Destination Westmoreland: A information to fall occasions and fun-filled days

Plan a Fun-Filled Fall Day with our information to Autumn Celebrations, Festivals, and Halloween happenings.

Where are you heading … Destination Westmoreland.

We Are ‘Falltastic’ at Laurel Nursery

 

Celebrate the season with us! Our showroom transforms right into a Fall wonderland each September and October, bursting with the area’s largest choice of autumn merchandise.

• Over 100 sorts of pumpkins, gourds, and squash

• Straw bales & cornstalks for all of your adorning wants

• 90+ sorts of mums — grown in 4 sizes to suit each area

• Fall combo planters and colourful annuals

• A present store filled with fall flags, wreaths, doormats, and extra

• Mulches, soils, fertilizers — and naturally, skilled recommendation

We’ve bought loads of parking, and we’re open 7 days per week.

Come, see why, each season brings a motive to buy at:

Laurel Nursery

Your One-Stop Gardening & Landscaping Shop

Family Owned Since 1974 | 3648 US-30, Latrobe

724-539-7022 | laurelnurseryinc.com

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Four Fall Festivals

History and Heritage Brought to Life in Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands

 

September within the Laurel Highlands is a celebration of custom, ingenuity and neighborhood — providing 4 distinct festivals that highlight regional historical past, craftsmanship and heritage. See 4fallfestivals.com

Farmers & Threshermen’s Jubilee | September 3–7 | New Centerville

Step into the previous amongst steam engines, gas-powered tractors, and horse-pulled equipment. This long-running competition consists of tractor and horse pulling, parades, tractor contests, images competitions, apple pie cook-offs, a quilt present, youngsters’ occasions, crafts and loads of reside music and home-style meals.

Mountain Craft Days | September 5–7 | Somerset Historical Center, Somerset

Ambitious artisans display 18th- and early-Nineteenth-century craftsmanship utilizing wooden, stone, iron, wool, glass, paper and extra. Enjoy reside music, demonstrations scattered by wooded settings, and native specialties comparable to potpie, apple dumplings, and open-fire corn on the cob.

Ligonier Highland Games | September 13 (with associated weekend occasions) | Idlewild Park, Ligonier

Celebrate Celtic roots as heavy-athletics rivals toss the caber, pipe bands carry out, Gaelic dancers compete, and distributors provide kilts, Scottish fare and family tree tents. A Ceilidh, clan gatherings and kids’s occasions spherical out the cultural immersion.

Stahlstown Flax Scutching Festival | September 20–21 |Monticue’s Grove, 1703 Route 711, Stahlstown

Experience the oldest lively scutching competition within the nation and learn the way flax fibers are reworked into linen. The weekend options reside re-enactors, vintage farm equipment, arts and crafts, conventional music, kids’s areas and a dramatic mock “raid on the homestead.” Admission is $5, free for kids beneath 12; parking is complimentary.

Whether you’re tracing your Scottish ancestry, eager on vintage equipment, drawn to folks crafts or desirous to discover textile traditions, every competition affords a vibrant window into the area’s previous. Conveniently situated inside 45 minutes of each other, these gatherings invite guests to make a wealthy, full weekend out of a number of immersive experiences.

Plan your fall journey now — actual heritage and hands-on historical past await throughout Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands.

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Lincoln Highway Corridor

Start Your Engines!

4th Annual Car Cruise on the Lincoln Highway Experience

Sunday, September 7

Noon to 4 p.m.

 

Do you reside for the rumble of a traditional engine? Got a customized trip that turns heads? This is your second to shine! Join us for a high-octane afternoon celebrating all issues on wheels — from classic beauties to souped-up showstoppers.

