A burger bash, tons of food trucks, breakfast at the movies, Little Italy Days and more … get ready for a pretty tasty weekend, Pittsburgh.
Friday, August 19
Bloomfield Little Italy Days
There will be plenty of food and drink options at Bloomfield’s Little Italy Days, which runs from now through Sunday. Plus, live music and entertainment each day, too. Find out more information on their website.
Summer Series at Bakery Square
Bakery Square is hosting their final Summer Series outdoor party of the season, with 16 food trucks, craft beer and live music. It’s free to attend, and wristbands are $15 for four hours of beer drinking. For more info, visit their event page.
Hop Fest and Beer De-Brew at Wigle Whiskey
Wigle Whiskey is releasing Hopped, their seasonal Hopped Whiskey with a party at their Barrelhouse. Tickets are $15, and include a Hopped cocktail, lots of whiskey samples, and tastings from local breweries. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit their website.
Beer Floats at Hough’s
Back by popular demand, Hough’s is bringing back their Southern Tier beer floats. From 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., you choose the Southern Tier draft, and they’ll add toppings and ice cream to make a super sweet summer treat. Plus, if you get there early enough, you’ll even get to keep your cup. Hough’s (563 Greenfield Ave.)
Saturday, August 20
The Strip District Food Truck Roundup
Find seven food trucks, like PGH Taco Truck, Gaucho’s Truck, Oakmont BBQ Co. and Savoy on Wheels at the Strip District Summer Food Truck Roundup outside of Savoy at 2623 Penn Avenue. The event is family friendly, and there will bea limited outdoor bar for adults, too. See more information on the event page.
Squirrel Hill Night Market
The Squirrel Hill Night Market is closing down two blocks of Murray Avenue for their evening street festival, taking place from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. More than 75 I Made It! Market vendors will be selling their wares, plus there will be food offerings from Squirrel Hill restaurants like Mineo’s Pizza, and Silk Elephant, and food trucks from PGH Pierogi Truck, Cool Beans, Mac & Gold, Stickler’s and more. Find more information online.
Burger Bash
Burger, anyone? This year’s Burger Bash is happening at the Southside Works and will feature burgers from more than a dozen restaurants, including Table 86 and The Summit. Tickets are between $30 and $40, which includes all burger samples. To purchase tickets, visit their event page.
Mountaineer Brewfest
Head out to West Virginia for the third annual Mountaineer Brewfest at Wheeling Heritage Port for a beer festival with dozens of local breweries. General admission tickets include ten brew samples, and VIP tickets include 20 brew samples. Tickets and more information is available online.
Corks & Kegs at The Meadows Racetrack
Washington, PA’s Meadows Racetrack & Casino is hosting a two-day craft beer festival on Saturday and Sunday this weekend, with dozens of breweries, local wine, food trucks, live music, and a classic car show on Sunday. To see the entire lineup, visit their website.
Hogwash! Drinking Stories at Hambone’s
Hambone’s Pub is hosting Hogwash!, a monthly storytelling show where all of the performers share their craziest Pittsburgh drinking stories. Doors open to the free event at 8:00 p.m., and the show starts at 8:30. See their event page for more information.
Farmer’s Fork Dinner Series with Franktuary at Ferderber Farm
Enjoy dinner on the farm at Ferderber Farm in Valencia. Tickets are still available for Saturday’s dinner, featuring a menu prepared by the team at Franktuary. The event starts at 6:00 p.m. with a Wigle Whiskey cocktail, live music, and a farm tour, and dinner is served at 7:15 p.m. in their 125-year old bar. For tickets, visit their event page.
The Garlic Festival at Laurel Highlands
This two-day event (Saturday, August 20 and Sunday, August 21) will celebrate all things garlic, including plenty of garlic producers, vendors and food. For more information, visit the event page.
Sunday, August 21
Weather Permitting at Shadyside Nursery
Enjoy live music (including our favorite local band, The Lone Pine String Band) and food trucks at Weather Permitting, the weekly outdoor concert series at Shadyside Nursery. Food trucks include Mac & Gold, Berlin Street Food, Stickler’s Ice Pops and Piebird. Tickets are $10 for adults, free for kids. For more information, visit their event page.
Breakfast & A Move at Hollywood Theater
Dormont’s Hollywood Theater is hosting breakfast and a movie, pairing a menu of Caprese Egg sandwiches, hashbrowns, fruit and yogurt and zucchini bread with Roman Holiday. Tickets are $13 for theater members, and $15 for non-members, and can be purchased online.
There was so much good food at the Little Italy Days this year!