including a tree scavenger hunt, crafts for kids, educational exhibits, local organizations providing information and hands-on activities, food vendors and many other family activities. Chinese auction tickets will be for sale throughout the day and the drawing will be held toward the end of the event. Proceeds from the Chinese auction will benefit the LEAF Education Center. This event is free and open to the public.
North East Chamber of Commerce Wine Country Harvest Festival
Dates: Sept. 22-24 Address: Gibson Park, 21 South Lake Street, and Gravel Pit Park, 10300 West Main Road, North East Contact: nechamber. org, or info @ nechamber. org
Part street fair, part arts and crafts festival, part music festival, part harvest festival! From its modest beginnings in 1981 as a small street fair to the exciting regional event it is today, the Wine Country Harvest Festival— affectionately known as WineFest— has continued to improve with age, just like fine wine. WineFest encompasses two parks: Gibson Park, one of the original downtown festival venues, and Gravel Pit Park, the largest festival site. Attendees have the opportunity to sample 100 different wines, enjoy the sounds of dozens of entertainers, try their luck at grape stomping, and meander through hundreds of exhibitor tents. For more information on tickets and other details, visit the website.
Oktoberfest at St. Joseph Church Bread of Life Community
Dates: Oct. 6-8 Address: St. Joseph Church Bread of Life Community, 147 West 24th Street, Erie Contact: oktoberfesterie. com, or 814.452.2982
“ Prost!” Enjoy authentic German food, a beer tent, traditional German bands during the day and popular local bands at night, theme baskets, German gift shop and other vendors, homemade strudels, pastries, a weenie dog race and much more. Visit the website for more information.
Albion Area Fair
Dates: Sept. 11-16 Address: Albion Fairgrounds, Academy Street, Albion Contact: albionfair. com, or 814.756.3911
A fall tradition for 73 years! Enjoy the“ Biggest Little Fair Around” that includes animal exhibits, produce exhibits, tractor pulls, live music, amusement rides, delicious food and other countless activities. For more information, visit the website.
Waterford Community Fair
Dates: Sept. 4-9 Address: The Waterford Community Fairgrounds, 13012 Old Rte. 19N, Waterford Contact: waterfordfair. org, or 814.796.4587
An 80-year-old tradition! Rides, exhibits and judging for livestock, animals, plants, arts, crafts, entertainment, food, truck and tractor pulls, monster truck show and more. Visit the website for more details.
Fall Fest at Peek’ n Peak
Dates: Oct. 14 & 15 and Oct. 21 & 22 Time: 10 a. m. to 5 p. m. Address: 1405 Olde Road, Clymer Contact: pknpk. com
Two weekends full of fall fun in the foothills of western New York! Brilliant foliage sets the scene for a juried craft show with more than 130 vendors and a farmers market along with activities like the pumpkin
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