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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 week