Special Events in Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands


Murder Mystery Dinner Show
Murder Mystery Dinner Show
Ramada Historic Ligonier
One block off Route 30 East
Ligonier, PA 15658
Website: www.ramadaligonier.com

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Event Dates:
Available year round.

Contact: Andrea Cuda
216 W. Loyalhanna St.
Ligonier, PA 15658
Telephone: 724-238-9545
   
Add a side of Murder to your meal! Enjoy a hilarious Murder Mystery dinner show by the professional actors of 'Mystery's Most Wanted.' Audience participation and clever improvisation promises your group a unique experience. Choose from a variety of shows.

Fire & Ice Festival
Fire & Ice Festival
Somerset, Inc.
Streets of Uptown
Somerset, PA 15501
Website: www.somersetincpa.org

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Event Dates:
2008 - January 18-10
2009 - January 16-18
Student Friendly:  Yes

Contact: Stephanie Williams
PO Box 876
Somerset, PA 15501
Telephone: 814-443-1748
   
Annual Fire & Ice Festival. Dazzling ice sculptures, contest, entertainment, 5K race. Train display. Activities for children and teens.

Ligonier Ice Fest
Ligonier Ice Fest
Ligonier Valley Chamber of Commerce
Downtown Ligonier
Ligonier, PA 15658
Website: www.ligonier.com

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Event Dates:
2008: January 26-27
Student Friendly:  Yes

Contact: Rachel Roehrig
120 E. Main St.
Ligonier, PA 15658
Telephone: 724-238-4200
   
Spend a day watching ice sculpting and shopping at Ligonier's specialty shops; enjoy live musical entertainment and the many restaurant specialties.

'Your Funny Valentine'
'Your Funny Valentine'
Valley Players of Ligonier/Ligonier Theater
208 W. Main St.
Ligonier, PA 15658
Website: www.valleyplayers.org

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Event Dates:
2008: February 1-2, 8-9
2009: Call for dates.

Contact: Jacquelyn Cavanaugh
PO Box 127
Ligonier, PA 15658
Telephone: 724-238-6514
   
Chase away the winter blues and celebrate Valentine's Day with a romantic comedy at the 283-seat Art Deco Ligonier Theater.

Pennsylvania Maple Festival
Pennsylvania Maple Festival
Meyers Ave.
Meyersdale, PA 15552
Website: www.pamaplefestival.com

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Event Dates:
2008: March 29-30, April 2-6
2009: Call for dates.
Student Friendly:  Yes

Contact: Shawn Buterbaugh
PO Box 222
Meyersdale, PA 15552
Telephone: 814-634-0213
Tollfree: 866-858-0213
   
Visit Festival Park which includes Historic Manor, maple sugar demos, crafts, Country Store, historical musical pageant, car shows, parade, quilt show, pancakes.

National Road Chainsaw Carving Festival
National Road Chainsaw Carving Festival
Addison Community Park
Addison, PA 15411
Website: www.carvingfest.confluencelion...

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Event Dates:
2008: June 12-14
2009: Call for dates.

Contact: Tom Briar
PO Box 21
Confluence, PA 15424
Telephone: 814-395-3469
   
See 40-50 chainsaw carvers create works of art on the Thursday, Friday and Saturday before Father's Day in Addison Park.

Vegas Style Shows at Seven Springs
Vegas Style Shows at Seven Springs
Seven Springs Mountain Resort
777 Waterwheel Dr.
Seven Springs, PA 15622
Website: www.7springs.com

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Event Dates:
An American Journey
2008: June 12, 13, 26, 17

Elvis to the Max
2008: November 4

Big Band Christmas Spectacular
2008: December 4

2009: Call for dates.

Contact: Hope Gritzer
777 Waterwheel Dr.
Seven Springs, PA 15622
Telephone: 814-352-7777
Tollfree: 800-452-2223
   
Our big-band (Vegas style) shows with live orchestra, professional singers and dancers are great overnight or day trips.

Laurel Highlands Bluegrass Festival
Laurel Highlands Bluegrass Festival
44 Firehall Rd.
Rt. 271
Ligonier, PA 15658
Website: www.laurelhighlandsbluegrass.c...

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Event Dates:
2008: June 20-21
2009: Call for dates.

Contact: Keith Neiderheiser
1012 Harvey Rd.
Ligonier, PA 15658
Telephone: 724- 238-8646
   
This is an annual two-day, family-oriented bluegrass gathering offering national, regional and local bands. Check out our website.

