A. Crivelli Auto Group

07/13/2026

🎶❤️ What an incredible weekend! The Franklin Blues & Barbecue Festival would not have been possible without the generous support of our amazing sponsors.

Because of your commitment to our community, thousands of people enjoyed world-class blues, mouthwatering barbecue, and unforgettable memories—all while helping us continue our mission of supporting local high school music programs and scholarship opportunities for young musicians.

Your partnership means more than just putting on a great festival—it helps inspire the next generation of musicians and keeps the blues alive in our community.

To every sponsor, volunteer, musician, vendor, and festival-goer: THANK YOU for making this year's festival such an incredible success. We are truly grateful for your support and can't wait to do it all again next year!

Please join us in showing our sponsors some love by supporting the businesses that support our community. 💙🎸🎷

STAGE SPONSOR: Mike and Joyce Hughes

MAJOR SPONSOR: A. Crivelli Automotive Group

HEADLINE SPONSOR: Franklin Elks Lodge #110

BACKSTAGE PASS SPONSORS: Carl the dog, Trails to Ales Brewery

BAND SPONSORS: Caldwell Signage Solutions, Blues Society of Western PA, Community Ambulance Service, Marci Mustello State Representative, Birddog Strategies, Eastern Atlantic States Regioal Council of Carpenters, West Park Guitar and Music

GROUPIE SPONSORS: Amy Judson Burak, Blues Fans Penny and Keith, Bob and Becky Witherup, Chip Abramovic, Damian and Kimsoy Rudder, Dan and Kathy Paulo, Dave Ferraro MD and Veronica Santee, MD, Doug and Nikki Volmrich, Edward Jones - Chris Rakow, Franklin Insurance Agency, Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #328, Jeff and Daneen Hufnagel, Jim and Gretchen Himes, Jim and Lynda Williams, John and Sandy Thomas, Margie and Dave, Max Schang, Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry, and Tourism, Paul and Ellen Flickner

ROADIE SPONSORS: Tracey Whitehill, Doreen Luisi, Booher Financial Solutions LLC, Allan and Lois Casto

07/11/2026

The EnviroBash promises something for everyone.

Children can:
* Learn to fish with Gram’s Gear at 1, 3 and 5 p.m.
* Cameron County Outdoor Youth Activities
* Seneca Rocks Audubon will feature ongoing youth programs throughout the day
* Venango County Conservation District will be providing hands-on, in-stream science programming suitable for older children and adults alike.

Wildlife exhibitors and programs include these and many others:
* The Keystone Elk Country Alliance with the elk trailer
* Pennsylvania Reptile and Amphibian Survey Coordinator with live specimens
* Bat Conservation with Terry Lobdell

Local history will be on display:
* Pre-colonial archeological finds
* Drake’s Well
* The famed Monarch Park, the location of today’s Waltonian Park

Also showcasing:
* Artists in Nature Show and Sale.
* Local and regional outdoor recreation opportunities

For a full list of programming and updates visit the link in the comments.

07/08/2026

You still have time to qualify for a chance to win 🚗 🎶

🚗Drive around in a new car!
⛽Get $1,000 in gas!
📆 Get your calendars at: Country Fair in Meadville, Cochranton, Linesville, Oil City, all A. Crivelli Dealerships in Venango County... also all 4 Bear's Furniture locations!
😎Good luck from Froggy!
⭐Bonus chance to enter on the Listen To Froggy App!
📱Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wgyy.player&hl=en-US
📱iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/listen-to-froggy/id6469060355

07/06/2026

Attention Nature Lovers 🌳🍄
& Smokey Bear Lovers 🐻

Come enjoy a fun-filled day for everyone from ages 5-to-105. Explore and learn about nature as well as the state’s wildlife, forests, waterways & outdoor recreational opportunities. Enjoy Artists in nature show and sale, as well as a chainsaw artist at work.

🍴Lion’s Food Truck
🍦Jr. Ike’s Ice Cream Stand

Waltonian Park
📍396 Monarch Park Road - Franklin
🗓️Saturday - July 18th
⏰11:30AM - 7PM

A. Crivelli Auto Group is a Proud to be a Sponsor for this Event 🐻

The EnviroBash promises something for everyone.

Children can:
* Learn to fish with Gram’s Gear at 1, 3 and 5 p.m.
* Cameron County Outdoor Youth Activities
* Seneca Rocks Audubon will feature ongoing youth programs throughout the day
* Venango County Conservation District will be providing hands-on, in-stream science programming suitable for older children and adults alike.

Wildlife exhibitors and programs include these and many others:
* The Keystone Elk Country Alliance with the elk trailer
* Pennsylvania Reptile and Amphibian Survey Coordinator with live specimens
* Bat Conservation with Terry Lobdell

Local history will be on display:
* Pre-colonial archeological finds
* Drake’s Well
* The famed Monarch Park, the location of today’s Waltonian Park

Also showcasing:
* Artists in Nature Show and Sale.
* Local and regional outdoor recreation opportunities

For a full list of programming and updates visit the link in the comments.

07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day from A. Crivelli Auto Group. We will be closed today, Saturday July 4th.

We will return to regular hours Monday, July 6th. Wishing everyone a safe & happy holiday weekend!! 🇺🇸

06/30/2026

4th of July Deals 🇺🇸

We’ve recently dropped the prices drastically on this 2013 Motorhome as well as the 2022 Savana Van. If you’re looking to start traveling, now’s the best time to buy. Give your favorite salesperson a call or stop by to check them out in person!!

A. Crivelli Auto Group
📍 768 Allegheny Blvd - Franklin
☎️(814) 670-1100

06/29/2026

Due to the holiday, our sales department hours look slightly different this week.

Tomorrow, June 30th, we will be open until 8pm. This Friday, July 3rd we will close at 5pm. On Saturday July 4th we will be CLOSED so our employees can spend some time with their families.

We wish every a safe and happy Independence Day 🇺🇸

06/23/2026

Music credit goes to the wondertul Erin Harpe - Roots & Blues 🎶

What an absolutely gorgeous weekend we had at Franklin Blues & Barbecue Festival in Bandstand
Park downtown Franklin!! It’s a joy to see the members of our community come together to organize this event every year. The proceeds from this festival with be donated to our local schools to benefit their music programs. As of 2025 over $70,000 has been donated!! 🎵🎸🥁🎺

🚘 A. Crivelli Auto Group is proud to be able to sponsor Franklin Blues & Barbecue Festival for 10+ years!!

Franklin Blues & Barbecue Festival

06/22/2026

What an absolutely gorgeous weekend we had at Franklin Blues & Barbecue Festival in Bandstand Park downtown Franklin 🎶🍴

All of the volunteers that worked to organize this event did an outstanding job. Thank you for bringing such an amazing event to our community every summer.

The proceeds from this festival with be donated to our local schools to benefit their music programs. As of now over $70,000 has been donated 🎺🎶

A. Crivelli Auto Group is proud to be able to sponsor Franklin Blues & Barbecue Festival for 10+ years!!