Down on the Farm
Fall Fairs and Festivals
Down on the Farm
FALL FUN ON THE FARM
When: Weekends starting September 19( Check website for the exact schedule.) Where: Spring House Market, 1531 PA-136, Washington For more info: springhousemarket. com
Have some old-fashioned fun with pumpkin patch hayrides, a giant bale climb, pipe slides, a corn maze, a corn box, pumpkin games, a petting zoo, Pumpkinland characters and more!
HALF CROWN HILL ORCHARD
Where: 600 North Branch Road, McDonald For more info: hchorchard. com
Make some family memories picking your own apples at the Half Crown Hill Orchard. While you’ re there, try your luck at the apple slingshot or stock up on cider and honey at the farm market.
SIMMONS FARM FALL ACTIVITIES
Where: 170 Simmons Road, McMurray For more info: simmonsfarm. com
Fall into some fun with hayrides, acres of pumpkins, a corn maze, hay maze, petting zoo and more! Extra weekend activities can include live music, apple slingshots, a butterfly house and food concessions.
TRAX FARMS FALL FESTIVAL
Where: 528 Trax Road, Finleyville For more info: traxfarms. com
This annual festival is a tradition for many families in the South Hills and beyond, offering something for everyone. Enjoy a hayride to the pumpkin patch to pick your own pumpkin, see if you can find your way through the giant corn maze, and enjoy other activities, food and more.
Fall Fairs and Festivals
ART IN THE PARK
When: September 19 Where: Dormont Park, 1801 Dormont Avenue, Dormont For more info: dormontarts. com
Art in the Park celebrates art, music and community through a diverse exhibition of immersive experiences and displays of original art throughout the park. Local nonprofit organizations will lead fun, creative booths, while arts vendors will sell their wares along a beautiful tree-lined path.
CECIL TOWNSHIP FALL FESTIVAL
When: September 26 & 27 Where: Cecil Township Park, 3599 Millers Run Road, Cecil For more info: ceciltownship-pa. gov
Celebrate fall in Cecil with family and friends! There will be lots of crafters, scrumptious food, a variety of entertainment, a 50 / 50 raffle, Chinese auction, petting zoo, bounce houses and more.
CHILDREN’ S HARVEST FESTIVAL
When: October 18 Where: Oliver Miller Homestead, 1 Stone Manse Drive, South Park For more info: olivermillerhomestead. org
Harvest time wasn’ t all work and no play. In fact, it was a very important opportunity for communities to get together and enjoy each other’ s company. This event is especially family-friendly, with an emphasis on children’ s games, crafts, music and a giant leaf pile to jump into!
COVERED BRIDGE FESTIVAL
When: September 19 & 20 Where: Ten covered bridges in Washington and Greene counties For more info: visitwashingtoncountypa. com
Each covered bridge location offers a charming atmosphere and an array of activities including handmade arts, food, historical reenactments, crafting demonstrations and entertainment.
DORMONT’ S ANNUAL STREET & MUSIC FESTIVAL
When: October 10 Where: Potomac Avenue( from W. Liberty to Belrose Ave.), Dormont For more info: boro. dormont. pa. us
Enjoy strolling entertainers, live performances on stage, local vendors and artists, crafts and activities for kids, food from local restaurants, and fun for the whole family.
GREEN TREE BOROUGH OCTOBERFEST
When: September 19 Where: Green Tree Park, 895 Greentree Road, Green Tree For more info: greentreeboro. com
This annual event offers games, rides, food, live entertainment, craft vendors and more for all ages!
HICKORY APPLE FESTIVAL
When: October 3 & 4 Where: 106 Main Street, Hickory For more info: hickoryapplefest. com
This is a beloved community event with the tight-knit feel of a small town. Live entertainment, unique crafters, homemade brick-oven bread, and delicious apple everything make it a festival you don’ t want to miss. It is also the largest fundraiser for the Mt. Pleasant Township VFC.
HOUSTON PUMPKIN FESTIVAL
When: October 9 – 11 Where: American Legion Post # 902 Picnic Grounds, 124 West Pike Street, Houston For more info: houstonpumpkinfestival. net
A three-day community tradition that offers food, craft vendors, children’ s activities, a parade and contests! Musical entertainment is included as well. Admission is free, but event proceeds benefit the Houston VFD.
MCFALL FEST
When: October 10 Where: McDonald Presbyterian Church, 119 Station Street, McDonald For more info: mcdonaldpres. org McFall Fest is old-fashioned fun for the whole family, offering a bake sale and food, crafters and vendors, games for the children and more. Check out Sandi’ s Treasure Chest resale shop while you’ re there.
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