Alameda Septemberfest
Date: Sept. 25
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Address: Alameda Park,
184 Alameda Park Road, Butler
Contact: www.co.butler.pa.us, or
724.284.5383
The 19th Annual Septemberfest is back and admission is FREE! Fees
for vendors, car cruisers, anglers, and 5k participants can be found at
the Butler County Parks and Recreation Office. The award-winning
Youth Fishing Derby returns (yes, there are live fish in Alameda
Waterpark), along with games, face painting, children’s activities,
music, prizes, and the Annual Alameda Septemberfest Car Cruise.
There will be food vendors, crafters, and other vendors of all types
during the Septemberfest. Visit the website for more information.
Allegheny Green and Innovation Festival and
Hay Day
Date: Sept. 24
Address: Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater,
200 Hartwood Acres, Hampton/Indiana townships
Contact: alleghenycounty.us/parks, or 412.767.9200
Featuring numerous local exhibitors, food and craft vendors and
nonprofit organizations, the festival highlights innovation and
sustainability in our region. AGIF occurs in conjunction with Hay
Day—a fun-filled family event featuring a petting zoo, hay rides,
inflatables, arts and crafts, and other activities for individuals, kids and
families. Visit the website for more information.
Cheeseman Pumpkin Festival
Dates: Saturdays and Sundays in October
Address: Kennedy Road, Portersville
Contact: cheesemanfarm.com, or 724.368.3233
Family fun this fall! Come on out to the “Cheeseman Pumpkin
Festival” and start a new family tradition. Take a hayride, pick a
pumpkin, run and jump in the hay maze, and spend some time
enjoying the petting zoo and browsing seasonal items and gifts. If you
want to put a little fright in your night, then plan to visit the renowned
“Cheeseman Fright Farm” after sunset. Visit the website for fee
information and other details.
Echoes From Our Past – Historic Cemetery Walk
Dates: Sept. 24 & 25
Address: North Side Cemetery, 1002 North Main Street Extension,
Butler
Contact: butlerhistory.com, or 724.283.8116
History comes to life through costumed actors assuming the intriguing
characters of Butler County’s ancestors in the midst of the beautiful
grounds of the North Side Cemetery. Don’t miss this opportunity
to enjoy the beautiful grounds and learn about the people who
contributed to the area’s rich and unique
history. Be sure to wear your walking
shoes and bring your family to
participate in this new, fascinating
outdoor theater program.
Visit the website for more
information.
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Freedom Farms Fall Festival
Dates: Weekends in October – check the website for exact dates
and times.
Address: 795 Pittsburgh Road, Butler
Contact: freedomfarmspa.com, or 724.586.5551
A large variety of fun activities, such as hayrides, a hay maze, pony
rides, face painting, contests and much more. Experience the farm
atmosphere at such a beautiful time of the year and have one last
farming celebration before winter. Visit the website for fee information
and other details.
Great Pumpkin Festival
Date: Mid-to-Late October – check the website for the exact date
and time.
Address: Cranberry Township Municipal Center Gymnasium,
2525 Rochester Road, Cranberry Township
Contact: cranberrytownship.org, or 724.779.4FUN (4386)
Calling all little ghosts and goblins! Show off your favorite costume
as you get a treat, create crafts, play games, pick the perfect pumpkin
to take home and much more! Visit the website for age requirements,
registration information, fees and other details.
Harvest Valley Farms Fall Festival
Dates: Saturdays and Sundays in October
Address: 125 Ida Lane, Valencia
Contact: harvestvalleyfarms.com, or 724.443.5869
Experience fall down on the farm! Take your family on a hayride,
through a cornstalk maze or straw tunnel, to the pumpkin patch, to
view farm animals, play pumpkin bowling and more. Visit the website
for fee information and other details.
The Hydref, Depreciation Museum’s Fall Festival
and Market Faire
Date: Oct. 1
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine.
Address: 4743 South Pioneer Road, Allison Park
Contact: depreciationlandsmuseum.org, or 412.486.0563
Hydref, which means “autumn” in Welsh, was started to commemorate
the Welsh heritage of some of our early settlers. Traditionally, the
entire town and countryside turned out for the annual Market Faire.
You will meet skilled 18th century craftspeople, re-enactors and
“sutlers,” purveyors of 18th century goods. Enjoy entertainment,
demonstrations, live music, great food and activities for the children—
you will find it all here at the Hydref! Check the website for more
details.
32nd Annual Mars Applefest
Date: Oct. 1
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Address: Corner of Grand Avenue and Pittsburgh Street, Mars
Contact: marsapplefest.org
Take a bite out of fall in downtown Mars! Sponsored by the Rich-Mar
Rotary, Applefest features food, entertainment, exhibitors, crafts,
games, and shopping. Visit the website for more information.
McConnells Mill Heritage Festival
Dates: Sept. 24 & 25
Times: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Sat.), 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Sun.)
Address: McConnells Mill State Park, 2697 McConnells Mill Road,
Portersville
Contact: events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/mcconnells_mill_heritage_
festival, or 724.368.3612