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Farmers' Markets in Our Area
Visiting farmers markets in the South Hills are more than just shopping; it’s a chance to experience the local culture, meet friendly vendors, sample fresh produce, and discover unique handmade goods. These markets give homebuyers a glimpse of the community’s character and energy while exploring different neighborhoods.
1. Bethel Park Farmers' Market
Location: South Park (Corrigan Drive near the ice-skating rink)
Dates: Tuesdays, May 6 – October 14, 3 – 7 p.m., rain or shine
Why Go: This award-winning market brings 50+ vendors, cooking demos, music, and artisan goods together. A true slice of the South Hills lifestyle.
More Info: https://www.bethelparkpa.gov/bethel-market
2. Mount Lebanon Farmers' Market
Location: Mt. Lebanon United Lutheran Church, 975 Washington Road
Days/Time: Wednesdays, 4 – 7 p.m.; long-running, beloved community staple Positively Pittsburgh
Why Go: Centrally located and walkable, this market captures the charm and connectivity of Mt. Lebanon real estate areas.
More Info: mtlebanonfarmersmarket.com
Fall Festivals in OUR MARKET
Celebrate autumn and neighborhood pride at these festive gatherings.
1. Penn Brewery Oktoberfest 2025
Location: Penn Brewery, 800 Vinial Street (Northside)
Dates: Weekends Sept 19–21 and Sept 26–28; Fri–Sat 5–11:30 p.m. (21+ only after 8 p.m.), Sun noon–7 p.m.; no cover charge
Why Go: Classic Pittsburgh Oktoberfest—German food, beer, oompah music. A fun drive from South Hills for authentic fall spirit.
2. Oktoberfest Pittsburgh
Location: Downtown Pittsburgh, Ft. Duquesne Blvd & Sixth Street Bridge
Dates: October 2–12, 2025; Sun–Thurs 12–8 p.m., Fri–Sat 12–10 p.m.
Why Go: Large-scale celebration with a giant biergarten, music, competitions like Stein Holding, and community energy—all urban and vibrant.
3. South Park Hay Day
Location: South Park Fairgrounds, 1888 Brownsville Road
Date: September 27, 2025
What to Expect: Family-friendly fun—hay rides, a maze, pumpkin patch, petting zoo, and food trucks
Why Go: Right in your backyard, offering a warm, neighborhood-centered taste of fall in South Park, one of the most loved Pittsburgh neighborhoods.
Pumpkin Patches in OUR MARKET
Celebrate autumn and neighborhood pride at these festive gatherings.
1. Trax Farms
Location: 528 Trax Road, Finleyville, PA (about 12 miles south of Pittsburgh)
Dates: Saturdays & Sundays, September 20 – October 26, 2025
Details: A beloved tradition in the South Hills for families big and small. Enjoy hayrides to a pick-your-own pumpkin patch, a giant 3-acre corn maze, plus fun additions like bounce houses, train rides, pony rides, petting zoo, balloon games, and food trucks.
Why Go: Trax Farms’ Fall Festival embodies the heart of South Hills family life—seasonal charm, friendly energy, and memories in the making.
More Info: Traxfarms.com/fall-fest
2. Triple B Farms
Location: 823 Berry Lane, Monongahela, PA (about 15 miles south of Pittsburgh)
Dates: Weekends from September 20 through October 26, 2025
Details: Big Boo Barn, Grain-Bin Basketball, two corn mazes, hayrides, farm animals, and a whole "Pumpkinland" for picking the perfect pumpkin! Other fun like jumping pillows, giant slides, rope maze, barnyard carnival, and "Pop's Farmyard" for kids and parents alike!
Why Go: Attending Triple B’s fall festival is more than just pumpkin picking—it's a vivid snapshot of the South Hills / Monongahela area lifestyle.
More Info: TripleBFarms.com/ticket.html