Touch a Truck When : July 16 Where : Fairview Park , 129 Greenwood Drive , South Fayette For more info : southfayettepa . com
Children and adults can explore trucks , buses , tractors , and other big vehicles at this hands-on event . In addition to township and community vehicles , there will be food , activities , booths , and more .
Whiskey Rebellion 5K Run / Walk When : July 4 Where : Canon-Mac Football Stadium , 1 North Jefferson Avenue , Canonsburg For more info : runsignup . com
The 39th Annual Whiskey Rebellion 5K race continues a Canonsburg tradition . The race takes place before the big July 4th parade . One hundred percent of the proceeds from this event benefit the Canon- McMillan cross country team .
Festivals in the Burgh
Bloomfield Little Italy Days When : August 17-20 Where : Liberty Avenue ( from Ella St . to Gross St .), Pittsburgh ( Bloomfield ) For more info : littleitalydays . com
Bring your appetite to one of the region ’ s largest heritage festivals . Expect lots of music and food , games , and activities for the kids amidst Bloomfield ’ s unique shops and fine restaurants . This four-day festival will have three packed stages with more than 30 acts . Little Italy Days started in 2002 to celebrate Bloomfield ’ s Italian heritage and to create a destination spot for Italian-themed entertainment and food .
Northside Music Festival When : July 14-16 Where : Various locations in Pittsburgh ’ s North Side For more info :
northsidemusicfestival . com Formerly known as the Deutschtown Music Festival , this event is free for anyone who wants to listen to some great live music . Organizers say the rebranding is an effort to focus more on the North Side as a whole and not just the Deutschtown neighborhood .
Picklesburgh When : July 21-23 Where : The Roberto Clemente Bridge , Downtown Pittsburgh For more info : picklesburgh . com
Picklesburgh is the destination for all things pickled . This culinary celebration goes well beyond the dill pickle . Enjoy
international dishes , artisan cocktails and beers that feature pickled ingredients , and lots of other prepared foods . There will also be canning demonstrations and much more . It ’ s kind of a big dill !
Pittsburgh Black Music Festival When : July 13-15 Where : Point State Park and Market Square , Downtown Pittsburgh For more info : visitpittsburgh . com
This festival celebrates the history and heritage of jazz , gospel , R & B and soul music in America . The free outdoor music event also features food vendors , speakers , cultural activities and more .
Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival When : September 15-17 Where : Highmark Stadium , 510 West Station Square Drive , Pittsburgh For more info : pittsburghjazzfest . org
The International Jazz Festival brings the best of jazz to Pittsburgh . World-renowned musicians , local jazz pros and new artists to watch will take the stage to create a sound experience like no other . This annual event is presented by the August Wilson African American Cultural Center . Be ready to party , dance , sing , and even make some musical memories .
Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix When : Starting July 13 Where : Various locations in and around the city of Pittsburgh For more info : pvgp . org
The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix is “ the nation ’ s largest vintage street race ,” part of an event spanning 10 days with two race weekends , car shows , parties , parades , and motorsport events .
The Original Pittsburgh Taco Festival When : August 26 Where : 3 Crossings , 2875 Railroad Street , Pittsburgh ( Strip District )
For more info : facebook . com / pghtacofest
This event gathers some of the best tacos in one place for a family-friendly event featuring live entertainment and more than 25 food trucks , street vendors , specialty drinks , an art market , salsa dancing lessons , and lots of fun activities . n
U We love to inform our readers about fun events happening in our local communities . Send an email to d . mountain @ icmags . com if you have details about a future event in this or the surrounding area .
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