Peach festival and car show at First Presbyterian Church
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August 5, 2025

Peach festival and car show at First Presbyterian Church

The First Presbyterian Church of Belle Vernon, 501 Fayette Ave., Rostraver Township, will hold its annual Peach Festival and Classic Car Show from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. There will be food to purchase as well as peach shortcake and a bake sale in fellowship hall. Freshly-baked pies will be available for purchase for $15. Pies, for pickup on Aug. 16, can be ordered at the festival or call the church office at 724-929-7616. Only a limited number of pie orders will be taken. Funds raised from this event support the ongoing ministries of First Presbyterian Church. Shown getting ready for the event, from left, are interim Pastor Susan Aten, the Rev. Rick Sweeney and Natalie Brewer. The 1978 Cadillac Seville shown is owned by Sam Cover. Submitted

 

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