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.
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.
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!
Relax and fill your summer with music, food and community in Greene County, Pennsylvania. Local and regional musicians are scheduled at various venues across the county this summer.
Greene County is filled with so much history and tradition that throughout the summer there are many activities to partake from. It ranges from racing to predicting the rainfall on one particular day. With that, we compiled a list of the many festivities that Greene County has to offer to fill your schedule this summer.
Catch the fast-paced action of the world’s best professional motor sports athletes in Greene County this summer. From motocross and ATVs racing for first place at High Point Raceway to the thundering sound of tractors and trucks powering down the pull track at the Greene County Fairgrounds. Or head to the Greene County Airport to race your own vehicle down the airport strip! There is something for all to enjoy this summer with motor sports.