Oktoberfest celebrations, cultural food festivals and a new restaurant is opening downtown this weekend!
Friday, September 15
Farm Aid Eve at Wigle Whiskey
Kick off Farm Aid weekend with a party at Wigle’s Barrlehouse and Whiskey Garden. They’ll have food from local farmers, and live music from the Banditos. Tickets are $60 each, and can be purchased online.
Penn Brewery Oktoberfest
No need to travel to Germany – Penn Brewery is bringing Oktoberfest to you! Don your lederhosen and get ready to party. This annual event is always a good time, with tons of food, live music and an endless supply of German-inspired beer. It wouldn’t be fall in Pittsburgh without Oktoberfest at Penn Brewery.
Craft Beers & Classic Cars at the Frick
For the third year in a row, the Frick is hosting their Craft Beers & Classic Cars event. Guests are invited to sample Pittsburgh’s finest craft brews alongside the Frick’s collection of historic carriages and automobile. Brewers include Grist House, Four Seasons Brewing Company & Pub, Spoonwood Brewing Co., East End Brewing Company, Full Pint Brewing, and Helicon Brewing. Tickets can be purchased online.
Stuff’d Pierogi Bar Soft Opening
Breaking news: A gourmet pierogi restaurant is coming to downtown Pittsburgh! Welcome Stuff’d Pierogi Bar to the neighborhood at their soft opening, starting at 11:00 a.m.
Humane Animal Rescue Yappy Hour
Kick off the weekend with your favorite puptail at Element to raise money for the Humane Animal Rescue, which is helping displaced animals from Texas find new homes. The event runs from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., and friendly dogs are allowed on the patio! More information can be found on the event page.
In Bed By Ten Dance Party at Spirit
Get yourself to Spirit for one last summer dance party. It’s a $5 cover donation to get in (which will benefit Handmade Arcade’s new Youth Maker Scholarship Program), and booze and pizza is pay-as-you-go. More info can be found on the event page.
2017 Pittsburgh Lebanese Festival
Explore foods from Lebanon at the annual Pittsburgh Lebanese Festival, held at Our Lady of Victory Church in Scott Township. Enjoy spinach pies, tabbouleh, kibbee, lamb kabob and more. Held over three days, enjoy live music and even more fun. Admission is free to this event. More information can be found online.
IKEA Traditional Swedish Crayfish Party
Experience a traditional Swedish crayfish party, hosted by IKEA. Tickets to the event include an all-you-can-eat crayfish buffet, cucumber salad, and live music from accordion artist, Don Shandy.
Saturday, September 16
Food Truck Fest
Food trucks will be gathering at Our Lady of Grace’s parking lot in Scott Township from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., and will include Bull Dawgs, Health-o-licious, Evil Swine, Mission Mahi, Oh My Grill and more.
Beaver Wine Festival
Held on Third Street in Beaver, PA, fifteen different wineries come together for the Beaver Wine Festival. Sip drinks from places like Vollant Mill Winery, Wilhelm Winery, Wapiti Ridge Wine Cellars, and more. There will also be local food trucks and talented musicians. Tickets can be purchased online, or at the festival.
The Pittsburgh Pancakes & Booze Art Show
Back again by popular demand! Pancakes & Booze, the popular traveling art show, is cruising through Pittsburgh again this September. The 21-and-over art show will feature over 75 regional artists an anything-goes warehouse environment. There will be body painting, music and of course, booze. Tickets can be purchased online.
Mon Valley Sizzles
Sizzling music and sizzling food in the Mon Valley this September. You don’t want to miss this exciting food and music festival that supports the revitalization of the mon valley area. There will be nine musical acts, and food from Midnight Munchies, Rogue Barbecue, Fire Fries, Revival Chili and Iron Oven. Beer will be available by Yuengling, wines and signature spirits will be available from Blue Dust. Tickets can be purchased online.
Sunday, September 17
Candles and Mimosas at The Candle Lab
The Candle Lab in Lawrenceville is hosting a custom candle morning event, with a complimentary beer-mosa, made with juice freshly-squeezed by Reed & Co, and beer from Hop Farm Brewing Company. Find out more on their event page.
Pittsburgh Chinese Cultural Festival
You’ll find authentic Chinese food, art and entertainment at the Pittsburgh Chinese Cultural Festival at Mellon Park. All information can be found online.
Oktoberfest at The Commoner Biergarten
A rooftop Oktoberfest party Downtown? Yes, please! For the third year in a row, guests will enjoy traditional German food, beers, live music by Madel Jager, contests and more! Tickets can be purchased online.
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