Delmont Apple ‘ N Arts Festival
Dates : Oct . 7 & 8 Times : Saturday , 10 a . m . to 6 p . m .; Sunday , 11 a . m . to 5 p . m . Address : Shields Farm , 326 East Pittsburgh Street , Delmont Contact : delmontapplenarts . com , or 724.325.8867
Take a bite out of fall fun at the Apple ‘ N Arts Festival ! It is a craft show featuring over 150 arts and crafts vendors and 30 food vendors , including handmade items from local crafters , delicious food , hot apple cider , and homemade apple treats . Festival proceeds go to the community . Visit the website for more information .
Fort Ligonier Days
Dates : Oct . 13-15 Address : Downtown Ligonier Contact : ligonier . com / fortligonierdays . php , or 724.238.4200
A three-day fall festival commemorating the battle of Fort Ligonier fought on Oct . 12 , 1758 . Celebrate with over 150 craft booths , food booths around the Diamond , a top-ranked community parade , sidewalk sales and live entertainment . Visit the website for more details .
CREATE A JOVIAL JACK O ’ LANTERN Gearhard Farms 18th Annual Corn Maze
Dates : Check the website . Address : 5909 Saltsburg Road , Murrysville Contact : gearhardfarms . com
Gearhard Farms Corn Maze offers a fun and challenging maze for all ages and includes hayrides , campfires , horse cart rides and more . The maze includes a “ mystery aerial message ” that is revealed once the maze is completed . Visit the website for more information .
Pumpkin Days at Kerber ’ s Dairy
Dates : Check the website . Address : 1856 Guffey Road , North Huntingdon Contact : kerbers . com , or 724.863.6930
A fun destination for families this fall ! Featuring hayrides , pumpkins of all shapes and sizes , rainbow playground , tube slides , farm pets , mini golf , good food and fall treats . Visit the website for more information .
Hempfield Community Days
Dates : Sept . 9 & 10 Location : Hempfield Park , 220 Forbes Trail Road , Greensburg Contact : hempfieldtwp . com / communitydays , or 724.834.7232
Featuring crafters from all over western Pennsylvania as well as free family fun , food , music and a fireworks show ! This event celebrates on a grand scale throughout the beautiful 95-acre park . Visit the website for more information .
Ligonier Highland Games
Date : Sept . 23 Address : Idlewild Park , Route 30 , Ligonier Contact : ligonierhighlandgames . org
Follow the skirl of bagpipes to beautiful Ligonier for the annual gathering of the clans . Join more than 5,000 people and experience exciting competitions in piping , fiddling , and drumming , athletic events such as tossing the caber and the Scottish hammer throw , Highland dancing and Scottish country dancing , as well as the timeless tradition of Gaelic Mod . Shop for Celtic wares including pottery , jewelry , tartans , Scottish food , and , of course , kilts ! Visit the clan tents to explore the history and genealogy of Scotland ’ s families . Enjoy children ’ s games , the massed bands ( hundreds of pipers and drummers at once !), Scottish-breed dog exhibits , and Celtic performers from all over the world ! Visit the website for more information .
McKeesport Rib Fest
Dates : Sept . 1-4 Address : Lions Band Shell in Renziehausen Park , Tulip Drive , McKeesport Contact : mckeesportbands . com / rib-festival
Why stay home and barbecue on Labor Day weekend ? Instead , take the entire family to Renziehausen Park for the fifth annual McKeesport Rib Festival ! Known for attracting some of the region ’ s best barbecue vendors , it ’ s easy to see why this festival has become one of the most anticipated events of the year . With live entertainment on the Lions Band Shell stage , an authentic car cruise , and a spectacular fireworks display to close out the celebration , it is definitely one event you don ’ t want to miss . Visit the website for more information .
Mount Pleasant Glass and Ethnic Festival
Dates : Sept . 22-24 Address : Crossroads of Diamond Street and Washington Street , Mount Pleasant Contact : mtpleasantglassandethnicfestival . com
Celebrate the rich ethnic history and glass-making tradition of the small town of Mount Pleasant . Every last full weekend in September , the streets come alive with music , crafts , food and fun . Visit the website for more information .
Murrysville-Export Rotary Club Chili Oktoberfest
Date : Oct . 21 ( Tentative . Check the website .) Time : Noon to 6 p . m . Address : Murrysville Volunteer Fire Company ’ s Picnic Pavilion , 3235 Sardis Road , Murrysville Contact : murrysville-exportrotary . com , murrysvilleparecreation . com , or 724.327.2100 x131 or 115
Keep it spicy this fall ! With 30 types of hot and mild chili to sample , the Chili Oktoberfest is the hottest event in town . Contestants of all ages are eligible to enter and the event is family friendly , with live entertainment , kids ’ games , refreshments , Rivertowne beverages and more ! Hosted by the Murrysville-Export Rotary Club and in cooperation with the Murrysville Recreation Department . Visit the websites for ticket information and more details .
Murrysville Heritage Festival
Date : Sept . 16 Time : 10 a . m . to 5 p . m . Address : Sampson / Clark Toll House , West Pike Street , Murrysville Contact : murrysvillehistory . org , or 724.327.6942
A walk back in time in local history ! The Murrysville Heritage Festival is a full day of music , arts , history and food , with costumed
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