FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MERCER COUNTY TO HOST FIRST ANNUAL BLUES FEST IN DOWNTOWN SHARON
Event Features Live Entertainment, Artist Market, 9/11 Tribute and More

MERCER COUNTY, PA. --September, 2010-- The Sharon Art & Music Initiative will showcase the First Annual Blues Fest in downtown Sharon, Pa. on September 11.  The festival will run from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. and is located at the Chamber of Commerce parking lot and PNC Bank parking lot.

The Blues Fest will begin with a tribute ceremony led by Representative Mark Longietti to honor those who lost their lives in the World Trade Center terrorist attack in 2001.

Throughout the day, there will be live concerts and entertainment featured on a side stage and main stage. Performers include Grammy and Handy nominated artist John Primer, the Westminster College Facility Jazz Quartet, Sweaty Betty Blues Band, Muddy Kreek Blues Band, Terry Dach/Steve Vuich, Gordon James Band, Cleveland Fats, Jill West and Blues Attack, F/X Project and the Max Schang Blues Band. There will also be an Artist Market until 7 p.m. featuring paintings, jewelry, pottery, woodworking and more.

Children’s activities will include face painting, an inflatable bouncer, fun crafts, story time readings and games. There will also be a regional puppeteer performance and more.

Parking is available at the original Quaker Steak & Lube® back lot, Sharon City Parking Garage, Sharon City Plaza and the First National Bank lot. Railroad Street and Chestnut Street will be closed surrounding the Chamber parking lot.

For more information on the First Annual Blues Fest in Sharon, please call
724-983-3232 x 404, or visit www.visitmercercountypa.com.

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Located in Northwestern Pennsylvania, along the Ohio border, Mercer County is home to name-brand outlets, boutiques and unique specialty stores for shoppers. The area is also known for its challenging golf courses of inspired design. Golf Digest ranked Mercer County as one of its top golf destinations. Visitors can dine on mouthwatering cuisine in Mercer County's array of fine restaurants and then stay overnight in a well-appointed hotel, a luxurious bed and breakfast or a cozy country inn. Close to Pittsburgh, Erie, Cleveland and other major markets, Mercer County is easily accessible via I-80 and I-79. The County offers the perfect escape.  For more information, visit www.VisitMercerCountyPa.com