Summer Fairs and Festivals

Though summer may not officially begin until June 21st,  it already feels like summer in Indiana County! This means it's the start of our busiest months for numerous fairs and festivals.  Below is a listing of fairs and festivals being held in Indiana County during June, July and August.  These months are filled with a wide variety of events for everyone.  Spread throughout the entire county, the fairs and festivals listed below are a great way to go out and enjoy some fun with your entire family.  For a complete listing of all events, please visit our website: www.visitindianacountypa.org.

** All events are subject to change.

Saltsburg Canal Days
Friday, June 3rd through Sunday, June 5th 
Happening in Downtown Saltsburg, this three day festival includes a quilt show, duck race, flag retirement ceremony, parade, crafts, food vendors, live entertainment and fireworks.  For more information about this event, please contact: 724-639-9413.

Amish Wedding Feast - Smicksburg
Saturday, June 4th
Happening at The Country Cupboard in Smicksburg, visitors will hear real life stories about the Amish and will enjoy a delicious meal served family style. Menu includes Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Stuffing, Noodles, Peas, Cole Slaw, Fruit Salad, Homemade Bread and Pies.  Reservations only.  (Feasts are held once a month – call for other dates).  For more information about this event, please contact: 814-257-0192 or visit: www.smicksburg.net.

Lovin' Downtown Every Second
Friday, June 10th
Beginning at 5 p.m. in Downtown Indiana, this free event is sponsored by Downtown Indiana and invites families, friends and neighbors to stroll downtown on the second Friday of the month. Artists, musicians and once a month sales will be lining the downtown area to give you a chance to enjoy the night life. Even if you just want to take a walk down the street, park your car for free starting at 5pm at the metered spaces. Each month will host a new list of sales, activities and opportunities you can’t afford to miss. The monthly brochure and map are available at www.downtownindiana.org or at many of the downtown businesses. The monthly event is being brought to you by Downtown Indiana, Inc and its members. For more information about this event, please contact: 724-463-6110 or visit: www.downtownindiana.org.

Pick-A-Dilly Herb Faire
Saturday, June 11th
The Dillweed Bed & Breakfast in Dilltown is pleased to announce its’ 13th annual Pick-A-Dilly Herb Faire, scheduled for Saturday, June 11th, from 9am to 4pm. Admission is free and open to the public. Dillweed will provide food and refreshments for sale throughout the day including their famous pestopizza slices!  The festival is co-sponsored by The Indiana County Herb Study Group.   In addition to featured growers selling a large variety of flowering plants, herbs and perennials, the festival also welcomes artisans selling original artwork, jewelry, hand poured soap products, copper items and other garden inspired products.   Visitors may gain valuable gardening information, growing tips and learn how to care for and cultivate their own herbal gardens.  Learn the history and many uses of this year’s featured herb, Horseradish, as proclaimed by the International Herb Association.  A booklet of recipes compiled by the study group will be available for sale. Visit the "Ask the Gardening Expert" table with your herb and general gardening questions anytime throughout the duration of the Herb Faire!  FREE seminars and demonstrations to be presented are as follows: 
          11AM  - Horseradish, 2011 Herb of the Year by Georgette Syster
                       (Culinary, history and taste testing of Horseradish
                       bacon dip)
          12:30PM - Herbal Teas & Companion Planting by Pepita
                          Jacobs
          1:30PM - Face Painting and Children’s Crafts by April
                        Fedor
Dillweed Bed & Breakfast is conveniently located on Route 403 North of downtown Johnstown and South of Indiana in the village of Dilltown, just one mile North of U.S. Route 22.  For more information about this event, please contact: 814-446-6465 or visit: www.dillweedinc.com.


Jimmy Stewart Airport and Museum Festival
Saturday June 11th and Sunday June 12th
At the Airport:
Hours for Saturday and Sunday: 8am through 4pm.The festival will be held at the Jimmy Stewart Airport, 398 Airport Road, Indiana, PA 15701. The festival features: The B-25 "Panchito", The P-51 "Glamorous Gal", The L-5 "Crickett", The C-123 "Thunder Pig", The White new Standard D-25, The PT-17 Stearman, and the PT-17 WASP Stearman!  Special Appearances By....The Pennsylvania State Police Aviation Unit & The West Penn Alleghney Health System LifeFlight! Activities for the Entire Family: *Commemorative Air Force (CAF) WWII Era Big Band Dance (Saturday Only; 6pm - Close); CAP Pancake Breakfast (Daily 8am-1pm); World War II Era Re-enactors; EAA Young Eagle Flights; Lease Aviation Flights; Airport Tours & Hay Rides; NASA Education & Aviation Displays; Free Trolley Rides to and from the Jimmy Stewart Museum; Food, Fun and more! *To order CAF WWII Era Big Band Dance Tickets call (724) 465-5701  or (814) 948-8777. (All Aircraft and Events subject to change due to availability and weather)

In Downtown Indiana:
Hours for Saturday and Sunday: 10am - 4pm.
The festival will be held in Downtown Indiana. Philadelphia Street will be closed for Displays and Vendors.  Live Entertainment will be held throughout the festival.  Free Trolley Shuttle between downtown Indiana and the Jimmy Stewart Airport.  Saturday there will be an Antique Auto Display and Sunday will be the Emergency Vehicle Display.  Come out and enjoy the food, music, crafts and fun! For more information about this event, please contact: 724-349-6112 (Museum) or 724-463-3883 (Airport) or visit: www.jimmy.org  or www.jimmystewartairport.com.

