Johnstown Insider – Weekend March 5-8, 2026

March is here and the weekend lineup is stacked. From Friday fish fries and a Shamrock 5K to cardboard sled racing on the mountain and a full slate of live music Saturday night, there’s something happening in every corner of the Johnstown area. Here’s what’s going on around Johnstown this weekend!

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Ace’s Lenten Fish Fry
Aces — Johnstown
Friday fish fry featuring haddock, salmon, crab cakes, shrimp, pierogi, and classic Lenten favorites.

2026 Shamrock Shake 5K Run & Walk
The Johnstown Galleria — Johnstown
Festive St. Patrick’s Day 5K, 0K race, medals, and family-friendly fun.

Cardboard Derby
Laurel Mountain Ski Resort — Boswell
Build and race cardboard sleds with music, food, and mountain activities.

PENS Watch Party & Game Ticket Drawing!
The Crow’s Nest — Johnstown
Watch the Pens and enter to win April game tickets during the drawing.

Shallow 9
Westwood Bar & Grill — Johnstown
Live party favorites with a $5 cover and high-energy Saturday night vibes.

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10:00 AM - Somerset Headshots (Realty One Group - Somerset) - Headshot mini sessions by appointment only with studio lighting and edited images.

11:00 AM - Primanti Dine to Donate (Primanti Bros. - Johnstown) - Show the event ad and 20% of proceeds benefit Johnstown BMX.

11:00 AM - Winter Drop-In Storytime (Cambria County Library - Johnstown) - Storytime for children ages 0-5. No registration required.

6:00 PM - Ballroom Basics 1 - Log Art Dance (Community Arts Center of Cambria County - Johnstown) - Beginner ballroom course covering Waltz, Swing, Rumba, and more.

6:00 PM - Cookbook Club (Highland Community Library - Johnstown) - Monthly cookbook discussion and dish share featuring Good Things by Samin Nosrat.

6:30 PM - Laurel Highlands Antique Bottle Club (March Meeting) (Hoss's Steak & Sea House - Belmont) - Monthly meeting with bottle buying, selling, educational program, and raffle.

7:00 PM - Ballroom Basics 2 - Log Art Dance (Community Arts Center of Cambria County - Johnstown) - Continuation ballroom class featuring multiple dance styles.

7:00 PM - The Rosebud Bistro March Music Video Bingo Night! (The Rosebud Bistro - Parkhill) - Free music video bingo with prizes awarded each round.

11:00 AM - Visitation Parish Fish Fry (Visitation Parish - 1127 McKinley Ave, Johnstown) - Haddock sandwich dinner with sides and beverage. Take-out or delivery available within 5 miles.

1:00 PM - Pick-Up Sticks (Ebensburg Cambria Public Library - Ebensburg) - Knit or crochet meetup. All skill levels welcome. No registration required.

3:00 PM - Crafternoons! First Fridays at 3:00 pm (Mary S. Biesecker Public Library - Somerset) - Free self-paced crafts for kids ages 5–10 and families. Materials provided.

4:00 PM - Ace’s Lenten Fish Fries (Ace’s - Johnstown) - Lenten fish fry featuring haddock, salmon, crab cakes, shrimp, pierogi, haluski, and more. Dine-in or take-out.

4:00 PM - Fish Fry Benefiting Cambria County Swift Water Rescue Team (East Taylor Municipal Building - Mineral Point) - Haddock, lobster, fresh-cut fries, and milkshakes. Proceeds support Swift Water Rescue.

4:00 PM - Fish Fry (Conemaugh Township VFD Station 610 - Tire Hill) - Baked or fried haddock or shrimp dinners with two sides. Eat-in or take-out.

5:30 PM - Create & Wear: Introduction to Jewelry-Making (Bottle Works Ethnic Arts Center - Johnstown) - Beginner jewelry-making class with all supplies included.

6:30 PM - 80s Skate Party (Hooversville Skating Rink - Hooversville) - 80s themed skate night. Dress up and bring your best moves.

