What To Do In Pittsburgh This August

While summer may winding down to a close, Pittsburgh is just getting started with a variety of events and festivals scheduled for August. With so many things to look forward to this month you’ll forget that colder weather is just around the corner. Here are a few events Pittsburghers are most excited for:

(Curated from NEXTpittsburgh)

• Feastival: The first event of August is Feastival. Feastival is a festival to celebrate the culinary experts of Pittsburgh while enjoying live music. The event is free and will include a performance by Robert Randolph, one of the greatest guitarists of all time according to Rolling Stone. For those interested it will take place from 3 - 9 pm on August 1 in McKees Rocks.
• Style Week Pittsburgh: For five days beginning on August 12, Pittsburgh will pull out the runway to showcase the work of all of the local designers and stylists. Style Week Pittsburgh is fashionista heaven with events featuring everything from business clothes and styles to a hat fashion show.

“Style Week kicks off on August 12 at the Kelly Strayhorn with local and international designers, fashion trucks, a beauty and grooming bar, DJs, cocktails and more. On August 13 in Market Square, Style Week honors the region’s trailblazers working in the fashion and beauty industries.”

• Bikefest: Bikefest will begin on August 21 and last for 10 days providing bikers with 10 days worth of adventures and activities in Pittsburgh. The festival of bikes will include a 90 Neighborhood Ride for bikers to experience all of Pittsburgh’s neighborhoods.

“BikeFest culminates on August 30 with PedalPGH - the region’s largest bike ride - boasting a Family Ride (2 to 16 miles) that meanders along the Three Rivers Heritage Trail System, the popular 25-mile Highmark City Tour which includes local landmarks such as the Smithfield Street Bridge and the Cathedral of Learning and the challenging 62-mile PJ Dick and Lindy Paving Metric Century ride that features steep climbs, spectacular views and the city’s newest bike infrastructure.”

With several other events scheduled for August, Pittsburghers have no reason to be bored. What event are you most looking forward to this month?

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