September Craft Shows in PA - Arts and Crafts Events in Pennsylvania

Week 1
Labor Day

September 1-7, 2008 Art & Craft Shows in PA first week of September
Monday 9/1/08 is Labor Day.

Allegheny County PA - Monroeville Pennsylvania
Monroeville Mall Craft Show
Wednesday thru Sunday - September 3 - 7, 2008 - Open mall hours.
Monroeville Mall, Route 22, Pittsburgh (Monroeville) PA (Allegheny County PA.)
Mall-wide art and craft show.
For exhibitor space contact Huff's Promotions at 330-493-4130.
Website: www.huffspromo.com.
- We also listed this event on the Allegheny County Pennsylvania Arts & Crafts Shows Directory.
Allegheny County PA - Pittsburgh Pennsylvania
The Mall at Robinson Art & Craft Show
Wednesday thru Monday - August 27 thru September 1, 2008 - Open mall hours.
The Mall at Robinson, 100 Robinson Center Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205 (Allegheny County PA.)
Mall-wide art and craft show.
For exhibitor space contact Huff's Promotions at 330-493-4130.
Website: www.huffspromo.com.
- We also listed this event on the Allegheny County PA Arts & Crafts Shows Directory.
Allegheny County PA - Pittsburgh Pennsylvania
A Fair in the Park
Friday, Saturday and Sunday - September 5, 6 & 7, 2008 (39th annual.)
Friday 1PM-7PM; Saturday 10AM-7PM; Sunday 10AM-5PM
Mellon Park, Pittsburgh, PA (Allegheny County PA.) Mellon Park is located along Fifth and Shady Avenue is Pittsburgh's Shadyside area. It is adjacent to The Pittsburgh Center for the Arts.
A Fair in the Park is an annual contemporary craft festival presented by The Craftsmen's Guild of Pittsburgh. This three-day end of summer celebration of the arts in western Pennsylvania features musical and performing arts, art and craft demonstrations, artists, crafters, live entertainment, a children's activity and project area and a variety of foods. Free and open to the public. This festival draws more than 20,000 people.
Contact: Nicole Capozzi, 412-687-8858 or "boxheartexpress @ earthlink.net"
Website: www.craftsmensguild.org/Fair_web/Site/fairhome.html.
- We also listed this event on the Allegheny County PA Arts & Crafts Shows Directory and made a note on the Allegheny County PA Fairs & Festivals Directory.
Allegheny County PA - Sewickley Pennsylvania
Sewickley Harvest Festival - September 6, 2008
For details, see the Allegheny County PA Fairs & Festivals Directory - Click Here.
Armstrong County PA - Apollo Pennsylvania
The Labor United Celebration
Sunday and Monday - August 31, 2008 & September 1, 2008 - 11AM to 7PM
Northmoreland Park, 280 Markle Road, Apollo, PA 15613 (Armstrong County PA.)
Family festival sponsored by the Labor United Celebration, Inc. and the Westmoreland County Bureau of Parks and Recreation. Free admission and parking. Entertainment, music, food, arts and crafts show, carnival rides, flea market and more. (Westmoreland County Parks sponsors three Arts & Crafts Shows each summer, which are part of festivals: Super Fun Day in June, the August Fun Fest and the Labor United Celebration in September.)
For more information and vendor application, please contact Westmoreland County Parks and Recreation at 724-830-3950 or see Website: www.co.westmoreland.pa.us/parks/cwp/view.asp?a=3&q=619545.
- We also listed this event on the Armstrong County PA Fairs & Festivals Directory and the Armstrong County Arts & Crafts Shows Directory.
Blair County PA - Altoona Pennsylvania
Altoona First Festival
PA Fall Festival at Lakemont Park
Pennsylvania Fall Festival - The Festival at Lakemont Park
Friday, Saturday and Sunday - September 5, 6 & 7, 2008 - Rain or shine.
Friday Noon to 8PM, Saturday 10AM to 8PM, Sunday 10AM to 6PM.
Lakemont Park, Altoona PA (Blair County PA.)
Annual festival always held the weekend after Labor Day with arts, crafts, antiques, collectibles, food, entertainment and more. Also see the Keystone Country Festival below - there are TWO events now!
