We went there on a Friday and a Sunday and had a terrific time. Lots of vendors plenty of food,…read moremusic singing we had a great time.

This was my first opportunity to attend this festival which is dedicated the battle of Ft Ligonier…read morethat took place during the French and Indian War. My husband and I missed the parade since it was a rainy morning but I did manage to get a glimpse of the Heinz hitch as it was going by and some of the University of Pittsburgh marching band as well as a float or two left parked. The festival is spread out throughout the entire town which is fairly small. Vendors and crafts are set up in various locale all around. If you are not up to walking they do have a complimentary shuttle that will take you to where you want to go. At the center where the diamond of the town sits is an information booth. They are on hand to answer all your questions as well as give you a festival map with all the events, food, vendors, etc. They have live entertainment in the Gazebo throughout the day. Make sure to check your guide if there is anyone in particular you wish to see. Most of the vendors are craft vendors and some of them I have seen elsewhere such as the Three Rivers Arts Festival and the Pittsburgh Home and Garden show. They have other specialty services scattered around such as healthcare or major product advertising. Perhaps the best is that they do re enactments of the battle of Fort Ligonier. It's neat to see the townspeople dressed in colonial costume and militia. Food abounds in this place with the majority of it being around the diamond. There is no shortage of desserts, ice cream, and pizza. Much of the food is your typical fried stuff but look around if you see something that interests you. As far as restroom faculties are concerned, all they have are port a johns. You're not going to find a business that will let you in for that purpose. While we had hoped to park at the high school and shuttle over that lot was full so we were able to find "grass" parking on Rt. 711 south of the town for a fee. We grabbed a bite to eat at the "Laughing crab"-reviewed separately and later went for dessert at a raspberry and fruit vendor. Needless to say I loved our desserts there. I had a mixed raspberry and blackberry pie while my husband had raspberry shortcake ala mode. They don't skimp on toppings here. We found it interesting to look around at some of the original vendors we hadn't seen before. I was very impressed with one who uses old post office boxes found in the Post Office and used different types of wood to make banks. It's like having your own combination lock to a mini safe. Time did not permit us to see everything but we were very pleased with what we did see. We did not get the chance to tour the fort itself. There is a separate admission charge for that but hope to on some future visit. Fort Ligonier days are always held the 2nd full weekend in Oct. The vendors sell their merchandise from 9-6 on Friday and Saturday and from 9-5 on Sunday. It definitely was worth a visit and next time plan to come earlier so I can see the parade.

Nice place for that Bluegrass lover. Area for camping. Music workshops. Breakfast Buffet.read more

This place was so huge. Maybe even too big. The website said there would be a coffee truck there…read moreand we were all disappointed that it wasn't. I also think it would be smart to have carts available because it's so huge and if we could carry more stuff we would have bought more stuff because running back to the car was a bit exhausting.

Took an hour to get in the door just to wait in lines for everything. Terrible system. Should've…read morestayed home.

4.5 stars. The Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival is set up to look like a 16th-century Medieval…read moreamusement park. In 2026, the festival is being held for several weeks in the late summer and early fall. Tickets are for a specific single day and cost $27 per adult and $12 per child at the gate and slightly less online. Some weekends are themed: Celtic, children's, mead and whiskey, pirate, and wine revelry and romance. For about 12 years, I have been a customer of the Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival. In 2026, through the website, I purchased tickets for my husband and me for opening day. Unfortunately, the weather had been rainy in previous days, so we drove one hour to the festival, and an employee at the gate told the visitors that the festival was too muddy and unsafe and thus would open one week later! I had looked at the website on the previous day, but apparently it had not yet been updated about the delayed opening date. So we returned the following weekend, and thankfully the festival was open. At the entrance an employee promptly scanned our tickets and admitted us. As we walked around, we saw employees and many visitors wearing costumes. Entertainment included knight jousting, washing-well wenches, music and singing, witch trial, flame-throwing, sword swallowing, juggling, archery, axe throwing, and more. Several dozen shops sold a variety of clothing, accessories, paintings, armor, pottery, soaps, leather goods, swords and shields, candles, incense, etcetera. I felt most interested in eating the foods. Many restaurants and drink stations sold turkey drumstick, steak on a stake, sausage on a stick, sausage knave sandwich, smoked bratwurst, scotch egg, pretzel, soup in bread bowl, kettle corn, fruit cobbler a la mode, roasted nuts, root-beer float, beer, etcetera. I bought several of these, and I thought that the flavors were OK to very good.

