The first West Alexander Fair was held in 1906 and highlighted horse races as featured events. The landscape of county fairs and its entertainment offering have certainly changed since then, but they still offer family fun close to home. The West Alexander Fair is a country fair with agricultural…
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Ready to get your hands dirty? Even if you’re a city-slicker, you’ll have a great time at Washington County’s U-Pick farms this summer. If you’re looking for a day in the sun, fresh produce and some of the most “Instagrammable” places in our community, check out our recommendations below. You can…
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Baseball players aged 13 to 14 from all around the globe will gather once again for the DICK’S Sporting Goods PONY League World Series, starting Aug. 12 in Washington County. Ten teams, including international squads ranging from Asia Pacific to Europe, will battle in a double-elimination…
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At a time when people walked or rode horse-drawn carriages to get to their destinations, streetcars meant increased speed and comfort, as well as decreased travel time. It meant that people could live further from their workplace and travel to entertainment sites. People rode to all sorts of…
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History Roars to Life! The National Pike Steam Gas, and Horse Association, was created in 1980 by five men, Bob Livingston, Dean Red, Linsey Gillis, Thomas Weaver, and Ed Neal, who donated five acres of land to begin the show. Dean Red used a dozer of his to make a road into the show grounds…
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Attention all kids and parents: It’s time to put the iPads and cellphones down, shut off the TV and enjoy the outdoors. Whether it is winter, spring, summer or fall there is no reason for kids to be bored with so many outdoor activities to enjoy in Washington County! Check out these outdoor…
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July 8-10 Rebel like it’s 1794! Come to downtown Washington, PA to celebrate our role in the Whiskey Rebellion with music, a parade, re-enactments, children’s activities, food, and of course, whiskey! The three-day festival kicks off Friday night with the sweet sounds of the Washington Symphony…
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It’s that time of year again-- The trees are blooming, birds are chirping, temperatures are rising and summer is here! With warmer weather finally making its way into Washington County, many people have already begun writing their summer bucket lists. One of the top “to-do’s” on everyone’s summer…
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As our Southwestern Pennsylvania weather starts heating up, we can look forward to getting back to the great outdoors! Regardless of if you’re always in nature or if you’re looking for a break from the city of Pittsburgh, you’ll find you’re always welcome at one of Washington County’s great outdoor…
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Hollywood Casino at The Meadows is set to open the newly constructed Barstool Sportsbook on June 9 th , 2022, pending customary regulatory approvals. The sportsbook is located on the casino floor overlooking the race track and is the latest installment of a three-year process of property…
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