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.
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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
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