August brings several opportunities to hear live music throughout Mercer County, PA. The current event calendar includes performances at wineries, parks, community gathering spaces, and outdoor festivals.
Whether you enjoy classic rock, country, blues, gospel, soul, community band music, or local acoustic performances, the August schedule offers several ways to add live entertainment to your plans.
Date: August 5, 2026
Time: 6 p.m.
The monthly Open Mic Night hosted by Jim Scott returns on August 5. The event is held on the first Wednesday of each month and begins at 6 p.m.
Open mic events provide an opportunity to hear a variety of performers and musical styles in a fun and relaxed setting.
Date: August 7, 2026
Time: 5:30 p.m.
The Dream of Flight music program will feature warm-up music from The Basement Band followed by the Youngstown Area Community Concert Band. A Mustang Touchdown Club ice cream social is also included.
Date: August 8, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 2:10 p.m.
Location: Downtown Sharon
Discover Sharon Day invites visitors to explore downtown businesses while enjoying live music, food, shopping specials, prizes, and giveaways.
The daytime activities will be followed by children’s activities at 7 p.m. and a free outdoor showing of the original Space Jam after dark. Guests attending the movie are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets, and snacks.
Date: August 8, 2026
Time: 1 to 4 p.m.
Location: Dock Side Cellars, 2802 Lake Road, Clark
Michiah will perform as part of Dock Side Cellars’ Old West-style week. The live music will take place before a scheduled murder mystery dinner.
Costumes are encouraged. Reservations can be made by calling 724-383-1205.
Dates: August 8 and 9, 2026
Saturday hours: Noon to dusk
Sunday hours: Noon to 5 p.m.
Location: Maurice K. Goddard State Park Marina
Music at the Marina will bring a full weekend of performances to the shores of Lake Wilhelm. The schedule includes a variety of live bands and solo artists performing country, blues, soft rock, gospel, and other musical styles.
The event will be held rain or shine. Parking and admission are free, although voluntary donations will be accepted to support the Friends of Goddard State Park.
Food and craft vendors will be available on both days. Horse-drawn wagon rides are also planned for Saturday and Sunday, and a classic car cruise will be held on Sunday. Guests are encouraged to bring a lawn chair and stay for part or all of the weekend.
Date: August 14, 2026
Time: Beginning at noon
Final location: Dock Side Cellars, 2802 Lake Road, Clark
Ropers Romp will begin with stops at Webb Winery, Gatehouse Winery, or Nova Cellars before concluding at Dock Side Cellars. The final stop will include live music from Russ Saylor, a best-dressed contest, trivia, and drink specials.
Guests are encouraged to dress as Helen or Stanley Roper. Reservations for the Dock Side Cellars portion of the event can be made by calling 724-383-1205.
Date: August 15, 2026
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.
Location: Dock Side Cellars, 2802 Lake Road, Clark
Sip on locally made wine and enjoy music by Michael Martin Peterson from 6 to 9 p.m. There is no cover charge, and reservations can be made by calling 724-383-1205.
Date: August 15, 2026
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.
Location: Dock Side Cellars, 2802 Lake Road, Clark
Tom Costa will be at Dock Side Cellars from 6 to 9 p.m. on August 15. The event has no cover charge, and reservations can be made by calling 724-383-1205.
Date: August 22, 2026
Location: Green space at State Street and Shenango Avenue in Downtown Sharon
The Rockin’ on the River concert series will conclude with Four Kings and a Queen performing Motown and classic soul favorites. The concert will take place at the green space along the Shenango River in Downtown Sharon.
Visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. The event will also include food vendors, a 50/50 raffle, sweets, tea, coffee, ice cream, and beverages available for guests age 21 and older. Outside alcohol is not permitted.
Nearby Downtown Sharon restaurants will also offer takeout options for concert attendees.
From a weekend of music beside Lake Wilhelm to concerts in downtown gathering spaces and performances at Dock Side Cellars, August offers several opportunities to hear live music in Mercer County.
Event information can change, so review the Visit Mercer County, PA event calendar before traveling. You can also plan for a longer visit around local restaurants, shops, outdoor attractions, wineries, and overnight accommodations located throughout the county.
