term. Rittle... more |
American Austin Bantam Club Brings Annual Meet to Butler CountyJune 17, 2022The American Austin Bantam Club is bringing its annual meet back home to Butler County from June 27-29, 2022. The car club, which is celebrating its 60th Anniversary this year, has held the annual event in 23 states and Canada. |