McKeesport International Village
Dates: August 21-23
Address: Stephen Barry Field, Eden
Park Boulevard and University Drive,
Renziehausen Park, McKeesport
Contact:
mckeesportinternationalvillage.com
It’s one of the Pittsburgh area’s oldest
and largest ethnic festivals, back for its
58th annual celebration! Founded in
1960, International Village is a three-
day celebration of shared traditions and
heritage, including food, music, dancing,
traditional clothing and crafts. Visit the
website for a schedule of events.
McKeesport Rib Fest
Date: Labor Day Weekend
Address: Eden Park Boulevard,
McKeesport
Contact: mckeesportbands.com/
mckeesport-rib-fest
Bring the entire family out to beautiful
Renziehausen Park for the McKeesport
Rib Festival! Known for attracting many of
the region’s top barbecue vendors, it’s easy
to see why this festival has become one
of the most anticipated events of the year.
And with free admission, free parking, live
entertainment at the McKeesport Lions
band shell, an authentic car cruise, and
a spectacular fireworks display to close
out the celebration, the McKeesport Rib
Festival is something you won’t want to
miss. Visit the website for more details.
Norwin Community Picnic at
Idlewild Park
Date: August 1
Address: Idlewild Park, 2574 U.S. 30,
Ligonier
Contact: norwinchamber.com
This picnic, organized and sponsored
by the Norwin Chamber of Commerce,
recognizes the Norwin area and allows
families and friends to come together
to celebrate their community. Business
owners donate money and prizes to give
away during the big finale of the day. Visit
the website for more information.
Oakmont Yacht Club Regatta
Dates: July 27-29
Address: 11 Washington Avenue,
Oakmont
Contact: oakmontyachtclub.com, or
412.828.9847
The Oakmont Yacht Club Regatta is the
perfect example of a good old-fashioned
fair. It’s family friendly, so feel free to forgo
the call to the babysitter. In fact, there’s a
good chunk of activities geared directly
toward those kiddos. But there’s a bunch
of stuff for everyone else, such as food, live
music, boat-themed activities and more.
Visit the website for more information.
Penn Hills Summerfest
Date: August 4
Address: Turner Friendship Park,
1340 Hunter Road, Penn Hills
Contact: Facebook.com/
PHSummerFest, or 412.795.3500
Don’t miss this Penn Hills Parks
and Recreation Department event that
includes games, food, live music and
family fun! Visit the Facebook page for
more information.
Shadyside…The Arts Festival on
Walnut Street
Date: August 25
Address: 739 Bellefonte Street,
Shadyside
Contact: artfestival.com/festivals/
shadyside-the-art-festival-walnut-
street-pittsburgh, or facebook.com/
ThinkShadyside
This festival of fine art started out as a
neighborhood street fair and has gained
a reputation as one of the top shows in
Pennsylvania. Featuring artwork from
painters, potters, jewelers, photographers
and much more. Visit the website for more
information.
Westmoreland County Air Show
Dates: July 28 & 29
Address: Arnold Palmer Regional
Airport, Latrobe
Contact: palmerairport.com
Headlined by the U.S. Air Force
Thunderbirds! Arnold Palmer Airport
will be the only place in the Pittsburgh
region in 2018 to see a premier military jet
performance. Visit the website for more
information.
Westmoreland Fair
Dates: August 17-26
Address: Westmoreland Fairgrounds,
123 Blue Ribbon Lane, Greensburg
Contact: westmorelandfair.com, or
724.423.5005
Annual event with agricultural and
livestock exhibits and contests, arts and
crafts, rides, food vendors, motocross,
Powder Puff and Demolition Derby,
music, entertainment, and more. Check
the website for more details and a
schedule of events.
White Oak Community Day
Date: August 4
Address: Heritage Hill Park,
1603 Delaware Avenue, White Oak
Contact: facebook.com/White-Oak-
Recreation-Board, or woboro.com
Enjoy swimming, food, fun, vendors,
music and games, and more! The evening
will conclude with fireworks at dark.
Pool admissions are free for residents and
pass holders. All others must pay daily
admission rate to swim. Visit the website
for more information.
Get Active
5K Bushy Run Trail Run/Walk
Date: July 15
Address: Bushy Run Battlefield,
1253 Bushy Run Road, Jeannette
Contact: ptarc.org, or 724.744.2171,
ext. 205
The Bushy Run Trail 5K Run & Walk
meanders through the scenic trails of the
beautiful, historical Bushy Run Battlefield!
Enjoy this challenging course and race for
prizes, or walk for exercise and fun! Visit
the website for more information.
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