Festivals in the City

The next month in Pittsburgh is full of festivals for every member of your family.  Fireworks, crafts, food, and heritage are all covered in these events throughout the area.   Check out the list below to see what festivals you want to take your family too.  You can find the complete list at about.com

Celebrate America Festival
June 30 – July 5, 2011
Kennywood Amusement Park, West Mifflin, PA
Enjoy a weeklong salute to our great country and its people with special featured entertainment, stunt shows, strolling performers, face painting, fireworks and evening fireworks at Kennywood. $10 off admission coupons available for Celebrate America week from Giant Eagle locations.

Ellwood City Arts, Crafts & Food Festival
July 1–3, 2011
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
July 1-4, 2011
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 37th year in 2011.

Big Butler Fair
June 29 - July 7, 2012
Route 422, Prospect, PA
Billed as the largest fair in Western Pennsylvania, the Big Butler Fair has been operating for 156 years! Enjoy nine big days of food, animals, concerts and fun.

Battle of Fort Necessity Commemoration
July 3, 2011
Fort Necessity National Battlefield, Uniontown, PA
Join the National Park Service in commemorating the 257th anniversary of the Battle of Fort Necessity with living history, camp life, and artillery firing demonstrations.

Pittsburgh Regatta & 4th of July Fireworks
July 2–4, 2011
North Shore Riverfront Park, Pittsburgh
The all new Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regatta adds an extra day as it returns to Point State Park and the North Shore, bringing with it the return of the North American Powerboat Championships. A plethora of water and land activities are packed into three days, along with the famous Fourth of July Pyrotechnico fireworks celebration!