City of Connellsville, Pennsylvania
Welcome to the City of Connellsville, located in Fayette County in Southwestern Pennsylvania along the banks of the Youghiogheny River. Originally founded as a borough on March 1, 1806, in February 1909, balloting in New Haven and Connellsville resulted in these two boroughs joining and becoming the first City on Fayette County on May 12, 1911, and currently has a population of 9,146, according to the 2000 census.
We always strive to provide up-to-date information on City services that will enhance your quality of life. Please visit our Web site regularly for updates on the following:
- The latest action of our City Council,
- City news,
- Community events, and more!
If you find there is information missing from our site or if certain information is difficult to find, please contact the Site Administrator. Your comments are important to the continued development of our Web site.
Please visit regularly for updated information.
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| Youghiogheny River Sojourn |
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Jul 17, 2008 to
Jul 20, 2008
Celebrate the Youghiogheny River being named Pennsylvania's 2008 River of the Year by being part of this unique opportunity to cycle, whitewater raft, fish and paddle down the "Yough." Make your reservations on the Pennsylvania Environmental Council website. Register early because this spectacular trip is limited to only 120 participants. Registration deadline is June 27, 2008. Youghiogheny River
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| Community wide Adopt-a-Block Party |
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Jul 19, 2008 at 2:00 PM to
8:00 PM
Community wide Adopt-a-Block Party. Sponsored by the Community Churches of Connellsville. Fun-filled day for the family with food, music, games, mimes, drama, community agencies, prizes and giveaways. Best of all, no charge for anything, not even the food. The fun begins at 2:00 pm and ends at 8:00 pm. Be sure to attend this, it sounds like great fun! Yough River Park
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| Fayette County Fair |
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Jul 24, 2008 to
Aug 02, 2008
Fayette County Fairgrounds (Dunbar, PA)
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| Timber Days |
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Aug 30, 2008 at 11:00 AM to
Aug 31, 2008
Now in its 11th Year, this one day festival along the banks of the Youghiogheny River highlights Invitational Lumberjack Competition. The day will start off with a parade to begin 11:00 am. Starting on the South Side and coming to S. Pittsburgh Street, making the turn onto Crawford Avenue over the bridge. Lumberjack competitions feature the Hot Saw, Jack & Jill, Underhand, Two Man Crosscut, Springboard, Standing Chop and Modified Chain Saw. You've seen it on ESPN, now experience it first hand in-person. Other features of the day include food and crafts booths, kids' games, live music and a car cruise. Yough River Park
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| Fall Foliage Ride |
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Oct 19, 2008
Youghiogheny River Trail
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| Christmas in the Park |
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Nov 22, 2008
East Park
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