Live Music by East Coast Turnaround

Food Vendors: Jersey Mike’s & Smokin’ Ed’s BBQ

$8 Pre-registration now open at LHHC.org

$10 Registration on occasion day

Museum & Gift Shop Discounts in the course of the occasion

Spectator Parking Suggested Donation: $5 per car

All proceeds profit the Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor

More Fall Events on the Lincoln Highway Experience:

• Drive-In Theaters Talk with Jennifer Sopko

Saturday, September 27 @ 1 p.m.

• Libations on the Lincoln Highway

Saturday, November 16 | 6-9 p.m.

• Holiday Open House

Saturday, December 6 | 5-8 p.m.

Discover over 100 years of historical past on the largest museum in America devoted to the primary coast-to-coast freeway. Conveniently situated on the Lincoln Highway between Latrobe and Ligonier within the stunning Laurel Highlands.

Whether you’re a lifelong fanatic or a curious traveler, there’s one thing for everybody on the Lincoln Highway Experience. Located at 3435 Route 30 East, Latrobe, PA 15650

Visit lhhc.org | 724 879-4241

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Westmoreland Historical Society

809 Forbes Trail Road, Greensburg | 724-836-1800

westmorelandhistory.org

 

“Toast the Town” Cocktail Party (Sept. 12): Kick off the annual Historic House Tour on the Bughman Estate. Enjoy signature drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and mingle with fellow historic preservation lovers.

Historic House Tour (Sept. 20): Discover the allure, craftsmanship, and tales of treasured houses in Delmont, PA, in the course of the Westmoreland County Historical Society’s Nineteenth Annual Historic House Tour!

Fall Family Day (Oct. 25): Celebrate fall and Halloween with actions for all ages at Historic Hanna’s Town! Enjoy fall-themed crafts, 18th century residing historical past, and trick-or-treating for teenagers.

Jack O’Lantern Tours (Oct. 25): Have enjoyable with fears and folklore of the 18th century and discover the Scots-Irish origins of Halloween on this particular tour of Historic Hanna’s Town.

For tickets, occasion registration, and extra data, please go to westmorelandhistory.org or name 724-836-1800.

Westmoreland Historical Society is a non-profit devoted to preserving and sharing the historical past of Westmoreland County. Based at Historic Hanna’s Town, the primary county seat of Westmoreland.

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Penn Township Fall Festival

September 19-21

 

Join us at Penn Township Municipal Park (2001 Municipal Ct., Harrison City) for 3 days of fall enjoyable!

• Live Entertainment — Don’t miss crowd favorites The Andy Davis Band, contemporary off Nashville alternatives, and The Licks, together with nice music all weekend lengthy.

• Carnival rides — $25 ride-all-day bracelet or $5 per trip

• Contests & enjoyable — Apple Pie, Chili Cook-Off, Lego Free Build

• Car Cruise — Saturday, Sept. 20, midday–4 pm (register at ptarc.org)

• Fireworks — Saturday, 9:30 pm, courtesy of Zambelli

• Parade — Saturday, Sept. 20 at 10:30 am alongside Route 130, from Community Methodist Church to PT High School. Interested contributors can electronic mail sising@comcast.internet to affix the lineup!

Enjoy scrumptious competition favorites from all kinds of meals distributors.

• Parking

Park & Ride — Free shuttles from St. Barbara’s Church (Fri. 5 pm) and from St. Barbara’s or PT Football tons (Sat. after 5 pm).

Park & Donate — Upper lot off Ramaley Rd. (Sat. from 3 pm).

Handicap parking out there each day at Walnut Street entrance.

• Crafters Wanted! Limited vendor spots stay — apply on-line at penntownshipfallfestival.org

Don’t miss this neighborhood favourite – see you there!

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Mount Pleasant Glass & Ethnic Festival

Small-Town Charm with Big-Time Fun

Downtown Mount Pleasant, September 26 to twenty-eight

 

Step into the heat and allure of a real “front porch neighborhood” celebration on the Mount Pleasant Glass & Ethnic Festival. From Friday, September 26 by Sunday, September 28, stroll by festive streets stuffed with one-of-a-kind arts and crafts, savor genuine ethnic meals — from Mexican and Greek to Italian and Polish — and discover the legacy of native craftsmanship by gorgeous shows from glass artisans and collectors.

