Erie Downtown Partnership

06/01/2026

Welcome Flagship City Press to the Down4Erie program!

You can now redeem your downtown gift card at this vendor-turned-storefront success story that chose to bring their design studio and stationary shop downtown to "celebrate the quirks, charm, and creativity of our lakeside city."

The Down4Erie gift card program runs on the Yiftee - Community Cards platform with the aim to keep local dollars local! At no cost to businesses, no commissions taken, 100% going towards purchase, and now compatible with phone wallets and tap-to-pay!

05/28/2026

IMPORANT UPDATE: Unfortunately, the May 29th Downtown Market will have to be canceled. Thank you all who reminded us that it will conflict with RibFest and we're so sorry for the oversight.

If you are able, please see the other locations also offering PWYC Plant Markets and we hope to see you at the final Downtown Plant Market next Friday, June 5th before the standard farmers markets begin in July.

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Tomorrow, Friday May 29th, is our next Pay-What-You-Can PLANT Market!

🕓️ 4PM - 6PM
📍 West Perry Square, corner of State St. and North Park Row
🪴 Seedlings you can take home to grow your own apartment-friendly produce and herbs for all experience levels!

Just like the PWYC Farmers Market in the summer, this one operates under the model of "take what you need, give what you can" and is part of a larger network of PWYC Markets.

Donations welcome 🙂

05/28/2026

Awesome guide for navigating downtown during RibFest!

⚠️ KNOW BEFORE YOU GO ⚠️

Ribfest is happening in Perry Square and has a few road closures that impact valuable parking spaces for guests who visit the Food Hall on live music nights (like tonight!). Please use this map to locate alternate street parking locations along State Street, East 5th Street, French Street, Peach Street, and 4th Street (east and west). Alternatively, you can also park in the covered parking garage located just behind Dave's Diner (official address to the garage is 425 Peach Street). Rates and directions to the parking garage can be found here: www.flagshipcitydistrict.com/parking

Erie Downtown Partnership
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05/26/2026

We hope everyone had an awesome Memorial Day weekend, and EXTRA hope to see you tomorrow, Wednesday, at 6am at our first FREE Sunrise yoga of the year at Dobbins Landing 🌅 🙏 This is a lovely weekly way to start your day with calm, made possible by ASCEND Erie and yoga instructor Chelsea Yoga & Meditation

Don't let construction be what stops you from joining us!
This nifty map pirated from the Scallywags Pirate Adventures (now open!) shows you what streets are closed so you can navigate through the open ones.

Let's beat last year's attendance record!!

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Erie Downtown Development Corporation

05/19/2026

We're so excited to see you this Thursday at Erie Ale Works from 5PM - 8PM for our Benevolent Beers fundraiser! Your enjoyment of great beer can do the double duty of supporting our work; plus, every person who walks through the door will receive a ticket for a chance to win an exclusive downtown package!

05/18/2026

This Friday is the first of three Pay-What-You-Can PLANT Markets!

From 4pm - 6pm, you'll find our tent in West Perry Square at the corner of State St. and North Park Row with seedlings you can take home to grow your own apartment-friendly produce and herbs! We'll have resources and guides available, so all levels of experience welcome.

Just like the PWYC Farmers Market in the summer, this one operates under the model of "take what you need, give what you can" and is part of a larger network of PWYC Markets.

Got seedlings, pots, or soil you'd like to donate? Feel free to stop by while we're there!

What are you excited to grow at home?

05/16/2026

If you're a fan of good beer and the work we do, you can get the best of both worlds during our fundraiser at Erie Ale Works next Thursday, May 21st.

From 5:00 and 8:00 p.m., a portion of all beer sales will benefit our Downtown Future Fund, supporting our ability to support small businesses, improve our public spaces, and provide free programming to the public.

PLUS, every attendee will receive a ticket at the door to be entered into a drawing for an exclusive downtown package!

05/15/2026

Throwback to the facade grant that provided an updated awning for Housing and Neighborhood Development Service (HANDS) Titus House!

We are still accepting applications for our Facade Reimbursement Grant for businesses and properties located within the Downtown Improvement District (Bayfront to railroad tracks at 14th, east side of Sassafras to west side of Holland Streets).

Applications are carefully reviewed and awarded based on their potential to drive meaningful and lasting change in Downtown Erie. A detailed application demonstrating the transformative impact of its project has a higher chance of being accepted.

Learn more about eligibility and requirements at:
eriedowntown .com/grants

Facade grant funding generously provided by ECGRA - Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority

05/12/2026

Are you ready for the CommUnity Seedling Swap this weekend??

This Sunday at 10am, The 10/20 Collective is hosting this fantastic and FREE event is open to everyone, whether you're a seasoned gardener with plants and knowledge to exchange or a total beginner looking to dip their toes into the world of plants. Wherever you fall in the spectrum of growth, you'll be in good company with a chance to learn from local growers and about local resources that are available in our community, like the upcoming PWYC Farmers Markets. All are welcome with or without seedlings!

This event is organized with love in partnership between EDP, 10/20 Collective, Erie Food Policy Advisory Council, Erie Farm to School, Groundwork Erie, Eat your Yard, the Conscious Food Project, Wild Field Urban Farm, the SSJ Neighborhood Network, and Penn State Master Gardener.

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