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FALL
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Shenot Farm Market Hayrides to the Pumpkin Patch Dates : Last weekend in September through October ( Check the website for times .) Address : 3754 Wexford Run Road , Marshall Township Contact : shenotfarm . com , or 724.935.2542
Offering hayrides to the pumpkin patch and corn maze . It is a great way to spend an afternoon with your family , and the perfect time to get your jack-o ’ -lanterns , cornstalks , straw bales , and decorative Indian corn as well as delicious sweet corn , apples , cider , and vegetables . “ Pumpkin Smash ” is also available the immediate weekend following Halloween – bring your jack-o ’ -lanterns and decorative pumpkins to smash ! Visit the website for more information on fees and other details .
Sleepy Hollow Festival Date : Oct . 13 Time : 9 a . m . to 7 p . m . Address : Bottlebrush Gallery & Center for the Arts , 539 Main Street , Harmony Contact : bottlebrusharts . com , or 724.452.0539
Sponsored by the Harmony Business Association , this all-day event includes live music , trick-or-treating , a scavenger hunt , costume contests , face painting , kids games , vendors , ghost walks , specials at The Harmony Inn and more ! Held in conjunction with the Zelienople-Harmony Fall Festival . Free shuttle bus . Visit the website for more information .
Soergel Orchards Fall Festival Dates : Weekends Sept . 22 through Oct . 27 Address : 2573 Brandt School Road , Wexford Contact : soergels . com , or 724.935.1743 Don ’ t miss the popular fall weekends on the farm with pumpkin picking , tractor rides , hayrides , games , apple picking ( determined by availability ), horse-drawn wagon rides , drinks from Arsenal Cider and Arrowhead Wine , and great food from the food barn and Back 40 BBQ . Visit the website for more information on fees , schedules and other details .
The West Deer Nightmare Dates : Check the website for the October dates . Address : 453 Bairdford Road , Bairdford Contact : westdeernightmare . com , or 412.298.2892
Super scary ! The West Deer Nightmare is a highly intense , terrifying haunted house ! * Not recommended for anyone under 13 .* Parts of the proceeds go toward Don ’ t Be a Monster , an organization that helps put a stop to bullying in schools . Visit the website for more details .
Zombies of the Corn Dates : Weekends in October Address : 282 Rochester Road , Freedom Contact : zombiesofthecorn . com , or 724.775.6232
Attention zombie fans ! This Halloween season , go on an adventure to hunt zombies , or walk through a zombie compound . Listen to ghost stories around the campfire while you roast a hot dog or marshmallow , or get your face painted zombie style . Visit the website for more information .
FESTIVALS & FUNDRAISERS
Ascension Lutheran Church Annual Pumpkin Fest & Flea Market Date : Oct . 6 Time : 8 a . m . to 1 p . m . Address : 8225 Peebles Road , McCandless Contact : pyoung1234 @ comcast . net
Spend a crisp fall morning at this fun event ! For the fifth year , the “ almost famous ” homemade apple and pumpkin pies will be on sale , as well as homemade vegetable soup , hot dogs , beverages and various other goodies . And , of course , there will be pumpkins for you to purchase . Many vendors with crafts and treasures participate in the Flea Market , both inside and outside the church , weather permitting . ( Vendors can reserve a space for $ 20 ; contact vickig @ zoominternet . net or call 724.816.0413 .)
Country Fall Festival Dates : Oct . 13 & 14 Address : The towns of Zelienople and Harmony Contact : zhchamber . com , or 724.452.5571
Get outdoors and explore two charming and historic towns while participating in a variety of fun fall festivities in each town . Sponsored by the Zelienople-Harmony Area Chamber of Commerce , the festival includes food , shopping , music , historical tours , a chili cook-off , a car cruise and more . Visit the website for the schedule of events in each town . Visit the website for more information .
Etna ’ s Sesquicentennial Celebration Dates : Sept . 16 and 21-23 Address : Various Etna locations ( Check the website for more information .) Contact : etnalive . org
Etna turns 150 this year ! Celebrate with friends and family at the many activities planned , including the unveiling of the refurbished bell monument and engraved pavers , a dinner at Emmanuel Lutheran Church , cocktail party , First Congregational Church ’ s Annual Oktoberfest , mural unveiling , art tour , car cruise , kids ’ event and more ! Visit the website for more information .
Evans City Oktoberfest Dates : Sept . 14-16 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 .
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