FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MERCER COUNTY’S BUHL FARM PARK TO SHOWCASE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
--Visitors will Enjoy Free Concerts and Live Performances at a State-of-the-Art Amphitheatre this August--

PITTSBURGH, PA --July 30, 2010-- Live music and community entertainment have been a staple tradition at Buhl Farm Park, located in Hermitage, Pa. for many years. This August, visitors to the park can expect even more free concerts and live performances in the state-of-the-art amphitheater.

Upcoming August performances include:

• August 1 at 7 p.m.: Cinderella, performed by Abbey Alter’s Arts in the Park
• August 4 at 6:30 p.m.: The Youngstown Community Band playing popular classics and everyday hits. Show sponsored by the Shenango Valley Performing Arts Council
• August  8 at 6 p.m.: The Wrangler Band will play high energy-country rock, sponsored by HHSDR Architects/Engineers
• August 11 at 6 p.m.: The Sensations and a movie under the stars sponsored by the Greenville Savings Bank and the Joy Cone Company. Movie starts at 8:15 p.m.
• Aug. 15 at 6 p.m.: The Pipe Dreams, a local ’60s era band sponsored by the Mercer County Federal Credit Union
• Aug. 23 at 6 p.m.: Allegheny Drifters, play the best of bluegrass and pure harmonies
  

For almost 50 years, residents and visitors alike have enjoyed free outdoor summer concerts. In 1981 a state-of-the-art performing arts center was built to replace the old band shell and today the amphitheatre is one of the premier outdoor venues in the area. Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic basket, beverages and a chair or blanket while they enjoy the shows in the outdoor amphitheatre.

For more details on activities in Mercer County, log onto www.VisitMercerCountyPA.com or call 800-637-2370.

About Mercer County:  
Located in Northwestern Pennsylvania, along the Ohio border, Mercer County is home to name-brand outlets, boutiques and unique specialty stores for shoppers. The area is also known for its  challenging golf courses of inspired design. Golf Digest ranked Mercer County as one of its top golf destinations. Visitors can dine on mouthwatering cuisine in Mercer County's array of fine restaurants and then stay overnight in a well-appointed hotel, a luxurious bed and breakfast or a cozy country inn. Close to Pittsburgh, Erie, Cleveland and other major markets, Mercer County is easily accessible via I-80 and I-79. The County offers the perfect escape.  For more information, visit www.VisitMercerCountyPa.com