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Mercer County Tourism Investment Opportunities

Membership Investment Programs

VisitMercerCountyPA is a membership-based nonprofit organization. Click on the link below for the membership application. If you have questions on becoming a member or your membership benefits, please contact Carmen or Carissa at 724-294-5094.

Co-operative Advertising Program

Under this program, two or more properties can jointly market, and VisitMercerCountyPA will provide matching funds to assist with the campaign. Advertising is something we all must do to stay competitive, so this is a great opportunity to partner and make your advertising dollar go further to promote your property and Mercer County. $100,000.00 has been set aside for cooperative advertising for fiscal year 2025/2026.

Download Co-operative Advertising Program Information

Tourism Attraction Development Grant (TAG)

The Fiscal Year 2025/2026 TAG Grant Application will be available in July 2025

Download 2025/2026 TAG Grant Application

Beautification Grant

The Beautification Grant seeks to help downtowns/city centers, main travel corridors, and public areas create what we call a “wow” experience for visitors and residents.  $100,000.00 has been earmarked to help in this effort.  A 25% match is required with up to $20,000.00 available per approved project.

Download Beautification Grant Information

Local Billboard Program

VisitMercerCountyPA will reimburse 50% of the cost of approved local billboards, up to a maximum of $1,000.00. Billboards must prominently display VisitMercerCountyPA.com. Eligible formats include traditional roadside billboards and mobile promotional wraps (e.g., company vehicle wraps).

Download Local Billboard Program Information

Large Festivals, Fairs, and Events

As part of the marketing strategy of VisitMercerCountyPA, the agency will provide marketing grants to a selection of festivals, fairs, and large Tourism-related events across the county. Applications are limited to non-profit (501-c3 or 501-c6) or community-based organizations/entities in Mercer County. Our participation in marketing these fairs, festivals, and large tourism-related events will strengthen the agency’s brand image, help showcase the county to other areas and encourage tourism visits to festivals/fairs/large tourism-related events, therefore boosting the local economy.

Download Application for March 7, 2026, Deadline

Grove City Premium Outlets – Brochure Program

Showcase your brochure at the Grove City Premium Outlets. VisitMercerCountyPA has an agreement with Grove City Premium Outlets to display brochures inside the Food Court. The brochure rack is located next to the front doors of the Food Court.

Grove City Premium Outlets- Brochure Program Information

Year in Review

We strive each year to boost tourism and ensure continued growth across Mercer County, PA. Check out our 2024/2025 Year in Review to see the milestones and achievements of the last fiscal year

Download Year-End Review

Add Your Event To Our Calendar

If you want your event added to our calendar, please fill out the form using the link below.

Request to Add Event to Our Calendar

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