Youngstown State University’s Penguin Productions proudly presents the 12th Annual Federal Frenzy Music & Arts Festival, a full‑day celebration of music, art, food, and community in the heart of downtown Youngstown!

Free and open to the public, Federal Frenzy is an all‑ages event featuring 20+ performances across multiple stages, including YSU student bands and YSU alumni artists. Attendees can enjoy live music spanning a wide variety of genres, including pop, R&B, indie, rock, hip hop, and more, along with engaging activities, food trucks, and local vendors throughout the day.

It’s a celebration that truly has something for everyone. We can’t wait to see you there!

YSU PenPro Main Stage
Outdoor Stage near 219 W Federal St, Youngstown, OH 44503
2:30-3:00pm | Doomsday Darling
3:30-4:00pm | Largemouth Brass Band
4:30-5:00pm | TJDUB
5:30-6:00pm | Singled Out
6:30-7:00pm | S.Y.S.
7:30-8:00pm | Frida and The Mann
8:45-9:30pm | Marcus Smith & The Rapscallions
10:00-10:45pm | Armani White

The Summit FM Stage
Outdoor Stage near 34 W Federal St, Youngstown, OH 44503
3:00-3:30pm | 48th Drive
4:00-4:30pm | Cassette Confidential
5:00-5:30pm | Mo Turk
6:00-6:30pm | Fruitfly
7:00-7:30pm | The Sweet Spot
8:00-8:45pm | Kid Mammoth

Twisted Roots Stage
34 N Phelps St, Youngstown, OH 44503
3:00-4:00pm | Krypto. Divine
5:00-6:00pm | Empty Kodiak
7:00-8:00pm | Joey Aich

The Varsity Club Stage
131 W Commerce St, Youngstown, OH 44503
2:30-3:30pm | Humbles County
4:30-5:30pm | Brake Fluid
6:30-7:15pm | PARiS STEPHAN

V2 Stage
100 W Federal St, Youngstown, OH 44503
2:45-3:45pm | Three of Clubs
4:15-5:15pm | Lydia Shae
5:45-6:45pm | Janelle Li’El

PARKING & FREE SHUTTLE
Attendees are encouraged to park in the Wick Avenue Parking Deck on campus. Parking is free with a YSU parking pass, or $5 cash for all others. Shuttle services will run on a continuous loop from the McDonough Museum of Art on Wick Ave to the event site on Saturday, April 18 from 1:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

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Easter at The Flower Cottage 🌷
📍 9499 State Route 46, Cortland, OH
🕒 April 2–4 (various times)
Spring flowers, Easter vibes, and a seasonal stop worth popping into.

Pizza Party with Ryan Blakeman 🍕
📍 Cocca’s Pizza – Canfield, OH
🕒 5:00 PM
Casual pizza night with live music.

Egg Hunt + Family Fun 🐣
📍 520 E Pershing St, Salem, OH
🕒 5:30 PM
Family-friendly event with a big turnout expected.

Fundraiser for Stacy A. Marling 🇺🇸
📍 Sunrise Inn of Warren – Warren, OH
🕒 6:00 PM
Community fundraiser event.

Writing Through Grief Workshop ✍️
📍 Girard Free Library – Girard, OH
🕒 6:00 PM
A more reflective, supportive workshop setting.

Cool Cat Karaoke 🎤
📍 Birdfish Brewing Co. – Columbiana, OH
🕒 6:00 PM
Low-key karaoke night.

Open Mic Night 🎶
📍 Sundog Ciderhouse – Columbiana, OH
🕒 6:00 PM
Local talent, casual vibe.

Hat Burn and Paint Class 🧢
📍 Mystic Angels Reiki – Boardman, OH
🕒 6:00 PM
Creative workshop—custom hat designs.

Ohio is So Gay: Past, Present & Future 🏳️‍🌈
📍 Westside Bowl – Youngstown, OH
🕒 7:00 PM
Talk + discussion event.

Cork & Sax Quartet 🎷
📍 Cork & Cap Bottle Shop – Boardman, OH
🕒 7:00 PM
Live music with a relaxed atmosphere.

Old Skool Throwback Thursday 🎧
📍 Up A Creek – Lowellville, OH
🕒 7:00 PM
Throwback music night.

Maundy Thursday Service ✝️
📍 323 Wick Ave – Youngstown, OH
🕒 7:00 PM
Evening church service.

Spring Obedience and Rally Trial 🐕
📍 13210 Mahoning Ave, North Jackson, OH
🕒 Fri–Sun (Apr 3–5)
Dog training + competition weekend.

Ohio Premier Archery – Grand Opening! 🏹
📍 15830 Georgia Rd, Middlefield, OH
🕒 Fri–Sat (Apr 3–4)
New facility opening with events + demos.

FREE Community Easter Egg Hunt + Open Gym 🐣
📍 14999 White Rd, Middlefield, OH
🕒 9:00 AM
Big turnout expected—free and family-friendly.

