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festivities in each . 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 and 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 .
Harvest Home Dinner and Festival at St . Alphonsus Dates : Sept . 7-9 Address : 201 Church Road , Wexford ( Race event will be at North Park .) Contact : saintalphonsuswexford . org , or 724.935.1151
A weekend of fall fun ! Enjoy the St . Alphonsus Harvest Home 5K Twilight Run / Walk , Harvest Home Festival games and food and the traditional Harvest Home Dinner . Visit the website for more information .
Holy Spirit Parish Oktoberfest Date : Oct . 27 Address : 104 North Avenue , Millvale Contact : holyspiritmillvale . org , or 412.821.4464
Prost ! Sponsored by G . T . E . V . D ’ Lustigen Isartaler and Holy Spirit Parish , enjoy traditional German food , beer and live musical and dance performances throughout the evening . For more details , visit the website .
The Hydref , Depreciation Museum ’ s Fall Festival and Market Faire Date : Oct . 6 Time : 11 a . m . to 4 p . m . Address 4743 South Pioneer Road , Allison Park Contact : depreciationlandsmuseum . org , or 412.486.0563
Rain or shine , there will be plenty of hot homemade food and activities for everyone ! Traditionally the entire town and countryside turned out for 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 the children — you will find it all at the Hydref , which means “ autumn ” in Welsh , named to commemorate the heritage of some of our early settlers . Check the website for more details .
Mars Applefest Date : Oct . 6 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 .
McCandless Township Community Day Date : Sept . 8 Address : McCandless Town Hall , 9955 Grubbs Road , Wexford ( Car cruise : North Allegheny Intermediate School . Check the website for more information .) Contact : townofmccandless . org , or 412.364.0616
Celebrate McCandless this fall ! Enjoy live acts including musical groups Kardaz , the Red Hot Ramblers , InTransit , and the Allegheny Brass Band ; dance performances by Center Stage and Michele ’ s Dance Center ; and a special puppet show from Pittsburgh Puppet Works . Booths from local vendors and groups , a variety of food , rides , children ’ s activities and the Frank J . Farina Jr . Memorial Car Cruise will also be featured . The event will conclude with a spectacular fireworks show . Visit the website for more details .
Pennies from Heaven Oktoberfest Date : Sept . 22 Address : Elias Fry Barn , 415 Knob Road , Wexford Contact : penniesfromheavenpittsburgh . org Described as the charity event of the year ! Great food , unlimited cheer , classic rock music , magnificent prize baskets and a live auction like no other , all in a casual ( yes , you can wear jeans ) atmosphere featuring campfires and even s ’ mores . The Pennies from Heaven Fund is about families helping families . To date , it has helped more than 90,000 families and raised more than $ 2.3 million . Visit the website for information on purchasing tickets and more details .
Sewickley Art & Music Festival 2018 Dates : Sept . 28 & 29 Address : Sewickley Business District , Sewickley Contact : exploresewickley . com / sewickley-art-music-festival
The 2nd Annual Sewickley Art & Music Festival features two days filled with incredible live music , art , cultural foods , and lots of craft brews — all in the heart of Sewickley . This event is free to the public . Must be 21 + to purchase alcohol , but kids of all ages are welcome . A wristband ($ 2 ) is required to purchase beer . Both wristbands and beer sales are cash only . Visit the website for more information .
Sewickley Harvest Festival Date : Sept . 8 Time : 10 a . m . Address : Broad and Thorn Streets , Sewickley Contact : quakervalleyrotary . org , or facebook . com / SewickleyKiwanis Presented by the QV Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs of Sewickley , the 28th Annual Harvest Festival features food , live entertainment , vendors , kids ’ activities , arts & crafts , and more ! It
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