McKeesport International
Village
Dates: Aug. 21-23
Address: Stephen Barry Field
(Renziehausen Park), Eden Park
Boulevard and University Drive,
McKeesport
Contact:
mckeesportinternationalvillage.com
It’s one of the Pittsburgh area’s oldest
and largest ethnic festivals, back for its
58th year! 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.
Norwin Community Picnic at
Idlewild Park
Date: Aug. 8
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 throughout the area 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
A perfect example of a good old-
fashioned fair! It’s family friendly, with a
good chunk of activities geared directly
toward the 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: Aug. 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 event that includes games,
food, live music and family fun! Visit the
Facebook page for more information.
Plum Community Festival
Dates: June 22 & 23
Address: Larry Mills Park, One
Fontana Drive (off O’Block Road),
Plum
Contact: plumboro.com, or
412.795.6800
Family, friends and fun! Rides, games,
entertainment and food. Visit the website
for a schedule of events and for more
details.
Shadyside…The Arts Festival
on Walnut Street
Date: Aug. 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.
Swissvale Community Days
Dates: June 15 & 16
Address: Dickson Field, Schoyer
Avenue, Swissvale
Contact: facebook.com/
Swissvale-Community-Days, or
swissvaleborough.com
A tradition of family fun since
2013! Join in for games, fireworks, live
entertainment, great food and much
more. Visit the website for a schedule of
events.
Westmoreland Arts and
Heritage Festival
Dates: July 5-8
Times: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday-
Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday
Address: Twin Lakes Park, Donohoe
Road, Greensburg
Contact: artsandheritage.com,
facebook.com/artsandheritage, or
724.834.7474
Bring your family, bring your friends
and spend the day dancing to live music,
eating tons of great ethnic foods, and
shopping your time away at the fabulous
Artist Market. The festival welcomes
one and all to take part in this four-day
celebration at Twin Lakes Park. It’s fun
for everyone! 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!! This 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: Aug. 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: Aug. 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 admission is free for residents and
pass holders. Visit the website for more
information.
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