Days of
SUMMER !
Peters Township Community Day When : June 24 Where : ( New Location ) Rolling Hills Park , 121 Rolling Hills Drive , McMurray For more info : peterstownship . com
Enjoy time with friends and neighbors at this year ’ s Peters Township Community Day . There will be vendors , raffles and fun for the whole family .
South Fayette Community Day When : August 26 Where : Fairview Park , 129 Greenwood Drive , South Fayette For more info : southfayettepa . com
Get together with neighbors and friends at Community Day ! Free activities , food and drink vendors , and fun for all .
South Fayette Township Movies in the Park When : June through October ( Check the website for dates .) Where : Fairview Park , 129 Greenwood Drive , South Fayette For more info : southfayettepa . com
Watch movies on the big screen during this free summer outdoor film series . Take a blanket or chair , along with bug spray and snacks .
Touch a Truck When : July 16 Where : Fairview Park , 129 Greenwood Drive , South Fayette For more info : southfayettepa . com
Children and adults can explore trucks , buses , tractors , and other big vehicles at this hands-on event . In addition to township and community
vehicles , there will also be food , activities , booths , and more .
Festivals in the Burgh
Bloomfield Little Italy Days When : August 17-20 Where : Liberty Avenue ( from Ella St . to Gross St .), Pittsburgh ( Bloomfield ) For more info : littleitalydays . com
Bring your appetite to one of the region ’ s largest heritage festivals . Expect lots of music and food , games , and activities for the kids amidst Bloomfield ’ s unique shops and fine restaurants . This four-day festival will have three packed stages with more than 30 acts . Little Italy Days started in 2002 to celebrate Bloomfield ’ s Italian heritage and to create a destination spot for Italian-themed entertainment and food .
Northside Music Festival When : July 14-16 Where : Various locations in Pittsburgh ’ s North Side For more info : northsidemusicfestival . com
Formerly known as the Deutschtown Music Festival , this event is free for anyone who wants to listen to some great live music . Organizers say the rebranding is an effort to focus more on the North Side as a whole and not just the Deutschtown neighborhood .
Picklesburgh When : July 21-23 Where : The Roberto Clemente Bridge , Downtown Pittsburgh For more info : picklesburgh . com
Picklesburgh is the destination for all things pickled . This culinary celebration goes well beyond the dill pickle . Enjoy international dishes , artisan cocktails and beers that feature pickled ingredients , and lots of other prepared foods . There will also be canning demonstrations and much more . It ’ s kind of a big dill !
Pittsburgh Black Music Festival When : July 13-15 Where : Point State Park and Market Square , Downtown Pittsburgh For more info : visitpittsburgh . com
This festival celebrates the history and heritage of jazz , gospel , R & B and
soul music in America . The free outdoor music event also features food vendors , speakers , cultural activities and more .
Pittsburgh Independent Film Festival When : June 23-25 Where : The Parkway Theater , 644 Broadway Avenue , McKees Rocks For more info : visitpittsburgh . com / events
The Pittsburgh Independent Film Festival prides itself on screening a huge variety of films across three days and keeping the focus on micro- and no-budget films created outside of the Hollywood system . This event also features an award ceremony and some indepth discussions between filmmakers .
Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival When : September 15-17 Where : Highmark Stadium , 510 West Station Square Drive , Pittsburgh For more info : pittsburghjazzfest . org
The International Jazz Festival brings the best of jazz to Pittsburgh . Worldrenowned musicians , local jazz pros and new artists to watch will take the stage to create a sound experience like no other . This annual event is presented by the August Wilson African American Cultural Center . Be ready to party , dance , sing , and even make some musical memories .
Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix When : Starting July 13 Where : Various locations in and around the city of Pittsburgh For more info : pvgp . org
The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix is “ the nation ’ s largest vintage street race ,” part of an event spanning 10 days with two race weekends , car shows , parties , parades , and motorsport events . n
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