Tool City Summer Fest (formally Thunder in the City) - Downtown Meadville, PA

Come join us for Tool City Summer Fest (previously called Thunder In The City)!
FREE FAMILY FUN ENTERTAINMENT! Get ready to have some fun!
*Check out the Meadville Chamber's Facebook page for updates and detailed information for Thunder festivities once closer to the event! Interested in being a part of the event - Vendor and Sponsor forms available on our website or by reaching out to the Chamber Office (814-337-8030, info@meadvillechamber.com, meadvillechamber.chambermaster.com/events/details/tool-city-summer-fest-2026-8691)
Thursday, July 31 - Tool City Hot Summer Night Cruise in is back.
Come cruise the Diamond like we used to! Come show off your ride! Don't have a ride? Bring a chair and hang out in the park!
Line up: 6-7PM on S. Main Street
Cruise: 7-9PM
Confirmed musical acts on the Main Stage:
Friday, July 31st:
5-6:30 pm: Sonic Culture
7-9 pm: Rick Magee and the Roadhouse Rockers
Saturday, August 1st:
2 pm: Mitch Litler
3 pm: RLS Trio
4 pm: Zach Johnson
5-6:30 pm: Riffriders
7-9 pm: Necessary Experience
Master the Mic Singing Competition sponsored by Armstrong
Saturday, August 1st
On the Tool City stage from noon-2PM
Event Sponsorships and Vendor Forms are available. Call the Chamber at 814.337.8030 or email info@meadvillechamber.com for details.
Make it a weekend, Make It Meadville @ Tool City Summer Fest!
Events will be happening throughout Diamond Park and Downtown Meadville, lots of great LIVE music all weekend, vendors, the Annual Classic Car cruise-in Saturday (register near Pizza Villa by the Diamond), Master the Mic, Magic Steve and more.
A huge THANK YOU to our Sponsors, they help make this event possible! We’re also incredibly grateful to the talented musicians, dedicated vendors, downtown businesses, and volunteers who help make this event a success!
Hope to see you there!