The 10th Annual Great American Banana Split Celebration, Aug. 25-27: The sweetest thing to come to Latrobe
Join us for the 10th Annual Great American Banana Split Celebration — Friday, Aug. 25 to Sunday, Aug. 27 in Downtown Latrobe — for a weekend filled with fun activities for all ages.
Shop Local Latrobe: stop by and shop at the boutiques and businesses that are an integral part of our community.
And of course, satisfy your cravings with our delicious food vendors. Whether you’re looking for a quick bite at one of our food trucks or dining at a Latrobe restaurant, you’re sure to find whatever you desire.
Stop by the celebration’s over-21 area, featuring some of your favorite local breweries, wineries and distilleries. They are located adjacent to the Robindale Main Stage, featuring live performances from well-known and just-discovered bands. Enjoy all the great performances!
To see what is happening: visit bananasplitfest.com for the schedule of events, map, parking, and planning your stay.
The Great American Banana Split Celebration — honoring the invention of the Banana Split in Latrobe in 1904 — is amazing fun for the entire family. Here are some of the businesses and attractions you’ll find there:
Latrobe Art Center
819 Ligonier St., Latrobe
724-537-7011
Toast the Great American Banana Split Celebration in style at Latrobe’s Art Center Yellow Tie Gala on Friday, Aug. 25 from 6 to 9 p.m. Grab your yellow party clothes and bring your sweet tooth for this swanky celebration of the greatest of desserts!
Enjoy a night of music by Mike Urick & the Modelers, hors d’oeuvres by Ricolita’s Cafe, an open bar (featuring our special 2023 Yellow Tie Cocktail), a dessert station with Latrobe Dairy Queen banana splits, and more! The dress code is semi-formal — or something yellow!
RSVP deadline is Friday, Aug. 18 at 11:59 p.m.
Call us at 724-537-7011 or click here to register.
512 Coffee and Ice Cream
512 Ligonier St., Latrobe
808-756-7451
512 Coffee and Ice Cream opened its doors in June 2021 and serves hot and cold beverages, along with delicious locally made ice cream, pastries and hot sandwiches. You can relax inside this revitalized historic property and enjoy the cafe or venture outdoors to the garden area where you can play lawn games or sit by the fire. This is a great historic venue that brings neighbors, families, and travelers together.
512 Coffee and Ice Cream is open Tuesday to Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lunch is served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Own Brook Winery
884 PA-981, Scottdale
724-858-9261
Own Brook Winery was started in 2021 by Kevin and Heather Fry. We named it for the dairy farm where Kevin grew up in North Central Pennsylvania to pay homage to family heritage and continue the strong tie to local agriculture. What started as a hobby in the basement of our home has grown into a full commercial winery. The winemaking still takes place in Kevin and Heather’s basement and garage in Greensburg. In January, we opened the tasting room in Scottdale with beautiful views featuring, you guessed, Pennsylvania agriculture! Be sure to check out our website and follow our social media for lawn party events, current wine lists and new releases.
Hours are Friday, 2 to 7 p.m.; Saturday, noon to 7 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.
H&S Lamps & Lampshades
21 Lloyd Avenue (Rte 981), Latrobe
724-539-8240
H&S Furniture and Lampshades has been serving Westmoreland County and the surrounding area for over 30 years — we are the Lamp Fixer. We carry replacement lampshades and do complete lamp and lighting fixture repairs. In addition you will find chimneys, wicks, glass student and ball shades designed to fit many oil/electric lamps. We have many styles of finials to customize your lamp’s personality. We don’t just repair lights, we sell them as well. So, stop by and see for yourself.
Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wigs ‘n More
5924 Route 981, Latrobe
724-532-1901
Breast surgery can be truly overwhelming. The trained and talented women at Wigs ‘n More Mastectomy Boutique understand and are there for you. Their years of experience in helping women have made them the area experts when it comes to after-surgery care and products.
Call for an appointment today. You will be so glad you did!
Superior Motors
4004 Route 30, Latrobe
724-539-9783
We are all family at Superior Motors and we are ready to make the car shopping and buying experience fast, friendly and easy. We’ve helped hundreds of customers get behind the wheel of a newer, reliable, quality used vehicle. We can help you too, from our family to yours! We offer a convenient location, on the corner of Route 30 & 981, to serve the region with like-new, well-maintained vehicles for all types of shoppers & budgets. Our inventory consists of cars, SUVs, and pickups for you to choose from. We can help you find a great vehicle for you and your family.
At Superior Motors, we are in the business of selling & buying vehicles. Get up and call now!
Green Goddess
315 Depot St., Latrobe
724-961-5589
Green Goddess is a mother-daughter owned small business. We craft high-end candles inside of used beer, wine, and whiskey bottles. Our candles are formulated to burn clean, lasting you a long time, with a high hot/cold throw and burn without soot!
Our labels are made from 100% recycled materials, allowing us to be as eco-friendly as possible while bringing you quality products.
Follow us on Facebook/Instagram and check our website for updates.
We’re open Tuesday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Flax Scutching Festival
Sept. 16 and 17
1703 Route 711, Stahlstown
Do you know where linen comes from? Ever heard of flax? How about scutching?
The 116th Flax Scutching Festival, Sept. 16-17 in Stahlstown, celebrates the history and tradition of making linen from the flax plant. See demonstrations, live music, delicious food, children’s activities & more!
Admission is $5 for adults, free for children. Parking is free
Maria Mejia Photography Studio
911 Ligonier Street, Latrobe
724-879-8629
With great honor, we are announcing the Grand Opening of Maria Mejia Photography Studio in Latrobe. I am a professional photographer who specializes in newborn and family photography. I have photographed hundreds of newborn babies and families since 2019 and can honestly say that I absolutely love what I do.
Our kids grow up so fast. Don’t let these memories slip away. Your mind can get blurry with time. Yet your photos will always be there, carrying your most precious life moments.
If you are interested in custom newborn, baby or family photography, please contact me at mariamejiastudio.com or call 724-879-8629.
Let me provide a beautiful picture to hold onto for a lifetime.
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