Festivals

The 133rd Dayton Fair is a week-long fair providing family fun, exhibits, midway rides, concerts and demolition derbies.

The 15th annual festival gives visitors the chance to hear, see and experience traditional drumming, dancing, singing and learn about Indian life.

Date: June 14-16, 2013 (Father’s Day Weekend) Venue: Cooper’s Lake Campground (Near Slippery Rock, PA) and Downtown Butler Website: www.bantamjeepfestival.com Phone: 724-234-2291 Jeeps from across the country are returning home to Butler for the 3rd annual Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival June 14-16. The 2013 event offers three full days of Jeep activities, a new location and more trails! Main activities include the Jeep Invasion street party in Downtown Butler, off-road playground, tra... More Details

Nemacolin's 4th Five Alarm Mountain Madness is an ICS - International Chili Society sanctioned cook-off. Cooks from across the Country will compete in three categories: Red Chili, Chili Verde and Salsa. Over $5,000 in cash prizes with a $2,000 prize to the 1st place Red Chili! This event includes FUN for the whole family with our Chili & BrewFest Tastings – taste award-winning chili and vote for your favorite, Craft Fair, Kidz Korner, Celebrity Judges including Brett Keisel, Cameron... More Details

Horse Trading Days blends old-fashioned fun with contemporary entertainment to create a festival designed to please young and old alike. Mom can browse the crafts market and the fine Zelie shops. The kids will delight in the many contests on Saturday morning. Dad might want to visit the Classic Car Cruise or Bike Night. And the whole family should not miss the horse parade on Thursday evening. Pick up a Wooden Nickel at the Information Booth and redeem it in one of the many participating shops f... More Details

Every downtown building lights up to celebrate the start of the holiday season. The city's skyline comes to life with a number of holiday activities, culminating in a spectacular fireworks display

 A celebration of ethnic pride for the past 48 years.  This three-day festival offers mouth-watering local foods, lively entertainment, crafts and children's attractions.

The nation's longest continuously running fair, the Jacktown Fair was first held in 1865. Various events appeal to young and old alike including prize produce, farming ideas, games, performances, food and much more.

A large variety of antique cars will be displayed around Old Economy Village. Food, games, historic artisans, and entertainment will create an old fashioned town celebration for the entire family.Cars interested in coming please contact Pam 724-266-4500 x 114 or c-pmallon@pa.gov

Livestock, exhibitions, rides, concerts, demolition derby, tractor pulls, and more. 

Celebrating its 68th year. Exhibits include agricultural, livestock, commercial, tractor and truck pulls and demolition derby.

The Beaver County River Regatta takes place every August in Bridgewater and offers all kinds of family-friendly events and activities:  Children's Fishing Derby, Ducky Derby Race, Anything That Floats Race, Extreme Drag Boat Racing, Water-Ski Shows, Light-Up Boat Parade, Zambelli Fireworks and more! There's also a popular wing eating contest, tons of food vendors, and live entertainment by some of the region's top musicians. It's a weekend of food and fun for the entire family - don't miss ... More Details

Pittsburgh’s official launch of summer! Produced by Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival connects the community to the arts with 10 days of free, live music performances, visual arts, hands-on activities, an artists’ market and exciting new features each year.

Host to more than 200 arts and craft booths. A wide variety of canvas and slate paintings, as well as handmade, reasonably priced crafts from candles to curtains, jewelry to stained glass, wooden gifts to woven hammocks.

EXILED VOICES OF CHINA AND TIBET brings together exiled poets, writers, activists and musicians for readings, talks and performances. Guest speakers include Chen Guangcheng, Liao Yiwu, and Tienchi Martin-Liao.It concludes with a free concert at 8 PM, featuringTibetan rockers, Melong Band together with Pittsburgh hip-hop artist Jasiri X and the dissident Chinese poet, Huang Xiang.

Bag your own apples, enjoy hayrides, entertainment, cider, pumpkins, crafters, horse-drawn wagon rides and more!

The 4-day Heritage Festival with ethnic food, games, kiddie rides, and more. Opening ceremonies are at 1pm in the park, fireworks are at 10PM at the Football Field. Saturday starts with a 5K Run/Walk at 9am. The parade is at 6:30pm followed by free nightly entertainment. See the website for all the details.

The Fort Armstrong Folk Festival is a fine arts and crafts festival held along the tree lined banks of the beautiful Allegheny River that uplifts the community's spirit and pays tribute to Armstrong County's heritage.

Week-long event offers local farmers, 4H members and others to show their livestock, crafts, baked goods, needlework, canned goods and homegrown produce in numerous competitions. Plenty of other events to appeal to most everyone including a rodeo, tractor pulls, demolition derbies, music and more.

Crafters, artists, entertainment, delicious foods and strawberry delights throughout the event.

Rowers take to the 2.6 mile course on the Allegheny River. This day-long festival on Pittsburgh's North Shore celebrates the beauty, majesty and energy of Pittsburgh's rivers.

A celebration of visual and preforming arts.  Activities include artists' market place, art demonstrations, live music, entertainment, children's activities and more.