From spring to fall, this corner of Pennsylvania is filled with festivals of all kinds -- celebrating music and the arts, regional history, food and more.

MAY

• INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL: 22nd annual festival features international and local performing arts groups for children. Presented by Pittsburgh International Children's Theater. University of Pittsburgh campus and Schenley Plaza, Oakland (Through May 18). 412-321-5520.

• AMBRIDGE NATIONALITY DAYS FESTIVAL: Merchant Street, Ambridge (May 16-18). 724-266-3040.

• NATIONAL ROAD FESTIVAL: Events at sites along historic Route 40 in Fayette, Washington and Somerset counties (May 16-18). 724-437-9877.

• PITTSBURGH FOLK FESTIVAL: 52nd annual ethnic performance and food festival. David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Downtown (May 16-18). 412-278-1267.

• VENTURE OUTDOORS FESTIVAL: Venture Outdoors presents a day of outdoor activities for all ages and skill levels, including kayaking, canoeing, fishing, yoga, biking, climbing and more, plus music and vendors. Washington's Landing (May 17). 412-255-0564.

• A FAIR IN HARRISON HILLS PARK: Nature walks, family fishing program, nature activities, music and more. Environmental Learning Center, Harrison Hills Park (May 17). 724-224-4102.

• SHEEP AND FIBER FESTIVAL: High Street, Waynesburg (May 17-18). 724-627-8119.

WOOL DAY: Sheep shearing, yarn spinning and weaving demonstrations. Oliver Miller Homestead, South Park (May 18). 412-835-1554.

• 67th SERBIAN CHOIR FESTIVAL: Choirs from Serbian Orthodox churches across the U.S. and Canada will perform. Sponsored by the Serbian Singing Federation. St. Elijah Serbian Center, 2200 Main St., Aliquippa (May 23-25). 724-899-1234.

• BILL SELES' MEMORIAL DAY POLKA FESTIVAL: With Stan Blout, Bob Kravos, Frank Stanger, Klancnik & Friends, Karl Lukitsch with Bob Zolka and special guest Walter Ostanek. Seven Springs Mountain Resort (May 23-25). 1-800-797-5440.

• JUMONVILLE GLEN MEMORIAL PROGRAM: Fort Necessity National Battlefield, east of Uniontown (May 28). 724-329-5512.

JUNE

• MAMMOTH FEST: Mammoth Park, near Greensburg (June 1). 724-830-3950.

• THREE RIVERS ARTS FESTIVAL: Visual arts exhibits, craft market and live music. Downtown Pittsburgh's streets and plazas (June 6-22). 412-281-8723.

• VICTORIAN TEA: Harmony Museum, Harmony (June 7). Reservations: 724-452-7341.

• CATCH THE READING BUG @ YOUR LIBRARY: ANNUAL SUMMER READING EXTRAVAGANZA: Community-wide celebration of reading including stories, entertainment and more. Carnegie Library, Main Library Lawn, Oakland (June 8). 412-622-3114.

• SAXONBURG FIREMEN'S CARNIVAL: Horne Avenue, Saxonburg (June 9-14). 724-352-3300.

• ROOTZ: THE GREEN CITY MUSIC FESTIVAL: Children's events, music by Steve Forbert, Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem, Ernie Hawkins Band, Road to the Isles, Hooley and more. Mellon Park, Shadyside (June 12). 412-361-1915.

• SHADYSIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL: Music, games, crafts and food. Proceeds benefit The Pittsburgh Project. Shadyside Presbyterian Church (June 13). 412-682-4300.

• 2008 URBAN GARDEN PARTY: Annual Mattress Factory fund-raiser has an 18th-century France theme this year, with entertainment and silent auction. Mattress Factory, 500 Sampsonia Way, North Side (June 13). $85/nonmembers, $70/members. 412-231-3169.

• HERB AND GARDEN FAIR: Harmony Museum (June 14). 724-452-7341.

• BURTNER HOMESTEAD STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL: Burtner Homestead, Harrison (June 14). 724-224-7999.

• COMMUNITY GARDEN PARTY: Free community event featuring performances, arts and crafts and other activities. Mattress Factory, 500 Sampsonia Way, North Side (June 15. noon-5 p.m.) 412-231-3169.

