Holidays in Greene
As Christmas approaches in Greene County, festive sights abound – twinkling lights, lively parades, and jolly St. Nick himself. Take a break from the holiday hustle to immerse your family in wholesome seasonal celebrations.
As Christmas approaches in Greene County, festive sights abound – twinkling lights, lively parades, and jolly St. Nick himself. Take a break from the holiday hustle to immerse your family in wholesome seasonal celebrations.
Craft shows in Greene County, Pennsylvania signal the start of the holiday season. They offer the perfect setting to purchase one-of-a-kind, handmade gifts and decorations as we celebrate this joyous time of year. Throughout the county, a variety of craft shows will take place in the weeks leading up to the holidays.
The Harvest Festival has long been a treasured tradition in Greene County since the museum open its doors in 1971, and those who attend this event while visiting this beautiful part of southwestern Pennsylvania will be treated to a full slate of appealing attractions, such as encampments with reenactors and skirmishes, Native American reenactors, demonstrations, entertainment, retail and food vendors and much, much more.
As the fall season begins to flourish with its vibrant foliage and splashes of autumn colors throughout southwestern Pennsylvania, a very special festival will soon be held to commemorate and celebrate the historic covered bridges found within Greene and Washington counties.
Fall days in Greene County set the stage for Civil War reenactment as the 140th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry and the 31st Virginia Infantry Company H file onto the battlefield and commence warfare.
For 69 years, Greene County, Pennsylvania has been home to a very special week-long celebration recognizing the rich coal mining history and heritage of the area and Southwestern Pennsylvania region.
As we look forward to the thrills, the entertainment, the delicious fair food and the many contests and exhibitions, what makes the Greene County Fair truly stand out is the passion and determination of the adolescents who work all year long with their respective animals for the 4-H shows and sales.
One of Greene County, Pennsylvania’s historical and cherished annual events is returning very soon, and it’s “Fair” to say that it is a weeklong traditional celebration that visitors across the nation would greatly enjoy. The traditional Jacktown Fair – which is held in the picturesque area of Wind Ridge in the western end of the county – is steeped in a rich, deep and very proud agricultural heritage that dates all the way back to 1866.
The smells of funnel cakes and other festival foods join with the sound of music drifting across the air while hundreds of people gather to shop, enjoy live entertainment, and cheer on their favorite contestants – all while holding their umbrellas in the hope of rain. It’s Rain Day!
Spend an evening this summer watching a spectacular fireworks show light up the sky above Greene County at various celebrations, festivals and events.