From beloved beer festivals to neighborhood night markets, we’ve rounded up the best Pittsburgh festivals coming in 2024 – so far.
We’ll keep adding festivals as more dates get announced, and if we’ve missed any, let us know in the comments!
All The Best Festivals Coming to Pittsburgh in 2024
March
Neighborhood Flea Night Market
Saturday, March 23
Neighborhood Flea is hosting their very first Night Market at The Block Northway on Saturday, March 23 from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. as a kickoff to their 2024 season. Up to 100 sellers will be offering vintage, collectors, handmade goods and more during this indoor festival. Find out more information online.
April
Vintage Pittsburgh
Saturday, April 6
Heinz History Center and Neighborhood Flea are hosting the 10th annual Vintage Pittsburgh retro fair, with dozens of local makers and vendors selling one-of-a-kind clothing, accessories, vinyl records, home goods, and more. The History Center will also be showcasing their newest exhibition, A Woman’s Place: How Women Shaped Pittsburgh. Tickets go on sale soon.
Pennsylvania Maple Festival
April 20 & 21 and April 24 – 28
Celebrate all things maple at the Pennsylvania Maple Festival in Meyersdale, PA. Maple tappings, maple tastings, a pancake and sausage breakfast, and more are all on tap for the annual fest. See the schedule of events, and more information, here.
May
TacoMania
Sunday, May 5
Tacos + wrestling = one awesome block party. Head to the South Side Works on May 5 for Beers of the Burgh’s TacoMania, featuring a dozen food trucks, four breweries, and wrestling from some of Pittsburgh’s best pro wrestlers. It’s free to attend (though registration is required), and there are also drink tickets available. Read more about it here.
Neighborhood Flea
Sunday, May 12
The first outdoor Neighborhood Flea of the year is happening on May 12 in the Strip District. On the second Sunday of the month from May through October, you’ll find dozens of vintage sellers, makers (including lots of food vendors), furniture, jewelry, home goods and more. Neighborhood Fleas are held from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on 27th & Railroad Streets. Find out more online.
St. Nicholas Greek Food
Sunday, May 12 – Saturday, May 18
The St. Nicholas Greek Food Festival has been a Pittsburgh staple for 62 years, with fantastic Greek food and music during the weeklong festival. The menu features Greek favorites like Soulvlakia with rice, Pastitsio, Moussaka, Spanakopita and Loukoumades. More information can be found online.
Millvale Music Festival
Friday, May 17 & Saturday, May 18
The 2024 Millvale Music Festival will feature more than 300 musical acts on 30 stages, along with visual artists, spoken word performers, comedians, food trucks, and more entertainment – all within walking distance in Millvale. The full lineup will be released soon.
Pittsburgh Pride
Friday, May 31 – Sunday, June 2
Pittsburgh Pride is a three-day LGBTQUI+ community event, featuring events throughout the city, including performances, concerts, speakers, and the Pittsburgh Pride March and Parade, happening this year on Saturday, June 1. More information is available online, and the full event schedule will be released soon.
Three Rivers Arts Festival
Friday, May 31 – Sunday, June 9
One of Pittsburgh’s most popular events, the Three Rivers Arts Festival, is happening this year from May 31 through June 9. The 10-day festival will feature artist markets, art exhibits, food trucks, concerts, and special events throughout the festival’s run in downtown Pittsburgh. See more online.
June
Beers of the Burgh
Saturday, June 8
More than 50 of the best Pittsburgh-area breweries will be participating in Beers of the Burgh at The Carrie Blast Furnaces on June 8, including Golden Age, Full Pint, Four Seasons, East End, Dancing Gnome, Trace Brewing, Two Frays, Spoonwood, Hop Farm and more. Tickets start at $45 ($29 for designated drivers), and can be found online.
Western Pennsylvania Juneteenth Celebration
Friday, June 14 – Sunday, June 16
Join one of the largest outdoor Juneteenth celebrations in the country in downtown Pittsburgh, with locations including Market Square, Point State Park, and Stanwix and Liberty Avenue. There will be live music and entertainment, special events, concerts, and much more. Find out more online.
July
Anthrocon
Thursday, July 4 – Sunday, July 7
One of Pittsburgh’s most unique events, Anthrocon, is coming back in July to the Pittsburgh Convention Center. The Furry convention celebrates all things anthropomorphics (human-like animal characters), special events and panels, and a block party and parade. See more online.
Pittsburgh Black Music Festival
Thursday, July 11 – Saturday, July 13
This three-day music festival celebrates the best of Black music, with jazz, gospel, R&B and soul concerts happening throughout Point State Park and Market Square downtown. Local artists, food vendors, and more will also be joining in on the fun. See more online.
Picklesburgh
Friday, July 19 – Sunday, July 21
Mark your calendars – Picklesburgh is returning to the Boulevard of the Allies this July. Dozens of pickle vendors, restaurants serving pickled-inspired dishes and cocktails, live music, entertainment, and (of course), a massive Heinz pickle balloon will take over downtown from Friday, July 19 through Sunday, July 21. More details will be released later this spring, and information can be found online.
August
Barrel & Flow Festival
Saturday, August 10
The #1 Brew Fest in America (as voted by the readers of USA Today), the Barrel & Flow Festival is an inclusive festival showcasing Black breweries, artists and small businesses. This year’s fest will take place on Saturday, August 10 at The Stacks at 3 Crossings, and early bird tickets are on sale now. More information can be found online.
Pittsburgh VegFest
Saturday, August 10
Now in its 10th year, Pittsburgh VegFest returns for a plant-powered celebration on Saturday, August 10 at Allegheny Commons Park. The festival, which runs from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., will be free to attend, pet-and-family friendly, and will feature tons of vendors, food trucks, and other veg-inspired treats. See more information online.
Bloomfield Little Italy Days
Thursday, August 15 – Sunday, August 18
The dates have been announced for Bloomfield Little Italy Days 2024. The street festival takes over Bloomfield for four days in August, featuring food, vendor, art, and live entertainment across three stages. The full event scheduled will be announced later this year. For more information, visit the event page.
Shadyside Art Festival
Saturday, August 24
The 27th annual Shadyside Art Festival is set for Saturday, August 24. Shadyside will be transformed into an outdoor gallery of fine art, with artwork available from national and local artists. More information can be found online.
September
Pittsburgh Irish Festival
Friday, September 6 – Sunday, September 8
Established in 1991, the Pittsburgh Irish Festival is Pittsburgh’s premier Irish-celebration festival, with Irish music, Irish dancing, art vendors, food, games, and more. This year’s event will be at Carrie Furnace, and early-bird ticket sales start on May 1. You can find more information online.
October
The Festival of Combustion
Saturday, October 5
The Festival of Combustion is one-of-kind extravaganza that invites audiences of all ages to celebrate the industrial arts and American crafts through hands-on activities, trade demonstrations, tours, live music, fireworks, and more. Happening on Saturday, October 5 at Carrie Blast Furnaces, this festival will feature an all-day iron pour, demonstrations by blacksmiths, glassblowers and welders. There will also be food trucks, live music, and a makers marketplace. More information can be found online.
Did we miss any festivals or events? Let us know in the comments – and keep an eye on this page, because we’ll be updating it throughout the year!
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