Immerse your self in Mount Pleasant’s story in Old Town, let the youngsters discover Kid’s Fun Spots, and revel in carnival rides, reside music, and dance performances all through the weekend. Don’t miss the crowd-favorite Main Street Parade on Saturday at 2 p.m., and cap off your go to with an thrilling fireworks show.

✨ Celebrate neighborhood, tradition, and craftsmanship within the coronary heart of Mount Pleasant.

For extra particulars, go to mtpleasantglassandethnicfestival.com

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Greensburg Wicked Witches Gala

Saturday, October 4 | 5-9 p.m.

Downtown Greensburg

 

Experience an evening of magic, thriller, and mayhem on the Greensburg Wicked Witches Gala!

✨Dancing Witches of Westmoreland County — Experience a mesmerizing efficiency at 6:30 pm.

• Captivating Entertainment & Live Music

Savor our hauntingly scrumptious meals decisions & candy treats.

• The Enchanted Bazaar — Explore our market, with distinctive crafts & items from native distributors.

Haunted Library contained in the Greensburg Hempfield Library

Greensburg Ghost Society presents “Ghosts & Gadgets” — A peek behind the paranormal curtain.

Tarot Readers & Mediums — for these interested in their future.

• Sinners’ Corner — Spirits that can depart you spellbound — age 21+

The Bewitching Showdowns — Hat, Costume, & Cackle Contests

• Capture Your Magical Memories at our spooky Photo Booth

⭐Save the date ⭐

Ladies Night!

Thursday, November 13 | 4 – 9 p.m.

Featuring a Festive Evening of Food, Friends & Shopping!

Shop, Dine, Discover the Heart of Greensburg

Don’t miss these fall occasions that remember the season and assist native companies!

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Delmont Apple ‘n Arts Festival

Saturday, October 4 and Sunday, October 5

Presented in partnership with the Fort Allen Antique Farm Equipment Association

 

Get prepared for a weekend filled with fall enjoyable, handmade crafts, scrumptious meals, and old style allure! With over 100 artwork, craft, and meals distributors, there’s one thing for everybody — from regionally made objects and baked items to the perfect apple cider round, pressed proper earlier than your eyes utilizing a 1907 vintage apple press!

Each October, the Fort Allen staff brings their ardour for historical past and farming to life with:

• Live demonstrations

• A show of vintage tractors and gear

• Operation of the 1907 vintage apple press — the one time of 12 months it’s in motion! Don’t miss your likelihood to see (and style!) this fresh-pressed cider, beloved by guests from miles round.

• Fun for the Kids Everywhere — Ceramic pumpkin portray, straw bale maze, Petting Zoo, Triple “A” Express Train Ride and a lot extra to discover.

• Food Favorites: Get able to indulge! Festival favorites embody: Hot Sausage, Italian Beef, Pulled Pork, Pierogies, Gourmet Burgers, Bakery Treats. And after all … heat, gooey Apple Dumplings.

• Baby Apple Cheeks Contest — Saturday

A candy custom for teenagers aged 3 months to five years. Come cheer them on or enter your toddler!

• Apple Bake Contest — Sunday

Love to bake? Show off your abilities in our Apple Bake Contest!

(Advance registration required — see our web site, delmontapplenarts.com, for particulars.)

A Community-Powered Festival: Organized by a passionate 20-member volunteer board, the Delmont Apple ‘n Arts Festival is all about giving again. Each 12 months, over $10,000 in proceeds are donated to native causes — from the library and meals financial institution to youth teams and scouts.

Want to become involved? We’re all the time in search of new volunteers! Contact us to be taught extra about becoming a member of our committee.

Don’t miss this family-friendly fall custom — mark your calendar now!

