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Fabulous Fall Events Delight All Ages in Mercer County, PA

Mercer County, PA – Visitors to Mercer County, PA, will have several family-friendly activities to enjoy each weekend in October and the first weekend in November. Now through November 6, 2016, gather your family and friends and “get lost” in a corn maze, take a hayride, or get frightened at a haunted barn.

Coolspring Corn Maze & Farm Market in Mercer, PA, is open Fridays 4 p.m. – 11 p.m.; Saturdays 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.; and Sundays 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. through November 6 and showcases many activities. Included with admission are a corn maze, indoor hay maze, hayride, pedal tractor racetrack, two 40′ mountain slides, and barnyard board game. For an additional fee, guests can enjoy mechanical bull riding, gemstone mining, pony rides, cow train, and pumpkin blaster. www.coolspringmaze.com

Fall Travel to Mercer County

The Corn Maze & Fall Fun at Irons Mill Farmstead in New Wilmington, PA, is open Fridays and Saturdays 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. through October 30. At the farmstead, partake in over 30 attractions such as hayrides, corn maze, corn cob beach, slides, pumpkin patch, jumping pillows, pig races, Irons Mill Hill, pumpkin bowling, climb Mt. Arthur, buckaroo ball town, duck races, playground and more. There are additional fees for farmstead express, apple sling shot, and to rent a campfire. www.ironsmillfarmstead.com

Fair Haven Farms in Grove City, PA, is a destination for all fall family activities. The Fall Festival is open to the public, Saturdays 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Sundays 12 noon – 7 p.m. through October 30. Pumpkins and fall decorations are available to purchase. The admission fee includes the corn maze and a hayride to the pumpkin patch where you can choose a pumpkin for purchase right from the field. Other activities featured are giant slides, hamster wheels, tepee tunnel, Straw Mountain, tire extravaganza, a corn crib to play in and much more. www.fairhavenfarms.net

Hell’s Hollow Haunt in Mercer, PA, is a two-attraction haunt with the three-story Bloody Barn, the Haunted Hay Wagon of Horror, and a free walk through the Frightening Field of Corn. Open October 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 28, 29 and 30, from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. www.hellshollowhaunt.com

About Mercer County, PA

Located in Western Pennsylvania, Mercer County PA is home to Grove City Premium Outlets, boutiques, and unique specialty stores for shoppers. The area is also known for wine and brew tours, WaterFire Sharon PA outdoor adventure, and outstanding golf. Golf Digest ranked Mercer County, PA as one of its top golf destinations. Visitors can dine on mouthwatering cuisine at an array of fine restaurants and then stay overnight in a well-appointed hotel, a luxurious bed and breakfast, or a cozy country inn. Close to Pittsburgh, Erie, Cleveland, and southern Ontario, Canada, Mercer County PA is easily accessible via I-80 and I-79. Our County offers the perfect escape. For more information, visit www.VisitMercerCountyPa.net.

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VisitMercerCountyPA is the Tourism Promotion Agency (TPA) for Mercer County, Pennsylvania. We are passionate about promoting Mercer County, PA as a destination for tourists.
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