Destination Westmoreland: Summer days are here again
☀️ Kick Off the Season in Style!
From sizzling events to unforgettable experiences, we’ve got everything you need to make this summer the best one yet.
Destination: Westmoreland
The place to be this season:
• Live music & festivals
• Local eats & food fairs
• Arts, crafts & cultural events
• Outdoor adventures for all ages
Don’t miss a moment: Let the sunshine and the good times roll!
Ligonier Country Market
6 Old Lincoln Highway West, Ligonier, ligoniercountrymarket.com
Ligonier Country Market has something for everyone.
Plants, produce, crafts, food, beverages … and a kids corner, too!
Join us rain or shine to support small locals.
Save the dates for our markets:
Saturday Market | May 17 through September 27 | 8 am to noon | Corner of Springer Road and W. Main Street
Diamond Market | 1st Tuesday of the month | June through October | 2 pm to 6 pm | 123 W. Main Street, Ligonier
Holiday Market | November 1 | Noon until 4 pm | Corner of Springer Road and W. Main Street
Make It • Bake It • Grow It
The Ligonier Valley’s Country Market for 50 seasons!
2025 Latrobe Summer Concert Series
Every Saturday from June 7 to Aug. 23 | 6 to 8 pm
The Summer Concert Series is brought to you by Prima La Comunita’, a nonprofit dedicated to help preserve the traditions, heritage, and history of the community through festivals and musical events to help enliven and enrich the lives of residents and visitors alike.
Come and enjoy a relaxing Summer Saturday evening at Latrobe’s Summer Concert Series, featuring community jazz and concert bands from throughout the area. The venue is located off McKinley Avenue near DiSalvo’s Station, Hotel Loyal, and 512 Coffee and Ice Cream. This is the same area where the Latrobe Italian Festival takes place.
The free concert is open to the public for all to enjoy. Grab your chairs and take a short jaunt through the family-friendly, very walkable, historic neighborhood of the city. Seating is available within the paved parking area, along with the sidewalks at McKinley Avenue and Thompson Street.
Free parking is conveniently located nearby in the city lots along Depot Street, WCCC parking lots, and the lot at Oakbrook Fundraising adjacent the community college. Street parking is also available along Ligonier and Alexandria Streets where designated. (Parking along McKinley and Thompson is reserved for resident and business patrons only.)
For more information, see primalacomunita.org
Summer in the City – Bubble Blow Record Attempt
Saturday, June 14 | 10 am to 2 pm | Downtown Greensburg
Join us for a day of fun, family and bubbles in Downtown Greensburg!
Summer in the City is back with exciting activities, live entertainment, and a joyful community celebration that’s not to be missed.
• The day begins at 10 am with the always popular Pet Parade, organized by Petagogy. Starting at Petagogy and following its traditional downtown route, this parade is a hit with animal lovers of all ages.
• Throughout the day, enjoy:
Live music and local entertainment
Family-friendly games and hands-on activities
Fire truck demos and meet-and-greets
Bubble-themed photo-ops
Live animals from Living Treasures Animal Park
A dunking booth benefiting local causes
Tasty bites from a variety of food vendors
• At 12 noon sharp, all eyes turn to the sky as we attempt to set a world record for the most people blowing bubbles at once! This simultaneous bubble blow will take place will take place along South Pennsylvania Avenue and the Moore/Becker parking lot. The start will be signaled by the Greensburg Fire Department’s fire whistle. GBPA provides bubbles and wands — just bring your best bubble-blowing breath!
Downtown businesses will be joining in the fun with bubble-themed window displays, sidewalk sales and special promotions.
See shopgreensburgpa.com for details.
Celebrate the Lincoln Highway
Our 30th on 30 celebration is all about honoring the history of the Lincoln Highway and the community that keeps it alive.
Join us on Sunday, June 15 for a fun and festive day as we celebrate 30 years of preserving America’s First Road Trip!
Enjoy family-friendly activities like mini golf, a bounce house, lawn games and more. Relax with music and good company. Grab a bite to eat — food and refreshments are available on-site, prepared by our team with help from generous local grocery store donations.
Explore the Lincoln Highway Experience Museum — open during the entire event.
Admission is by donation. Your generosity helps support the mission of the Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor.
Museum admission: $10 for adults, free for visitors 18 and under (special event rate).
Bring the whole family for a day of fun, history and connection with our Lincoln Highway community. Make memories with special photo-ops and nostalgic roadside fun.
Whether you’re a longtime fan of the highway or just discovering it, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
And mark your calendar for the 4th Annual Car Cruise at the Lincoln Highway Experience
Sunday, September 7 | noon to 4 p.m.
See LHHC.org for details.
Amp Up Your Summer Concert Series at Hempfield Park
June 15, 21; July 5, 19; August 2, 16, 30
Free concert series at the park includes engaging acts, free parking and fun!
Hempfield Park Smail Auto Group Amphitheatre
724-834-7232
See Hempfieldtwp.com for details.
Summer Dance Camps at the Extreme Dance Center
Now enrolling for 2025 Summer Dance Camps! Summer classes begin June 23 and run for 8 weeks.
• Princess Party
June 19, 9 am to noon
Join us for a day of princess ballet, dance, crafts, games & more.
$50
• Flipping Friday
June 27, 9 am to noon
Join Miss Jenny & Miss Amanda for a day of acro fun.
$50
• Dance Team Workshop
July 8th, 9 am to 1 pm, ages 10+
Join our collegiate dance team alumni for a workshop featuring Pom, Jazz, Audition practice & more.
$50
• Wicked Dance Camp
July 28, 9 am to noon
Join us for a wicked jazz dance, crafts, games & more.
