COMING UP
WESTMORELAND
COUNTY • 2019
BATTLE OF BUSHY RUN
Aug, 3 and 4: Witness a clash of cultures as historical
re-enactors bring the Battle of Bushy Run to life! Learn
what caused Native American warriors and British soldiers
to take up arms against each other during a two-day battle
in August 1763 during Pontiac’s War. Events include historical
demonstrations, a Native American village, a refugee
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camp, a fashion show, live historical music, a children’s area
and more. Adults $10, children $5, younger than 3 are free.
Weekend passes available. Visit bushyrunbattlefield.com.
PITTSBURGH RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL
Aug. 17-18, 24-25, 31; Sept. 1-2, 7-8, 14-15, 21-22:
Take a magical tour through time as you wander down the
village streets and pathways of the Pittsburgh Renaissance
Festival in West Newton. Watch artisans work in ancient
style crafts and enjoy a roast turkey leg, steak on a
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stake or fresh baked goods. Adults $23, children 5-12 $11,
children younger than 5 are free. Discounts for purchasing
tickets online. Visit pittsburghrenfest.com.
FLAX SCUTCHING FESTIVAL
Sept. 14-15: The Flax Scutching Festival offers demonstrations
of the complete process of making linen from
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the flax plant. The festival also has great homemade food,
crafts, antique farm equipment, live music, civil war encampment,
covered-wagon train encampment and a staged
Indian raid. Adults $4, children younger than 12 are admitted
free. The admission fee includes all festival demonstrations,
displays, events and concerts. Visit flaxscutching.org.
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WESTMORELAND COUNTY FAIR
Aug. 16-24: Now in its 66th year, the fair hosts
live entertainment, an annual pageant, arena events,
agricultural exhibits, vendors and more. Daily admission
is $7. Weekly passes available at the fair office from 9 a.m.
to 3 p.m. on Aug. 9, 10 and 13-16. On Aug. 17-20, they
can be purchased at the admission gates starting at
10 a.m. Admission to grandstand not included. Visit
westmorelandfair.com for a full list of prices and fair events.
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