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the Silver Star Meats Hot Dog Eating Contest, and the always-popular Wiener 100 dachshund races. Plus, all military (active duty, retired military, and veterans) get in free! Visit the website for more information. Dormont Day/Dormont’s 4th of July Celebration Date: July 4 Address: Dormont Pool Parking Lot, 1461 Dormont Avenue, Dormont Contact: boro.dormont.pa.us, or 412.561.8900 Celebrate with family and friends! Featuring food, live music, games and a fantastic fireworks display. Visit the website for more information. Green Tree Borough’s Fourth of July Celebration Date: July 4 Time: Noon Address: Wilson Park Pool, 825 Poplar Street, Green Tree Contact: greentreeboro.com, or 412.921.1110 Celebrate Independence Day courtesy of Green Tree! Featuring music, raffles, swimming, all-American cookout, fun with friends and family, and more! Visit the website for more information. Independence Day Celebration at Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village Date: July 4 Time: Noon Address: 401 Meadowcroft Road, Avella Contact: heinzhistorycenter.org, or 724.587.3412 Celebrate the spirit of America with historical demonstrations and period games at Meadowcroft on Independence Day. Visit the website for more information. Pleasant Hills Community Day Date: Aug. 10 Address: Mowry Park, 400 Mowry Drive, Pleasant Hills Contact: pleasanthillspa.com Opening ceremonies at Mowry Park immediately following the parade. Food, games, vendors, and local on-stage entertainment all day! As always, the evening will conclude with fireworks beginning at 9:45 p.m. Visit the website for more details. Upper St. Clair/South Fayette Fireworks Scott Township Community Day Date: July 4 Address: Scott Township Municipal Park, 448 Lindsay Road, Carnegie Contact: scott-twp.com, or 412.276.5300 A fun-filled day, with American Legion flag services, food and game booths, pool activities (must have a pool pass to participate), live music and fireworks. Visit the website for the schedule of events. Date: July 4 Address: Boyce Mayview Park in Upper St. Clair Contact: twpusc.org/crc/crc-home or southfayettepa.com Don’t miss this yearly fireworks display, which will be held on the Fourth of July in a partnership between the two communities. Fireworks are launched from Fairview Park. Visit the website for more information. South Fayette Community Day Washington County Fair Date: Aug. 24 Address: Fairview Park, 129 Greenwood Drive, South Fayette Contact: southfayettepa.com, or 412.221.8700 Featuring fun for all ages, including live entertainment, children’s and adult activities, food and beverages, vendors/ exhibitors and more! Visit the website for the schedule of events. Twilights & Tailgates at Trax Farms Date: July 27 Time: 5 to 9 p.m. Address: 528 Trax Road, Finleyville Contact: traxfarms.com, facebook.com/TraxFarms, or 412.835.3246 Don’t miss out on all the country fun happening! Hayrides to the pavilion, food trucks and live music from the Todd Jones acoustic duo. Attendees may purchase alcoholic drinks in the market to take on the hill and enjoy (off-premises alcohol not permitted). Froggy radio will be there from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. giving away t-shirts (while supplies last). Visit the Facebook page for more information. Dates: Aug. 11-17 Address: Washington County Fairgrounds, 2151 North Main Street, Washington Contact: washingtonfair.org, or 724.225.7718 Celebrating the region’s heritage, culture and community by providing wholesome family fun, great entertainment, friendly competition and educational experiences for the whole family. The fair is where agriculture, industry, education and recreation unite in a cooperative effort to dynamically portray the resources and accomplishments of the Washington County area. Visit the website for more information. Whiskey Rebellion Day at Oliver Miller Homestead Date: July 16 Time: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Address: 2301 Corrigan Drive, South Park Contact: olivermiller.org, or 412.835.1554 The Whiskey Rebellion of 1794 was the most significant domestic disturbance prior to the Civil War. The Miller family’s involvement in this historic event is reviewed with the aid of three short skits, Continued on next page > CHARTIERS VALLEY ❘ SUMMER 2019 15