Westmoreland Columbus 500 Italian Day Festa 2022

12/04/2022

A farmer had some puppies he needed to sell. He painted a sign advertising the 4 pups and set about nailing it to a post on the edge of his yard. As he was driving the last nail into the post, he felt a tug on his overalls. He looked down into the eyes of a little boy.

"Mister," he said, "I want to buy one of your puppies."

"Well," said the farmer, as he rubbed the sweat off the back of his neck, "These puppies come from fine parents and cost a good deal of money."

The boy dropped his head for a moment. Then reaching deep into his pocket, he pulled out a handful of change and held it up to the farmer.

"I've got thirty-nine cents. Is that enough to take a look?"

"Sure," said the farmer. And with that he let out a whistle. "Here, Dolly!" he called.

Out from the doghouse and down the ramp ran Dolly followed by four little balls of fur. The little boy pressed his face against the chain link fence. His eyes danced with delight. As the dogs made their way to the fence, the little boy noticed something else stirring inside the doghouse.

Slowly another little ball appeared, this one noticeably smaller. Down the ramp it slid. Then in a somewhat awkward manner, the little pup began hobbling toward the others, doing its best to catch up...

"I want that one," the little boy said, pointing to the runt.

The farmer knelt down at the boy's side and said, "Son, you don't want that puppy. He will never be able to run and play with you like these other dogs would."

With that the little boy stepped back from the fence, reached down, and began rolling up one leg of his trousers. In doing so he revealed a steel brace running down both sides of his leg attaching itself to a specially made shoe. Looking back up at the farmer, he said, "You see sir, I don't run too well myself, and he will need someone who understands."

With tears in his eyes, the farmer reached down and picked up the little pup. Holding it carefully he handed it to the little boy.

"How much?" asked the little boy...

"No charge," answered the farmer, "There's no charge for love."

Author Unknown

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08/12/2022

Coming out to today's Italian Day Festa to see the Fabulous Gemtones? Get your Westmoreland Columbus 500 discount ticket here: https://www.idlewild.com/italianday?promocode=italianfest

08/11/2022

DISCOUNT TICKETS for tomorrow's Italian Day Festa Available here: https://www.idlewild.com/italianday?promocode=italianfest

Though Idlewild operates on card and mobile payments online, Italian Day Festa vendors will be operating on cash - so be prepared and bring both for your visit!

See you there!

08/10/2022

There's a great lineup of entertainment slated for this year's Festa beginning at 12:00 NOON and continuing up until the FIREWORKS at 9:30 PM. Check the schedule below, then line up your tickets to this year's event on Friday: https://www.idlewild.com/italianday?promocode=italianfest

The Best Family Italian Event in the Country! Delicious Ethnic Food, Entertainment Galore & Fireworks! Discount Ticket Information Purchase tickets for $32.99 at these select TICKET OUTLETS: CLICK HERE Or, visit the Westmoreland Columbus 500 2022 Italian Day Festa page for more information....

08/09/2022

Appearing at the 2022 Italian Day Festa - DR. ZOOT. https://www.idlewild.com/italianday?promocode=italianfest

Dr Zoot is Pittsburgh’s red-hot Swing, Latin Jazz, Classic Rock fusion band that can easily switch gears to play a variety of music styles and hits from the 40s through today. The band’s distinctive sound has the ability to maintain its contemporary feel, while reaching back across the years to link with the greats who have come before them. The seven-piece, all-male ensemble includes horn section (trumpet, trombone and saxophone), keyboards, drums, upright bass and guitar.

Join us Friday at the Hillside Theater at 8:00 pm to hear Dr. Zoot lead us into the Fireworks at 9:30 pm.

08/04/2022

This year's Westmoreland Columbus 500 Italian Day Festa is almost here! Join us for great Italian food, outstanding entertainment, fellowship and family fun at Idlewild & SoakZone on Friday, August 12th. Purchase tickets at one of the ticket outlets listed below, or online at: https://www.idlewild.com/?promocode=italianfest