>> EVENTS PI Waynesburg, raindayfestival.com With an umbrella decorating contest, live music, petting zoo, face painting, and “Diaper Derby” baby crawl, this is a fun event for the whole family. GL Rain Day Festival AUGUST PW Emporium, visitpago.com Cameron County Fair Erie, hderiebikefest.com This week-long annual event brings motorcycle-related activities, charity rides, vendors, and contests to Liberty Park & Highmark Amphitheater. AL Erie BikeFest Held the first full week of August, this county fair includes a tractor parade, talent shows, pie eating contest, cornhole tournament, and beautiful baby contest. DU Carlisle, carlisleevents.com Corvettes at Carlisle GL Grove City, visitmercercountypa.com Grove City Strawberry Days PW This three-day festival features musical entertainment, more than 70 crafters and artisans, and delicious strawberry foods of all kinds. It’s always held the weekend of the first full week in June. DU Multiple Locations visitclearfieldcounty.org 100 Mile Yard Sale The 100 Mile Yard Sale offers an opportunity to find that hidden gem, item, antique, or treasure that you have always wanted. PI Fort Armstrong Folk Festival Altoona, fortroberdeau.org Revolutionary War Days The largest Corvette show in the world converges on Carlisle with more than 5,000 of America’s classic sports car. Don’t miss the Corvette Parade through downtown Carlisle. Watch history come to life with encampment and battle reenactments at historic Fort Roberdeau, which dates back to 1778. Western PA Balloon Quest New Castle Kutztown, kutztownfestival.com Kutztown Folk Festival Kittanning, armstrongfestival.com From a historical encampment and craft demonstrations to a classic car show and live music, this annual festival features an array of history, heritage, and entertainment for all ages. DU This annual event showcases more than 200 of America’s finest craftsmen and folk artists, as well as antiques, Amish culinary specialties, and old-fashioned pastimes. TOP TO BOTTOM: ADOBE STOCK/ALEXSTAR; VISIT LAWRENCE COUNTY; ADOBE STOCK/IMAGEDB.COM; CUMBERLAND VALLEY VISITOR BUREAU; ROAR ON THE SHORE Corvettes at Carlisle Carlisle 10th Annual Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival PI AL Pittsburgh, pittsburghjazzfest.org World-renowned jazz performers, more than 140 local musicians, jam sessions, food trucks, and a craft beer garden garner crowds of music lovers at this annual festival. PO Chambersburg explorefranklincountypa.com A range of events will be held during the festival, including ChambersFest Restaurant Week, Tim and Susan Cook Memorial 1-Mile Race, Old Market Day, and 1864: The Burning. SU ChambersFest Port Royal, juniatacountyfair.com Enjoy competitive exhibits, entertainment, rides, games, food, commercial vendors, races and more at this annual event. PI Juniata County Fair New Castle, wpaballoonquest.webs.com Western PA Balloon Quest Long Pond, poconoraceway.com NASCAR Doubleheader Week Spend a long weekend at Pocono Raceway to watch racecars roar around the track in a series of high-profile events. Danville, itourcolumbiamontour.com Danville Heritage Festival JULY GL This celebration features train rides, historical speakers, living history demonstrations, downtown architecture tours, a 5K walk/run, and sports tournaments. PI See the sky sprinkled with hot air balloons, and at night, see the “Balloon Glow” where the balloons dance to music and you can enjoy amuse-ments, live entertainment, and food. PO DU Mt. Gretna Outdoor Art Show Mt. Gretna, mtgretnaarts.com Presented under the oak trees of Old Chautauqua, stroll the booths of nearly 300 artists as they display their work, and also enjoy live music, plein air painters, and a kids-focused art show. DU White Mills, dorflinger.org Wildflower Music Festival Sharon, waterfiresharonpa.org This event takes its name from the more than 50 braziers anchored in the Shenango River, which are lit at nightfall during the festival. WaterFire Pittsburgh, picklesburgh.com Located on the Roberto Clemente Bridge, this foodie festival celebrates everything-pickled, from traditional international foods and wacky creations to fun competitions and DIY demonstrations. Picklesburgh This annual music festival at the Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary showcases an array of live music, such as brass band, modern jazz, and tribute performances held in the great outdoors. Newport, pecofair.org Perry County Fair Livestock shows, the Miss Perry County Fair competition, a chili cook-off, and live music are just a few of the exciting activities at this annual event. Visit the event website for specific dates and details. visitPA.com 45
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