• LUNCH WITH DAD: Lunch, trolley ride and museum tour. Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, Washington (June 15). Reservations required: 724-228-9256.

• LAUREL HIGHLANDS BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL: This year's lineup includes: Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, The Jeanette Williams Band, Bill Yates & The Country Gentlemen Tribute Band, Mountain Therapy, Blue Shades and more. Route 271, Waterford (June 20-21). 724-238-8646.

• PITTSBURGH PIRATES FUN RUN/WALK FOR EPILEPSY: 5K run/walk and tailgate party. PNC Park. Registration begins at 8 a.m. (June 21). 412-261-5880.

• CIVIL WAR RE-ENACTMENT: Old Bedford Village (June 21-22). 1-800-238-4347.

• FRONTIER FROLIC AND HERB DAY: Experience life on the frontier, plus talks on herbs and their uses, games and contest. Oliver Miller Homestead, South Park (June 22). 412-835-1554.

• BIG BUTLER FAIR: Route 422, Prospect, 6¹/₂ miles east of I-79 (June 27-July 5). 724-865-2400.

• GREAT EUROPEAN BEERFEST: Beer sampling sessions. Sharp Edge, East Liberty (June 28-29). 412-661-3537.

• OLD WEST WEEKEND: Old Bedford Village, Bedford (June 28-29). 1-800-238-4347.

• CHARTIERS TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY DAY: Games, kids' activities, live music. Arnold Park, Houston (June 29). 724-745-2208.

• CLASSIC WHEELS -- SUMMER TROLLEY FEST: Antique vehicles and trolley rides. Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, Washington (June 29). 724-228-9256.

JULY

• PUNXSUTAWNEY GROUNDHOG FESTIVAL: Punxsutawney (June 29-July 5). 1-800-752-PHIL.

• PITTSBURGH THREE RIVERS REGATTA: North Shore (July 3-4).

• ARTS, CRAFTS AND FOOD FESTIVAL: Ewing Park, Ellwood City (July 3-6). 724-758-5630.

• WESTMORELAND ARTS AND HERITAGE FESTIVAL: Twin Lakes Park, east of Greensburg (July 3-6). 724-834-7474.

• WINE & DINE IN THE PARK: Wine and food samplings, live entertainment. Over-21 event. Robin Hill Park, Moon (July 11). 412-264-6270.

• CTCC COMMUNITY DAYS: Route 19, Cranberry (July 11-12). 724-776-4806.

• SOUTHSIDE WORKS EXPOSED: Artists market, live music and more. SouthSide Works, South Side (July 11-13). 412-481-1880.

• SLOVENEFEST: SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley (July 11-13). 724-336-5180.

• PITTSBURGH VINTAGE GRAND PRIX: Annual classic car races and show. Historic Races at BeaveRun (July 12-13); Walnut Street Car Show (July 14); Car Cruise at Waterfront (July 15); Schenley Park Race Weekend (July 19-20). 412-471-7847.

• NAPOLEONIC REENACTMENT: Old Bedford Village (July 12-13). 1-800-238-4347.

• KIDS DAYS AT SCHENLEY PLAZA: Free carousel rides, entertainment and special programming. Schenley Plaza (July 13, Aug. 17 at 2 p.m.). 412-682-7275.

• JACKTOWN FAIR: Route 21, Wind Ridge (July 15-19).

• JAMBOREE IN THE HILLS: The lineup this year includes Brad Paisley, Trace Adkins, Loretta Lynn, Reba McEntire, Keith Anderson, Sugarland and more. Morristown, Ohio (July 17-20). 1-800-624-5456.

• PINE COMMUNITY DAY: Pine Community Park, Pine (July 19). 724-625-1591.

• SUMMERFEST '08: Live bluegrass music, tractor show, horse and buggy rides and more: Old Bedford Village, Bedford (July 19-20). 1-800-238-4347.

• WHISKEY REBELLION DAY: Skit on the Whiskey Rebellion -- "Serving the Writ," performed at 2 and 3 p.m. Oliver Miller Homestead, South Park (July 20). 412-835-1554.

• BEDFORD COUNTY FAIR: Bedford County Fairgrounds (July 20-26). 1-800-765-3331.

