Weekend Planner: Verona Fall Festival, Football and the Gladiator Rock’n Run

Wondering what to do this weekend? Plum-Oakmont Patch has got you covered.

Here’s a look at what’s happening around town this weekend.

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Verona Fall Festival

Now in its 12th year, the annual Verona Fall Festival continues Friday, Sept. 6 and Saturday, Sept. 7 in the Verona Municipal Park along East Railroad Avenue near the borough building.

The event typically includes rides, games, food and more.

High School Football

Time to root for your home team. The Plum Mustangs will play Baldwin at home at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6. The Riverview Raiders will travel to Avonworth to take on the Antelopes for a night game on Friday, Sept. 6

Gladiator Rock'N Run Pittsburgh

Former American Gladiator Dan “Nitro” Clark has organized this 17-obstacle course. The Gladiator Rock’n Run kicks off at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 at the Steel City Raceway in Export.

The run benefits Talk About Curing Autism, an organization dedicated to educating, empowering and supporting families affected by autism.

During the 3.5-mile course, participants will race through fiery flames, blast through a waist-deep icy pool of water and slither along on their bellies through a trough of mud.

Spectators are encouraged to attend and enjoy concessions at the beer garden throughout the day.

Food Drive at Community Market

Donations to benefit the Plum Food Pantry will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 at the Verona Community Market.

There will be free food and drinks at the events. The drive is sponsored by the D. Johnson Erie Insurance Agency.