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Pittsburgh Summer Festivals & Fairs 2008

August Festivals & Fairs in Pittsburgh / Western PA

By Albrecht Powell, About.com

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Fayette County Fair
July 23 - August 2, 2008

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.

Fort Armstrong Folk Festival
July 31 - August 3, 2008

Riverfront Park, Kittanning, PA
Celebrate the traditional customs, craft and art forms of Armstrong County's heritage during 5 days each August at the 36th annual Fort Armstrong Folk Festival.

Greene County Fair
August 3-9, 2008
Greene County Fairgrounds, Waynesburg, PA
Enjoy a real old-time county fair, with seven days of non-stop rides, exhibits and entertainment.

Rusyn Food Festival
August 7-9, 2008
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.

San Rocco Italian Festival
August 8-10, 2008
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 2006
August 2008
Mellon Park, East Liberty, PA
CANCELLED FOR 2008

Washington County Fair
August 9-16, 2008
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 11-16, 2008
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.

Westmoreland County Fair
August 15-23, 2008
Westmoreland Fairgrounds, Greensburg, PA
This annual county fair sizzles with craft and food exhibits, 4-H events, concerts, agricultural exhibits, concessions and amusement rides.

Somerset County Fair
August 16-23, 2008
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.

McKeesport International Village Festival
August 19-21, 2008
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.

Hookstown Fair
August 19-23, 2008
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.

Ypapanti Greek Food Festival
August 21-24, 2008
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.

Jam on Walnut
August 23, 2008
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.

3 Rivers Progressive Rock Festival
August 23-24, 2008
Burgettstown, PA
Two days. Ten artists. Enjoy a great lineup at the Pepsi Cola Roadhouse

Indiana County Fair
August 24-30, 2008
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 26-30, 2008
Big Knob Road, east of Rochester
This annual fair in Beaver County has agricultural, craft and food exhibits, plus motorsports and free entertainment.

Holy Trinity Greek Festival
August 27-31, 2008
Pittsburgh North Side
Holy Trinity's annual Greek Food Festival offers a wide selection of delicious Greek food and pastries, plus live Greek music, dancing, church tours, Greek shopping and more.

Johnstown Folk Festival
August 29-31, 2008
Johnstown, PA
Produced by the Johnstown Area Heritage Association the FolkFest is one of the best free music festivals in the nation.

Coors Light Kickoff and Rib Festival
August 28 - September 1, 2008
Pittsburgh North Shore
Kick off the football season at this annual Labor Day Weekend festival at Heinz Field. Nationally known rib vendors, free concerts, Steelers Experience, a 5K Race and Walk, and plenty of festival activities all weekend long.

Pennsylvania Arts & Crafts Colonial Festival
August 29 - September 1, 2008
Greensburg, PA
Voted the 19th best craft show in America, the annual PA Arts & Crafts Colonial Festival is a Labor Day weekend tradition at the Westmoreland County Fairgrounds.

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