Despite the rain, August Fun Fest delivers smiles and thrills
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August 3, 2026

Despite the rain, August Fun Fest delivers smiles and thrills

Gracie Jeffrey, 5, of Greensburg, bottle feeds a goat Sunday at the Barnyard Petting Zoo during the August Fun Fest at Cedar Creek Park in Rostraver Township. August Fun Fest is a Westmoreland County Bureau of Parks and Recreation special event, and is sponsored in part by the Road Kings Car Club.

See more photos on A4 and in our online photo gallery at www.monvalleyindependent.com. Photos by Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent

Paula Trozzo of Monessen and her grandson, Beckham Trozzo, 5, make their way through the rain at August Fun Fest, a Westmoreland County Bureau of Parks and Recreation special event, which is sponsored in part by the Road Kings Car Club.

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