Vibrant Culture, Diverse History, and Vast Possibilities
Not far from Pittsburgh, Westmoreland County is bursting with history, charming towns and incredible festivals. The area is a fantastic place to raise a family with a great cost of living. Residents can take advantage of beautiful hiking trails, as well as museums, theatres and breweries.










of the United States population lives within a 500-mile radius of Westmoreland County
households in Westmoreland County
outdoor pavilions available to rent at county parks
industrial and business parks
breweries, cideries, meaderies, distilleries, and wineries in Westmoreland County

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This Summer of Giveaways is coming to an end! Head to the link in our bio to enter our FINAL round of giveaways:
TWO tickets in the Orchestra Level A section for upcoming Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra performances in the 2022-2023 season, your choice of October 15th, February 11th, March 11th, or April 22nd.
Winner will be randomly selected for this giveaway on September 2nd and informed via phone call and email.
One independent winner will be selected for each prize. Winners are limited to one prize per summer.
Head to the link in our bio to enter our next round of giveaways:
$100 Gift Certificate for performances with the Westmoreland Cultural Trust!
Winner will be randomly selected for this giveaway on August 26th and informed via phone call and email.
One independent winner will be selected for each prize. Winners are limited to one prize per summer.
Head to the link in our bio to enter our next round of giveaways, this week featuring TWO options:
- FOUR tickets to the Scottdale Historical Society’s Shadows of Scottdale tour
- A beautiful gift basket from the Derry Area Historical Society, including a couples’ membership for one year in the historical society and gift certificates for the Touchdown Club!
Winner will be randomly selected for this giveaway on August 19th and informed via phone call and email.
One independent winner will be selected for each prize. Winners are limited to one prize per summer.
Head to the link in our bio to enter our next round of giveaways:
A gift basket from the Greater Latrobe Laurel Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce, featuring all kinds of Banana Split swag!
Winner will be randomly selected for this giveaway on August 12th and informed via phone call and email.
One independent winner will be selected for each prize. Winners are limited to one prize per summer.
Westmoreland County is divided into 65 municipalities of various sizes, shapes, and landscapes. It is our mission to explore what makes every one of those 65 municipalities special.
We are moving in random order through the list. We are now on our eleventh feature, and we are excited to explore North Belle Vernon Borough.
Read more at the link in our bio.
Head to the link in our bio to enter our next round of giveaways:
FOUR Westerwald pottery mugs and a matching pie plate, courtesy of Bushy Run Battlefield.
Winner will be randomly selected for this giveaway on August 5th and informed via phone call and email.
One independent winner will be selected for each prize. Winners are limited to one prize per summer.
Head to the link in our bio to enter our next round of giveaways:
A gorgeous gift basket from The Westmoreland Museum of American Art, including a Westmoreland County cutting board, a Latrobe candle, and more!
Winner will be randomly selected for this giveaway on July 29th and informed via phone call and email.
One independent winner will be selected for each prize. Winners are limited to one prize per summer.
The long-awaited return of the Kecksburg UFO Festival is here! This weekend, travel to this wonderfully unique festival.
#kecksburg #ufosighting #festival #westmorelandcountypa #familyfun
Head to the link in our bio to enter our next round of giveaways:
$100 Gift Certificate to the historic Casino Theater in Vandergrift, good for ANY performance!
Winner will be randomly selected for this giveaway on July 22nd and informed via phone call and email.
One independent winner will be selected for each prize. Winners are limited to one prize per summer.
We are at a milestone: the TENTH feature in our continued exploration of all 65 municipalities in Westmoreland County! This time, we are focusing on South Greensburg. Read more at the link in our bio.
#discoverwestmoreland #southgreensburg #westmorelandcountypa #laurelhighlands #southwesternpa
We can't believe you've never been to the Freeport Theatre Festival! Check out their summer shows and enjoy this truly UNIQUE Westmoreland County performance experience.
#localtheatre #freeport #barntheatre #southwesternpa #westmorelandcounty #laurelhighlands #itsshowtime
Head to the link in our bio to enter our next round of giveaways:
FOUR tickets to the Westmoreland Historical Society's brand new Military Timeline event to be held July 30th and 31st, and a gorgeous gift basket full of goodies from Historic Hanna's Town.
Winner will be randomly selected for this giveaway on July 15th and informed via phone call and email.
One independent winner will be selected for each prize. Winners are limited to one prize per summer.
Head to the link in our bio to enter our next round of giveaways:
TWO tickets to the annual Yellow Tie Gala, happening Friday August 19th from 6pm-9pm, celebrating the Great American Banana Split Celebration, courtesy of Latrobe Art Center.
Winner will be randomly selected for this giveaway on July 8th and informed via phone call and email.
One independent winner will be selected for each prize. Winners are limited to one prize per summer.
Head to the link in our bio to enter our next round of giveaways:
TWO tickets to Lend Me a Tenor at the Saint Vincent Summer Theatre, happening July 12th – 17th, and a gift basket featuring a Saint Vincent College mug, planner, sweater, and t-shirt!
Winner will be randomly selected for this giveaway on July 1st and informed via phone call and email.
One independent winner will be selected for each prize. Winners are limited to one prize per summer.
One of the county's most unique festivals happens every September: The Stahlstown Flax Scutching Festival. Learn about this historic process and enjoy a delicious buckwheat pancake.
#discoverwestmoreland #laurelhighlands #westmorelandcountypa #stahlstown #stahlstownflaxscutchingfestival #flaxscutching #fallfestival
It's time for another exploration into one of Westmoreland County, PA's 65 wonderfully unique municipalities. We've examined eight, and we continue to move in random order to number nine: Salem Township. Find the blog in our bio.
#salemtownship #westmorelandcountypa #laurelhighlands #discoverwestmoreland #municipality #smalltownblog #westmorelandheritagetrail
Head to the link in our bio to enter our next round of giveaways:
ONE beautiful gift basket featuring swag and mementos from the Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve, including a blanket, shirt, camping cup, and more!
Winner will be randomly selected for this giveaway on June 24th and informed via phone call and email.
One independent winner will be selected for each prize. Winners are limited to one prize per summer.
Head to the link in our bio to enter our next round of giveaways:
FOUR Westmoreland Arts and Heritage Festival parking passes, one for each day of the festival, AND a gift bag with fun swag
TWO tickets to Fort Ligonier's Summer Sunset Tours, good for one of the following: June 24th, July 22nd, August 12th, or September 2nd
Winners will be randomly selected for these giveaways on June 17th and informed via phone call and email.
Two independent winners will be selected for each prize. Winners are limited to one prize per summer.
There is always MORE to discover in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
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