Celebrate America at Kennywood
Celebrate America at Kennywood
Kennywood
4800 Kennywood Blvd.
50 minutes from the Laurel Highlands and 15 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh, Exit 7 off of I-376.
West Mifflin, PA 15122
Website: www.kennywood.com

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Event Dates:
End of June - 1st Week in July.
Student Friendly:  Yes

Contact: Heidi Overmier
4800 Kennywood Blvd.
West Mifflin, PA 15122
Telephone: 412-461-0500
   
Celebrate America with a weeklong salute to the red, white and blue. Along with our great amusement park rides and thrills, this special week offers antique car displays, mimes, jugglers, magicians, crafters, fireworks nightly and lots of live musical entertainment.

Painting in the United States
Painting in the United States
Westmoreland Museum of American Art
221 N. Main St.
Greensburg, PA 15601
Website: www.wmuseumaa.org

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Event Dates:
2008: June 29-October 19
Student Friendly:  Yes

Contact: Judy Linsz Ross
221 N. Main St.
Greensburg, PA 15601
Telephone: 724-837-1500
   
World War II suspended Carnegie Internationals. American painting exhibitions proved worthy substitutes. Revisit this extraordinary era of American art!

Summer in Ligonier - Arts & Craft Show
Summer in Ligonier - Arts & Craft Show
Ligonier Valley Chamber of Commerce
Downtown Ligonier
Ligonier, PA 15658
Website: www.ligonier.com

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Event Dates:
2008: July 25-26
2009: Call for dates.
Student Friendly:  Yes

Contact: Rachel Roehrig
120 E. Main St.
Ligonier, PA 15658
Telephone: 724-238-4200
   
Enjoy two days of sidewalk sales, craft vendors, live entertainment, buggy rides and restaurant specialties. Ligonier is beautiful in the summer and all year round.

Bushy  Run Battle Reenactment
Bushy Run Battle Reenactment
Bushy Run Battlefield
Rt. 993 Bushy Run Rd.
Jeannette, PA 15644
Website: www.bushyrunbattlefield.com

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Event Dates:
2008: August 2-3
2009: August 1-2
Student Friendly:  Yes

Contact: David Miller
PO Box 468
Harrison City, PA 15636
Telephone: 724-527-5584
   
1763 British victory over Native Americans. Battle reenactment, encampments, craftspeople, demonstrations of frontier life, concession, museum and gift store.

Annual Antique Show
Annual Antique Show
Somerset County Chamber of Commerce
Streets of Somerset
Somerset, PA 15501
Website: www.somersetcountychamber.com

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Event Dates:
2008: August 9
2009: Call for dates.

Contact: Laura Sutton
601 North Center Ave.
Somerset, PA 15501
Telephone: 814-445-6431
   
Over 100 vendor displaying quality antiques and collectibles. Free admission and parking. Food vendors. Exit 110 of PA Turnpike.

Seven Springs Wine and Food Festival
Seven Springs Wine and Food Festival
Seven Springs Mountain Resort
777 Waterwheel Dr.
Seven Springs, PA 15622
Website: www.7springs.com

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Event Dates:
2008: August 23-24
2009: Call for dates.

Contact: Hope Gritzer
777 Waterwheel Dr.
Seven Springs, PA 15622
Telephone: 814-352-7777
Tollfree: 800-452-2223
   
Our festival showcases more than 20 Pennsylvania wineries. Featuring delicious food, terrific entertainment, outdoor activities and craft exhibits. Wine and cuisine seminars offered.

Annual Pennsylvania Arts & Crafts<br>Colonial Festival
Annual Pennsylvania Arts & Crafts
Colonial Festival

Westmoreland County Fairgrounds
PA
Website: www.familyfestivals.com

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Event Dates:
2008: August 29- 31, September 1
2009: Call for dates.

Contact: David or Debbie Stoner
PO Box 166
Irwin, PA 15642
Telephone: 724-863-4577
   
Over 220 booths! Rated 19th Best Show in America! Battle Skirmishes! Cannon firings! Two string bands! Petting zoo! Great food!

Ligonier Highland Games
Ligonier Highland Games
Idlewild & SoakZone
Ligonier, PA 15658
Website: www.ligoniergames.org

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Event Dates:
2008: September 6-7
2009: Call for dates.
Student Friendly:  Yes

Contact: David Peet
PO Box 884
Bethel Park, PA 15102
Telephone: 412-851-9900
   
Scottish festival features babpipe bands, Highlands dancers, heavy athletes, Scottish fiddlers in competition. Military reenactors, children's games, clan gatherings and Scottish fair. Selected as 'One of the Top 100 Events for 2008' by American Bus Association.

Mountain Craft Days
Mountain Craft Days
Somerset Historical Center
10649 Somerset Pike
Somerset, PA 15501
Website: www.somersethistoricalcenter.o...

