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, re-enactors 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.
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