With the arrival of crisp fall mornings and cooler evenings, families in southwestern Pennsylvania have a host of free festivals to enjoy before the holiday season. While gas prices hover near $5 a gallon, these community events offer affordable entertainment and a chance to celebrate the season.
Fayette County
Indian Creek Watershed Festival – Saturday at the Indian Creek Valley Community Center in Indian Head. Activities include fishing and nature‑based crafts. Call 724‑322‑5737 for details.
Seven Springs Mountain Resort Autumn Festival – October 3‑4, 10‑11 and 17‑18. Live music, face painting, a hay maze and more. Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. each day. Call 800‑452‑2223.
Buckwheat and Pancake Festival – October 9‑11, sponsored by the Ohiopyle Stewart Volunteer Fire Company. Expect pancakes, sausages, pickles, cider and other treats. More info on the fire company’s Facebook page.
Greene County
Greene County Historical Society Museum Harvest Festival – October 10‑11 in Waynesburg. Free admission with crafts, vendors, food, reenactments and educational activities. Hours: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. each day. Details at greenecountyhistory.org.
Nemacolin Fire Department Fall Festival – October 24, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Children’s activities, crafts, bounce houses and more. Information on the department’s Facebook page.
Washington County
SpringHouse Country Market Fall Fun Festival – Every Saturday and Sunday through October 31, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Fresh‑made donuts, a corn maze, hay‑bale climbing, a giant corn pit and more. Call 724‑228‑3339 or visit springhousemarket.com.
ARC of Washington County Arts Festival – Saturday, noon‑4 p.m. at 111 W. Pike St., Canonsburg. Live entertainment and local artists’ work. Call 412‑828‑7804.
Cecil Township Fall Festival – Saturday and Sunday in Cecil Park. Children’s activities, live music, food and more. Hours: Saturday 11 a.m.‑7 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.‑6 p.m. Details at ceciltownship‑pa.gov.
Hickory Apple Festival – October 3‑4 at the Mt. Pleasant Volunteer Fire Company. Animal show, blacksmithing, chainsaw sculpting, petting zoo and other attractions. More info on the festival’s Facebook page.
Mon Valley Fall Fest and Carnival – October 7‑11 at Palmer Park in Donora. Live entertainment, food, crafts and family activities. Visit monvalleyevents.com.
Pennsylvania Arts and Crafts Christmas Festival – October 16‑18 and 24‑25 at the Washington County Fairgrounds. Over 200 vendors with holiday décor, candles, floral arrangements and live music by American Pie and the Trinity High School Chorus. Hours: 10 a.m.‑5 p.m. each day. More at familyfestivals.com.
Scenery Hill Fall Festival – October 17, starting at 3 p.m. Children’s activities, pumpkin carving, food and a screening of “Hocus Pocus” at dusk. Details at visitsceneryhillpa.com.
Witchfest – October 17 at the Monongahela Aquatorium. Food trucks, live music and contests for best cackle and best hat. Info at monaquatorium.com.
Note: The Houston Pumpkin Festival in Washington County was cancelled due to recent heavy rains making the grounds unsafe. Attendees should check weather updates and event websites before planning visits.
Original reporting: Herald-Standard – latest news for Uniontown, Pennsylvania — read the source article.
