80th PA Maple Festival

A sure sign of the sweet return of spring in the Laurel Highlands is when the sap starts to run on the sugar maple trees in “Maple City, USA,” a.k.a. Meyersdale, Pennsylvania . . . home of the annual Pennsylvania Maple Festival. Thousands of visitors attend this event to observe the ritual of tapping trees and the maple production process and to stop at the town’s community center and sample the area’s renowned maple syrup on a huge stack of fluffy pancakes and sausage.

Events include:

  • demonstrations on how syrup is made
  • activities for children
  • live entertainment
  • food including the famous Lion’s pancake & sausage meal
  • concessions
  • Artists and Crafters
  • Quilt Show – a fabulous one
  • parade including the Maple Queen winner
  • horse pull contest
  • Maple Queen contest
  • antique and street rod auto shows
  • the famous ‘Legend of the Magic Water’ historical pageant
  • tours
  • and more

Learn how to tap a tree, boil sap into syrup, make sugar cakes, twirl spotza and sugar-off. You will want to take home many maple products to satisfy your sweet tooth!

While you’re at Festival Park browse our craft vendors and enjoy live entertainment on our outside stage. Plenty of food and fun are also located throughout the park. Your visit to the Pennsylvania Maple Festival should begin here.

No pets allowed on Festival Park Grounds – Service animals only

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Autumnfest

Autumnfest Returns to Seven Springs for Three Weekends of Fall Foliage and Fun This October
The Laurel Highlands’ premier fall festival features live entertainment, family activities, artisans, scenic chairlift rides and vibrant mountain foliage
SEVEN SPRINGS, Pa. – Seven Springs Autumnfest returns to Seven Springs Mountain Resort on weekends October 3-4, October 10-11 and October 17-18, 2026, bringing three weekends of live entertainment, family activities, artisan vendors, scenic chairlift rides and stunning fall foliage to the Laurel Highlands.
Held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday, Autumnfest offers guests a full day of mountain experiences, including live music, a craft marketplace, pumpkin patch, hay maze, kids’ activities, outdoor adventures and rides on the resort’s scenic chairlift and Alpine Slide.
Throughout each weekend, guests can enjoy performances from regional musicians and entertainers across multiple stages while exploring the resort’s expansive festival grounds. Family-friendly entertainment includes strolling magicians, balloon artists, face painting and interactive activities for all ages. Select weekends will also feature special events including a children’s pumpkin swim and kids’ costume parade.
The festival’s expansive craft marketplace features nearly 60 regional artisans and makers showcasing handmade goods, specialty foods, home décor, jewelry, candles and unique gifts.
Guests can take in sweeping views of Pennsylvania’s fall colors aboard scenic chairlift rides, enjoy outdoor adventures throughout the resort and sample a variety of food and beverage offerings available across the festival grounds and Main Lodge.
Admission to Autumnfest, festival entertainment, parking and shuttle service are free. Food, beverages and select activities are available for purchase.
Autumnfest also offers a chance for guests to begin thinking about ski season. Epic Pass products are on sale now, providing access to Seven Springs, Hidden Valley and Laurel Mountain, along with access to dozens of additional mountain destinations across North America and around the world.
For more information about Seven Springs, visit www.7springs.com.  For more information about Epic Pass, visit www.epicpass.com.
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68th Springs Folk Festival

The Annual Folk Festival is Springs Historical Society’s signature event, held on the first weekend in October. Come celebrate the peak of the beautiful fall foliage season at our two-day outdoor festival featuring crafts people, artisans, and entertainers. The event attracts nearly 10,000 visitors from Pennsylvania and neighboring states.

Join in the celebration of the arts and skills of our forefathers. Watch as over 100 juried artisans create. See early farming operations. Listen to music and enjoy delicious foods – fresh baked bread, donuts & take an old-fashioned hayride!

Admission

Includes parking, entrance to the grounds and museum, music performances and demonstrations.
Adults (12 and up) – $7.00
Children ages 6-11 – $4.00
Children 5 and under – Free

Pre-registered Groups of 10 or more
Please call Becky Shoemaker at 814 662 4423 for information
Adults (12 and up) – $6.00
Children – Age 6-11 – $3.00 (5 and under free)
Bus and Van Drivers Free

Dining

Pancakes & Sausage all day, donuts, homemade bread, specialty coffees, fry pies, sloppy joes, soup, pies, turkey in a cup, nuts – and more.

Dogs

We are unfortunately unable to accommodate dogs other than registered service dogs.

Accessibility

Handicapped Parking and Handicap Restrooms on Grounds

Location

1711 Springs Road, Springs, PA 15562 Rte. 669 (Springs Rd.) between Salisbury, PA (US 219N) and Grantsville, MD (US 40, I-68 exit 19) in southern Somerset County, PA; on PA/MD state line

Parking

Free Parking

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