Pittsburgh’s a cultural melting pot and, fortunately, there are plenty of opportunities for Pittsburghers to celebrate the cultures that make up our beloved city. Many local organizations, for example, host festivals welcoming all to experience authentic food and entertainment. Here are 10 ethnic festivals in Pittsburgh you won’t want to miss this year.
- St. Nicholas Greek Food Festival - 419 South Dithridge Street, Pittsburgh PA 15213
St. Nicholas Pittsburgh Indulge in delectable homemade Greek Food at the 56th annual St. Nicholas Greek Food Festival slated for May 7-13, 2017. The popular food festival features an array of homemade food, Greek bands, tent dining, and traditional Greek dances. The St. Nicholas Greek Food Festival will be open Sunday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Click here for more information.
- McKeesport International Village - 500 5th Avenue, McKeesport, PA 15132
International Village Travel the world without ever leaving Pennsylvania when you visit the annual McKeesport International Village in August. The three-day festival features a full menu of activities, including live entertainment, children’s activities, and international food from a variety of countries (Austria, China, and Ireland, for example). Click here for more information and for festival dates as they become available.
- Little Italy Days – Bloomfield
Facebook/Little Italy Days Mark your calendar for Pittsburgh’s biggest Italian Festival when Little Italy Days comes to Bloomfield from August 17-20, 2017. Stop by the festival for a full weekend of activities, including Italian Idol, the Little Miss Italy contest, the Celebrity Bocce Challenge, live entertainment, and plenty of authentic Italian food. Click here for more information.
- Ypapanti Greek Food Festival - 1575 Electric Avenue, East Pittsburgh, PA 15112
Greekburgh Sit back and enjoy a scrumptious, authentic Greek dinner during the annual Ypapanti Greek Food Festival in August. Order from such dishes as fish plaki, soulaki, pastitsio, and Greek Salad. Daily performances are typically scheduled during the festival. Click here for more information and for festival dates and times when they are announced.
- Holy Trinity Taste of Greece - 985 Providence Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Facebook/Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Treat yourself to authentic Greek fare when you visit the annual Holy Trinity Taste of Greece Festival, typically held each August for the last four decades. Watch live entertainment as you dine on such dishes as soulvaki, traditional pork yeero, and moussaka. Click here for more information and for the announcement of the festival’s dates.
- Pittsburgh International Folk Festival - Schenley Tent Plaza
Facebook/Pittsburgh International Folk Festival The Pittsburgh International Folk Festival, typically held one weekend in September each year, promises two full days of activities and live entertainment as well as an International Market and International Kitchens. Festival dates have not yet been announced. Click here for more information.
- Pittsburgh Lebanese Festival - 1000 Lindsay Road, Carnegie, PA 15106
Facebook/Pittsburgh Lebanese Festival Celebrate your Lebanese heritage at the Pittsburgh Lebanese Festival, generally held in early September each year. The popular event offers plenty to do for the whole family and features authentic food, games, dancing, and live entertainment. Click here for more information and for 2017 festival dates when they are announced.
- Pittsburgh Irish Festival - 1000 Sandcastle Drive, West Homestead, PA 15120
Facebook/Pittsburgh Irish Festival The Pittsburgh Irish Festival, a tradition since 1991, welcomes Pittsburghers to celebrate everything Irish. The popular festival promises plenty of live entertainment, food, and activities, such an Irish Authors’ Corner, an Irish instrument exhibit, and a children’s area with plenty of Irish arts and crafts. Click here for more information.
- Pittsburgh Pierogi Festival - 4800 Kennywood Boulevard, West Mifflin, PA 15122
Facebook/Pittsburgh Pierogi Festival Head to Kennywood Park on September 27, 2017 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. for the annual Pittsburgh Pierogi Fest. Dine on homemade pierogies as you enjoy live entertainment. Click here for more information.
