August Fun FestSunday, August 13, 2017Hours: 10:00 a.m – 6:00 p.m.Cedar Creek ParkFree Admission!Great Entertainment, Food, Music, Arts and Crafts Show,  Carnival Rides, Car Show, Flea Market and much more!Dogs and other pets are not permitted!  August Fun Fest at Cedar Creek Park is in its 31st year! It will be held on Sunday, August 13 from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm. Admission and parking are free to the public. This festival features a variety of food, entertainment and children’s activities that make August Fun Fest an exciting event for the whole family!

Source: Westmoreland County, PA – Official Website – August Fun Fest

Cedar Creek Trekker CampgroundLocated on the Great Allegheny Passage on the Youghiogheny River, the Cedar Creek Trekker Campground is for families or individuals that are traveling on the trail or river that wish to camp overnight. The site contains several campsites with a table and fire ring in each. There are no shower facilities, but potable water is available.The Trekker Campground is on a first come, first serve basis and is free for trail users. There is a three night maximum stay.If you are using the trail and wish to leave your car overnight at Cedar Creek, you must stop by the registration kiosk, located where the main road crosses the trail. Fill out a registration form and drop it in the box; this will alert park staff that you are on the trail and how long your car will remain on-site. Please be aware that park gates are locked at night.All Westmoreland County Rules and Ordinances apply to the Trekker Campground. Visit the Great Allegheny Passage website for more information about the GAP Trail.

Source: Westmoreland County, PA – Official Website – Cedar Creek Trekker Campground

2017 Schedule of EventsMarch 2017   25 March For Parks  The March For Parks is 3 times the fun! Marches will be held at Twin Lakes Park, Cedar Creek Park, and in Murrysville. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. and the Marches will kick-off at 10:30 a.m. Prior to the events, marchers will collect contributions to benefit parks and trails projects in Westmoreland County. Marchers can participate as individuals or teams of 3 or more. Be sure to register your dog for the March—dogs are permitted at all three locations. March For Parks is sponsored by the Westmoreland County Parks & Recreation Citizens Advisory Board.April 2017 15 First Day of Trout Season  Trout season kicks off at Loyalhanna Gorge, Cedar Creek, Mammoth, Northmoreland, and Twin Lakes Parks. Bait is available for sale and visitors can rent boats at the Twin Lakes Boathouse. Bait vending machines are available at Northmoreland, Mammoth and Cedar Creek parks. 23 Mammoth Park Fishing Derby  A free event for fishermen of all ages from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Trophies and prizes will be awarded to both adults and youth. A door prize drawing will be held for all registered participants.May 20172-12 Westmoreland County Senior Games  An Olympic style competition for senior sports men and women ages 50 and over. Over thirty events including boccie, bowling, golf and shuffleboard are offered at Mammoth Park and various Greensburg locations. Gold, silver, and bronze medals are awarded to winners in each age bracket. 21 Northmoreland Park Fishing Derby  A free event for fishermen of all ages from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Trophies and prizes will be awarded to both adults and youth. A door prize drawing will be held for all registered participants.June 2017  Summer Concert Series Begins  Free concerts featuring local musicians and groups will be held on Saturdays or Sundays throughout the summer at the Brian T. Rusnock Amphitheater at Twin Lakes and the Amphitheater at Cedar Creek Parks. Visit the Concert Series event page for the complete schedule. 4 Mammoth Fest  Admission and parking are free at this giant festival at picturesque Mammoth Park from 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. The event features an arts and crafts show, food, music and entertainment for the whole family. For only $4, kids may purchase an “All Day Ride Pass” and receive unlimited access to carnival rides, pony rides, a petting zoo and kiddie train rides. 18 Twin Lakes Father’s Day Fishing Derby  A free event for fishermen of all ages from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Trophies and prizes will be awarded to both adults and youth. A door prize drawing will be held for all registered participants.July 2017                              June 29, 30, July 1, 2 Westmoreland Arts and Heritage Festival  Twin Lakes Park is host to the annual Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival for the 42nd year. The festival includes over 50 live performances, 220 arts and craft exhibitors, heritage and history demonstrations, and ethnic food booths.  Festival hours are 11a.m. to 8p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and 11a.m. to 6p.m. on Sunday.  Admission is free.  Visit www.artsandheritage.com or call (724) 834-7474. 22 Five Star Trail Poker Run  Participants choose a four-mile walk or a twelve-mile bike ride on the Five Star Trail. The event begins at Lynch Field at 9:00 a.m. and ends at noon. The event features a huge door prize give-away with over 100 prizes! Admission cost is $15. 29 Mammoth Park Youth Field Day  A fun, free event for children ages 8-16 to learn more about the outdoors! Activities include trap shooting, archery, boating safety and more! This event is held at Mammoth Park, rain or shine, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Youth Field Day is sponsored by Westmoreland County and the PA Game Commission, in conjunction with local volunteers.August 2017   13 August Fun Fest  Cedar Creek Park hosts this free festival from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. The event includes a huge classic car show, an arts and crafts marketplace, music, entertainment, a flea market and delicious food. For only $4, children may purchase an “All Day Ride Pass” and receive unlimited access to carnival rides, pony rides, a petting zoo and kiddie train rides.September 2017   3 & 4 Labor United Celebration  This two-day extravaganza at Northmoreland Park from 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Sunday, and 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Monday is free to the public. The event includes a giant flea market, great food, an arts and crafts show, music, and a one-ring circus. For only $3 children may purchase an “All Day Ride Pass” and receive unlimited access to carnival rides, pony rides, a petting zoo and kiddie train rides. 21 Green Luncheon  The Green Luncheon is a recognition event held in honor of all of the many individuals, groups, and business that continue to support the CAB and Westmoreland County Parks and Trails.October 2017       4 You’ve Got A Friend Day  A fun day of activities for students with special needs at Twin Lakes Park from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Students a

Source: Westmoreland County, PA – Official Website – Schedule of Events

Rails to Trails of Central Pennsylvania strives to create an enjoyable atmosphere for people of all ages and of varying interests. The organization does this primarily through the conversion of abandoned railroad corridors, turning them into recreational trails for use by the public. We strive to utilize these resources by emphasizing their historic, natural and recreational aspects.Rails to Trails of Central Pennsylvania has NO paid staff and thus the organization relies heavily on volunteer amenities, fund-raising and trail maintenance programs. Rails To Trails of Central Pennsylvania is a non-profit, charitable organization as qualified under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax-exempt to the extent permitted by law.Our featured trail, the Lower Trail is open to the public, free of charge, for hiking, jogging, bicycling, horseback riding, bird-watching, cross-country skiing, and other non-motorized recreation. The Trail also provides access to the river for fishing, kayaking and canoeing.

Source: Rails to Trails of Central Pennsylvania – Featuring the Lower Trail