TThe community calendar is filling up fast. Whether you’ re planning ahead or just looking for something to do on a sunny afternoon or warm evening, consider this your guide to making the most of the season. From food trucks and festivals to concerts and movies under the stars, these events highlight the best of what summer has to offer close to home.
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FAIRS, FESTIVALS AND FUNDRAISERS
AUGUST FUN FEST
When: August 2 Where: Cedar Creek Park, 53 Evergreen Drive, Belle Vernon For more info: westmorelandcountypa. gov
This festival features a variety of food, entertainment, and children’ s activities that make it an exciting event for the whole family.
DNA CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC
When: June 12 Where: Meadowink Golf Course, 4076 Bulltown Road, Murrysville For more info: dedicatednurses. com / golf
The 11th annual Golf Classic, an event of Dedicated Nursing Associates, Inc.( DNA), will raise funds for the UPMC Children’ s Hospital Foundation.
GREAT PYRENEES CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT
When: August 31 Where: Edgewood Country Club, 100 Churchill Road, Churchill For more info: swpapyr. org
This golf tournament, sponsored by the Great Pyrenees Club of Western PA, raises funds to help the club rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome Great Pyrenees and other large dogs that are owner surrendered or in local shelters.
JEREMY DENTEL MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
When: August 1 Where: 3 Lakes Golf Course, 6700 Saltsburg Road, Penn Hills For more info: eventbrite. com
This event is held in honor of Jeremy, who died tragically in 2022. He was very involved with Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh, which established the Jeremy Dentel Emergency Medical Fund in his honor. The fund helps underwrite the cost of care for animals recovering from abuse, neglect, or injuries suffered from a traumatic event.
LIVING DEAD WEEKEND
When: June 12 – 14 Where: Monroeville Mall, 200 Mall Circle Drive, Monroeville For more info: thelivingdeadweekend. com
This is a fan convention like no other! Celebrity appearances, movie location tours, and movie screenings are just the start of the zombie fun. There will also be official merchandise, vendors, collectibles, art, photo ops, exhibits and panels, and even a VIP party.
MAMMOTH FEST
When: May 31 Where: Mammoth Park, 171 County Park Road, Mt. Pleasant For more info: westmorelandcountypa. gov
Mammoth Fest is a family-oriented festival with a wide variety of food, live music, entertainment, amusement rides, and children’ s activities.
OAKMONT GREEK FOOD FESTIVAL
When: June 26 – 28 Where: Dormition of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church, 12 Washington Avenue, Oakmont For more info: dormitionpgh. org / festival
Enjoy authentic Greek food and pastries as well as live music and lots of dancing at this annual festival.
PA ARTS & CRAFTS LABOR DAY FESTIVAL
When: September 4 – 7 Where: Westmoreland Fairgrounds, 123 Blue Ribbon Lane, Greensburg For more info: familyfestivals. com
More than 200 indoor and outdoor exhibits will provide lots of shopping options at this festival. There will also be many delicious foods, activities for kids, and live music.
PITTSBURGH BBQ & BANDS FEST
When: July 2 – 5 Where: Monroeville Convention Center, 209 Mall Boulevard, Monroeville For more info: pittsburghbbqandbandfest. com
Enjoy barbeque from some of the country’ s top pitmasters and performances by some of the best tribute bands around at the BBQ & Bands Fest.
PITTSBURGH RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL
When: August 22 through September 27( weekends and Labor Day only) Where: 112 Renaissance Lane, West Newton For more info: pittsburghrenfest. com
This annual event has a lot to offer— with music, magic, and merriment for all ages! Entertainment will come from all corners of the realm, the food will be like a feast fit for a king, and the marketplace will feature more than 100 shops with unique handmade wares.
PLUM SUMMERFEST
When: June 18 – 20 Where: Larry Mills Park, Fontana Drive, Plum For more info: plumboro. com
SummerFest features food, games, and carnival rides, concluding on Saturday with a fireworks extravaganza.
WESTMORELAND ARTS & HERITAGE FESTIVAL
When: July 2 – 5 Where: 252 Twin Lakes Road, Latrobe For more info: artsandheritage. com
This nationally acclaimed festival offers the best in visual and live performing arts, traditional and fine crafts, cultural heritage activities, humanities, and ethnic foods.
WESTMORELAND FAIR
When: August 21 – 29 Where: Westmoreland Fairgrounds, 123 Blue Ribbon Lane, Greensburg For more info: westmorelandfair. com
The Westmoreland Fair has everything! Enjoy events like demolition derbies and bottle rocket competitions along with farm animals to admire and plenty of fair food, of course!
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