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Cranberry Township Community Days Dates: July 12-14 Address: Community Day Main Event: Cranberry Community Park, 111 Ernie Mashuda Drive, Cranberry Township (Check website for Fire Company Golf Outing and Martinis with Monet.) Contact: ctcchest.org, or 724.776.4806 Three days of fun featuring Art in the Park, a car cruise, concerts, free kids area, a carnival and more! Proceeds benefit the next Project of the Year, The Nature Trails and Championship Disc Golf Course in North Boundary Park. Visit the website for a schedule of activities. Franklin Park Borough’s Festival in the Park Date: June 30 Time: 4 p.m. Address: Blueberry Hill Park Activity Center, Blaine’s Way, Franklin Park Contact: franklinparkborough.us, or 412.364.4115, ext. 347 Featuring inflatable fun for all ages, children’s activities, food booths and live music! This summer celebration will be held on the lower fields at Blueberry Hill Park. The night caps off with a magnificent fireworks display around dusk. Visit the website for more information. Guyasuta Festival Dates: Aug. 6-11 Address: Kennedy Park, 13th and North Canal Streets, Sharpsburg Contact: sharpsburgborough.com, Facebook.com/GuyasutaCommittee, or 412.781.0546 Fun for families! Featuring week-long events including carnival rides, nightly entertainment, free corn and watermelon, a full day of free activities, games and prizes for children. The festival ends with a spectacular fireworks display. Visit the website for more information. Hampton Township Independence Day/Community Day Celebration Date: July 3 Address: Hampton Community Park, 3101 McCulley Road, Allison Park Contact: hampton-pa.org, or 412.486.0400 Packed with fun activities for the entire family including kids’ activities, games, live musical entertainment, carnival-style food, community vendors and more! Don’t forget your folding chair to watch the spectacular fireworks display. Visit the website for the entire schedule of events. ‘In Harmony’ Heritage Music Festival Dates: July 20 & 21 Addresses: Friday – Mennonite Meetinghouse, 114 Wise Road; Saturday – Harmonist Barn Museum, 303 Mercer Road, Harmony Contact: inharmonyfestival.com, or 724.452.7341 This concert was the vision of the late John Ruch, former president of Historic Harmony. There will be two days of great entertainment! Be sure to take time and visit all the wonderful shops in Harmony as well. Visit the website for more information, cost and show times. Horse Trading Days Dates: July 19-21 Address: Various locations throughout Zelienople area Contact: horsetradingdays.com, or 412.995.8401 Bring the whole family for three amazing days of old-fashioned food, music, and contests in beautiful Zelienople! Visit the website for a schedule of events. Leetsdale 4th of July Celebration Dates: July 4 and surrounding days Address: Various locations in Leetsdale Contact: leetsdale4thofjuly.com, or facebook.com/Leetsdale4thofjuly celebration Since 1943! Enjoy a parade, party in the park, fireworks and a carnival. Want this tradition to continue for generations to come? Donations are always welcome. Visit the website or Facebook page for more information and a schedule of events. Mars 4th of July Community Celebration Date: July 4 Address: Downtown Mars Contact: marsborough.com, or facebook.com/MarsBorough Celebrate the nation’s birthday with a parade, community vendors, food, kids activities, live music and a fantastic fireworks display! Visit the Facebook page for more information. Marshall Township Community Day Date: Aug. 25 Time: 3 p.m. Address: Knob Hill Park, 415 Knob Road, Marshall Contact: twp.marshall.pa.us, or 724.935.3090 x115 Join family and friends for a fun-filled day. Events include great food, live music and crafts, games, inflatables, fireworks and more! Visit the website for a schedule of events. Ohio Township Volunteer Fire Company’s Annual Carnival Dates: July 20-21 Address: Ohio Township Community Park, Ohio Township (Check online for the parade route.) Contact: ohiotwpfire.com/category/ events, or facebook.com/Ohio- Township-Volunteer-Fire-Company Support the OTVFC! Featuring kids’ activities, games, a Fire Truck Parade, live musical entertainment, a fantastic fireworks display and so much more. Visit the Facebook page for the schedule of events. Pine Township Community Day Date: TBA – check the website. Address: Pine Community Park, 100 Pine Park Drive, Pine Township Contact: twp.pine.pa.us, or 724.625.1636 Friends, festivities and fun! Featuring activities for all ages including food vendors, games, crafts, inflatables and live entertainment, topped off with a spectacular fireworks display! Visit the website for a schedule of events. Continued on next page > MARS AREA ❘ SUMMER 2018 31