Just after the beginning of fall, on October 1 and 2, Hickory Pennsylvania holds is annual Hickory Apple Festival! Offering all things apple, this celebration brings to light how amazing Pennsylvania apples really are. If you are new to the Pittsburgh area, this event will get your mouth watering and give you an appreciation for your new area. Your local Pittsburgh residential movers say the 40-minute drive to Hickory is well worth it for the festival! Not only are the apples worth it, the proceeds from the event support the local fire station of Mt. Pleasant, and this is their biggest fundraising event of the year!

At the Hickory Apple Festival there is something for everyone! While the whole event is family friendly, there are separate activities kids can enjoy a little more. From petting zoos to a fire safety house, this festival will ensure your kids will have a blast while learning about fire caution and safety. Local entertainment will be present both days including “The Iron City Slickers”, one of Pittsburgh’s best country cover bands! School bands and other local performers will be in attendance as well!

We cannot forget the apples! Get ready for all things apple with these food vendors. Apple dumplings, cobbler, pie, caramel apples, and candied apples just to name a few! Food offered to accompany the apples will be roasted pork, sausages, roasted chicken and that’s just some of the mouthwatering items you can indulge in. Pittsburgh residential movers know that you will be more than satisfied leaving the Hickory Apple Festival! Not only are you supporting the local fire department, you are supporting your local vendors, and doing it satisfying your taste buds!