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The Confluence USA 250 Committee is planning to mark the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in July in grand style. A hot dog eating contest, apple pie baking contest,…

Ohiopyle Wine and Arts Festival, May 30, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Local artisans, live music, and wine tastings in Ohiopyle. Supports the local community. Perfect GAP ride destination.

Annual Ohiopyle Buckwheat and Pancake Festival, October 9–11. All-you-can-eat buckwheat pancakes, home fries, sausage, and hand-pressed apple cider on site. Benefits the Ohiopyle Stewart VFD and Community Center. Typically $13 adults, $6 kids.

Mountain Craft Days at the Somerset Historical Center, September 11–13, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. 125 craftspeople and artisans interpreting western Pennsylvania rural heritage. Draws nearly 10,000 visitors. Adults $10, youth $5, under 6 free. Free parking.

Youghtoberfest in Ohiopyle, PA, September 26. Live music, local craft vendors, beer, wine, cider, and spirits in downtown Ohiopyle. Benefits Ohiopyle Borough. Check discoverohiopyle.com for tickets and details.

Confluence Pumpkinfest, October 2–4, right here in Confluence. 5K run, car show, pumpkin contest, parade, tractor square dancing, live music, crafts, and food vendors. One of the best fall weekends of the year. Follow @confluencepumpkinfest for details.

Mountain Area Fair in Farmington, PA, June 23–27 (Car Show June 21). A week of traditional fair activities at the Farmington Volunteer Fire Department. Rides, livestock, entertainment, food, and more. Visit mtareafair.org for details.

Fort Necessity Battle Anniversary, July 3, Farmington PA. Marking the 1754 Battle of Fort Necessity — the young George Washington’s first major engagement — at Fort Necessity National Battlefield. Special programming at this National Park Service site.

Fayette County Fair, July 30–August 8, at the Fayette County Fairgrounds in Dunbar, PA. Ten days of livestock, rides, entertainment, demolition derbies, and fair food. Visit fayettefair.com for the daily schedule.

Spirit of the River Wine and Art Festival in downtown Ohiopyle, May 30, 11 a.m. Free to attend. 50+ craft vendors, food trucks, live music, and wine and spirits tastings ($25 ticket for tasting area). Supports Ohiopyle Borough and local organizations.