Soergel Orchards Fall Festival Weekends When : Check online for this year ’ s dates . Where : 2573 Brandt School Road , Wexford For more info : soergels . com
Don ’ t miss these 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 details .
Fall Fairs & Festivals
Apple Festival When : October 5 & 6 Where : Portersville Show Grounds , 1512 Perry Highway , Portersville For more info : portersvillesteamshow . com
Apple dumplings , cider , butter , and other treats will be widely available at this annual festival . An antique car rally , tractor pulls , and live music will add to the fun .
Ascension Lutheran Church Annual Pumpkin Fest and Flea Market When : October 12 Where : Ascension Lutheran Church , 8225 Peebles Road , McCandless For more info : Contact Vicki at 724.816.0413 or vickig @ zoominternet . net .
Spend a crisp fall morning at the 10th Annual Pumpkin Fest and Flea Market ! Homemade apple and pumpkin pies will be for sale as well as hot dogs , beverages , pumpkins , and various other goodies . Lots of vendors will be selling crafts and other treasures at the flea market .
Butler Fall Festival When : September 28 Where : Main Street , Butler For more info : butlerfallfestival . com
Live entertainment , craft and food vendors , and a car cruise will all be part of this annual festival . The kids zone will include bounce houses , face painting , a petting zoo , and so much more .
Erntedankfest When : September 21 & 22 Where : Old Economy Village , 270 16th Street , Ambridge For more info : oldeconomyvillage . org
This event celebrates the fall harvest and many of the tasks needed to prepare for winter . Artisans will be cooking , baking , and demonstrating many different crafts and skills . Music , food , and activities for the whole family make this a great fall tradition .
Evans City Pumpkin Fest When : September 21 & 22 Where : Downtown Evans City For more info : pumpkinfest . evanscity . us
Pumpkin Fest has an awesome lineup of pumpkin-themed activities and entertainment to get you in the mood for fall .
Freedom Farms Fall Festival When : October 5 & 6 , 12-14 , and 19 & 20 Where : Freedom Farms Event Center , 34 Overbrook Road , Valencia For more info : freedomfarmspa . com
The fall festival is Freedom Farms ’ biggest event of the year . The event features hayrides , a petting zoo , a pumpkin patch , farm-fresh food , face painting , a corn pit , hay mountain , and pick-yourown sunflowers . There will also be some local brewery vendors .
Hydref Market Faire When : October 5 Where : The Depreciation Lands Museum , 4743 South Pioneer Road , Allison Park For more info : dlmuseum . org
This cherished autumn tradition offers entertainment , demonstrations , live music , and shopping . Vendors will be selling their handmade crafts , jewelry , textiles , and seasonal treats , all in a picturesque historical setting .
Mars Apple Festival When : October 5 Where : Downtown Mars For more info : marsapplefest . com
Fresh apple butter , pressed cider , baked apples , apple dumplings , and basically everything apples will be in abundance at this annual celebration of the fruit ! There will also be live entertainment and about 100 vendors selling arts and crafts .
St . Alphonsus Annual Harvest Home Dinner When : September 8 Where : St . Alphonsus Campus , 201 Church Road , Wexford For more info : saintaidanparish . org / harvesthome
Celebrate the season with fall fun and delicious autumn foods at the St . Alphonsus Harvest Home Dinner . The homemade meals will include side dishes made from locally harvested produce . Takeout will be available as well .
Sewickley Harvest Festival When : September 7 Where : Broad and Thorn Streets , Sewickley For more info : sewickleyborough . org The Harvest Festival will include food , arts & crafts , live music , children ’ s activities , and all-day sidewalk sales by area merchants .
Shaler Township ’ s Community Yard Sale When : September 7 Where : Kiwanis Park , 1 Meyer Road , Glenshaw For more info : shaler . org
Vendors can purchase a space to sell items , and buyers are welcome to find a treasure !
Sprankle ’ s Octoberfest When : September 6-8 Where : Lernerville Speedway , 313 North Pike Road , Sarver For more info : spranklesoctoberfest . com
This one-of-a-kind Octoberfest celebration includes local vendors , musicians , amazing food , and of course , beer !
Wildbird Recovery Fall Migration Festival When : September 15 Where : Stormy Oaks Nature Conservancy , 120 Forsythe Road , Valencia For more info : wildbirdrecovery . org
This festival is dedicated to the rehabilitation and release of distressed wild birds .
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