Join us in celebrating Arbor Day along the Great Allegheny Passage with Friends of the Riverfront! Volunteers will assist in planting young restoration trees, addressing undesired vegetation, collecting litter, as well as other trail maintenance needs along a section of the GAP in Baldwin Borough, between Pittsburgh's South Side and Homestead. Please wear sturdy shoes, […]
Ride the Great Allegheny Passage to Frostburg for a free city-wide celebration of the arts, the Spring Arts Walk, on April 26! Frostburg welcomes artists and creators of all mediums to showcase their amazing skills and talents. Small businesses in the historic downtown host participating artists, offer discounts and specials and show off spring merchandise. […]
Travel the Great Allegheny Passage over to Rockwood on April 26 for Music on Main, an Earth Day Celebration with live bands, a competitive keg race in the Casselman River, children's book drive, and e-cycling at Rockwood Area High School. Gourmet flavors from food trucks, local wine and beer, and all the friendliest folks you […]
Bring your bike and join staff from the Westmoreland Conservation District on this easy, seven-mile round trip ride. Bicyclists will start at West Newton, then stop at multiple sites to hear about conservation and restoration projects along the Great Allegheny Passage and learn about local history. Participants must bring their own bikes!
We challenge you to ride (and/or roll) the entire Great Allegheny Passage this summer! Your adventures will take you soaring over valleys and rushing waters, through tunnels, across the Mason & Dixon Line, and to the top of the Eastern Continental Divide. A charming chain of hospitable trail towns awaits your arrival with lodging and services perfect for day trips, overnights, and thru-rides. Joining […]
Great live music, food trucks, and the best local brews are all part of the West Newton Night Market, held the second Thursday evening of each month, April through October, in West Newton. Ride or hike the Great Allegheny Passage, and then enjoy sunsets over the Youghiogheny River with friends. Or plan your next thru-trip […]
Ride the Great Allegheny Passage over to Pittsburgh's South Side for the Pittsburgh Pierogi Festival, the ultimate in hometown food and fun! The annual celebration of the "City of Dumplings" is returning to its roots for the festival’s 10th birthday and will feature the region's favorite food -- all from from local restaurants, food trucks, […]
DelFest is a family-friendly music festival celebrating the rich legacy of McCoury Music, a forum for world-class musical collaborations, and a showcase for fresh new talent with a down-home feeling. Held over four days at the Allegany County Fairgrounds in Cumberland, Delfest features traditional stage sets by world-class artists, one-of-a-kind musical collaborations, special guest sit-ins, […]
Ride to Ohiopyle and sip a glass of white or red during this fun music and arts festival featuring the work of local artisans! This event is a fundraiser for the Ohiopyle-Stewart Community Center as it keeps the town of Ohiopyle thriving.
Stop by the West Newton Visitor Center for the Westmoreland Yough Trail Council's trail appreciation day along the Great Allegheny Passage. Enjoy hot dogs, cookies, chips and refreshments!
Ride out to Connellsville for this three-day festival along the Youghiogheny River! A kids' fishing derby, an annual duck drop race, a spectacular "anything that floats" competition, dozens of vendors, and live music featuring The Clarks are all part of this trail town event. Local food and microbreweries will be on hand, too, right in […]
Enjoy a great summer day with friends on the Great Allegheny Passage, see the latest new outdoor gear from your favorite vendors, and sample the best brews in Southwestern Pennsylvania. What could be better? Oh yeah – add awesome live music and kick up your feet dancing on Garrett Street right in the middle of […]
