Pittsburgh Fall Festivals – Fall 2023 PA Events

Cystic Fibrosis Cycle for Life – Pittsburgh - Washington's Landing, PA - Aug 13 to Aug 13, 2023
Get your wheels in motion and #RideForAReason at the annual bicycle event – ride through some of the most picturesque and scenic terrain in Western Pennsylvania. CF Cycle For Life is a fully-supported 15, 30, or 60 mile ride – perfect for beginners or advanced riders. This is the most fun you’ll have on two wheels – from their complimentary pre-ride breakfast to the Finish Line Festival, you are extremely taken care of! You can enjoy fully stocked rest stops every 10-12 miles, bike mechanics for bicycle maintenance and repair, ride marshals to cheer you along the way, and plenty of support vehicles to help you complete the ride.

Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival - West Newton, PA - Aug 26 to Oct 1, 2023
Different themes each weekend as you go back in time.

Teutonia Mannerchor Oktoberfest - Pittsburgh, PA - Sep 1 to Sep 3, 2023
Three chances to enjoy a traditional Oktoberfest, as well as Rocktoberfest (a casual and relaxed, more Americanized version).

West Alexander Fair - West Alexander, PA - Sep 4 to Sep 9, 2023
Country fair with agricultural and livestock exhibits, tractor and truck pulls, antique machinery, rodeo, chainsaw carving, demolition derby, live entertainment, food, live entertainment, rides and more! Since 1902.

Northern Appalachian Folk Festival - Indiana, PA - Sep 7 to Sep 9, 2023
Dedicated to preserving the music, art and culture of the Northern Appalachian region. Kid’s Alley includes carnival games and other activities. Enjoy arts & crafts, square dancing and more.

A Fair in the Park - Pittsburgh, PA - Sep 8 to Sep 10, 2023
An annual contemporary art and craft festival in Mellon Park that has been running for nearly 50 years.

Pittsburgh’s Bridge to Ireland - West Homestead, PA - Sep 8 to Sep 10, 2023
Celtic axe throwing, live music, Irish music, Aran knit display, hurling match and more. Since 1991.

Beaver Wine Festival - Beaver, PA - Sep 9 to Sep 9, 2023
Fifteen local wineries will be on site offering up samples of their products, plus enjoy live music, food, and other vendors. 21+

Pennsylvania Bavarian Oktoberfest - Canonsburg, PA - Sep 15 to Sep 17, 2023
Annual event in Downtown Canonsburg with free admission. Tens of thousands attend every year. It will have German food, beer, live music, Name the Brew contest and Carnival with games and amusement rides. Ride All Day amusement passes are available. Vendors setup along Pike Street, plus two stages for music and dancing performances. It runs Friday from 4 PM to 11 PM, Saturday from 12 PM to 11 PM, and Sunday from noon to 5 PM. Pets are not permitted in the festival area. In the past, there has been free parking and a free shuttle service from the Pennsylvania Transformer Technologies lot at 30 Curry Avenue because there is no designated parking from the event within the downtown area.

New Bethlehem Peanut Butter Festival - New Bethlehem, PA - Sep 15 to Sep 17, 2023
Located at Gumtown Park. Carnival, mountain bike race, 5K race, health walk, parade, classic car cruise, tractor show, motorcycle rally and stage entertainment. Free admission.

Green Tree Octoberfest - Pittsburgh, PA - Sep 16 to Sep 16, 2023
This annual Pittsburgh Oktoberfest will have food, fun, and entertainment for all ages. Past features have included a chili cookoff, car cruise and dog parade in addition to the opening ceremony, live music and Sunday night fireworks.

Ligonier Highland Games - Ligonier, PA - Sep 16 to Sep 16, 2023
Pipes, drums, and Celtic ensemble music, Highland games, Gaelic language, Scottish dog exhibit, dancing, genealogy research and more. Free parking.

