Alameda Septemberfest
Date : Sept . 25 Time : 9 a . m . to 4 p . m . Address : 184 Alameda Park Road , Butler Contact : co . butler . pa . us , or 724.284.5383
The 19th Annual Septemberfest is back and admission is still FREE ( there are fees for vendors , car cruisers , anglers , and 5k participants however ). 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 . Enjoy food vendors , crafters , and 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 in the fall ! Come on out to the “ Cheeseman Pumpkin Festival ” and start a new family tradition . Take a hay ride , pick a pumpkin , run and jump in the hay maze , spend some time enjoying the petting zoo and browsing seasonal items and gifts . Or , to put a little fright in your night , plan to visit the renowned “ Cheeseman Fright Farm .” Visit the website for fee information and other details .
Freedom Farms Fall Festival
Dates : Weekends in October – check the website for dates and times . Address : 795 Pittsburgh Road , Butler Contact : freedomfarmspa . com , or 724.586.5551
During the festival , enjoy a large variety of fun activities , such as hayrides , a hay maze , pony rides , face painting , contests and much more . Guests can 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 .
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 , or to the pumpkin patch . 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 at the Hydref ! Check the website for more details .
32nd Annual Mars Applefest
Date : Oct . 1 Time : 10 a . m . to 4 p . m . Location : The 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
This festival celebrates the operational time period of the historical gristmill , from 1852 to 1928 , and costumed vendors will display crafts inspired by this time . Artists and craftspeople from the local area demonstrate their skills and provide regional art for sale . Bluegrass music and free tours of the mill will be offered . The historic gristmill houses the fascinating machinery that ground the grain for the community surrounding Slippery Rock Gorge . A Civil War encampment and family activities bring history to life . Located in Kildoo picnic area , and at the gristmill . Visit the website for more information .
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