Cambria County’s Fall Fun Checklist
Fall is for pumpkins, corn mazes, festivals, and all the spooky things! Gather your friends and family and make a weekend trip to Cambria County. How many of these great activities can you check off your fall bucket list?
Fun on the Farm!
Weakland Farms Corn Maze
(Recurring weekends in September & October) – In addition to the fun farm activities, Weakland Farms will also feature special events throughout September and October. Events include a Craftastic Craft Show, Car Cruise In, Paint a Pumpkin Night, Flashlight Night and Artistry from Scratch Craft Classes. Check out their Facebook page for dates and more details! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064687777346
Photo credit: Hite Farms Corn Maze
Hite Farms Corn Maze
(Recurring weekends in September & October) – More farm fun in Patton, PA! Featuring a corn maze, wagon ride to the pumpkin patch, corn box, barnyard animals, bouncy house and more! Follow Hite Farms Corn Maze on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HiteFarmsCornMaze
Vale Wood Farms
(Recurring weekends in October) – The farm is filled with fall fun! Games, corn maze, giant corn box, pumpkin patch, farm animals, and plenty of fall photo ops! Stay up-to-date on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/valewoodfarms
Dickert Farms
(October 11-14) – A long weekend of fun farm events! Hayrides, pumpkin patch, farm animals, corn maze, vendors, and a farm market! Follow Dickert Farms on Facebook for more pop-up events: https://www.facebook.com/dickertfarms
Spooky Experiences!
Photo credit: Shawn Stiffler
WPA Cryptid and Supernatural Expo
(September 28 & 29 @ Johnstown Masonic Event & Conference Center) – This event will kick off your spooky season! In addition to talented vendors, distinguished guest speakers will be presenting on topics such as UFOs, Bigfoot, Cryptids, and the paranormal. For more information, go to: https://www.facebook.com/groups/6031731650239545
Photo credit: Haunted Hollow
Haunted Hollow
(Recurring Weekends in September & October) – Located in Rockwood, PA, the Haunted Hollow is one of Western Pennsylvania’s premier haunted attractions. It’s raw and authentic, from the dark hallways of an actual circa 1800’s farmhouse to the blood-red color of the acid mine drainage, the putrid, rotting smell of the swamp gases, and wagon rides across desolate, moonlit fields. For the most up-to-date information, visit their website: https://hauntedhollow.net/
Photo credit: The Haunted Acres
The Haunted Acres
(Recurring Weekends in October) – Experience “The Fear Within” this fall! Cambria County has many trails, but none that are spookier than the Haunted Acres! Visit their website to learn more about this year’s theme…if you dare! https://www.thehauntedacres.com/
Photo credit: Wicked Woods
Wicked Woods
(Recurring Weekends in October) – A terrifying tradition! A free haunted trail located in Johnstown, PA, open throughout October. Check out their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/WickedWoodsPA
Photo credit: Community Arts Center of Cambria County
Tales of Music and Monsters: The Sequel
(October 12 & 13) – A night of classic songs and tales of fright returns with more spooky stories told by the monsters themselves! Join the Community Arts Center of Cambria County to learn the stories of Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, and the bride of Frankenstein, as well as revisit some stories from last time! For more information, go to their event page: https://caccc.org/log-art-theatre-details#ab068aa5-1a54-43d7-885a-75bc0f8d6f6b
Fall Festivals and Family-Fun!
New Germany Festival of Arts and Crafts
(September 21 & 22) The annual event celebrates homemade arts and crafts. Food and live entertainment are available at the venue. All proceeds benefit the Summerhill Volunteer Fire Department. For more information, visit https://www.newgermanyartsandcrafts.com/home.
Polacek Family Johnstown Slavic Fest
(September 20 & 21) Visit Johnstown and the Heritage Discovery Center for one of the area’s top ethnic festivals! Featuring authentic Slavic music, Slavic folk dance performances, homemade Slavic food, beer, wine and spirits, and more! For a full schedule of events go to: https://www.facebook.com/events/2202041950132988
Ebensburg PotatoFest
(September 28) – One of Cambria County’s most popular annual festivals! The Ebensburg PotatoFest celebrates Cambria County potatoes and their growers. The one-day event features entertainers, over 200 crafters and artisans, and plenty of carbs! For festival updates, visit their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ebensburgpotatofest
Apple Cider Festival
(October 6) – The annual event at Prince Gallitzin State Park features over 100 vendors of handmade crafts, food vendors, cider pressing demonstrations, live music, chainsaw carving, hayrides, and more! Check out their event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1950458642022084
Lorain/Stonycreek Hiking Trails Fall Bash
(October 12) – A fun fall day featuring musical entertainment, mobile mini golf, axe throwing, trunk or treat, costume contests, and more! For more information, go to: https://www.facebook.com/lorainstonycreekhikingtrails
Photo credit: Community Arts Center of Cambria County
ARToberFEST
(October 12) – A free admission, family day festival at the Community Arts Center of Cambria County! Featuring a free “Kids’ Korner” with arts and crafts, musical entertainment, pumpkin painting, and pumpkin bowling. For a schedule of activities, go to: https://caccc.org/artoberfest
Photo credit: Johnstown Area Heritage Association
Halloween Hullabaloo
(October 12) – Join JAHA for a spooktacular night of games, stories, and of course CANDY! Begin your journey at The Heritage Discovery Center where you will get a passport of events. Stay and play a spell! The Johnstown Children’s Museum will mostly be open and games galore are waiting to be played! Follow your passport through Cambria City to get candy from some of our neighbors! Visit Wagner Ritter House and Garden to learn about the family, see the witchy decorations, and do a craft! For more information, visit their website: https://www.jaha.org/events/halloween-hullabaloo-4/
Johnstown Halloween Parade
(October 29) – One of Johnstown’s most popular traditions! Sponsored by Discover Downtown Johnstown Partnership. The parade begins at Sargent’s Stadium at the Point and travels down Main Street.
Halloween @ Central Park
(Recurring evenings in October) – A Downtown Johnstown tradition! The spooooooky Central “Park Boneyard” display will run each night from October 19th through Halloween from 6:30-9 PM. Bring the family down to check out the scarecrow display, animated musical scene, skeletons, pumpkins, and more.
21+ Fun!
Photo credit: Stone Bridge Brewing Company
Oktoberfest
(September 21) – Join Stone Bridge Brewing Company as they shut down the streets and party all day! Three great bands, amazing German food, and of course great locally-made beer. Tickets include entry, a beer mug, and your first beer free. Cocktails and wine will also be available. For more information or to order tickets, go to: https://www.stonebridgebeer.com/event-list.
Photo credit: You in Flood City
Johnstown Zombie Crawl
(October 19) – The annual Johnstown Zombie Crawl brings the undead together in an enjoy-at-your-own-pace tour of local watering holes! Whether you’re a part of the mob, or simply having dinner downtown, you’ll have front-row seats to a full zombie takeover of the City. For full event details and updates, follow You in Flood City on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/youinfc
For more information about other great upcoming events in Cambria County, visit our calendar of events!