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Penn Hills Lawn and Garden Center Fall Festival Date: Oct. 8 Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Address: 200 Jefferson Road, Penn Hills Contact: pennhillslawnandgarden.com, or 412.241.0411 Fall into fun and learn something new at this local festival! Enjoy a scarecrow-building craft, gardening lecture by Doug Oster, a National Aviary presentation, kids activities, food and more! Visit the website for more details. Pumpkin Days at Kerber’s Dairy Dates: Saturdays and Sundays in October Time: Noon to 4 p.m. Address: 1856 Guffey Road, North Huntingdon Contact: kerbers.com, or 724.863.6930 A fun destination for families this fall! Featuring hayrides, pumpkins of all shapes and sizes, rainbow playground, tube slides, farm pets, mini golf, good food and fall treats. Visit the website for more information. Schramm Farms and Orchards Dates: Weekends in October Address: 1002 Blank Road, Jeannette Contact: schrammfarms.com, or 724.744.7320 Running through the end of October, a huge selection of pumpkins for your choosing! To add to the autumn atmosphere, the place is decorated with scarecrows and other festive displays. There is something for the entire family to enjoy: two corn stalk mazes, pony rides, hayrides, a corn box and much more. There is also a wide selection of refreshments including fresh-cut French fries made from the farm’s own potatoes, apple cider slush, homemade candy and caramel apples and more! Visit the website for more information on hours and other details. St. Bartholomew’s Festival Dates: Sept. 15, 16, 17 Address: 111 Erhardt Drive, Penn Hills Contact: 412.242.3374, or stbartsparish.com A fall tradition for family and friends! Enjoy carnival rides, games, food and more. Visit the website for more information. Keep it Crafty This Fall! Fall Craft Show and the “Sing for Their Supper” Food Bank Karaoke Fundraiser Date: Sept. 17 Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Address: 321 Main Street, Irwin Contact: downtownirwin.com The streets of Irwin come alive with crafts and music as you star to raise funds for The Westmoreland County Food Bank! Sponsored by the Irwin Business and Professional Association. Visit the website for more information. Liberty Borough VFD Fall Craft and Vendor Show Dates: Sept. 30 & Oct. 1 Address: Liberty Borough Fire Hall, 900 Haslage Street, McKeesport Contact: lbvfd.info, or facebook.com/LBVFD Give back to your local VFD this fall! Featuring numerous vendors selling various items such as candles, handmade crafts, food and handbags. The fire department will also be selling food and drink concessions. Visit the website for more information. Pennsylvania Arts and Crafts Labor Day Festival Dates: Sept. 2, 3, 4, 5 Times: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Fri.), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Sat. and Sun.), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Mon.) Address: Westmoreland Fairgrounds, 123 Blue Ribbon Lane, Greensburg Contact: familyfestivals.com/Colonial-Festival.html One of the Top 20 Craft Shows in America! Over 200 national artists gather to exhibit and sell a wide variety of crafts. The festival also includes food, live entertainment, kids’ activities and more. Visit the website for more details. Plum Foundation Holiday Boutique Craft and Vendor Show Date: Oct. 15 Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Address: Oblock Junior High School, 440 Presque Isle Drive, Plum Contact: pbsd.k12.pa.us/TheFoundation.aspx Support the students of Plum Borough School District! The Plum Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization that raises funds for the students of the community through grants and scholarships, is hosting a Craft and Vendor Show. Featuring a wide variety of crafters and vendors along with tasty refreshments. Visit the website for more details. n Didn’t see your favorite fall festival or activity listed? No worries! Let us include it in next year’s fall listings! Email us at [email protected]. 22 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE | McKeesport Area