Johnstown Insider – Weekend January 8-11, 2026

A full weekend is ahead across the Johnstown area, with something for just about everyone. From the final night of holiday lights downtown and state championship competition at the War Memorial, to live music, dance parties, and local concerts, there’s no shortage of ways to get out and enjoy the weekend. Whether you’re planning something family-friendly or a night out, here’s what’s happening around town.

Best of luck to all the cheerleaders competing in the PIAA Competitive Spirit Championships this weekend at the War Memorial. Events like this bring incredible energy to our city, and we’re proud to welcome teams, families, and fans from across Pennsylvania. A big thank-you as well to the local businesses, volunteers, and venues helping support the athletes and making Johnstown a great host city.

Last Lights
People's Natural Gas Park
One last chance to enjoy the holiday lights during this free, family-friendly downtown event.

PIAA Competitive Spirit Championships
1st Summit Arena at Cambria County War Memorial
Top cheer and competitive spirit teams from across Pennsylvania compete at the state level.

Boomtown Concert
Richland Firehall
Live concert with basket raffles, pull tabs, and food and drinks available.

InsideOut at Ponfeigh Distillery
Ponfeigh Distillery, Somerset
High-energy dance party featuring hits from the 80s through today.

Felix and The Hurricanes
Westwood Bar and Grill
Live band playing blues, rock, southern, classic, and country favorites.

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9:00 AM - Red Cross Blood Drive (Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber) - Donate blood during this community blood drive in Windber.

10:00 AM - Pet Food Pantry (St. Mark's Episcopal Church) - Monthly pet food pantry providing assistance for local pet owners in need.

2:00 PM - Civil Service Workshop (PA CareerLink Somerset) - Learn how to apply for state, federal, and postal jobs.

5:00 PM - Last Lights (People's Natural Gas Park) - Enjoy the final night of holiday lights during this free, family-friendly downtown event.

5:30 PM - Girl's Night at Coal Country Brewing (Ebensburg) - Girls night out with drinks, food, and permanent jewelry.

6:00 PM - True Crime Book Club (Cambria County Library) - Monthly nonfiction true crime discussion group at the library.

All Day - PIAA Competitive Spirit Championships (1st Summit Arena at Cambria County War Memorial) - High school competitive cheer teams compete in state championship rounds.

10:00 AM - Play & Grow Storytime (Somerset County Library) - Weekly storytime with stories, activities, and fun for young children.

7:00 PM - Matt Smolko LIVE at Coal Country Brewing (Revloc) - Live blue-collar Americana music at Coal Country Brewing.

9:00 PM - Felix and The Hurricanes (Westwood Bar and Grill) - High-energy live band playing blues, rock, and classic country.

9:00 PM - 90's Country Outlaws Band (Glades Pike Taverne) - Live 90s country favorites from Garth Brooks, Travis Tritt, and more.

All Day - PIAA Competitive Spirit Championships (1st Summit Arena at Cambria County War Memorial) - Final rounds of the PIAA state competitive spirit championships.

9:00 AM - Theophania: It's All Greek To Me, Baronial 12th Night (Johnstown Masonic Event & Conference Center) - Greek-themed medieval festival with feasting, fighting, arts, and bardic performances.

1:00 PM - Stray Dogs at Glades Pike Winery (Seven Springs) - Afternoon acoustic live music with wine tastings at the winery.

4:00 PM - January Boardgame Night 2026 (Johnstown) - Community board game night with food and featured tabletop games.

5:00 PM - Bill Young at Rusty Musket Distillery (Boswell) - Live acoustic music paired with craft cocktails in a relaxed distillery setting.

5:00 PM - InsideOut at Ponfeigh Distillery (Somerset) - Dance party featuring hits from the 80s through today.

7:00 PM - Walt & Jackie at Homestead Inn (Elton) - Live music performance celebrating a birthday night at the bar.

7:00 PM - Square Dance at New Germany Grove Hall (Summerhill) - Community square dance with live country music.

7:00 PM - Live Acoustic at Coal Country Brewing (Ebensburg) - Live acoustic rock, blues, and country at Coal Country Brewing.

7:00 PM - Line Dancing at Berlin Vets Home (Berlin) - Beginner-friendly line dancing with an instructor; all ages welcome.

8:00 PM - Boomtown Concert (Richland Firehall) - Live concert with basket raffle, pull tabs, and food and drinks available.

10:00 PM - Octane at Woodside Bar and Grill (Belmont) - High-energy live band returns for their first show of 2026.

9:00 AM - Breakfast (Berlin Vets Home) (Berlin) - Community breakfast with classic favorites and drink specials.

7:00 PM - Christmas Concert (Westmont Presbyterian Church) (Johnstown) - Festive choral concert followed by a free reception.

No Johnstown Tomahawks home games this week. The Hawks will be back on the ice at 1st Summit Arena soon — we’ll have the next dates here when they return.

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