Labor United Celebration
Dates: Sept. 2 & 3
Address: Northmoreland Park,
280 Markle Road, Apollo
Contact: co.westmoreland.pa.us
This event includes a giant flea market,
great food, an arts and crafts show and a
variety of musical performances. For only
$3, children can purchase an “All-Day Ride
Pass” and receive unlimited access to carnival
rides, a petting zoo, horse-drawn trolley rides
and circus shows. Visit the website for more
information.
Ligonier Highland Games
Dates: Sept. 22 & 23
Address: Idlewild Park, Route 30,
Ligonier
Contact: ligonierhighlandgames.org
Join more than 5,000 people and
experience exciting competitions in piping,
fiddling and drumming, athletic events such
as tossing the caber and the Scottish hammer
throw, Highland dancing and Scottish country
dancing, as well as the timeless tradition of
Gaelic Mod. Shop for Celtic wares including
pottery, jewelry, tartans, Scottish food, and, of
course, kilts! Visit the clan tents to explore the
history and genealogy of Scotland’s families.
Enjoy the children’s games, the Massed
Bands (hundreds of pipers and drummers at
once!), Scottish-breed dog exhibits, and Celtic
performers from all over the world! Visit the
website for more information.
Mount Pleasant Glass
and Ethnic Festival
Dates: Sept. 28-30
Address: 1 South Diamond Street and
Washington Street, and Veterans Park,
Mount Pleasant
Contact:
mtpleasantglassandethnicfestival.com
Celebrate the rich ethnic history and
glass making tradition of the small town of
Mount Pleasant. Every last ful l weekend in
September, the streets come alive with music,
crafts, food and fun. Visit the website for more
information.
Pennsylvania Arts and Crafts
Labor Day Festival
Dates: Sept. 1-3
Address: Westmoreland Fairgrounds,
123 Blue Ribbon Lane, Greensburg
Contact: familyfestivals.com
Come and celebrate the end of summer!
With more than 200 exhibits situated
on the Westmoreland Fairgrounds in
rural Greensburg, there’s something for
everyone! The festival also includes food, live
entertainment, kids’ activities and more. Visit
the website for more details.
Pittsburgh Irish Festival
Dates: Sept. 7-9
Address: Riverplex at Sandcastle,
1000 Sandcastle Drive, West Homestead
Contact: pghirishfest.org
Pennsylvania’s largest annual celebration of
Celtic music, dance, lore and food! Visit the
website for more information.
FOR FOODIES
Delmont Apple ‘N Arts Festival
Dates: Oct. 6 & 7
Address: Shields Farm, 326 East
Pittsburgh Street, Delmont
Contact: delmontapplenarts.com, or
724.325.8867
Take a bite out of fall fun at the Apple
‘n Arts Festival! It is a craft show featuring
more than 150 arts and crafts vendors and
30 food vendors, handmade items from local
crafters, delicious food, hot apple cider, and
homemade apple treats. Festival proceeds
benefit the community. Visit the website for
more information.
Edgewood Oktoberfest
Date: Sept. 9
Address: Koenig Field,
401 Greendale Avenue, Edgewood
Contact: edgewoodfoundation.org
A family-friendly afternoon of beer, cider
and brats (lemonade and hot dogs for the
kids)! It features a selection of seasonal
beers and other tasty items from local
companies. All proceeds
raised go toward future
community projects!
Attendees must be 21 or
over to consume alcoholic
beverages. Visit the website
for more information.
Explore East Liberty
Wine Festival
Date: Sept. 8
Address: Broad Street (from Highland
Ave. to Center Ave.), East Liberty
Contact: eastlibertychamber.org/Wine-
Festival
Food, fun and fantastic wine! The festival
is about to take the neighborhood by storm
again with its 2nd Annual installment. Enjoy
local eats, live music and a tour of the region’s
best wineries. This event is poised to host
hundreds of Pittsburghers on the main streets
of “S’Liberty,” ready to entice and entertain
with the best the city has to offer. Visit the
website for information
on purchasing tickets
and other details.
Food Truck Festival
and Vendor
Marketplace
Dates: Sept. 15 & 16
Address: Westmoreland
County Fairgrounds, 123
Blue Ribbon Lane, Greensburg
Contact: huffspromo.com, or
330.493.4130
Festival-goers will have up to 30 food trucks
of all flavors to choose from, and may shop
and browse with up to 30 vendors of arts and
crafts and other specialty gift items. Visit the
website for more information.
McKeesport Rib Fest
Dates: Labor Day Weekend
Address: Lions Band Shell in
Renziehausen Park, Tulip Drive,
McKeesport
Contact: mckeesportbands.com/rib-
festival
Known for attracting some of the region’s
best barbecue vendors, it’s easy to see why
this festival has become one of the most
anticipated events of the year. With live
entertainment, an authentic car cruise, and a
spectacular fireworks display to close out the
celebration, the McKeesport Rib Festival is
definitely one event you don’t want to miss.
Visit the website for more information.
Murrysville Export Rotary Club
Chili Oktoberfest
Date: Oct. 20
Time: Noon to 6 p.m.
Address: Murrysville Volunteer
Fire Company’s Picnic Pavilion,
3235 Sardis Road, Murrysville
Contact: murrysville-exportrotary.
com, murrysvilleparecreation.com, or
724.327.2100, ext. 131 or 115
Keep it spicy this fall! With 30 types of hot
and mild chili to sample, the Chili Oktoberfest
is the hottest event in town! Contestants of
all ages are eligible to enter and the event is
family friendly, with live entertainment, kids’
games, refreshments, Rivertowne beverages
and more! Hosted by the Murrysville Export
Rotary Club and in cooperation with the
Murrysville Recreation Department! Visit
the websites for ticket information and more
details.
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