Down on the Farm
Fall Festivals
Down on the Farm
PORT FARMS FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL
When: September 12 through November 1 Where: 2055 Stone Quarry Road, Waterford For more info: portfarms. com
This event includes wagon rides, a corn maze, wagon rides, corn pit, Kids Village, slides, ball zone, games, pedal carts, animal exhibits, mindbender mazes, trike track and more.
PUMPKINTOWN AT MASON FARMS COUNTRY MARKET
Where: 839 Peninsula Drive, Erie For more info: masonfarms. com
Visit Pumpkintown, a favorite fall family festival featuring a petting zoo, a cornstalk maze, bouncy houses and slides, and a concession stand.
SISSONS PUMPKIN PATCH
Where: 11244 Springfield Road, Girard For more info: sissonspumpkinpatch. com
Enjoy the tradition of good oldfashioned fun for the families of the tristate area, offering a pumpkin patch, corn maze, pedal karts, hayrides, straw fort, and slides.
Fall Festivals
ALBION AREA FAIR
When: September 15 – 19 Where: Albion Fairgrounds, 30 Academy Street, Albion For more info: albionfair. com
Enjoy the“ Biggest Little Fair Around” that includes animal and produce exhibits, tractor pulls, live music, amusement rides and food.
ARTISAN CRAFT FAIR
When: October 3 Where: Asbury Springhill( Community Room), 2323 Edinboro Road, Millcreek Township For more info: Contact Jane Dorler at jdorler @ asbury. org.
This year’ s fair will include A Waffle Miracle food truck, bake sale, arts, crafts, a basket raffle and a kids corner.
COMICON ERIE
When: September 18 – 20 Where: Erie Bayfront Convention Center, 1 Sassafras Pier, Erie For more info: eriepromotions. com / comicon-erie
Experience the annual ComiCon Erie featuring a wave of celebrity guests, artists and special activities. This year’ s event will offer a large array of vendors, local and regional artists, panels, seminars and costume contests.
EDINBORO HIGHLAND GAMES AND SCOTTISH FESTIVAL
When: September 11 & 12 Where: PennWest Edinboro, 219 Meadville Street, Edinboro For more info: pennwest. edu / campuses / edinboro / highland-games
Crowds from around the region will enjoy these annual games that feature many competitions, world-class musicians, fine gift vendors, and kids games in celebration of Scottish heritage and culture.
ERIE GUILD OF CRAFTSMEN FALL CRAFT SHOW
When: October 24 & 25 Where: Zem Zem Shrine Club, 2525 West 38th Street, Erie For more info: facebook. com / erieguildofcraftsmen
Items handmade by members of the guild will be available for purchase at this annual craft show.
ERIE IRISH FESTIVAL
When: September 18 – 20 Where: St. Patrick Church, 130 East 4th Street, Downtown Erie For more info: erieirishfestival. com
Celebrate Irish culture right in downtown Erie! This event brings together the community and will feature an exciting weekend full of live Irish entertainment, food, drinks and more.
GERMAN HERITAGE FEST
When: September 5 & 6 Where: St. Nick’ s Grove, 5131 Old French Road, Millcreek Township For more info: dank-erie. org
There will be music, dancing, merchandise, food and beverages— including beer, of course— in a celebration of German culture.
HOMEGROWN HARVEST FESTIVAL
When: September 20 Where: Goodell Gardens & Homestead, 221 Waterford Street, Edinboro For more info: goodellgardens. org This event will include art and farm vendors, food trucks, live music, children’ s activities and more!
NORTH EAST FALL FEST
When: October 2 & 3 Where: Gravel Pit Park, 10300 West Main Road, North East For more info: nechamber. org
Enjoy live music, food, beer and other beverages at Fall Fest! Proceeds from the event will benefit Fuller Hose Co.
NORTH EAST WINE FEST
When: September 25 – 27 Where: Gibson Park and Heard Park, North East For more info: nechamber. org / community-events
This festival will feature wine tasting from more than 10 wineries plus live music, artisans, food, a car show and a cycling tour!
PEEK’ N PEAK FALL FEST
When: October 10 & 11, 17 & 18 Where: 1405 Olde Road, Clymer, NY For more info: pknpk. com
Celebrate fall at Peek’ n Peak Resort with two weekends full of fun! Brilliant foliage sets the scene for a juried craft show offering more than 100 vendors, a farmers market, and activities like a pumpkin cannon, children’ s games, live entertainment, pony rides, ski lift rides, classic car cruise-in and an annual snow sports equipment swap.
WATERFORD COMMUNITY FAIR
When: September 6 – 12 Where: Community Fairgrounds, 13012 Old Route 19N, Waterford For more info: waterfordfair. org
Don’ t miss the fantastic exhibits and judging of livestock! The fair also offers arts, crafts, rides, entertainment, food, truck and tractor pulls, a monster truck show and more.
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