What is CAFE?
CAFE stands for Cultures, Arts, Festivals, and Events of Erie. It is a 501(c)(3) established in 2002 to support and promote neighborhood life within the City of Erie.
CAFE’s Mission is to:
Bring the City of Erie’s vision to life through fun, engaging events that celebrate our diverse cultures and welcoming, vibrant neighborhoods.
CAFE’s Vision:
A proud community of empowered neighbors.
CAFE’s Projects:
Erie 250: Light & Liberty on the Lake
More information TBA
Sounds of Summer
Six Mondays between July 6th and CelebrateErie
Sounds of Summer is a six-week summer concert series rotating between senior living communities in the City of Erie. The City provides a bandwagon and chairs at each location and CAFE hires a local band to perform each week. This event is rain or shine.
CelebrateErie
Third weekend in August, Friday through Sunday
The culmination of the City of Erie’s event calendar is CelebrateErie, a three-day celebration of Erie’s local art, culture, music, business, and food. With three nights of headlining concerts, three smaller local stages, and four districts (Food, Family, Marketplace, and Chalkwalk), CelebrateErie is free and open to the public, rain or shine. This event welcomes more than 200,000 attendees annually.
Board Members:
Lori Radder Spicer- President
Hunter T. Lytle- Executive Director
Ed Williams- Treasurer
Kim McMahon-Smith- Secretary
Corey Cook- Director
Stephen Trohoske- Director
Sarah Morrison- Director
Monica Gustin- Director
Stephanie Hunt- Director
Dave Tamulonis- Director
Kimberleigh Haslett- Director