I last reviewed the Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival twelve years ago (!!!), when I was still a…read moreregular and went every year. Now though? Well...now I'm not a regular and I don't go every year. I actually took a long break and skipped attending the Fair for many years. I reached a point where I couldn't justify paying the entrance fee to hear the same jokes as the year prior, or to spend more money shopping for trinkets I didn't need. So once one of their regular performers retired, I took it as a sign and I stepped away. That was until that regular came out of retirement - that was enough reason for me to come back; so I figure now is as good a time as any to update my review of the Ren Fair overall. On a positive note: there are now multiple new performers at this Ren Fair. I was very happy to spend a full day walking around hearing new music, watching new acts, and so forth. (I especially appreciated the new additions after walking by a returning comedy act and hearing the exact same jokes that I remembered from "BC"...you know, "Before COVID"...) Something else has changed in the years since I last visited the Fair. There's a relatively new app on the block now called TikTok - you might have heard of it. Well let me tell you, nerds like me love it. And we post about the shenanigans we get into, such as going to the local Ren Fair. Well videos of the Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival took off this year, and they definitely got the attention of some new attendees. So for the first time that I can remember, when I drove out this year, traffic to get into the Fair was backed up not just onto the road...but onto I-70 itself. (I'll interrupt my own story time now to admit there might have been other factors too...but I vividly remember seeing NUMEROUS TikTok videos about the Ren Fair, way more than usual. Make of this anecdote what you will.) The additional foot traffic was good for the Fair I'm sure, but there's really not that much this Fair can do in the way of expanding to accommodate said foot traffic. The crowds being what they were, I didn't even attempt to watch the jousts. I also made sure I planned my day and got to other shows super early so I could find a seat for them. Final thoughts: it was good to see some updates to the Fair lineup this year. But generally speaking, my visit felt like 'same Ren Fair, different year'...yet was simultaneously the busiest weekend I can remember. Go figure. I'm most likely to come back to this Ren Fair if: 1) My favorite performer continues to come back. 2) My friends want to go. Otherwise, I'm probably skipping. It's not that the Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival itself is bad; it's that after being a regular for literal decades, I'm OK with no longer being an annual patron. (And my wallet is OK with that decision, too!)

Nice festival in Houston Pa! Lots of vendors, food trucks , entertainment, and a few alcohol…read morechoices!

A apple fest with no apple cider doughnuts is pretty disappointing. Also wasn't a big fan of swopes…read morefarm apple cider. It was smaller than I had expected

Attended this annual arts and heritage festival today. Very well organized event. Lots of vendors…read morewith exceptional works of art. Many delicious food booths with plenty of seating in the shade. Live musical performances and children's activities. Very enjoyable for all ages. The grounds and lake are beautiful with a walking trail that goes along the water. They do have a Facebook page. No animals allowed in the park.

Well, I find that the last review for this festival is 5 years old; so I think I have an obligation…read moreto update it. The Westmoreland Arts & Crafts Heritage Festival is in its 42nd year and is always scheduled around the 4th of July weekend. It is located in Twin Lakes Park. This year, it runs from June 20 through July 3. Over the years, it has expanded and attracted artisans from all over the country. The items for sale range from wood crafts, jewelry, pottery, art prints and paintings, plants and other specialties. Also, one can wander through the park and find great food to purchase. Popular choices for many are the fresh raspberries and ice cream, fried vegetables, and wood fired pizza. I tried steak fajitas ($7 for two) and French beignets ($4 for about 8) from one food booth. I was very pleased with both. There are several stages that offer different musical genres. A schedule for performers can be found on the web site. The Island Stage is the main performance area, but check out the stage located a short distance from the boat house. Around that stage are several craft and food booths. If you feel like walking, there are reenactors located on the upper lake. So, there is plenty to see, music to listen to, food to eat and beautiful items for purchase. There is also an area for kids to make crafts and play. CONS: Although, things are spaced throughout, this festival draws a big crowd. Sometimes a little patience and a smile is needed when waiting in food lines. No alcohol is served, but there are water, cola, Gatorade booths. The thing is you have to purchase tickets to buy your beverage. I don't know, why not use cash for beverages, too? Parking is sometimes at a premium but some people let you park on their property for a price. There are shuttle buses available, but riding in a hot school bus isn't something I care to do. They seem to have a good system though, by dropping passengers off at an entrance area of the park and picking riders up at the other end. No dogs are allowed in the festival area. I think this is a very nice way to spend time over the holiday and has something for everyone. More information can be found on their web site.

A great time for all ages with Apple Butter tasting, gifted artisans, and more. A great town with…read morehomes spun charm. So much to explore, do and see.

It was a lovely day the Sunday and final day of the 2023 festival. As usual the highlights were the…read moregood food and wine tasting. We came away with only four bottles. We enjoyed the antique stores and all the booths. Bought some lovely truffles and fudge.

Yoooo, I had a lot of fun at the Dormont Arts event with…read morethem doing the music and sound. It was great to have the music and they had vinyl records there too, I got to take a really cool record home for listening later, cheers guys!!

From the owner: The Parking Pad is outdoor music venue in a backyard with major local and regional bands playing…read moreonce a month from April through September. They welcome anyone and everyone of any age into their yard and home for a live concert and a potluck for $10 per person for every show. The space itself is charming and welcoming, and the hosts are kind and so generous with their space, even putting out a bin of Lego and Barbies for kids to play with while parents are listening to music.

Nice campgrounds. Price is right. Great people run this place. Very mellow. I highly recommend this…read moreplace

Coming in from the GAP trail - found this as a place to stay in Meyersdale. For $20, we got…read moreelectricity, running water, hot showers, fire pits and lunch tables, and some wonderful places to pitch the tent. Felt safe the entire time - 5/5

Always the 2nd full weekend in June, Heritage is always a lot fun! Located on beautiful and…read morehistoric Washington Street and Downtown Cumberland, it 's full of arts, crafts, yummy food, musical and other entertainment, plus tours of museums and the old tunnels under the Emmanuel Episcopal Church! It's not summer in Cumberland until Heritage Days!