FREE Community Easter Egg Hunt + Open Gym 🐣
📍 14999 White Rd, Middlefield, OH
🕒 9:00 AM
Big turnout expected—free and family-friendly.

Create with Mini Baby Highland Cows: Easter Bash 🐰
📍 1840 W State St, Alliance, OH
🕒 10:00 AM
Hands-on Easter-themed experience.

Transcribing History ✍️
📍 328 Mahoning Ave NW, Warren, OH
🕒 10:00 AM
Local history-focused workshop.

Bunny Shop Hop of New Castle 🐰
📍 1401 E Washington St, New Castle, PA
🕒 11:00 AM
Hop around local shops with Easter deals and fun.

Easter Egg Hunt 🐣
📍 Covington Skilled Nursing, East Palestine, OH
🕒 11:00 AM
Community Easter event.

Free Annual Easter Dinner 🍽️
📍 155 Tod Ave NW, Warren, OH
🕒 12:00 PM
Free meal for the community.

Fish Fry Fridays 🐟
📍 395 W California Ave, Sebring, OH
🕒 12:00 PM
Classic Friday fish fry.

Forest Therapy Walk 🌿
📍 Cobblehaus at the Falls, Youngstown, OH
🕒 1:00 PM
Nature reset.

Fish Fry 🐟
📍 American Legion, New Brighton, PA
🕒 3:00 PM
Another fish fry option.

Pop-In Project: Crochet Open Studio 🧶
📍 307 5th St, Ellwood City, PA
🕒 3:30 PM
Drop-in creative session.

Baseball Opening Day ⚾
📍 715 15th St, Beaver Falls, PA
🕒 4:00 PM
Kick off baseball season locally.

Mespo Fish Fry 🐟
📍 Mesopotamia Town Hall, Mesopotamia, OH
🕒 4:30 PM
Well-known local fry.

Food Truck: The Manna Truk 🚚
📍 20 S Mercer St, New Castle, PA
🕒 5:00 PM
Food truck stop.

Open Poetry Night 📖
📍 7095 Lockwood Blvd, Boardman, OH
🕒 5:00 PM
Open mic poetry.

First Fridays: Downtown Youngstown at OH WOW! ✨
📍 OH WOW! Science Center, Youngstown, OH
🕒 5:00 PM
Downtown energy + activities.

Easter Egg Hunt 🐣
📍 7271 W Market St, Mercer, PA
🕒 5:00 PM
Another solid family option.

Collaboration Art Show 🎨
📍 180 N Park Ave, Warren, OH
🕒 6:00 PM
Local art showcase.

Easter Bingo Night 🎟️
📍 Luva Bella Winery, Lowellville, OH
🕒 6:00 PM
Adult-friendly Easter fun.

Line Dancing (Barnyard Buddies 4-H) 💃
📍 West Branch Boosters, Beloit, OH
🕒 6:30 PM
Lessons + dancing.

MTG Commander Precon Party 🃏
📍 510 Jamison Ave, Ellwood City, PA
🕒 6:30 PM
Magic players night.

Good Friday Service ✝️
📍 Midway Mennonite Church, Columbiana, OH
🕒 6:30 PM
Evening service.

THIRD DAY 30th Anniversary Tour 🎶
📍 Covelli Centre, Youngstown, OH
🕒 7:00 PM
Big-name concert.

Matt Skeen Acoustic 🎸
📍 Barrel33, Salem, OH
🕒 7:00 PM
Live acoustic set.

“7 Last Words of Christ” ✝️
📍 20990 Oak St, Alliance, OH
🕒 7:00 PM
Special Good Friday service.

Paige Marie Live 🎤
📍 Oasis Indoor Golf & Sports, Boardman, OH
🕒 8:00 PM
Live music + crowd.

Explore Our Universe LIVE 🔭
📍 100 Lincoln Ave, Youngstown, OH
🕒 8:00 PM
Interactive science show.

Karaoke Night 🎤
📍 175 N Ellsworth Ave, Salem, OH
🕒 9:00 PM
Late-night option.

THE MEET UP – Community Fitness Birthday Party 🎉💪
📍 848 Woodland St NE — Warren, OH
🕒 8:00 AM
Workout party + community fitness vibes.

Community Breakfast 🍳🥞
📍 39 Cherry St — Columbiana, OH
🕒 8:00 AM
Classic hometown breakfast to start your day.

Easter Sweets Shoppe 🐣🍪
📍 47 E State St — Sharon, PA
🕒 10:00 AM
Sweet treats + Easter goodies.

Canfield Spring Super Toy Show 🧸🎲
📍 Canfield Fairgrounds — Canfield, OH
🕒 10:00 AM
Huge toy show with collectibles + vendors.

Adult Easter Egg Hunt 🍷🥚
📍 14101 Market St — Columbiana, OH
🕒 10:00 AM
Wine + eggs = a very good time.

Easter Scavenger Hunt at Salem First Friends! 🐰🔍
📍 1028 Jennings Ave — Salem, OH
🕒 11:00 AM
Fun hunt for kids through 6th grade.

