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This five-day special event will include a wide selection of beloved and classic scary movies rated G to R, a spooky photo booth in the theater’s storefront, and other fun Halloween-themed activities for children and adults. Visit the website for more information. Battle of Fort Ligonier, a key engagement of the French and Indian War fought on October 12, 1758. Don’t miss more than 200 craft booths, 30 food booths, a community parade, reenactments, free outdoor entertainment and more! Visit the website for more details. Fairs & Festivals Pittsburgh Vegan Expo Art Craft & LifeStyle Show Dates: Oct. 24-27 Address: 200 Mall Circle Drive, Monroeville Contact: huffspromo.com This event showcases arts, crafts, specialty gifts, and products and services to enhance your home and lifestyle. Exhibitors are available all mall hours. Delmont Apple ‘N Arts Festival Dates: Oct. 5 & 6 Address: Shields Farm, 326 East Pittsburgh Street, Delmont Contact: delmontapplenarts.com, or 724.325.8867 Take a bite out of fall fun at the Apple ‘N Arts Festival! It is a craft show featuring over 150 arts and crafts vendors and 30 food vendors, handmade items from local crafters, delicious food, hot apple cider, and homemade apple treats. Festival proceeds benefit the community. Visit the website for more information. Ethnic Food and Fall Festival Date: Oct. 19 Address: Clay Avenue, Jeannette Contact: jeannetteba.org The Jeannette Business Association’s Ethnic Food and Fall Festival is in its sixth year and looks like it will be the best yet! Featuring over 20 craft vendors. Seven organizations will offer ethnic food, as well as 10 churches. There will be at least six food trucks. There will also be a Children’s Area, a gift card raffle and 50/50 raffle. Don’t forget about the scarecrow contest featuring groups, businesses, schools and organizations trying to win prizes that will be announced that day. The Jeannette Arts Council will also have an art contest with winners announced that day as well! Visit the website for more information. Fort Ligonier Days Dates: Oct. 11-13 Address: Downtown Ligonier Contact: fortligonierdays.com This year celebrates the 60th year! The three-day fall festival commemorates the Date: Nov. 9 Address: Monroeville Convention Center, 209 Mall Plaza Boulevard, Monroeville Contact: monroevilleconventioncenter.com The Original Pittsburgh Vegan Festival is now the Pittsburgh Vegan EXPO! It features vendors selling food and cruelty- free products; wellness room with massage, yoga and healing arts; cultural arts and entertainment; kids’ activities; Pittsburgh’s Annual Vegan Gingerbread House Competition; Pittsburgh’s Annual Vegan Trick-or-Treat for kids; and so much more! Visit the website for more information. Inspiration Bushy Run Battlefield History Speaks Series featuring ‘Sheep to Shawl’ by The Loyalhannon Spinners Date: Oct. 16 Address: Bushy Run Road, Jeannette Contact: bushyrunbattlefield.com, or 724.527.5584 Join BRB for four entertaining and informative programs covering historical and cultural aspects of early life in western Pennsylvania. Contact Bushy Run Battlefield for tickets and reservations. Community Day: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at The Westmoreland Museum of American Art Date: Oct. 6 Address: 221 North Main Street, Greensburg Contact: thewestmoreland.org, or 724.837.1500 Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a special focus on the local community and the many ways in which Hispanic and Latino cultures are celebrated. Come for a day of music, dance, entertainment and art that is sure to leave you feeling uplifted and Continued on next page > MCKEESPORT AREA ❘ FALL 2019 13