7:00 PM - Dave Howsare & Nev Hostetler in Windber @ Zeigler’s Tavern (Zeigler’s Tavern - Windber) - Live music performance in the tavern.

7:00 PM - Bob Clawson at Asiago’s Tuscan Italian (Asiago’s Tuscan Italian - Johnstown) - Live music in the bar as part of Friday night lineup.

7:30 PM - Stilettos, Survivors and Studs! An Evening of Hometown Hockey! (1st Summit Arena - Johnstown) - Fundraising hockey event with food, lounge access, and vendors.

8:00 PM - John Miller at Coal Country (Coal Country Brewing LLC - Revloc) - Solo acoustic performance in a relaxed brewery setting.

8:00 AM - 2026 Shamrock Shake 5K Run & Walk (The Johnstown Galleria) - Festive St. Patrick's Day 5K, 0K race, and family fun.

10:00 AM - Annual Spring Craft & Vendor Show (Johnstown Masonic Event & Conference Center) - Spring shopping with local crafters, vendors, and basket raffle.

10:00 AM - Somerset County Maple Taste & Tour (Laurel Highlands) - Tour sugar camps, taste fresh maple syrup, and enjoy demos.

1:00 PM - Cardboard Derby at Laurel Mountain (Laurel Mountain Ski Resort) - Build and race cardboard sleds plus live music and activities.

2:00 PM - 2026 Conemaugh Township EMS Annual First Responders Basket Party (Davidsville Community Church) - Support local EMS with baskets, tickets, and virtual drawing.

5:00 PM - PENS Watch Party & Game Ticket Drawing! (The Crow's Nest) - Watch the Pens and enter to win April game tickets.

5:00 PM - David Powell (Rusty Musket Distilling Co., Boswell) - Live rock and country acoustic set on the Garage Stage.

6:00 PM - Line Dancing (3900 Somerset Pike, Johnstown) - Free line dance lessons followed by open dancing.

6:30 PM - Jerry Vitale at Tap814 Speakeasy (Tap814 Speakeasy) - Live acoustic music as part of March Saturday series.

7:00 PM - Christopher Mark Jones and The Roots Ensemble (Venue of Merging Arts - VOMA) - Folk, rock, and blues performance. BYOB 21+.

7:00 PM - Riverside Night at the Races (Riverside Volunteer Fire Company) - Horse race fundraiser with food, drinks, and prizes.

9:00 PM - Windber Slovak (Slovak Educational Club, Windber) - 80's to now dance party.

9:00 PM - Shallow 9 (Westwood Bar & Grill) - Party favorites live with $5 cover.

9:00 PM - Gone Country (The Alley SportsBar, Central City) - Live country music debut performance.

10:00 PM - The Rusty Shackles @ Windber Hotel (The Windber Hotel) - Live band with $5 cover at the door.

10:00 PM - Spring Break @ Woodside Bar and Grill (Woodside Bar and Grill) - 90s and 2000s pop-rock night.

9:30 AM - Mimosa Brunch Buffet @ Harrigan's Café (Harrigan's Café & Wine Deck, Johnstown) - Monthly brunch buffet with mimosa bar and drink specials.

10:00 AM - Pennsylvania's Birthday (Somerset Historical Center, Somerset) - Free admission celebrating Pennsylvania's founding and local history.

11:00 AM - Basket Party (St. Michael Fire Hall, Saint Michael) - Spaghetti dinner included plus basket drawings and pull tabs.

1:00 PM - Cooking Class: Dumplings & Wine (The Wine Loft on Franklin, Johnstown) - Interactive dumpling-making class with wine pairing included.

The Johnstown Tomahawks are back home at 1st Summit Arena this weekend for a two-game series:

Friday, Mar 6

7:30 PM – Danbury Hat Tricks at Johnstown Tomahawks – 1st Summit Arena at Cambria County War Memorial

Saturday, Mar 7

7:00 PM – Danbury Hat Tricks at Johnstown Tomahawks – 1st Summit Arena at Cambria County War Memorial

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