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National Family Festival Scheduled to Debut in Erie Saturday, August 27 Erie, PA: The Erie Sports Commission is pleased to announce The Lantern Fest will make its highly-anticipated debut at Lake Erie Speedway on Saturday, August 27. The national event is a festival during which thousands of revelers gather for music, dancing, s’mores, and a release

North Coast Bass Association (NCBA) to Host Second Annual Event September 3-4 Erie, PA: The Erie Sports Commission is pleased to announce North Coast Bass Association (NCBA) will host its second annual King of Bass Tournament September 3 and 4, 2016. The two-day event carries a guaranteed $5,000 first-place prize for the angler with the heaviest

The Color Run Set to Headline ESC Weekend Calendar August 13 Erie, PA: Four events hosted by the Erie Sports Commission kick off this weekend as the Shoot the Rock Back to School Jam, The Color Run, Soccer in the Sand, and The Dave Chaffee Arms Classic II will all take place this weekend, beginning Friday.

State Tournament Set for August 27 at Marina Bay Launch Erie, PA: The Erie Sports Commission is pleased to announce PA BASS Nation will hold a $10K Open Buddy Tournament on Lake Erie on Saturday, August 27. The event will begin at the Marina Bay Launch at 6:20 a.m. with weigh-ins in the same location at

Eight Arm Wrestling Super Matches to Highlight Event at Presque Isle Downs and Casino August 13 Erie, PA: The Erie Sports Commission is pleased to announce that Presque Isle Downs and Casino will host the Dave Chaffee Arms Classic II on Saturday, August 13. The event will feature a series of pro and amateur bouts before

Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania to Host Event at Presque Isle for the Second Year Erie, PA: The Erie Sports Commission is pleased to announce the Lake Erie Duathlon will take place at Presque Isle State Park on Sunday, August 7, 2016. The event will once again be hosted by and benefit Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania (GSWPA).

National Inflatable Obstacle Race to Make Erie Stop for Second Time in August 2016 Erie, PA: The Erie Sports Commission is pleased to announce that the Insane Inflatable 5K will make its return to Lake Erie Speedway on Saturday, August 20. The dynamic fun run series will make stops in more than 110 cities this year,

Ron Sertz and Mark Jeanneret join WSEE’s Gary Drapcho on the Sunday SportsBlitz 12/27/15 to recap 2015 at the Erie Sports Commission.

Erie Times-News reporter Victor Fernandes looks back at the development, success and growth of the Erie Sports Commission since it was formed five years ago. http://www.goerie.com/sports-commission-making-impact-on-erie