• FAYETTE COUNTY FAIR: Fayette County Fairgrounds (July 24-Aug. 2). 724-438-0502.

• PITTSBURGH BLUES FESTIVAL: Proceeds benefit greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. Hartwood Acres (July 25-27). 412-460-BLUE.

• DOLLAR BANK JAMBOREE: Lineup includes Sara Evans, Rissi Palmer, NOMad, Ruff Creek, Sarah Marince and Vanessa Campagna. Point State Park (July 26).

• NORTH SIDE CELEBRATION IN THE PARK: East Allegheny Commons Park (July 26). 412-231-6500.

• MONROEVILLE JAZZ FESTIVAL: Featuring the Joyce Breach trio, the Maureen Budway trio, and the Adam Brock trio. Boyce Park Wave Pool area, Monroeville (July 26). 412-372-4332.

• OAKMONT YACHT CLUB REGATTA: Washington Avenue, Oakmont (July 26-27). 412-828-9847.

• FORT ARMSTRONG FOLK FESTIVAL: Riverfront Park, Kittanning (July 31-Aug. 3). 724-543-6363.

AUGUST

• 1940S WEEKEND: Life during World War II and reenactments. Old Bedford Village, Bedford (Aug. 2-3). 1-800-238-4347.

• RICHLAND COMMUNITY DAY: Richland Community Park, Richland (Aug. 9). 724-443-5921.

• ANTIQUE GUN SHOW: Harmony (Aug. 9). 724-452-7341.

• WASHINGTON COUNTY FAIR: Washington County Fairgrounds, Washington (Aug. 9-16). 724-225-7718.

• AUGUST FUN FEST: Arts and crafts, music, flea market. Cedar Creek Park, Rostraver (Aug. 10). 724-830-3950.

• LAWRENCE COUNTY FAIR: 464 Midway Road, Route 108 east of New Castle (Aug. 11-16). 724-654-7745.

• ITALIAN DAY FESTA: Entertainment, food, bocci tournament and fireworks. Idlewild Park, Ligonier (Aug. 15).

• WESTMORELAND FAIR: Westmoreland Fairgrounds (Aug. 15-23). 724-423-5005.

• SUMMER FLAX FEST: Demonstrations on turning flax into linen. Oliver Miller Homestead, South Park (Aug. 17). 412-835-1554.

• HOOKSTOWN FAIR: Hookstown Fairgrounds (Aug. 19-23). 724-573-4512.

• GREATER PITTSBURGH RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL: Off I-70, 6 miles west of New Stanton (Aug. 23-24, 30-31, Sept. 1, 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 27-28). 724-872-1670.

• INDIANA COUNTY FAIR: J.S. Mack Community Center, Indiana (Aug. 24-30). 724-465-6703.

• BIG KNOB GRANGE FAIR: Big Knob Road, east of Rochester (Aug. 26-30). 724-843-7863.

• THE AMERISERV JOHNSTOWN FOLKFEST: Jason and the Scorchers, Del Castillo, Tom Russell, Web Wilder and the Beatnecks and more. Johnstown (Aug. 29-31). 1-814-539-1889.

• PENNSYLVANIA ARTS & CRAFTS COLONIAL FESTIVAL: Westmoreland Fairgrounds, Greensburg (Aug. 29-Sept. 1). 724-863-4577.

• LABOR UNITED CELEBRATION: Northmoreland Park, Allegheny Township (Aug. 31-Sept.1). 724-830-3950.

SEPTEMBER

• A FAIR IN THE PARK: Contemporary crafts festival presented by Craftsmen's Guild of Pittsburgh. Mellon Park (Sept. 5-7). 412-687-8858.

• HIGHLAND GAMES SCOTTISH FESTIVAL: Pipe bands, highland dancing, athletic competitions. Idlewild Park, Ligonier (Sept. 6).

• SHADYSIDE -- THE ARTS FESTIVAL ON WALNUT STREET: Walnut Street, Shadyside (Sept. 20-21). 412-682-1298.

• FORT HAND FESTIVAL: Kunkle Park, Washington Township (Sept. 18-20). 724-727-3515.

• PENN'S COLONY FESTIVAL: Saxonburg (Sept. 20-21, 27-28). 724-352-9922.