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Fall Festivals in the Johnstown, Altoona, and Laurel Highlands area

By by Eden Mishler Ihrig, MacaroniKID publisher - Johnstown, Altoona, Laurel Highlands September 25, 2024

Here’s a list of awesome upcoming family-friendly fall festivals happening in the Johnstown, Laurel Highlands, Altoona and surrounding areas!

  1. SEADS Fall Fest (Johnstown, PA)
    • Date: September 28
    • Details: A local festival at SEADS Garden Center featuring crafts, food, and entertainment.
  2. Ebensburg PotatoFest (Ebensburg, PA)
    • Date: September 28
    • Details: A quirky festival celebrating all things potato, including food, vendors, and live entertainment.
  3. Harvestfest at DelGrosso’s Park (Tipton, PA)
    • Dates: September 28-29, 2024
    • Details: A beloved annual event, Harvestfest includes craft vendors, delicious food, live entertainment, and amusement park rides. Enjoy seasonal treats like apple cider and pumpkin pies while exploring DelGrosso Park’s fall-themed activities.This is a great opportunity to experience DelGrosso Park while enjoying fall festivities! 
  4. Fall Flavors Festival (Sidman, PA)
    • Dates: September 28, 2024
    • Details: A fun festival at Berwind Wayside Festival Park with a food vendors, a coffee truck, a fun run (in Costume), Chili Cook-Off, Baking Competitions using Fall Flavors, Scarecrow Contest, Pumpkin Decorating Contest, a basket party, and more!
  5. Reeger’s Farm Pumpkin Festival (Shelocta, PA)
    • Dates: Weekends from September 28 through October 20
    • Details: A classic pumpkin festival with hayrides, corn mazes, and family-friendly activities.
  6. Bedford Fall Foliage Festival (Bedford, PA)
    • Dates: October 5-6, 2024
    • Details: One of Pennsylvania's largest festivals. Celebrate the season with over 400 exhibitors, an antique car parade, pony rides, scarecrow making, live music, children's activities and more.
  7. Fort Ligonier Days (Ligonier, PA)
    • Dates: October 13-15
    • Details: This historic fall festival features a reenactment of the Battle of Fort Ligonier, as well as craft booths, food, and entertainment.
  8. Pumpkinfest at Old Bedford Village (Bedford, PA)
    • Dates: October 19-20
    • Details: A family-friendly festival featuring pumpkin-themed activities in a historical village setting.