Celebrate our Country in the Country - Smicksburg
Saturday, July 2nd through Monday, July 4th
Visit Downtown Smicksburg and enjoy free horse drawn wagon rides, over 20 specialty shops and many unique restaurants to choose from. For more information about this event, please contact: 814-257-0192 or visit: www.smicksburg.net.

Indiana Lions' Club 4th of July Celebration
Monday, July 4th
Visit Mack Park in Indiana, PA for this event which includes a flea market, demolition derby, games, fireworks and a variety of food booths. For more information about this event, please contact:724-465-7732.

Lovin' Downtown Every Second
Friday, June 10th
Beginning at 5 p.m. in Downtown Indiana, this is a free event sponsored by Downtown Indiana and invites families, friends and neighbors to stroll downtown on the second Friday of the month. Artists, musicians and once a month sales will be lining the downtown area to give you a chance to enjoy the night life. Even if you just want to take a walk down the street, park your car for free starting at 5pm at the metered spaces. Each month will host a new list of sales, activities and opportunities you can’t afford to miss. The monthly brochure and map are available at www.downtownindiana.org or at many of the downtown businesses. The monthly event is being brought to you by Downtown Indiana, Inc and its members. For more information about this event, please contact: 724-463-6110 or visit: www.downtownindiana.org.

Amish Wedding Feast - Smicksburg
Saturday, July 9th
Happening at The Country Cupboard in Smicksburg, visitors will hear real life stories about the Amish and will enjoy a delicious meal served family style. Menu includes Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Stuffing, Noodles, Peas, Cole Slaw, Fruit Salad, Homemade Bread and Pies.  Reservations only.  (Feasts are held once a month – call for other dates).  For more information about this event, please contact: 814-257-0192 or visit: www.smicksburg.net.

Hoodlebug Summerfest 
Sunday, July 10th
Happening in Downtown Homer City, this event features a parade, ethnic food booths, 5K Race, duck race, kid zone, bicycle poker run, entertainment and craft booths. For more information about this event, please contact: 724-479-2184.

St. Andrew's Summerfest and Annual Car Show 
Saturday, July 16th
This event includes live entertainment, car cruise, crafts, food and a lot of fun. For more information about this event, please contact:724-464-1600 or visit: www.standrewsvillage.org.

Taste & Tour Downtown Indiana
Thursday, July 21st
Over a dozen local restaurants will offer samplings during the 10th annual Downtown Indiana Taste & Tour.  The Taste & Tour is a walking tour of some of the Indiana's favorite downtown restaurants and those located outside of downtown can be found on N. 7th Street for the evening.  For more information about this event, please contact: 724-463-6110 .

Christmas in July at Idlewild and SoakZone
Monday, July 25th through Friday, July 29th
 In addition to the fantastic rides, games and shows that the park has to offer, the week will include many activities relating to Indiana County’s reign as “The Christmas Tree Capital of the World.”  Activities for the week include: a Parade of Trees, holiday decorations and even a special warm-weather visit from Santa Claus himself. The theme is a “Story Book Forest Christmas in July” with all of the activities taking place near and throughout the Story Book Forest section of the park.  

 Friday, July 29th, is Indiana County Day! Gather up the family, pack a picnic and join in the fun. An Indiana County giveaway item will be given to the first 500 Parade of Trees visitors, awards for Parade of Trees contest winners will be presented and the winner of the Bicycle drawing will be announced. In addition, throughout the day, gift certificates, donated by businesses and organizations from Indiana County, will be given away. For more information about this event, please contact: 724-463-7505.

Amish Wedding Feast - Smicksburg
Saturday, August 6th
Happening at The Country Cupboard in Smicksburg, visitors will hear real life stories about the Amish and will enjoy a delicious meal served family style. Menu includes Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Stuffing, Noodles, Peas, Cole Slaw, Fruit Salad, Homemade Bread and Pies.  Reservations only.  (Feasts are held once a month – call for other dates).  For more information about this event, please contact: 814-257-0192 or visit: www.smicksburg.net.

Lovin' Downtown Every Second
Friday, August 12th
Beginning at 5 p.m. in Downtown Indiana, this is a free event sponsored by Downtown Indiana and invites families, friends and neighbors to stroll downtown on the second Friday of the month. Artists, musicians and once a month sales will be lining the downtown area to give you a chance to enjoy the night life. Even if you just want to take a walk down the street, park your car for free starting at 5pm at the metered spaces. Each month will host a new list of sales, activities and opportunities you can’t afford to miss. The monthly brochure and map are available at www.downtownindiana.org or at many of the downtown businesses. The monthly event is being brought to you by Downtown Indiana, Inc and its members. For more information about this event, please contact: 724-463-6110 or visit: www.downtownindiana.org.

Thunder Mountain Lenape Nation Native American Festival
Saturday, August 20th through Sunday, August 21st
This Native American Festival in Saltsburg features dancing, drumming, food, crafts, tomahawk tournament, pony rides, animals and programs for children and adults.  For more information about this event, please contact: 724-639-3488.


Indiana County Fair
Sunday, August 28th through Saturday, September 3rd
This week-long event offers local farmers, 4H members and others the opportunity to show their livestock, crafts, baked goods in numerous competitions. Other events, including tractor pulls, demolition derbies, entertainment, carnival and food. For more information about this event, please contact: 724-479-8282  or visit http://www.indianacountyfair.com/.