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 Germanthemed 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
28 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE | Ross Township
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 pu