Faithfully Made Pop-Up + Jam Tasting 🍓🍞
📍 The Dutch Cupboard — Columbiana, OH
🕒 11:00 AM
Local goods + homemade jam sampling.

Intro to Crochet 🧶
📍 307 5th St — Ellwood City, PA
🕒 12:00 PM
Learn the basics of crochet.

Pre-Season: Arcade Open in April 🎮
📍 12175 State St NE — Alliance, OH
🕒 12:00 PM
Arcade season kickoff.

Live Music at Piccadilly Parlour 🎶
📍 Piccadilly Parlour — Vienna, OH
🕒 12:00 PM
Afternoon live music set.

LEGO Mania at the Brookfield Library 🧱
📍 Brookfield Library — Brookfield, OH
🕒 1:00 PM
Creative LEGO builds for kids.

Photos with the Easter Bunny!! 🐰📸
📍 18 W Broad St — Newton Falls, OH
🕒 1:00 PM
Hop in for cute Easter pics.

Titanic Tea at the Peter Allen Inn ☕🚢
📍 8581 State St — Kinsman, OH
🕒 2:00 PM
Themed tea experience.

History of General Motors Lordstown Presentation 🚗
📍 Warren Library — Warren, OH
🕒 2:00 PM
Local history + GM legacy.

Kids' Easter Party 🎉🐣
📍 1400 Factory Ave — Ellwood City, PA
🕒 2:00 PM
Games, snacks, and Easter fun.

Special Saturday Easter Bingo 🎟️
📍 Old Holy Trinity Serbian Hall — Youngstown, OH
🕒 4:00 PM
Bingo + prizes.

MTG: TMNT Commander Party 🐢🎴
📍 8F South Main St — Columbiana, OH
🕒 4:00 PM
Magic players—this one's for you.

Sip & Craft: Painted “Stained Glass” Class 🎨
📍 7095 Lockwood Blvd — Boardman, OH
🕒 5:00 PM
Creative + relaxing craft night.

Mineshaft – Bears & Bunnies 🐻🐰
📍 1105 Poland Ave — Youngstown, OH
🕒 5:00 PM
Adult nightlife + themed party.

Turkey Shoot 🎯
📍 14480 Washingtonville Rd — Washingtonville, OH
🕒 7:00 PM
Classic target shoot event.

Easter Vigil 🕯️
📍 323 Wick Ave — Youngstown, OH
🕒 8:00 PM
Evening church service.

Egg Your Yard 2026 🐣🌙
📍 Keri’s Custom Creations — (Local Delivery)
🕒 Ongoing (Apr 4–5)
Surprise egg delivery setup.

Third Class + Bitter Alms @ Westside Bowl 🎶
📍 Westside Bowl — Youngstown, OH
🕒 8:00 PM
Live music lineup.

5 Elements w/ DJ WeaponX 🎧🔥
📍 Steel Valley Brew Works — Youngstown, OH
🕒 9:00 PM
Late-night DJ set.

Sunrise Service 🌅✝️
📍 6225 Quarry Rd — Lowellville, OH
🕒 6:30 AM
Early morning outdoor-style service.

Easter Brunch 🍽️🐣
📍 100 W Venango St — Mercer, PA
🕒 9:30 AM
Classic Easter brunch spread.

“No Bunny Eats Alone” – Easter at The Local Tap & Grill 🐰🍴
📍 2242 Greenville Rd — Mercer, PA
🕒 10:00 AM
Community-style Easter meal.

Easter Sunday Service ⛪
📍 The Gate Church — North Lima, OH
🕒 10:30 AM
Traditional Easter service.

Easter Buffet at Waypoint 4180 🍽️
📍 4180 Westford Pl — Canfield, OH
🕒 11:00 AM
Upscale buffet option.

Easter Buffet at Ciminero’s Banquet Center 🍽️
📍 Ciminero’s — Niles, OH
🕒 12:00 PM
Family-style Easter dining.

Easter Buffet at the Peter Allen Inn 🍽️
📍 8581 State St — Kinsman, OH
🕒 12:00 PM
Cozy inn brunch experience.

Easter Luncheon 🌸🍽️
📍 14101 Market St — Columbiana, OH
🕒 12:00 PM
Spring-themed lunch event.

Easter Sunday & Candy Rain 🍬⛪
📍 Abundant Grace Church — Youngstown, OH
🕒 2:00 PM
Service + candy drop for kids.

Even if they don’t have big concerts listed for that exact week, the following local spots often feature live music, open mic nights, or bands — and it’s worth checking their event calendars closer to the dates:

Boardman Park
📍 Boardman
Beautiful local park with walking trails, playgrounds, and peaceful outdoor space if weather cooperates.

Mill Creek MetroParks & Fellows Riverside Gardens
📍 Youngstown
Scenic winter walks, photo spots, and relaxing nature escapes right in the city.

Downtown Youngstown Museums & Galleries
📍 Downtown Youngstown
Browse rotating exhibits, local artist displays, and cultural attractions including the Butler and surrounding art spaces.

— The YoTown Scoop Team