What summer memories are complete without beach music? Whether you got to visit a beach or not, the music was always there to make every day a sunny day! Listening on your transistor radio or going to the local park to hear a live band – they made for great memories. Today our theme is Beach Bash – bringing all those summer fun filled days to today. Let’s do some dancing, eating, and listening to live music. Why not wear your favorite tropical shirt? We may not have a beach, but we’ve got a river that’s full of live entertainment for you. Find a spot along the river, and enjoy what the WaterFire team has put together for you! Stay and linger awhile. Enjoy the warm summer evening, the fires, and live entertainment!
Our Artisan Marketplace is a Showcase of Creativity
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WaterFire Sharon PA prides itself on striving to bring professional vendors and high-quality works of art to our marketplace. Our talented artisans are natural creatives who make amazing handmade fine art. Whether its a one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry, pottery, woodworking, glass or fiber art, painting, photography, or mixed media piece – we have it all, in all price ranges – we know you will find the perfect item while walking the streets of beautiful downtown Sharon during WaterFire.
This Saturday you’ll find more than fifty artisan tents full of beautiful and unique items. Talk to the artists to learn more about their processes, watch their live demonstrations and support our artists by selecting a handmade original piece to add to your home or give as a gift.
Look for Cathryn Stranahan, Union City, Pa., of Ravenmaid Creative while visiting the art market booths. Cathryn’s original artwork includes acrylic paintings on a variety of surfaces including canvas and wood, drawings with pen and marker, and 3D paintings on found objects.
And while shopping and walking through the market look for the work of Mary Faye Templeton, Mercer, Pa., of Blackdog Beadweavers. She will have a variety of glass seed beads and/or cabochons hand woven into intricate necklaces, bracelets, earrings etc in her booth to choose from. The technique used for her hand-woven beaded items include, but not limited to, the following stitches: peyote, RAW, spiral, herringbone. Also, bead embroidery and bezeled cabochons.
Want to sell your handmade art items at our Sept. event? Apply via our website or directly at https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=7123
Contact Jenn at jenncrisan@gmail.com or artistinfo@waterfiresharonpa.org with any feedback or questions. We are looking forward to a great 2019 selling season in the artisan marketplace!
Apply on the Zapp App link on our website. Booth Size: 10′ x10′
Booth Fee = $70
Apply today for our next event!
Children’s Activities from 3-8pm
Have we got some fun planned for the kiddos! The Children’s Fun Zone is located on West State St near Reyers Shoe Store. You will easily spot it by the bouncy house that will be waiting for you! There will be plenty of activities, including making bird feeders from ice cream cones donated by Joy Cone, making crafts, water games, giant Legos to build with, music games, and so much more. Local artist, Elliott Lengel, has created a coloring book for kids to take home! Sharon Robotics Team will be onsite to demonstrate what they’re doing with the robots they built! Sharon Regional Medical Center will be in the Children’s Fun Zone too, to teach us safety, and first aid tips – we all need to know that and what a great way to learn it, when it’s just for kids! They want us to be safe and know what to do in emergencies- Thank you Sharon Regional! Bring your family!!
A Foodie You Say?
Have we got the goodies for you! Make sure you visit the food court on WaterFire Saturday. You’ll be sure you’re in the right direction as you pick up the aromas of ribs on the bbq, or is that lamb from the gyros we smell? There will surely be a sweet smell of cinnamon rolls and funnel cake. You can cool off with a milkshake! So much savory, so much sweet – you can’t go wrong with a visit to the food court. Dozens of vendors are setting up just to take care of you so don’t miss out on stopping by. Have lunch, supper, a snack or pick up a treat for the way home at the WaterFire food court!
Downtown Historical Walking Tour presented by Sharon Historical Society
Join the Sharon Historical Society for our Downtown Sharon History Walks during WaterFire Sharon. We will explore south of Downtown on South Dock and Budd Streets, an area not covered before! Featuring stops like the Apollo Maennerchor German Club, Flowers Lumber, and more! Walks will be at Noon, 2:00pm and 4:00pm on July 27th during WaterFire Sharon. These are FREE and OPEN TO ALL!! Donations are appreciated!! Please meet us near the roundabout near the Community Action Partnership on South Dock Street.