Website: www.pennsylvania-mountains-of-attractions.com/pa-fall-festival.html.
- We also listed this event on the Blair County PA Fairs and Festivals Directory and the Blair County PA Arts & Crafts Shows Directory.
Blair County PA - Altoona Pennsylvania
Keystone Country Festival
The Altoona Mirror Keystone Country Festival
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 5, 6 & 7, 2008 - Rain or shine.
Friday Noon to 8PM, Saturday 10AM to 8PM, Sunday 10AM to 6PM.
Blair County Convention Center, One Convention Center Drive, Altoona, PA 16602. (Blair County PA.) Also see the Altoona First Festival above - there are TWO events now!
Indoor and outdoor annual festival always held the weekend after Labor Day with 200+ vendors with fine art, quality crafts, antiques, collectibles, quilt show, demonstrations, new merchandise, food, children's activities, antique car show, entertainment and more. This event draws approx. 10,000 visitors.
Contact: AMCVB at 814-943-4183 or 800-842-5866
Websites: www.alleghenymountains.com or www.alleghenymountains.org.
- We also listed this event on the Blair County PA Fairs & Festivals Directory and the Blair County Arts & Crafts Events Directory.
Bucks County PA - Doylestown Pennsylvania
Doylestown Arts Festival
Saturday and Sunday, September 6 & 7, 2008
Saturday 10AM to 5PM, Sunday 11AM to 5PM
Downtown Doylestown, State & Main Streets and West Oakland and Hamilton Streets, Doylestown PA (Bucks County PA.)
Annual arts festival with more than 160 artisans presenting their work for sale (crafts, photography, furniture, jewelry and more), scarecrow-making, food court, live entertainment, music and more. See Website for details and vendor information and applications. NOTE: Webpage for this event is for the 2007 show and has not been updated for 2008 as of 2/5/08.
Website: www.doylestownalliance.org/artsfestival2007.htm or www.doylestownalliance.org.
- We also listed this event on the Bucks County PA Arts & Crafts Show Directory.
Butler County PA - Saxonburg Pennsylvania
Saxonburg Festival of the Arts
Saturday and Sunday, September 8 & 9, 2007 (22nd annual.)
2008 dates not posted on this event's website as of 2/6/08.
Saturday 8AM to 8PM, Sunday 10AM to 6PM.
The Festival will be held in Historic Saxonburg, located in Southeastern Butler County, with exhibits and performances daily in Roebling Park and on Main Street. Sponsored by the Saxonburg Historical Restoration Commission. Free admission and free parking. Art, craft and photography exhibits, music, foods, children's activities, 5K race, community walk, gas engine and antique tractor exhibits. Car cruise on Sunday.
Website: www.saxonburgareabusiness.com/pdf/festival07.pdf.
- We also listed this event on the Butler County PA Arts & Crafts Shows Directory.
Chester County PA - Kennett Square Pennsylvania
Mushroom Festival
Saturday and Sunday, September 6 & 7, 2008 (23rd annual)
Annual festival with arts and crafts - draws approx. 120,000 people.
For details, see the Chester County PA Fairs and Festivals Directory - Click Here.
Clarion County PA - New Bethlehem Pennsylvania
Art in the Park
Sunday, September 7, 2008, 11AM to 5PM
Gumtown Park, Water Street, New Bethlehem, PA 16242 (Clarion County PA.)
Annual art festival held the Sunday after Labor Day. The "Art in the Park" art festival is a fun filled, family oriented event. No admission fee for a day of free activities for children, hay rides, all-day entertainment on stage, art and crafter displays. Also, food is available. A beautiful exhibit of art work entered by area artists features work in oil, acrylics, water colors. photography (color and black & white), crafts, textiles, drawings, mixed media, and sculpture. For information or entry form to enter art work, contact the New Bethlehem Area Free Public Library at 814.275.2870. Benefits the New Bethlehem Area Free Public Library.
Webpage: http://users.adelphia.net/~newbiepl/art.htm.
- We also listed this event on the Clarion County PA Arts & Crafts Shows Directory.
