Tuesday, July 5, 2016

Top Pittsburgh Events for July 2016 include a Whiskey Rebellion, Extreme Pogo, Vintage Grand Prix, Deutschtown Music Festival and much more!


Check out these featured 2016 July Events.

Whiskey Rebellion Festival
Washington, PA
07/8/2016 to 07/9/2016

The Whiskey Rebellion Festival celebrates the heritage and unique character of the region by focusing on the historical significance of the Whiskey Rebellion, a history that is unique to western Pennsylvania and primarily Washington County.
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Extreme PogoWorld Championships
Swissvale, PA
07/8/2016 to 07/9/2016

At the beautiful, apocalyptic setting of Carrie Furnaces in Swissvale, PA. You will too. The event is centered around the best Pogo Park ever constructed, and the top handful of Riders from around the world will battle it out in three competitions.
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Picklesburgh
Rachel Carson Bridge in Downtown Pittsburgh
07/15/2016 to 07/16/2016

Downtown Pittsburgh transforms into Picklesburgh, highlighted by a giant flying Heinz pickle balloon, custom built by a team that also crafts balloons for Disney and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade. The Picklesburgh festival is a culinary celebration that goes beyond the dill pickle to include international dishes, prepared foods and artisan cocktails that feature pickled ingredients; an embrace of the farm-to-table movement and the rising popularity of canning; a selection of handcrafted foods and artisan cocktails from local restaurants; informative how-to demos and author talks at our demo area; merchandise such as pickled goods, books and DIY products.
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2016 Annual St. Sebastian Parish Festival
Siebert Road, Pittsburgh, PA
07/11/2016 to 07/16/2016

The Saint Sebastian Parish Festival and Flea Market is one of the largest and most widely attended church festivals in the Diocese of Pittsburgh. Each year, it attracts approximately 1,500 people per night and raises more funds for Saint Sebastian School and Parish than any other fundraising activity. The Festival is fun for all ages, with rides for both children and adults, games, outdoor festival foods and seated dinners, bingo, a basket auction and much, much more!
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2016 Pittsburgh Supernatural Convention
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
07/8/2016 to 07/10/2016

Celebrating America's Longest Running Genre Series.
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2016 Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix
Pittsburgh, PA
07/8/2016 to 07/17/2016

The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix’s mission is to produce a world-class vintage racing event in order to raise funds to help provide residential care, treatment and support for developmentally disabled individuals in the Pittsburgh region.
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Deutschtown Music Festival
Northside / Pittsburgh, PA
07/8/2016 to 07/9/2016

Deutschtown Music Festival is a free community music and arts festival. Over 125 bands will perform to upwards of 10,000 people in over 15 venues and 4 outdoor stages - all within walking distance of the East Ohio Street business district. The event features family-friendly activities and a stage in a city park and a two-block closed city street that will feature numerous food trucks and vendors.
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25th Anniversary New Castle Fireworks Festival featuring Arts on the Riverwalk
New Castle, PA
07/9/2016

Have a blast in downtown New Castle!
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2016 Pittsburgh Bicentennial Parade & Celebration
Pittsburgh, PA
07/9/2016

On July 9, 1816 Pittsburgh’s first Mayor, Ebenezer Denny, took office. To commemorate this occurrence, Mayor Peduto is planning a parade and celebration to be held on Saturday, July 9 starting at 1 p.m. on Liberty Avenue at 11th Street, downtown.
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Slovenefest 2016
Enon Valley, PA
07/8/2016 to 07/10/2016

Slovenefest, a three-day event held the second weekend of July at the SNPJ Recreation Center in the Borough of SNPJ, PA, brings together thousands to enjoy the ethnic food, music, culture and fun of Slovenia.
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2016 Western PA BalloonQuest
New Castle, PA
07/14/2016 to 07/17/2016

Festival
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5th WHIRL Yoga Fest
Point State Park, Pittsburgh, PA
07/23/2016

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6th Annual Classic Car Cruise at Bushy Run
Jeannette, PA
07/17/2016

