COMING UP WESTMORELAND COUNTY | 2016 Continued... 7 BATTLE OF BUSHY RUN August 6-7. See all the colors of the war in vibrant recreations during the 253rd Anniversary of the Battle of Bushy Run, which pitted the forces of his Royal Highness King George III against a confed-eration of Native Americans. Learn about how the battle progressed as well as how people lived in the mid-eighteenth century. Adults $8, children 4-12 $5, under age 3 is free. Two days of events held in Jean-nette, PA. Visit www.bushyrunbattlefield.com. 8 PITTSBURGH RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL August 20-21, 27-28; September 3-5, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25. Open rain or shine for 6 weekends including Labor Day. Take a magical tour through time and legend as you wander down the village streets and pathways of the Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival. Ready thyself to revel with master revelers, watch artisans work in ancient style crafts and enjoy a roast turkey leg, steak on a stake or fresh baked goods. Adults $19.95, children 5-12 $9, under age 5 free. Held at 112 Renaissance Ln., West Newton, PA. Visit www.pittsburghrenfest.com. 9 FLAX SCUTCHING FESTIVAL September 17-18. The Flax Scutching Festival in Stahlstown, offers demonstrations of the complete process of making linen from the flax plant. Enjoy homemade food, crafts, antique farm equipment, live music, Civil War encampment, covered wagon train encampment and a staged Indian raid. Adults $4, children under 12 are free. Visit www.flaxscutching.org. WESTMORELAND COUNTY FAIR August 19-27. Now in its 63rd year, the fair hosts live entertainment, an annual pagent, arena events, agricultural exhibits, vendors and more. Daily admis-sion $7. Before 2 p.m. $3 admission (not available Aug. 20 or 27). Free for children under 2. Admission to grandstand not included. Visit www.westmore landfair.com for a full list of prices and fair events. 8 | Discover Westmoreland 2016 7 8 9 10 10
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