Hancock County Old Time Fair - New Manchester, WV - Sep 17 to Sep 17, 2023
2023 – Downsized to just the popular car show

Renaissance Festival Pittsburgh – Oktoberfest Weekend - West Newton, PA - Sep 30 to Oct 1, 2023
Different themes each weekend at the Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival, with Oktoberfest each year in late September. Join your Village Hosts King Henry and Queen Anne in an Oktoberfest celebration and a farewell to the festival season. Tantalize your taste buds with traditional German favorites incluing bratwurst and pretzels! Stein lugging contest, German music, dancing, lederhosen and tavern wenches will delight one and all with a fun-filled taste of Bavaria. We have found two sets of dates on their website for the 2021 season, so confirm with event organizers on their website before making plans to make sure you don’t miss out on any of the fun! The dates here were provided on the theme weekend page for the Oktoberfest weekend.

Butler Fall Festival - Butler, PA - Sep 30 to Sep 30, 2023
Enjoy two stages of live entertainment, arts & craft vendors, food, kids zone with bouncy house, face painting and other fun, and more! Held at Pullman Park

Downtown Indiana Oktoberfest - Indiana, PA - Sep 30 to Sep 30, 2023
S&T Bank hosts an Oktoberfest in downtown Indiana with great craft beer (20+ brewers anticipated), live music and good food!

Delmont Apple ‘n Arts Festival - Delmont, PA - Oct 7 to Oct 8, 2023
A festival for apple and craft enthusiasts at Shields Farm. Admission is free, parking and shuttle are available form Steel City Raceway, and parking proceeds go to local community organizations.

Concordia Oktoberfest - Cabot, PA - Oct 7 to Oct 7, 2023
Concordia Lutheran Ministries Cabot campus is transformed into a site for fun, food, friends and family the first Saturday in October each year to enjoy the traditional German Oktoberfest. The day features a special German menu, musical entertainment, a petting zoo/pony rides, and games and entertainment for all ages ending with Zambelli fireworks.

Steel City Big Pour - Pittsburgh, PA - Oct 7 to Oct 7, 2023
An annual fundraiser for Construction Junction featuring breweries and food vendors, live music and art and more! 21+ event, DD tickets are discounted. Tickets include a complimentary Taster Glass and Brew Caddy.

Fort Ligonier Days - Ligonier, PA - Oct 13 to Oct 15, 2023
A three day fall festival commemorating the Battle of Fort Ligonier fought on October 12th, 1758. Join in this fun filled family event around the Diamond and surrounding downtown areas with over 200 craft and food booths, a top ranked community parade, wine tasting, 5K race, sidewalk sales, and live entertainment!

Houston Pumpkin Festival - Houston, PA - Oct 13 to Oct 15, 2023
A community tradition since 1984 loated at the American Legion Post #902 Picnic Grounds.  Pumpkin related contests, food & craft vendors, children’s games, parade, music and entertainment.  Admission is free.

PA Arts and Crafts Christmas Festival - Washington, PA - Oct 20 to Oct 29, 2023
Get an early start on your Christmas decorating and holiday shopping!!! Explore an abundance of arts, crafts and foods at over 230 booths in six heated buildings!

Greater Pittsburgh Arts and Crafts Holiday Spectacular - Monroeville, PA - Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2023
This outstanding festival features over 290 indoor booths of arts & crafts in two huge exhibit halls! Whether you are looking for new decor items for the holidays or you are ready to start (or finish!) your Christmas shopping, you are sure to find something to suit your style and budget

YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh Turkey Trot - Pittsburgh, PA - Nov 23 to Nov 23, 2023
Run 5 miles or the 5K (or both, if you’re participating in the Double Gobble)! There will also be a 1-mile Family Fun Run, perfect for runners of all ages The event benefits YMCA food pantry programs and the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. Since March 2020, the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh has distributed approximately 80 tons of food in local neighborhoods as part of its work with the food bank and other local partners to fight food insecurity in our region.

Beaver County Festival of Trees and Christmas Extravaganza - Beaver Falls, PA - Nov 23 to Dec 4, 2023
A winter wonderland of creatively designed Christmas Trees. See the North Pole, Santa Land, and Candy Lane gift shop.

Santa Trolley - Washington, PA - Nov 24 to Dec 17, 2023
Held at Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, on select dates.

Pittsburgh Thanksgiving Classic - Castle Shannon, PA - Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2023
Hockey tounrament over Thanksgiving weekend