International Village
When: August 12-14 Where: Stephen Barry Field, Renziehausen Park, 2015 Eden Park Boulevard, McKeesport For more info: mckeesport-pa. gov
McKeesport’ s regional-favorite heritage festival celebrates sights, sounds, and tastes from around the world. Food booths and on-stage performances represent various countries.
Jeremy Dentel Memorial Golf Outing
When: July 19 Where: 3 Lakes Golf Course, 6700 Saltsburg Road, Penn Hills For more info: eventbrite. com
This outing has been held in honor of Jeremy after he died tragically in 2022. He was very involved with Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh, so the organization established the Jeremy Dentel Emergency Medical Fund as a tribute. This fund helps underwrite the cost of care for animals recovering from abuse, neglect, or injuries suffered from a traumatic event.
Monroeville Foundation Jazz Festival
When: August 30 Where: Tall Trees Amphitheater, Monroeville Community Park West, 2399 Tilbrook Road, Monroeville For more info: monroevillefoundation. org
The Monroeville Foundation Jazz Festival showcases and celebrates Pittsburgh’ s jazz legends and upand-coming jazz greats alongside national talent. This free concert is a tradition that promotes awareness and appreciation for all forms of jazz.
Mother of Sorrows Community Festival
When: August 1 & 2 Where: 4202 Old William Penn Highway, Murrysville For more info: mosfestival. org
This year’ s festival will offer live music, games of skill, big basket raffles, bounce houses, kids zone, $ 50,000 grand raffle, food, fun and fellowship.
Oakmont Greek Food Festival
When: June 27-29 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 Greek food festival.
PA Arts & Crafts Labor Day Festival
When: August 29 through September 1 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 opportunities at this festival. There will also be many delicious food options, activities for kids, and live music.
Pittsburgh BBQ & Bands Fest
When: June 27-29 Where: Monroeville Convention Center, 209 Mall Boulevard, Monroeville For more info: eventbrite. com
Enjoy barbeque from some of the country’ s top pitmasters along with performances by some of the best tribute bands at the BBQ & Bands Fest.
Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival
When: August 23 through September 28( weekends and Labor Day only) Where: 112 Renaissance Lane, West Newton For more info: pittsburghrenfest. com
This annual event has a lot to offer. There will be 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 many unique handmade wares.
Renzie Rib Fest
When: August 29 through September 1 Where: Renziehausen Park, Eden Park Boulevard, McKeesport For more info: mckeesport-pa. gov
The Renzie Rib Fest is known for attracting many of the region’ s top barbeque vendors. The Lions Bandshell, home to the summer concert series, will also host daily free concerts during the event.
Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival
When: July 3-6 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 exciting ethnic foods.
Westmoreland Fair
When: August 15-23 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, lots of farm animals, and plenty of fair food, of course.
Live Performances
‘ A Gentleman’ s Guide to Love & Murder’
When: July 11-13 and 17-19 Where: The Theatre Factory, 235 Cavitt Avenue, Trafford For more info: thetheatrefactory. org
This show is a murderous romp filled with unforgettable music and nonstop laughs.
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