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 of a female child carrying a decorated umbrella to look like a cake celebrating the 150th birthday of Rain Day in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania.

Summer Festivals & Fairs

Rich in history and tradition, Greene County offers a diverse array of summer activities for visitors to enjoy. From classic agricultural exhibitions to unique weather-predicting celebrations, the options are plentiful. We’ve assembled a guide to Greene County’s exciting summer festivities to help you plan an unforgettable seasonal itinerary.

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.