Mount Pleasant Car Show

Love classic cars?  The Mount Pleasant Car Show is the place to browse great automobiles of old.

Join us Friday, August 15th for music, food, prizes, and, of course, the cars.

Friday night will feature a lovingly restored 1969 Ford Shelby GT500.

Doors open at 7:00 pm.
Admission is $2.00.
Children under 12 are free.


Rain date is August 22nd.

Introducing Cheerfest

Cheerfest is the newest competition at the Mount Pleasant Glass and Ethnic Festival.

• For elementary cheerleading squads: grade ranges from K through 6^th


• Maximum of 15 children per squad


• $25 per squad registration fee


• Registration forms will be available on the website starting in August


• Competition takes place on the Washington Street Stage on Sunday, September, 28^th from 5 -7 pm


• 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd place winners

Get your squads ready!  We’ll see you in September!

Coming This September

The Mount Pleasant Glass and Ethnic Festival loves to shower guests with new entertainment.  2014 will be no different.  In September, some of the acts will be performing in the Mount Pleasant area for the very first time.  Old time country music will be added to our eclectic line-up.  We offer our stages to both local and national acts.

The planning committee is currently working on revamping Old Town.  Great vendors, entertainment and, of course, the log cabins will all be staying.  Get ready to interact with Old Town Mount Pleasant.  Details to come.

To keep up with all that is new and happening, follow or subscribe to this blog (links to the right) or add us to your Google+ circles.  We will announce contest information via these social media outlets.

It is never too early to plan for piling on the volunteer hours at this year’s festival.  There are four days for which you can volunteer.  Friday, September 26th, Saturday, September 27th, Sunday, September 28th, and set-up Thursday evening (September 25th).  More volunteer info.

Thanks for Coming!

The 2013 Mount Pleasant Glass and Ethnic Festival closed with a spectacular fireworks display Sunday evening.  Our 27th year was the most successful yet, because of all of you.  We would like to thank all of our guests, sponsors, vendors, and volunteers.  And of course, the wonderful community of the Borough of Mount Pleasant for all of their support.

Check the website for contest winners.  If anyone would like to share their Festival experience with us, please submit via the Sparky’s Storytellers Submissions page.  We will share it with everyone on our blog.

To help make next year even better, we would like your input.  Tell us what you would like to see.  Email your suggestions or comments to mpgeaf (at) gmail (dot) com.

Follow our page on Google+ to keep up with our latest news and happenings.

We’ll return same place, same times, the last full weekend in September 2014.  See you next year!

2014 Dates:

Friday, September 26th  11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Saturday, September 27th 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Sunday, September 28th 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Festival Time!

The Festival opens at 11 am Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Directions and Parking

Shuttle Schedule (new stops)

Vendor and Sponsor Parking is located in Frick Park

Sign up your child to be made-up as a Sparkle Princess or an Army Soldier. For more info contact Kelsey 724-689-4768.

Entertainment Schedule

Kidsfest is on Sunday, noon to 1:30 pm. Make crafts and dance with the bubbles.

Check out the Glass Blower and Cutter. Sunday night fireworks close out another great weekend.

See you there!

Festival Guest Checklist

September is here! It is the time to begin anticipating glass demonstrations, bands, food, crafts, and competitions.

Have you entered one of our contests? It is not too late.

Talent? Enter Mount Pleasant’sGot Talent.

Cute pet? Enter the Pet PhotoContest.

Baby? Enter the Baby Contest.

The Pageant is still taking applications. Girls can enter at the first practice on September 5^th from 6 to 8 pm at the Gazebo.  If you miss the first practice, contact Kelsey or Leigh.  Pageant rules and more information.

Want to be part of the festival team? Sign up to volunteer. Everyone is welcome!

The entertainment schedule is available for viewing or download. This year, we are having new national rock opera artist from Sony Records, Alexander Kariotis. Check him out Friday afternoon on the Gazebo stage. Get a preview:

Sample our other entertainment offerings.

The popular Bubble Party will be returning for KidsFest! Sunday, from 11 to 1:30, kids can make crafts, meet Ronald McDonald and have a great time on Diamond Street in front of the Gazebo.

Decide where you’ll be sitting along Main Street for Saturday’s Parade. Starting at 2 pm, it marches from Eagle Street to Center Avenue. This year’s Parade Marshal is long-time committee member, Marie Albertini-Dawson.

Both in town and satellite parking is available. Directions and Parking. Shuttle schedule.

Hope to see you this 27th, 28th and 29th!

Car Cruise Wrap-Up

The 2013 Car Cruise drove the crowds to Mount Pleasant. The Mount Pleasant Glass & Ethnic Festival welcomed over 800 car enthusiasts who happily scoped out over 350 classic cars. A fun Friday evening was had by all.  Set the wheels in motion for August 2014. See you there!