Labor United Celebration Dates : Sept . 2 & 3 Address : Northmoreland Park , 280 Markle Road , Apollo Contact : co . westmoreland . pa . us
This event includes a giant flea market , great food , an arts and crafts show and a variety of musical performances . For only $ 3 , children can purchase an “ All-Day Ride Pass ” and receive unlimited access to carnival rides , a petting zoo , horse-drawn trolley rides and circus shows . Visit the website for more information .
Ligonier Highland Games Dates : Sept . 22 & 23 Address : Idlewild Park , Route 30 , Ligonier Contact : ligonierhighlandgames . org
Join more than 5,000 people 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 .
Mount Pleasant Glass and Ethnic Festival Dates : Sept . 28-30 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 . Visit the website for more information .
Pennsylvania Arts and Crafts Labor Day Festival Dates : Sept . 1-3 Address : Westmoreland Fairgrounds , 123 Blue Ribbon Lane , Greensburg Contact : familyfestivals . com
Come and celebrate the end of summer ! With more than 200 exhibits situated on the Westmoreland Fairgrounds in rural Greensburg , there ’ s something for everyone ! The festival also includes food , live entertainment , kids ’ activities and more . Visit the website for more details .
Pittsburgh Irish Festival Dates : Sept . 7-9 Address : Riverplex at Sandcastle , 1000 Sandcastle Drive , West Homestead Contact : pghirishfest . org
Pennsylvania ’ s largest annual celebration of Celtic music , dance , lore and food ! Visit the website for more information .
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Delmont Apple ‘ N Arts Festival Dates : Oct . 6 & 7 Address : Shields Farm , 326 East Pittsburgh Street , Delmont Contact : delmontapplenarts . com , or 724.325.8867
Take a bite out of fall fun at the Apple ‘ n Arts Festival ! It is a craft show featuring more than 150 arts and crafts vendors and 30 food vendors , handmade items from local crafters , delicious food , hot apple cider , and homemade apple treats . Festival proceeds benefit the community . Visit the website for more information .
Edgewood Oktoberfest Date : Sept . 9 Address : Koenig Field , 401 Greendale Avenue , Edgewood Contact : edgewoodfoundation . org
A family-friendly afternoon of beer , cider and brats ( lemonade and hot dogs for the kids )! It features a selection of seasonal beers and other tasty items from local companies . All proceeds raised go toward future community projects ! Attendees must be 21 or over to consume alcoholic beverages . Visit the website for more information .
Explore East Liberty Wine Festival Date : Sept . 8 Address : Broad Street ( from Highland Ave . to Center Ave .), East Liberty Contact : eastlibertychamber . org / Wine- Festival
Food , fun and fantastic wine ! The festival is about to take the neighborhood by storm again with its 2nd Annual installment . Enjoy local eats , live music and a tour of the region ’ s best wineries . This event is poised to host hundreds of Pittsburghers on the main streets of “ S ’ Liberty ,” ready to entice and entertain with the best the city has to offer . Visit the website for information on purchasing tickets and other details .
Food Truck Festival and Vendor Marketplace Dates : Sept . 15 & 16 Address : Westmoreland County Fairgrounds , 123 Blue Ribbon Lane , Greensburg Contact : huffspromo . com , or 330.493.4130
Festivalgoers will have up to 30 food trucks of all flavors to choose from , and may shop and browse with up to 30 vendors of arts and crafts and other specialty gift items . Visit the website for more information .
McKeesport Rib Fest Dates : Labor Day Weekend Address : Lions Band Shell in Renziehausen Park , Tulip Drive , McKeesport Contact : mckeesportbands . com / ribfestival
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 , 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 .
Murrysville Export Rotary Club Chili Oktoberfest Date : Oct . 20 Time : Noon to 6 p . m . Address : Murrysville Volunteer Fire Company ’ s Picnic Pavilion , 3235 Sardis Road , Murrysville Contact : murrysville-exportrotary . com , murrysvilleparecreation . com , or 724.327.2100 , ext . 131 or 115
Keep it spicy this fall ! With 30 types of hot and mild chili to sample , the Chili Oktoberfest is the hottest event in town ! Contestants of all ages are eligible to enter
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