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Wine Festival at La Caasa Narcisi Winery

A large glass of red wine contains about three...Yes, I often write about beer, I have some friends that are beer drinkers so I tend to be around more beer lovers than wine lovers.  But this event is for the wine loving folks of this region.  La Casa Narcisi winery is Allegheny County‘s only winery and on August 30, 2008 they will be hosting their annual wine festival.

The festival is free to attend.  There will be food available or you can bring a picnic (this could be a great idea for a place to take your next date).  Wine will be available for purchase – the winery offers 26 varieties of wine and bottles range from $9.50-$18.00 – (State law prohibits you from bringing your own alcohol.)

The Festival runs from 11am-8pm

  • Noon – Grape Stomp
  • 1pm  – Andrea Pearl performs
  • Mid Afternoon -winners from the amateur wine competition will be announced
  • 4pm –  Good Brother Earl performs

More info: info@narcisiwinery.com or 724-444-4744
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2nd Annual Millvale Brew Festival

Ibrew-fest-wp.JPG am always happy to write about events that become annual events. I wrote about and attended this festival last summer. The good folks in Millvale are back with their 2nd Annual Brew Festival. 3 hours of beer tasting. This festival is great because you get to hang out at the Millvale riverfront park – which is located right along the river – which is a great place to spend some time on a Saturday in August.

The Brew Festival is a fundraiser for the Millvale Borough Development Corporation and Millvale MainStreets Program and supports the continued revitalization of Millvale since the flooding in 2004.

The awesome poster for this years event was created by Tom Walker who is a Millvale resident, a graphic designer at Mullen and well known for kayaking to work. Click on the poster to see the full size version.

Saturday August 9, 2008
2 Sessions: 1-4pm and 5-8pm
Tickets: $30 in advance, $35 at the door. Designated driver tickets – $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Click here to see a list of places to purchase tickets.

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The 3 F's – Fun, Festival, Free

This Saturday, May 17th is the Annual Venture Outdoors Festival. For one day – open up all of their activities for a free festival. If you have been wanting to try hiking/biking/climbing/kayaking – this is your chance to try it out for free!  This local blogger/college student is looking forward to finishing their exams and attending the festival before they graduate on Sunday.

WHAT: 8th Annual Venture Outdoors Festival

WHEN: Saturday, May 17th – 11:00 AM-6:00 PM

WHERE: Washington’s Landing near Millvale, along the Allegheny

WHO: Beginners & Experts – All ages and skill levels. Anyone interested in learning more about outdoor recreation in the region.

FORMAT: Day long FREE festival with tons of exciting activities for the whole family from kayaking, canoeing, fishing, yoga, biking, climbing and more! Also including boat shuttle, music all day from WYEP, and live music from 28 North, Euphonic Brew, and The Greens.

INFO: Call 412.255.0564

The Venture Outdoors Festival is also part of the 7th annual Great Outdoors Week (May 16 – May 25). Discover more outdoor adventures during GOW by visiting www.greatoutdoorsweek.org.

Make some Friends at the Friendship Flower & Folk Festival

So Friendship is this great neighborhood that doesn’t get enough love in Pittsburgh. I don’t know a ton about Friendship, it is located between Bloomfield and East Liberty. It is a neighborhood filled with big old historic houses and all kinds of great people. I do know that I just really like the people that I know that live in Friendship.

This Saturday, May 10 is the Friendship Flower and Folk Festival. The festival will be held in the Baum Grove Park which is a great little parklet just behind Day Automotive on Baum Blvd. The Flower sale benefits the upkeep of the park. There is Folk Music to listen to and I am sure there will be great people to meet.

On Saturday, May 10th the birds will be singing, the flowers blooming and your neighbors will be swinging at the annual Friendship Flower and Folk Festival! The event this year promises to be as good as ever with folk music, fresh flowers and good times! Jam to folk music featuring acoustic, folk, and bluegrass music from many of the best local performers! Get your garden started and purchase beautiful, locally-grown plants, heirloom vegetables and special Mother’s Day Baskets. All proceeds benefit the maintenance of Baum Grove. Enjoy all day long events sponsored by Friendship Preservation Group including delicious grilled food, the ever-popular book sale, and an awesome raffle. Live demonstrations by the Animal Rescue League, Health Works, PA and Urban Farming Initiative.