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Home » Travel » Seven Springs Autumnfest in the Laurel Highlands – Four Weekends of Pre-Ski Season Fun

Seven Springs Autumnfest in the Laurel Highlands – Four Weekends of Pre-Ski Season Fun

By: Liz  /  Published: October 10, 2019  /  Updated: December 24, 2020  /   Leave a comment

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It may not be ski season just yet, but the ultra-fun Seven Springs Autumnfest event gives the whole family a chance to have a blast at Pennsylvania’s popular mountaintop resort long before the first snowflake hits the ground.

With four themed weekends of fun, food and adventure set amidst a vivid backdrop of changing orange, red and yellow leaves, what’s not to love?

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seven springs autumnfest

GET ADVENTUROUS AT SEVEN SPRINGS AUTUMNFEST

Take a scenic chair lift ride for a sweeping view of the slopes, mountain bikers in action, the alpine slide and all the Autumnfest Seven Springs activities.

A path with trees on the side of a lush green field

A tree in the middle of a field

A group of people posing for the camera

?: Charles McCool

A group of people walking down a street

A large green field with a mountain in the background A person riding a bike down a dirt road

ski lift

Ride the alpine slide.

This was my favorite Seven Springs Autumnfest activity even though it’s an added cost. It’s not a scary ride at all — it’s just fun. Joyful fun!

Riders sit on a sled and have complete control over their own speed by pushing or pulling on a lever. Personally, I found that the sled’s natural speed through the course was just about spot on. I had the best time!

Pro tip: Plan to take your first (and maybe even second) ride right when Autumnfest activities begin. Lines build up quickly for this popular attraction and wait times could be 20-25 minutes later in the day. STILL worth it.

alpine slide

A sign on alpine slide

The quick dip is exhilarating!

Get out on the water.

Take a hydro bike, paddleboat or kayak out for a leisurely afternoon spin on the lake.

A group of orange and green boats in the water

A boat sitting on top of a beach

Stretch yourself in a whole new way with NamastHay goat yoga.

While I didn’t take part in goat yoga at Seven Springs due to the timing, I have done it before and it’s absolutely hilarious! Try to hold a pose and not laugh when goats are running here, there and everywhere.

Actually, give up and laugh. It’s so much fun!

A group of people that are standing in the grass holding goats

?: Seven Springs Resort

FAMILY ATTRACTIONS AT AUTUMNFEST SEVEN SPRINGS

No matter which themed weekend you pick (2019 included Oktoberfest, Chili and Kids’ Halloween weekends), you can count on a petting zoo, pony rides, a hay bale maze, pumpkin patch, a kids’ zone, craft show, artisans and horse-drawn wagon rides. 

Pro tip: Sign up in the kids’ zone for a wagon ride time as soon as you arrive! It’s a popular activity.

The petting zoo is hysterical! With the option to feed them by bottle or snack cup, you’ll find yourself surrounded by hungry goats, pigs, cows or donkeys in seconds. It’s so much fun!

A person petting a sheep in a pen

A person petting a donkey

A pig standing on top of a grass covered field

A small brown goat standing on grass

A close up of an animal

In one of the crafter tents, there was a mama and baby alpaca. Or maybe they were llamas? I can’t keep them straight, but they were cute!

A close up of a llama

baby llama standing on top of a pile of hay

I also spotted a very talented pumpkin carver’s booth. I’m guessing he was demo’ing his carving skills throughout the weekend, but he was just arriving when I got there.

carved pumpkin

The hay bale maze is perfect for even the littlest ones because they can see above the hay bales while solving the puzzle.

A close up of a scarecrow on top of a dry grass field

If your littles are into hands-on fun, they may enjoy painting a pumpkin or whatever else their hearts desire in the kids’ crafts area. 

painted turtle art

Kids can get their wiggles out by jumping on the Eurobungy or climbing the neighboring rock wall.

kiddie bounce ride

Photo ops are plentiful, and there’s a great spot near the pumpkin patch where you can have your portrait taken by a professional. 

Or you can just use your own camera and be silly like me.

pumpkin cutout photo op

HEAD INDOORS FOR MORE SEVEN SPRINGS AUTUMNFEST FUN!

Go bowling, play a game of mini-golf or play arcade games and rack up points for prizes in the Bear Trap Fun Zone Game Room.

A room with a golf course

video games

Fill up your belly at the Autumnfest Buffet!

I can’t believe I didn’t take any photos of my very full plate. I guess I was too darn hungry after a morning of festival fun! 

The buffet (inside the ski lodge) changes according to weekend theme, so when I visited during Oktoberfest, there were goodies like spaetzle, bratwurst, carved meat, pork chops, chicken schnitzel, potatoes au gratin, baked corn custard, braised red cabbage, veggies, salads, bread and the most amazing selection of desserts. 

A plate of food on a table, with Autumnfest and Seven Springs

?: Seven Springs Resort


Are you excited to check out the Autumnfest Seven Springs event? Pin this post to Pinterest for future travel inspiration!

SEVEN SPRINGS AUTUMNFEST

a girl scarecrow

For more information on the Seven Springs Autumnfest weekends, visit the resort’s website and contact the Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau for help in planning a trip.


Love quirky festivals? Check out this Mars-themed festival just north of Pittsburgh and the Eliot Ness Festival in Coudersport.

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