Pittsburgh International Children's FestivalPittsburgh is justifiably proud of its annual
International Children's Festival, one of the largest and most
popular child-oriented arts festivals in the country, which has
earned world renown since it started out 20 years ago. The festival
consists of five days of extraordinary performing arts for
children, in one location, at extremely affordable prices. The
programme includes theatre, live music, dance and puppetry to
entrance both the young and young at heart.Pittsburgh Folk FestivalFor three days over Memorial Day weekend Pittsburgh's
Convention Center is turned into an international village offering
visitors the chance to experience the food, costumes and culture of
more than 24 countries. Continuous entertainment spices up the
delights on offer at the many food booths and the beer tavern.
There are numerous craft demonstrations and displays and
entertainment and activities laid on for children.Three Rivers RegattaEach year the height of summer is celebrated in
Pittsburgh with America's largest inland regatta, the Three Rivers
Regatta, which is far more than just an aquatic challenge. The
Pittsburgh regatta is a full on festival of fun, covering four
days, with a variety of entertainment on land, water and in the
air. Included in the programme of more than 20 daily events is
powerboat racing, fireworks displays, water-ski shows, extreme
sports, and an 'anything that floats' race.Three Rivers Arts FestivalThe Three Rivers Arts Festival is a nearly 50-year-old
tradition in downtown Pittsburgh, bringing art to the people with a
mix of live music, theatre, dance, visual arts and fine food. A
programme of free concerts draws the crowds to Point State Park,
while all galleries in the downtown area exhibit their finest. Most
popular, however, is the vibrant artist market where artists from
all over the country sell their wares in more than 15 different
mediums. The beauty of the market is that it changes six times
during the festival, featuring the work of 150 artists at a time,
so one visit is not enough to seek out that special
treasure.United States Open Championship Golf (Pittsburgh)The United States Open Championship is one of the four
'majors' (major championships) in men's golf. The event dates back
to 1895 where it was first played on a nine-hole course in Newport,
Rhode Island. In 2007, the men's event was once again held at the
prestigious Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. Oakmont
has hosted more major Championships than any other course in the
United States. It is regarded as one of the most difficult courses
in the country and recently voted the fourth best course by Golf
Digest. The United States Women's Open Championship will take place
here from 5 - 11 July, 2010.Groundhog DayGroundhog Day is perhaps one of America's most famous
and extraordinary events, popularised by the Bill Murray film in
the early nineties. Punxsutawney Phil, as the groundhog is known,
has supernatural powers if you believe the myth, and is asked on 2
February each year what the following six weeks of weather will
entail for those in the area. If the Phil sees his shadow, there
will be another six weeks of winter in store; if not, then summer
is on its way. The town is visited by tens of thousands each year
and there is plenty of music and entertainment followed by
fireworks in the evening.
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