Pennsylvania Summer Fairs and Festivals Guide 2026

Pennsylvania Summer Fairs and Festivals Guide 2026


Three Rivers Arts Festival – Pittsburgh

The Big Butler Fair – Prospect

Westmoreland Fair – Greensburg

Mountain Craft Days – Somerset

  • Experience Fall at the National Apple Harvest Festival

    Experience Fall at the National Apple Harvest Festival

    In Pennsylvania’s apple country, the National Apple Harvest Festival transforms the South Mountain Fairgrounds into a vibrant celebration of Pennsylvania’s apple heritage every October. Held over the first two full weekends of October, this beloved event draws thousands with its mix of handmade crafts, delicious local food, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities set against the…

  • A Guide to the Mountain Craft Days Fall Festival in Somerset

    A Guide to the Mountain Craft Days Fall Festival in Somerset

    There are plenty of craft festivals throughout Pennsylvania, but few offer the opportunity to see traditional crafts and historic trades being practiced much as they were generations ago. Each September, the Somerset Historical Center in Somerset, Pennsylvania, comes alive for Mountain Craft Days, a three-day celebration of the region’s rural heritage, traditional craftsmanship, music, food,…

  • Antique Machinery, Tractors, and More at the National Pike Steam Show

    Antique Machinery, Tractors, and More at the National Pike Steam Show

    The National Pike Steam, Gas and Horse Association Summer Show is a beloved annual celebration of Pennsylvania’s industrial and agricultural heritage, bringing history to life through roaring engines, antique machinery, and community spirit in the scenic hills of Washington County.

  • Pennsylvania Summer Fairs and Festivals Guide 2026

    Pennsylvania Summer Fairs and Festivals Guide 2026

    Summer in Pennsylvania means one thing: every weekend is a fair weekend. From quirky UFO gatherings and pickle celebrations, to massive county fairs packed with demolition derbies, tractor pulls, carnival rides, and fireworks, the state turns into a nonstop celebration all summer long.

  • Experience Memorial Day Where It All Began in Boalsburg PA

    Experience Memorial Day Where It All Began in Boalsburg PA

    There’s something truly special about experiencing Memorial Day in a town that helped start the tradition. Boalsburg, a quaint village just outside State College, brings history to life with every flag waving in the breeze and every step along its historic streets. From parades and carnivals to quiet moments of reflection, Boalsburg offers a Memorial…