The Whiskey Rebellion is back – and according to organizers – bigger and better than ever! Tracie Liberatore is the festivals program manager, and she says this year is bigger and better than ever and she believes it has everything to do with America250. She says the focus on history has increased the number of participants this year and they are excited to be a part of it. The Whiskey Rebellion Festival honors the significant period of America’s early days through historical re-enactments, history and heritage displays, street theater performances, children’s activities, music, food and libations. The official start of the festival kicks off on Thursday at the Main Street Farmer’s Market with the UPMC Health Fair. The festival has a full slate of activities through Saturday, ending with a performance of the Clarks. Main Street will be closed from Wheeling to Maiden Street starting at three o’clock on Friday and again Saturday morning starting at nine.