The popular four-day festival named after the plant Kalmia latifolia, a shrub that yields tiny pink and white flowers drew nearly 9,000 people for a pageant, carnival rides, arts and crafts, a 5K run, a parade through downtown and . Deborah Lynn Pardue to Represent Western in May in Pineville, College Heights Herald, Feb. 15, 1977 Each day of the festival. Beshears appearance at the festival was his first, awarding the crown to Canter while making a special announcement. "I am very excited to return to Pineville," she said recently. Laurel Hill Bluegrass Festival Laurel Hill State Park (H-10) Somerset, PA 15501 814-445-7725 friendsoflhsp.org June 27-28 12th Annual Braddock's Crossing of the Yough There is no admission fee but donations are accepted. Gov. A Festival organized by Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival. Lady Generals Advance to 13th Region Semifinals Once More!! The Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival began in 1931 and will celebrate the 88th crowning of the Mountain Laurel Queen on Saturday, May 26, at the Pine Mountain State Resort Park. About | Join Festivalnet.com now to unlock additional details,