Fall Foliage Festival

I have been visiting Bedford all my life. The first two weekends in October see the streets of the small Western Pennsylvania town transform into a bustling celebration of crafts and food stands. An antique apple cider press churns out freshly bottled nectar on the Square, calliope music plays in the background, and stalks of corn are strapped to every signpost and parking meter. Down by the water children can take pony rides, tours of the fort are available, and a juried art show takes place in the Historic Anderson House. Over the years I have found pieces of pottery, wrought iron candle holders, and paintings of local landmarks. As of late, I spend less time at the festivities on the main strip, choosing instead to walk the less traveled surrounding streets.