Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce

PHOTOS: Annual Ellwood City Easter Egg Hunt

The Annual Ellwood City Easter Egg Hunt returned to the grounds of Ewing Park on Saturday, this year under new guidance. The Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2023 Easter Egg Hunt event after the prior committee retired and turned the event over to the new guidance. The free community event was most hippity-hoppity and featured pony rides, petting zoo, face painting, and of course – egg hunting!  The event handed out over 15,000 eggs! There was a total of five Egg Hunts for different age groups and special needs children. photos provided by McClymonds Photography


Annual Ellwood City Easter Egg Hunt Returns, Under New Guidance

The Ellwood Area Egg Hunt Committee is announcing their retirement. With their 27th Annual, and final, Community Easter Egghunt completed last year, the committee has retired and has turned the event over to new guidance. The Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce will now be hosting the community Easter Egg Hunt event. This year’s event will take place Saturday, April 8th as their 1st Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt. Scheduled to take place at 11:00 a.m. in Ewing Park for all area children ages 10 and under, this year’s Easter Egg Hunt will run the same as in the past…


PHOTOS: ‘Let There Be Lights’ & Christmas Parade

A series of events hosted by the Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce kicked off the first weekend of December. Friday evening, Ellwood City held its “Let There Be Lights” downtown extravaganza that featured street vendors, live performances, and the lighting of the large holiday tree in the community plaza. On Saturday, Lawrence Avenue was greeted with floats, groups and trucks as part of the annual Christmas Parade. Saturday also kicked off the Ellwood City Christmas in the Park drive-thru light exhibit that remains open nightly thru December 23rd from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Ewing Park’s drive-thru light display…


‘Let There Be Lights’ Weekend Of Events Start Friday

Kick off your Holiday’s with a series of events hosted by the Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce. First, on Friday, downtown will light up with the lighting of the holiday tree in the Ellwood City Community plaza at 7:30 p.m. as part of Ellwood City’s Light Up Night. Live entertainment will take place from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in the plaza and on Lawrence Avenue and fireworks will be set off behind the plaza after the tree lighting! Vendors of all kinds will be set up from 4th street through 6th street, along with horse drawn carriage rides…


Ellwood Chamber Celebrating Small Business Saturday With Elf On The Shelf Scavenger Hunt

Join the small business movement and shop local this holiday season with the Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce’s Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt on Small Business Saturday – Saturday, November 26th. Elves will be hiding in participating local businesses and YOU need to shop local and find them! HOW TO PARTICIPATE: Visit the Welcome Center for some goodies and to pick up your scavenger hunt card Find as many elves as you can to be entered to win a $500.00 cash prize courtesy of Tony’s Beer Distributor For your chance to win, submit your card at the Chamber…


Summer Concert Series

Summer concerts are back in Ellwood City! The full Summer Concert Series in the Community Plaza will begin June 1st with the concert series schedule is as follows: Wednesday, June 1 – Steel Mill Rising (5:30pm) Saturday, June 18 – The Wrangler Band (7:00pm) Saturday, June 25 – Hopewell Community Big Band (7:00pm) Wednesday, July 6 – Morgan Gruber (5:30pm) Saturday, July 16 – RMS Trio (7:00pm) Saturday, July 23 – Tony Barge and the Honky Tonk Heroes (7:00pm) Saturday, July 30 – Lawrence County Brass (7:00pm) Wednesday August 3 – The D-Tour Band (5:30pm) Saturday, August 13 – Allegheny…


Winter Wine and Brew Fest Tickets Still Available

Tickets are still available for The Annual Ellwood City Winter Wine and Brew Fest. The event will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. on March 26 at the Sons of Italy at 808 Lawrence Ave. The event is an annual favorite and proceeds benefit Ellwood City Revitalization. The cost is $25 per person in advance and $30 per person at the door. The event will be catered, and a cash bar will be available. Purchase tickets at the Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce at 806 Lawrence Ave., DeCaria’s on 5th at 108 Fifth St. and Joey’s Event Rooms at…


PHOTOS: 2021 Ellwood City Light Up Night

Ellwood City held its annual Light Up Night in downtown Ellwood City on Friday with the official lighting of the Christmas tree and ensuing fireworks display. After a year hiatus, the event returned with various activities for families and vendors set up on Lawrence Avenue. A horse-drawn sleigh, a local singer, a DJ and a brass quintet playing Christmas carols all welcomed visitors for Ellwood City and the surrounding communities who descended on Lawrence Avenue for the evening. Wampum held its 49th Annual Christmas Parade on Saturday. photos: McClymonds Photography


REMINDER: Local Holiday Events This Weekend!

Several holiday related events are schedule to take place this weekend to kick-off December and the holiday season. First, and on Friday, December 3rd beginning at 5:30 p.m., Ellwood City will be holding its annual Light Up Night in downtown Ellwood City.  The official lighting of the Christmas tree will take place at 6:00 p.m. with fireworks afterward. There will also be various activities for families and vendors set up on Lawrence Avenue. A horse-drawn sleigh, a local singer, a DJ and a brass quintet playing Christmas carols will also welcome visitors. On Saturday, December 4th beginning at 1:00 p.m.,…


Lawrence County Economic Development Hosting ENGAGE Meeting For Local Businesses

Lawrence County Economic Development, along with the Lawrence County Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Borough of Ellwood City is hosting an ENGAGE! meeting for local Ellwood City Businesses. ENGAGE! is a business retention program funded by the Commonwealth that strives to proactively meet with business owners and managers regarding the opportunities and challenges they face. ENGAGE! features a robust team of experienced professionals who proactively listen to businesses and offer targeted technical assistance and solutions. “Some of the most effective business collaborations happen at th elocal level. ENGAGE! is a vital resource…