Explore festivals: one funnel cake at a time.
A festival that’s either set in a particular time period or springs from some aspect of history.
The McConnells Mill Heritage Festival is put on by the Rotary and offered many artisan vendors, musical entertainment, food and tours at the historic Mill. 2025 DATE: September 27-28, 2025Location: McConnells Mill State Park2697 McConnells Mill RoadPortersville, PA16051Website: https://www.facebook.com/mcconnellsmillSP **** This post documents my experience on September 29, 2019. At … Read more
Penn’s Colony Festival transports guests to the mid 1700’s where they can enjoy entertainment, period food and many artisans and crafters. 2023 DATES: CANCELLEDSeptember 16-17, 2023September 23-24, 2023 Location: 365 Saxonburg BlvdSaxonburg, PA 16056Website: https://pennscolony.com/ **** This post documents my experience on September 29, 2019. The Penn’s Colony Festival invites … Read more
The Michigan Renaissance Festival is a huge Renaissance festival with tons of entertainment, vendors, food and activities. 2026 DATESAugust 22-23, 2026August 29-30, 2026September 5-7, 2026September 12-13, 2026September 19-20, 2026September 26-27, 2026October 2-4, 2026Location: 12600 Dixie HwyHolly, MI 48442Website: https://www.michrenfest.com/ **** This post documents my experience on August 26, 2018. Down … Read more
Mountain Craft Days takes place at the Somerset Historical Center, where visitors learn about Western Pennsylvania Heritage through demonstrations, crafters and entertainment. 2026 DATE: September 11-13, 2026Location: Somerset Historical Center10649 Somerset PikeSomerset, PA 15501Website: https://www.somersethistoricalcenter.org/news-events/event-calendar.html/event/2026/09/13/mountain-craft-days/529002 ****This post documents my experience on September 9, 2017. The Somerset Historical Center is a … Read more