Pymatuning State Park Onion Festival
At one time, Linesville was the onion capital of the United States, distributing its fragrant produce via the Erie & Pittsburgh Branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Prior to the creation of the lake, the area was known as Pymatuning Swamp. Little would grow in the mucky swamp soil, but local farms found they could grow onions, and that the onions would grow well. Some grew to eight inches in diameter! By 1918, half of all of the state’s onions were grown in the Linesville area.
As a nod to this history, Pymatuning State Park and the Pymatuning Lake Association partner to hold the annual Onion Festival on the second weekend in July. This free community event features local craft vendors, live music, and delicious food, including the massive Bloomin' Onions. Multiple organizations also participate and available activities include kayaking, paddleboarding and archery.
Please fill out the form below to apply to be a vendor for the Pymatuning Lake Association annual Onion Festival. More information about being a vendor can be found below.
Please fill out the form below to apply to be a vendor for the Pymatuning Lake Association annual Onion Festival on Friday, July 11th from 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM & Saturday, July 12th, from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Please see the following information about vending at the Festival:
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Artisan Craft Vendor Booth 10 FT x 10 FT space is $50.
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Food Vendor Booth 20 FT x 20 FT space is $100.
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Please return your Check or Money Order payable to “Pymatuning Lake Association” for the total cost of space(s) with “2025 Onion Festival” in the Memo to PO BOX 78, Westford, PA 16134. Payments are non-refundable.
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All applications and payments must be received no later than July 1st, 2025, or $25 late fee is charged.
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The Onion Festival is held at Linesville Beach, at the north end of Pymatuning Lake.
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Vendors MUST provide their own shelter, tables, and displays.
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All crafters, artisans, demonstrators and food vendors will be permitted to set-up their booths on Friday July 11th 2024, beginning at 8 am. All vehicles must be out of the vendor area by 12:00 Friday.
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In the interest of the safety, all displays must remain open, with an attendant present during event hours, until 4:00pm Saturday unless other arrangements are made in advance.
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Vendors may choose to leave items set up overnight. While park staff is not responsible for lost or stolen items, Park Rangers will be in the area overnight.
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Booth spaces will be assigned by staff on a first come first serve basis as well.
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State regulations do not permit raffles in the state park. Therefore, you may not conduct raffles of any kind in your booth.
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Health inspection license must be attached with all food vendor applications.
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No projectile toys, weapons, fireworks are permitted to be sold.
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RV’s, self-contained campers, are permitted in the designated vendor parking area. Please notify us prior to your visit to make arrangements if you intend to stay in the area. No hook-ups are available.
Questions? Message us here or contact Assistant Park Manager Sean Benson at 724-932-3142.