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Pittsburgh Summer Festivals & Fairs 2008

September Festivals & Fairs in Pittsburgh / Western PA

By Albrecht Powell, About.com

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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.

A Fair in the Park
September 5-7, 2008
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 5-7, 2008
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 5-7, 2008
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 5-7, 2008
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: The Arts Festival on Walnut Street
September 20-21, 2008
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 19-21, 2008
Canonsburg, PA
The state's premier Oktoberfest includes 2 stages of entertainment, German food, dancing & music, and a Sunday afternoon Bavarian Bike Run.

Penn's Colony Festival
September 20-21 and 27-28, 2008
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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