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Event Dates:
2008: September 5-7
2009: Call for dates.
Student Friendly:  Yes

Contact: Charles Fox
10649 Somerset Pike
Somerset, PA 15501
Telephone: 814-445-6077
   
Western Pennsylvania's premier outdoor folk festival, with over 125 artisans, entertainers and craftspeople. Help celebrate our 39th anniversary!

Stahlstown Flax Scutching Festival
Stahlstown Flax Scutching Festival
Monticue’s Grove
Rt. 711, between Ligonier and Donegal
Stahlstown, PA 15687

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Event Dates:
2008: September 13-14
2009: Call for dates.
Student Friendly:  Yes

Contact: Marilee Pletcher
PO Box 77
Stahlstown, PA 15687
Telephone: 724-593-2119
   
Keeping history alive since 1907, demonstrating the art of making linen from the flax plant. Food, crafts, entertinament, mock Indian raid, encampments.

Chocolate Affaire
Chocolate Affaire
Seven Springs Mountain Resort
777 Waterwheel Dr.
Seven Springs, PA 15622
Website: www.7springs.com

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Event Dates:
2008: September 20
2009: Call for dates.

Contact: Hope Gritzer
777 Waterwheel Dr.
Seven Springs, PA 15622
Telephone: 814-352-7777
Tollfree: 800-452-2223
   
Indulge in a day of melt-in-your-mouth treats at our annual festival. Bake-offs, chocolate fountain, vendors and chocolatiers.

Phantom Fright Nights
Phantom Fright Nights
Kennywood Park
4800 Kennywood Blvd.
West Mifflin, PA 15122
Website: www.kennywood.com

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Event Dates:
Last two Fridays & Saturdays in September. Fridays & Saturdays in October.

Contact: Heidi Overmier
4800 Kennywood Blvd.
West Mifflin, PA 15122
Telephone: 412-461-0500
   
Each autumn Kennywood is transformed into a frighteningly fun atmosphere. Four haunted mazes, Kennyville Cemetary, Gory Park, Mystery Midway, rides and roller coasters along with seasonal food make this event too scary to miss. Not recommended for ages under 13.

Mt. Pleasant Glass & Ethnic Festival
Mt. Pleasant Glass & Ethnic Festival
Veterans Park, Diamond & Washington Street
Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666
Website: www.mtpleasantglassandethnicfe...

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Event Dates:
2008: September 26-28
2009: Call for dates.
Student Friendly:  Yes

Contact: Jeff Landy
1 Etze Ave.
Municipal Bldg
Mt Pleasant, PA 15666
Telephone: 724-547-7738
   
Premier outdoor festival located on downtown streets. Ethnic food, arts, crafts and free entertainment, honored in the Library of Congress, shuttle service available.

Whiskey Rebellion Celebration
Whiskey Rebellion Celebration
Borough of Berlin
Berlin, PA 15530
Website: www.berlinwhiskeyrebellion.com

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Event Dates:
2008: September 27-28
2009: Call for dates.
Student Friendly:  Yes

Contact: Sally McClintock
PO Box 201
Berlin, PA 15530
Telephone: 814-267-4212
   
Reenactors, demonstrators, children's activities, parade, art show, car show, food, craft vendors, music, children's shows, Sunday community church service.

Autumnfest at Seven Springs
Autumnfest at Seven Springs
Seven Springs Mountain Resort
777 Waterwheel Dr.
Seven Springs, PA 15622
Website: www.7springs.com

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Event Dates:
2008: September 27-28, October 4-5, 11-12, 18-19

2009: Call for dates.
Student Friendly:  Yes

Contact: Hope Gritzer
777 Waterwheel Dr.
Seven Springs, PA 15622
Telephone: 814-352-7777
Tollfree: 800-452-2223
   
Celebrate the magic of fall. Live entertainment, scenic chair lift rides, pumpkin patch, hayrides, corn maze, craft show and fabulous outdoor buffet.

Annual Chili Cook-Off &<br>Mountain Harvest Festival
Annual Chili Cook-Off &
Mountain Harvest Festival

Christian W. Klay Winery
412 Fayette Springs Rd.
Chalk Hill, PA 15421
Website: www.cwklaywinery.com

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Event Dates:
2008: Call for dates.
2009: Call for dates.
Student Friendly:  Yes

Contact: Sharon Klay
412 Fayette Springs Rd.
Chalk Hill, PA 15421
Telephone: 724-439-3424
   
Taste chili prepared by the area's finest chefs and amateur cooks; enjoy live music, crafts, vendors, wine tasting and more!

Hallowboo
Hallowboo
Idlewild & SoakZone
Rt. 30 E.
Ligonier, PA 15658
Website: www.idlewild.com