Presenter announces four-day Summerfest carnival in Penn Hills to benefit volunteer fire departments

A presenter for Penn Hills announced that this year’s Summerfest will include a four-day carnival intended to raise funds for local volunteer fire departments.

The presenter said the borough partnered with two local volunteer fire departments and Penn Premiere Shows to expand the event and that Saturday will host the traditional Summerfest carnival with rides, games and food. “We’re doing this as a fundraiser to raise money for the fire departments as well as bring the community together,” the presenter said.

The presenter praised Penn Premiere Shows and owner Lloyd for coordinating carnival operations. The presenter also recalled hosting a carnival two years earlier with the Penn Hills Rotary and said Parks and Recreation’s support this year was “invaluable” in making the expansion possible.

The presenter described the six Penn Hills volunteer fire departments as "100% volunteer" and said they run "several thousand calls a year," noting that a significant portion of their operating funds comes from donations and event raffles. The presenter thanked the mayor, council and municipal manager for approving the budget that supported the event and for ongoing departmental support.

Closing remarks emphasized community involvement and outreach as essential to public safety, with the presenter saying that while some members run into buildings, fundraisers and community outreach are “just as important” to department success.

Details on ticketing, exact dates, and a full carnival schedule were not specified in the transcript.