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2023 Summer Events Guide

Published: June 7th, 2023 - by: Jeff Martinelli

Butler County is ready for a fun and eventful summer! From one of the biggest fairs in Western Pennsylvania to small town events, there will be something for everyone and every age! Get outside and join the community for the best Butler Events of the Summer! 


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Butler County Rainy Day Bucket List

Published: May 26th, 2023 - by: Jeff Martinelli

Don’t let the rain stop you from having fun! Just because it’s wet outside doesn’t mean you have to listen to the rain as it dances on the windows. Seize the day! Butler County offers a large variety of activities that can make rainy days the best days! Here’s a list of just 10 things. Save it for a rainy day!


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2023 BCTCB Appleseed Events

Published: May 26th, 2023 - by: Jeff Martinelli

Mars New Year FestivalIn June, Becker and Appleseed will be presenting a workshop, “Event Planning 101,” for members of the Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau.


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Novel Bread Co.: A Story of Passion and Partnerships

Published: April 12th, 2023 - by: Jeff Martinelli

There are many great stories in Heather Sprague’s Novel Breads Co. in Mars, PA. There’s “Cinnamon and Gunpowder” by Eli Brown. And “The Perfume Collector” by Kathleen Tessaro just to name two. Perhaps the best story in this tiny bread and bookstore is Sprague’s.


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