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“Year of the Conquest” Battle Reenactments
Fort Ligonier
200 South Market Street
Ligonier,
PA 15658
Website: www.fortligonier.org
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July 24 & 25, 2010
Admission: Adults: $8.00, Children ages 6-14: $5.00, Children 5 & under: FREE
Ongoing events - check our website! |
| Student Friendly: Yes |
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| Contact: Penny West, Annie Urban |
200 South Market Street
Ligonier, PA 15658 |
Telephone: 724-238-9701
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| French, Native American, and British troops commemorate "Year of the Conquest - New France Falls to Britain." Artillery demonstrations, followed by battle reenactments, begin at 1:00pm and 3:00pm both days. |
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| Event Dates: |
Sept. 24-26, 2010
Fri. & Sat.: 11:00am-11:00pm
Sun.: 11:00am-7:00pm
Admission is FREE
Sept. 23-25, 2011 |
| Student Friendly: Yes |
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| Contact: Jeff Landy |
1 Etze Ave.
Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666 |
Telephone: 724-547-6745
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| Large outdoor festival on friendly neighborhood streets. Visit these areas . . . arts & crafts, ethnic foods, glass vendors and old town Mt. Pleasant. Sparkle spectacular: music & dancing and light show nightly. |
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| Event Dates: |
June 17-19, 2010
8:00am-8:00pm / Admission: FREE
June 16-18, 2011 |
| Student Friendly: Yes |
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| Contact: Tom Briar |
PO Box 21
Confluence, PA 15424 |
Telephone: 814-395-3469
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| See 40-50 chainsaw carvers produce works of art. Carvers will display and sell their carvings. The carving auction is on Saturday at 3:00pm. Auction benefits the Somerset County Blind Center. |
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Heritage Festival Weekend in the Laurel Highlands
Heritage Festival Co-Op
Various
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Farmers & Threshermens Jubilee
New Centerville, PA
September 8-12, 2010
Flax Scutching Festival
Stahlstown, PA
September 11-12, 2010
Ligonier Highland Games
Idlewild & SoakZone - Ligonier, PA
September 11, 2010
Mountain Craft Days
Somerset, PA
September 10-12, 2010 |
| Student Friendly: Yes |
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| Contact: Dave Hurst, Co-Op Coordinator |
913 Lina Street
Johnstown , PA 15902 |
Telephone: 814-536-7986
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Experience four festivals in September:
*Farmers & Threshermens Jubilee features steam-powered machines.
*The Ligonier Highland Games celebrate Celtic culture.
*Mountain Craft Days showcase pioneer crafts.
*The Stahlstown Flax Scutching Festival demonstrates linen-making.
Stay for the weekend and enjoy all four! |
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"On a Clear Day . . . Or Not" Fine Art Exhibition
Rowe Gallery at the Greensburg Art Center
230 Todd School Road
Greensburg,
PA 15601
Website: www.greensburgartclub.org
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| Event Dates: |
Sept. 10 - Oct. 2, 2010
Tues.-Fri.: 10:00am-4:00pm
Wed. Evening: 7:00-9:00pm
Sat.: 1:00-4:00pm
On-going new exhibitions every 8 weeks. |
| Student Friendly: Yes |
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| Contact: Betty Reese |
230 Todd School Road
Greensburg, PA 15601 |
Telephone: 724-837-6791
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| Experience beautiful Southwestern PA through the eyes and art of regional plein air artists in the Greensburg Art Center/Rowe Gallery, an outstanding showcase for art and artisinal fine crafts. |
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Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival
Rocky Mountain Festivals
112 Renaissance Lane
West Newton,
PA 15089
Website: www.pittsburghrenfest.com
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2010 Dates: Aug. 21-22, 28-29 & Sept. 4-6, 11-12, 18-19, 25-26
Adults: $15.95, Child: $7.00, Children under 5: FREE
Hours: 10:30am-6:30pm
2011 Dates: Aug. 20-21, 27-28 & Sept. 3-5, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25 |
| Student Friendly: Yes |
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| Contact: Lori Hughes |
112 Renaissance Lane
West Newton, PA 15089 |
Telephone: 724-872-1670
