Things to do

Events

Sunset Music Series

For six weeks in June and July, Beach 1 is transformed every Wednesday night into a free, open-air concert venue. The Sunset Music Series brings in acts from around the region to Presque Isle to play a free show for anyone who wants to come. Be sure to bring a blanket or chair because you will want to be comfortable for the show.

Sunset Music Series begins Wednesday, June 15, 2011 and run through Wednesday, July 13, 2011. All concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. For a concert schedule, visit www.discoverpi.com/events/sunset-music-series

Discover Presque Isle

Discover Presque Isle is time to celebrate everything the park has to offer. This annual event offers numerous activities that take place over the last full weekend in July. Activities include nature programs, craft displays, children's activities, various competitions, food vendors, live music, bonfires and more.

This year Discover Presque Isle will be held July 29-31, 2011. For more information visit www.discoverpi.com/discover-presque-isle.

Races and Walks

Presque Isle State Park is home to several races and walks held throughout the entire year by the Erie Runner's Club (ERC). Grab your shoes, hit the pavement and enjoy the scenery! For a schedule of upcoming races/walks visit: www.erie-runnersclub.org/calendar/races_current.php.

Joe Root's Frostbite Open

This Presque Isle Partnership fundraiser celebrates the legendary Joe Root each winter with nine holes of golf on Presque Isle Bay and dinner at Joe Roots Grill following. Learn more at: www.discoverpi.com/events/joe-roots-frostbite-open.

Festival of the Birds

Celebrate International Migratory Bird Day and enjoy the height of spring bird migration at Presque Isle, a natural concentration point along the Atlantic flyway where 320 species of birds have been recorded.

The 2011 Festival of the Birds Come will be held May 6, 7 and 8 at Presque Isle State Park and the Tom Ridge Environmental Center. Learn more at: www.presqueisleaudubon.org/festival