Discover Presque Isle

Jul. 20-26, 2026

ERIE'S FAVORITE WEEK OF THE SUMMER IS HERE!

Discover Presque Isle is a week-long event that celebrates Presque Isle State Park. For over 30 years, our goal is to encourage tourists and locals alike to visit Presque Isle and discover all it has to offer during the last week of July. With the help of environmental partners, Presque Isle Partnership hosts dozens of free events and activities on the Park. Explore birding trails, try out archery, learn to fish, and more. Plus, enjoy unique fun like beach concerts, giant bonfires, and sweet pancake breakfasts right on the water. On the weekend, shop at local art vendors and get a bite to eat from Erie food trucks. Find your fun and discover your Park during Discover Presque Isle.

Presque Isle staples like bike and boat rentals, lighthouse tours, TREC, etc.

Partner organization hosted events that teach all ages the wonders of Presque Isle State Park

Watch a professional sand sculptor complete a 2-day masterpiece, followed by the Sand Jam Sculpture Competition where you'll create your own masterpiece during our family-friendly competition

Join us at Beach 11 for the Discover Presque Isle Craft & Vendor Fair!

Enjoy free beach yoga by local instructors overlooking Lake Erie

Get your pancake fix with the Rotary Club Pancake Breakfast

The Finale Concert to the 2026 UPMC Sunset Music Series

The Discover Presque Isle Giant Beach Bonfire!

Experience Presque Isle morning scenery during a 13-mile ride around the peninsula

Learn to safely and properly shoot a bow and arrow

Marvel at the colorful painted sails as they float along Presque Isle Bay

The Sunset Point Kite Fliers return in full force for DPI weekend

A volleyball competition held at Beach 6 volleyball courts

Illuminating the beach with colorful lights and windsocks

Discover Presque Isle Button & T-Shirts 2026 Design

The official 2026 Discover Presque Isle t-shirts are announced!

As the country celebrates America 250, we felt it was only right to tie in the historical elements of Erie into this year's shirt design. We worked with Erie Apparel to come up with artwork that showcased these long-lived icons. We included Perry Monument and the U.S. Brig Niagara, which makes its return to Erie this summer. And of course, Pipi the tree frog, the face of Discover Presque Isle!

Pricing and sizing:

Adult Unisex and V-neck sizes: $20

• Available in XS-3XL
• Available in natural and blue

Youth and toddler sizes: $15

• Available in XS-XL
• Available in natural and blue

Purchase at the following locations:

*Items will be available for purchase from July 20th-26th*

• Vista 4 (fourth parking lot to the right upon entry to the park)
• Beach 11

Thanks to our 2026 Sponsors!

A special thanks must be extended to our sponsors, volunteers, and event partners who have gone above and beyond in bringing this celebration together. Their all-important contribution of time, talent, and resources is unmatched and is a tribute to their love for the community and the environment makes Presque Isle so special.