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Pittsburgh Events
May
Annual Greek Food Festival
419 South Dithridge St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
412-682-3866
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One of the best food festivals in Pittsburgh featuring dolmades, spanokapita, tiropita, shish kebab, rice pilaf, and plenty of pastries for desert.
Pittsburgh Folk Festival
Chevrolet Amphitheatre
Station Square
Downtown Pittsburgh, PA
412-278-1267
Admission Free
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The Folk Festival has been held in Pittsburgh for more than 40 years and features live music, ethnic food, dance and arts and crafts events.
June
Three Rivers Arts Festival
Point State Park
101 Commonwealth Pl
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412-765-2102
Admission Free
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Experience the annual 17-day festival of the visual and performing arts in downtown Pittsburgh.
Wings Over Pittsburgh Air Show
Pittsburgh International Airport
1000 Airport Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15231
412-474-8501
Admission Free
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The huge "Wings Over Pittsburgh" Air Show event allows the general public to observe the daily operations of the U.S. Military. Wings Over Pittsburgh features static displays, tactical demonstrations, numerous flybys of military aircraft, plus ground activities showcasing the military's day-to-day operations.
July
Pittsburgh Blues Festival
The Pittsburgh Brewing Company
3340 Liberty Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
412-460-2583
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Admission Charged
Live entertainment is performed on two stages during this lively three day festival. The event raises money for the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.
Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regatta
Point State Park
Downtown Pittsburgh, PA
412-875-4841
Admission Free
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Along with Pittsburgh's largest fireworks spectacular, families will enjoy live music, water activities, a large Children's Village, great food and much more! The festival is named for the three rivers that border Point State Park; the Allegheny River, Ohio River and the Monongahela River.
Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix
Schenley Park
Forbes Ave and Schenley Drive
Pittsburgh, PA
412-731-2878
Admission Charged
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Considered the premier Vintage Grand Prix event in the United States, the Grand Prix Race attracts Fans of all ages, who line the beautiful Schenley Park streets to cheer for their favorite Antique Autos.
September
Pittsburgh International Science & Technology Festival
Carnegie Science Center
One Allegheny Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
412-237-1552
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The annual Pittsburgh International Science and Technology Festival (SciTech Festival) is a 9-day community event showcasing innovations in science and technology in the Pittsburgh region and beyond.
Pittsburgh Dragon Boat Festival
South Side Riverfront Park
Beneath the Birmingham Bridge on the Monongahela River
Pittsburgh, PA
412-231-8772
Admission Free
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The Pittsburgh Dragon Boat Festival features dragon boat races with teams from around the country participating. Also at the festival are Asian restaurants cooking their specialties, food from other Pittsburgh Sister Cities, Dragon and Lion Dance performers, Chinese opera, Tai Chi performers, martial arts demonstrations, artist drawings, children's events, and much more.
October
Pittsburgh International Lesbian and Gay Film Festival
Melwood Screening Room
Pittsburgh Filmmakers facility
477 Melwood Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA
412-232-3277
Admission Charged
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The Pittsburgh International Lesbian and Gay Film Festival is one of the most respected and highly attended alternative film events and includes more than 40 films and videos exploring lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered themes. The festival also includes a kick-off party, an opening night gala and a wrap party.
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