Starting Friday, June 7, The Three Rivers Arts Festival will run for 10 days, ending on June 16. This popular, annual event will feature live music, an artist market, gallery exhibitions and films suitable for the whole family.
Make sure to take advantage of this and many other events happening around Western Pennsylvania. We live in a great area, so go out and enjoy!
Fairs and Festivals
Who doesn't love a carnival? Below are just a few of the fairs and festivals that will be happening this summer.
--Big Butler Fair (June 28 - July 6)
--Pittsburgh Pride Fest (June 16)
--Fort Armstrong Folk Festival (August 1 thru August 4)
--The Art Festival on Walnut (August 24 and 25)
Museums
Western PA has many museums to cover almost all interests.
--Carnegie Museums (Art, Natural History, The Andy Warhol, The Science Center)
--Senator John Heinz History Center
--The Fort Pitt Musuem
--The Westmoreland Museum of American Art
--Pennsylvania Trolley Museum
Sports
There is a long history of sports in Pittsburgh and the summer is a great time to take in a game or two.
--Pittsburgh Pirates
--Pittsburgh Passion
--Pittsburgh Riverhounds
Outdoor Music Festivals and Concerts
In addition to the live music at the Three Rivers Arts Festival, there are plenty of other local music events going on this summer.
--Monroeville Summer Concert Series
--First Fridays at the Frick
--Allegheny County Summer Concert Series
--Laurel Highlands Bluegrass Festival
--Summer Sounds (Greensburg)
And Even More Interesting Places and Things to Do!
--Phipps Conservatory
--Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village
--Fort Ligonier
--Farmer's Markets (interactive map from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. And don't forget we have a wonderful farmer's market, right here in Monroeville!)
--Drive Ins (still a great way to spend a summer evening)
May sure you check out VisitPittsburgh for even more events going on around the city.
-- Post by Tracy
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