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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