Enjoy this summer weekend with food truck roundups, a night market, and plenty of tasty events happening in and around Pittsburgh!
Friday, June 15
Summer Fridays at the Frick
The summer season at the Frick is happening now, with their weekly outdoor concert series. This Friday, enjoy ‘Hooray for Hollywood,’ the Pittsburgh Concert Chorale’s salute to the music of the silver screen. Food trucks will be on site, including The Burgh Bites Cart, PGH Po’Boy, Las Chicas and Sugar and Spice Ice Cream Truck. Find out more on the event page.
Taste of Allentown
Enjoy some of Allentown’s best bites at this now-annual event. Tickets are about $35, and include a self-guided tour of East Warrington Avenue, with stops at eight locations where you can sample a small plate from a local eatery, and an after-party at Alla Famiglia. Visit the event page for details.
Holy Cross Greek Food Festival
It’s the final day for the 46th annual Greek Food and Village Festival at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church in Mt. Lebanon. From 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., head to the church for a variety of Greek foods, including gyros, lamb chops, fried loukoumades, souvlake, moussaka, lamb shank, stuffed grape leaves and plenty more. Head to the website for more information.
Vegan Night at PNC Park
The Pittsburgh Pirates are throwing a completely meatless event for vegan Pirates fans! They’ll be serving an all-vegan dinner made by the Pirates’ chef before the game with the Cincinnati Reds. Purchase the special tickets for $45, which include the dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and the game afterwards.
Midsummer Smorgasbord at IKEA
IKEA is hosting a special Swedish food event in their in-store cafeteria, featuring regional dishes like assorted pickled herring, Swedish cole slaw, deviled eggs with cold water shrimp, Swedish meatballs with Lingonberries, Swedish cucumber salad, and more. Tickets are $16.99 for adults and $4.99 for kids, and reservations can be made here.
Saturday, June 16
Saturday Night Market in Market Square
Head downtown for some after-hours shopping and fun at the Saturday Night Market. Taking place in Market Square, the market, which runs from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. will feature vendors selling handmade goods, live music, and lots of food.
Fireworks & Food Truck Festival at Seven Springs
Seven Springs is kicking the weekend off with a bang with a Fireworks & Food Truck Festival this Saturday from 3:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online.
Millvale Food Truck Roundup
Three Millvale locations are joining forces to throw a huge food truck roundup this Saturday, with 15 food trucks parked at Millvale’s Food Truck Part, Grist House Brewing and Strange Roots Experimental Ales (all within easy walking distance of each other).
Craft Carnival at Industry Public House
Industry Public House is hosting their second annual Craft Carnival, with beer, games, live music, food trucks and more. VIP tickets are $60 and General Admission tickets are $50, and include unlimited beer tastings. Get tickets online.
Behind-the-Scenes Tour at Penn Brewery
Learn about the ins-and-outs of brewing at this special brewery tour at Penn Brewery. Tickets are $20, and include a guided tour starting at 1:00 p.m., a 16 oz. beer, and a filled growler or a Penn Brewery tee-shirt.
Wine Time at the Colony
Head to the Penn’s Colony grounds in Saxonburg for a special event featuring wine, artisans and food. See more information online.
Sunday, June 17Â
Old Fashioned With Your Old Man at Wigle Whiskey
Celebrate Father’s Day with anyone who loves a good Old Fashioned at Wigle Whiskey’s Strip District Distillery. Tickets are $10 and include an Old Fashioned cocktail and a spirits flight, plus Edward Marc Chocolatier will be sample whiskey caramels, too.
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