Visit our web site for full particulars, contest registration and updates: delmontapplenarts.com

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Fort Ligonier Days

Westmoreland County’s premier fall competition

October 10, 11 & 12

120 East Main Street, Ligonier

fortligonierdays.com

 

Fireworks are again! Fort Ligonier Days may have fireworks on Saturday, Oct. 11, sponsored by Commercial National Bank.

Fort Ligonier Days attracts tens of 1000’s of tourists every year to the quaint, picturesque city of Ligonier within the stunning Laurel Highlands.

This three-day occasion is the second weekend in October, October 10, 11 & 12.

It options historic battle reenactments, top-rated juried crafts, scrumptious meals, native spirits, common musical leisure, a grand parade, and a 5K stroll/run.

With the backdrop of spectacular fall foliage as its setting, a wide range of actions are discovered on the gorgeous Ligonier Diamond, all through the historic city, and on the authentically reconstructed Fort Ligonier and its world-class, recently-renovated, museum.

Visit Ligonier. SHOP. DINE. PLAY. STAY

For extra particulars go to fortligonierdays.com

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Ligonier Pumpkin & Spice Festival

Hello Pumpkins! It’s time for Pumpkin & Spice and every little thing is sweet in stunning Ligonier.

Saturday, October 25

 

Savor the season with pumpkin and spice samplings out of your favourite native eating places, bakeries, cafes, wineries, and breweries.

While you’re right here, vote in your favourite Scarecrow Display — voting runs from October 18 by November 6

✨ Upcoming Holiday Events in Ligonier ✨

• Light Up Ligonier

Friday, November 28 | 6:30 – 8 p.m.

Celebrate the season because the city lights up with vacation magic and Santa involves city.

• “Let’s Get Ready to Crumble!” Cookie Walk

Saturday, December 6

Stroll by our charming Christmas Town and pattern scrumptious cookies from native bakeries and eating places.

• Ligonier Wholidays Town-Wide Open House

Sunday, December 7 | Noon – 5 p.m.

Enjoy a festive day of vacation buying, horse-drawn carriage rides, kids’s crafts, and seasonal eating.

❄️ Looking Ahead: Ligonier Ice Fest 2026 ❄️

• January 23, 24, 25

Mark your calendars for a weekend of frosty enjoyable for the entire household

• Tickets & Info: Visit business.ligonier.com/events for tickets to Pumpkin & Spice, the Cookie Walk, and extra particulars on all upcoming occasions.

• Plan Your Stay: Ligonier boasts 60+ specialty retailers, galleries, eating places, and welcoming locations to remain.

Surrounded by scenic valleys, museums, and out of doors adventures, Ligonier is a city for all seasons — particularly this one!

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Cool Daddy Brewing

Cool Daddy Brewing pours a brand new period of craft in Hunker

109 Bridge Street, Hunker

cooldaddybrewing.com

 

Cool Daddy Brewing, a family-owned craft brewery, formally opened its doorways on June 15, 2024. The brewery, situated on the sting of Hunker and New Stanton, has shortly earned accolades — together with being voted Best of the Best GOLD within the native craft brewery class for 2024.

The brewery is the inspiration of proprietor and brewmaster Todd Bartlow, who has been crafting beer because the Nineties and brings years of award-winning experience to the taproom. Together along with his spouse Joy’s artistic aptitude for customized drinks, they provide a welcoming and vibrant ambiance that includes handcrafted beers, unique cocktails and refreshing seltzers.

Cool Daddy Brewing is open Thursday by Sunday: Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Fridays from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturdays from midday to 10 p.m.; and Sundays from midday to five p.m.

Located within the stunning Laurel Highlands area, the brewery serves as each an area gathering place and a vacation spot for craft lovers. In addition to award-winning drinks, patrons can browse new merchandise and take part in rotating meals choices — from bring-your-own-food nights to weekly featured bites.