Dauphin County PA - Harrisburg Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza
Thursday thru Sunday - September 4 - 7, 2008
Expo Hall of the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg, PA (Dauphin County PA.)
The exhibits of the Extravaganza will offer over six hundred quilts and garments presented in gallery style as well as more than two hundred vendor booths offering everything from completed quilts and garments to all the supplies and equipment used in making them.
Website: www.quiltfest.com/activities.asp?id=4.
- We also listed this event on the Dauphin County PA Arts & Crafts Shows Directory.
Delaware County PA - Chadds Ford Pennsylvania
Chadds Ford Days
Saturday and Sunday, September 6 & 7, 2008 (43rd annual)
For details see the Delaware County PA Fairs & Festivals Directory - Click Here.
Lancaster County PA - Lancaster Pennsylvania
First Fridays
Downtown Lancaster PA (Lancaster County PA.)
First Fridays occur on the first Friday evening of every month year round. Over 90 art galleries and shops extend their hours and stay open to 8PM - some even later. Additional activities are scheduled plus street entertainment including roaming musicians, stilt walkers, magicians, ice sculptors and more.
Website: www.lancasterarts.com - then go to First Fridays.
- We also listed this event on the Lancaster County PA Arts & Crafts Shows Directory.
Lancaster County PA - Lancaster Pennsylvania
Long's Park Art & Craft Festival
Labor Day Weekend - Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday - August 29 thru September 1, 2008 (28th annual)
Long's Park, Lancaster PA (Lancaster County PA.)
Fine art and crafts, food, entertainment. This event has been named by the Harris List as one of the top two fine art and craft shows on the East Coast.
Website: www.longspark.org.
- We also listed this event on the Lancaster County PA Arts & Crafts Shows Directory.
Lancaster County PA - Ephrata Pennsylvania
Ephrata Merchant's Arts & Crafts Festival & Restaurant Fair
Saturday, September 6, 2008 (35th annual) - 9AM to 3PM
This event usually runs the Saturday after Labor Day.
East & West Main Streets and North & South State Streets in Ephrata, PA (Lancaster County PA.)
This festival offers more than 200 artisans displaying arts and crafts plus local restaurants offering favorite foods.
- Free shuttle service to Grater Park for the Fall Cruise that runs at that same time. Classic car show event held in Grater Park along Cocalico Creek with hot rods and classic vehicles, music and more.
- We also listed this event on the Lancaster County PA Arts & Crafts Shows Directory and the Lancaster County PA Fairs & Festivals Directory.
Lancaster County PA - Strasburg Pennsylvania
Strasburg Heritage Day
Saturday, September 6, 2008 - 9AM to 4PM
Strasburg, PA (Lancaster County PA.)
Outdoor annual festival held the Saturday after Labor Day with approximately 100 vendors displaying art, crafts, antiques, etc. Demonstrations, food, live music.
Contact: Strasburg Heritage Society, P.O. Box 81, Strasburg, PA 17579. 717-687-5662.
Website: www.strasburgheritagepa.org/strasburg_heritage_events.html.
- We also listed this event on the Lancaster County PA Arts & Crafts Show Directory and the Lancaster County PA Fairs & Festivals Directory.
Luzerne County PA - Hazelton Pennsylvania
Hazelton Funfest
Saturday and Sunday, September 8 & 9, 2007 (29th annual.)
2008 dates not posted on this event's website as of 2/5/08.
Large annual festival with lots of arts and crafts - for details, see the Luzerne County PA Fairs & Festivals Directory - Click Here.
Mercer County PA - Mercer Pennsylvania
Lake Latonka Craft Fair (Lake Latonka Arts, Crafts and Trade Fair)
Saturday, September 8, 2007 - 9AM to 4PM. (Date is tentative and subject to change - see Website.)
2008 date not posted on the Latonka Website as of 2/6/08.
Lake Latonka, Mercer PA (Mercer County PA.) I-79 Exit 121, 3 miles north of I-80. Turn left towards Mercer, take the first right onto North Cottage Road, then turn left into Lake Latonka at the teepee.
Annual craft show with more than 100 arts, crafts and trade booths. Food, music and entertainment. For vendor space:
Contact: Sue Weltner 724-475-3203.
