The Hamilton Harvest Festival
Date : Oct . 21 Time : 10 a . m . to 4 p . m . Address : Hamilton Presbyterian Church , 4500 Hamilton Road , Bethel Park Contact : facebook . com / hamiltonharvestfestival , or hamiltonpresbyterian . org
The outdoor grounds come alive with stage and traveling entertainment , vendors , artists , crafters , food booths , community groups and a special Children ’ s Zone including a petting zoo ! All from the community are invited to enjoy this family-friendly annual event as visitors or vendors . Visit the Facebook page or website for more information .
Hay Day and Public Safety and Health Day at South Park Fairgrounds
Date : Oct . 7 Time : Noon to 4 p . m . Address : 3734 Buffalo Drive , South Park Contact : alleghenycounty . us / parks
South Park Hay Day features free activities for the whole family , including hayrides , hay maze , bounce-house attractions , trackless train , arts and crafts tent , petting zoo , hikes , games , puppet shows , balloon artists , face painters , a strolling magician and much more ! Public Safety and Health Day is an opportunity to meet the people who work to keep the public safe and healthy every day . You ’ ll also be able to check out public safety , specialized emergency response and public works vehicles and equipment ! Visit the website for more information .
Houston Pumpkin Festival
Dates : Oct . 13-15 Address : American Legion , 124 West Pike Street , Houston Contact : houstonpumpkinfestival . net , or 724.746.6740
The Houston Pumpkin Festival is a three-day community tradition held annually during the second weekend of October . Located at the American Legion Post # 902 Picnic Grounds , the festival features family fun for all ages including over 175 food and craft vendors , music and entertainment , children ’ s games and activities , a parade , and many pumpkin-related contests . Admission into the festival is FREE ! Proceeds from the festival benefit the Houston Volunteer Fire Department . Visit the website for more information .
Jefferson Hills Fall Festival
Date : Check the website . Address : Jefferson Hills Municipal Building Community Room , 925 Old Clairton Road , Jefferson Hills Contact : jeffersonhillslibrary . org
This fall festival will feature crafts , home , beauty , fashion , health and wellness , and shopping . Also includes fun activities for kids , and food . Proceeds benefit the Jefferson Hills Public Library . Visit the website for more information .
Mt . Lebanon Artists ’ Market
Dates : Sept . 23 & 24 Times : Sept . 23 , 10 a . m . to 6 p . m .; Sept . 24 , 10 a . m . to 5 p . m . Address : Academy Avenue Parking Lot off of Washington Road , Mt . Lebanon Contact : mtlebopartnership . org / mt-lebanon-artists-market / about
Enjoy over 60 artists and crafters , live art demonstrations , food vendors , live music , children ’ s activities and more at this juried fine arts festival . Organized by the Mt . Lebanon Partnership and a part of Plein Air Mt . Lebanon . Visit the website for more information .
Pennsylvania Bavarian Oktoberfest
Dates : Sept . 15-17 Address : E . Pike Street and N . Central Avenue , Canonsburg Contact : www . canonchamber . com , or 724.745.1812
Prost ! This festival features two stages — one with authentic German music and the other with continuous popular music — German cuisine and beer , as well as other ethnic and American foods . The Oktoberfest also features craft concourse vendors , amusement rides , games and much more . Check the website for more information .
Scott Township Octoberfest
Date : Oct . 7 Address : Scott Township Park , One Park Drive ( off Lindsay Road ), Carnegie Contact : scott-twp . com
Live music , German dancers , food , crafts , raffles , petting zoo and inflatables for children , hayrides and more . Visit the website for more information .
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