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| The Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival, one of the most interactive entertainment shows in all of Pennsylvania. Jousting, comedy, arts & crafts. It's affordable fun for everyone! Eat, drink and be merry. |
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| Event Dates: |
March 26-27, 30-31 & April 1-3, 2011
Adults: $4.00 |
| Student Friendly: Yes |
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| Contact: Shawn Buterbaugh |
PO Box 222
Meyersdale, PA 15552 |
Telephone: 814-634-0213
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Tollfree: 866-858-0213
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| Visit festival park, historic manor, maple sugar demonstrations, crafts, quilt show, historic musical pageant, car shows, parade, entertainment, Civil War re-enactors, educational fair exhibits, tractor show, horsepull and demonstrations. |
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| Event Dates: |
July 1-4, 2011
11:00am-8:00pm
Admission: FREE |
| Student Friendly: Yes |
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| Contact: Diana Morreo |
252 Twin Lakes Park Road
Latrobe, PA 15650 |
Telephone: 724-834-7474
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| At this annual event, the natural beauty of Twin Lakes Park near Greensburg surrounds an artist market, a juried art show, live performances, children's activities and ethnic food booths. |
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40th Annual Antique Show
Sponsored by Somerset County Chamber of Commerce & Somerset Trust Company
Streets of Somerset, PA
Somerset,
PA 15501
Website: www.somersetpa.net
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| Event Dates: |
August 14, 2010
8:00am-4:00pm
Admission: FREE / Appraisals Fee per Item
August 13, 2011
8:00am-4:00pm |
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| Contact: Sandy Berkebile |
601 North Center Avenue
Somerset, PA 15501 |
Telephone: 814-445-6431
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| Join us as we celebrate 40 years of antiquing! Over 100 dealers dealing in quality antiques and collectibles. Bring your antiques for appraising at our Road Show! Exit #110 off of PA Turnpike. |
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Seven Springs Wine and Food Festival
Seven Springs Mountain Resort
777 Waterwheel Drive
Seven Springs,
PA 15622
Website: www.7springs.com
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| Event Dates: |
August 14 & 15, 2010
11:00am-6:00pm
Admission Fee
Check our website for our 2011 event dates! |
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| Contact: Susan Budner |
777 Waterwheel Drive
Seven Springs, PA 15622 |
Telephone: 814-352-7777 x7245
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| Our festival showcases more than 20 Pennsylvania wineries. Featuring delicious food, terrific entertainment, outdoor activities and craft exhibits. Wine and cuisine seminars offered. Make plans to join us! |
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Pennsylvania Arts & Crafts Colonial Festival
Westmoreland Fairgrounds
123 Blue Ribbon Lane
Greensburg,
PA 15601
Website: www.familyfestivals.com
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| Event Dates: |
September 3-6, 2010
Fri. & Mon.: 10:00am-6:00pm
Sat. & Sun.: 10:00am-8:00pm
Admission: $5.50
September 2-5, 2011 |
| Student Friendly: Yes |
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| Contact: David or Debbie Stoner |
PO Box 166
Irwin, PA 15642 |
Telephone: 724-863-4577
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| Shop over 250 booths! Enjoy fantastic food! Two string bands! Flute choir! Over 500 costumed participants! Petting Zoo! Wagon Rides! Rated 19th Best Craft Show in America! A must see! |
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Stahlstown Flax Scutching Festival
Monticue’s Grove
Route 711, between Ligonier and Donegal
Stahlstown,
PA 15687
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| Event Dates: |
September 11 & 12, 2010
Sat. & Sun.: 9:00am-6:00pm
September 10 & 11, 2011 |
| Student Friendly: Yes |
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| Contact: Marilee Pletcher |
PO Box 77
Stahlstown, PA 15687 |
Telephone: 724-593-2119
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| Keeping history alive since 1907! Demonstrating the art of making linen from the flax plant. Food, crafts, entertainment, mock Indian raid, encampments, and other working demonstrations! A festival worth experiencing! |
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HallowBOO!
