Coexistence Corner

The Fall Festival in Werley's Corner

By Nate Feldman

 A sign for the Fall Festival 

For the past few years, the Weisenberg/Lowhill Township historical society in Werley's Corner, PA has hosted "Der Spoatyahr Fesht," which means, "The Fall Festival," in Pennsylvania Dutch, on a weekend in the middle of September.  The festival has live music, locally produced arts and crafts and food, and a chance for visitors to see barnyard animals.  Children have the opportunity to play games and decorate pumpkins and weave baskets.  People can also enter the historical society and see old pictures and items, some of which date back many years, from the local community.