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Days of Summer! activities, food and beverages, vendors/ exhibitors and more! Visit the website for the schedule of events. Twilights & Tailgates at Trax Farms Date: July 27 Time: 5 to 9 p.m. Address: 528 Trax Road, Finleyville Contact: traxfarms.com, facebook.com/ TraxFarms, or 412.835.3246 Don’t miss out on all the country fun happening! Featuring hayrides to the pavilion, food trucks and live music from the Todd Jones acoustic duo. You’ll also be able to purchase alcoholic drinks in the market to take up on the hill and enjoy (no off-premise alcohol allowed). Froggy radio will be at the event from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., giving out Take me Backstage t-shirts—while supplies last. Visit the Facebook page for more information. Upper St. Clair/South Fayette Fireworks Date: July 4 Address: Boyce Mayview Park in Upper St. Clair Contact: twpusc.org/crc/crc-home, or southfayettepa.com Don’t miss this yearly fireworks display, which will be held on the Fourth of July in partnership between the two communities. Fireworks are launched from Fairview Park. Visit the website for more information. Washington County Fair Dates: Aug. 11-17 Address: Washington County Fairgrounds, 2151 North Main Street, Washington Contact: washingtonfair.org, or 724.225.7718 Celebrating western Pennsylvania’s heritage, culture and community by providing wholesome family fun, great entertainment, friendly competition and educational experiences for the whole family. The fair is where agriculture, industry, education and recreation unite in a cooperative effort to dynamically portray the resources and accomplishments of the Washington County area. Visit the website for more information. 16 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE ❘ icmags.com Whiskey Rebellion Day at Oliver Miller Homestead Date: July 16 Time: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Address: 2301 Corrigan Drive, South Park Contact: olivermiller.org, or 412.835.1554 The Whiskey Rebellion of 1794 was the most significant domestic disturbance until the Civil War. The Miller family’s involvement in this historic event is reviewed with the aid of three short skits, “Serving the Writ,” “The Women Speak,” and “William Miller is Kentucky Bound.” Skits begin at 2:30 p.m. The Millers’ original whiskey still is on display in the barn where the whiskey making process is discussed. Visit the website for more information. Whiskey Rebellion Festival Dates: July 11-14 Address: Downtown Locations in Washington Contact: whiskeyrebellionfestival.com Celebrating the heritage and unique character of the region by focusing on the historical significance of the Whiskey Rebellion, a history that is exclusive to western Pennsylvania and primarily Washington County. The festival features historical reenactments, period exhibitions and demonstrations, family fun, frontier art, heritage music and food—all the while shining a national spotlight on the city, county and region. Community-focused entertainment combines with nationally renowned artists to create a festival that acknowledges the past, celebrates the present and looks toward the future. Visit the website for more information. Family Fun Family Nature Scavenger Hunt at Mingo Creek Park Date: July 23 Address: 1327 Venetia Road, Finleyville Contact: washington.pa.us, or 724.228.6867 (Pre-registration is required; not more than 30 days in advance.) Family Nature Scavenger Hunt is on! Search for items of interest throughout Mingo Creek Park. Groups will consist of six or less. Bring along a basket to Continued on page 18 >