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Pittsburgh Summer Festivals & Fairs 2011

August Festivals & Fairs in Pittsburgh / Western PA

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Fort Armstrong Folk Festival
August 4–7, 2011

Riverfront Park, Kittanning, PA
Celebrate the traditional customs, craft and art forms of Armstrong County's heritage during 4 days each August at the 40th annual Fort Armstrong Folk Festival.

Fayette County Fair
July 28 - August 6, 2011

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.

Rusyn Food Festival
August 4-6, 2011
St John Orthodox Parish Center, Ambridge, PA
Partake in popular Rusyn foods, plus enjoy ethnic dances, craft demonstrations, arts and music in this annual celebration of the Carpatho-Rusyn culture of Eastern Europe.

Flood City Music Festival
August 5-7, 2011
Johnstown, PA
Produced by the Johnstown Area Heritage Association the Flood City Music Festival is one of the best free music festivals in the nation.

Greene County Fair
August 7-13, 2011
Greene County Fairgrounds, Waynesburg, PA
Enjoy a real old-time county fair, with seven days of non-stop rides, exhibits and entertainment.

San Rocco Italian Festival
August 12-14, 2011
Main Street, Aliquippa, PA
Exerience a summer carnival of fireworks, good food, happy music and parades at this 83rd annual, family-oriented Italian festival.

African Arts in the Park
August 13, 2011
Point State Park, Downtown Pittsburgh
The 7th annual African Arts in the Park festival brings African music, food, storytelling, crafts, art and demonstrations to Allegheny Commons Park on the North Side.

Millvale Brew Fest
August 13, 2011
Millvale Riverfront Park, Millvale, PA
Two sessions offer tastings of dozens of local and national beers, along with food, music and fun in a beautiful riverfront setting at the 5th annual Millvale Brew Fest.

Washington County Fair
August 13-20, 2011
Washington County Fairgrounds, Washington, PA
From tractor pulls and stock cars to craft displays and midway rides, the annual Washington County Agricultural Fair and Expo offers eight days of nonstop entertainment and fun.

Lawrence County Fair
August 15-20, 2011
New Castle, PA
Since 1953, The Lawrence County Fair has presented six exciting days of family fun, and entertainment. In addition, the Fair has earned a national reputation for presenting one of the finest livestock shows in the Midwest.

McKeesport International Village Festival
August 16-18, 2011
Renzie Park, McKeesport, PA
Get ready for plenty of great food, crafts, and performances from around the world at this annual festival that's been going on for almost 5 decades. An annual fundraiser for many area churches and nonprofit organizations.

Ypapanti Greek Food Festival
August 18-21, 2011
Olympia Hall, East Pittsburgh
Sponsored by the Presentation of Christ Greek Orthodox Church in East Pittsburgh, the Ypapanti Greek Food Festival offers entertainment for the entire family including Greek dancing and plenty of Greek foods and pastries.

Westmoreland County Fair
August 19-27, 2011
Westmoreland Fairgrounds, Greensburg, PA
This annual county fair sizzles with craft and food exhibits, 4-H events, concerts, agricultural exhibits, concessions and amusement rides.

Jam on Walnut
August 20, 2011
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.

Somerset County Fair
August 20-27, 2011
Meyersdale Fairgrounds, Meyersdale, PA
Held in Somerset for more than 100 years, this annual county fair features champion livestock, produce, and displays, plus grandstand entertainment and amusements.

Hookstown Fair
August 23-27, 2011
Hookstown Fairgrounds, Hookstown PA
Kids entertainment, carnival rides, music, dancing, live entertainment, demolition derby, tractor pulls, arts and crafts exhibits, and much more await you at the annual Hookstown Fair.

Shadyside: The Arts Festival on Walnut Street
September 27-28, 2011
Walnut Street, Shadyside, PA
Walnut Street in Shadyside transforms into a living, breathing art gallery with 150 exhibitors from around the nation.

Indiana County Fair
August 28 - September 3, 2011
Indiana County Fairgrounds, Indiana, PA
This is a traditional county fair with all your favorites, including concerts, exhibits, rides, competitions, and fun!

Big Knob Grange Fair
August 30 - September 3, 2011
Big Knob Road, east of Rochester
This annual fair in Beaver County has agricultural, craft and food exhibits, plus motorsports and free entertainment.

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