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Pittsburgh Summer Festivals & Fairs 2008

May Festivals & Fairs in Pittsburgh / Western PA

By Kimberly & Albrecht Powell, About.com

Pittsburgh is sizzling this summer with plenty of festivals and fairs to keep you busy throughout western Pennsylvania. From the Three Rivers Art Festival to the Pittsburgh Regatta, we've got dates and info for them all.

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Pittsburgh Wine Festival
May 3-8, 2008
Heinz Field & other Pittsburgh venues
More than 120 wine makers and several hundred wines are featured at the 5th annual Pittsburgh Wine Festival, heralded by Wine Quarterly as one of the top ten wine festivals in the country.

Wings Over Pittsburgh
May 10-11, 2008
911th Airlift Wing, Route 60, Moon, PA
The popular Wings Over Pittsburgh air show moves to Mother's Day weekend in May for 2008, with Canada'a Snowbirds precision aerobatic military team, as well as dozens of other great air acts and static displays.

Silk Screen Asian American Film Festival
May 9-28, 2008
Multiple venues
In three years, the week long Silk Screen has become the third largest Asian American film festival in the country.

Pittsburgh International Children's Festival
May 14-28, 2008
Oakland
The University of Pittsburgh Campus and Schenley Plaza turn into a wonderland of international music and performing arts geared toward children and families.

Ambridge Nationality Days
May 16-18, 2008
Ambridge, PA
An ethnic festival of heritage, food and entertainment with live entertainment, arts & crafts and kids' activities representing countries around the world.

National Road Festival
May 16-18, 2008
Fayette, Greene, Somerset & Washington Counties
The "world's longest festival" welcomes you to three days of entertainment, food and fun at communities along the Southwestern Pennsylvania portion of the National Road.

Venture Outdoors Festival
May 17, 2008
Washington's Landing
This day-long festival celebrates everything outdoors. Try your hand at a variety of outdoor activities from kayaking and fishing, to in-line skating and rock climbing. Plus, live entertainment, food, and information booths from over 100 outdoor and wellness groups.

Sheep & Fiber Festival
May 17-18, 2008
Waynesburg, Greene County
Celebrate the heritage of sheep, wool and fibers in Greene County at this annual festival featuring juried crafts; spinning, shearing and weaving competitions and demonstrations; shepherding dog demos, childrens' activities and live entertainment.

Pittsburgh Folk Festival
May 16-18, 2008
David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh
Celebrating its 52nd year in Pittsburgh, the Pittsburgh Folk Festival is a fun, multicultural celebration of more than 25 nationalities. Enjoy food, arts, crafts, entertainment, shopping and exhibits.

Memorial Day Polka Festival
May 23-25, 2008
Seven Springs Mountain Resort
Bill Seles' Memorial Day Polka Festival is always a sellout, as people flock to spend the holiday weekend at Seven Springs.

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