including a tree scavenger hunt , crafts for kids , educational exhibits , local organizations providing information and hands-on activities , food vendors and many other family activities . Chinese auction tickets will be for sale throughout the day and the drawing will be held toward the end of the event . Proceeds from the Chinese auction will benefit the LEAF Education Center . This event is free and open to the public .
North East Chamber of Commerce Wine Country Harvest Festival
Dates : Sept . 22-24 Address : Gibson Park , 21 South Lake Street , and Gravel Pit Park , 10300 West Main Road , North East Contact : nechamber . org , or info @ nechamber . org
Part street fair , part arts and crafts festival , part music festival , part harvest festival ! From its modest beginnings in 1981 as a small street fair to the exciting regional event it is today , the Wine Country Harvest Festival — affectionately known as WineFest — has continued to improve with age , just like fine wine . WineFest encompasses two parks : Gibson Park , one of the original downtown festival venues , and Gravel Pit Park , the largest festival site . Attendees have the opportunity to sample 100 different wines , enjoy the sounds of dozens of entertainers , try their luck at grape stomping , and meander through hundreds of exhibitor tents . For more information on tickets and other details , visit the website .
Oktoberfest at St . Joseph Church Bread of Life Community
Dates : Oct . 6-8 Address : St . Joseph Church Bread of Life Community , 147 West 24th Street , Erie Contact : oktoberfesterie . com , or 814.452.2982
“ Prost !” Enjoy authentic German food , a beer tent , traditional German bands during the day and popular local bands at night , theme baskets , German gift shop and other vendors , homemade strudels , pastries , a weenie dog race and much more . Visit the website for more information .
Albion Area Fair
Dates : Sept . 11-16 Address : Albion Fairgrounds , Academy Street , Albion Contact : albionfair . com , or 814.756.3911
A fall tradition for 73 years ! Enjoy the “ Biggest Little Fair Around ” that includes animal exhibits , produce exhibits , tractor pulls , live music , amusement rides , delicious food and other countless activities . For more information , visit the website .
Waterford Community Fair
Dates : Sept . 4-9 Address : The Waterford Community Fairgrounds , 13012 Old Rte . 19N , Waterford Contact : waterfordfair . org , or 814.796.4587
An 80-year-old tradition ! Rides , exhibits and judging for livestock , animals , plants , arts , crafts , entertainment , food , truck and tractor pulls , monster truck show and more . Visit the website for more details .
Fall Fest at Peek ’ n Peak
Dates : Oct . 14 & 15 and Oct . 21 & 22 Time : 10 a . m . to 5 p . m . Address : 1405 Olde Road , Clymer Contact : pknpk . com
Two weekends full of fall fun in the foothills of western New York ! Brilliant foliage sets the scene for a juried craft show with more than 130 vendors and a farmers market along with activities like the pumpkin
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