August Pittsburgh Festivals and Events

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There are so many great events and festivals in Pittsburgh this August that we can not decide which ones to go to. There are ones for kids, adults, grandparents and even your furry four legged friend. Here are a few August and one September event that you should put on your calendar. You can learn more at MadeinPgh.

Pup Crawl

Grab your pup and get over to the Roberto Clemente Bridge. Like years past the pup crawl will feature dog-friendly vendors and giveaways. But that’s not all. With all these pups in one place, the plan is to break the world record for ‘Most Dogs Sitting Simultaneously.’ All the more reason to stop by, dog or no dog. August 1

Speak Freely PGH

This month, Kevin Sousa is joining the series of frank interviews with people reinventing our city. He’ll be enlightening Pittsburgh about his entrepreneurial journey as a pioneering chef and restaurateur who has played a huge role in reinventing the city’s food scene. This event is shaping up to be a can’t miss, so get your tickets before it sells out. August 19.

Party at the Pier

Dust off that summer suit or cocktail dress, it’s time to dine al fresco along the North Shore Riverfront. Bring a group of friends, get gussied up and enjoy a posh picnic put together by the fine folks at Riverlife. Billed as a “little bit of Gatsby, a little bit Wes Anderson” this riverside soiree is the perfect way to celebrate (and support) Pittsburgh’s waterfronts. August 28.

Corks and Kegs Festival

Eat, drink and carry on at the Corks and Kegs Festival. Featuring live music, beer, wine and food from places like BRGR and Upper Crust, this is your chance to spend the weekend dancing and grubbing. Localvores will love the fact that many Pittsburgh favorites will be on hand. So be on the lookout for Church Brew Works, Hop Farm and Penn Brewing. August 22-23.

Millvale Brewfest

If you’re not into the idea of trekking out to Washington to get a drink, why not have a beer on the shores of Pittsburgh’s Allegheny River? Much better idea. If you think so too, get to Millvalewhere you’ll have your choice of 180 Craft, Micro, Nano and Specialty Brews from around the country. Give some of ‘em a try, but please, not all 180! August 8.

Feastival

Showcasing all things food, music and art, Festival makes a trip to McKees Rocks a must. So round up the family and tell all of your friends it’s time to get to this outdoor music festival.There will be plenty of food truck fare, locally made art and live music to keep everyone entertained all day. Not to mention performances by Pandemic, Big Sam’s Funk Nation and Robert Randolph and the Family Band. August 1.

Bloomfield Little Italy Days

If you’ve never been, it’s time you take in this four day celebration of Bloomfield’s Italian heritage. For Italian’s, it’s a must. And if you’re not Italian, this is the perfect time to pretend. Why, you ask? Well, there’s a packed schedule of events, loads of delicious Italian food and cannolis. And, did we mention cannolis? August 20 – 23.

17th Street Spectacular

After transforming his cancelled wedding into one of Pittsburgh’s most successful charity events, Phil Laboon is back at it. This year Laboon, CEO and president of Pittsburgh-based Eyeflow, teamed up with Nakama to raise funds for Cystic Fibrosis while resurrecting the 17th Street Spectacular. It’s your chance to have a good time and do good while partying on the South Side. August 2.

RANT Lawrenceville

Here’s your chance to rock all night in the heart of Lawrenceville. Featuring everything from folk to hip hop at indoor and outdoor venues, this music festival spans all along Butler Street. Sticking to its namesake the Rock All Night Tour will host free shows from noon until 2 a.m. Check out the ever-growing lineup for all the details.August 15.

King of the Wing

Four words. All you can eat. Oh, it’s on! Get to Hop Farm to try the best chicken wings from 15 local restaurants. Live entertainment will be on hand. And, best of all, Hop Farm will be supplying the brews to wash’em down. As awesome as this sounds, there’s one more thing we need to know, why can’t this happen every month? August 30.

WYEP Final Friday
We love hanging out outside. Whether it’s an outdoor movie or rooftop drinks, you can’t go wrong outside. In this case, you get the outdoor element and free admission to a concert in Schenley Plaza featuring Apache Relay and Son Little. August 28.

Looking ahead: Thrival Innovation + Music Festival

Okay, maybe we’re jumping the gun on this one, since it’s not actually happening until September. But we’re already counting down the days until Thrival Festival. It’s a week of innovation events capped off with a weekend-long outdoor concert featuring 25 acts. So grab your tickets to see performances by Panic! at the Disco, Raekwon and Ghostface Killah, Manchester Orchestra, Wale and Andrew McMahon and the Wilderness.September 21-27.