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Quick Getaway to Erntefest
Friday, September 25, 2009
Where: Old Economy Village in Ambridge.

How far: Half-hour from Downtown Pittsburgh.

How much: $10 for adults; $5 for children 3-17; children under 3 and Friends of Old Economy members free.

What for: If you're still in a G-20 mood, check out Old Economy Village 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. tomorrow as it celebrates Erntefest, a traditional German harvest festival. Re-enactors will show how the Harmonists and other people living in Western Pennsylvania prepared for winter in the 19th century. There will be craft demos, 1800s food preservation activities for visitors, entertainment, music and lots of German food. For details: 724-266-4500 or check out www.oldeconomyvillage.org.

Fun factor: 7.

First published on September 25, 2009 at 12:00 am