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September Festivals & Fairs in Pittsburgh / Western PA

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Indiana County Fair
August 25 - September 1, 2007
J.S. Mack Community Center, Indiana, PA
This is a traditional county fair with all your favorites, including concerts, exhibits, rides, competitions, and fun!

Big Knob Grange Fair
August 28 - September 1, 2007
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 29 - September 2, 2007
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 31 - September 2, 2007
Johnstown, PA
Produced by the Johnstown Area Heritage Association the FolkFest is one of the best free music festivals in the nation.

Pennsylvania Arts & Crafts Colonial Festival
August 31 - September 3, 2007
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.

A Fair in the Park
September 7-9, 2007
Mellon Park, Shadyside
In addition to a vast array of fine art and craft displays and demonstrations, A Fair In The Park features a concert weekend, a children's activity and project area and a variety of Pittsburgh's fabulous foods.

Greater Pittsburgh Irish Festival
September 7-9, 2007
Riverplex at Sandcastle
Enjoy three days of Irish food, music, dancing and entertainment at this annual celebration of everything Irish in Pittsburgh.

Ligonier Highland Games
September 7-9, 2007
Idlewild, Ligonier, PA
Join the gathering of the clans in the scenic Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania for three exciting days of Scottish dancing, piping, drumming, massed bands, athletic competitions, storytelling, harping and more!

Mountain Craft Days
September 7-9, 2007
Somerset Historic Center, Somerset, PA
Over 125 craft artisans, musicians, and entertainers are on hand to interpret the rich frontier heritage of southwestern Pennsylvania at this annual folk festival.

Shadyside Arts Festival on Walnut Street
September 14-16, 2007
Walnut Street, Shadyside, PA
Walnut Street in Shadyside transforms into a living, breathing art gallery with 150 exhibitors from around the nation.

Pennsylvania Bavarian Oktoberfest
September 14-16, 2007
Canonsburg, PA
This annual festival in downtown Canonsburg, Washington County, features German and local acts, German and International foods, craft vendors, amusement rides, and the Sunday afternoon Bavarian Bike Run.

Pittsburgh Dragon Boat Festival
September 22, 2007
South Side Riverfront Park
Experience the color and excitement of Asian arts, culture and dance. Enjoy wonderful Asian cuisine, children's activities, or ride the Mon in an authentic dragon boat!

Penn's Colony Festival
September 22-23 and 29-30, 2007
Saxonburg, PA
Enjoy a celebration of our region's place in history with traditional folk art, spirited Colonial entertainments of music, dance, theatre, living history, children's games and popular festival fair.

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