Butler County Tourism Foundation

The foundation is run through Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau. The 501(c)(3) was established in May 2010 for historic preservation, revitalization and education through tax deductible contributions.

The vision of the Butler County Tourism Foundation is to create a thriving community where Tourism Bureau partners can learn and grow their businesses, and where the county's rich history and culture are preserved for future generations.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Butler County Tourism Foundation is to serve the Tourism Industry through promotion and historic preservation in Butler County, PA, by educating and engaging its partners and the public, and supporting community development through a program of historic preservation, community education, professional development, and activity coordination.

Can Am Police-Fire Games 2024

December 2024

Can-Am Police-Fire Games is a multi-sport, Olympic-style event that features traditional sports and competitions that include skills used in first responders day-to-day work. The mission of the Can-Am Police-Fire Games is to promote physical fitness and camaraderie among law enforcement, fire, emergency, and protective service personnel and their agencies.

Over $95,000 was given to Special Olympics PA during a special presentation at Butler High School. This money is the net proceeds from the 2024 Can-Am Police-Fire Games, which took place in July across the County. During the thrilling week of competition and camaraderie, 500 athletes and their families explored, competed, and enjoyed Butler County.

This incredible donation will empower countless athletes to reach new heights and shine brightly on the field of competition. The Sheriff of Butler County and 2024 Can-Am Police-Fire Games Chairman & CEO Michael T. Slupe represented the organization and presented the check.

Michael T. SlupeSheriff of Butler County and 2024 Can-Am Police-Fire Games Chairman & CEO

“This presentation is a physical representation of all the hard work that made the Can-Am Games happen. Part of the Games' mission is to give back to the community they are held in, and this accomplishes that.”

2024 Grant Awards

May 2024

15 Butler County businesses and organizations received grants in 2024.

Projects the grants will be funding aim to further develop the area’s tourist attractions, historic landmarks, and small businesses.

Nearly $50,000 in grant money was awarded.

2024 Butler County Tourism Foundation Grant Recipients

  • Butler Township/Preston Park
  • Butler County Chamber of Commerce
  • Clinton Township Historical Committee
  • Washington's Trail 1753
  • The Shops on West Diamond/Appalachian Rock Shop
  • Butler Old Stone House Region AACA
  • Prebula Family Ventures
  • SurfSUP Adventures
  • Historic Harmony
  • Derailleur Bike Shop Cafe
  • Glade Run
  • Suite Thyme
  • Eisler Farms
  • Moraine State Park Regatta
  • Harmony Business Association

2023 Grant Awards

May 2023

Nine Butler County travel and tourism businesses and organizations received grants in 2023.

2023 Butler County Tourism Foundation Grant Recipients

  • Butler Brew Works
  • Butler County Airport Authority
  • The Disc Golf Doubles Championship
  • Mystique Moon Antiques & Artisans
  • America 250 PA: Butler County
  • Wagon Wheel Antiques
  • Cranberry Township Sunrise Rotary Club
  • SurfSUP Adventures
  • The Atrium

2022 Grant Awards

May 2022

Twenty-eight Butler County travel and tourism businesses and organizations received a total of $100,000 in grant dollars.

2022 Butler County Tourism Foundation Grant Recipients

  • The Rodfathers of Butler
  • Butler Suite Thyme
  • Butler Downtown
  • Slippery Rock Developments - Partner: Slippery Rock University
  • Wagon Wheel Antiques
  • Zelienople Area Business Association
  • Family Bowlaway - Partner: Springhill Suites
  • Curio Cool
  • Git Fit Families, LLC - Partner: Bear Run Campground and Moraine Preservation Fund
  • Sweetwater Farms
  • Missing Links Brewery
  • Big Butler Parts a Rama
  • Butler Freeport Community Trail
  • CranberryTownship
  • Harmony Business Association - Partner: Historic Harmony/Harmony Museum
  • Butler Old Stone House Region AACA
  • The History Hobo - Partner: Butler County Historical Society
  • Burgh Bits and Bites Food Tours
  • GRT Ultra, Inc.
  • Butler AM Rotary - Partner: Springhill Suites
  • Moraine, McConnells Mill and Jennings Commission - Partner: Moraine State Park
  • Butler Farm Show, Inc.
  • Glade Run Lake Conservancy
  • SurfSUP Adventures - Partner: Krol Media Associates
  • Derailleur Bike Shop Cafe
  • Spring Street Studios
  • Pinehall at Eisler Farms
  • Suite Retreat B&B - Partner: All About Reclaimed

We Care Program

December 2020

Many have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, especially Butler County’s restaurant and hospitality industry. In the midst of an environment of ever changing updates and modifications, our community remains constant - we support one another!

​The Tourism Bureau partnered with the Butler County Commissioners and the Center for Community Resources to offer help to hospitality industry employees affected by lay-offs as a result of orders issued on December 10, 2020 by the Governor and Department of Health.

The We Care Program was run off of donations and designed to provide financial assistance to recently laid-off hospitality workers, as the holidays approached. Our website provided a webpage where hospitality business owners and managers could register recently laid off employees and the community could make donations.

The campaign ran from December 11-21, 2020. In just 10 days $140,000 was raised and 1,400 laid-off workers in the hospitality industry each received $100 gift cards. The program was very successful and helped many individuals and families in a time when they needed it the most.