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Henry Ekker Autograph Collection
Enjoy sports? Admire athletes and their accomplishments? Then you won’t want to miss this one of a kind collection. Inside the Community Library of the Shenango Valley during WaterFire, you’ll find a large, autographed, and unique sports memorabilia collection on display from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There is no charge to visit this collection that you’ll find on the library’s first floor. Also, located at the Community Library is The Literary Garden. Members of Random Acts of Artists (RAA) installed this garden to help bring awareness to the importance of literature and the arts in our community. Each of the over 40 posts are painted to represent a book or piece of literature theme of the artist’s choice. Be sure to visit this inspirational garden.
Tag Up!
Take selfies and be sure to check in on social media while you enjoy your day and evening at WaterFire Sharon. A check-in on social helps our downtown merchants with visibility and draws more attention to their key presence in the growing vibrancy along the river! Share what you see and enjoy your day in beautiful downtown Sharon. Use our hashtags when you share your fun photos and selfies on social! Hashtag so we can see all the memories you make at ! And we might collect a few of our favorites to share on our social profiles!
Children’s Fun Zone
Art Hotspots Downtown!
As you stroll through downtown Sharon this 2019 WaterFire Sharon season, be sure to look for the many art spaces that are growing along the river! Here are some art points of interest to seek out.
The vibrant mural on the Community Action building, was the first large scale mural work in Sharon by Leslie Michaels and friends. There is also a fun Sharon, Pa. mural near the Laskey’s building on N. Water Ave, facing State Street. And of course, admire beautiful downtown Sharon’s newest large scale art addition to downtown Sharon! Located W. State St. Reyer’s building- Mural by Joel Bergner, students from HOPE C.A.T and local artists contributors.
The “Random Acts of Artists” have been essential to creating new art spaces downtown:
River Gardens Park- “Garden Gallery” colorful art installation – RAA artists
River Gardens Park- “Willow Way” living willow archway- Carol Novosel & RAA artists
River Garden Park – 5 wood cravings created by chainsaw artist Michael Long.
Flower Garden Gallery – 40 paintings created by RAA artists located on W. Connelly St.
Community Library of the Shenango Valley- “Literary Garden” colorful art installation with literary theme- RAA artists
Located the alley across from Vine St., is the home “Random Interface” 26 large portraits line the alley- RAA artists
Corner of S. Water Ave & State St.- “Indian Drum” Improvised mixed media drum assemblage- Stella Shine & RAA artists
Corner of S. Water Ave & State St.- “Dueling Piano’s” Improvised mixed media and wind chime assemblage- Terry Polonsky & RAA artists
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Seen enough? Ready to get involved?
Have you seen enough to make you want to join in? We welcome new volunteers! Come alone, in a group, whatever works for you! Whether you want to help in the preparation and planning, help set up vendors, work at the information center, tend to the braziers during the evening, or a variety of other areas to lend a hand, WaterFire Sharon would be happy to have you join in. Our volunteers are known to say things like “I met so many new people and made so many new friends” and “It’s fun to be a part of something so big!” and of course “I’m always proud to see so many people come to our area and witness what we have going on here.” Maybe you’ll feel just that same way after experiencing WaterFire as a volunteer. Sign up for the next WaterFire event at the Souvenir and Information center located at the corner of West State Street and S. Water Avenue – in front of the food court. Ask questions and see what you may enjoy the most! If you can’t visit the booth, call our volunteer coordinator at (724) 301-1868 and Janet will be happy to fill you in on all the opportunities available to be a part of WaterFire.
Keep the fires burning!
Want to see WaterFire continue? We do, too! Please consider supporting this great event financially. Every dollar counts to make each lighting one that is safe, enjoyable, and a great mark on our entire area. A boost to tourism and business, WaterFire is also part of the celebration of the arts in the region. As part of the Community Foundation, your contribution is tax deductible. To make a donation, you can visit the Souvenir station during the event. Please help us keep the fires burning! Any donation to WaterFire Sharon is appreciated! We simply cannot do it without our generous sponsors. Won’t you consider a sponsorship, big or small today? All financial contributions to WaterFire Sharon are 100% tax deductible.
To make a tax deductible contribution: WaterFire Sharon, 7 West State Street, Suite 301, Sharon PA 16146 | (724) 981-5882 x111 | info@waterfiresharonpa.org
