Fairs & Festivals
Ascension Lutheran Church
Annual Pumpkin Fest &
Flea Market
Date: Oct. 5
Time: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Address: 8225 Peebles Road,
McCandless
Contact: [email protected]
Spend a crisp fall morning with
Ascension Lutheran Church! For the sixth
year, the “almost famous” homemade
apple and pumpkin pies will be on
sale as well as hot dogs, beverages and
various other goodies (eat in or take out).
Of course, there will be pumpkins for
purchase. Many vendors with crafts or
treasures participate in the Flea Market
both inside (if it rains) and outside,
weather permitting. The “church ladies”
have also been hard at work making some
special crafts to sell. To reserve a space for
$20, contact [email protected] or
724.816.0413.
4th Annual Barn Bash
Date: Sept. 7
Address: Orchardview Stables,
5179 Wexford Run Road,
Marshall Township
Contact: orchardviewstables.org
Don’t miss this annual fundraising
event for horses that help, and learn more
about the growth of the therapeutic
horsemanship programs. Enjoy food and
beverages from popular local businesses,
craft beer from Butler Brew Works, pig
roast and BBQ chicken provided by Dave’s
Country Meats, and homemade ice cream
from Any Given Sundae. There will also
be many great raffles and prizes as well
as Orchardview Stables merchandise
available to purchase. Visit the website
for information on purchasing tickets and
more details.
Harvest Home Dinner and
Festival at St. Alphonsus
Date: Sept. 8
Address: 201 Church Road, Wexford
(Race event will be at North Park.)
Contact: saintalphonsuswexford.org, or
724.935.1151
Enjoy charcoal-grilled half chicken,
pulled pork, or harvest home ham, with
mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans,
corn, coleslaw, cucumber salad, tomato
salad and applesauce. Rolls, slice of pie
and beverages are included in the dinner.
Be entertained by an accordion player in
the dining area from 1 to 6 p.m. Festival
attractions include country store with
furniture, crafts, fresh vegetables from
local farms, Treasures from the Attic
(previously owned items), a bonanza
raffle, Chinese auction, games and more.
Festival foods include hot dogs, French
fries, nachos, popcorn, cotton candy, mini
funnel cakes and more. Visit the website
for more information.
Mars Applefest
Date: Oct. 5
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.
McCandless Township
Community Day
Date: Sept. 14
Address: McCandless Town Hall,
9955 Grubbs Road, Wexford (Car
cruise is at North Allegheny
Intermediate School.)
Contact: townofmccandless.org, or
412.364.0616
As always, this Community Day
will begin with a parade and end with
fireworks. In between, the grounds at
McCandless Town Hall will be filled with
rides, children’s activities, vendors and
(most importantly) food. The headlining
act will be local singer Chris Jamison of
“The Voice,” who will perform at 7 p.m.
Visit the website for more details.
Northland Library Foundation
Fall Vendor/Crafter Fair
Date: Sept. 14
Address: Ross Township Community
Center, 1000 Ross Municipal Drive,
Ross Township
Contact: northlandlibrary.org, or
412.366.8100
Browse the many vendors who will
share their wares and talents, including
homemade items and home-based
businesses. Featuring clothing, jewelry,
crafts, gifts and more. Enter to win
wonderful items from the auction or cash
from the 50/50 drawing! Eat from the
concession stand or take home delicious
baked goods made by library staff and
board members! For more information,
visit the website.
Pennies from Heaven
Oktoberfest
Date: Sept. 28
Address: Elias Fry Barn, 415 Knob
Road, Wexford
Contact:
penniesfromheavenpittsburgh.org
Great food, unlimited cheer with a wine
bar, vodka bar, beer garden and Fireball
Fun Center, classic rock music, amazing
silent auction baskets, and a live auction
like no other—all in a casual setting
(yes, you can wear jeans) that includes
campfires, hay bales, and even s’mores.
This event has been called the Charity
Event of the Year and tickets sell out in
advance every year. As always, every
penny donated goes directly to a family in
need. Visit the website for information on
purchasing tickets and more details.
Sewickley Art & Music
Festival 2019
Dates: Sept. 27 & 28
Address: Sewickley Business District,
Sewickley
Contact: exploresewickley.com/
sewickley-art-music-festival
Art, music, late-night shopping,
food and beer—what could be better?
Highlighting Sewickley’s business district,
this festival features two days filled with
live music and arts programming designed
to encourage guests to explore the shops,
restaurants and arts venues. Visit the
website for more information.
Halloween Events
Ohio Township’s Haunted Trail
Date: Oct. 26
Address: Ohio Township Community
Park (Nature Trail and Nature Center
Upper Level), 325 Nicholson Road,
Sewickley
Contact: ohiotwp.org
Just when you thought it was safe
for a stroll in the park…it’s back! Enter
the Haunted Trail if you dare! Enjoy a
Halloween celebration with crafts, treats,
and a haunted trail. All of the memorable
scenes will be back along with a few new
additions that you won’t want to miss.
Stop by for a good scare and a fun night—
free of charge! Adult and teen volunteers
are needed. Visit the website for more
information.
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