Down on the Farm
Fall Festivals
Halloween and Fall Happenings
Down on the Farm
PORT FARMS FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL
When: September 12 through November 1 Where: 2055 Stone Quarry Road, Waterford For more info: portfarms. com
This event includes wagon rides, a corn maze, wagon rides, corn pit, Kids Village, slides, ball zone, games, pedal carts, animal exhibits, mindbender mazes, trike track and more.
Fall Festivals
ALBION AREA FAIR
When: September 15 – 19 Where: Albion Fairgrounds, 30 Academy Street, Albion For more info: albionfair. com
Enjoy the“ Biggest Little Fair Around” that includes animal and produce exhibits, tractor pulls, live music, amusement rides and food.
ARTISAN CRAFT FAIR
When: October 3 Where: Asbury Springhill( Community Room), 2323 Edinboro Road, Millcreek Township For more info: Contact Jane Dorler at jdorler @ asbury. org.
This year’ s fair will include A Waffle Miracle food truck, bake sale, arts, crafts, a basket raffle and a kids corner.
COMICON ERIE
When: September 18 – 20 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 special activities. This year’ s event will offer a large array of vendors, local and regional artists, panels, seminars and costume contests.
EDINBORO HIGHLAND GAMES AND SCOTTISH FESTIVAL
When: September 11 & 12 Where: PennWest Edinboro, 219 Meadville Street, Edinboro For more info: pennwest. edu / campuses / edinboro / highland-games
Crowds from around the region will enjoy these annual games that feature many competitions, world-class musicians, fine gift vendors, and kids games in celebration of Scottish heritage and culture.
ERIE IRISH FESTIVAL
When: September 18 – 20 Where: St. 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.
GERMAN HERITAGE FEST
When: September 5 & 6 Where: St. Nick’ s Grove, 5131 Old French Road, Millcreek Township For more info: dank-erie. org
There will be music, dancing, merchandise, food and beverages— including beer, of course— in a celebration of German culture.
HOMEGROWN HARVEST FESTIVAL
When: September 20 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 FALL FEST
When: October 2 & 3 Where: Gravel Pit Park, 10300 West Main Road, North East For more info: nechamber. org
Enjoy live music, food, beer and other beverages at Fall Fest! Proceeds from the event will benefit Fuller Hose Co.
NORTH EAST WINE FEST
When: September 25 – 27 Where: Gibson Park and Heard Park, North East For more info: nechamber. org / community-events
This festival will feature wine tasting from more than 10 wineries plus live music, artisans, food, a car show and a cycling tour!
PEEK’ N PEAK FALL FEST
When: October 10 & 11, 17 & 18 Where: 1405 Olde Road, Clymer, NY For more info: pknpk. com
Celebrate fall at Peek’ n Peak Resort with two weekends full of fun! Brilliant foliage sets the scene for a juried craft show offering more than
100 vendors, a farmers market, and activities like a pumpkin cannon, children’ s games, live entertainment, pony rides, ski lift rides, classic car cruise-in and an annual snow sports equipment swap.
WATERFORD COMMUNITY FAIR
When: September 6 – 12 Where: Community Fairgrounds, 13012 Old Route 19N, Waterford For more info: waterfordfair. org
Don’ t miss the fantastic exhibits and judging of livestock! The fair also offers arts, crafts, rides, entertainment, food, truck and tractor pulls, a monster truck show and more.
Halloween and Fall Happenings
EERIE STORIES, LEGENDS & LORE GHOST TOUR
When: Various dates in September and October( Check the website for specifics.) Where: Flagship City Food Hall, 22 North Park Row, Erie For more info: toureriepa. com
Hear stories of the Battle of Lake Erie, the tragedy of Misery Bay, the ghost said to haunt the lake, and more on this eerie tour. It will be a little bit of history, a little“ true crime,” and plenty of strange legends that still linger in the shadows of Erie.
FALL FOLIAGE TRAIN RIDES
When: October 1 – 16( Wednesdays through Sundays only) Where: Perry Street Station, 409 South Perry Street, Titusville For more info: octrr. org Experience the color and beauty of the Pennsylvania countryside in fall while riding the rails.
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