OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – Oil City’s 34th Annual Oil Heritage Festival kicked off Thursday and continues through Sunday, July 29.

The annual festival, sponsored by the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce, honors the area’s rich heritage that resulted from the discovery of petroleum and the “oil boom” that occurred along Oil Creek in the mid-1800s.

Drawing thousands each year, the festival depicts the area’s distinctive heritage by incorporating many heritage related events into one of Western Pennsylvania’s major festivals.

Events include the annual parade, a car show, a 5k race, concerts, and much more.

For more information, including a complete schedule of events, visit https://www.venangochamber.org/visit/oil-heritage-festival/.

Information from Venango Area Chamber of Commerce.