While the semiquincentennial is behind us, there is plenty more US history to be celebrated this weekend in Pennsylvania.
It’s also an exciting few days for classic car enthusiasts across the commonwealth, and baseball fans, as Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game returns to Philadelphia for the first time since 1996.
Let’s take a look at what’s happening:
MLB All-Star Week – Philadelphia, Friday through Tuesday
The Midsummer Classic returns to Philly for the first time in 30 years, bringing with it a whole host of events leading up to the All-Star Game on Tuesday, July 14 (which will feature five Phillies suiting up for the National League). The Capital One All-Star Village opens Saturday at the Pennsylvania Convention Center with interactive contests, video games, prizes, and more. Other highlights include the 2026 MLB Draft (Saturday at the Convention Center), the MLB Futures Game (Sunday at Citizens Bank Park), and the T-Mobile Home Run Derby (Sunday at CBP).
Whiskey Rebellion Festival – Washington, Friday and Saturday
The Whiskey Rebellion unfolded across Western Pennsylvania in the early 1790s, after the federal government imposed a tax on distilled spirits to help pay off the state debts the government had assumed following the American Revolution. The Whiskey Rebellion Festival brings those days to life with a parade, historic reenactments, live music, family-friendly activities, and a variety of food and libations, all commemorating a pivotal moment in US history.
Carlisle Chrysler Nationals – Carlisle Fairgrounds, Friday through Sunday
For more than 35 years, car enthusiasts have flocked to Carlisle each summer for the Carlisle Chrysler Nationals, the largest Mopar gathering in the world, with nearly 3,000 vehicles from every era of the Chrysler brand on display. This year’s event celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Dodge Charger with the unveiling of the Charger’s limited-run Purple Haze exterior color.
Easton Heritage Day – Downtown Easton, July 11
Before it became an important canal town in the 19th century, Easton was the site of one of three public readings of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, an event the town celebrates each year during July’s Easton Heritage Day. This year’s free, all-day festival features colonial reenactors, live music, local food vendors, and, of course, a live reading of the Declaration of Independence.
Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix — Saturday through July 19
The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix kicks off Saturday, ushering in nine action-packed days with events like a black-tie gala, a scenic countryside drive, classic car shows, and a waterfront cruise, culminating next Saturday and Sunday (July 18 and 19) with Schenley Park Race Weekend.
