Dust off those well-worn boots, because the fall harvest is calling with a side of mischief. The Dirty Boots Fall Family Fun Day promises a boot-stomping good time Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Treasure Apple Valley Ranch on 8384 Anthony Highway in Quincy Township, where families can dive into autumnal adventures to celebrate the season’s bounty. Admission is $10 and includes entry to the corn maze, plus food trucks, local shopping vendors and a lineup of live music starting at noon featuring Eddie Johnson, Crash Acoustic and teenage sensation George Tyner. Youngsters can opt for the Get Mooovin’ kids package, brimming with face painting, inflatables, pumpkin painting, barrel races, stickers and more, all designed to spark joy and keep the whole crew entertained from sunup to sundown.
In a crisp nod to autumn’s bounty, where golden leaves herald the sweet siege of cider season, the Tayamentasachta Environmental Center will host its 44th Annual Apple Festival on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 500 Leitersburg St. in Greencastle. The event, the center’s largest fundraiser, channels all proceeds into sustaining its cherished environmental programs, drawing crowds for fast-selling apple dumplings and chicken barbecue dinners—arrive early to snag a plate before supplies vanish like morning mist.
In Fayetteville, where creativity simmers like a well-seasoned street taco, the Penn National Community will sizzle with the Artist Expo & Food Truck Festival on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Artists from the Chambersburg Arts Alliance, The Foundry and Penn National will showcase their works alongside a parade of food trucks dishing out diverse bites, while live music and all-day entertainment keep the vibe humming. The Mont Alto Fire Department makes a special appearance to add a heroic flair, all open to the public with free admission and parking, celebrating local talent, flavors and fellowship in a bid to knit the community closer through artful indulgence.
Waynesboro’s furry friends are gearing up to trade leashes for steins as the third annual PAWS 5K kicks off a paws-itively festive Dogtoberfest. Organized to raise funds and awareness for shelter animals, the event invites walkers, joggers and runners of all paces—solo or with leashed pets—to traverse scenic trails starting at 11 a.m. Saturday from Main Street Park. Winners snag awards announced at noon during the ensuing Dogtoberfest bash at 25 E. Main St., complete with Rough Edges Brewing’s beer tastings and sales, live music, a doggie costume contest and donation drives for pet supplies.
As pumpkins plump and leaves shimmy into autumn, Hagerstown Parks and Recreation is rustling up family fun at the free Harvest Hoedown on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fairgrounds Park, 351 N. Cleveland Ave. The harvest-themed bash near the North Pavilion offers scarecrow crafting, pumpkin and hand painting, balloon giveaways, a petting zoo, pony rides and vendor stalls, with the first 1,000 children 12 and under claiming a complimentary pumpkin.
