ComiCon Erie When : September 8-10 Where : Erie Bayfront Convention Center , 1 Sassafras Pier , Erie For more info : eriepromotions . com / comicon-erie
Experience the annual ComiCon Erie featuring a wave of celebrity guests , artists , and other special features . This year ’ s event will boast a large array of vendors , local and regional artists , panels , seminars , and costume contests .
Edinboro Highland Games and Scottish Festival When : September 7-9 Where : PennWest Edinboro , 219 Meadville Street , Edinboro For more info : edinboro . edu / events / highland-games
This event is a good time to experience the pride and traditions of the “ Fighting Scots .” The Edinboro Games now hold sanctioned competitions in professional and amateur heavy athletics , pipe bands and solo piping and drumming , Highland dance , Celtic and Scottish harp , and the U . S . National Scottish Fiddle Championships . Festival goers can also enjoy delicious Scottish and festival foods .
Erie Guild of Craftsmen Fall Craft Show When : October 21 & 22 Where : Zem Zem Shrine Club , 2525 West 38th Street , Erie For more info : erieguildofcraftsmen . com
Items handmade by members of the Erie Guild of Craftsmen will be available for purchase at this show . Partial proceeds will benefit the Quilts of Valor Foundation .
Erie Irish Festival When : September 15-17 Where : Saint Patrick Church , 130 East 4th Street , Downtown Erie For more info : erieirishfestival . com
Celebrate Irish culture right in downtown Erie ! This event brings together the community and will feature an exciting weekend full of live Irish entertainment , food , drinks and more . Happy Halfway-to-St . Patrick ’ s Day !
Erie ’ s Wild Rib Cook Off and Music Festival When : September 7-10 Where : Perry Square Park , Downtown Erie For more info : erieribfest . com
This family festival features a wide selection of food , craft beer and spirits , vendors , demonstrations , contests , crafts and more .
Fall Pumpkin Fest at Conneaut Lake Park When : October 13-16 Where : 12382 Center Street , Conneaut Lake For more info : conneautlake . com
If you have not been to the Pumpkin Fest , you don ’ t know what you ’ ve been missing . Take your whole family to the park for a day of fun and excitement . Enjoy delicious food , exciting rides , and great activities for kids of all ages .
‘ From Hive to Honey ’ at Asbury Woods When : September 9 Where : 4105 Asbury Road , Erie For more info : asburywoods . org
From Hive to Honey celebrates the wonderful honeybee and the vital role it plays in agriculture , pollination , and the food chain . The event offers fun and learning for all ages in an outdoor setting .
Kids and adults alike will delight in the honey extractor demonstrations , learning how to harvest honey from a honeycomb , and touring the beehives . Learn about the science and social life of the amazing honeybee .
German Heritage Festival When : September 2 & 3 Where : St . Nick ’ s Grove , 5131 Old French Road , Erie For more info : dank-erie . org
There will be food , music , dancing , merchandise , and of course , beer — all in honor of celebrating German culture .
Homegrown Harvest Festival When : September 17 Where : Goodell Gardens & Homestead , 221 Waterford Street , Edinboro For more info : goodellgardens . org
This event will include art and farm vendors , food trucks , live music , children ’ s activities and more .
North East Wine Fest When : September 22-24 Where : Gibson Park , 2 Gibson Street , North East For more info : nechamber . org / community-events
The festival is sure to be a welcoming weekend full of safe , fun wine tasting at 11 wineries . Entertainment will be provided by 10 live bands and strolling entertainment , and festival goers can partake in local shopping at more than 50 vendors and retailers . Dining options will be provided by local restaurants and unique food vendors .
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