Website: www.latonkawebsite.com.
- We also listed this event on the Mercer County PA Craft Show Directory.
Warren County PA - Sheffield Pennsylvania
Tall Oaks Autumn and Christmas Shopping Fest
For details, see on-going events below - click here.
Warren County PA - Pittsfield Pennsylvania
Wild Wind Folk Art & Craft Festival
Saturday and Sunday, September 6 & 7, 2008 (29th annual) - 10AM to 5PM each day.
Warren County Fairgrounds, Route 6, Pittsfield PA (Warren County PA.) Located 14 miles west of Warren, PA.
Annual traditional craft faire featuring more than 100 juried artisans, food, music, demonstrations, children's activities.
Contact: Liz Allen, 814-723-0707
Website: www.wildwindfestival.com.
- We also listed this event on the Warren County PA Arts & Crafts Show Directory and made a note on the Warren County PA Fairs & Festivals Directory.
Westmoreland County PA - Greensburg Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Arts & Crafts Colonial Festival
Labor Day Weekend - Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday - August 29, 2008 through September 1, 2008 (15th annual.)
Friday and Monday 10AM to 6PM, Saturday and Sunday 10AM to 8PM.
Westmoreland County Fairgrounds, Mt. Pleasant Road, Greensburg, PA. (Westmoreland County PA.)
More than 200 arts and crafts booths, petting zoo, entertainment, Civil War encampment, food and more. Rated one of the top 20 craft shows in America.
Contact: 724-863-4577
Web site: www.familyfestivals.com/colonialfestival.html.
- We also listed this event on the Westmoreland County PA Arts & Crafts Show Directory and made a note on the Westmoreland County PA Fairs & Festivals Directory.

Week 2

September 8 - 14, 2008
Craft Shows in PA second week of September

Allegheny County PA - Sewickley Pennsylvania
Fall Gallery Walk
Friday, September 12, 2008 - 5PM to 8:30PM
Several galleries and shops will exhibit fine artwork, hosting openings and receptions. These events are free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Sewickley Valley Chamber of Commerce.
- We also listed this event on the Allegheny County PA Arts & Crafts Shows Directory.
Armstrong County PA - Kittanning Pennsylvania
"Antiquing Along the Allegheny" Annual Antique & Craft Fair
Saturday, September 13, 2008 - 8AM to 3PM
Riverfront Park, Kittanning PA - located off Route 422.
70+ dealers and vendors with quality antiques, collectibles, crafts and food. Reproductions and new merchandise are not suitable. An appraiser will also be available - $5 per item (limit two.) Sponsored by Kit-Han-Ne Questers. No admission charge to public. For information, contact: Call Rovena 724-548-1015 or Lori 724-543-6247
Web site: www.ArmstrongCounty.com.
- We also listed this event on the PA Antique Show & Collectible Event Directory and the Armstrong County PA Arts & Craft Show Directory.
Beaver County PA - Aliquippa Pennsylvania
Saturday, September 15, 2007 (14th annual)
2008 date not posted on the AAUD Website as of 2/6/08.
Franklin Avenue, Aliquippa, PA 15001 (Beaver County PA.)
Annual arts and music festival sponsored by the Aliquippa Alliance for Unity and Development. Entertainment, art show, craft displays, children's activities, food vendors, rib cook-off and parade.
Contact: 724-378-2882
Website: www.aaud.org or www.aaud.org/art.html.
- We also listed this event on the Beaver County PA Fairs & Festivals Directory and the Beaver County PA Arts & Crafts Shows Directory.
Bucks County PA - New Hope PA (and Lambertville New Jersey)
Second Saturdays in New Hope and Lambertville
New Hope and Lambertville business communities invite you to come out each month for a special evening of fun, food and arts. Celebrated from 5PM to 9 PM on the second Saturday of the month, many of the businesses in town offer special events. Everything from art exhibitions and demonstrations to receptions can be found in our downtown. Come and walk the New Hope Lambertville Bridge for art and culture on both sides of the Delaware. Make a day trip out of New Hope and Lambertville and experience the fun and beauty these river towns have to offer.
Website: www.secondsaturdaysnewhope.com.
