2016 Harvest Festival - Reenactment

Celebrating Our Rural History

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.

Photograph of Miss Rain Day 2023, Abby Ray, with a purple umbrellas beside a basket of marigolds and ferns.

A Rainy Celebration

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!

Photograph from the grandstand overlooking the Demolition Derby at the Jacktown Fair.

Summer Festivals & Fairs

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.

Race Start during the High Point National

Catch the Thrill of Motor Sports

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.