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Pittsburgh Summer Festivals & Fairs 2008

June Festivals & Fairs in Pittsburgh / Western PA

By Albrecht Powell, About.com

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Three Rivers Arts Festival
June 5-14, 2009

Downtown Pittsburgh
The 50-year-old Pittsburgh Three Rivers Arts Festival brings ten days of art for the people to downtown Pittsburgh, with a mix of free art, live music, fine food, and festival fun.

George Westinghouse Days
June 3-6, 2009

Wilmerding, PA
This annual Wilmerding festival pays homage to the town's founder, George Westinghouse, with amusement rides, food booths, games, and tours of Wilmerding Castle and the George Westinghouse Museum.

Pennsylvania Microbrewers Fest
June 6, 2009

Troy Hill, PA
If you love beer, you won’t want to miss this outstanding opportunity to meet the owners and brewers of the East Coast’s most exciting craft breweries and sample their beers.

Saxonburg Firemen's Carnival
June 8-13, 2009

Pittsburgh St., Saxonburg, PA
This popular carnival hosted as a fund-raiser by the Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Department features the largest Fireman's Parade east of the Mississippi.

Pittsburgh Three Rivers Pridefest
June 14, 2009

Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh
Celebrate the region's gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community at this annual festival. Features live entertainment, vendors, food, health screenings and the popular Pride Parade. Just part of the many celebrations going on during Pittsburgh Pride Week, June 8-14, 2009.

Hartwood Hometown Music Fest
June 14, 2009

Hartwood Acres
Free music all afternoon and evening long with Tre Lads, Crossing Boundaries, Christian Trich Band, Triggers, Harlan Twins, Donora and Norm Nardini. Part of the free Allegheny County Summer Concert Series.

Greek Food Festival & Village
June 17-20, 2009

Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church, Mt. Lebanon, PA
For 37 years, church volunteers have been preparing a bevy of Greek foods and pastries for this annual food festival.

Dragon Renaissance Festival
June 20-21, 2009

Pittsburgh Zoo, Highland Park
Dragons, fire breathing, knight matches and more bring fairytales to life at the Pittsburgh Zoo.

Laurel Highlands Bluegrass Music Festival
June 19-20, 2009

Ligonier, PA
Camping, great bluegrass music, fabulous dinners, music workshops...it doesn't get any better than this!

WYEP Summer Music Festival
June 26, 2009

Schenley Plaza, Oakland
Bring your blankets, picnic baskets, kids and dogs for a free evening of live music and fun hosted by WYEP.

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