- We also listed this event on the Bucks County PA Art & Craft Event Directory and the New Jersey State Directory.
Dauphin County PA - Hummelstown Pennsylvania
Hummelstown Arts Festival
Saturday, September 13, 2008 - 9AM to 5PM
On the Square, Main Street, Hummelstown PA 17036. Hummelstown is located two miles from Hershey PA and 10 miles from Harrisburg PA. (Dauphin County PA.)
Sponsored by the Arts Festival Committee. If interested in being a vendor, please submit a letter to: Hummelstown Arts Festival, Inc. PO Box 118 Hummelstown PA 17036.
Website: www.hummelstown.com.
- We also listed this event on the Dauphin County PA Arts & Crafts Show Directory.
Delaware County PA - Media, Pennsylvania
Johnny Appleseed Arts & Crafts Festival
Saturday and Sunday, September 13 & 14, 2008 - 10AM to 5PM
(Rain date: September 20 & 21, 2008.)
Linvilla Orchards, 137 West Knowlton Road (between Routes 352 & 452), Media, PA (Delaware County PA.)
Annual arts and crafts festival with more than 130 exhibitors offering a wide variety of crafts, photography, jewelry, and more.
Contact: 610-876-7116
Website: www.linvilla.com/events/arts_and_crafts.php.
- We also listed this event on the Delaware County PA Arts & Crafts Show Directory.
Lackawanna County PA - Scranton Pennsylvania
Craft Show
Thursday thru Sunday - September 11 - 14, 2008
The Mall at Steamtown, 300 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503 (Lackawanna County PA.)
This is a mall-wide craft event.
Contact: To be an exhibitor contact Beverly Babcock, Rainbow Crafts, 570-561-5658 or "RainbowCraftShow @ aol.com".
Website: http://RainbowCraftShow.tripod.com.
- We also listed this event on the Lackawanna County PA Craft Show Directory.
Pike County PA - Milford Pennsylvania
Art After Dark
Held the second Saturday of each month (April thru September.)
Various businesses and galleries throughout Milford, PA 18337 (Pike County PA.)
An evening of art, shopping, and dining from 6PM to 9PM. A number of galleries host receptions, performances, art demonstrations, etc.
- We also listed this event on the Pike County PA Arts and Crafts Shows and Events Directory.
Somerset County PA - Somerset Pennsylvania
Mountain Craft Days
Friday, Saturday and Sunday - September 5, 6 & 7, 2008
Annual festival always held in September - the weekend after Labor Day - rain or shine. Friday, Saturday & Sunday - 10AM to 5PM each day.
Somerset Historical Center, 10649 Somerset Pike, Somerset, PA 15501 (Somerset County PA.)
100+ craftspeople, craft demonstrations, early-American foods, etc. Mountain Craft Days was founded in 1970 to preserve and interpret the wonderful historic craft and trades heritage of Somerset County, and with over 100 booths and a dozen outdoor performance sites located within walking distance of each other in gentle meadows and along wooded paths a wonderful mix of historical demonstrations, music, and food is available for visitors to explore and enjoy. Shuttle buses available on Saturday & Sunday.
Contact: Somerset Historical Center 814-445-6077
Website: www.somersethistoricalcenter.org/mountain_craft_days.htm.
- We also listed this event on the Somerset County PA Arts & Crafts Shows Directory and made a note on the Somerset County PA Fairs & Festivals Directory.
Venango County PA - Seneca Pennsylvania
Annual Cranberry Festival
Morrison Park, Seneca, PA (Venango County PA.)
Annual festival with an arts and crafts show - for details see the Venango County PA Fairs & Festivals Directory - Click Here.
Warren County PA - Sheffield Pennsylvania
Tall Oaks Autumn and Christmas Shopping Fest
For details, see on-going events below - click here.
Westmoreland County PA - Greensburg Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Arts & Crafts Colonial Festival
Friday thru Monday - August 29, 30 & 31, 2008 thru Monday, September 1, 2008 (Labor Day Weekend.)
Friday and Monday 10AM to 6PM, Saturday and Sunday 10AM to 8PM
Westmoreland County Fairgrounds, Mt. Pleasant Road, Greensburg, PA. (Westmoreland County PA.)
