5 things to do in Westmoreland County this weekend: May 14-16
Escape to the country (market)
Ligonier Country Market opens for the season on Saturday, with hours from 8 a.m.-noon at the market grounds at the west end of the borough. The popular community-based farmers market features dozens of vendors whose wares reflect the “Make-It, Bake-It, Grow-It” theme.
All items for sale at the weekly market must be grown, cooked, baked or made by the vendor. Plants are grown from seed, plant cuttings, plugs or vegetative propagation.
The 2021 market schedule also includes night markets in downtown Ligonier on June 17, July 15, Aug. 19 and Sept. 16; a harvest market on Sept. 25; and a Christmas market on Nov. 6.
Details: 724-858-7894 or ligoniercountrymarket.com
Plenty of painting
Whether it’s a wall, a piece of furniture or a canvas, there will be something for everyone to paint on Saturday at Green Beacon Gallery in downtown Greensburg.
Paint Day is planned for 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the art space at 235 W. Pittsburgh St. Some paints, brushes, canvases and other art materials will be provided, but visitors also can bring their own materials. Spring Street Gallery in Latrobe will have some furniture items to paint, which will be available for sale at the end of the event. Spring Street also will have a truckload of vintage clothing, furniture and art for sale.
Although most of the action will take place outside in the gallery’s back lot, guests also can join in painting sections of the interior walls. Masks will be required and social distancing will be practiced.
Details: 724-237-2737 or greenbeacongallery.com
Puppy play party
Puppies can practice their company manners during a free Puppy Party from 3-4 p.m. Saturday at Walker’s Pet Ho Tail Pet Care Center, 4602 William Penn Highway, Murrysville.
The event helps puppies learn appropriate behavior and build positive experiences with new human and canine friends. Play groups are organized by size and are supervised by staff members. Puppy parties are held in fenced, outdoor play yards or inside in case of inclement weather.
Veterinary records and preregistration are required.
Details: 724-327-7297 or walkerspethotail.com
‘Bagger’ racing
Hogs Gone Wild roars into Keystone Raceway Park, off Route 22 west of New Alexandria, for bagger motorcycle racing on Sunday. Gates open at 8 a.m., with time trials from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and elimination rounds to follow.
There will be heads-up racing, index classes and a $4,000-to-win bracket race.
For those not up on biker slang, the term “bagger” originally was applied somewhat disparagingly to Harley-Davidson and other cruising motorcycles equipped with saddlebags. but now can refer to any touring motorcycle.
Spectator admission is $25.
Details: 724-668-7600 or keystoneracewaypark.com
Creepy crawlers
If it slithers, creeps or crawls, you’re likely to find it at the Westmoreland Reptile Expo, set for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday at the Youngwood Fire Hall, 104 S. Second St.
The monthly show features a large selection of reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, feeders, supplies and other items. Various breeders also will be present to answer questions concerning the proper care of the creepy-crawly critters.
Admission is $5, or $3 for ages 5-11, senior citizens and military personnel.
Details: 724-640-9669 or westmorelandreptileexpo.com
Shirley McMarlin is a Tribune-Review staff writer. You can contact Shirley by email at smcmarlin@triblive.com or via Twitter .
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