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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