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Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Oliver's Beer Garden set to reopen Thursday
(WJET/WFXP) – A local summertime staple is excited to welcome back customers in the coming days. Oliver's Beer Garden, located at 130 East Front Street, will reopen for the season on Thursday, April 24, at 4 p.m. Erie Events 'Community Report' highlights event successes in 2024 The venue offers a full-service bar, food from Oliver's very own food truck, live music, fire pits and mini golf. Furry friends are also welcome to join in on the fun. 'Oliver's Beer Garden is a fantastic place for the Erie community to gather, relax by the water, and enjoy one of the most scenic spots on the bayfront,' said Nick Scott Jr., vice president and owner of Scott Enterprises. 'We welcome thousands of guests with live music, great food, and a vibrant atmosphere each season. We're looking forward to another exciting summer ahead.' For the latest on operating hours, menus and events, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Erie Events ‘Community Report' highlights event successes in 2024
Erie Events has released its Community Report for 2024. It highlights record years for several venues. Between the Warner Theatre, Bayfront Convention Center, UPMC Park and Erie Insurance Arena, total attendance surpassed 681,000 people. Direct spending at those locations surpassed 100 million dollars. Outdoor Classroom opens for the season at ExpERIEnce Children's Museum The Bayfront Convention Center and the Warner Theatre both had their most successful year to date. 'One of the things that we've implemented starting last year was a much more aggressive marketing strategy. You'll see digital billboards out, we started that last year,' said Gus Pine, executive director of Erie Events. 'We're really looking to grow our ticket buyers, but particularly with younger audiences because they search for activities in all different areas.' One of the venues Erie Events is adding to their list this year and beyond is Liberty Park, in partnership with the Port Authority. Their first concert out there is May 7, followed by 8 Great Tuesdays. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