More than 200 arts and crafts booths, petting zoo, entertainment, Civil War encampment, food and more. Rated one of the top 20 craft shows in America.
Contact: 724-863-4577
Web site: www.familyfestivals.com/colonialfestival.html.
- We also listed this event on the Westmoreland County PA Arts and Crafts Show Directory and made a note on the Westmoreland County Fairs & Festivals Directory.

Week 3

September 15-21, 2008
Craft Shows in PA third week of September

Allegheny County PA - Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (Shadyside)
Arts Festival - The Art Festival on Walnut Street
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, September 19, 20 & 21, 2008 (11th annual)
NOTE: 2008 dates not posted on art festival website as of 2/6/08. Shadyside Website lists this event as only Saturday & Sunday 9/20/08 & 9/21/08.
Friday Noon to 9:30PM, Saturday 10AM to 9:30PM, Sunday 10AM to 5PM
Outdoor juried arts festival with national, regional and local artists, held on Walnut Street between South Aiken Avenue and South Negley Avenue, Shadyside (Pittsburgh) PA. This event draws more than 50,000 visitors.
Contact: 412-682-1298
Website: www.thinkshadyside.com or www.artfestival.com/art-shows/shadyside-pennsylvania-art-festival.php.
- We also listed this event on the Allegheny County PA Arts & Crafts Show Directory.
Armstrong County PA - Dayton Pennsylvania
Annual Arts and Crafts Festival
Saturday, September 20, 2008 (2nd annual) - 9AM to 3PM
Marshall House Museum, 107 North State Street, Dayton PA
Contact: Dayton Area Local History Society 814-257-8846
Website: www.daytonpa.org - then go to Events.
- We also listed this event on the Armstrong County PA Arts & Crafts Directory.
Beaver County PA - Aliquippa Pennsylvania
Antique Equipment & Crafts Show
Friday, Saturday & Sunday - September 21, 22 & 23, 2007 (24th annual)
2008 dates not posted on this event's website as of 6/19/08.
Raccoon Township Fire Department, 4061 Patterson Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001 (Beaver County PA.)
Website: www.bvaec.itgo.com.
- We also listed this event on the Beaver County PA Arts & Crafts Shows Directory and the PA Antique Show & Collector Event Directory.
Beaver County PA - Monaca Pennsylvania
Beaver Valley Mall Arts & Crafts Show
Wednesday thru Saturday, September 17 - 21, 2008. Open mall hours.
Beaver Valley Mall, 570 Beaver Valley Mall, Routes 18 & 51, Monaca, PA 15061. (Beaver County PA.)
Mall-wide art and craft show. For exhibitor space, contact Huff's Promotions at 330-493-4130.
Website: www.huffspromo.com.
- We also listed this event on the Beaver County PA Arts & Crafts Shows Directory.
Butler County PA - Saxonburg Pennsylvania
Penns Colony Festival
Two weekends - September 20 & 21, 2008 AND September 27 & 28, 2008 (24th annual)
Saturdays 10AM to 6PM, Sundays 10AM to 5PM.
Penns Colony Fairgrounds, Saxonburg, PA (Butler County PA.)
A grand celebration of Early American arts, crafts and entertainment.
Website: www.pennscolony.com.
Webpage for this event: www.pennscolony.com/Festival/festival.html.
- Note from Linda & Rich: We have attended this Craft Festival - it is WONDERFUL! We hope to attend this festival every year! We also listed this event on the Butler County PA Arts & Crafts Shows Directory and made a note on the Butler County PA Fairs & Festivals Directory.
Cambria County PA - Summerhill Pennsylvania
New Germany Festival of Arts and Crafts
Saturday and Sunday, September 20 & 21, 2008
Saturday 10AM to 6PM, Sunday 11AM to 5PM
1635 New Germany Road, Summerhill PA 15958 (just off Route 219 in New Germany PA - Cambria County PA.)
A juried event featuring only handmade crafts. Musical entertainment, good homemade food and activities for the kids.
Contact: 814-495-4079 or "russandmarylou23 @ yahoo.com".
- We also listed this event on the Cambria County PA Art & Craft Show Directory.