to kick-off the fall season and have neighbors come out and have fun!
There is food, a DJ, used book sale, Chili Cook-Off, pie baking contest,
local artisans and crafters, kids’ games and more. Visit the website for
more information.
Evans City Oktoberfest
Dates: Sept. 15-17
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.
Harvest Home Dinner and Festival at St. Alphonsus
Dates: Sept. 8-10
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 St. Alphonsus’
annual fall fundraiser. Kids activities include inflatables, spin art,
games, treats and more. Visit the website for more information.
Hay Day and Family Green Fest
Date: Sept. 23
Time: Noon to 4 p.m.
Address: Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater,
200 Hartwood Acres, Allison Park
Contact: alleghenycounty.us/parks, or 412.767.9200
Hartwood Hay Day features free activities for the whole family,
including hayrides, hay maze, bounce-house attractions, trackless train,
arts & crafts tent, petting zoo, hikes, games, puppet shows, balloon
artists, face painters, a strolling magician and much more! The Family
Green Fest (formerly the Green & Innovation Festival) features free
educational and informational activities focusing on sustainability and
the environment, as well as I Made It! Market – a fantastical, nomadic,
pop-up handmade indie crafts marketplace. Visit the website for more
information.
Holy Spirit Parish Oktoberfest
Date: Oct. 7
Address: 104 North Avenue, Millvale
Contact: holyspiritmillvale.org, or 412.821.4464
“Prost!” Sponsored by G.T.E.V. D’Lustigen Isartaler and Holy Spirit
Parish, enjoy traditional German food, beer and live music and dance
performances throughout the evening. For more details, visit the
website.
The Hydref, Depreciation Museum’s Fall Festival
and Market Faire
Date: Oct. 7
Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (rain or shine)
Address: 4743 South Pioneer Road, Allison Park
Contact: depreciationlandsmuseum.org, or 412.486.0563
There will be plenty of hot homemade food and activities for
everyone! 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! Hydref,
which means “autumn” in Welsh, commemorates the Welsh heritage of
some of our early settlers. Check the website for more details.
Mars Applefest
Date: Oct. 7
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Address: 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. 23 & 24
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—1852 to 1928—and costumed vendors will
display crafts inspired by the 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 the gristmill. Visit the website for more
information.
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