There will also be a full open-air market for shopping , concessions with food from Freedom Farms , and face painting .
The Big Butler Fair When : June 28 through July 6 Where : Butler Fairgrounds , 1127 New Castle Road , Prospect For more info : bigbutlerfair . com
The Big Butler Fair is one of the largest fairs in Western Pennsylvania . Families from all over PA , Ohio , New York and West Virginia attend to enjoy fireworks , midway games , demolition derbies , concerts and truck pulls .
Butler Italian Festival When : August 23-25 Where : West Jefferson and South Main Streets , Butler For more info : butleritalianfestival . com
This festival is all Italian , all the time ! Expect lots of music and food , games and activities for the kids , more food and other fun things to do among Downtown Butler ’ s unique shops and restaurants .
Community of Wexford 2024 Golf Classic When : May 20 Where : Connoquenessing Country Club , 1512 Mercer Road , Ellwood City For more info : seelosacademy . org / golf
Enjoy a day of golf while supporting Blessed Francis Seelos Academy .
Divine Grace Parish Family Festival When : August 9-11 Where : St . Ferdinand Church , 2535 Rochester Road , Cranberry Township For more info : parishfamilyfestival . org
This family festival will be three days of live music , food , bingo , raffles , carnival games , a children ’ s play area , and a massive “ white elephant ” sale .
Festival in the Park Bicentennial Edition When : June 29 Where : Blueberry Hill Park , Blaine ’ s Way , Franklin Park For more info : franklinparkborough . us
This year ’ s festival will be filled with inflatable fun for all ages , food trucks , activities , entertainment , a petting zoo , axe throwing , and live music . Magnificent fireworks will cap off the night .
Flowers & Food Fest When : May 18 Where : Alameda Park , 184 Alameda Park Road , Butler For more info : bcpr . recdesk . com
Join Butler County Parks & Recreation in partnership with the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Butler County as they host the Flowers & Food Fest . The park will be transformed into a showcase of vendors geared to helping you welcome the season . This event will feature plant vendors , children ’ s activities , farmers market favorites , delicious food selections , and the Master Gardener Plant Sale .
Holy Trinity ‘ Taste of Greece ’ Festival When : August 29 through September 1 Where : 985 Providence Boulevard , McCandless For more info : holytrinitypgh . org
Souvlaki , Moussaka , Souzoukakia , Gyros and so much more will be on the menu for the Taste of Greece Festival . Entertainment and vendors will add to the festivities .
Mars Brew Fest When : June 15 Where : Mars Flying Saucer , Pittsburgh Street and Grand Avenue , Mars For more info : Mars Brew Fest Facebook page
Enjoy brews from Butler County and beyond at the Mars Brew Fest ! There will also be live music , food trucks , and much more .
Saint Alexis Festival When : July 31 through August 3 Where : St . Alexis Catholic Church , 10090 Old Perry Highway , Wexford For more info : saintalexisfestival . com
This annual festival offers games , rides , entertainment , and lots of great food . Additional parking is available at North Allegheny Senior High School with a free , continuous shuttle to the festival grounds .
Sewickley House Tour : Welcome to the Village When : May 3 & 4 Where : Five homes in Sewickley For more info : childhealthassociation . org
The Child Health Association ’ s 40th House Tour , “ Welcome to the Village ,” will feature some of the most beautiful and distinctive homes in the Sewickley area . The tour includes five homes ranging from historic to modern . The ticket purchase benefits children ’ s organizations in Western Pennsylvania through Child Health ’ s annual grant program .
Wildflower Festival When : July 13 & 14 Where : Freedom Farms , 434 Overbrook Road , Valencia For more info : freedomfarmspa . com
Tractor rides to the beautiful flower fields , where you can pick all the sunflowers , zinnias , snapdragons , and gomphrena you want , are worth the price of admission . However , there will also be pony rides , swings , a sunflower maze , corn pit , hay mountain , an animal barn , and much more .
Zelienople Horse Trading Days When : July 18-20 Where : Downtown Zelienople For more info : horsetradingdays . com
The Zelienople Area Business Association will proudly present the 59th annual Horse Trading Days . This longtime
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