Bushy Run Battlefield is once again opening its parking lot to classic and custom cars, trucks, or modified vehicles. Enjoy classic cars, live music with DJ Glenn Raymer, food and drink, 50/50 raffle, and more!
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People's Natural Gas presents Feed More Festival
Stage AE
07/17/2016

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Artillery and Artificers
Fort Pitt Museum
07/23/2016

See what artillerists at Fort Pitt needed to do before they could fire a cannon. Artisans such as tinners, turners, and blacksmiths will demonstrate and discuss how their trades contributed to cannon firings.
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Pittsburgh St. Mary's Ukrainian Festival
McKees Rocks, PA
07/27/2016 to 07/30/2016

The festival offers traditional Ukrainian foods such as pierogies, kobasi, halubtsi, and more to the public.
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ReplayFX Arcade & Gaming Festival
Pittsburgh, PA
07/28/2016 to 07/31/2016

Gamers behind the Replay Foundation & PAPA are taking over the David L. Lawrence Convention Center and filling it with more than 750 arcade and pinball machines, over 2,000 retro console games, tabletop games, a showcase of new products by game developers, magicians, live musicians, balloon artists, face-painters, competitions offering over $110,000 in prize money, and more!
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OpenStreetsPGH
Pittsburgh, PA
07/31/2016

What if you could close down a city street, and use it for a few hours of good, healthy, family fun?
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Crosstown Cookout
Pittsburgh, PA
07/31/2016

Live art and music, creative food and beverages at The Mon Wharf!
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Friday, June 10, 2016

2016 Pittsburgh Fourth of July Events and Independence Day Fireworks

Oh Say Can You See... Our Spotlight List of 2016 Pittsburgh Fourth of July Events.

Looking for fireworks and an abundance of red, white and blue Independence Day celebrations? Check out these featured 2016 Pittsburgh Fourth of July Events and fireworks displays that are happening in Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania during the 4th of July weekend.

An American Celebration: In Honor of Our Servicemen and Women
Soldiers and Sailors Museum
7/1

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra “An American Celebration: In Honor of Our Servicemen and Women” Summer Concert
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Billy Joel Live in Concert
PNC Park
7/1

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EQT Flashes of Freedom Pittsburgh Fireworks at Point State Park
Point State Park
7/4

The Regatta’s Fourth of July celebration will take place at Point State Park and serve as Pittsburgh’s official holiday celebration complete with local main stage entertainment, food concessions, and plenty of activities for the kids. As in years past, the EQT Flashes of Freedom Fireworks is produced by Pyrotecnico and is recognized as one of the top 10 displays in the country.
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2016 Independence Day American Flag Folding Ceremony
Senator John Heinz Regional History Center
7/4

Join local veterans and museum visitors to help to unfurl a giant 36-foot American Flag. During the ceremony, participate in the National Anthem and a moment of silence for those who served our country. Then help to ceremoniously fold the flag with the help of fellow visitors.
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Fourth of July at Fort Pitt
Fort Pitt Museum - Point State Park
7/4

Commemorate the Fourth of July at the Fort Pitt Museum. Help Museum staff and volunteers raise the flag and sing the National Anthem. Also experience 18th century military music and how it affected military life at Fort Pitt. The flag raising ceremony will begin at noon.
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Crafton Celebrates - 2016 Fourth of July Celebration
Crafton, PA
6/30 - 7/4

Commemorate the Fourth of July at the Fort Pitt Museum. Help Museum staff and volunteers raise the flag and sing the National Anthem. Also experience 18th century military music and how it affected military life at Fort Pitt. The flag raising ceremony will begin at noon.
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Monroeville Independence Day Parade Celebration
Monroeville, PA
7/4

Home of the Free Because of the Brave Celebration
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Kennywood Celebrate America Days
West Mifflin, PA
6/30 - 7/4

Why limit the Independence Day celebrations to just the Fourth of July?! Celebrate America brings the patriotic party for a long weekend of fun. Catch nightly fireworks over the lagoon, Kennywood’s celebrated Weiner 100 dachshund races, and the Silver Star Meats Hot Dog Eating Contest!
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Ellwood City Festival – Arts, Crafts and Food Festival
Ewing Park
7/1 - 7/3

