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Penn’s Colony Festival Slippery Rock Villagefest With an authentic focus on the French and Indian era that began with the 1753 journey of a 21-year-old George Washington through this region, Penn’s Colony Festival weaves history into a colonial faire featuring a village filled with fine craftsmen and grand entertainment. Featuring 185+ artisans who gather once a year to showcase contemporary and traditional works for the home and garden, seasonal and holiday decor, gifts and personal accessories. Visit the website for more information. This free family-friendly street festival features kids’ activities, live music, craft and food vendors and much more. Visit the website for more information. Dates: Sept. 24 & 25 Times: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Sat.), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Sun.) Address: 365 Saxonburg Boulevard, Saxonburg Contact: pennscolony.com, or 724.352.9922 Portersville Steam Show Fall Fling Dates: Oct. 1 & 2 Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Address: 1512 Perry Highway, Portersville Contact: portersvillesteamshow.org/Fall_Fling.php Enjoy a variety of activities for the whole family! A vintage village, saw mill, cider press, gas engines, oil field equipment, farm animals, train rides, steam engines, flea market, crafts, great food, kids’ pedal tractor pulling, tractors, large traction engines, ice cream, apple butter, apple cider, tractor pulls and steam building are some of the features offered. Visit the website for more information. Sewickley Harvest Festival Date: Sept. 10 Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Address: Broad and Thorn streets, Sewickley Annual Sewickley Harvest Festival event with more than 100 vendor booths, arts and crafts, demonstrations, rummage sale, farmers market, flea market, children’s activities, food, music and more. Sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Sewickley, Quaker Valley Rotary, and Sewickley Borough. Visit the website for more information. Sewickley Oktoberfest Dates: Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 Address: Division Street parking lot, Sewickley Contact: sewickleyoktoberfest.com Dust off your dirndls and lederhosen! Live music, German beer and food. Sponsored by Village Green Partners, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping the Village of Sewickley thrive. For more information, visit the website. Shenot Farm Market Hayrides to the Pumpkin Patch Dates: Saturdays and Sundays in October Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Address: 3754 Wexford Run Road, Marshall Township Contact: shenotfarm.com, or 724.935.2542 Offering hayrides to the pumpkin patch and corn maze! Look for something haunted in the evenings on Friday and Saturdays in October—more details to follow. Visit the website for more information on fees and other details. Date: Sept. 24 Address: Main Street, Slippery Rock Contact: slipperyrockpa.org/villagefest, facebook.com/SRVillageFest, or 724.794.9780 Soergel Orchards’ Fall Festival Dates: Mid-September through October Address: 2573 Brandt School Road, Wexford Contact: soergels.com, or 724.935.1743 Experience fall on the farm! Kids’ activities, games, hayrides, food, picking out your favorite pumpkin and more. Visit the website for more information on fees and other details. Zelienople and Harmony Fall Festival Dates: Oct. 8 & 9 Time: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Location: The towns of Zelienople and Harmony Contact: zhchamber.com, or 724.452.5571 Get outdoors and explore two charming and historic towns while participating in a variety of fun fall festivities in each town. Sponsored by the Zelienople-Harmony Area Chamber of Commerce, the festival includes food, shopping, music, historical tours, a chili cook-off, a car cruise and more. Visit the website for the schedule of events in each town. Visit the website for more information. Spooktacular Events Campfire Ghost Stories Date: Oct. 14 Time: 7 p.m. Address: Hartwood Acres Park, 200 Hartwood Acres, Hampton/Indiana townships Contact: alleghenycounty.us/parks/bpfac.aspx, or 412.767.9200 Free and open to all ages! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Watch a Park Ranger build a campfire and then listen to some spooky stories! All kids will receive a surprise. Wear a Halloween costume for a chance to win prizes! Visit the website for more information. Creatures of the Night at Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve Dates: October 21 & 22 (Tentative – check the website for the exact date and time.) Address: 614 Dorseyville Road, Fox Chapel Contact: aswp.org Have some family-friendly, non-frightening fun while on a guided nighttime hike through the beautiful nature reserve trails. Pass by larger-than-life costumed creatures who read stories and entertain! Enjoy a snack, or make a craft to commemorate the evening. Visit the website for more information on preregistration, fees and other details. Continued on next page > Hampton | Fall 2016 | icmags.com 43