- Penn Brewery Oktoberfest - 800 Vinial Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Penn Brewery Toast Oktoberfest at Penn Brewery’s annual Oktoberfest, typically held over two weekends each September. (Dates for the 2017 Oktoberfest have yet to be announced.) Enjoy authentic German food - grilled brat, klopse sandwich, and hot sausage - while drinking a German beer and taking in live entertainment. Click here for more information.
Pack your calendar by adding these ethnic festivals in Pittsburgh and these 10 places you’ll definitely want to explore this spring.
St. Nicholas Pittsburgh
Indulge in delectable homemade Greek Food at the 56th annual St. Nicholas Greek Food Festival slated for May 7-13, 2017. The popular food festival features an array of homemade food, Greek bands, tent dining, and traditional Greek dances. The St. Nicholas Greek Food Festival will be open Sunday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Click here for more information.
International Village
Travel the world without ever leaving Pennsylvania when you visit the annual McKeesport International Village in August. The three-day festival features a full menu of activities, including live entertainment, children’s activities, and international food from a variety of countries (Austria, China, and Ireland, for example). Click here for more information and for festival dates as they become available.
Facebook/Little Italy Days
Mark your calendar for Pittsburgh’s biggest Italian Festival when Little Italy Days comes to Bloomfield from August 17-20, 2017. Stop by the festival for a full weekend of activities, including Italian Idol, the Little Miss Italy contest, the Celebrity Bocce Challenge, live entertainment, and plenty of authentic Italian food. Click here for more information.
Greekburgh
Sit back and enjoy a scrumptious, authentic Greek dinner during the annual Ypapanti Greek Food Festival in August. Order from such dishes as fish plaki, soulaki, pastitsio, and Greek Salad. Daily performances are typically scheduled during the festival. Click here for more information and for festival dates and times when they are announced.
Facebook/Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
Treat yourself to authentic Greek fare when you visit the annual Holy Trinity Taste of Greece Festival, typically held each August for the last four decades. Watch live entertainment as you dine on such dishes as soulvaki, traditional pork yeero, and moussaka. Click here for more information and for the announcement of the festival’s dates.
Facebook/Pittsburgh International Folk Festival
The Pittsburgh International Folk Festival, typically held one weekend in September each year, promises two full days of activities and live entertainment as well as an International Market and International Kitchens. Festival dates have not yet been announced. Click here for more information.
Facebook/Pittsburgh Lebanese Festival
Celebrate your Lebanese heritage at the Pittsburgh Lebanese Festival, generally held in early September each year. The popular event offers plenty to do for the whole family and features authentic food, games, dancing, and live entertainment. Click here for more information and for 2017 festival dates when they are announced.
Facebook/Pittsburgh Irish Festival
The Pittsburgh Irish Festival, a tradition since 1991, welcomes Pittsburghers to celebrate everything Irish. The popular festival promises plenty of live entertainment, food, and activities, such an Irish Authors’ Corner, an Irish instrument exhibit, and a children’s area with plenty of Irish arts and crafts. Click here for more information.
Facebook/Pittsburgh Pierogi Festival
Head to Kennywood Park on September 27, 2017 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. for the annual Pittsburgh Pierogi Fest. Dine on homemade pierogies as you enjoy live entertainment. Click here for more information.
Penn Brewery
Toast Oktoberfest at Penn Brewery’s annual Oktoberfest, typically held over two weekends each September. (Dates for the 2017 Oktoberfest have yet to be announced.) Enjoy authentic German food - grilled brat, klopse sandwich, and hot sausage - while drinking a German beer and taking in live entertainment. Click here for more information.
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Address: 4800 Kennywood Boulevard, West Mifflin, PA 15122Address: 1000 Sandcastle Drive, West Homestead, PA 15120Address: 800 Vinial Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212Address: 1000 Lindsay Road, Carnegie, PA 15106Address: 985 Providence Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15237Address: 419 South Dithridge Street, Pittsburgh PA 15213Address: 1575 Electric Avenue, East Pittsburgh, PA 15112
