The Hydref , Depreciation Museum ’ s Fall Festival and Market Faire
Date : Oct . 1 Time : 10 a . m . to 4 p . m ., rain or shine . Address : 4743 South Pioneer Road , Allison Park Contact : depreciationlandsmuseum . org , 412.486.0563
Hydref , which means “ autumn ” in Welsh , was started to commemorate the Welsh heritage of some of our early settlers . Traditionally , the entire town and countryside joined in the annual Market Faire . You will meet skilled 18th century craftspeople , reenactors and “ sutlers ” ( purveyors of 18th century goods ). Enjoy entertainment , demonstrations , live music , great food and activities for children — you will find it all at the Hydref ! Check the website for more details .
32nd Annual Mars Applefest
Date : Oct . 1 Time : 10 a . m . to 4 p . m . Address : Corner of Grand Avenue and Pittsburgh Street , Mars Contact : marsapplefest . org
Take a bite out of fall in downtown Mars ! Sponsored by the Rich-Mar Rotary , Applefest features food , entertainment , exhibitors , crafts , games and shopping . Visit the website for more information .
Mars Home for Youth Harvest Open House and Fair
Date : Sept . 24 Address : 521 Route 228 , Mars Contact : mhyfamilyservices . org , or 724.625.3141
Get to know your neighbors around the community this fall ! The Mars Home for Youth Open House will consist of historic campus tours , giveaways , raffles , family activities such as face painting , hayrides , and other entertainment , along with snacks and beverages ! Visit the website for more information .
McCandless Township Community Day
Date : Sept . 10 Time : 12:15 p . m . Address : McCandless Town Hall , 9955 Grubbs Road , Wexford ( Some activities at other locations – check the website for more information .) Contact : townofmccandless . org , or 412.364.0616
The fun festivities kick-off with a parade followed by an opening ceremony ! Don ’ t miss The Frank J . Farina Memorial Car Cruise at North Allegheny Intermediate High School and performances by Center Stage , Michele ’ s Dance Studio or a puppet show from Pittsburgh Puppet Works . The celebration also features music by the Red Hot Ramblers , El Dorado , Kardaz Brothers , Chuck Blasko , The Vogues and The Allegheny Brass Band . Also included are food and community vendors , rides , games and children ’ s activities , topped off by fireworks at 9 p . m . Visit the website for more details .
McConnells Mill Heritage Festival
Dates : Sept . 24 & 25 Times : 10 a . m . to 6 p . m . ( Sat .); 11 a . m . to 5 p . m . ( Sun .) Address : McConnells Mill State Park , 2697 McConnells Mill Road , Portersville Contact : events . dcnr . pa . gov / event / mcconnells _ mill _ heritage _ festival , or 724.368.3612
This festival celebrates the operational time period of the historical gristmill from 1852 to 1928 , and costumed vendors will display crafts inspired by this time . Artists and craftspeople from the local area demonstrate their skills and provide regional art for sale . Bluegrass music and free tours of the mill will be offered . The historic gristmill houses the fascinating machinery that ground the grain for the community surrounding Slippery Rock Gorge . A Civil War encampment and family activities bring history to life . Located in Kildoo picnic area and the gristmill . Visit the website for more information .
Sewickley Harvest Festival
Date : Sept . 10 Time : 10 a . m . to 5 p . m . Address : Broad and Thorn streets , Sewickley Contact : sewickleyborough . org
Join in for the annual Sewickley Harvest Festival and enjoy more than 100 vendor booths , arts and crafts , demonstrations , rummage sale , farmers market , flea market , children ’ s activities , food , music and more . Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Sewickley and the Quaker Valley Rotary . Visit the website for more information .
Sewickley Oktoberfest
Dates : Sept . 30 & Oct . 1 Address : Division Street parking lot , Sewickley Contact : sewickleyoktoberfest . com
Dust off your dirndls and lederhosen ! Live music , German beer and food . Sponsored by Village Green Partners , a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping the Village of Sewickley thrive . For more information , visit the website .
Shenot Farm Market Hayrides to the Pumpkin Patch
Dates : Saturdays and Sundays in October Address : 3754 Wexford Run Road , Marshall Township Contact : shenotfarm . com , or 724.935.2542
Offering hayrides to the pumpkin patch and corn maze ! Look for something haunted in the evenings on Friday and Saturdays in October — more details to come . Visit the website for more information on fees , schedules and other details .
Soergel Orchards Fall Festival
Dates : Mid-September through October Address : 2573 Brandt School Road , Wexford Contact : soergels . com , or 724.935.1743
Experience fall down on the farm ! Children ’ s activities , games , hayrides , food , picking out your favorite pumpkin and more . Visit the website for more information on fees , schedules and other details .
Zelienople and Harmony Fall Festival
Dates : Oct . 8 & 9 Time : 9 a . m . to 7 p . m . Location : The towns of Zelienople and Harmony Contact : zhchamber . com , or 724.452.5571
Get outdoors and explore two charming and historic towns while participating in a variety of fun fall festivities in each town . Sponsored by the Zelienople-Harmony Area Chamber of Commerce , the festival includes food , shopping , music , historical tours , a chili cook-off , a car cruise and more . Visit the website for the schedule of events in each town and for more information .
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