Festivals + Annual Events
A FAIR IN THE PARK:
412/687-8858, Website
Mellon Park, Shadyside
An annual contemporary fine art and craft festival presented by The Craftsmen's Guild of Pittsburgh. Sept. 7- 9. F, 1-7pm; Sat, 10am-7pm; Sun, 10am-5pm.
AMERISERV JOHNSTOWN FOLK FEST:
888/222-1889, Website
P.O. Box 1889, Johnstown
Three-day, four-stage music festival featuring roots music of all varieties. Held in Johnstown’s Festival Park during Labor Day weekend. Free.
ANNUAL PITTSBURGH KNIT AND CROCHET FESTIVAL:
412/963-7030, Website
Four Points Sheraton, Cranberry
Classes and demos in knitting, crochet, spinning, weaving, and felting. Wearable art fashion show and luncheons. Admission $10 in advance.
Hours: Sat, 9am-5pm; Sun, 9am-4:30pm.
EMPTY BOWLS:
412/431-8960, Website
Rodef Shalom Congregation, Shadyside
Simple meal of bread and soup, benefits Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, Just Harvest. Live music, children’s activities, silent auction, handmade bowl to take home. March.
FIRST NIGHT PITTSBURGH:
412/456-6666, Website
Cultural District, downtown
Region’s largest New Year’s Eve celebration; family-friendly event sponsored by Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. Located throughout Cultural District.
GROUNDHOG DAY:
800/752-7445, Website
Around Gobbler’s Knob, Punxsutawney, Pa.
Punxsutawney Phil’s prognostication of the length of winter. Arts, crafts, food, music, events and fun. Feb. 1-3.
HANDMADE ARCADE:
412/242-0247, Website
Construction Junction, 214 N. Lexington St., Point Breeze
Craft fair for grassroots, innovative, DIY crafters; vendors from all over region. November 10, 11am-7pm.
LAWRENCEVILLE ART ALL NIGHT:
412/682-2925, Website
Lawrenceville
Annual celebration of arts, community and creativity. Last weekend of April. No fee, no jury, no censorship.
PITTSBURGH BLUES FESTIVAL:
412/460-2583, Website
Hartwood Acres
Three-day festival with performances by top-name blues acts in relaxed park setting. Benefits Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. July.
PITTSBURGH CELEBRATES GLASS!:
412/325-2785, Website
818 Liberty Ave., downtown
Events, attractions, activities.
PITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF FIRSTS:
412/456-6666, Website
803 Liberty Ave., Cultural District
A showcase of U.S. premieres presented by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.
PITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL FOLK FESTIVAL:
412/278-1267, Website
David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd., downtown
Dozens of nationalities and cultures; authentic ethnic food, entertainment. Memorial Day Weekend.
PITTSBURGH NEW WORKS FESTIVAL:
412/881-6888, Website
Father Ryan Arts Center, 420 Chartiers Ave., McKees Rocks
Bringing together some 20 local theaters to produce new one-act shows by Pittsburgh, national and international playwrights. 2009 celebrates the 19th season. In Sept., Th-F, 8pm; Sat, 5 and 8pm; Sun, 4 and 7pm.
PITTSBURGH RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL:
724/872-1670, Website
112 Renaissance Ln., West Newton
A medieval amusement park offering affordable family fun, fantasy and adventure. Features combat jousting, games of skill, rides, a variety of renaissance delicacies, hundreds of authentically costumed performers and master artisans exhibiting fine arts and crafts. Open Aug. 29-Oct. 4.
Hours: 10:30am-6:30pm
PITTSBURGH WOMEN'S SHOW & PITTSBURGH BABY FAIR:
412/824-9788, Website
715 Third Street, North Versailles
Expo for women. Over 150 exhibitors. Shopping, samples and information for today’s busy women, combined with a bit of pampering. Baby section features prenatal to pre-school. M-F, 9am-5pm.
PUNXSUTAWNEY GROUNDHOG FESTIVAL:
814/938-2947, Website
PO Box 1001, Punxsutawney
Held annually the week of July 4th. Crafts, vendors, food and daily and nightly entertainment. Events are all free.
RODEF SHALOM BIBLICAL BOTANICAL GARDEN:
412/621-6566, Website
4905 Fifth Ave., Shadyside
Plants of the Bible in a setting reminiscent of ancient Israel.
Hours: Sun-Th, 10am-2pm; W, 7-9pm
THE 412 CREATIVE NONFICTION LITERARY FESTIVAL:
412/688-0304, Website
Readings; panel discussions with writers, editors; literary showcase. November 5-10.
THREE RIVERS ARTS FESTIVAL:
412/281-8723, Website
937 Liberty Ave., downtown
Annual 17-day event celebrating art; visual-arts exhibits, public-art installations, musical performances; fine-arts and craft fair. Every June; throughout downtown.
THREE RIVERS FILM FESTIVAL:
412/681-5449, Website
Pittsburgh Filmmakers’ annual event featuring independent and foreign films. November.
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA FAIRIE FESTIVAL:
724/715-7171, Website
Coopers Lake, 205 Currie Rd., Slippery Rock
Art/craft vendors, music, food, family fun. June.
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