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Pittsburgh Summer Festivals & Fairs 2008

July Festivals & Fairs in Pittsburgh / Western PA

By Kimberly & Albrecht Powell, About.com

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Big Butler Fair
June 29 - July 7, 2007

Route 422, Prospect, PA
Billed as the largest fair in Western Pennsylvania, the Big Butler Fair has been operating for over 150 years! Enjoy nine big days of food, animals, concerts and fun.

Ellwood City Arts, Crafts & Food Festival
June 30 - July 1, 2007

Ewing Park, Ellwood City, PA
This annual Lawrence county festival features more than 200 art and craft booths, plenty of live entertainment and, of course, food! Plus, a fabulous Zambelli fireworks finale.

Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival
June 30 - July 3, 2007

Twin Lakes Park, Greensburg, PA
The acclaimed Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival offers something for everyone's tastes, from visual and live performing arts to exciting ethnic foods. This annual free summer celebration marks its 33rd year in 2007.

Punxsutawney Groundhog Festival
July 1-7, 2007

Punxsutawney, PA
For 40 years the small town of Punxsutawney in Western Pennsylvania has been offering a fun, family oriented summer celebration of their community and most famous resident - Punxsutawney Phil.

Battle of Fort Necessity Commemoration
July 3, 2007

Fort Necessity National Battlefield, Uniontown, PA
Join the National Park Service in commemorating the 253rd anniversary of the Battle of Fort Necessity with living history, camp life, and artillery firing demonstrations.

Pittsburgh Regatta & 4th of July Fireworks
July 3-4, 2007

Station Square, Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh's official 4th of July celebration is a bit shorter for 2007 as it moves to a new venue due to ongoing renovations at Point State Park. But all of the favorite water and land activities are still packed into those two days, along with the famous Zambellis fireworks celebration!

Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix
July 6-7, 2007

Schenley Park, Pittsburgh
It's one of only two vintage racing events in the country that is raced entirely on city streets, and packs in a full schedule of vintage car races and shows, a car cruise, concerts and charity events over 10 fun-filled days in July.

Doo Dah Days
July 7, 2007

Allegheny Cemetery, Lawrenceville, PA
Enjoy great bands playing folk (era) music, costumed reenactors, outdoor activities, and educational tours of Allegheny Cemetery as the Lawrenceville Historical Society and Allegheny Cemetery Historical Association celebrate the second annual "Doo Dah Days, Stephen Foster Music and Heritage Festival."

Jamboree in the Hills
July 19-22, 2007

Morristown, OH
This outdoor festival is truly the Superbowl of country music festivals, with four days of music from top country stars such as Toby Keith, Miranda Lambert, the Povertyneck Hillbillies, Brad Paisley and The Charlie Daniels Band. A large camping area is available, so plan on staying the weekend!

Pittsburgh Blues Festival
July 20-22, 2007

Hartwood Acres, Pittsburgh, PA
The 12th annual Pittsburgh Blues Festival brings some of the top blues artists in the world to Pittsburgh, while raising money for the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. This is a real family-friendly event at one of Pittsburgh's best parks - Hartwood Acres.

Jacktown Fair
July 17-21, 2007

Jacktown, Greene County, PA
The 142nd annual Jacktown Fair, the oldest continuing fair in the nation, offers traditional county fair entertainment, including demolition derbies, stunt shos, produce and livestock, contests, entertainment, food, and fun for the children.

WAMO Summer Jam 2007
July 21, 2007

Mellon Arena, Pittsburgh
Enjoy a great afternoon of music at Mellon Arena at this annual summer event sponsored by WAMO 106.7 FM.

North Side Celebration in the Park
July 28, 2007

Allegheny Commons Park, Pittsburgh
Live main stage performances, a special children's stage, food and art vendors, health care professionals, and more come together for this annual community festival on Pittsburgh's historic North Side.

Oakmont Yacht Club Regatta
July 28-29, 2007
Washington Avenue, Oakmont, PA
Held every year since 1903, the annual Oakmont regatta features sports competitions, a rubber ducky rack, kayak races, dinner, music, dancing, and a lighted boat parade.

Old Fashioned Days at Idlewilds
July 23-27, 2007
Idlewild Park, Ligonier, PA
Entertaining street performers, craft booths, and a nightly parade of classic and antique vehicles add to the fun at Idlewild & Soak Zone for this special week each July.

Bedford County Fair
July 22-28, 2007

Bedford County Fairgrounds, Bedford County, PA
Enjoy exhibitions of animals, demonstrations of skill, displays of artwork and plants, and, how could we forget, the rides. This annual Bedford County event allows families and friends to gather together and thoroughly enjoy themselves.

Fayette County Fair
July 26 - August 4, 2007

Fayette County Fairgrounds, Fayette County, PA
The Fayette County Fairgrounds play host to a carnival, midway rides, indoor and outdoor arena entertainment, food, games, contests and more.

Allegheny County Music Festival
July 29, 2007
Hartwood Acres
Enjoy a day of family fun and great music at this annual fundraiser to benefit children served by the Allegheny County Department of Human Services.

Jam on Walnut
July 28, 2007
Walnut Street, Shadyside
The last Saturday of the month in June, July and August finds Walnut Street turned into a block party, with great food, drinks and music to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Monroeville Jazz Festival
July 28, 2007
Boyce Park Wave Pool, Monroeville, PA
Enjoy a free evening of jazz!

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