Allegheny Green and Innovation
Festival and Hay Day
Date: Sept. 24
Address: Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater,
200 Hartwood Acres, Hampton/Indiana
townships
Contact: alleghenycounty.us/parks, or
412.767.9200
Featuring numerous local exhibitors, food and craft vendors, and
nonprofit organizations, the festival highlights innovation and
sustainability in our region. AGIF occurs in conjunction with Hay
Day—a fun-filled family event featuring a petting zoo, hay rides,
inflatables, arts and crafts, and other activities for individuals, kids and
families. Visit the website for more information.
Avon Club Annual Fall Festival
Date: Sept. 24
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Address: Church Avenue between Dickson and Dalzell avenues,
Ben Avon
Contact: avonclub.benavon.org
The Avon Club is a women’s club in the neighborhood of Ben Avon
that is a nonprofit organization and raises money to benefit local
Pittsburgh charities, food banks, Meals on Wheels, women’s shelters,
etc. Every year it hosts a Fall Festival event in the neighborhood to give
back to the community. This is not a fundraising event! It is meant to
kick-off the fall season and to provide an opportunity for neighbors to
come out and have fun! Food, a DJ, used book sale, Chili Cook-Off, pie
baking contest, local artisans and crafters, children’s games and more
will be available. Visit the website for more information.
Avonworth Oktoberfest in the Park
Date: Sept. 10
Time: 7 p.m.
Address: Mayernik Center at Avonworth Park,
498 Camp Horne Road, Ben Avon
Contact: facebook.com/avonworth.oktoberfest/info or
avonworthcommunitypark.org
Prost! All proceeds will go toward the Avonworth Community Pool’s
Capital Fund. Guests can enjoy authentic German hors d’oeuvres and
snacks, as well as German-themed entertainment. Visit the website for
ticket information and other details.
Cheeseman Pumpkin Festival
Dates: Saturdays and Sundays in October
Address: Kennedy Road, Portersville
Contact: cheesemanfarm.com, or 724.368.3233
Come on out to the “Cheeseman Pumpkin Festival” and start a new
family tradition. Take a hayride, pick a pumpkin, run and jump in the
hay maze, spend some time enjoying the petting zoo and browsing
seasonal items and gifts, or maybe put a
little fright in your night! Plan a visit after
sunset to the renowned “Cheeseman
Fright Farm.” Visit the website for more information on fees, schedules
and other details.
Evans City Oktoberfest
Dates: Sept. 16, 17 & 18
Address: Downtown Evans City
Contact: evanscity.us, or 724.538.8126
Enjoy this annual fall festival celebrated at different locations in
downtown Evans City. Some of the many activities include art, craft
and food vendors, a parade, contests, a car cruise and live music. Visit
the website for more information.
Fern Hollow Nature Center Fall Music Festival
Date: Sept. 17
Time: 3 to 8 p.m.
Address: 1901 Glen Mitchell Road, Sewickley
Contact: facebook.com/FernHollowNatureCenter, or
412.741.6136
Support FHNC while enjoying a variety of music including blues,
rock and reggae in a beautiful natural setting. The festival also includes
children’s activities, food and much more. Visit the website for ticket
information and other details.
Freedom Farms Fall Festival
Dates: Weekends in October; check the website for dates and
times.
Address: 795 Pittsburgh Road, Butler
Contact: freedomfarmspa.com, or 724.586.5551
During the festival, take part in a large variety of fun activities including
hayrides, a hay maze, pony rides, face painting, contests and much
more. Come experience the farm atmosphere at a beautiful time of the
year and take part in one last farming celebration before winter. Visit
the website for more information on fees, schedules and other details.
Harvest Home Dinner and Festival at
St. Alphonsus
Dates: Sept. 10 & 11
Address: 201 Church Road, Wexford
Contact: saintalphonsuswexford.org, or 724.935.1151
A delicious family-style cooked meal, a country store, a Chinese auction
and raffles are just some of what is offered at the St. Alphonsus annual
fall fundraiser. Kids activities include inflatables, spin art, additional
games, treats and more. Visit the website for more information.
Harvest Moon Wine Festival
Date: Sept. 10
Address: Millvale Riverfront Park, 70 Riverfront Drive, Millvale
Contact: millvalepa.com, or 412.821.2777
Enjoy a fall evening along the picturesque Allegheny River, as you
sample local wines and food, enjoy live entertainment and more.
Proceeds from the festival go toward various revitalization projects for
Millvale. For information on purchasing tickets to the event, visit the
website.
Harvest Valley Farms Fall Festival
Dates: Saturdays and Sundays in October
Address: 125 Ida Lane, Valencia
Contact: harvestvalleyfarms.com, or 724.443.5869
A family fall tradition! Enjoy a hayride through a cornstalk maze or
straw tunnel to the pumpkin patch to view farm animals, play pumpkin
bowling and more. Visit the website for more information on fees,
schedules and other details.
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