36th Annual Festival July 1st, 2nd & 3rd, 2016. ENTERTAINMENT BY ALL LOCAL BANDS ALL DAY! COMMUNITY DANCE PARTY FROM 8pm – 10 pm.
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3rd Annual Little Miss Firecracker PATRIOTIC PAGEANT
Ewing Park
7/1 - 7/3

Patriotic pageant is open to any girl ages 4-7 living within a 15 mile radius of Ellwood City or currently attending an Ellwood City school.
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Ford City SummerFest
Memorial Park
7/1 - 7/4

SummerFest is having a raffle to be drawn on July 4th at the Ford City Park. Tickets are $2. The winner will receive a Le'Veon Bell autographed Steeler football PLUS an authentic engraved 5" x 7" piece of the Civic Arena roof.
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Ross Township Community Day
Ross Community Center
7/3

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The Big Butler Fair
Butler Fairgrounds
7/1 - 7/9

The Big Butler Fair, now celebrating its 161st anniversary, is the largest agricultural fair in Western PA. The event draws over 100,000 people from across Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York and West Virginia to enjoy 9 days of food, fireworks, carnival rides, games, demolition derbies, concerts, truck pulls and the Y108 Freedom Festival. Our fair is considered by many to be the best of its kind in the country.
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South Fayette Township Fireworks
Boyce-Mayview Park, Fairview Park
7/4

Celebrate Independence Day with Fireworks and more.
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Mt. Lebanon July 4th Community Day Celebration and fireworks
Mt. Lebanon Main Park
7/4

Games, amusements, food, and other activities.'Tres Lads' Band: Free Concert (at the basketball courts) and Fireworks.
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Nemacolin Woodlands Resort 4th of July Weekend
Farmington, PA
7/1 - 7/4

Nemacolin Woodlands Resort is marking the 4th of July with a big celebration. Our Annual Fireworks Display will begin at 9:30 pm on Sunday, July 3.
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Brentwood Fourth of July Celebration
Brentwood Borough, PA
7/4

The annual Brentwood Fourth of July Celebration is one of the most storied summer traditions in Western Pennsylvania.
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Moon Township Independence Day Celebration
Moon Park
7/4

Celebrate Independence Day with Fireworks and more.
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McKeesport Fourth of July Celebration
McKeesport, PA
7/4

Celebrate with THE BUFFETTMAN & THE FRUITCAKES followed by FIREWORKS .
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Shaler Township Community Day and Fourth of July Celebration
Kiwanis Park
7/4

Community Day starts at 8:30 AM with the Jane Neely 5K Race. Registration at 7:45 AM Crawford Pool opens at 12:00 Noon with a D.J. playing music from 1:00 to 5:00 PM. Fire Truck Rides in the parking lot from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. "Tobacco Road" and the "Mark Yester" Bands start playing at 5:00 PM. Kids Inflatable Attractions are open from 5:00 to 9:00 PM Food vendors available throughout the day. Fireworks at dusk (approximately 9:30 PM) (Rain date: Fireworks only - July 5th).
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Township of Hampton Independence Day Community Celebration
Hampton Community Center
7/3

Join your family, friends and neighbors for this year's Independence Day / Community Day Celebration at the Hampton Community Park!
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Fourth of July Pittsburgh Dinner Cruise on the Gateway Clipper
The Gateway Clipper Fleet
7/4

As the fireworks light up the Pittsburgh sky to celebrate the 4th of July, you will be aboard a comfortable, climate-controlled riverboat with the best view of the colorful sky. This birthday celebration of the U.S. A. also includes a DJ, a wonderful buffet and the best hospitality that Pittsburgh has to offer!
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6th Annual Beaver County BOOM!
Beaver, PA
7/2

Zambelli Fireworks with a choreographed musical experience. This year's theme is "Red, White and BOOM!", a compilation of patriotic and country music.
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2016 New Kensington Fireworks Festival
New Kensington, PA
7/2

Celebrate Independence Day with Fireworks and more.
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Upper St. Clair and South Fayette 4th of July Fireworks
Boyce Mayview Park
7/4

