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.
Avon Club Annual Fall Festival
Date: Sept. 24 Time: 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. Address: Church Avenue between Dickson and Dalzell avenues, Ben Avon Contact: avonclub. benavon. org
The Avon Club is a women’ s club in the neighborhood of Ben Avon that is a nonprofit organization and raises money to benefit local Pittsburgh charities, food banks, Meals on Wheels, women’ s shelters, etc. Every year it hosts a Fall Festival event in the neighborhood to give back to the community. This is not a fundraising event! It is meant to kick-off the fall season and to provide an opportunity for neighbors to come out and have fun! Food, a DJ, used book sale, Chili Cook-Off, pie baking contest, local artisans and crafters, children’ s games and more will be available. Visit the website for more information.
Avonworth Oktoberfest in the Park
Date: Sept. 10 Time: 7 p. m. Contact: facebook. com / avonworth. oktoberfest / info or avonworthcommunitypark. org Address: Mayernik Center at Avonworth Park, 498 Camp Horne Road, Ben Avon
Prost! All proceeds will go toward the Avonworth Community Pool’ s Capital Fund. Guests can enjoy authentic German hors d’ oeuvres and snacks, as well as German-themed entertainment. Visit the website for ticket information and other details.
Cheeseman Pumpkin Festival
Dates: Saturdays and Sundays in October Address: Kennedy Road, Portersville Contact: cheesemanfarm. com, or 724.368.3233
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, spend some time enjoying the petting zoo and browsing seasonal items and gifts, or maybe put a little fright in your night! Plan a visit after sunset to the renowned“ Cheeseman Fright Farm.” Visit the website for more information on fees, schedules and other details.
Evans City Oktoberfest
Dates: Sept. 16, 17 & 18 Address: Downtown Evans City Contact: evanscity. us, or 724.538.8126
Enjoy this annual fall festival celebrated at different locations in downtown Evans City. Some of the many activities include art, craft and food vendors, a parade, contests, a car cruise and live music. Visit the website for more information.
Fern Hollow Nature Center Fall Music Festival
Date: Sept. 17 Time: 3 to 8 p. m. Address: 1901 Glen Mitchell Road, Sewickley Contact: facebook. com / FernHollowNatureCenter, or 412.741.6136
Support FHNC while enjoying a variety of music including blues, rock and reggae in a beautiful natural setting. The festival also includes children’ s activities, food and much more. Visit the website for ticket 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, take part in a large variety of fun activities including hayrides, a hay maze, pony rides, face painting, contests and much more. Come experience the farm atmosphere at a beautiful time of the year and take part in one last farming celebration before winter. Visit the website for more information on fees, schedules and other details.
Harvest Home Dinner and Festival at St. Alphonsus
Dates: Sept. 10 & 11 Address: 201 Church Road, Wexford Contact: saintalphonsuswexford. org, or 724.935.1151
A delicious family-style cooked meal, a country store, a Chinese auction and raffles are just some of what is offered at the St. Alphonsus annual fall fundraiser. Kids activities include inflatables, spin art, additional games, treats and more. Visit the website for more information.
Harvest Moon Wine Festival
Date: Sept. 10 Address: Millvale Riverfront Park, 70 Riverfront Drive, Millvale Contact: millvalepa. com, or 412.821.2777
Enjoy a fall evening along the picturesque Allegheny River, as you sample local wines and food, enjoy live entertainment and more. Proceeds from the festival go toward various revitalization projects for Millvale. For information on purchasing tickets to the event, visit the website.