$50
• 2025 Fall Classes begin in September. Follow us on Facebook for updates.
725 Pellis Road, Greensburg
See extremedancecenter.com for details
The Shop ‘n Save Westmoreland International Airshow 2025
June 21-22, Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
Westmoreland County’s Most Exciting and Anticipated Event of the Year!
Experience the wonder of cutting-edge aircraft technology and the daring skills of our military pilots and aerial artists — including headline performers the Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds, flying nine CT-114 Tutor jets.
This family-friendly two-day event on June 21-22 at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport not only thrills live audiences but also captivates viewers around the world via livestream.
Enjoy tactical demos by an F-16 team, historic static displays, a variety of vendors, and attractions that celebrate the 100th anniversary of airshows at the airport.
Get your tickets — westmorelandcountyairshow.com
Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival
July 3, 4, 5, and 6 at Twin Lakes Park
252 Twin Lakes Road, Latrobe, 724-834-7474, artsandheritage.com
Join us on July 3, 4, 5, and 6, marking the 51st year of the Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival! The annual summer festival takes place at Twin Lakes Park in Greensburg.
Bring your family, bring your friends, bring everyone you know, and spend the day dancing to live music, eating tons of great ethnic foods, and shopping your time away at the fabulous Artist Market.
Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival welcomes one and all to take part in this four-day celebration at Twin Lakes Park with free admission. It’s fun for everyone!
Visit our website at artsandheritage.com.
The Latrobe 4th of July Celebration
Get ready for the biggest celebration of the summer!
The Latrobe 4th of July Celebration is back with even more free fun for all. Join us July 4 at Legion-Keener Park for an unforgettable day packed with live music, delicious food, fireworks, kids activities, local vendors, nonstop entertainment, and of course, the famous parade.
And this year, the fun starts early with a brand-new Block Party on July 3.
With free admission, free parking, and something for all ages, Latrobe is the perfect place to spend the holiday with family and friends!
Bigfoot Monster Truck Event
Saturday, July 12 from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm
At Essey Tire, 5200 Route 51 South, Belle Vernon,
Free Admission
Watch as the Bigfoot 4 x 4 x 4 Monster Truck demonstrates jumps and tricks as it demolishes a stack of junk cars.
Cookout with burgers and hot dogs, sides & drinks.
Kona Ice Truck, face painting, roaming magician, games for kids & adults, door prizes and giveaways.
Free fun for the whole family!
12th Annual Great American Banana Split Celebration
Saturday, August 23 | Sunday, August 24
Downtown Latrobe
Join us for the 12th Annual Great American Banana Split Celebration.
Saturday, August 23 and Sunday, August 24 in Downtown Latrobe — a weekend filled with fun activities for all ages. Enjoy delicious food, kids activities, live music and shopping. Stop by the over-21 area, featuring some of your favorite local breweries, wineries and distilleries.
To see what is happening: Visit bananasplitfest.com for the schedule of events, map, parking and planning your stay.
The Great American Banana Split Celebration — honoring the invention of the Banana Split in Latrobe in 1904 — is amazing fun for the entire family.
Latrobe Italian Festival
September 6 & 7
Thompson Street in Latrobe City’s First Ward.
512 Coffee and Ice Cream | 512 Ligonier Street, Latrobe
In September, the air in Latrobe will be filled with the aroma of freshly baked goods and simmering tomato sauce as the town celebrates its third annual Italian Festival. Visitors can enjoy Italian food, crafts, games, kid’s activities and artisan beverages.
Italian and American flags will flutter against the backdrop of the Laurel Highlands, while Thompson Street in the First Ward will buzz with excitement.
The festival is more than just food and music — it is a tribute to Latrobe’s rich history, family traditions and community spirit.
Mark your calendars for September 6 and 7, and come experience the vibrant spirit of Latrobe’s Italian Festival in the First Ward Neighborhood.
See 512coffeeandicecream.com for details.
Mt. Pleasant Glass & Ethnic Festival
September 26, 27 & 28, mtpleasantglassandethnicfestival.com
A Sparkling Fall Spectacular and a Homecoming Tradition
The Mt. Pleasant Glass & Ethnic Festival evokes an atmosphere of tradition and happy memories. There is a welcoming feel of comfortable charm for you, our guests, as you stroll the streets that have been transformed into festive walkways.
The “Ethnic” in the festival name comes from the foods that are offered: Mexican, Greek, Italian and Polish. Other events include fireworks, dance performances and musical entertainment from polka bands to jazz groups to country-and-western singers. Strolling musicians entertain the crowd during the day.
Parade entries — bands, military units, and floats — march under a banner declaring:
Welcome to Mt. Pleasant: It Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This.
Fort Ligonier Days
Westmoreland County’s Premier Fall Festival
Oct. 10, 11 & 12
120 East Main St., Ligonier, fortligonierdays.com
Fort Ligonier Days has some exciting news: We are sponsoring fireworks on July 4th for our Ligonier Community.
And Fort Ligonier Days will have fireworks on Saturday, October 11 at the Festival this year.
Fort Ligonier Days draws tens of thousands of visitors each year to the quaint, picturesque town of Ligonier in the beautiful Laurel Highlands.
This three-day event is the second weekend in October, which is October 10, 11 & 12.
It features historic battle reenactments, top-rated juried crafts, delicious foods, local spirits, popular musical entertainment, a grand parade and a 5K walk/run.
With the backdrop of spectacular fall foliage as its setting, a variety of activities are found on the beautiful Ligonier Diamond, throughout the historic town, and at the authentically reconstructed Fort Ligonier and its world-class, recently renovated museum.
Visit Ligonier: Shop • Dine • Play • Stay
For more details, go to fortligonierdays.com
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