Ligonier Highland Games
Date : Sept . 24 Address : Idlewild Park , Route 30 , Ligonier Contact : ligonierhighlandgames . org
Follow the skirl of bagpipes to beautiful Ligonier for the annual gathering of the clans . Join more than 5,000 people at the Ligonier Highland Games 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 .
McKeesport Rib Fest
Dates : Sept . 3 , 4 , 5 Address : Lions Band Shell in Renziehausen Park , Tulip Drive , McKeesport Contact : mckeesportbands . com / ribfestival
Why stay home and barbecue on Labor Day weekend ? Instead , bring the entire family out to Renziehausen Park for the fourth annual McKeesport 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 on the Lions Band Shell stage , 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 .
Mount Pleasant Glass and Ethnic Festival
Dates : Sept . 23 , 24 , 25 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 full weekend in September , the streets come alive with music , crafts , food , and fun . Join us this September and fall in love with the Laurel Highlands . Visit the website for more information .
Murrysville Heritage Festival
Date : Sept . 10 Time : 10 a . m . to 5 p . m . Address : Sampson / Clark Toll House , West Pike Street , Murrysville Contact : murrysvillehistory . org , or 724.327.6942
A walk back in time in local history ! The Murrysville Heritage Festival is a full day of music , arts , history and food , with costumed re-enactors and vendors , offering a taste of life in Pennsylvania history . This year the focus will be on the American Native Indian who called Turtle Creek Valley his home — the theme is “ Drums Along the Turtle Creek .” This event is free but donations are welcome to keep the event going for generations to enjoy . Visit the website for more information .
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