A Summer Sampling: Southwestern Pennsylvania’s County Fairs
For many Pittsburghers, summer memories include fun days—and nights—at county fairs. In this collection of images, photographer David Aschkenas captures the spirit and fascinating culture of the region’s fairs over the past decade.
The Big Butler Fair has already come and gone, but get your fill of country concerts and contests at these other fairs in the region:
Bedford County Fair: July 22–July 28, 2018
Fayette County Fair: July 26–August 4, 2018
Greene County Fair: August 5–11, 2018
Washington County Fair: August 11–August 18, 2018
Lawrence County Fair: August 13–August 18, 2018
Somerset County Fair: August 18–August 25, 2018
Hookstown Fair: August 21–25, 2018
Indiana County Fair: August 25–September 1, 2018
American Legion County Fair (formerly Cambria County Fair): September 2–8, 2018
David is a self-taught photographer making fine art and freelance photography for the past 25 years. He has been the recipient of grants from the NEA and the Polaroid Corporation. He makes photographs for corporations, healthcare and editorial clients around the world.