Upper St. Clair and South Fayette are teaming up for fireworks this year. Fireworks will be launched from Fairview Park on Monday July 4th, at Dusk. For best viewing come to Boyce Mayview Park!
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An American Celebration at Old Economy Village
Ambrige, PA
6/25

Enjoy an old fashioned town celebration for the entire family. Antique cars will be on display. Food, historic artisans, storytelling, an old fashioned spelling bee, and musical entertainment create a wonderful experience for the entire family.
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Kenny Chesney – Spread The Love Tour
Heinz Field
7/2

Kenny Chesney's "SPREAD THE LOVE" Tour with Miranda Lambert, Sam Hunt and Old Dominion.
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Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village Independence Day Celebration
Avella, PA
7/2 - 7/4

Celebrate Independence Day and the spirit of America with old-fashioned summer games, a recitation of the Declaration of Independence, and a pie-eating contest. Meadowcroft will celebrate Independence Day on both Saturday, July 2 from noon to 5 p.m. and on Sunday, July 3 from 1 – 5 p.m.
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4th of July Celebration and Fireworks at Idlewild & SoakZone!
Avella, PA
7/4

Ligonier, PA
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Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Top Pittsburgh Events for June 2016 include Three Rivers Arts Festival, an Evening Strawberry Fest, Brew 'N Chew, Pittsburgh Pirates Memorabilia and so much more!



Check out these top Pittsburgh Events happening in June.

Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival
6/3 - 6/12
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Summer in the city! Full Bloom Summer Dance Party
6/4 - 6/5

Kelly Strayhorn Theater

Full Bloom is an annual benefit bash and celebration of summer in the city! Every June, East Liberty heats up as crowds from all corners of the city converge at Full Bloom for live performances, food and drinks from the East End’s best bars and restaurants, and a dance floor that’s home to the best movers and shakers in the city.  
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The Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival
6/10 - 6/12
Coopers Lake Campground
Come join nearly 3,000 Jeeps that will come from more than 35 different states to one of the biggest Jeep events in the country.
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All American Soapbox Derby Race
6/19

Greater Pittsburgh Soapbox Derby
The Soap Box Derby is a youth racing program which has run nationally since 1934. World Championship finals are held each July at Derby Downs in Akron, Ohio.
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Brew 'N Chew
6/18

Monroeville Convention Center
Brew ‘N Chew is Pittsburgh’s annual beer fest with bite, featuring food tastings and pairings along with Craft, regional, national and international beers.
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2016 Pittsburgh Autism Speaks Walk
6/12

Schenley Park - Flagstaff Hill
The 17th Annual Pittsburgh Autism Speaks Walk helps raise money and awareness to help change the future for all who are impacted by autism.
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Harmony Annual SpringFest
6/11

Bottlebrush Gallery and Center for the Arts
Harmony’s Annual SpringFest. Free! Bottlebrush Gallery and The Harmony Inn.
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Plum Community Festival
6/24 - 6/25
Larry Mills Park
The 2016 Plum Community Festival will be held at Larry Mills Park. Rides, games, entertainment and food!
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Family Fitness Fest at North Park 
6/4
North Park
Sponsored by Allegheny County Parks, 100.7 Star, Newsradio 1020 KDKA, 93.7 The Fan and Y108.
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Soergel Orchards Evening Strawberry Festival
6/10 

Wexford
There’s no better way to spend a Friday evening than on the farm, enjoying the summer, and picking fresh strawberries! Food, strawberry desserts, activities, and much more.  Grab the family, an empty basket (or we can provide one) and head on over for an evening you’re sure to remember. 4 – 8 p.m.   
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Hunt Auctions - Celebration of the Pittsburgh Pirates
6/25

David L. Lawrence Convention Center
4th Annual Celebration of the Pittsburgh Pirates autograph and memorabilia show. 
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June 2016 Pittsburgh Church and Parish Celebrations
6/1 - 6/30

Pittsburgh
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Cafe Scientifique
6/6

Carnegie Science Center
Interested in science? Want to learn more about the latest technology breakthroughs? Then CafĂ© Scientifique Pittsburgh at Carnegie Science Center is the place to be!   
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And even more Pittsburgh June 2016 Events!
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