Idlewild & SoakZone
2574 Route 30 East
Ligonier,
PA 15658
Website: www.idlewild.com
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| Event Dates: |
Weekends Only - October 2-24, 2010
Noon-6:00pm
Admission: $22.99 / $12.50 (groups 15+) with advance reservations
Check our website for future event dates! |
| Student Friendly: Yes |
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| Contact: Kathy Sichula |
PO Box C
Ligonier, PA 15658 |
Telephone: 724-238-6784
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| It’s Idlewild with a FUN, family-oriented, happy Halloween twist! Enjoy trick-or-treating through Story Book Forest, rides, entertainment, themed attractions, plus many fall-favorite foods! Great for Scout and Church groups. |
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Autumnfest at Seven Springs
Seven Springs Mountain Resort
777 Waterwheel Drive
Seven Springs,
PA 15622
Website: www.7springs.com
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| Event Dates: |
October 2-24, 2010 (weekends only)
11:00am- 5:00pm
Admission: FREE
Check our website for 2011 event dates! |
| Student Friendly: Yes |
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| Contact: Susan Budner |
777 Waterwheel Drive
Seven Springs, PA 15622 |
Telephone: 814-352-7777 x7245
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| Celebrate the magic of fall. Live entertainment, scenic chair lift rides, pumpkin patch, hayrides, corn maze, craft show and fabulous outdoor buffet. Stay overnight and enjoy the resort! |
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Springs Folk Festival
Springs Historical Society
1711 Springs Road, Route 669
Springs ,
PA 15562
Website: www.springspa.org
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| Event Dates: |
October 1 & 2, 2010
October 7 & 8, 2011 |
| Student Friendly: Yes |
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| Contact: Jean Papik |
PO Box 293
Springs, PA 15562 |
Telephone: 814-662-9202
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| The annual Festival is a celebration of the arts, crafts, and culture of the pioneers. Watch 130 artisans demonstrate their crafts, listen to bluegrass/gospel music, and enjoy Dutch food. Visit one of the oldest museums! |
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Fort Ligonier Days
Ligonier Valley Chamber of Commerce
Fort Ligonier and Streets of Ligonier
120 E. Main Street (Diamond)
Ligonier,
PA 15658
Website: www.ligonier.com
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| Event Dates: |
October 8-10, 2010
October 14-16, 2011 |
| Student Friendly: Yes |
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| Contact: Rachel Roehrig |
120 E. Main Street
Town Hall First Floor
Ligonier, PA 15658 |
Telephone: 724-238-4200
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| See battle reenactments, over 150 juried craftsmen, community food booths, merchant sidewalk sales, entertainment, and spectacular parade on Saturday commemorating the French & Indian War. One of ABA’s “Top 100” Events in 2010. |
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Candlelight Tours at Compass Inn Museum
Compass Inn Museum
1382 Route 30 East
Laughlintown,
PA 15655
Website: www.compassinn.com
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| Event Dates: |
Nov. 6 - Dec. 12, 2010
Weekends 3:00-7:00pm
Will open for group tours of 20 or more by request.
Nov. 5 - Dec. 11, 2011 |
| Student Friendly: Yes |
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| Contact: James Koontz |
PO Box 167
Laughlintown, PA 15655 |
Telephone: 724-238-4983
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| Experience the beauty of the Inn decorated for the holidays with natural accents, wood fires and candlelight. Hot mulled cider and cookies in the 1862 addition opened for these tours. |
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Ligonier Festival of Lights
Ligonier Valley Historical Society
Ligonier Town Hall Community Room
120 E. Main Street
Ligonier,
PA 15658
Website: www.compassinn.com
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| Event Dates: |
December 4-12, 2010
Noon-7:00pm
Admission: Adults: $4.00, Children: $1.00
December 3-11, 2011 |
| Student Friendly: Yes |
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| Contact: Tina Yandrick |
PO Box 167
Laughlintown, PA 15655 |
Telephone: 724-238-6818
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| A display of over 50 decorated trees and wreaths designed by local families and businesses. Raffle table, cookie café and a holiday boutique with unique and hand crafted items. |
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