With the Click-Clack of the Big 6 Wheel & the Sizzle of Potato Pancakes, NEPA Bazaar Season Is Back
When string lights rise over parking lots and grills sizzle with pierogis and sausage, you know NEPA bazaar season has arrived. From church bazaars to all-out carnivals and hometown fairs, these summer staples bring people together for food, fun, and games. The Big 6 Wheel spins. The Instant Bingo boards fill fast. Kids line up for fried Oreos and prize tables. It’s one of NEPA’s most cherished traditions—and it’s back for another summer.
Whether you’re searching for bazaars happening near you this weekend or filling out your 2025 bazaar schedule, there’s something for everyone. These local bazaars celebrate community while supporting churches, fire departments, and nonprofits throughout the region. Expect beer tents, basket raffles, live polka bands, food trucks, family rides, and maybe even a few fireworks. From Friday fish fries to weekend-long fairs, each event offers its own flavor of summer fun.
So grab a calendar and plan your route. We’ve gathered the top bazaars, church picnics and carnivals in Northeastern PA. Whether you’re chasing Big 6 wins or just there for the pierogis, this list has your summer bazaar season covered.
July 8 – 12 | Covington Twp., PA
Celebrate five days of summer fun at the Covington Twp. Firemen’s Picnic, hosted by the Covington Independent Fire Company. This annual event features live music, rides, parades, fireworks, and family-friendly festivities.
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July 9 – 12 | Dalton, PA
The Dalton Fire Company 102nd Carnival returns to the Dalton Fire Co. Carnival Grounds on Bank Street! This beloved community tradition features four days of live entertainment, carnival rides, games, food, and fun for all ages.
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July 10 – 12 | Swoyersville, PA
Don’t miss this year’s St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Festival! Held nightly from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM at 116 Hughes Street, take a whack at a few games, chow down on some homemade bites, and much more at this festival.
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July 11 – 13 | Drums, PA
The annual Good Shepherd Church Summer Festival returns for three days of family fun, live entertainment, great food, and community celebration.
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July 11 & 12 | Duryea, PA
The Nativity of Our Lord Parish Festival returns for two fun-filled evenings at Holy Rosary Church and School. Enjoy live music, great food, and games for all ages! Just try not to get lost in the indoor flea market.
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July 14 – 18 | Mount Pocono, PA
The oldest and largest carnival in the Poconos, the Pocono Mountain Volunteer Fire Company’s Pocono Mountain Carnival returns! This year’s festivities feature live bands every night and the annual $30,000 raffle.
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July 17 – 19 | Pittston, PA
Join the fun at the St. Joseph Marello Parish Picnic! Voted a Best of Greater Pittston event, this community favorite features great food, live music, and family activities.
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July 17 – 19 | Wilkes-Barre, Pa
The three-day celebration of food, music, and family fun at the St. Nicholas Church Bazaar is a must-attend event. Enjoy a giant flea market, games, bingo, basket raffles, and delicious ethnic food favorites.
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July 18 & 19 | Roaring Brook Twp., PA
Join the fun at the St. Eulalia Parish Summer Festival. Enjoy two evenings of homemade food, unique finds at Grandma’s Attic, and live entertainment!
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July 18 – 20 | Hanover Twp., PA
Get ready for three nights of fun, food, and festivities at the Big Tent Bazaar! Enjoy homemade Polish favorites, specialty drinks, theme baskets, and exciting raffles—including a Mega Raffle with 40 chances to win per ticket.
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July 18 – 20 | Wapwallopen, PA
The Slocum Township Fire Company Bazaar returns for a weekend of rides, food, games, live music, and community fun at the Slocum Township Fire Hall Grounds.
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July 25 – 27 | Scranton, PA
Enjoy food, fun, and community at the Saint Joseph’s Center Summer Festival at Marywood University. The festival features games, prizes, kids’ activities, and a wide range of classic favorites like tacos, wings, potato pancakes, pizza fritta, funnel cakes, porketta, and more.
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July 25 & 26 | Hunlock Creek, PA
Join the fun at the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Summer Fest 2025 at Lake Silkworth. This rain-or-shine event offers covered activities, a huge indoor flea market, games, basket raffles, and plenty of homemade food.
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July 31 – August 2 | Wilkes-Barre, PA
Get ready for three nights of summer fun at the beloved St. Al’s Bazaar. This annual tradition is packed with delicious food, classic games, BINGO, a flea market, and a beer tent (21+), plus nightly live music.
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August 7 – 9 | Pittston, PA
Saint John the Evangelist Parish brings the fun at this year’s Summer Fest. With a variety of ethnic foods, booths, games and nightly entertainment, the whole weekend is packed with good vibes and great company.
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August 8 & 9 | Plymouth, PA
Crown the new King or Queen of Kielbasa at the Plymouth Kielbasa Festival. Head to Main Street for a weekend filled with live music, local vendors and, of course, all the kielbasa you can eat.
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August 8 – 10 | Scranton, PA
Delight in homemade Middle Eastern fare like grape leaves, kibbee, spinach pies and shish kebabs along with delicious sweets and many more picnic favorites at the 24th Annual Lebanese-American Food Festival.
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August 8 – 10 | Mountain Top, PA
It’s not a classic St. Jude’s Parish Picnic without great food and family fun. Be sure to take a chance on their 50/50 and theme basket raffles!
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August 8 – 10 | East Stroudsburg, PA
Enjoy three nights of international cuisine, a beer & wine garden, kids’ games, and mega raffles at the St. Matthew’s Parish Festival! Don’t miss their large line up of live entertainment.
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August 16 & 17 | Barnesville, PA
Celebrate Lithuanian Days at one of the nation’s oldest ethnic festivals since 1914. Enjoy authentic music and folk dancing, carriage rides, and handcrafted Lithuanian goods.
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August 21 – 24 | Pittston, PA
The Pittston Tomato Festival returns for four flavorful days in Downtown Pittston. This celebration honors the city’s tomato-growing heritage with a vibrant mix of family fun, cultural pride and unbeatable cuisine.
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August 24 | Hazle Twp., PA
Families are invited to enjoy a full day of excitement at Hazle Township Community Park in Hazle Twp. The Hazleton Area Children’s Festival is a free community event that celebrates the many organizations, businesses and programs that support youth across the Greater Hazleton Area.
Learn MoreFind More Ways to Enjoy Summer in NEPA
Church bazaar season is just the start of summer fun in Northeastern Pennsylvania. You’ll also find county fairs, outdoor concerts, and summer festivals. Spend your weekends exploring hometown celebrations filled with rides, food, live music, and family games. These local traditions bring every corner of NEPA to life.
Looking to beat the heat? Cool off at an outdoor waterpark or find places to swim across the region. From splash pads to lakes and pools, there are refreshing spots for every age. Check out our full NEPA events calendar for even more summer fun. You’ll find daily events, free concerts, and weekend festivals to fill your calendar all season long.
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Article Updated from its Original Version Published on 7/3/19.
